Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Sam, I have used the Focotar 40mm f2.8 on my V35 and it is an exceptional lens at it's best in my experience at f5.6 to f8 in print sizes up to 11"X14". Recently I purchased Schneider's 40mm f2.8 APO Componon lens and I am still in process of testing and comparing both lenses against each other at all apertures. I still have to complete testing as time allows and write up the results (I'm a hobbyist). So far both lenses are quite comparable even on the special Leitz test negatives at middle apertures with the Schneider a full stop faster. This is not too unexpected as the Leica design is several years old and not APO. Stay tuned for my results post - especially with regard to enlargements of 16"X20" and beyond. Regards, Greg J. Lorenzo Calgary, Alberta Sam Carleton wrote: > >Marc James Small wrote: > >>At 04:00 PM 2/10/02 EST, Teresa299@aol.com wrote: >> >>>Which enlarging lenses (brands/models) do you guys and gals suggest for both >>>35mm negative to (8x10 to 11x14) and 6x7 negatives (same)? Whichever brand, >>>is this something to risk getting used? >>> >>Erwin is solidly committed to the Schneider 40mm f/2.8 APO-Componon. In >>private e-mail, he advised that the had not tested the 50mm or 4/40 models, >>but suspected that the 4/40 APO-Componon might be the best of the three. >> >>Erwin further told me that he had not tested any of the Rodenstock >>APO-Rodagons but he felt they should be the equivalent of the APO-Componons. >> >>I have replaced the long-service 2.8/50 Rodagon on my Beseler 23C with a >>2.8/50 APO-Rodagon and the difference is quite noticeable. I am looking >>for a 2.8/40 or 4/40 APO-Componon for my Leitz V-35. And, for >>Medium-Format work I am currently using a 4/80 Rodagon but this will soon >>be upgraded to an APO-Rodagon or APO-Componon, whenever the killing frenzy >>on e-Bay lets me score one at less than Leica-like prices. >> > >Marc, > >What lens are you currently using on your Leitz V-35? I have one with >the Leitz 40/2.8 on it. Is there a better peice of glass I can put on >the puppy? What about the autofocus, would that work with someone elses >40mm? > >Sam >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html