Conversion factor for 6x7 lenses to 35mm is 1/2X. That is the 165mm 6x7 lens looks like a 82.5mm lens in 35mm. I like the 165/2.8 but it is really a short telephoto. Try the 75/4.5 lens for a 37.5mm equivalent wide in 35mm. It's not too expensive. Regards, Bob S.
On 10/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all > > I may be on the verge of purchasing a 6x7 body and I'm wondering what the > conversion is for focal lengths since I'm used to thinking in 35mm focal > lengths. > > I won't really have much of a budget for lenses, etc so I'll have to start > with only > one. Considering what I plan to mostly use the body for, I want a wide > angle. Can > someone please suggest a good wide angle for the 6x7 for landscapes? > Preferably > one that's fairly readily available used and not too expensive. :) > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
