Chromatic aberration
LYMAN’S GUIDE
What is chromatic aberration?
It is a very common optical issue that happens when a lens cannot bring all of the colour wavelengths of light together correctly. This means that some areas of your image may display unsightly coloured edges. Typically this colour will be purple, which is why it’s also often referred to as purple fringing.
Light is made up of different wavelengths of varying colours, and your lens requires all the wavelengths to reach the sensor at the same point. If it doesn’t, chromatic aberration is the result.
Does it show all over an image?
No, it is most likely to be seen in areas of high contrast; the branches of a tree against a bright sky, for example. Depending on the severity of the chromatic aberration,
