Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/05/15
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Greetings group,
a good friend of mine has offered me a Leica enlarging lens at a
rather attractive price. It is a 90mm F4.5 (I think that's the aperture). I
have never used any Leica enlarging equipment and until recently was
unaware that they made any other focal lengths than the 40mm Focatar. I am
aware of the reputation of the 40mm but I know nothing of the 90mm and I
lack the right mounting plate to give it a whirl on either my D or E
omegas.
Would anyone be able to point me towards an accessible source of info on
Leica enlarging glass or be able to tell me from experience whether this is
a worthwhile investment?
It is a rather nicely built lens; in typical Leica fashion, it is
all metal and has nicely defined and wonderfully smooth click stops. I am
wondering whether it would cover 6X7 and if it could be better than my much
loved 105mm Rodagon.
Leica does not currently list a 90mm enlarging lens so I am also
wondering what sort of age it could be.
If anyone on the group could provide any input, it would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Jae