Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Thank you Joe for the note and please pardon my ignorance. I have regular Rodagons (50 & 80) and they are excellent. It is my understanding that there isn't much difference between what I have and the APO Rodagons unless one prints color. I have been told that the APO really does improve color but has little or no affect in B & W. I print B & W exclusively and have no interest in printing color. Have you actually used the Leitz enlarging lenses? Your comments are very interesting and if true would probably save me some money. I look forward to hearing from you. > >Bob Bedwell > ><< I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the 50mm APO Rodenstock enlarging lens. It is the best enlarging lenses I've used and it cost only $360.00, used. It produces great images, and is at a level of quality that would be difficult to significantly surpass at any price. SincStephensonerely, > Joe >> > ######### According to my favourite photographic review, Chasseur d'images, the MTF-test of these 2 lenses, rodagon and apo-rodagon, gives a small advantage to the apo in the edges. BTW I had owned the 2 focotars, 40 and 50, and was not convinced by the results, especially with the 40 (alone, without the focomat). Dominique Pellissier