Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]jacques bilinski <jacques_bilinski@yahoo.com> wrote: >>> Simply scaling down a full frame 35mm lense to 4/3 size would yield a >>> lens with the same speed and angle of view but one eighth the volume >>> and weight. >> >>And also a scaled-down distance from the rear element to the sensor, >>meaning no change in the angle of incidence. > >That's my point. The technology used in the M8 has shown that the 'angle of incidence' >issue with digital sensors can be dealt with in other ways than with highly telecentric >lenses. OK, but if the lens is intended for a 4/3-standard system it will need more distance from the rear element to the sensor to allow for mirror clearance - so it's going to be more telecentric anyway. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .