Durst's 35mm enlarging lens — the Neonon 50mm for standard format darkroom printing.
The Durst Neonon 50mm f/2.8 is a 35mm enlarging lens from Italian Durst. The f/2.8 provides a brighter focusing image than typical f/4 alternatives. At 50mm, it serves 35mm negatives. The Neonon is Durst's standard enlarging lens range. Functional Italian darkroom optics designed for Durst enlarger systems.
The f/2.8 provides a brighter projected image for focusing — an advantage over slower alternatives. Flat-field correction adequate for standard prints. The Neonon quality is functional — adequate but not premium. Designed for Durst enlarger systems. The brighter f/2.8 is the practical advantage over f/3.5 and f/4 alternatives.
No camera mount — enlarger thread. Weight minimal. Build quality functional Italian. The f/2.8 is the main advantage — brighter for focusing. Darkroom only. Better enlarging optics from Nikon EL-Nikkor and Rodenstock Rodagon exist at similar near-zero pricing. Functional for Durst enlarger owners.
Essentially free. The f/2.8 provides brighter focusing. Functional Durst quality. Better options available. Darkroom only. Not a camera lens. Only for Durst enlarger owners wanting a matched system lens.