Friday, 7 July 2017

terminology - What exactly is focal length when there is also flange focal distance?


If focal length is the measure between the rear element and the sensor then how can you have different flange focal distances? Is the focal length not literally the measure between the rear element and the sensor?


For instance an EF-M lens is closer to the sensor than an EF-S even with the same focal length.




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