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    Enlarging Lenses;How good is good

    I presently shoot 4x5 and enlarge up to 16x20 but usually 11x14. Would the switc h from my Rodenstock Rogonar-S to a six element design be worht it. I know that one could measure the differences with a loupe or by doing a 8 times elargement of a smaller area, but at my relatively modest elargement ratios would it be bl atantly visible when hanging on the wall. I used to shoot 6x6 and enlarge to 11x 14 with a 75mm ektar and switched to a rodagon but was hard pressed to see a rea l difference so what do you think out there?

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    Enlarging Lenses;How good is good

    The larger the format, the less important the lens is. In any case, the Rogonar-S isn't a 'cheap' lens by any means.

    Here's a suggestion: If there's a local darkroom for hire; then why not rent some time in it to print a couple of your favourite negs? Their enlargers will almost certainly be equipped with top-quality lenses. Then, depending on any difference in the prints, you'll satisfy yourself that upgrading your lens would be money well-spent, or not.

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