Want to Buy WTB: 40mm enlarger lens

[bvy]

M39 mount. Whatcha got?

 

[kmg1974]

Focotar v35

 

[Old-N-Feeble]

I have a Beseler 38mm f/4.5 Wide Angle. This one is new in box.

I see one on eBay for $99.99 plus shipping. I've read varying opinions regarding image quality but haven't the experience with it to know one way or the other. The one on eBay doesn't come with a retaining ring.

How does $85 shipped and including a retaining ring sound?

 

[EdSawyer]

why a 40? I have several nice 50s..

 

[kmg1974]

I have a focotar 40s, f 2.8 that came with the Leica Focomat V35. I see you are located in the US, so shipping would be anywhere from 25 to 30 bucks.... I see the prices on ebay for the lens are around 200 euros (250 bucks). You could have the lens for 100 euros plus shipping (total 120 euros?).

 

[bvy]

why a 40? I have several nice 50s..

I have a nice 50. I'm trying to eke out a larger print at maximum height without taking my enlarger apart.

Thanks for the offers, everyone. PM's coming...

 

[EdSawyer]

another option is wall-mount it and use a baseboard that can be lowered, but I guess that might qualify as taking the enlarger apart. ;-)

 

[bvy]

Still looking...

 

[larfe]

I've a schneider 40mm if you're interested.

 

[chip j]

I have a 40mm Vivitar but darned if I can find it.