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Re: 445nm A130 Lens Comparisons!
Tell us more about the lens and where I can get one for testing!
I tested Will's AR coated acrylic with red, and it is about 5% better than AixiZ acrylic. (back opened)
It is the same size optic. Just like the AR coated acrylic from Virtual Village. But the Virtual Village gives 10% better than AixiZ for red...
About my 'small aperture sleeve' for the 405-G-1. No photography tricks. It does clean up the splash quite a bit. As Dave will verify since I am sending him one today...
However, after further testing and comparisons at night. I still like the AixiZ 405 glass lens better for this diode...
The new 'small aperture sleeve' will be nice for blu-ray though!
Tell us more about the lens and where I can get one for testing!

Sorry, what one ?
If your lens have an AR coating that looks blue/violet, don't use it for blue diodes .... that coating is for red/IR band, and used with blue light, it just cause more loss .....
..... it's called "diaphragm", in photography :na: ..... sorry, no offense, just can't resist![]()
Also, i'm second suggesting you to paint the inside with matte black ..... both the "high temp BBQ" suggested from Dave, or the high temp motor paint can be ok .....
I tested Will's AR coated acrylic with red, and it is about 5% better than AixiZ acrylic. (back opened)
It is the same size optic. Just like the AR coated acrylic from Virtual Village. But the Virtual Village gives 10% better than AixiZ for red...
About my 'small aperture sleeve' for the 405-G-1. No photography tricks. It does clean up the splash quite a bit. As Dave will verify since I am sending him one today...
However, after further testing and comparisons at night. I still like the AixiZ 405 glass lens better for this diode...
The new 'small aperture sleeve' will be nice for blu-ray though!

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