Chance to buy a Rodagon and Componon

[jaimeb82]

Getting started into this world and trying not to buy things in the dark. I am looking to buy a Beseler 45 without much luck, it is ok because I don't have the room to build a darkroom yet. I found one for $180 without the lenses. The lenses are sold separate for $80. Two of them, one Rodagon and one 150 mm Componon. Both with the boards. I little search told me Componon seems to be good. Are they worth $80?

[Erik L]

I would say that 80 bucks isn't unreasonable if it's a componon S model. Rodagons and componon S are generally well regarded. If it is 80 for both i think it's a good deal. With that being said
if you are patient you will probably find a whole 4x5 setup with lenses for next to nothing these days. If you are in a hurry it doesn't look to be a bad deal.
good luck
erik

[Martin Aislabie]

Both are excellent

Take which ever looks and feels like it has seen less useage

All things being otherwise equal my preference would be for the Rodagon but only because it illuminates the apperture dial

Martin

[fschifano]

The Rodenstock Rodagon alone is worth the $80 if it is in good shape. Buy the lot for $80, use them for a while and sell off the one you like less. You may not get much for it, but it will be something. Both lenses are better than good. I suspect the Rodagon will be the higher quality lens, all other considerations being equal.