Last week, a friend gave me a 4x5 Beseler enlarger (I think an MXT) that was sitting in his shed for a decade. He thought it would be too bulky to transport anywhere to sell. I discovered they're fairly easy to take apart and have now brought it home. But when looking it over, I noticed the condenser can be set for all formats down to 35mm. I have 4x5 negatives, but also lots of 35mm negatives, and even some Minox negatives. But I also have Durst 35mm and 2 1/4" enlargers. Is it practical to use the big Beseler to enlarge these smaller formats, or would it be better to use the smaller enlargers also? I'm now setting up a darkroom for the first time in years, so I can go either way, but space will be at a premium.

Also, my friend sold the lens from the Beseler long ago. How well would the 150 Symmar on my Wista view camera work as an enlarging lens for the big negatives? (I have a 2.8 EL Nikkor for the smaller ones).

Mike Taglieri