Used Durst Optar 50mm f/2.8 for Sale — From £34

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Durst's premium enlarging lens — the Optar 50mm f/2.8 for quality 35mm printing.

The Durst Optar 50mm f/2.8 is the premium tier in Durst's enlarging lens range — above the Neonon and Neotaron. The Optar provides the best flat-field correction and sharpness that Durst offers. At 50mm f/2.8, it serves 35mm negatives with the finest Durst darkroom quality. The premium tier of Italian enlarging optics.

The Optar is Durst's finest enlarging optic — providing better flat-field correction and edge sharpness than the Neonon tier. The f/2.8 provides bright focusing. Premium Italian enlarging quality. Competitive with German Rodenstock and Schneider alternatives. The best Durst option for demanding 35mm darkroom printing requiring maximum print quality.

No camera mount — enlarger thread. Weight minimal. Build quality is the finest Durst tier. The Optar at 50mm f/2.8 represents the best Durst offers for 35mm enlarging. Can potentially be adapted for digital macro via extension tubes due to the premium flat-field correction quality at close range.

Very cheap despite premium Durst quality due to declining darkroom demand. The Optar is Durst's finest — competitive with German alternatives. Can be adapted for digital macro. Premium darkroom optics at clearance pricing. The best choice within the Durst system for quality-demanding darkroom work.