Camera lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

The camera optic is a Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM prime lens. Its nominal 100 mm focal length, together with the 180 mm collimator, sets the overall magnification. Focus and aperture are electromechanically controlled by the Pinefeat lens controller.

Key catalog properties

Property

Value

Focal length

100 mm

Maximum aperture

f/2

Optical design

8 elements in 6 groups

Mount

Canon EF

Focus drive

Ultrasonic motor (USM)

This is a photographic lens rather than a purpose-designed spectrograph camera. Its best focus, usable aperture, chromatic residuals, field dependence, and line-spread function still need to be characterized in the assembled instrument. Stopping down can reduce aberrations but also reduces throughput.

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