Recommendation for Super Macro Reproduction Lens

[Janfroehlich]

Hi,

 

I would like to digitize old Super8 Films by automated photographing of single film frames. Which lens would you recommend to capture a 12x8mm area, e.g. a magnigifaction of about two.

 

Super8 film can reach very high densities. Hence, it is important to have a lens with low flare to be able to capture details in the dark areas.

 

Thank you in advance for sharing your ideas,

 

Jan

[milandro]

this lens seems to be able to do what you are asking of it (it will be very tough!)

 

http://www.fuji-x-forum.com/topic/4511-zhongyi-mitakon-20mm-f2-45x-super-macro-lens…-also-for-fujifilm-x-mount/

 

 

Edited July 7, 2017 by milandro

[quincy]

For this specific task I'd think about the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro. But you should know that it has an electronic aperture control only, despite being full manual for everything else. So you would need a Canon body to close the aperture once to the desired value.

I'll try to think about something else...

[smokey]

try laowa / Venus Optic 2:1 60mm macro lens

[milandro]

do you know how small is a super 8 frame?

[Janfroehlich]

Thank you very much for your feedback. Theoretically the Mitakon in 4x mode should exactly cover the 6 mm width of a Super8 frame.

 

I will try the Mitakon with my X-T2 and compare it to a traditional 1:1 reproduction setup, e.g. mounting an 'Apo Rodagon D 75 f4' on a 'Canon 5D MkII' that I can both borrow.

 

Best,

 

Jan

[milandro]

my comment was directed to the poster before of me ^ who suggested an 2:1 macro lens.

 

 

A  2:1 is not going to be able to fit a super 8 frame in an aps-c, you need , at least, a 4X magnification

Edited July 15, 2017 by milandro