More full frame digicam coming soon

[kbg32]

Why?

I'd always thought that the main reason they're so big is Retrofocus designs (up to about 50mm, nowadays) in order to clear the mirror, plus auto-diaphragms and (nowadays) autofocus.

Cheers,

R.

That is just part of it Roger. Full frame sensors are more critical for light gathering. If I can find an article I read awhile ago on lenses for full frame sensors, I'll post a link.

 

[rxmd]

Anyone ever realize why the lenses for full frame digi SLRs are so big? The lenses have to cover a bit more then the full frame chip area.

Er, why?

Philipp

 

[Roger Hicks]

That is just part of it Roger. Full frame sensors are more critical for light gathering. If I can find an article I read awhile ago on lenses for full frame sensors, I'll post a link.

Dear Keith,

Surely a telecentric lens with (say) a 44mm image circle would suffice?

I look forward to the link; thanks.

Cheers,

R.