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by typestar
Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:49 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 5x Magnification Ideas and Suggestions
Replies: 27
Views: 4271

I was going to reply that I had given up on stacking combos ... Which telephoto? ... The Sigma 150 macro would give me a little over 5x. Hi Robert, I believe you do not plan to use "relay"-lenses below 135mm - but -- IF a combo -- what about using the Nikon 100 mm Scanner Lens as a base? Are the 10...
by typestar
Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:03 am
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: FS: Sigma Life-Size Attachment 52mm
Replies: 0
Views: 1320

FS: Sigma Life-Size Attachment 52mm

I sell

1 Sigma Life-Size Attachment (52mm) in original plastic case:

I ask 40 EUR (+ shipping) - no paypal-fees if your want to use normal European EUR bank transfer). I ship from Austria

Thankyou for your interest !
& best wishes:

typestar
by typestar
Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Comparing macro lenses using MTF - part III - 0.66x
Replies: 31
Views: 5424

I remember seeing the MTF, etc curves as published by Rodenstock but for some reason can't find them now.... Does anyone have ... perhaps a saved copy? Hi Ray! I just have checked my saved copy from Rodenstock -- The German and English language catalog has first been published in May 2009 (as the o...
by typestar
Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:38 am
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: FS: Custom tripod-adapter for Nikon Printing Nikkor 105 mm
Replies: 0
Views: 1464

FS: Custom tripod-adapter for Nikon Printing Nikkor 105 mm

For all of the appreciated Printing-Nikkor users here: I have to offer a custom-made tripod-adapter /lens collar for the Printing-Nikkor 2.8/105 mm (A-version); real massive black anodized aluminum with fitting threads and tripod-ring; tripod ring can be unmounted; with the Nikon BR2A this can be di...
by typestar
Thu Sep 06, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Comparing macro lenses using MTF - Part I
Replies: 6
Views: 2632

Re: Comparing macro lenses using MTF - Part I

Hoping you will find following parts both interesting and useful. Miljenko, as many of us like the intensive hard testing-work and the detailled results and comparison of appreciated member Robert O'toole, it will be interesting to see your findings for some of the lenses you list here. appreciated...
by typestar
Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:30 am
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: SOLD: X-Rite ColorMunki SmileColour Calibrator - brandnew
Replies: 0
Views: 1215

SOLD: X-Rite ColorMunki SmileColour Calibrator - brandnew

SOLD now -- thankyou for watching. X-Rite ColorMunki Smile LCD Monitor Colour Calibrator package Product-foto: http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/userpix/846_colormunkismile_06_1.jpg retail price = 99.- EUR my price: 50.- EUR (+ shipping + paypal-fees, no fees for a normal EUR bank-transfer) Than...
by typestar
Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:47 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: SOLD: Qioptiq Optem HR 10x NA 0.45 Objective
Replies: 0
Views: 1603

SOLD: Qioptiq Optem HR 10x NA 0.45 Objective

SOLD now: Qioptiq Optem HR 10x NA 0.45Objective Optics itself in best condition, the black barrel shows some wear (which I taped); as the black outer Barrel unscrews easily, the objective shows a clean appearence; The Qioptiq Optem HR 10x is the Edmund Optics 10x M Plan HR Objective -- (and this is...
by typestar
Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: FS: Like NEW Sony A7 M2 mirrorless body in original box
Replies: 0
Views: 1255

FS: Like NEW Sony A7 M2 mirrorless body in original box

I sell a LIKE NEW Sony A7 M2 body , which I used rarely only a few days in my local area in 2017. The camera is in really like new - best condition therefore, no scratches or dust, display new etc. I purchased it in the UK in November 2017 and tried it only a few days /hours then with different "old...
by typestar
Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: Equipment Exchange
Topic: SOLD! Nikon Macro-Nikkor f4.5/35 mm
Replies: 0
Views: 1242

SOLD! Nikon Macro-Nikkor f4.5/35 mm

THIS is SOLD now and in good hands, thankyou Nikon (Multiphot) Macro-Nikkor f4.5/35 mm[/b] This is one of the four lenses of the NIKON Multiphot Macro-System. it comes in (really collectible condition) in a orig. Nikon protecting plastic case and included is the original Nikon-Bajonett-Adapterring--...
by typestar
Sun Aug 26, 2018 5:23 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 3X test - Objectives vs Lenses - Final Results Online
Replies: 22
Views: 3479

Great test again

Dear Robert, thankyou very much for this test, again. I only can imagine, how much time and efforts you invested in all your testing and - like many in this community - I love and appreciate your GREAT work! Considering the age of optical construction (designed for the large Polaroid copy camera) --...
by typestar
Mon Jan 01, 2018 10:38 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 4X LENS TEST PART 3 - ENLARGING LENSES
Replies: 26
Views: 6224

Re: thankyou, again

quote="typestar"]... and in retro the recommended range is 3-5X! Sounds promising right? Thats what I thought! http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/userpix/3062_Schneider90mmAPOCompononLineScanLensonSonyA6300RobertOToolePhotography_1.jpg After spending way too much time, just getting to lens to hi...
by typestar
Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:12 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 4X LENS TEST PART 3 - ENLARGING LENSES
Replies: 26
Views: 6224

thankyou, again

Dear Robert, Let me also say thankyou again for all your efforts and the comparisons +information. Glad to see, that the SK 2/28 xenon works so well and a/my old metal-barell Xenon 2/35 mm could play in the same range (unfortunately not covering APS-C size). Reassuring, that "APO", again, must not b...
by typestar
Sat Dec 30, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Printing Nikkor 105 and Zeiss S-Planar 74 mm tested
Replies: 10
Views: 1635

Re: Printing Nikkor 105 and Zeiss S-Planar 74 mm tested

I used some vacation time to test ... Printing Nikkor 105 mm f/2.8. Proved its worth once more at 1x, even on Micro 4/3 and even in 50 Mpixel enhanced resolution mode. Thanks again to Christian (member typestar) for providing this lens. ... Dear Enrico, I am glad to see, that the PN 105 (and the cu...
by typestar
Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:56 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Tube Lens Shootout Any Advice or Assistance?
Replies: 29
Views: 4682

Tube-lenses for shoot-out tests

Dear Robert, great to see a further extension of the tests For the "classic" 200mm test with (old or newer) primes (to fit the specifications for infinity lenses) I believe a "normal" 200 mm "old" Nikkor (Q, etc.) would be a "normal" standard . As you list the 135mm and 105 mm Nikkor lenses: How far...
by typestar
Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 4X Objective Test Part Two - High End Objectives
Replies: 29
Views: 6281

Nikon TU Plan specs

Also I plan to run a 5X test soon,... TU plan Fluor 5X (fresnel lens!) .... Robert, This will be very interesting, too. Please correct me, I read about them before. So I am not sure, of course... but according to this product-sheet, the technique is described as "Fly's eye lens" --- http://www.opto...