Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica]Was Off Topic Topics. M enlarging lenses
From: Rich Lahrson <tripspud@wenet.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 22:20:27 -0700
References: <B59B457C.2162%apbbeijing@yahoo.com>

> Has anyone here ever used a Leica M lens for enlarging their photos? I
> recall reading that Leitz used to recommend the Summicron 50 for very large
> enlargements (beyond the what is it 2-12x range for which most enlarging
> lenses are optimised)?

Hi Adrian,

     Yes, I had a 35mm Durst and the Summar 50/2 lens screwed into it.  I didn't
print larger than 5x7 and only black and white.

			Cheers,

					Rich Lahrson
					tripspud@wenet.net

In reply to: Message from "apbbeijing@yahoo.com" <apbbeijing@yahoo.com> (Re: [Leica]Was Off Topic Topics. M enlarging lenses)