Re: surplusshack

[Greg Erker <erker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>   Sounds nice. Are the lenses really
>> achromats?
>
>They seem to be.  They do have more pincushion distortion than I would
>normally associate with achromats however. It is possible that it is a
>set of DCX lenses.

  Perhaps. How many reflections do you see
in them?  On a coated (cemented) achromat you will
see two coloured ones and a faint white one.
If it is an air spaced achromat you should see
four reflections.

>  What is the diameter?
>
>About an inch.  These are used, however, and have a few dings and
>scratches.

  I see. Not big enough to get me excited.

>You are correct, it is 4x and not 50mm FL.  They are not perfect but
>still built very solidly.  I use them as a mounting aid.
>

  Thanks for the review.

Greg