I think you're giving me credit for something someone else said. I did
suggest getting an f/2.8 lens but I wouldn't know a Rodagon-S from a
Rodagon-APO. But I might guess that APO stands for apochromatic and I
sure wouldn't do color enlarging without an apochromatic lens.
Chuck Norcutt
khen lim wrote:
> Michael
> I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet on this List but Rodenstock does
> produce two different types of lenses for 35mm enlarging and they both go by
> different names. The cheaper version is the Rogonar and the better one is
> Rodagon. There is the Rodagon-S and then the Rodagon-APO. Like what Chuck
> says, the APO version is definitely the better one. I have used both the
> Schneider Companon and the Rodagon-S as well as a Nikkor EL. For me, I loved
> the Rodagon best.
> And yes, it is f2.8.
>
>
> K.
>
>
>
> 2008/12/13 Michael Wong <mialop@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>> Priit,
>> Thanks for your advice & suggestion. I'll keep my eyes for Nikon 50mm F2.8
>> too.
>>
>> ---
>> Michael
>>
>>
>>
>> 2008/12/13 <priit@xxxxxxxxx>
>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, 12 Dec 2008, Michael Wong wrote:
>>>
>>>> A friend who offer his Letiz 50mm F4.5 enlarge lens to me, but I'm not
>>> sure
>>>> is it good?
>>>>
>>>> By the way, I also print out with 6x6 film, any enlarge lens
>> recommended?
>>> The Leitz will do fine for getting started. Just check that you have the
>>> fitting thread or lensboard. At the same time you can keep an eye out for
>>> an EL-Nikkor - cheap and good. Also, what Chuck said about f/2.8.
>>> Definitely makes a difference in the darkroom.
>>>
>>> priit.
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