Posted by Stephen on January 01, 2001 at 18:37:10:
In Reply to: Unsharp Xenar 4.5 on Century posted by JimH on January 01, 2001 at 18:16:00:: I can't get acceptable prints larger than 8x from my
: Century using the Xenar lens. I've examined the lens
: and it appears clear (no fungus, etc.). The 3-element
: Graftar off of my other Century makes sharper images!
: The Xenar lacks sharpness at all aperatures. I've
: used a tripod and taken all precautions to avoid
: camera shake, but still can't get good prints on FP4+
: with the Xenar....bad lens?
How are you focusing with the lens?
Any of the following could cause it:
Ground glass not in the correct position.
The rangefinder is off.
The lens is assembled incorrectly.
Stephen