Difference between revisions of "Focal length"

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The focal length of a lens element is the distance from the lens to where a set of parallel rays entering the lens focuses to a point. This distance is measured in millimetres.
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The focal length of a lens element is the distance from the lens to where a set of parallel rays entering the lens [[focal plane|focuses to a point]]. This distance is measured in millimetres.
  
 
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Revision as of 09:40, 15 February 2007

The focal length of a lens element is the distance from the lens to where a set of parallel rays entering the lens focuses to a point. This distance is measured in millimetres.

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