Want to Buy WTB Agfa Varioscop Enlarger lenses

[lamestllama]

Hi, I have an Agfa Varioscop Enlarger and both the 105mm and 60mm lenses have seen much better times. I am looking for replacements for a reasonable price.

The Varioscop has a focusing mechanism that allows the enlargement ratio to be changed once focus has been achieved without the need to refocus. This is achieved by having lenses matched to the cams in the enlarger. Thus I am only considering lenses from Agfa Varioscops.

Regards

 

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[Old-N-Feeble]

Another option might be to make custom cams for whatever lenses you choose.

 

[summicron1]

you might be limiting yurself. I have a Leitz Focomat that works on the same principle only I use a Nikkor enlarging lens and, once you adjust the focus, it stays that way, razor sharp.

Of course, I use a 50 and it was made to use a 50, so perhaps you DO need to at least match the focal lengths. Good luck in your search.

 

[lamestllama]

I am sure keeping the correct focal length is all that needs to be done. The other issue is that the mounting threads also seem to be non standard.

 

[TimVermont]

This may be a good resource for you:

http://www.kienzle-phototechnik.de/home_english/Agfa_Varioscop_60/agfa_varioscop_60.html

 

[ndrs]

I have a nice Color-Magnolar 1:4.5/105 here I can't use because of the different thread.
PM me if you are interested and I'll send you some photos.

 

[lamestllama]

Thank you! If I have no luck here I will definitely get onto them.