Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 11:30:07 -0700
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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
> >
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Replies: Reply from "Christopher Williams" <leicachris@worldnet.att.net> (Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia)
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Message from Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net> (Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia)
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Message from "Christopher Williams" <leicachris@worldnet.att.net> (Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia)
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