Old Schneider Lens

markdouglas · Feb 9, 2010

I have an old Schneider Componon f5.6 135mm enlarging lens, and a Beseler 45MXT I need to affix it to. I have a 39mm lensboard, but I think this is a 32.5mm lens (much smaller)... I this the Leica size, or can someone tell me what to get to make the pair work?

Thanks in advance.

fotch · Feb 9, 2010

Easier to buy a used lens board or make one out of Masonite or aluminum. Maybe someone makes an adapter?

fotch · Feb 9, 2010

I should of asked, what are the measurements of the lens and the hole of the board you have? Do you have the retaining ring for the lens?

Rick A · Feb 9, 2010

Your lens is indeed a 32.5x0.5 thread. Are there any machine shops in your area that could fab one for you? Fotch has a good idea, you can try that route first, and if it doesnt work try having an adapter made.

Rick

Just thought of contacting Besseler themselves,I believe they still make parts for that machine

bdial · Feb 9, 2010

There are adaptors, not sure how common they might be now. SK Grimes would be a good place to check (see the sponsor list).

Chazzy · Feb 9, 2010

I've seen adaptors for these and for the 25mm mount lenses on eBay, but I have the impression that they are uncommon.

John Koehrer · Feb 9, 2010

Get the masonite, drill the hole, mount the lens.

Roger Thoms · Feb 9, 2010

John Koehrer said:
Get the masonite, drill the hole, mount the lens.

And paint it flat black.

Roger

John Koehrer · Feb 10, 2010

rtbadman said:
And paint it flat black.

Roger

Yeah, that too!

markdouglas · Feb 11, 2010

Thanks folks. Kind of thought that was the situation. Down to the workshop, then...

M. Douglas

Terrence Brennan · Feb 11, 2010

John Koehrer said:
Get the masonite, drill the hole, mount the lens.

I made a lens board last weekend for my B-22 XL from a round electrical box cover. It was for an 80mm Componon lens, and the mounting hole was 25mm; it was a good excuse to go to Princess Auto and buy a hole saw kit!

I drilled two holes for the mounting screws, and after a touchup with a tubular grinder, a rotary wire brush and sandpaper, a quick dunk in paint thinner and two coats of flat black paint, the lens is now mounted. And, if I may say, it is a BIG improvement over the 90mm Wollensak Raptar that I had been using!

Oh yes, don't forget to wear eye protection when drilling, cutting, sawing or boring, or working with tools in general. It is an absolute MUST!

Ian Grant · Feb 11, 2010

The adaptor were very common as most enlargers in Europe use m39 mount lens boards as standard, most were made from plastic.

Ian

ronlamarsh · Feb 15, 2010

lens bd

Try formica also its thin and stiff, I glue 2 pieces together and use it to make lens bds for my linhof

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