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From: bill@ur-laser.UUCP (Bill Lampeter)
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Subject: Re: wide-angle lens distortion
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Date: Wed, 4-Apr-84 00:38:53 EST
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In response to Ken Reek's statements:
> Wide angle lenses do not distort straight lines (not counting fisheye lenses).
> Any distortion you think you see in the final print is a result of viewing the
> print from the wrong distance.  

Wide angle lenses certainly may distort straight lines.  These distortions are
known as barrel and pin cushion distortions.  In fact, such distortions are 
not limited to only wide-angle lenses but are often most noticeable in them.
Since wide angle lenses may indeed distort, you can see it in prints.