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In article , Matt Clara wrote:
Is this considered a flat-field lens? Yes, and a good one at that. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, C.T.O. GW&T Ltd., Jerusalem Israel IL Voice: 972-544-608-069 IL Fax: 972-2-648-1443 U.S. Voice: 1-215-821-1838 |
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Matt Clara said:
Is this considered a flat-field lens? Haven't heard that expression before, but I did recently swap one of those for a Canon F1N body. I have extension tubes for my F2 and Nikkors, so if I ever need to do macro photography I am sure those would help. -- Ask yourself, "What would Elvis do?" |
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"Dallas" wrote in message
news Matt Clara said: Is this considered a flat-field lens? Haven't heard that expression before, but I did recently swap one of those for a Canon F1N body. I have extension tubes for my F2 and Nikkors, so if I ever need to do macro photography I am sure those would help. Flat field lenses are for reproducing documents or artwork--ya know, flat stuff... :-) My photography needs to start generating revenue, and this is something I should be able to offer as a service -- Regards, Matt Clara www.mattclara.com |
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"Matt Clara" wrote in message ...
Is this considered a flat-field lens? Virtually *all* photographic lenses are designed to have a flat field. There are only rare exceptions, and the 55mm micro is not one of them. The 55mm micro is one of the best-corrected photographic lenses you can buy, both for close-up and distant work. Of course its a flat field lens! Brian www.caldwellphotographic.com |
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"Matt Clara" wrote in message .. . "Dallas" wrote in message news Matt Clara said: Is this considered a flat-field lens? Haven't heard that expression before, but I did recently swap one of those for a Canon F1N body. I have extension tubes for my F2 and Nikkors, so if I ever need to do macro photography I am sure those would help. Flat field lenses are for reproducing documents or artwork--ya know, flat stuff... :-) My photography needs to start generating revenue, and this is something I should be able to offer as a service Mr. Caldwell indicates I'm spreading disinformation--the 55mm Nikon Macro is spoken of as a great lens for the above kind of copy work, and I've heard said that's because it's an excellent flat-field lens. Mr. Caldwell indicates that it's very well corrected, and perhaps that's really the reason it's great for copy work. -- Regards, Matt Clara www.mattclara.com |
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"Matt Clara" wrote in message . ..
"Matt Clara" wrote in message .. . "Dallas" wrote in message news Matt Clara said: Is this considered a flat-field lens? Haven't heard that expression before, but I did recently swap one of those for a Canon F1N body. I have extension tubes for my F2 and Nikkors, so if I ever need to do macro photography I am sure those would help. Flat field lenses are for reproducing documents or artwork--ya know, flat stuff... :-) My photography needs to start generating revenue, and this is something I should be able to offer as a service Mr. Caldwell indicates I'm spreading disinformation--the 55mm Nikon Macro is spoken of as a great lens for the above kind of copy work, and I've heard said that's because it's an excellent flat-field lens. Mr. Caldwell indicates that it's very well corrected, and perhaps that's really the reason it's great for copy work. Exactly how did I indicate that you're spreading disinformation?? Brian www.caldwellphotographic.com |
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"brian" wrote in message
m... "Matt Clara" wrote in message . .. "Matt Clara" wrote in message .. . "Dallas" wrote in message news Matt Clara said: Is this considered a flat-field lens? Haven't heard that expression before, but I did recently swap one of those for a Canon F1N body. I have extension tubes for my F2 and Nikkors, so if I ever need to do macro photography I am sure those would help. Flat field lenses are for reproducing documents or artwork--ya know, flat stuff... :-) My photography needs to start generating revenue, and this is something I should be able to offer as a service Mr. Caldwell indicates I'm spreading disinformation--the 55mm Nikon Macro is spoken of as a great lens for the above kind of copy work, and I've heard said that's because it's an excellent flat-field lens. Mr. Caldwell indicates that it's very well corrected, and perhaps that's really the reason it's great for copy work. Exactly how did I indicate that you're spreading disinformation?? Brian www.caldwellphotographic.com I didn't intend it as an insult, I'm merely correcting the disinformation I've been apparently spreading. When you corrected my understanding of flat-field lenses, I felt beholden to modify what I'd said to Dallas about flat-field lenses for copy work. Please elaborate on lenses for copy work if you're able. -- Regards, Matt Clara www.mattclara.com |
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"Matt Clara" wrote in message
I didn't intend it as an insult, I'm merely correcting the disinformation I've been apparently spreading. When you corrected my understanding of flat-field lenses, I felt beholden to modify what I'd said to Dallas about flat-field lenses for copy work. Please elaborate on lenses for copy work if you're able. No insult felt - I was concerned that I might have done the insulting. Another example of online miscommunication! As I said earlier, most photographic lenses are designed to work best on a flat image field. Perhaps its better to say that they are designed to have a flat image field for distant subjects. If this weren't the case, then you would have poor edge definition for objects at or near infinity. When you focus away from a lens' optimum magnification you will normally induce astigmatism which effectively changes the shape of the optimum image surface. Coma, distortion and other aberrations also get introduced, but these don't effect field flatness. By moving at least two groups of elements independently you can avoid this to a great extent. Using this technique, the 55/2.8 achieves a very stable aberration balance throughout its entire focusing range. In particular, the optimum image surface remains flat for all object distances. Brian www.caldwellphotographic.com |
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In article , Matt Clara
wrote: Is this considered a flat-field lens? This is my own understanding, based only on 20 years in photography, so please feel free to disagree: It IS a "flat field lens", but isn't "considered" one. There are dedicated lenses designed solely for repro work, that are designated flat-field lenses. That is, the optical design sacrifices other characteristics (like freedom from lens flare, etc) for the best possible resolution over a flat plane, and usually within a rather narrow range of reproduction ratios. That said, the Micro Nikkor will be all the "flat field" lens you're ever likely to need. It's characteristics for this purpose are excellent; I've done large amounts of copy work with that lens and it's predecessors, and have always had excellent results. Taking the stick by the other end, the only common lens specifically intended for other than a flat field would be the Ektanar-C, for slide projectors. |
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