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Can 24mm cropped be equivalent to 28mm? (24 f/2.8 IS vs 28 f/2.8 IS)

Started Feb 22, 2013 | Questions thread
GregoryAllan
GregoryAllan Junior Member • Posts: 27
Re: Can 24mm cropped be equivalent to 28mm? (24 f/2.8 IS vs 28 f/2.8 IS)

In theory, yes - and other than reducing the resolution due to discarding data (the cropped "out" portion) and introducing what is the equivelent of "digital zoom", I can't think of any other issues.

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