Chuck,
Yes, Leitz is an old name of Leica.
Thanks for you advice. Fortunately my friend promise me to let me try before
paid. Let me try .............
It's a pity my another friend's Nikon 50mm F2.8 enlarge lens with mold,
otherwise it should be a good choice too.
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Michael
2008/12/12 Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 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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