Rodenstock's medium format enlarging lens — the Rodagon 60mm for 6x4.5 and 6x6 printing.
The Rodenstock Rodagon 60mm f/4 is a premium enlarging lens from Rodenstock's flagship Rodagon series, designed for medium format (6x6cm or 6x7cm) negative darkroom enlargement, where the slightly longer 60mm focal length compared to 50mm provides better coverage of the larger negative format.
The lens provides 60mm at f/4 maximum aperture with the Rodagon's premium multi-coating and six-element flat-field optical design, optimised for medium format negative projection. The longer focal length accommodates larger negative dimensions without the vignetting a 50mm would show at medium format.
The Rodagon 60mm is the choice of fine-art darkroom printers working with medium format negatives (6x6cm Hasselblad, 6x7cm Mamiya/Pentax 67) who demand the highest possible print quality. Its optical quality is comparable to the finest enlarging lenses available.
Inspect Rodagon multi-coating carefully for integrity. Test aperture blade operation for oil-free, clean transitions. Verify mounting thread compatibility with the intended medium-format enlarger head. Optical condition is paramount for this premium enlarging lens.