Daniel,
Thanks for your advice & suggestion. It seems I have to go to ebay to find
one only since there is seldom used enlarge lens in shops of HK.
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Michael
2008/12/12 Daniel Sepke <daniel.sepke@xxxxxxxxx>
> Michael,
>
> My personal preference is for Schneider lenses in the darkroom though you
> will find excellent lenses from Rodenstock, Nikon and Leitz. With regard to
> your specific lens it is not one I have used myself but I would imagine it
> will be good enough to get started with.
>
> As with almost all enlarging lenses the prices are very depressed at the
> moment so you can easily find the top tier of each maker. Some enlarging
> lenses are prized as taking lenses in specialist disciplines such as UV and
> macro photography. Models to look for in the Schneider brand are the
> Componon-S and in Rodenstock the Rodogon. In the latter case it is worth
> seeking out the APO versions though they are more expensive still. In most
> cases I believe you will find that newer model lenses will perform better
> (higher resolution, sharper, better contrast) than older models. I would
> recommend that once you are comfortable with the darkroom process you then
> begin to experiment with your options.
>
> As far as a recommendation for a 6x6 lens I would suggest an affordable but
> still great starting point would be the El-Nikkor 80mm f5.6. Do see if you
> can find the more recent all black model with the illuminated scale.
>
> Most importantly have fun!
>
> HTH, Dan S.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Wong [mailto:mialop@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Subject: [OM] Any comment for Letiz 50mm F4.5 enlarge lens?
>
> 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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> Michael
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