denny_rane Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 <p>I have a Bessler 23C for 35mm film. It has a Nikor 50mm lens.<br> I am not very hip to darkroom techniques. Is that a pretty decent lens or was it just a "budget" item that came with the original kit.?<br> Do you guys change that very often.?<br> Thank You</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Marcus Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 <p>The Nikor50mm enlarging lens is top-notch. This lens will exceed your expectations.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 <p> Only one of the best ever Nikkor.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 <p>If it's the ƒ2.8, it will easily outpace your darkroom skills as a newbie. Check on-line for some alignment information on the Beseler as its alignment will influence your results about as much as the optics. A grain focuser is an inexpensive aid for quality, too. Enjoy your new journey!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny_rane Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 <p>Thank You. I was not trying to test anybody's Forum Manners...I realize the Nikon/Nikkor connection, but was not sure if THIS was a good piece of glass.<br> And I misspelled.....it is not Nikor, but El-Nikkor with a Nikon lens cap. The aperture is from 4.0 to 16.0<br> Thanks Again</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrydressler Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 <p> Totally different beast then. You need to start this thread over.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_shriver Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 <p>Used EL-Nikkor 50mm f/2.8 lenses sell for $20 to $30 on eBay. Worth the upgrade. (Ignore Buy-It-Now prices higher than $30, they are <em>sucker deals</em>.)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 It's fine. I have the 50/4 EL Nikkor, and the slightly better 80/5.6 EL Nikkor N. No need to replace it now. Use it for awhile. If the darkroom bug bites, then you might consider another lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_shearman1 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Excellent lens. No need to change. As for alignment don't go there yet. Too complicated for a beginner. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny_rane Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 <p>Thanks for all the advice. Yeah...I have A LOT to Learn/Remember. I have not been in a Darkroom since about 1980, and never actually had one of my own.<br> So I am reading manuals, searching the forums, watching Youtube, etc. etc.<br> Thanks Again.....I Appreciate It</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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