Film still
| Film format | Image dimensions | Normal lens focal length |
|---|---|---|
| APS C | 16.7 × 25.1 mm | 28 mm, 30 mm |
| 135, 35mm | 24 × 36 mm | 40 mm, 50 mm, 55 mm |
| 120/220, 6 × 4.5 (645) | 56 × 42 mm | 75 mm |
| 120/220, 6 × 6 | 56 × 56 mm | 80 mm |
What is 50mm equivalent to APS-C?
75mm
A 50mm lens on a camera with a 1.5x crop factor APS-C sensor gives a field of view equivalent to that of a 75mm lens on a full-frame or 35mm film camera.
Is 50mm good for APS-C?
50mm lenses are good for APS-C cameras. They give the same field of view as a 75mm lens on a full-frame camera. This doesn’t flatten the image too much and with wide apertures – wider than f2 – you should get pretty nice bokeh as well.
What is considered normal lens on a full-frame camera?
On a full-frame camera, a normal lens is considered to have a focal length of 50mm. This was set by the creator of the Leica camera system, Oskar Barnack, pretty much arbitrarily. In reality, any lens with a focal length of between about 40mm and 58mm will look roughly like how things appear to your eyes.
How do you get 50mm on APS-C?
Multiply the focal length printed on the lens by 1.5 to obtain the 35mm-equivalent focal length of a lens mounted on a camera with an APS-C sensor. For example, if you mount a 50mm lens on an APS-C sensor camera such as the ILCE-6000, you’ll get the same view as a 75mm lens on a full-frame camera (50mm x 1.5 = 75mm).
Is Super 35 the same as APS-C?
Super 35mm
The Super 35 (S35) digital sensor is really a family of varying sizes and is sometimes confused with APS-C sensors in DSLRs. Every manufacturer makes their cameras with a slightly different sized sensor but they still call them Super 35.
Is 75mm good for portraits?
On an APS camera, the 50mm is the equivalent of a 75mm, which is an ideal focal length for portraits. Not bad for a small, lightweight lens. The only disadvantage? When shooting close-ups, noses might look a bit larger than when using a true telephoto, which would compress the space for a more flattering shot.
Can I use a full frame lens with an APS-C sensor?
Can full frame lenses be used on APS-C sensors? Generally speaking, yes- insofar as the mount is compatible. The glass in most full frame lenses is oversized compared to what is necessary for APS-C sensors, so as long as they are compatible with model and mount style it should work.
What is 28mm on APS-C?
A 28mm f/2 lens on APS-C is only theoretically equivalent to 42mm f/3 on full frame as far as angle of view and depth of field are concerned. It is equivalent to a 42mm f/2 as far as exposure (shutter speed, aperture and ISO) are concerned.
When would you use a 75mm lens?
85mm (and 75mm)
85mm is considered a classic focal length for portraits — you’re far enough away to get a bit of perspective compression, but close enough for it to feel intimate.
How do I know if my lens are normal?
For still photography, a lens with a focal length about equal to the diagonal size of the film or sensor format is considered to be a normal lens; its angle of view is similar to the angle subtended by a large-enough print viewed at a typical viewing distance equal to the print diagonal; this angle of view is about 53°
Why is 50mm lens considered normal?
The 25mm cinema lens standard became a 50-mm normal lens for photography, because it was a reliable lens for completely and sharply filling the frame of a 35-mm photographic negative.
What focal length would be considered wide?
A wide-angle lens has a focal length of 35mm or shorter, which gives you a wide field of view. The wider your field of view, the more of the scene you’ll be able to see in the frame. These lenses are ideal for many scenarios, and most photographers have at least one trusty wide-angle lens in their kit.
Is a 50mm lens good for street photography?
The 50mm is the ideal street photography lens. Actually it’s an ideal lens full stop. It has the most applications of any focal and hence why they are often referred to as the “nifty fifty”, the versatile lens.
What is 85mm lens on crop sensor?
If you were to mount the 85mm lens onto an APSC crop sensor camera, the image incurs a 1.5x crop. This means that your 85mm field of view was multiplied by 1.5x, which equals 127.5mm.
What size is equivalent to 35mm?
The 18-55mm focal length lens will produce a field of view that is the equivalent of a 28.8-88mm lens view from a 35mm camera.
Will an APS-C lens work on a Super 35 sensor?
If a lens was designed for Super-35 and APS-C (which are very close in size), it will successfully cover the sensors of Super-35, APS-C as well as smaller sensors like Micro Four Thirds and Super-16.
What is APS-C S35 shooting?
APS-C/Super 35mm – OFF
In this mode, the camera will always capture full-size image sensor pictures. So if you put a cropped-sensor lens on the camera, you might see the edges of the lens at the edges of the photo, Lens A (full-frame 50mm prime lens) would shoot at a 50mm focal length.
Can you use a full frame lens on a Super 35 sensor?
So I just realized that Full Frame lenses are indeed soft on Super 35 sensors…If you want to use manual photo lenses on super 35 or smaller you need a dedicated speedbooster to get the full sharpness the lens is capable of. Or you would need a video camera that has a full frame sensor.
Is a 70mm lens good for portraits?
The Canon 24-70mm lens allows you to shoot fairly large group portraits as well as closer framed individual poses without having to change lenses. For tight headshots, a lens with a little more reach than the 70mm maximum length would be ideal.
Is 75mm good for street photography?
While you can travel happily, for instance, with just a 35 or 50 attached to your camera, longer lenses are more specialised and need wider backup. Yet is wonderful to have around for when the mood strikes. Paired with a 35mm Summicron or, even, a 28mm Elmarit, the 75mm Apo makes perfect street prime combo.
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