enlarger lens to lpl VCCE 7700 (Omega)

[Ricardo Maydana]

hi, any recommendations for working negative 6x7. the maximum copy size 40X50 CM (16 "X20"). I want good definition and contrast.
:confused:
pls help me
thanks

[Luis-F-S]

100 Componon-S or a 105 Rodagon, or one of the Apo versions either 80 or 105.

[logan.egbert]

Nikkor 105 will do you as well. Terrific lens.

[Ricardo Maydana]

Excellent, I see that the recommended is 105, the opposite of what the manual indicates 80/90 mm.
I will please ignore the manual and I prefer the experience and take the 105, nikkor or Rodenstock.

Thanks Luis-FS / Logan.egbert share the opinion, I thank you from Paraguay

[ic-racer]

...I see that the recommended is 105...

105mm is not the recommended lens for your 16x20" prints. 105mm lens is more suited to 6x9cm negatives. It provides less magnification than an 80 or 90mm lens, so your biggest print will be around 16" unless you are planning on projecting on the wall.

[Luis-F-S]

As ic-r notes, the shortest lens that will cover 6x7 is an 80 mm lens. It will also give you the greatest magnification ratio. I typically use a 105 for 6x6 but can certainly use an 80 Rodagon or Apo-Rodagon N if I need the magnification or for cropping, though the 80 Apo is normally reserved for my 35mm work. I very seldom ever use the 50 Apo on 35mm. I just don't print that large. I've never printed a 16x20 from anything smaller than a 4x5 negative. Go figure...... L