Comments on: Using enlarger lenses with the Fuji X System

By: B Greeshak

B Greeshak — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:52:07 +0000

I use a Fuji 135mm EX and mounted it on the 35-90 helecoid (https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-FHL-Focusing-Helicoid-Adapter/dp/B001G4VSB4?qid=1540579805&refinements=p_4%3AFotasy&s=Camera+%26+Photo&sr=1-188&ref=sr_1_188) using a 42-39 adapter. I THEN mount it to the M42- Fuji X helecoid adapter you have. Gives me a lot more subject distance to work with.

By: Leo

Leo — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:12:23 +0000

David great write up. I know I am late to the party here with a 5 year blog post, but do you have any idea where to find adapter for Wollensak or Kodak enlarger lenses? They seem to have threads of 40.5mmx 0.5-1mm??

I am trying to find a way to get them to m42 to use bellows or helicoids.

I have used it on my XM1 with helicoids and black electrical tape but it’s very inconvenient. I also separately tape on a hood to improve contrast.

By: Dave Kennard

Dave Kennard — Thu, 24 May 2018 19:14:20 +0000

In reply to John.

If you want to mount it reversed for macro work, you’ll probably want a couple of Fuji X mount extension tubes (bought as a set). Then a Fuji X reversing ring (Fuji X mount on one side and male filter threads on the other, normally 52mm or 58mm). Then a step up ring to go from the 52 / 58 / whatever of the reverse adapter to the 40.5mm thread of the lens.

This will give you fixed focus / magnification, other than adding / removing extension tubes. You just move the camera back / forth to focus.

If you want variable focus / magnification, then instead you want a Fuji X – M42 adapter with helical, then an M42 reverse adapter, then a step up ring to go from the 52 / 58 / whatever of the reverse adapter to the 40.5mm thread of the lens.

Hope that helps.

Dave

By: John

John — Sun, 06 May 2018 11:17:33 +0000

I have an EL-Nikkor 2.8 enlarging lens (to reverse) and Fuji XT1.
What are the missing necessary components?
Thank you.

By: Ricardo Janet

Ricardo Janet — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:00:52 +0000

Very interesting solution to a 50 mm enlarging lens. Have to search for new parts to try it…:)

I own two Beseler Color enlarging lenses: a 50 mm f/2.8 and a 75mm f/4.5. Both can be adapted to my Fuji XE-1 with a Fuji-m42 adapter + Asahi Pentax Close focusing Helicoid (15-30mm) + m42-m39 ring giving me full infinity focus with the 75 mm and about 1.5 meters with the 50mm.
Need to try your solution!

Saludos from Querétaro, México.

By: BobBill

BobBill — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:35:27 +0000

+1 and Thanks!