XPan...best enlarger lens?

[tallenpatterson]

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

 

[David Brown]

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

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

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]

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

 

[Jesper]

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]

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]

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