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Lens Basics

Learn basics about your Lens. Also learn important things about "Depth the field".

Articles

FOV tables
Nikonian Bill Claff (bclaff) took the time to do the math and show us the Field of View -horizontal, vertical and diagonal- of practically all possible Nikkor lenses on any format Nikon camera.

Perspective changes from two lenses: 35 and 85mm
Check the differences between zooming with a lens and with your feet
By Nikonian Al Smith (f8bthere)

Understanding Depth of Field and Aperture & Shutter Relationships
Back to basics guide to important photography principles
By Nikonian Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)

DOF and Hyperfocal Distance, Tables and Calculator
How to get the most depth of field out of your lens

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