Originally posted by WPRESTO As best I can tell. astronomical telescopes, either mirror or refractor, usually have substantial field curvature that is troublesome at typical photographic distances. a "field flattener" can correct this to some extent, but they are designed for use at infinity. Apochromatic retractors made for astronomy, having very simple optical systems by photographic standards (commonly a doublet or triplet design, either air-spaced or cemented) commonly have excellent to outstanding central IQ. I have seen excellent bird images taken with such optics, but they are expensive, very large, and not at all easy to use.
Interestingly, the ad features a series of images of varying FLs to compare with the that of the lens's 2000mm FL, and it shows a strikingly sharp image:
I'd have to be forgiven to not believe the accuracy of the images provided, as well as the hefty price tag, especially when in the ad it mentions this:
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Confidence?