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by mfranc42 768 days ago
That angle of view corresponds to a lens with 588mm focal length on a full frame camera (horizontally), and 392mm (vertically). Funny that astronomers and photographers mean very different things by saying wide angle. ;-)
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People get stuck into trying to apply A to B when B != A. Just because the same words are used does not mean they have the same use and meaning as applied.

Also, "space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is."

It's a full frame equivalent. I don't think anyone is trying to use this on a full frame camera.
Well, if you never compare A to B, you won't believe it for sure. :-/