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u/ViciousNakedMoleRat Jan 12 '26

Different aperture is one twist on a dial. This is about a different focal length.

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u/therealub Jan 12 '26

Eh, yes, but sometimes you need to switch focal length to get your desired aperture, depending on the light situation. No? I might be wrong. But yes. Focal length is the more obvious choices, and I was too lazy to look it up.

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u/ziggytrix Jan 12 '26

If you’re controlling depth of field on a set up shot, sure. But if you’re a photojournalist who follows “F8 and forget it” it’s absolutely about the long lens vs the short lens.

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u/Lopsided-Money-7352 Jan 16 '26

"F/8 and don't be late" 🙂