Is it too long for 8x10 enlarger?

[pierre506]

Normally I know most 8x10 enlargers are using 270mm to 300mm enlarging lens.
How about this one?
There is too rare information about this one: 360mm f5.6~
Is it too long for 8x10 enlarger?
Thanks.

[Jac@stafford.net]

No, it is not too long. In fact, it is very good.
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[IanG]

Yes it's too long unless you're making very small prints. Personally I find a 300mm rather impractical and much prefer my 240mm.

Ian

[bob carnie]

I have a 360 for my 8x10 and 11 x14 enlarger ... I think its more suited for the 11 x14 but with that said I have never used the 360 in my current setup.

[Luis-F-S]

240 mm. You gain nothing from a longer lens except an aching back

[Bob Salomon]

240 mm. You gain nothing from a longer lens except an aching back

Why is that?

[ic-racer]

Normally I know most 8x10 enlargers are using 270mm to 300mm enlarging lens.
How about this one?
There is too rare information about this one: 360mm f5.6~
Is it too long for 8x10 enlarger?
Thanks.

How tall is your ceiling? It may be too long unless you have a very tall ceiling. Should be fine for a horizontal enlarger. I use my 360mm to project on the wall.

[Luis-F-S]

Why is that?

Because you have to reach way up there to reach the focusing knob and then bend your back and neck to see the grain magnifier. You still have to reach up for the aperture. Not good for the back. Much easier to use a 240 Rodagon! L

[Jac@stafford.net]

Because you have to reach way up there to reach the focusing knob and then bend your back and neck to see the grain magnifier. You still have to reach up for the aperture. Not good for the back. Much easier to use a 240 Rodagon! L

That is the reason some enlargers have extensions to focus and adjust aperture.
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[Erik Larsen]

That is the reason some enlargers have extensions to focus and adjust aperture.
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Also the reason some enlargers have the controls at the base board, a more thoughtful design IMO.