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Rodenstock Rogonar S 50mm f2.8 Enlarging Lens

Rodenstock Rogonar S 50mm f2.8 Enlarging Lens - Main image
$257.75 $343.66 In stock

Category: Print & Print Processing Printing Processing Equipment

Rodenstock know that only a first class enlarging lens guarantees developing success. Their German engineers combine the latest in computer design with superior mechanical craftsmanship. No need to look at technical curves - you can see the Rodenstock difference in every picture. They will repay you with higher resolution, colour fidelity, outstanding field flatness, contrast, and uniform illumination.

The universal lens Rogonar-S has a relatively simple optical design and so a very attractive price. But the very high performance capability of this lens make it ideal for the high requirements of demanding amateurs or professional developing labs. The main application area of the Rogonar-S is enlargement in the scale range required for photographs in the standard formats. In this range the lens with 4 elements in 3 groups provides high-quality results with only low light fall-off to the picture margin.

The recommended scale range can also offer some interesting possibilities for cropped enlargements.

Stopping down by 2 to 3 stops is recommended for optimal results.

It is equipped with a click-stop diaphragm which can be disabled on the models from 50 mm to 105 mm focal length for stepless control. All models from a focal length of 50 mm have an illuminated aperture display and are equipped with a practical pre-set aperture.

Specification:

  • Minimum aperture: f/16
  • Illuminated aperture selection
  • Stepless aperture setting
  • Thread size: M39
  • Elements: 4
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Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Victoria D. ★★★★★

The crispness of the image on my prints is noticeably better than my old lens, and the f2.8 aperture makes focusing a breeze. You can really tell the German engineering paid off in the build quality. For my darkroom setup, this was money well spent.

Isabella ★★★★☆

The edge-to-edge sharpness at f/5.6 is noticeably better than my previous lens, and the click-stops on the aperture ring feel precise. Only wish the focus ring had a bit more resistance, but it's held up fine over a few months of darkroom work.

Edward ★★★★☆

Swapping to this from my old enlarger lens, the crispness on the 35mm negs is immediately noticeable. The build quality feels solid and precise, just what I needed for fine printing. Only minor gripe is the aperture ring could be slightly stiffer.