[LargeFormat] Double checking.

[philip.lambert]

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From: "Les Newcomer" <lnphoto@twmi.rr.com>


> A common focal lenght for diffused focus is 14-15" for 6x8 (tho they
usually
> cover 8x10) and 16-18" for 8x10.  An 18" f4.5 lens is a damn heavy piece
of
> glass, which is why portrait cameras were built with mimimal movements and
> maximum strenght in the front end.  If seen an 18" f 2.8 lens.  it's the
> size of a small waste basket and pretty much destroys any camera it's on.
>
I'm always impressed by your contributions.  You clearly lead an interesting
if muscular photographic life.
Could one attach a minus lens to a standard lens and thus extend the focal
length and soften the image, assuming the added minus glass brought some
abberations with it? Philip