@Harry Yeah, I’m sure the Noritsu does have some sharpening applied, but even if I apply sharpening to my RAW image it still is…slightly less sharp. I actually have Vlad’s Test Targets on order, hopefully will be here this week some time.
Here are the files I have.
My “Scan” RAW unconverted file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/116fi1uB9AEerb-smkDjdWSMl2I87dsuo/view?usp=drive_link
Nortisu scan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3NoLSGrs51DEoZcefNifP5OJ_RWjEmK/view?usp=drive_link
I have NO information on the Nortisu scan other than the file itself.
This post shows the EXACT same issues with the SAME lens.
I am coming to the realization that the 90mm Macro is subpar scanning lens and I am actually considering selling and getting the Sigma A 105mm art. It seems to be the best consumer lens you can get for the money. 1x Macro Lens Test 2022 www.Closeuphotography.com — Close-up Photography, the “Nikon scanner lens” is several thousand dollars.
My setup consists of:
Oben GH3W-15 3-Way Geared Head with 7” Macro-Focusing
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1821497-REG/oben_gh3w_15_3_way_geared_head.html
A Manfrotto 2909 Super Clamp Amazon.com : Manfrotto 2909 Super Clamp w/Reversible Short Stud : Electronics
And a pipe stand and wooden base I made.
I am using the self timer on the camera once I have it focused so there isn’t any shake introduced.