Re: [APML] f/8 Mirror Lens...

["Jim Ives" <flyboy@bignet.net>]

Thanks Alan!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Voetsch" <critter12952@yahoo.com>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 3:05 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] f/8 Mirror Lens...


> 
> --- Jim Ives <flyboy@bignet.net> wrote:
> > Has anyone ever tried using one of the 500mm f/8
> > mirror lenses for astrophotography? They seem to be
> > relatively inexpensive and allot of manufacturers
> > have them. 
> 
> Hey Jim,
> 
> I have one of those, but never got around to using it
> for AP. However, I do have the Pro-Optic 500mm f/5.6
> from Adorama. $200 or so, and it does ok although you
> won't win any awards with it. I got the 350mm f/4
> reducer with it. I've more than gotten my moneys worth
> from them. If you want to shoot in that focal range
> but don't have big bucks, these are fairly good
> choices.
> 
> Alan
> 
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