It's a what? An en... lar... ging lens...

[tao2]

A short series using an enlarging lens on my DSLR...Nippon Kogaku EL-Nikkor f2.8/50mm.

Focuses tae @ 3metres without aids.

East meets...farther East...Just so ah could say "Aye, ye can use Nikon lenses on FSU cameras"...



Ah really like the softness captured using this lens (some folk'll pay $5 grand for this) and the lush colours...

Some are just the lens attached tae the camera and using the tried and tested R+R focusing (rock forward, roll back) since it's a fixed lens (no focus ring).







Ah used extension tubes on a couple...







Really nice, smooth defocused areas




Should take this photography lark more seriously. Mebbe even get a cheap tripod..




All hand-held, so camera shake evident in some(if not all )

[Ziggy]

Number 4 is the one that stands out to me.

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[pnodrog]

Such a good setup and results you need to get a digital back for the Zenit....

Some very nice shots. What DSLR did you have it on and what adapter?

[tao2]

Such a good setup and results you need to get a digital back for the Zenit....

Some very nice shots. What DSLR did you have it on and what adapter?

Hi LP,

Used my Sony a700. A simple M42-Sony A mount adapter+ZM39-M42 step up ring. Ah also used both ZM39 and M42 extension tubes. The adapter below, Fotodiox - no electronic chips etc, bit more expensive than the Chinese equivalent but worth it, very well made.

[pnodrog]

Thanks Boab. I dumped my enlarger last year but I think I kept the lenses - you have inspired me to go and find them.

[Mike Buckley]

Wonderful series!

[tao2]

Thanks Boab. I dumped my enlarger last year but I think I kept the lenses - you have inspired me to go and find them.

Have a look here, LP. This guy has engineered adapters, tubes and helicoids for NEX/Four-Thirds cameras, some excellent stuff...( the VNEX and VmFT stickies at the top of the page)

[pnodrog]

Thanks - shouldn't you be asleep?

[IzzieK]

Thanks - shouldn't you be asleep?

He's playing with his camera in the middle of the night, Paul...

Oi Boab...all your shots here are very nice, especially #4.

[dedro]

good ones Boab...#3 and 4 for me

[Wavelength]

Very nice works

[bnnrcn]

Super images

[mugge]

Boab, they are grand. Now go to sleep.
Cheers Ole

[JBW]

I'm impressed.