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anastigmat

American  
[uh-nas-tig-mat, an-uh-stig-mat] / əˈnæs tɪgˌmæt, ˌæn əˈstɪg mæt /

noun

Optics.
  1. a compound lens corrected for the aberrations of astigmatism and curvature of field.


anastigmat British  
/ æˈnæstɪɡˌmæt, ˌænəˈstɪɡmæt /

noun

  1. a lens or system of lenses designed to be free of astigmatism

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of anastigmat

1885–90; < German, back formation from anastigmatisch anastigmatic


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But an anastigmat lens can be so corrected as to permit the use of larger diaphragm openings and still produce sharp, clear negatives.

From Kodaks and Kodak Supplies 1914 by Canadian Kodak Company

This is an advantage which will appeal strongly to many, as it enables one to utilize to the fullest extent the microscopic definition of his anastigmat lens.

From Premo Cameras 1914 by Canadian Kodak Company

This makes a most desirable outfit at a surprisingly low price for an anastigmat equipment.

From Kodaks and Kodak Supplies 1914 by Canadian Kodak Company

This larger opening admits more light within a given time than that of the R. R. lens, hence the anastigmat is much faster.

From Kodaks and Kodak Supplies 1914 by Canadian Kodak Company

The superiority of the anastigmat lens, without attempting to go into the technicalities of the subject, consists of—Perfect definition over the whole negative, absolute flatness of field, and higher speed.

From Kodaks and Kodak Supplies 1914 by Canadian Kodak Company

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