Enlarging Lenses: Nikon & Rodenstock

[gbeal]

El-Nikkor 50mm f2.8 in plastic case. Appears near mint, except for the start of some fungus perhaps on one side.
El-Nikkor 75mm f4. Excellent.
Rodenstock Rodagon 80mm f5.6 In plastic storage case. Excellent.
Rodenstock Omegaron 90mm f4.5. In plastic storage case. Excellent.
I have no idea what these fetch now, in their day they were rather sought after. Make me an offer, or shoot me some idea of values so I don't fleece anyone. It's a shame we can't use these for uses other than their intended use.

[mercedes_sl1970]

Very tempting on the Rodenstocks... But must be strong!

[gbeal]

Weaken. Honestly, they need to be used by someone. I know good gear, but having gone digi they are sitting doing nothing.
Gary

[davewaldo]

These lenses would make fabulous macro lenses. If u can devise a way to mount them backwards on any dslr they can give fabulous results. If u have bellows they would work even better!

I used to do this a lot for jewelery photography.

[gbeal]

Cheers Dave, I had forgotten about that. The thread on the rear is M39, a standard screw thread, and adaptors are normally widely available to then fit the mount of your choice.
Gary

[Wavytone]

They're about $30 - $40 on eBay... 4-element design, not that terribly special.

In my film days I used to make my own prints, but I didn't buy an enlarger - I made mine - as I wanted to project the negs through the same lens that shot the photo in the camera in order to eliminate the distortion of the lens. Produced many beautiful prints this way.