Apr 24, 2018 · I've been using Nikon enlarging lenses and they've seemed adequate, but lately I've been noticing prints that seem much sharper than what I've been getting. Aside from the …

Dec 13, 2006 · Enlarging lenses also have the advantage that they're cheaply and readily available in focal lengths suitable for 5x4 macro work (80 to 150mm), whereas most process …

Feb 9, 2005 · Tried this on the NIKON forum, suggested large formet forum; here goes I have an EL-NIKKOR 135 f5.6 enlarging lens of no great age. This has a 50mm thread at the back for …

Apr 15, 2003 · I just received a used 135 mm Schneider Componon - s enlarging lens. Problem is, I ordered a 150mm lens, so there was a mistake made. Is there really that much difference in …

Feb 1, 2008 · Enlarging lenses are generally compatible between different brands and models of enlargers, although older lenses with 25 mm thread may require adapters to mount on the …

May 2, 2009 · Enlarging lenses are dirt cheap these days and optically almost identical to specialist bellows macro lenses. Maybe we shouldn't make this fact too well-known, otherwise …

Nov 30, 2018 · Although the general advice on enlarging lenses is El Nikkor, Rodenstock or Schneider, there are numerous others and any 50mm from Photo Cornucopia with 5 elements …

Sep 18, 2000 · enlarging lenses. With Schneider enlarging lenses, one must pay very close attention to the vowels and ending letter: Componar = 3 elements in 3 groups, Comparon = 4 …

Sep 28, 2018 · As others have noted, it is helpful to reduce the number of variables - use the same f/stop on the enlarging lens and adjust exposure only by changing time, use the same …

Aug 20, 2021 · The enlarging lens might get you a slightly flatter field and less vignetting, depending on which macro lens you compare it to. OTOH, an enlarging lens will need a …