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retrofocus lens

ret·ro·fo·cus lens
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [re-truh-foh-kuh s]
    • /ˈrɛ trəˌfoʊ kəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [re-truh-foh-kuh s]
    • /ˈrɛ trəˌfoʊ kəs/

Definition of retrofocus lens words

  • noun retrofocus lens a wide-angle lens, for use on single-lens reflex cameras, of inverted telephoto design, with a back focus greater than the focal length. 1

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Origin of retrofocus lens

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; retro- + focus

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Parts of speech for Retrofocus lens

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retrofocus lens popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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