Term - Retrofocus lens |
Retrofocus lens | SWPP Photographic Glossary | Monday 7th October 2024 |
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Retrofocus lensAlso known as a reverse or inverted telephoto, this lens design has a diverging lens element positioned in front of the aperture and a converging element positioned at the rear. This makes the distance from the rear of the lens to the focal plane longer than the lens focal length. Retrofocus design has been adopted in wide-angle lenses so the rear of the lens does not impede the movement of an SLR camera's reflex mirror.
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