Hello Matt!
MK>HN==>I thought a 127 or 135mm lens was normal for 4X5. Are you sure on the
MK>HN==>210mm? I've been told that is a short tele for 4X5.
MK>Measuring a piece of 4x5, and 'doing the math' I come up with a 'proper'
MK>focal length of 157mm. Right in the middle. In my defence, I'll say that
MK>most 4x5's are sold to students with a 210mm as a 'normal' lens. The 127
MK>Ektar BTW, was a 'normal' for a lot of the press cameras as they often
MK>needed the slight wide angle and they didn't have the bellows draw for a
MK>long lens.
My 4X5 is a press camera so that may explain why I usually see the 127 &
135 combo's most often. I'm looking for some longer lenses though 
MK>To be honest, I've never understood the fuss of 'normal'. (lens or
MK>otherwise)  One uses a lens for the effect one needs.
MK>Especially in commercial work. Want the product to look big? Use a wide
MK>angle. Want it to look flat? Need things at different distances to look
MK>the same size? Use a telephoto. Only own one or two lenses? Hey, makes
MK>the decision easier. 
That's the way I look at it as well!
chat with you soon!
hap
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