The 55mm f/2.8 is the most popular wide angle
focal length in 645 format. It renders natural perspective with increased depth of field
and angular coverage and provides the least amount of distortion of the wide angle range
for subjects at the edges of the frame.
Applications include group portraits, wedding photography, and general purpose wide angle
photography.
Equivalent to 34mm in 35mm format. |
| Optical
Construction |
8 elements/6
groups |
| Angle
of View |
65° |
| Minimum
Aperture |
22 |
| Diaphragm |
Automatic |
| Minimum
Focusing Distance |
1' 5.7" /
45cm |
| Maximum
Magnification Ratio |
0.18 |
| Area
Covered |
9.1 x 1'
0.3" / 231 x 312mm |
| Equivalent
35mm Focal Length |
34mm |
| Filter
Size |
58mm |
| Lens
Hood |
Screw-in |
| Dimensions
(L x W) |
2.3 x 2.8" /
59.4 x 70mm |
| Weight |
11 oz. / 305 g. |
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