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Thread: Enlarger lens

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    Enlarger lens

    I have finally finished building my 8x10 enlarger from a Beseler45mx chassis using the 8x10 conversion kit and Aristo VCL8100 head. I am using the Rodenstock Rodagon 240mm lens (which I had to file out the enlarger lens stage to get it to fit, due to the large rear element of the lens). Now I notice this used lens is not all that clean inside. There are dust particles I would like to remove if possible. Can this lens be unscrewed for cleaning? I see no easy access to the interior. Any suggestions?

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    Enlarger lens

    I would send it back to the importer. You have no good way to reassemble and keep the elements centered. There are special tools to drop the elements back into place.

    Some lenses are glued and need heating to soften the glue.

    A little dust will not hurt anything. Haze is a killer in any amount you can see.

    Try it first before you do anything.

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