Aperture Values – Adorama Photography TV

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Digital photography One on One

By Mark Wallace

May 17, 2010

In this episode, Mark explains why f/2.8 is a large aperture opening and f/22 is a small aperture opening. Mark also discusses the meanings of the numbers on many lenses.


If you don’t know the difference between an f/stop and a bus stop, check out  this guide, where Mark Wall ace explains how apertures and focal lengths work. There’s some fun math in here, as well!

And now, on with the show!

 

 

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13 readers rated this article. Average rating: 4.8 stars
 
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consice

Very good for beginners and refresh knowledge. Well done

by gwen in Hawaii on April 14, 2012

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Finally!

Thank you Mark! I have read about Aperture in countless books and never fully grasped it. Now I completely understand.

by JenelleT in Wilmington, DE on March 11, 2012

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...gooood stuff

I now have a better understanding of apeture Values.. Xcellent Job!!! ...thank you Mark!

by Nezzle in New York on May 20, 2011

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Good explanation

Thank you Mark and Adorama.

by GQC in Florida on March 19, 2011

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once again excellent

very well done

by rahual in Lubbock, Texas on March 9, 2011

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Good stuff

Clear, concise info. A good primer or refresher for the beginner.

by beeman in Maryland on October 30, 2010

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Very good aperture lesson

I normally enjoy and always learn something from Mark's lessons.

by Marlin in AZ on October 20, 2010

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Great explanation

thanks for keeping it simple

by Lyndia in Ontario Ca on May 29, 2010

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i LIKE THIS GUY!

Finally someone who speaks my 58 year old english! Thanks....please do more!

by Minimom in Porterville, Ca on May 19, 2010

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Nicely Worded

Understandable and explained well

by Bruce in Michigan on May 18, 2010

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