Re: viewer lenses

[Tom Deering <tdeering@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>  Alan Lewis is the expert on surplus lenses.
>To summarize what he's said in the past (accurately
>I hope), they may or may not work well as viewer
>lenses (some may have tons of pincushion, some may
>only be sharp in the center etc). Or they may
>be surplus because they weren't manufactured right
>(so they may not be achromats).

I ordered two different pairs of lenses.  They may be acceptable to my
newbie eyes, at least for a while.  If they're horrible, I'll chalk it up
to experience.

My cameras are ordered, so are my lenses.  My mounts just came from Joel,
and I stopped by B&H for six rolls of Velvia.  I think I'm ready.


>  On a more wild suggestion track: I've always wondered
>how some of the big buck 6x6 loupes would perform as
>viewer lenses. Since you are a New Yorker, perhaps you
>could drop in on B&H on a slow day (if they have any :)
>and see if they would let you try out some loupes in pairs.

I go to B&H all the time.  They have two kinds of days, really busy, and
incredibly busy.  If you ever visit, I guarantee you will be totally
shocked by what you see.

I've given the loupe idea some thought.  I may try that if all else fails.

Thanks,

Tom