Re: 6x7 enlarging lens?

> >> Schneider Componon-S  80mm f/5.6
> >
> > This is totally incorrect. Unlike the Rodagon and El-Nikkor 80mm lenses,
the
> > Schneider is not rated by the manufacturer to cover 6x7 (it covers 6x6
max).
> > Image circle is not strictly determined by focal length. For example for
> > 6x9, Schneider uses a 100mm lens and the others use 105mm.
>
> That's funny; the Schneider Componon I use for 6x9 is a 105mm.
>
> David "unless whoever engraved the lens is lying" Nebenzahl
>
The current version is the Schneider Componon-S 100mm f5.6. Perhaps you have
the older Componon (no S). That just confirms that focal length does not
directly determine covering power (image circle) in enlarging lenses. The
100mm has a slightly wider angle of view and still handles up to 6x9.