Is this enlarging lens [Schneider-Kreuznach Componar enlarging lens] good for anything besides a paper weight- other than in an enlarger?
Ed

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On 2005-01-06 19:14, ebrown27 wrote: Is this enlarging lens [Schneider-Kreuznach Componar enlarging lens] good for anything besides a paper weight- other than in an enlarger? Ed <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: ebrown27 on 2005-01-06 19:16 ]</font>

Componar is Schneider's lowest and least line of enlarging lenses. It might work well enough as a macro lens at magnifications no higher than 1:1.

It would probably be an exceptionally good viewing loupe, especially if it was perhaps 80mm or more. I'm using a 105 Fuji for that purpose, which humiliates a magnificent lens but is better than paperweight status.