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still think this is a duplicate, but since it didn't get closed, might as well fix the title :)
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Using When I use FX lenses on a DX camera, does the focal length or minimum aperture change?

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If I put a Nikkor 35mm f/2 FX lens on a DX camera, is it still 35mm f/2, or has either the effective focal length or minimum aperture changed, because it is being used on a smaller format than what it was designed for?

If I put a Nikkor 35mm f/2 FX lens on a DX camera, is it still 35mm f/2 or has either the effective focal length or minimum aperture changed because it is being used on a smaller format than what it was designed for?

If I put a Nikkor 35mm f/2 FX lens on a DX camera, is it still 35mm f/2, or has the effective focal length or minimum aperture changed, because it is being used on a smaller format than what it was designed for?

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edit approved Jul 6, 2012 at 16:58
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edit approved Jul 6, 2012 at 16:58
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If I put a Nikkor 35mm f/2 FX lens on a DX camera, is it still 35mm f/2 or has either the effective focal length /or minimum aperture changed because it is being used on a smaller format than what it was designed for?

Thanks, PaulH

If I put a Nikkor 35mm f/2 FX lens on a DX camera, is it still 35mm f/2 or has the effective focal length / minimum aperture changed because it is being used on a smaller format than what it was designed for?

Thanks, PaulH

If I put a Nikkor 35mm f/2 FX lens on a DX camera, is it still 35mm f/2 or has either the effective focal length or minimum aperture changed because it is being used on a smaller format than what it was designed for?

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