Pacific Image PrimeFilm 10,000 dpi Scanner Lens vs Nikon 3000 dpi Lens Test

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Pacific Image PrimeFilm 10,000 dpi Scanner Lens vs Nikon 3000 dpi Lens Test

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Just posted a test of a PrimeFilm XE scanner lens, one of Pacific Image Electronics advertised 10,000 dpi scanner line up.

This test is really important for a couple of reasons.

-Finally I get to see what an advertised 10,000 dpi scanner lens is really like.
-The results from the 3100 dpi Nikon LS-3510AF lens blew me away!
-The Pacific Image 10,000 dpi lenses turn out to be very similar to their 3,000 dpi lenses
-This test was completed in the shortest time ever, 2 days from opening the box to published.

Link to the full test on my site: https://www.closeuphotography.com/prime ... -lens-test

FACTS FIRST: PF10K SCANNER LENS
42mm focal length

f/6 forward, f/6.4 in reverse

Full frame coverage

Optimized for 1x

PF10K LENS SPECS
Pacific Image PrimeFilm 42mm f/6 Scanner Lens
Type: 35mm film format
Image circle: full frame coverage
Focal length: 42mm
Barrel OD: 16mm
Barrel Length: 19mm
Iris: preset aperture
Fixed Aperture: f/6 forward, f/6.4 in reverse (measured)
Chromatic Correction: APO
Mounting / Filter threads: None
Magnification: 1x (37mm/36mm)
Optical design: Unknown
Mounting: barrel marking towards the subject
Mounting threads: none
Accessory threads: none
Lens coverage: full frame
Source: lens made in Taiwan
Design includes cover glass: yes, 0.5mm

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1.1X SCANNER LENS TEST: 10,000 DPI LENS VS 3100 DPI LENS

PF10K 42mm f/6 Set-up: Barrel paint mark towards subject

Nikon 51mm f/3.6: Barrel paint mark towards subject

Camera: Sony α7R IV, Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV (A7R4)
Sensor size: Full Frame. 35.7mm x 23.8mm. 42.91 mm diagonal. 3.76 micron sensor pitch
Flash: Godox TT350s wireless flash x 2 with one Godox X1s 2.4G wireless flash transmitter
Vertical stand: Nikon MM-11 with a Nikon focus block

The sharpest frame was then selected out of a stack of images made in 4 micron steps. Separate images were selected for center, edge, and corner if needed. Each image was processed in PS CC with identical settings with all noise reduction and lens correction turned off, all settings were zeroed out (true zero) and the same settings were used for all of the images. All of the images shown here are single files. The PF10K lens used different frames for the crop images, the Nikon was just a single frame for all the crop areas!
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Be sure to click on the link below each image to open the file in a new window, right click and save the image to view in a different app for best results.


100% Center Crop

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100% Edge Crop

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100% Far Corner Crop


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Two things to take away from this test?

The Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm XE scanner lens is not a 10,000 dpi lens. #-o

The XE lens is not bad just not anywhere near a high-end scanner lens.

Surprise, the Nikon LS-3510 is shockingly good! :shock:

Questions, comments?

Best,

Robert

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Re: Pacific Image PrimeFilm 10,000 dpi Scanner Lens vs Nikon 3000 dpi Lens Test

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Re: Pacific Image PrimeFilm 10,000 dpi Scanner Lens vs Nikon 3000 dpi Lens Test

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Pau wrote:
Sun May 30, 2021 11:50 am
(The page at your website is under password)
Oh Sorry Pau. Thanks for letting me know. Fixed now!

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Re: Pacific Image PrimeFilm 10,000 dpi Scanner Lens vs Nikon 3000 dpi Lens Test

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Update:

Added Chromatic Aberration test image just now. No trace of LaCAs or LoCAs with the PrimeFilm lens.

Best,

Robert

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