I assume you meant "Leitz" (think Leica). Undoubtedly good optical
quality but very dim at f/4.5. I haven't done any work in a darkroom
for more than 20 years but I will always remember the difficulty of
focusing dim images... which get even dimmer with greater enlargement.
Enlarger lenses are pretty cheap these days so I think I'd get an f/2.8.
For best optical performance you'll close down for making the actual
print but, for focusing, just like the camera, you'll want to focus with
the lens wide open.
I don't think you're likely to buy from KEH in Atlanta but here's a
search link to show you the kinds of lenses available and prices.
<http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductList.aspx?Mode=searchproducts&item=0&ActivateTOC2=false&ID=&Size=&BC=DK&BCC=12&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=>
You might also want to check this related thread on APUG
<http://www.apug.org/forums/forum43/56070-best-used-enlarger-lens-35mm.html>
Chuck Norcutt
Michael Wong wrote:
> I know it's a crazy action in the digital era. Upon practice of self B&W
> film development & self B&W photo printing in darkroom, I am very interested
> for them. I have decided to setup a darkroom in my bathroom.
>
> A friend who offer his Letiz 50mm F4.5 enlarge lens to me, but I'm not sure
> is it good?
>
> By the way, I also print out with 6x6 film, any enlarge lens recommended?
>
>
> Thanks.
>
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