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Understanding Camera Lens Model Numbers

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December 14, 2010
Digital Focus
Understanding Camera Lens Model Numbers
What do all those letters mean in Nikkor lens names for Nikon cameras? I'll tell you this week, and I'll point you to resources for other camera lines. - Dave Johnson, PCWorld
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