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Dioptre

A type of optical measurement that is used to describe the ability of a lens to bend light. The number of times that a lens's focal length can be divided into 1000 millimeters is equal to the dioptre value of that lens. Dioptres are the units of measurement that are utilized when determining the magnification of close-up lenses as well as viewfinder lenses.


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