I picked up a Optem Zoom 65 lens and A Navitar zoom lens. Both lenses
are used in industrial environments, and these came from a electronic
component silk screen print machine.
Thought I would share several photos using the Optem zoom 65
Mike
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Hi Gang
I picked up a Optem Zoom 65 lens and A Navitar zoom lens. Both lenses
are used in industrial environments, and these came from a electronic
component silk screen print machine.
Thought I would share several photos using the Optem zoom 65
Mike
I picked up a Optem Zoom 65 lens and A Navitar zoom lens. Both lenses
are used in industrial environments, and these came from a electronic
component silk screen print machine.
Thought I would share several photos using the Optem zoom 65
Mike
Hi Mike
Do give us some more technical information please on how you mounted this lens and on what?
There are always machine vision C Mount Zoom lenses turning up in some browsing of popular auction and surplus sites.
Often telecentric by description.
So I am very interested in hearing and seeing more about stand, mounts and camera body for these interesting images.
BR
John
Do give us some more technical information please on how you mounted this lens and on what?
There are always machine vision C Mount Zoom lenses turning up in some browsing of popular auction and surplus sites.
Often telecentric by description.
So I am very interested in hearing and seeing more about stand, mounts and camera body for these interesting images.
BR
John
Hi John
First, the Optem and Navitar zoom lenses I have are "C" mount, male
thread.
I purchased a C mount to T mount adapter from Edmund Optics, and a
T mount to Nikon F mount (body) from B&H photo. I use my Nikon D850
in the studio. I also have a Nikon Z6 and purchased a T mount to Z6 mount for the future.
I can use the lens and mounting adapters on camera, or on my PB-6
bellows, which I always use for my Mitutoyo objectives.
The Optem and Navitar zoom lenses allow you to zoom in quite far and I
suppose the PB-6 bellows is not required.
If mounted on camera, I also imagine you could simply place the camera
on a tripod and do outside work, although I have not tested this.
Here is a very interesting link from Enrico Savacci that provides great
info on these industrial lenses.
http://www.savazzi.net/photography/phot ... enses4.htm
I hope I have helped you out.
If you can pick up an Optem or Navitar at a good price, I think they will
be fun to play with.
Mike
First, the Optem and Navitar zoom lenses I have are "C" mount, male
thread.
I purchased a C mount to T mount adapter from Edmund Optics, and a
T mount to Nikon F mount (body) from B&H photo. I use my Nikon D850
in the studio. I also have a Nikon Z6 and purchased a T mount to Z6 mount for the future.
I can use the lens and mounting adapters on camera, or on my PB-6
bellows, which I always use for my Mitutoyo objectives.
The Optem and Navitar zoom lenses allow you to zoom in quite far and I
suppose the PB-6 bellows is not required.
If mounted on camera, I also imagine you could simply place the camera
on a tripod and do outside work, although I have not tested this.
Here is a very interesting link from Enrico Savacci that provides great
info on these industrial lenses.
http://www.savazzi.net/photography/phot ... enses4.htm
I hope I have helped you out.
If you can pick up an Optem or Navitar at a good price, I think they will
be fun to play with.
Mike
Hi Mike
I have thought about these lenses and you now encourage me with your post to follow up on those thoughts/proposals.
When travelling I have "pocket" microscopes which do a good job in the field but I would like a mini photo studio that is easy to put in cabin luggage and meet carry on limits.
I am toying with using one of these on a copy stand with something like a Manfrotto 454 (low mag stack) where I can couple the lens C Mount to my M4/3 in C Mount Crop mode (Olympus OMD EM1 Mk1).
If you or any other Member don't see a "no no" I am going to give it a go with a keenly priced Navitar or Keyence.
And then hope that I can travel again soon.
BR
John
I have thought about these lenses and you now encourage me with your post to follow up on those thoughts/proposals.
When travelling I have "pocket" microscopes which do a good job in the field but I would like a mini photo studio that is easy to put in cabin luggage and meet carry on limits.
I am toying with using one of these on a copy stand with something like a Manfrotto 454 (low mag stack) where I can couple the lens C Mount to my M4/3 in C Mount Crop mode (Olympus OMD EM1 Mk1).
If you or any other Member don't see a "no no" I am going to give it a go with a keenly priced Navitar or Keyence.
And then hope that I can travel again soon.
BR
John
Hi John
I am no expert, but I say try it.
These lenses will not replace my high end optics, but they do tend to give
good results, at least I think so, as no one else has replied to the post
saying anything negative, or to look out for any issues.
Part of our group mantra, I hope, is to have fun, so when you get your
results, please post some.
Hope you get to travel soon.
Mike
I am no expert, but I say try it.
These lenses will not replace my high end optics, but they do tend to give
good results, at least I think so, as no one else has replied to the post
saying anything negative, or to look out for any issues.
Part of our group mantra, I hope, is to have fun, so when you get your
results, please post some.
Hope you get to travel soon.
Mike