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  1. 25-Aug-2016, 16:06 #20
    Sal Santamaura
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    Re: Nikkor-SW 8/120mm viewing and focusing

    Quote Originally Posted by tgtaylor View Post
    ...I purchased a new Nikkor 120 SW...It turned out that I didn't need the lens as it had the same field of view as my150 Rodenstock Apo Sironar-S...
    Please explain. The Nikkor SW 120mm f/8 has a 105 degree angle of view and specified image circle of 312mm at f/22. The Rodenstock 150mm Apo Sironar S has a 75 degree angle of coverage and specified image circle of 231mm at f/22. How do you define "field of view?"
    Last edited by Sal Santamaura; 25-Aug-2016 at 16:34. Reason: To correct typo that resulted in Nikkor's angle of view at f/8 rather than f/22 being shown
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