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Depth of field of extension tube vs dedicated macro

Started 7 months ago | Questions thread
Joseph S Wisniewski Forum Pro • Posts: 35,461
Yes, and no

erotavlas wrote:

AeroPhotographer wrote:

Yes, DOF depends solely on magnification, no matter how that magnification is achieved. See:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4624325 Depth of Field

Alan

Thanks, I suppose a longer focal length will also help move you further away from subject

Absolutely.

and increase the depth of field?

No. Literally the only thing that controls DOF is magnification.

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