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  "path": "/2026/02/21/you-probably-dont-need-an-f-1-2-lens-the-law-of-diminishing-returns/",
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  "textContent": "\n\nPhotography is an art form of trade-offs. When the shutter speed goes up, the aperture must come down. Higher ISO raises the exposure but hurts the image quality. A brighter maximum aperture means more cost and more weight. Everything is based on a give-and-take relationship, and balancing these factors is key to success.\n\n[Read More]",
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