I am new to digital photography and looking for tips on a good camera to purchase
May 7, 2006 at 8:30 AM Post #31 of 31
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Originally Posted by archosman
What does the f/1.4 actually mean? I've only been shooting for 2 months with a dslr and I'm a noob trying to find my way?


The maximum aperture ratio is the ratio between the lens diameter and its focal length. Like others have said, the smaller the number the better. However, keep in mind that the maximum aperture actually changes with many zoom lenses, causing them to be substantially darker towards the telephoto end.
 

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