Would be a useful lens for this magnification but.....
This small moth, L: 6.80 mm, is too large for my 4x objective which badly vignettes on the FF D810.
Unfortunately the 2.5x is even worse than the 4x; and with less than a flat field.
1398.2 Coleophora deauratella, full frame and cropped (moth too delicate to attempt to clean off the 'junk').
Nikon 2.5x M Plan, D810, Zerene stack
Nikon 2.5x M Plan vs. 40/2.8 Apo-Componon
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Nikon 2.5x M Plan vs. 40/2.8 Apo-Componon
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Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan
Eh, simply put, this is quite abysmal. Why not try the 2.5x-5x Laowa Ultra-Macro?
I cannot be certain, but many Nikon objectives correct CA and the flat field through the use of their (proprietary) tube lens and eye pieces.
Is this the finite objective that requires 210mm of tubing, or a newer one? There could be other issues with the objective such as decentering, while it shouldn't be that bad at just 2.5x... it could be.
I cannot be certain, but many Nikon objectives correct CA and the flat field through the use of their (proprietary) tube lens and eye pieces.
Is this the finite objective that requires 210mm of tubing, or a newer one? There could be other issues with the objective such as decentering, while it shouldn't be that bad at just 2.5x... it could be.
Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan
Yes, a finite objective needing 210 mm tubing; NA 0.075; lens looks perfect. I reckon on a 'scope with a 10x eyepiece image will be good.
I have had this lens for a while, I now remember why I never use it.
I have a few enlarger lenses which give decent images at this mag., will reshoot the moth
I have had this lens for a while, I now remember why I never use it.
I have a few enlarger lenses which give decent images at this mag., will reshoot the moth
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” I suppose you are an entomologist ? “
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sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.”
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Quote – Holmes on ‘Entomology’
” I suppose you are an entomologist ? “
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No man can be truly called an entomologist,
sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.”
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Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan
They do not. Nikon has been fully internally corrected since the biophot in the mid 70s.Macro_Cosmos wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:03 amI cannot be certain, but many Nikon objectives correct CA and the flat field through the use of their (proprietary) tube lens and eye pieces.
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Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan
Low power objectives are difficult to design within their parfocal limits, and that doesn't help much with their image circle too. Used on a scope they'll perform as advertised.
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Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan
You really should switch systems as this is a good territory for Canon MP-E65.
Admittedly it depends on the resolution you want and the size of the moth. I only aim for 3000 px wide pictures, so MP-E can handle this and somewhat smaller ones as well. With Stigmellas and such I'd need something else for optimum results. Mitu 5x might do the trick.
Mainly I'm just pointing out that we have similar interests.
Admittedly it depends on the resolution you want and the size of the moth. I only aim for 3000 px wide pictures, so MP-E can handle this and somewhat smaller ones as well. With Stigmellas and such I'd need something else for optimum results. Mitu 5x might do the trick.
Mainly I'm just pointing out that we have similar interests.
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Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan
Thought so, that's according to the tiny sample I've handled... I did read about it somewhere, I think the author might have been mistaken.Scarodactyl wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:07 pmThey do not. Nikon has been fully internally corrected since the biophot in the mid 70s.Macro_Cosmos wrote: ↑Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:03 amI cannot be certain, but many Nikon objectives correct CA and the flat field through the use of their (proprietary) tube lens and eye pieces.
Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan vs. 40/2.8 Apo-Componon
Thanks everyone.
Amazing that JKT can spread such small moths. Too late for me to switch to Canon, too much invested in Nikon equipment.
I did manage to clean up the moth, re-shot it with the Apo-Componon, same setup as before, different lens:
Amazing that JKT can spread such small moths. Too late for me to switch to Canon, too much invested in Nikon equipment.
I did manage to clean up the moth, re-shot it with the Apo-Componon, same setup as before, different lens:
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Quote – Holmes on ‘Entomology’
” I suppose you are an entomologist ? “
” Not quite so ambitious as that, sir. I should like to put my eyes on the individual entitled to that name.
No man can be truly called an entomologist,
sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
The Poet at the Breakfast Table.
Nikon camera, lenses and objectives
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student of entomology
Quote – Holmes on ‘Entomology’
” I suppose you are an entomologist ? “
” Not quite so ambitious as that, sir. I should like to put my eyes on the individual entitled to that name.
No man can be truly called an entomologist,
sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
The Poet at the Breakfast Table.
Nikon camera, lenses and objectives
Olympus microscope and objectives
Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan vs. 40/2.8 Apo-Componon
The lens is a fixed f/2.8, reversed on a Nikon bellows
(I've tried spreading micros, impossible - need skill)
(I've tried spreading micros, impossible - need skill)
NU.
student of entomology
Quote – Holmes on ‘Entomology’
” I suppose you are an entomologist ? “
” Not quite so ambitious as that, sir. I should like to put my eyes on the individual entitled to that name.
No man can be truly called an entomologist,
sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
The Poet at the Breakfast Table.
Nikon camera, lenses and objectives
Olympus microscope and objectives
student of entomology
Quote – Holmes on ‘Entomology’
” I suppose you are an entomologist ? “
” Not quite so ambitious as that, sir. I should like to put my eyes on the individual entitled to that name.
No man can be truly called an entomologist,
sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
The Poet at the Breakfast Table.
Nikon camera, lenses and objectives
Olympus microscope and objectives
Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan vs. 40/2.8 Apo-Componon
I'll have to try mine on extension then.
(Not impossible with enough magnification AS LONG AS they are fresh. Old ones - forget it.)
(Not impossible with enough magnification AS LONG AS they are fresh. Old ones - forget it.)
Re: Nikon 2.5x M Plan vs. 40/2.8 Apo-Componon
The Laowa 2.5x to 5x is really useful for this range of magnifications, especially at the lower end.