Re: [APML] Photonics

["Chris Schur" <cschur@cybertrails.com>]

Matt, it does look pretty darn sharp.  Have you heard anything about the new
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 for skyshooting?

Chris
Astrophotograpy site: http://www.PSIAZ.com/schur/astro/index.html

----- Original Message -----
From: Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com>
To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 9:17 PM
Subject: [APML] Photonics


> Here is another recent star trails shot from New Mexico Skies...
>
> http://starmatt.com/gallery/astro/photonics.html
>
> I'm very impressed with the Tamron 17mm rectilinear lens, shot wide open
here. It has some vignetting, but no significant aberrations, even in the
corners. Previously I had been shopping around for a Zuiko 18mm lens, but
the Tamron must be the winner, especially considering price.
>
> I've decided that E100VS is not a superb film for astronomy. Yes, it has
fine grain, but its green cast is objectionable, even in a location almost
free of light pollution.
>
> Comments welcome.
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