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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: Akira on October 01, 2019, 02:17:16

Title: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: Akira on October 01, 2019, 02:17:16
...for a 3.2 GP camera that costs whopping 168M USD.

I wonder how fast the AF is.   :o :o :o

https://www.dpreview.com/news/7079598727/the-world-s-largest-optical-lens-has-been-delivered-for-massive-3-2-gigapixel-digital-camera
Title: Re: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: Tristin on October 01, 2019, 02:59:15
The contemporary trend of sterile optical perfection at any size cost has truly gotten out of hand!!!  :o haha
Title: Re: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: Akira on October 01, 2019, 04:31:00
Quote from: Tristin on October 01, 2019, 02:59:15
The contemporary trend of sterile optical perfection at any size cost has truly gotten out of hand!!!  :o haha

The only positive thing is that this particular lens can be made as sterile as possible without any "character".  :D
Title: Re: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on October 01, 2019, 11:52:32
does a Z mount adaptor exist?
Title: Re: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: arthurking83 on October 01, 2019, 15:07:00
Quote from: Thomas Stellwag on October 01, 2019, 11:52:32
does a Z mount adaptor exist?


Expect one from the Chinese very soon.
Probably won't focus to infinity tho .. I think I read that the register distance is only 15mm on the new telescope!

:p
Title: Re: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: Akira on October 01, 2019, 15:13:56
Quote from: Thomas Stellwag on October 01, 2019, 11:52:32
does a Z mount adaptor exist?

Quote from: arthurking83 on October 01, 2019, 15:07:00
Expect one from the Chinese very soon.
Probably won't focus to infinity tho .. I think I read that the register distance is only 15mm on the new telescope!

:p

An adapter with the focus reducer should be possible.  But I'm not sure if the focal length can be registered in the camera for the IBIS to work properly when the combo is handheld.
Title: Re: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: Bill De Jager on October 01, 2019, 18:36:30
Read the comments!  Lots of humor, referencing things like selfies, KR, DP Review, common online photo forum behavior, past LensRentals posts, etc.

Apparently this is part of a larger optical system where the main element is a mirror.
Title: Re: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: Macro_Cosmos on October 16, 2019, 12:25:45
Does it cover fullframe? How well does it do in infrared and is light weight? I hope it fits in my sling bag.
Title: Re: The world's largest optical lens...
Post by: Akira on October 16, 2019, 13:10:37
Quote from: Bill De Jager on October 01, 2019, 18:36:30
Read the comments!  Lots of humor, referencing things like selfies, KR, DP Review, common online photo forum behavior, past LensRentals posts, etc.

Apparently this is part of a larger optical system where the main element is a mirror.

Yes, apparently it is placed right in front of the combined multiple sensors facing the mirror.


Quote from: Macro_Cosmos on October 16, 2019, 12:25:45
Does it cover fullframe? How well does it do in infrared and is light weight? I hope it fits in my sling bag.

If you are as tall as Gulliver, the lens should be even pocketable!