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Re: [OM] One last (last ... ? - I hope so) question regarding the 80/4.

Subject: Re: [OM] One last (last ... ? - I hope so) question regarding the 80/4.
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:09:33 -0800
Fernando Gonzalez Gentile wrote:
> Is it possible _and safe_ to mount an 80/4 on a 25mm tube, and get focus to 
> infinity?
> I fear I may damage the mirror, ar whatever else.
>   

It is indeed safe, as the lens does not protrude beyond the tube. Looks 
to focus from a bit closer than 2m to past infinity.

The question arises - why would one wish to do so?

The lens is designed for macro work at repro ratios of 1:2 to 2:1. 
Undoubtedly, it will take at least half decent images at longer focal 
distances, but why not use a lens designed for those distances?

80/2, 90/2 or 100/2 or 2.8 would be better choices, I believe, as well 
as more convenient.

Moose
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