Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/24

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Subject: [Leica] So, wouldn't a 50mm Summicron LTM or 35mm f2 ASPH LTM be the best enlarging lens on earth?
From: benedenia at gmail.com (Marty Deveney)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:55:00 +1030
References: <BLU0-SMTP101498BE1476A93A8E970D38C590@phx.gbl> <CAFfkXxtGO91jJ_FhqmdNoGOxrmPPpVxqUJiUf0Xqoij4fFhpWQ@mail.gmail.com> <CA0B5E6A-AD00-4B28-925F-8FD3182EAA72@mac.com>
 
> far from the "best enlarging lens on earth."

Indeed.  The Apo-El-Nikkors are the best enlarging lenses on earth.
Taking lenses aren't optimised for close focus and don't have a flat
enough field.

This all feels a bit like discussing spear sharpening techniques.

Marty
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