chip in condensing lens

[James O. Kenney]

Second question on used Omega d2 enlarger. The condensing lens for using 35mm negs has a small chip out pf it. Will that effect it in any way? thanks James

[Eric Woodbury]

Unless the area of the chip is large compared with the entire lens, then you'll never notice.

[Eduardo Aigner]

You better use that condenser on TOP of the system, and not close to the negative.

[Linas Kudzma]

I own an Omega DII with a rather large chip on the edge of the top condenser lens and it is not noticable in prints. These enlargers are indestructable tanks. I inherited my enlarger from a gentleman who used it to print my parent's wedding pictures 45 years ago! I've used it for several years and have modified it to be a diffusion-condenser enlarger by adding a ground glass disc above the condenser lenses.

[James O. Kenney]

thanks for the information. You all are a tremendous help, Happy trails to you untilyour needed again. James