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Zoom lenses

Scope note

Lenses which are constructed to allow continuously variable focal lengths within a specific range. The effective aperture and focus settings remain unchanged throughout such adjustments. LANG

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300022681

Broader Terms used

photographic lenses

Equivalent Terms used

zoom lens

Created

13yrs ago

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