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Lomo optics and Apogee's APO

Started by jperonto, 10/07/2005 06:19PM
Posted 10/07/2005 06:19PM | Edited 10/07/2005 06:20PM Opening Post
On another forum comments were made about the quality of the lenses used in the new Apogee APO's by a vendor who uses the same optics. The statement indicated that the Apogee optics were second run and of inferior quality. As one of the first owners of this scope, I was concerned about such statements. Lomo has since answered these comments and set the record straight about the quality of Apogee's optics. Each scope comes with its own test report which shows that my lens is better than 1/9 wave PvT and about 1/30 wave rms. I have included the link to Lomo's response so those people who have read the original misguided statements. These APO's have wonderful optics that should be considered if you want this quality level.
http://www.lomoplc.com/newsFrames.htm?HPSESSID=3ab4f17d2a37663b9b495c3894d83d5c
Posted 10/08/2005 06:24AM | Edited 10/08/2005 06:24AM #1

Each scope comes with its own test report which shows that my lens is better than 1/9 wave PvT and about 1/30 wave rms.

Is this test report like an interferogram? Or is it something else?
What is the Strehl ratio? Sounds pretty interesting....
Posted 10/09/2005 12:14AM #2
I went to your link and only saw accusations. As I read your post I only read accusations. This is unfortunate. How does Mr. Ludes defend himself when he is accused of something but the accusations are, shall we say, vague, nonspecific and heresay? I have purchased many expensive and fine quality optics from Mr. Ludes. Before anyone engages in slander I hope they have their facts straight.

Jim Phillips