XPan...best enlarger lens?

tallenpatterson · Jul 5, 2016

I'm strongly considering picking up an XPan when able. What size enlarger lens works best for darkroom use?

David Brown · Jul 6, 2016

I use and 80mm and a 105mm. A 75mm might cover it, depending on the lens.

TheFlyingCamera · Jul 6, 2016

I'd use a good 80-90mm lens. The 105 is a little on the long end for the format, but still useable.

Klaus_H · Jul 10, 2016

90 mm is perfect. The Schneider Apo Componon 90 mm fits perfect to the X-PAN lenses.

Jesper · Jul 10, 2016

I normally use a 150mm. As long as it covers the 65mm negative it is only a practical question of distance between paper and negative. I would say that 80mm or longer will work fine (as long as you can get the required distance between negative and paper).

Ai Print · Jul 25, 2016

I use a 90mm F4 Apo Rodagon and it is pretty much perfect for the format. Since it is panoramic 35mm, negative flatness can sometimes be an issue so I just use a mask on a 6x6 ANR glass carrier.

DCphotos · May 3, 2017

I use a 90mm lens and a custom made carrier. I have a horizon 202

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