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Nikon 80mm f/5.6N EL-Nikkor Enlarging Lens for 6x6cm Film (AS-IS, UNTESTED)

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Nikon 80mm f/5.6N EL-Nikkor Enlarging Lens for 6x6cm Film (AS-IS, UNTESTED) - Main image
$62.86 $84.95 In stock

Category: Vintage-Collectables Gear

NOTE: This item is being sold AS-IS and may not be returned or exchanged. Item is untested.

The Opteka HD 500mm f/8 is a third-party catadioptric mirror lens offering a long telephoto focal length in a compact, lightweight form factor relative to conventional telephoto designs of equivalent reach. The fixed f/8 aperture and mirror optical construction produce the characteristic donut-shaped bokeh associated with mirror lenses. The lens features a fixed focus design with a manual focus ring and accepts standard 72mm filters. Included with this listing is a Canon FD mount adapter, allowing the lens to be used on Canon FD-mount film SLR bodies, though the lens can also be adapted to a wide range of mirrorless systems via appropriate T-mount adapters.

– 500mm focal length catadioptric mirror lens
– Fixed f/8 aperture
– Compact and lightweight mirror lens construction
– Characteristic donut-shaped bokeh rendering
– Manual focus operation
– T-mount design with included Canon FD adapter
– Adaptable to mirrorless systems via T-mount adapters
– Filter thread: 72mm

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Emily T. ★★★★★

I took a chance on this untested enlarging lens for my darkroom setup, and the aperture ring clicks into place with satisfying precision. The 80mm focal length is perfect for my 6x6cm negatives, producing sharp prints with nice contrast. For the price, it was well worth the gamble.

Edward ★★★★★

The glass is crystal clear and the aperture ring clicks with that satisfying precision you hope for in vintage gear, even though it’s sold as-is. I’ve mounted it on my enlarger for 6x6 and the build feels solid as a tank, so the risk was worth it.

Ava ★★★★★

I took a chance on this untested enlarging lens and it’s surprisingly clear for its age—the glass has no visible scratches or haze. It mounted easily on my enlarger and the 80mm focal length gives nice sharp results with 6x6 negatives. For a vintage piece sold as-is, this was a solid gamble that pai