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Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
 05/07/2004 11:28:57 PM · #1
Is it the wider the f stop, the greater the DOF? Or is it the other way around...
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 05/07/2004 11:36:30 PM · #2
The larger the aperature (the lower the f stop number) the less depth of field you get.

Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM
 05/07/2004 11:37:21 PM · #3
bigger number, bigger in focus area. Tiny number, tiny in focus area.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
 05/08/2004 12:12:59 AM · #4
Danka, hopefully I get it straight now LOL
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