Michel,
I`ve never used Pentax enlarging lenses but I have seen them around during the early 80`s they also had them in 80mm focal length too. Back then it was common for camera companies to make enlarging lenses because alot of people had wet darkrooms if they were serious into photography. Minolta and of course Nikon were plentiful available too along with the German makers and off brand Japanese makers such as Voss etc. It seems Nikon is the last Japanese company who still makes enlarging lenses.
William
From: Michel Carr�re-G�e <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pdml <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Fwd: FS: Rare Pentax enlarging lens] Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 07:22:09 +0100
Who know this lens ?
-------- Message d'origine -------- Sujet: FS: Rare Pentax enlarging lens Date: 27 Dec 2003 13:33:45 GMT De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (ChrisPlatt) Soci�t? AOL http://www.aol.com Forums: rec.photo.marketplace.35mm
Pentax-EL 50mm f/2.8 enlarging lens 6 elements; 8-blade diaphragm; appears to be multicoated. All metal barrel except for rubber grip; illuminated f-stops. In original Asahi Pentax plastic bubble; appears never used.
Pentax manufactured lenses for a major enlarger manufacturer, but this is the only example I have ever seen in Pentax brand.
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