Chromatic Aberration: Point Convergence of Red & Blue Light?

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The discussion centers on the convergence points of red and blue light when utilizing a spherical lens. It is established that the difference in convergence is measurable and significant, contradicting the notion that it is negligible. Camera lens manufacturers implement aspherical elements and low-dispersion glass specifically to address this issue, indicating that the distance of convergence is influenced by lens geometry.

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What is the approximate difference in the points of convergence between red and blue light when using a spherical lens? Is it negligible (i.e. less than a millimeter)? Is it a specific distance or is it a function of a separate variable?
 
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I'm not sure on an exact measurement, but I wouldn't call it negligible. If it were, camera lens manufacturers wouldn't employ the use of aspherical elements and low-dispersion glass.
 
Nothing more to add on Reed's comments, but it's definitely not negligible, and it's definitely measurable. The distance would be a function of lens geometry.
 

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