Ahhh ... that makes some sense. Thanks for the explanation. Shel
> [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > The difference in design is more than simply angle of view and image > circle. Lenses designed for a digital sensor have to work hard to > 'straighten' the light path so as to be close to orthogonal to the > sensor, something that was never an issue with film. This means a > more complex design, particularly for the ultra wide angle lenses, > which adds elements and bulk to the lens assembly. > > So, why couldn't a modern 14mm be a lot smaller than an earlier 15mm? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
