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Photo Forum / Film Photography / Darkroom / December 2004Need gift for owner of Printmaker 67!
No, please don't tell me "another enlarger".... I can't spend much more than $100 or so.... I'm thinking about an El Nikkor 2.5 50mm....? Would this be a significant upgrade over the stock Beseler? Will it work with the Printmaker? Thanks All enlarger lenses work with all enlargers, more or less... Nikkor and Schneider lenses certainly fit Beseler enlargers and are better than the Beseler lenses that come with them. I'll let others debate exactly which 50-mm lens is best. Also, does this person have a good enlarging timer and enlarging exposure meter? > No, please don't tell me "another enlarger".... > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks >Also, does this person have a good enlarging timer and enlarging exposure >meter? Yeah, thought of that but.... "!".... I bought a "Like New" El Nikkor 2.5 50mm, and learned a lot about bokeh in the process, which was interesting... ASIDE: erm... what does "Needs ring" mean....? Thanks all... > >Also, does this person have a good enlarging timer and enlarging exposure > >meter? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Thanks all... There needs to be a threaded locking ring to secure the lens to the lens board. I think the Nikor takes a "standard" 39mm size. They are not hard to find if there is a camera repair place nearby. There are alternatives one can employ until the proper ring is located I.E., an O-ring of proper fit. See your local hardware. Truly, dr bob. > ASIDE: erm... what does "Needs ring" mean....? It needs the threaded ring that attaches it to the lensboard. Presumably, the ring from the existing Beseler lens can be used. > ASIDE: erm... what does "Needs ring" mean....? I should add that since this lens will be replacing another, you can use the ring from the old one. With some enlargers, such as my Beseler 23C, the lensboard is interchangeable for quick lens-changing, and I have each lens attached with its own ring to its own lensboard. > I bought a "Like New" El Nikkor 2.5 50mm, and learned a lot about > bokeh in the process, which was interesting... Ain't no bokeh created in the enlarger. >> I bought a "Like New" El Nikkor 2.5 50mm, and learned a lot about >> bokeh in the process, which was interesting... > >Ain't no bokeh created in the enlarger. Well you could always use something like a Softar on the enlarging lens but .... Regards, John S. Douglas, Photographer - http://www.puresilver.org Please remove the "_" when replying via email >Ain't no bokeh created in the enlarger. Didn't say there was, but if you read about "lenses" long enough you run across it. Yes. Yes. > No, please don't tell me "another enlarger".... > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks It's a fine lens for the money and much better than the "Stock". I still use mine (originally on a 76C) to do 11x16s from 35mm on my existing ancient Omega II. There are "better" lenses at about least double the price of the Nikon (wonder why?) If used, look for easy diaphragm movement and clarity of glass. A few marks and even a small scratch will make little difference in performance, but fog from deteriorated segment cement and / or fungus will effect the contrast greatly. Examine the glass carefully with a loupe (I use another lens) and a small flashlight to detect faults - focusing on each element in tern. Beware scratches on the rear element. Truly, dr bob. > No, please don't tell me "another enlarger".... > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Thanks For $100 you should be able to find a decent used Componon. Nikkor 50mm is only worth about $40-50.00 Thanks all for the info... |
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