Lens Aberrations Complete Guide: Chromatic Aberration, Distortion & Field Curvature Correction

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1. Aberration Types and Causes

• Chromatic aberration (longitudinal and lateral)
• Spherical aberration characteristics
• Coma and astigmatism effects
• Field curvature and distortion
• Vignetting causes and types

2. Optical Correction Methods

• ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass properties
• Aspherical element applications
• Fluorite crystal advantages
• Multi-element correction systems
• Lens coating contributions

3. Software Correction Profiles

• Lightroom lens profile database coverage
• Capture One correction capabilities
• Adobe DNG lens corrections
• Custom profile creation methods
• Real-time vs post-processing correction

4. Practical Impact Assessment

• Visible aberration thresholds
• Print size and viewing distance factors
• Genre-specific aberration tolerance
• Cost-benefit analysis of corrections

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