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Re: [OM] 180/2.8 chromatic aberration

Subject: Re: [OM] 180/2.8 chromatic aberration
From: gma <gma@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 17:35:13 -0700
Michael;

So, even with the blue fringing, you're able to do good astrophotography? With
the 1B I presume?

george


Michael A. Covington wrote:

> Answering Paul's question in today's digest, the 180/2.8 does indeed have
> some chromatic aberration.  This is not a repairable malfunction -- it's a
> matter of design.  The 180/2.8 is comparable to other top-brand lenses from
> the era before ED glass; fast telephotos always have some residual chromatic
> aberration.
>
> I always use a 1B filter (strong skylight filter) with my 180/2.8; it cuts
> down the blue fringing appreciably.
>
> But you may prefer to get an ED glass lens of more modern design.  I don't
> know exactly what's available; I think Sigma may make something suitable.
> Nikon does, but you have to have a Nikon camera body...  I have not tested
> the 180/2.8 against any other maker's lens.  I've done some beautiful
> astrophotography with mine.
>
> Michael A. Covington  /  AI Center  /  The University of Georgia
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