INFINITY MikroMak Prime Probe lenses - exposure compensation

[Matthias Fleischer]

Dear friends and colleagues,
does anyone have used the INFINITY Prime Probe lenses? I couldn't find detailed information in the OEM handbook regarding the light loss of the optical system other than 'this is not a high-speed lens".

I would be very happy to hear about experiences, thank you!
All the best -
Matthias

MikroMak-OEM-Handbook-090321-1.pdf

[Michael Lindsay]

When I tested an early version of the system a few years ago... it was slower than T32 when at its 'pop' point! 

Impressive system but difficult for those 1000fps Phantom shots that aren't just shot against black! 

other notes: (maybe some specific to the system I tested) 

Zero breathing!! Even with a pull from closer than 1 to 1 to infinity 

Kind of a interesting look

Bokah ... was knarly and horrible but when you are T45 that isn't too much of an issue for lots of shots

The version I tested was missing a wider optic... 

Couldn't seem to get it to resolve above HD

Flimsy and best for owner operator... everything was threads (nothing PL like) and tiny screw that went into  important working threads to stuff rotating.. 

Hope that is useful.. 

Edited September 2, 2024 by Michael Lindsay
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[Matthias Fleischer]

Thank you Michael, I had a similar experience testing a Petzvex Mikromak: very interesting opportunities, but slow and it didn't appear as rugged as needed for a set day.
So for our needs (shooting Poker table details in numerous variations for a fictional project)  I found the Laowa Pro2be 24mm 35° a good and affordable alternative. Quite 'fast' with a T8, and the 35° prism at the tip makes camera positions sligthly abobe the cloth of the table possible (valid also for the angled lens options on the Infinity system) as well as doing top shots without blocking all the light with a bulky camera construction overhead.

[Michael Lindsay]

I love the Laowa Pro2be too ... I even like the aberrations and softness wide open.

I created a whole 1min title sequence last year and couldn't have done it with any other lens! 

I wish it was a little more robust too... and you'll struggle to find one that doesn't have dust in it...