Can anyone recommend a good value large format lens - normal-ish focal length…

[Tom Pinchenzo]

Thinking of dipping my toe/taking the plunge with 4x5. Can anyone recommend a lens that won’t break the bank considering I’d be spending a good deal on the other paraphernalia…

 

[Andysnap]

Schneider Kreuznach 90mm f8, wide-ish, pretty sharp, fairly compact and inexpensive ( comparatively).

 

[FruitFlakes]

Any modern 150mm/135mm 5.6 from the big 4 (Fuji/Nikon/Rodenstock/Schneider) will set you up nicely. They’re roughly 50mm/45mm equiv.

 

[lindsay]

I just bought a Schneider-Kreuznach f8/90mm on eBay for £135 inc postage, it seems £125-150 are about the mark for those with a computer Copal0 shutter

 

[Woodsy]

Any modern 150mm/135mm 5.6 from the big 4 (Fuji/Nikon/Rodenstock/Schneider) will set you up nicely. They’re roughly 50mm/45mm equiv.

Agree with this. This focal length is very common, so should be able to find one fairly cheap. My only data point is a Nikon 150mm W 5.6, and it’s a fantastic lens