Rodenstock 360mm f/9 APO-Gerogon (58mm Mount) Enlarging Lens Review

The Rodenstock 360mm f/9 APO-Gerogon is a specialized enlarging lens designed for darkroom work, particularly for making large prints from medium and large format negatives. With its 58mm mount and 360mm focal length, it sits in the upper range of Rodenstock's APO-Gerogon line, intended for projecting larger negative formats with excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal chromatic aberration thanks to its apochromatic design.

This is a used unit available through KEH in excellent condition, meaning it shows minor cosmetic wear but remains fully functional. At $173, it represents a niche purchase for analog photographers and printmakers who maintain active darkroom setups. The APO-Gerogon series has long been respected among darkroom practitioners for optical quality and color fidelity, making it a solid choice for those working with color or demanding black-and-white enlargements. As enlarging lenses go, the 360mm focal length is best suited for larger format work, so it's not a general-purpose enlarger lens for 35mm shooters.