But catadioptric is more descriptive of the optical design and Maksutov
even more so. Reflex is more generic and could fit any Cassegrain
design or even a Schiefspiegler for that matter.
Chuck Norcutt
Jan Steinman wrote:
>> From: hiwayman@xxxxxxx (Walt Wayman)
>>
>> I tend to use the old term, "CAT," which stands for something I
>> don't even remember anymore.
>
> Catadioptric, adjective: denoting an optical system that involves
> both the reflecting and refracting of light, in order to reduce
> aberration.
>
>> I guess "mirror lens" is more appropriate nowadays.
>
> I prefer what the Zuiko 500/8 says on the barrel: "Reflex".
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