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What does a larger f-number do to the aperture opening?

It makes the opening smaller.

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  1. It makes the opening smaller ✔
  2. It makes the opening larger
  3. It has no effect on the opening

Why: A larger f-number means a smaller aperture diameter, which narrows the light cones and increases depth of field.

Huh, didn't know that: A larger f-number means a smaller aperture diameter, which narrows the light cones and increases depth of field.

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A big f-number is a small wonder.
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Answer: It makes the opening smaller. A larger f-number means a smaller aperture diameter, which narrows the light cones and increases depth of field.

  1. Depth of field en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_of_field
    Reducing the aperture diameter (increasing the f-number) narrows the cones of light
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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