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Yeah, the quality of the coin shots is excellent. The biggest problem with it for a coin lens is mostly the ergonomics on a small stand, and the range of magnifications available.
Both true. I will, however, contend that no bellows-based solution is better for full-face images of a coin (intended for posting full-face) than the Canon 100mm's, partly
because of the small-stand ergonomics. They leave *no* lighting solution off the table, and will shoot within a few percentage points of their best regardless of how you choose to light. It is only when you exceed 0.5x magnification that a bellows becomes advantageous, and that capability is the only reason I switched, wanting an all-in-one solution. And if you *do* need magnification beyond what it will offer, a combination of a cheap ~35mm duplicating lens/bellows from
ebay is not only highly competitive with a USB microscope in terms of price, but kicks its' butt in terms of image quality.
I'm writing this not for you, Cap'n - you already know this - but for those who are wondering about this lens for the first time.
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Posted 09/15/2012 7:23 pm
