Hoya's premium enlarging lens — the Super EL 50mm for quality 35mm printing.
The Hoya Super EL 50mm f/2.8 is a premium enlarging lens from Hoya — better known as a filter manufacturer but also producing quality enlarging optics. The Super EL designation indicates their premium enlarging tier. At 50mm f/2.8, it serves 35mm negatives. Hoya's filter manufacturing expertise in multi-coating translates to good enlarging quality.
Good Hoya quality — the Super EL is their premium enlarging tier. Multi-coating from Hoya's filter expertise provides good contrast. The f/2.8 provides bright focusing. Flat-field correction good. Hoya's enlarging lenses are less well-known than their filters but provide quality above budget alternatives. A good Japanese enlarging option.
No camera mount — enlarger thread. Weight minimal. Build quality good Japanese Hoya. The Super EL multi-coating is Hoya's strength from their filter manufacturing. The 50mm for 35mm enlarging at f/2.8 provides a quality printing experience. Can potentially be adapted for macro via extension tubes.
Very cheap. Good Hoya quality from their coating expertise. The Super EL designation ensures premium within Hoya's range. Less known than EL-Nikkor but genuinely good. Premium enlarging optics at clearance pricing. Can potentially be adapted for digital macro work.