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Old 05/05/08, 11:05 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Default Re: AW: Re: Tech question about DOF - macro environment

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Originally Posted by ghammer View Post
No, focal length is an invariant of the lens (by definition). What you mean is extension, which changes by focussing. In the formula the effect of focussing (changing the extension) is represented by m, the aspect ratio. You can of course eliminate m and introduce the extension instead, giving another expression. But usually the ratio is more convenient for macro setups. Accordingly N does not depend on the extension. It is simply the (dimensionless) value you choose by turning the diaphragm.
Thank you; completely clear.
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