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The aperture ring changes the lens aperture which controls how much light reaches the film or digital sensor.

A large aperture f/1.4 to f/2.8 = lots of light, fast shutter speeds, narrow depth of field

A small aperture f/9+ = much less light, slower shutter speeds, wide depth of field

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In your lens there is an "aperture" assembly. It adjusts the amount of light that will flow through the lens. Turning the aperture dial sets the size of the hole in the aperture - a larger aperture allows shorter exposures, but a smaller aperture gives greater depth of field.

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