Alan: > I am finally considering moving beyond my beloved 210MM Apo-Sironar > Rodenstock to a wider angle lens appropriate for a 5x7 camera. i need a > fairly wide angle of coverage, as I do occasional architectural work, > but other than that my mind is open to the suggestions of this > ever-wise group of people. I am not looking for something in the > carnival-fisheye-style of lens...just something that will allow me to > be a lot closer to my subjects while letting their surroundings in as > well. Advice? > have a look at this page for coverage specvs on various lenses Alan, it should get you started: http://www.f32.net/Services/Equipment/Lenses/lensspecs.html there seems a fair number of choices above the 90mm focal length k