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Welcome to Lens Angle View Calculator

The precision tool for photographers and cinematographers to calculate, compare, and visualize field of view across different camera systems.

What This Tool Does

The Lens Angle View Calculator provides accurate calculations for:

  • Field of view angles for any lens and sensor combination
  • 35mm equivalent focal lengths and crop factors
  • Visual comparison between different camera systems
  • Real-world dimensions of your frame at specific distances

Whether you're switching between camera systems, planning a shoot, or simply exploring the optical relationships between different formats, this calculator offers precise, science-based results beyond simplified "crop factor" approximations.

Getting Started

  1. Select your sensor format from our extensive database of 40+ sensor sizes
  2. Enter your focal length in millimeters
  3. View the results including angles of view, 35mm equivalence, and visual representation
  4. Compare multiple setups to understand the differences between systems

Key Features

  • High-Precision Angular Calculations: Get accurate diagonal, horizontal, and vertical field of view angles
  • Visual Comparison: See exactly how different sensor/lens combinations compare with clear visual guides
  • Reference Images: Upload your own images to visualize how different setups would frame the same scene
  • Flexible Alignment Options: Choose from multiple alignment modes to match your compositional needs

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Designed For

  • Photographers switching between camera systems
  • Cinematographers planning shots with multiple camera formats
  • Technical Directors making equipment decisions
  • Educators teaching optical principles
  • Photography Enthusiasts curious about the science behind their lenses

Technical Foundation

This calculator uses precise trigonometric formulas rather than approximations, accounting for the actual angular geometry of optics. All calculations happen in real-time on your device with no data sent to remote servers.

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