Introducing MikroMak Prime Probe Lenses

THE MOMENT YOU USE A MikroMak YOU KNOW THAT SUDDENLY, SOMETHING HAS CHANGED:

YOU HAVE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF YOUR CREATIVITY

A “NEW LOOK?” Surely that.  But even more: a new expressive tool that unlocks unexplored vistas of creativity.

You are a photographer/cinematographer commanding a new kind of lens. As if to have the sight of a new kind of eye.

You are using a MikroMak and the rest of the story is now only yours to tell….

These superb photos were taken by Nicholas DeSciose with the 90mm MikroMak.  Those that show falloff and bokeh change were done with the 40mm PetzVex™ MikroMak.

Some incredible cine was done by Scott Portingale at the request of Panasonic’s Mathew Frazer with the new Lumix S1H mirrorless camera.

MikroMak Primes let you go forward from micro to macro, from wide field to infinity with amazing clarity and depth of focus.  So, if you need a macro, why not choose one designed primarily for macro and more?  That is MikroMak.

A MikroMak is unique because it is special and special because it is unique.  It works on Nelsonian^® design—on principles coming out of microscope tech.  It was E M Nelson (the so-called “British Abbe”) who determined that there is only one exact setting by which microscopes work most exactly, the eponymous Nelson Point.

And so—uniquely—each MikroMak is tuned to its “Nelson.”  Literally, each is “the best it can be.”

The Answer: Micro Tech

The application of micro tech infuses each MikroMak with its own mathematical magnification progression.  You choose the MikroMak best suited for the shoot by referring to the Instruction manual with its tables in the gray box below.  There, you will see the focal lengths of the five MikroMak Primes:  125mm, 90mm, 70mm, 50mm and 40mm.  Next, consider whether you need more magnification than field of view or the opposite.  Finally, consider the working distance at which that happens.  You have just utilized the fact that each MikroMak has its own specific operational curve and found the best one to use for the shoot.  It is as easy as that.

Convenient Use

Only using a MikroMak can be easier.  Once mounted on the camera of your choice, a slight turn of the knurled focus ring sets MikroMak to infinity.  Remarkably, almost everything except the very closest subjects will be in focus.  Then, even those can be focused upon to automatically activate the micro/macro functions.  You will then be able to focus continuously to whatever is the highest magnification at the closest working distance characteristic of the focal length chosen.  Go ahead and shoot!

Taking Advantage of Sensor Tech

MikroMak itself is the result of a new wave in lens and camera technology because it takes advantage of today’s sensor tech.  Consider that in the 1950’s color film generally was ISO 25.  Today, cameras worthy of MikroMak have near noiseless performance out to 25,000 ISO and even more.  This is a revolution initiated by the camera makers themselves—and MikroMak takes advantage of it.  You can set your ISO reasonably high.  Not only can you, you should because MikroMak is a maximized Nelson Point microscope; it’s sharpness even tends to counter slight residual noise.

And just like all other compound microscopes, it’s image is inverted.  (We have to mention this so as not to surprise you).  But any camera worthy of mounting a MikroMak almost invariably has a switch to flip the image as do accessory monitors of all kinds.  Flip—and you are set:  no problem.  MikroMak is as optically pure as the best laboratory microscope.  That also kept length and weight to a minimum.  It is anything but cumbersome and elongated.

And MikroMak is more accessorize-able than perhaps any other prime.  Although complete simply as-is, we still put a system behind it.

The Universal Adapter (UA) fits over the front probe and has 49mm threads allowing a vast array of filter holders, filters and lighting units to be attached, commonly available from photo/cine suppliers.  A 49mm Filter Holder mounts to the UA, as do Stereo Microscope Stand Adapters.  (a selection for most all makes, they permit you to work in the field, come back to lab or studio and continue use on the microscope stand of your choice).  There’s even an 80mm disc for use with the UA and ARRI type light boxes.  Further accessories such as mounting clamps, matched 2x multipliers, etc., open even more possible avenues for expression.

How to Choose the Right MikroMak

There are three primary “weightings” of MikroMak performance.

Choose from among the following MikroMak types:

Long Focal/High Magnification:
The longest three focal lengths (125mm, 90mm and 70mm provide highest micro and macro magnifications. Marked:
125mm:  0-5.5x
90mm:   0-6.0x
70mm:   0-5.5x

Wide Field/Macro
The 50mm and 40mm provide wider field images with moderate macro magnifications.   The 40mm accepts a Wide Field Expander to convert to 25mm
coverage.
50mm:  0-1.75x
40mm:  0-2.0x
(w/25mm Expander:  0-1.0x)

PetzVex™ Wide Field/ Macro Special Effects
(for Full Format):
The 50mm and 40mm focal lengths have deliberate outer field falloff similar to the “look” of the Petzval Type,
though formulated differently.  These special effects lenses otherwise function as the standard types.
50mm P:  0-1.5x
40mm P:  0-1.75x

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Well, all the above just begins to tell you about MikroMak. We now invite you to visit the other side of your creativity.  The rest of the story is now only yours to tell.    You can get there.   With MikroMak.

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MikroMak is a trademark of INFINITY PHOTO-OPTICAL COMPANY.
U.S. Patents 5,054,896, 7,869,139 and 9,164,266 may apply.  Additional patent applications have been made.