Gerogon Lenses for 810 Enlarging?

[John Kasaian]

f/9 is darned dim for focusing

[Jess C]

f/9 is darned dim for focusing

True that. I picked up a couple Rodagons instead. A 210 and a 240. Surprisingly, the 210 covers 810 very well.

[Scott Walker]

If you have the Beseler 8x10 conversion a 300mm lens will not work.
It was designed for a 240.

[dentkimterry]

Terribly. It simply isn't an enlarging lens. The 210 Rodagon fully covers 810.

I'm looking for a lens for my new De Vere 5108 for 8x10 enlarging. The 210 Rodagon seems to be a lot more plentiful than any kind of 240mm lens. Less expensive too. Would you recommend this as the one and only less for my intended use Mr Salomon? I too have limited ceiling height. Thanks. Terry

[Luis-F-S]

Terry I 'd get a 240 mm.

[Bob Salomon]

I'm looking for a lens for my new De Vere 5108 for 8x10 enlarging. The 210 Rodagon seems to be a lot more plentiful than any kind of 240mm lens. Less expensive too. Would you recommend this as the one and only less for my intended use Mr Salomon? I too have limited ceiling height. Thanks. Terry

Yes, if you don't have the height for the 240.

[ic-racer]

The prograf website needs to be updated, still listing 210 Rodagon as a 5x7 lens? That is bound to cause a lot of confusion.

[Ginette]

G

In 210mm there was the Rodagon for regular sized enlargements and the Rodagon G for mural sized prints. The WA was never made in a 210mm.

I asked because I saw one on eBay and didn't know about this lens... but the seller made an error in his listing, it is a 120 WA.
About the regular 210 and the 210G, what reproduction factor is this lens can be used on 8x10?

[Ginette]

Oren, the conversation with Mr Salomon didn't make any sense if you delete parts of it.
I already have the lens listed on eBay when I read the post and mention it in case someone have a problem and wish to give a try to the 210mm for 8x10.
My lens is scratched and I list it at 40$ so it is more to be helpful to someone who wish to try at small price and not for taking a benefit of the forum to make money with selling on eBay.
If the lens was not already on eBay, I will have listed it in the For Sale section ... making crossed links between the topics!
But I'm a bit reluctant to list scratched lens in the For Sale section but for testing coverage, this is the perfect lens!
And if I remember well I didn't point a eBay link but only tell what is my username.