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Soulstar89 said:
Wow Francis shooting at f45. I find with all my lenses with flash over f16 the sharpness in skin texture can be rather unflattering and unforgiving. The lens captures all the pores in skin. That is even with massive soft light modifiers.

I’m actually investigating looking into using tights over the lens to soften the image. Or something like a tiffens pro mist filter.
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Well, I sometimes have to shoot wide open :)

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Nas said:
In other threads I've shared pictures made with my Dallmeyer 2B 8¼" (210mm) f3 Portrait Petzval lens so I won't clog up the forum by reposting but it would be nice to see some shots from Ian and his ;).
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The 2B used on my 10x8 Agfa Ansco Commercial View, with a 5x4reducing back. HP5, f16 - studio flash using my large, front fitting, Gitzo leaf shutter. I need to explore using this lens more at wider apertures.

I had an issue with the Gitzo shutter next time I tried to use it, that was easily sorted out, just dried out lubricant. But it does highlight you also need to think about shutters when using barrel lenses.

Ian
 
Ian Grant said:
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The 2B used on my 10x8 Agfa Ansco Commercial View, with a 5x4reducing back. HP5, f16 - studio flash using my large, front fitting, Gitzo leaf shutter. I need to explore using this lens more at wider apertures.

I had an issue with the Gitzo shutter next time I tried to use it, that was easily sorted out, just dried out lubricant. But it does highlight you also need to think about shutters when using barrel lenses.

Ian
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It definitely seems low in contrast. I would agree it’s worth exploring
 
Ian Grant said:
The 2B used on my 10x8 Agfa Ansco Commercial View, with a 5x4reducing back. HP5, f16 - studio flash using my large, front fitting, Gitzo leaf shutter. I need to explore using this lens more at wider apertures.
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I don’t think anyone would ever guess this was made with a Dally 2B. I noticed the same when I used my Kodak Aero Ektar 7.5 inch f/2.5 lens stopped down to f8 and below, it lost all of its unique characteristics. It all depends on what you want the end result to look like. I personally like the shallow depth of field these old lenses give you.
Ian, the Dally 2B works great on a 5x4 Speed Graphic. It also adapts well to a Sinar shutter.
 
When I showed some friends darkroom prints off the2B negatives they assumed I'd bought a brand-new lens. I agree about shooting f8 or wider to help bring out the more unique characteristics.

I need to experiment a bit more, I have another 8" Petzval I have used with my pre-Anniversary Speed Graphic, but was really disappointed with the results, however I had a look at the rear cell recently and fond one element was the wrong way around. I will test, then sell this one, as I also have a 6" Petzval, and the Dallmeyer 2D.

Meanwhile, I need to get the darkroom sorted out, and do some printing, I've acquired 10 50 sheet boxes of 20"16" paper in the last 18 months, as well as some a fraction smaller like 16"x12".

Ian
 
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