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Understanding Entrance Pupil
let's consider a simple lens without diaphragm.
For a lens like this, the book Science for Curious Photographer states that:
The important fact is that the illumination of the image is proportional ...
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What techniques do higher-end lenses use to reduce astigmatism at high apertures?
I own a few lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. For this question, I'll focus on two specifically:
A Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, which retails around the $500 CAD mark; and
A Sigma 24-70 f/2.8, which ...
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What is an electromagnetic diaphragm?
What is an electromagnetic diaphragm, how it works, and how is it different with regular diaphragms?
A specialized electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism operates in precise sync with the camera's ...