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[480sparky42 41]

Simply put, the numbers on the lens are only half of a fraction. The other half, f, is left off the barrels for simplicity. Apertures are in real life a fraction: the focal length (f) of a lens divided by the diameter of the aperture blades (D). So when we say f/22, it could mean 2.2727 on a 50mm lens ( 50 / 22 = 2.2727 ), or it could mean 9.0909 on a 200mm lens ( 200 / 22 = 9.0909).

On the same lens, say the 50mm, f/22 is smaller than f/11 or f/8 because mathematically, 50 / 22 is smaller than 50 / 11 and 5 / 8 ( 50 / 22 = 2.2727 < 50 / 11 = 4.5454 < 50 / 8 = 6.25 ).

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[VanGogh121]

i call it larger becase its a larger number you call it smaller because the space the light allowed to go through is smaller

Sometimes, "a Cigar is just a cigar." Every time 1/2.8 is larger than 1/22.

 

[480sparky42 41]

Sometimes, "a Cigar is just a cigar." Every time 1/2.8 is larger than 1/22.

You have a 1mm lens? :shock:

 

[ktan7]

Great macro shots!

 

[VanGogh121]

Sometimes, "a Cigar is just a cigar." Every time 1/2.8 is larger than 1/22.

You have a 1mm lens? :shock:

Hahaha, actually 500mm F/1. I always need a wide aperture. Just can't hands a shallow depth of field. I guess you " can't always get what you want."

 

[480sparky42 41]

Hahaha, actually 500mm F/1. I always need a wide aperture. Just can't hands a shallow depth of field. I guess you " can't always get what you want."

You mean you haven't upgraded to the 5-1500mm f/0.7 pancake? The new one, that takes 49mm filters, not the original that used 55mm.