I would go for the Componon-S if you can. I'm very pleased with the performance of my 105/5.6. I have Ctein's list of the best enlarging lenses at work. (Shel sent it to me.) I think the Rodenstock Rodagon 80 is considered the equal of the Componon-S, but I'd have to check to make sure. There are good Nikkors, but not all of them are highly rated, and I'm not sure how to tell them apart. I have an Omegaron 80/4 that you can use while you're looking for the lens you want. Just say the word, and I'll send it to you, or you can pick it up. Paul
"William D. Sawyer" wrote: > Hi Paul, > > Welcome back, hope you had a good shoot with Mark Dalal. > > I'm going to buy a MedFo enlarging lens off ebay (maybe KEH), and trying to decide >which one. I've seen 80mm Componon-S's go for around $135, which is what I'd like, >but wanted to see if the Nikors are any good. I've heard that their 75mm f4 is but a >4 element design. > > Bill > > > -----Original Message----- > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist > > Sent: March 01, 2002 7:41 PM > > > > Hi Bill, > > I think Nikon made both. Hold the lens under a bright light and > > rotate it. Then count the reflections. If you see six lights, it's > > a six element lens. If I was searching for a bargain, I'd pay no > > more than $100, although $125 would be a decent price. I like my > > Nikkor 2.8, which is a six element. > > Paul > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
