Tessar enlarger lens optimised for 2:1-6:1 magnification. Disengageable click stops and M39 mount. (Cat 14.150)

Tessar enlarger lens optimised for 2:1-6:1 magnification. Click stops and M25 mount. (Cat 14.165)

Tessar enlarger lens in 25mm mount. [V1] and [V2] likely optically identical: optimised for 4:1 magnification. Blue card box packaging.

Tessar enlarger lens in 25mm mount. Metal barrel marked '50'. Black [V2] version likely optically identical to [V1]: optimised for 4:1 magnification. Blue card box packaging.

Tessar enlarger lens in 25mm mount. [Cat 10.320].

Tessar enlarger lens.

Silver Tessar enlarger lens in 25mm mount with M39 adaptor ring. Round aperture version.

Tessar enlarger lens in 25mm mount with M39 adaptor ring. Round aperture version.

Tessar enlarger lens.

Tessar enlarger lens in large format mount.

Black Tessar enlarger lens. Post 1983 version [V5] has revised polycarbonate body and serials printed on rear cell.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. Chromed brass barrel marked '105'. Single coated.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. Black polycarbonate barrel with zebra aperture ring. Cosmetically unaltered for 13 years, but later versions multicoated.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. Chromed brass body.

Entry-level zebra triplet enlarger lens with 'squircular' aperture. Product images by Foto Koeberl.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. Black plastic body.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. All silver body.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens: all-silver body with black fascia marked 'f=5cm'. Usually seen in enlarger mount or lensboard. Product images by Foto Koeberl.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens: all-silver body. Hollow red triangle (Δ=delta) on fascia denotes Duroptan single-coating.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens: black body with silver metal rings. Hollow red triangle (Δ=delta) on fascia denotes Duroptan single-coating. Vertical lines on aperture markings differ from [V4].

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. Same aperture markings as [V5] but aperture ring taller and knurling shorter. Chromed brass body is marked '50' . Single-coated.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. Chromed brass body marked '021'. Appears identical to other '021' Componar 50/4.5 [V5-6] but mounts vary. Single-coated.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens: black body with silver metal rings. Single-coated. Appears identical to other '021' Componar 50/4.5 [V5-6] but mounts vary. Product images by Foto-Koeberl Graz.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. Chromed brass body marked '021'. Likely similar to [V5] variants but mounts vary widely in this period (1954-1960). [V6] is probably a late example of a 'bare' [V5]. Single-coated.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens: black mount; silver nose. Single coated.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. Chromed brass body marked '50'. Some versions also marked 'Durst' in orange.

Entry-level zebra triplet enlarger lens

Entry-level zebra triplet enlarger lens. Chrome barrel marked 037. True curved aperture blades.

Entry-level triplet enlarger lens. [V9] has black plastic barrel with zebra aperture ring and square aperture. Succeeded by Componar-C models in c.1976. Often comes with M39 or other adaptor.

Final, faster, recomputed version of Schneider's triplet enlarger lens, superceded by Componar-S. Plastic-barrel with aperture scale illumination. Multicoated. [Cat 37 578] or, in 1985: [14455]

Triplet enlarger lens reviewed by Photo-ciné magazine in 1980, when the retail price was 215 francs. Boxes marked 'LB'. Superceded by Componar-C 50/2.8.

Multicoated triplet enlarger lens. [V1] has single line aperture indicator and concave-5 aperture.

Multicoated, facelifted version of Schneider's final triplet enlarger lens. Black plastic barrel with illuminated aperture scale. [V2] has 'split-circle' indicator and straight-6 diaphragm. Superceded by Componar-S.

Tessar enlarger lens AKA Meopta Anaret-S 80/4.5. Optimised for 6:1 to 10:1. [Cat. 15819]

Silver body enlarger lens.

First generation multicoated West German enlarger lens with silver metal body.

Silver body enlarger lens.

Silver body enlarger lens.

Silver body enlarger lens.

Six-element enlarger lens with Makro Iris from Schneider's Machine Vision range. [US Cat# 25-014794]. Subsequently rebranded [Cat# 14794], then, in 2021, Pyrite 28/2.8. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Six-element macro/enlarger lens with Makro Iris from Schneider's Unifoc range. In 2021 rebranded Pyrite 28/2.8. [Cat# 14794]

First generation six-element enlarger lens with chromed barrel and scalloped 15-blade diaphragm. Image circle insufficient to cover full frame at infinity, but prized for macro performance when reversed. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

First generation six-element enlarger lens with black metal barrel and scalloped 15-blade diaphragm. Image circle insufficient to cover full frame at infinity, but prized for macro performance when reversed. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Six-element enlarger lens with black barrel, split-circle aperture indicators and Convex-5 aperture. Image circle insufficient to cover full frame at infinity, but prized for macro performance when reversed. [US Cat# 10-010340]. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Six-element enlarger lens with black barrel, split-circle aperture indicators and Convex-5 aperture. As [V3] but with M39 Leica rear mount. Image circle insufficient to cover full frame at infinity, but prized for macro performance when reversed. [US Cat# 10-010340].

Six-element enlarger lens with black plastic barrel and green aperture window. Most (earlier) models  [V5] have a 15mm front element, flush rear cell assembly with a broad retaining ring and Convex-5 aperture. However in 1991 there was an undocumented [V6] which has a 16mm front element, a protruding rear assembly (H2=5mm) using narrow retaining rings, and the Makro Iris diaphragm. Image circle insufficient to cover full frame at infinity, but prized for macro performance when reversed. [US Cat# 10-037275 (?)]. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Six-element enlarger lens with black plastic barrel and green aperture window. Lower serials  [V5] have 15mm front element, flush rear cell assembly with a broad retaining ring, and a Convex-5 aperture. Late serials - likely only those produced in 1993/1994 - [V6] are similar but have 16mm front element, protruding rear assembly (H2=5mm) with narrow retaining rings, and Schneider's Makro Iris. Image circle insufficient to cover full frame at infinity, but prized for macro performance when reversed. [Cat# 28-0012]. Product images by Westmünsterland > and  CloseUp Photography >

Six-element enlarger lens with black metal barrel and fixed aperture. Image circle insufficient to cover full frame at infinity, but prized for macro performance when reversed.

Six-element enlarger lens with fixed aperture. This 30.5mm threaded version was also used for industrial and minlab applications. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Six-element enlarger lens with fixed aperture and XL cylinder mount. Reportedly measures f3.7. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Small format six-element enlarger lens. [V3] has a large bisected-circle aperture indicator, 25mm mount and a five-blade aperture. [US Cat# 10-010340]. Despite failing to cover full frame at infinity, this lens is justly prized for its macro performance when reversed. Sample images by simple.joy >. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Small format six-element enlarger lens. [V4] has a plastic barrel and green aperture window. Early models have the Convex-5 aperture; late models (pictured) have conventionally curved 'Makro Iris' blades. [Cat# 37 277 | US#: 10-037277]. Despite failing to cover full frame at infinity, this lens is justly prized for its macro performance when reversed. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Small format six-element enlarger lens. [V5] has a fixed aperture and cylinder mount. Despite failing to cover full frame at infinity, this lens is justly prized for its macro performance when reversed. Product images by CloseUp Photography >

Silver and brass body [V1] packaged in Durst mount. Fascia not marked Durst, as later versions. Hollow red triangle (Δ=delta) on fascia denotes Duroptan single-coating.

Silver and brass body [V1] marked '027' has an 'L' mark over f16 and a true circular diaphragm.

Silver body enlarger lens [V3] marked 'CPN 50'. No 'L'-mark on f16 aperture'. Scalloped aperture. Serial numbers beginning 9,xxx,xxx absent.

[V4] has black metal barrel with enlarged dual knurled dials. Marked 'CPN 50'. Scalloped-15 aperture.

Black enlarger lens with Convex-5 diaphragm and improved Double-Gauss formulation – previous versions of Componon 50/4 were five-element. [V5] has a plastic barrel marked with a split-circle aperture graphic. Commonly sold with M39 adaptor.

Silver body compact M25 enlarger lens.

Later black body enlarger lens in 25mm mount.

Early silver body enlarger lens in 25mm mount.

Black body enlarger lens. V2 has moon aperture graphic. [Cat 10 354].

Black body enlarger lens produced from 1982-1983 only (pre-f32 aperture lever model [V4]). Image circle: 56mm. [Cat 10 596].

Black body enlarger lens. Image circle: 56mm.