Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Chris Look, the coated Leitz enlarging lenses are a hell of a lot better than the stinking Wollensak lenses that were used by Leitz NY. Of course your acceptance standards may be different from mine. Jerry tripspud wrote: > Hi Chris! > > So, it's possibly the older lenses 'faults', though subjective, > that may appeal. Anxious to look into this. > > rich > > Christopher Williams wrote: > > > Have to agree with my IRC pal, the old Leitz enlarger lenses are the best > > IMO. I have modern Beseler HD, Schneider, and Nikkor enlarging lenses. I > > always got back to my coated 50/4.5 Leitz. > > > > Chris > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Will" Subject: Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia > > > > > Why would I want to do what you suggest? I have a funkey > > > 1930s enlarger which came with a lens which is of about the > > > same age. The only reason I keep any semblance of a wet > > > darkroom is to use this lens and this enlarger. While my > > > friends on the IRC send me post cards printed conventially, > > > I get a hoot out of printing postcards on Ilford postcard > > > paper in b&w. And my method of choice is the 1930's > > > enlarger. > > > > > > And after reading your court case regarding you eye surgery, > > > I am surprised that you can tell the difference. > > > > > > Regards, Bill Larsen > > > Terra Bella, CA > > > > -- > > 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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html