Nikkor Process lens as enlarging lens

[Kimberly Anderson]

Back to the Durst L184...I have been using this Nikkor Q 260 f/10 process lens as an enlarging lens. I have been using it with the front of the lens away from the film, as if it were mounted on a camera.

I am wondering if since I am actually projecting with this lens, maybe I ought to be using it with the front of the lens toward the film? It looks like a very symmetrical design, but I am not sure. The issue is, practically speaking, how do I get access to the aperture ring and read the scale if I have it mounted the other direction.

I think I just answered my own question...

Here's the lens.





EDIT: A little digging found this page, which answered my question. The 260 is symmetrical.

http://www.galerie-photo.com/apo-pro...ikkors-en.html

2nd EDIT: Then there is this discussion about using a process lens as an enlarger lens on this pretty cool website...

http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ing-Lens/page2