Definitely a following on this end. Over the years have used probably no less than five different 135mm enlarging lenses - Schneider, Rodenstock, etc. For me my choice is an older El-Nikkor heavy all metal construction, 12 aperture blades, and distinct aperture stops. My 65mm El-Nikkor has always been my choice for enlarging 35mm negatives. When I was working as a professional printer, printing 35mm negatives I preferred using the 40mm on a Leitz Focomat because it was just so much faster to use. Now retired, I only use my 65mm Nikkor for printing the 35mm negatives that I shot in the 1970's. Old habits die hard, and maybe they just should...Originally Posted by Mark J
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