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Hooley

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Why do wide apertures reduce quality

Jun 19, 2011

Here is a real beginner question. We all know that in some cases, wider apertures reduce image quality but exactly why does this happen. Is it because there is a more spread of light being defracted around the lens?

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Why do wide apertures reduce quality	Hooley	Jun 19, 2011
Re: Why do wide apertures reduce quality	sherwoodpete	Jun 19, 2011
Re: Why do wide apertures reduce quality	Barrie Davis	Jun 19, 2011
Re: Why do wide apertures reduce quality	Hooley	Jun 19, 2011
Re: Why do wide apertures reduce quality	MOD sjgcit	Jun 19, 2011

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