noun
- Plural of anastigmat; optical lenses or lens systems designed to correct astigmatism and other optical aberrations.
Usage: technical; photography and optics
Examples
- The camera was equipped with high-quality anastigmats that produced sharp images across the entire frame.
- Early anastigmats revolutionized photography by reducing optical distortions.
- Professional photographers often prefer lenses with anastigmat designs for critical work.
- The microscope's anastigmats ensure clear, undistorted magnification at high powers.