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Zoom ratio
The longest focal length of a zoom lens divided by the shortest.
Usually expressed as a ratio (eg 4:1) or a multiplier (4x).
A zoom lens with a focal length range from 100mm to 400mm would have a zoom ratio of 4:1 or 4x.
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