Apr 24, 2018 · I've been using Nikon enlarging lenses and they've seemed adequate, but lately I've been noticing prints that seem much sharper than what I've been getting. Aside from the …

Mar 9, 2025 · The demand for enlarging lenses appears to be waning now, and top quality ones are reasonably affordable on the used market. Whereas a cheap enlarging lens will just waste …

Feb 9, 2005 · Tried this on the NIKON forum, suggested large formet forum; here goes I have an EL-NIKKOR 135 f5.6 enlarging lens of no great age. This has a 50mm thread at the back for …

Nov 15, 2001 · Greetings,I have a Bessler 45mx enlarger outfitted with an el-nikkor 135mm f5.6 enlarging lens (age unknown, even nikon couldn't tell me the age when I gave them the serial …

Oct 31, 2003 · Does anyone with experience of enlarging black and white 8x10 negatives feel that the quality gain is signifcant over enlarging from the 4x5 format ? I know that many people …

May 28, 2007 · For best results the lens should be reversed mounted. Rodenstock does make a reverse lens adapter for enlarging lenses. Then you need to tape closed the port for the …

Sep 28, 2018 · As others have noted, it is helpful to reduce the number of variables - use the same f/stop on the enlarging lens and adjust exposure only by changing time, use the same …

Aug 20, 2021 · The enlarging lens might get you a slightly flatter field and less vignetting, depending on which macro lens you compare it to. OTOH, an enlarging lens will need a …

Jan 14, 2006 · Hello!I am relatively new to digital SLR and have been looking at the Canon EOS and Nikon D70 cameras with a view to purchasing. Can anyone tell me if these cameras are …

Nov 30, 2014 · Enlarger lenses perform best around 2 stops from wide open. Enlarging exposures come from low wattage light bulbs with fairly long exposure times to allow time for image …