A telephoto lens is physically shorter than it's focal length. This is usually achieved through the use of a retro-focus lens design. As I understand it, anyway.
Best, Wiggy -------Original Message------- > From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Long Focus v Telephoto > Sent: 08 Jun 2005 11:26:37 > > Could someone be kind enough to remind me what the diff is between a long > focus and a telephoto lens. Thanks! > > > Shel -------Original Message-------
