09-20-2010, 06:40 PM
[quote name='popo' timestamp='1285004238' post='2997']
Looking back to basics, what are the "faults" of SLRs that are "fixed" with EVILs? The main one I see is body size, and possibility smaller wider-angle lenses from the shorter mount distance. No benefit at longer focal lengths though.
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The mirror box imposes a lot of design constraints on the lens. The last lens has to be about 5cm (2 inch) away from the sensor. If you have a look, many micro designs build closer to the sensor. For prime lenses this matters up to about 50mm focal lenght, which on APS-C and 4-3rd is a small tele lens.
Looking back to basics, what are the "faults" of SLRs that are "fixed" with EVILs? The main one I see is body size, and possibility smaller wider-angle lenses from the shorter mount distance. No benefit at longer focal lengths though.
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The mirror box imposes a lot of design constraints on the lens. The last lens has to be about 5cm (2 inch) away from the sensor. If you have a look, many micro designs build closer to the sensor. For prime lenses this matters up to about 50mm focal lenght, which on APS-C and 4-3rd is a small tele lens.
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