[Leica] OT: which enlarger lens

[dnaplasmid at compwrx.com (Aram Langhans)]

OK.  Don't laugh at me, but many years ago, when I was even a poorer teacher 
just starting out I bought an 80mm Vivitar VHE enlarging lens.  It says 
"made in germany" but I don't know by whom.  A friend had a the latest and 
greatest Schneider at the time and he brought it over and we made some 
comparison prints.  The Vivitar was sharper in the corners and equal in the 
center.  The contrast looked the same.  He ended up buying one for himself. 
So, if you can find one it is worth the $10 bucks or so you might pay.

Aram


> Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:23:22 -0800
> From: Richard <richard-lists@imagecraft.com>
> Subject: [Leica] OT: which enlarger lens
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> Thanks all for the offers, great advices etc. Full speed ahead :-) Now I
> need an enlarger lens. I understand the important of getting a good one. I
> see there is a Focotar 5cm/4.5 (not Focotar-2 or -3) available. Are there
> "better" ones? Rodenstock? Schneider? Nikkor? Tell me your favorite 
> please.
>
> This is for printing 35mm B&W negatives, probably 11x14 and up. 8x10 or
> smaller and I will digi-print it. Thanks!
>
> // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please
> use richard at imagecraft.com)
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