{"product_id":"meopta-belar-75mm-f-4-5","title":"Meopta Belar 75mm f\/4.5","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eMeopta Belar 75mm f\/4.5 - Good Condition | Medium Format Enlarging Lens | Classic European Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Meopta Belar 75mm f\/4.5 (S\/N: 180611) is a precision-engineered lens from the renowned Czechoslovakian manufacturer Meopta, specifically designed for medium format film enlarging. Known for its exceptional flatness of field and high resolving power, the Belar series was a staple in darkrooms across Europe for decades. This 75mm focal length is the \"sweet spot\" for enlarging 6x6cm negatives, ensuring that your prints maintain sharpness from the center all the way to the extreme corners. Built with a robust metal barrel and featuring high-quality optical glass, this lens is a testament to the legendary mechanical durability of Meopta equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_d340c026b4aa27b3-76\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-139 citation-end-139\"\u003eOptimized 75mm focal length for professional 6x6cm medium format enlarging\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eFour-element optical design for superior edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_d340c026b4aa27b3-77\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-138 citation-end-138\"\u003eConstant f\/4.5 maximum aperture for bright, easy focusing under the enlarger\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_d340c026b4aa27b3-78\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-137 citation-end-137\"\u003ePrecision click-stop aperture ring for tactile control in darkroom conditions\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_d340c026b4aa27b3-79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-136 citation-end-136\"\u003eCompact and durable all-metal construction built for a lifetime of use\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003eStandard M23.5 or M39 mounting (typical for Meopta Opemus enlargers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003eHigh-contrast rendering ideal for both traditional silver gelatin and modern digital scanning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntroductory Paragraph\u003c\/b\u003e The Meopta Belar 75mm f\/4.5 is an essential tool for the serious film photographer. This specific unit (S\/N: 180611) represents a period when Meopta was competing with the finest German optics, delivering a lens that provides professional results at an accessible price point. While its primary home is on a Meopta Opemus or Magnifax enlarger, many modern photographers have begun adapting these lenses to digital mirrorless cameras for macro photography due to their incredible sharpness at close distances. Whether you are printing 120 film in a traditional darkroom or experimenting with \"alt-glass\" on a digital sensor, the Belar 75mm offers a level of clarity and character that is truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_d340c026b4aa27b3-80\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good condition. \u003cspan class=\"citation-135 citation-end-135\"\u003eThe lens barrel (S\/N: 180611) shows normal signs of light use and minor cosmetic surface wear consistent with its vintage age.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The optics are clear, free from fungus, haze, or significant scratches. \u003cspan class=\"citation-134 citation-end-134\"\u003eThe aperture blades are clean, free of oil, and move smoothly across the entire range.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The mounting threads are in excellent condition. This unit comes complete with its original protective case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/b\u003e \"There is something very special about Meopta glass from this era. What I love about this S\/N: 180611 is the micro-contrast; when you’re printing a 6x6 negative, the Belar 75mm pulls out textures in the shadows that other lenses simply miss. It’s an incredibly honest lens—it doesn't distort or color the light, it just passes it through with surgical precision. It’s a rugged, dependable piece of European history. For the darkroom enthusiast, this is a 'must-have' lens that will consistently deliver gallery-quality prints.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eMeopta Belar 75mm f\/4.5 Lens (S\/N: 180611)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eOriginal Meopta Protective Hard Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eCamera Type: Lenses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_d340c026b4aa27b3-81\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-133 citation-end-133\"\u003eLens Mount: M23.5 (standard for many Meopta enlargers)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eFocal Length: 75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eAperture Range: f\/4.5 - f\/22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003eCategory: 4. Film, Darkroom \u0026amp; Scanning ▸ Darkroom Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003eFilter Size: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meopta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53988007051604,"sku":"B105W5245BG","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_5572_b1c30455-b8fa-4fa3-bf60-c8689eb8441c.jpg?v=1774092481","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/fr\/products\/meopta-belar-75mm-f-4-5","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}