Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Back in the '70s, a pro friend advised me to use Nikkor enlarging lenses. So I bought a couple, one for use with 35mm negatives, one for 2 1/4 negatives. I never had my own darkroom, always used rental darkrooms. I carried a kit of stuff such as a grain focusing device, variable contrast filters, etc., as well as my trusty Nikkors. My impression was that the Nikkors were better than whatever the darkrooms had in stock. I still have 'em. I should put them on eBay or Craig's List because I don't ever intend to go into a darkroom again. I very much prefer staying home with the lights on near my family and using Photoshop. -----Original Message----- From: Marty Deveney Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 2:25 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] So, wouldn't a 50mm Summicron LTM or 35mm f2 ASPH LTM be the best enlarging lens on earth? > 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 _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information