Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>>> But even though the quality reputation of this Nikkor 105 lens is enticing, and even assuming I could find one and was willing to pay for it, I can't help thinking that when my Beseler 45 enlarger is at the top of its travel, an 80mm lens just barely gives an 8x10 from a 35mm negative. If I tried a 105 I'd probably be lucky to get a 5x7 on the baseboard. Is this strictly a wall or floor projection lens? I'm not aware of many enlargers that go a whole lot higher above the baseboard than mine. Inquiring minds want to know. Cheers, Kip<<< Kip, The idea that you should use a longer-than-normal focal length for any format is an old wives' tale.* It hasn't been remotely valid for thirty years or more, and certainly isn't today. The best performance will almost always be achieved with a lens designed for the format you're enlarging. Stick to 50mm lenses for 35mm. It's also worth noting that virtually no "wide angle" lens for 35mm format tests as well as similar lenses of 50mm focal length. This includes the 45mm Schneider and the 40mm Leitz. - --Mike * Figure of speech only. No slur intended against old wives or any of the gentlemen married to them.