Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 – Enlarging Lens

Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 – Enlarging Lens 

Mount: M39 (39mm enlarger thread)
Condition: Used – Good Condition

The Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5, serial number 33302, is a classic enlarging lens manufactured in Czechoslovakia by Meopta, known for their durable and optically sound lenses for darkroom use. This 50mm version is ideal for enlarging 35mm negatives and was a common choice in Meopta’s Opemus enlargers.

Thanks to its M39 thread, the lens can also be adapted for macro photography or experimental digital imaging with the right setup.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 50mm – ideal for enlarging 35mm film

• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5

• Mount: M39 (standard enlarger thread; not rangefinder-compatible)

• Aperture Range: Typically f/4.5 to f/16

• Aperture Blades: Usually 5 or 6, with clickless manual adjustment

• Usage: Darkroom enlarging or adapted for macro/creative digital use

• Build: Compact metal body with clear engraved markings

• Optical Coating: Single-coated glass for contrast and clarity

What’s Included

• Meopta Belar 50mm f/4.5 lens (Serial No. 33302)
  

Condition

Used – Good condition

• Glass: Clean and clear with no haze or fungus; minor internal dust may be present

• Aperture: Moves smoothly and blades are clean

• Barrel: Shows typical wear from use, but all markings are legible