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Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC-Micro-Nikkor
One of my all-time favorite lenses, and definitely a first choice for creating stitched images. An outstanding performer in infrared with excellent sharpness and contrast, even fully shifted by 12.4mm in the long direction. I have used tilt quite successfully in infrared as well.
Strong backfocus means that focus adjustment is needed. For critical sharpness, the camera LCD screen should be used to zoom in to 100% to check accurate focus. That approach, coupled with manual stop down makes this a slow working lens, suitable primarily for use with a tripod.
Since backfocus can be dealt with and eliminated by appropriate focusing, this lens still earns a “Recommended” rating for its outstanding performance even when fully shifted. In fact, it offers performance as good or better than virtually any other lens tested, so long as accurate focus is achieved.
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Diglloyd Infrared Photography covers cameras and lenses for infrared photography.
The coverage explains all the issues involved in shooting for monochrome and in infrared. It is not a review of any particular camera or lens, though many examples are included.
- Monochrome vs color cameras.
- Post processing for monochrome.
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- How infrared renders, and why certain spectral cutoffs matter: false color vs black and white.
- Image quality issues to be on the lookout for in infrared.
- Numerous lens evaluations in infrared.
View an overview of infrared as well as filter spectral transmission plus examples from an optimal lens.