Schneider Componon 80mm f/5.6

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vadim.marmer@yale.edu - 19 Nov 2005 06:02 GMT

Hi guys,
I'm looking to purchase the Schneider Componon 80mm f/5.6, and I'm
wondering if it can be mounted on an enlarger with the standard leica
39 mount thread.
Thanks

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MXP - 19 Nov 2005 22:31 GMT

The one I had was a Durst branded Componon 80/5.6 this had a smaller
thread than 39mm. It used a special lens plate with smaller therad.
The plate had the same outer diameter as the ones with 39mm thread.
So it worked perfect.

But why not go for the Componon S 80/4 which has 39mm thread mount?
Darkroom equipment is so cheap now that you can get it for very little
money.
I switched from the 80/5.6 to the 80/4 and the extra stop was very nice.
If you use glass holders you can use 5.6 as your working apperture.

Max

> Hi guys,
> I'm looking to purchase the Schneider Componon 80mm f/5.6, and I'm
> wondering if it can be mounted on an enlarger with the standard leica
> 39 mount thread.
> Thanks

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LR Kalajainen - 20 Nov 2005 12:42 GMT

I have an extra Componon 5.6 since I got the newer f4 model to have the
extra aperture for printing Ilfochromes. The older 5.6 model had
smaller threads than 39mm, but I simply had a lensboard with a smaller
hole drilled in it and a retaining ring for the threads to hold it in
place. Worked fine and is still a fine lens.

>The one I had was a Durst branded Componon 80/5.6 this had a smaller
>thread than 39mm. It used a special lens plate with smaller therad.
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vadim.marmer@yale.edu - 20 Nov 2005 18:59 GMT

thank you guys for the info

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Elia Freddi - 22 Nov 2005 21:38 GMT

On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:02:53 -0800, vadim.marmer wrote:

> Hi guys,
> I'm looking to purchase the Schneider Componon 80mm f/5.6, and I'm
> wondering if it can be mounted on an enlarger with the standard leica
> 39 mount thread.
> Thanks

I have a Componon 80/5.6 mounted on my old Durst M600, it has a 25mm
thread (if I remember correctly). If it's the same, you need a custom
adaptor ring to mount it on a 39mm.
Rgs

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