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Fixed Aperture Zoom Lens
As I understand it, the minimum f-stop of a lens is equal
to the focal length divided by the diameter of the lens. For a given diameter of the lens, the longer the focal length, the larger the minimum f-stop. This is why most zoom lenses have a range of minimum f-stops. However, there are some zoom lenses for which the minimum f-stop is constant. On the face of it, it would appear that to accomplish this, the minimum f-stop would be specified for the longest focal length, and for shorter focal lengths, some potential lower f-stop capability is wasted. I imagine that there is something wrong with this reasoning. Illumination would be much appreciated. Mike. |
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