rodagon 5.6 enlarging lens

[ader]

Hi,

has anyone used a rodagon 80mm f5.6 enlarging lens... I've got the oppprtunity to buy one cheap but haven't heard of a f5.6, only a f4..just wondering if there is any difference between the 2...............

ta ade

 

[Donald Miller]

I have a 80 mm 5.6 Rodagon that I bought back in the 80's. I haven't used it in a number of years. The lens performed as well as a Schneider Companon that I also have. I used my Rodagon for both color and black and white.

 

[ader]

ta for the answer, I'm assuming it would fit my Durst M370 BW ???????

thanks ade

 

[Donald Miller]

I am not sure what your lens board is designed to accept on your model Durst enlarger. I would assume that it would fit. My Rodagon 80 is the same size mount as my Schneider Componan 85 and 135 and the Rodagon 50.

 

[dr bob]

I'm with Don. I use a 150mm Rodagon f/5.6 and it has to be about the best lens I own.

Dr bob.

 

[argentic]

The mounting thread of the rodagon 80/5.6 is likely to be 39 mm, like most enlarging lenses.

Gilbert

 

[efikim]

But does the 370 handle roll film formats? If not, the 80mm enlarging lens is perhaps not the best choice.