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Re: [OM] More on DOF and focal length (by Ctein)

Subject: Re: [OM] More on DOF and focal length (by Ctein)
From: "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:29:34 +0800
Sorry, Chuck. I misread your words "few millimeters", it is film plan to 
object distance not lens distance. Yes, the few millimeters could affect the 
DOF a little :-)

C.H.Ling

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "C.H.Ling"

> BTW, it still does not explain why the Leica RF 35mm system has the same 
> DOF as other 35mm SLR system or it is not?
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "C.H.Ling"
>
>> For the same magnification, a 100mm equivalent lens should gives the same 
>> "working distance" as a 100mm lens in 35mm system (except for close up 
>> may be), it means the distance to the subject will be the same.
>>
>> C.H.Ling
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Chuck Norcutt"
>>
>>>A little bit.  The DoF formula wants the distance to the subject.  But
>>> subject distance is measured from the image plane.  If you move that
>>> forward by a few millimeters you'll get a different DoF.  :-)  :-)
>>>

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