Name: Nikon EL 80mm f/5.6 Lens
Brand: Nikon
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Nikon EL 80mm f/5.6 Lens is a high-quality enlarging lens designed for precise and sharp image reproduction. Ideal for darkroom professionals...read more.

The Nikon EL 80mm f/5.6 Lens is a high-quality enlarging lens designed for precise and sharp image reproduction. Ideal for darkroom professionals and enthusiasts, it offers excellent optical performance for enlarging medium format negatives.

Designed for precise image reproduction with sharpness and clarity.

High-Quality Optics

Lightweight and compact, suitable for darkroom setups.

Compact Design

Compatible with various enlarger systems.

Wide Compatibility

The Nikon EL **80mm f/5.6** is a **prime**, **manual focus** lens classified in the **Special Effect** type and designed for **medium format** applications. With a maximum aperture of **f/5.6** and a fixed focal length of **80mm**, it covers the standard focal length range for medium format work. The lens weighs just **150g**, keeping it light and manageable for enlarger or copy stand mounting. It features a **Fixed Lens** mount configuration and is listed under the 'Other' camera system, reflecting its specialized enlarging heritage rather than compatibility with standard interchangeable-lens systems. There is no autofocus — focus is entirely **manual**, which suits the deliberate pace of darkroom printing and precision imaging workflows. Image stabilization is absent, as expected for a stationary-use enlarging optic. For photographers invested in film-based darkroom processes or exploring creative repurposing of enlarging optics, the Nikon EL 80mm f/5.6 offers a compact and purpose-built medium format option.

Fixed 80mm focal length is optimally matched for enlarging medium format negatives at standard projection distances.

80mm Enlarging Lens

Image circle designed to cover medium format negatives, making it well-suited for printing 120 film frames without vignetting.

Medium Format Coverage

Standard aperture for an enlarging lens, providing a balance between image brightness on the easel and depth of field during printing.

f/5.6 Maximum Aperture

Precise manual focus control suits the deliberate, repeatable adjustments required in darkroom enlarging and copy stand work.

Manual Focus Design

At just 150g, the lens places minimal load on enlarger lens boards and copy stand mounts.

Lightweight Build

Nikon EL enlarging lenses are widely used by photographers adapted to mirrorless and bellows systems for macro and copy work.

Repurposable Optic

User Manual

Nikon EL 80mm f/5.6

Nikon EL 80mm f/5.6 Lens

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The Nikon EL 80mm f/5.6 Lens is a high-quality enlarging lens designed for precise and sharp image reproduction. Ideal for darkroom professionals and enthusiasts, it offers excellent optical performance for enlarging medium format negatives.Great condition. Untested of course but aperture works smoothly. There is white scuff on the lens cap.

The Nikon EL 80mm f/5.6 Lens is a high-quality enlarging lens designed for precise and sharp image reproduction. Ideal for darkroom professionals and enthusiasts, it offers excellent optical performance for enlarging medium format negatives. Great condition. Untested of course but aperture works smoothly. There is white scuff on the lens cap.

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Portrait, Product, Studio
Lens Type	Other
Format	Medium Format
Zoom/Prime	Prime
Focal Length	80mm
Maximum Aperture	f/5.6
Camera System	Other
Lens Mount	Other
Autofocus	No
Focus Type	Manual
Image Stabilization	None
Weight	150g

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