Schneider Kreuznach Componon-S 240mm Lens for 8x10

[RedSun]

I just acquired this lens. I was surprised to see this lens is so big. It is bigger than some of the 35mm lenses.

I just wonder for what enlargers this lens was made? I do not know if any enlargers can mount the 65mm lens directly. Or a special lens board would have to be made.

Anyone has used this before? It is for 8x10 enlargers.

[George Pappas]

I used one of these on a Zone VI Type II enlarger with the 8x10 VC head. It is a great lens and fit the lens adapter with no issue. As Davis stated, the 300mm is even larger.

[Bob Farr]

I would assume that it could be used with any enlarger as long as the lens board would fit. Mine is used on a Durst 138s for 5x7.

[RedSun]

What is the exact thread? Do you need to have the lens board made from machine shop?

[Chuck Pere]

I'm showing 66 x 0.75. Didn't it come with a mounting flange?

[ic-racer]

That is a little baby lens compared to the 360mm
You can mount it at the waist or off the rear element depending on if you use a turret or not (see 2 pictures below). SK Grimes can mount it but it will be cheaper if you supply them with a lensboard for your enlarger. What enlarger will you be mounting it on?

[vinny]

yes. any large format enlarger.

[RedSun]

That 360mm lens is cool.

I do not have the enlarger yet to mount on. The lens is new and it comes with the flange, but I just want to make sure if it is 65mm or 66mm. Will be searching for the 8x10 machine.

I do not think I'll be using the 3-lens turret. It is going to be too heavy to mount 3 large lenses together.... Just IMOP.