WTB 4x5 enlarging lens / home darkroom gear: Hello all, I am putting together a home darkroom. I am looking to buy a good used 135 or 150mm enlarger lens. Does anyone have one theyd...

Lsengrav

Hello all, I am putting together a home darkroom. I am looking to buy a good used 135 or 150mm enlarger lens. Does anyone have one theyd like to sell? Or any other darkroom equipment you want to get rid of?
Thanks

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Lsengrav wrote:

Hello all, I am putting together a home darkroom. I am looking to buy a good used 135 or 150mm enlarger lens. Does anyone have one theyd like to sell? Or any other darkroom equipment you want to get rid of?
Thanks

I have a Bessler 67 Dichro enlarger with lens, 35mm and 6x7 negative carriers for sale, but I’m in NC and not sure if shipping will be practical. Where are you located? There was a nice set of pro grade 11x17 rubber trays for sale on UHH a couple of weeks ago - you might check beck through this section for them.

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

I have a 127mm Wollensak f/4.5 that covers 4X5. Will take what you think is fair - Dave

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

What all do you need? Since you're looking for 135mm ~ 150mm enlarging lenses, I'd guess you're looking to enlarge medium or large format negs? I've got a few I no longer use, from 50mm to 210mm, variously. Frankly, its so long since I've used them, I'm not sure what I've got at this point. Went to the cabinet, and to avoid creating an avalanche unnecessarily, only managed to pull out a 7 1/2 inch (190mm) f/4.5 Ilex Series 8 enlarging lens. Pretty sure I've got a 150mm Rodenstock, though, as well as others. Need trays? Got 'em from 8x10 through 20x24. Easels, gel filters, tongs, etc, etc. PM me if you'd like.

(Edit: Duh. Then I re-read "WTB 4X5 enlarging lens" so never mind my 'guess.')

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

TriX wrote:

I have a Bessler 67 Dichro enlarger with lens, 35mm and 6x7 negative carriers for sale, but I’m in NC and not sure if shipping will be practical. Where are you located? There was a nice set of pro grade 11x17 rubber trays for sale on UHH a couple of weeks ago - you might check beck through this section for them.

Sorry - missed the "4x5" in the title...

Lsengrav

Thanks. I have the same beseler, and an omega D2 for the 4x5. Im in Oceanside CA. I will go back and check on the trays. Thanks!

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Lsengrav wrote:

Thanks. I have the same beseler, and an omega D2 for the 4x5. Im in Oceanside CA. I will go back and check on the trays. Thanks!

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Lsengrav wrote:

Hello all, I am putting together a home darkroom. I am looking to buy a good used 135 or 150mm enlarger lens. Does anyone have one theyd like to sell? Or any other darkroom equipment you want to get rid of?
Thanks

I have a companon and a Fuji ex 150 don’t need both. Also several sets of trays , easels , developing cans and reals, other misc. also extra 4x5 enlarger

relie Loc: Western Massachusetts

Let me know if you're looking for timers. I have 2 Gralab timers that I'll give you a real good deal on.
Dave

Phil Martin Loc: New Hampshire

I don't know where you are, but here in NH I have a fully equipped darkroom that has become just a cartch-all room. I'd be happy to have it cleaned out. There's a Besseler enlarger with lenses 35mm to 4x5, timers, trays, tanks, paper safe . . .

Lsengrav

I'm in CA, near San Diego.
I have an enlarger I picked up in LA. Its an Omega D2, complete except for the lens and the mounting cone.
I'm also in need of timer, focuser, red light, trays, tongs, and all the little stuff that goes into a darkroom.

Lsengrav

Yes, thanks,
I am in need of a a timer.

Lsengrav

relie wrote:

Let me know if you're looking for timers. I have 2 Gralab timers that I'll give you a real good deal on.
Dave

Yes, thanks,
I am in need of a timer.

relie Loc: Western Massachusetts

I'll post a picture tomorrow. Both timers shipped $70. How's that work?
Dave

domcomm Loc: Denver, CO

I had a Bessler 67 Dichro enlarger, too, with the standard condensers. Then I got a chance to get a cold-light head, which is what Amsel Adams used. What a difference!!! With condensers, the light goes through the neg at different speeds, depending on the density. With a cold-light head, the light goes through all densities are the same speed, so there is much more detail available in the print.