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[OM] Re: Converting fourthirds DOF to 35mm equivalent

Subject: [OM] Re: Converting fourthirds DOF to 35mm equivalent
From: David Irisarri <div2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:12:33 +0200
Thanks Ken,

For all this extra information.

Kind regards,

Dave


Ken Norton escribió:
> The 2X factor is applicable if you are measuring diagonally,  however, if
> the important measurement is vertical, it is actually a bit less, more like
> 1.75 or something like that.  Regardless, as a quick-and-dirty comparison,
> the 2X factor for 4/3 vs 35mm is close enough for government work.
>
> There is another factor involved here regarding DoF and apertures:
> Diffraction. Lenses are diffraction limited per the enlargement multiplier.
> So, that F4 in 4/3 = F8 in 35mm also extends diffraction limits.  If a FF
> 35mm lens hits noticable diffraction limits at F16, the 4/3 lens will be
> hitting the diffraction limits at F8.  There really is no free lunch when it
> comes to DoF, regardless of the "film format".
>
> The only thing guaranteed to improve you images is the use of the classic
> Silvernosed-Zuikos.
>
> AG
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