On 21 Oct 2007 00:20:32 -0700, murrayatuptowngallery
wrote:

I just read a 10 year old post about using a G-Claron as a 'pseudo-
convertible' by using one cell; performance would probably be better
than 'vintage' convertibles.

I had previously wondered about splitting plasmats but wrote it off as
'sacrilege' on already decent lenses, but seeing the post made me
realize it's been done.

Anyone actually try this with a G-Claron 150 and does it have any
unique qualities, or just 'work'.

Thanks

Murray

I have a saved post from long ago that suggests using a yellow filter
when using it as a convertible (assuming you're shooting B&W). This
was to reduce the chromatic aberration that would otherwise be
corrected by the front cell. The same poster claimed the focal length
was about 300mm for the rear cell only.

Sorry, I've never tried it myself.

steve