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Camera Lens Focal Length Categories
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Category↕ | Focal Range (mm)↕ | Approx FOV (degrees)↕ | Typical Use↕ | Example Lens↕ | Distortion Character↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fisheye | 4-14 | 180-114 | Creative effects, extreme wide shots, skateboarding | Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye | Extreme barrel distortion |
Ultra-Wide | 14-24 | 114-84 | Architecture, real estate, astrophotography, landscapes | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Noticeable barrel, correctable |
Wide Angle | 24-35 | 84-63 | Street photography, interiors, environmental portraits | Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | Mild barrel distortion |
Standard / Normal | 35-50 | 63-47 | Everyday, documentary, street, general purpose | Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R | Minimal, closest to human eye |
Short Portrait | 50-85 | 47-28 | Portraits, product, event photography | Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM | Very low, flattering compression |
Portrait / Medium Telephoto | 85-135 | 28-18 | Headshot portraits, fashion, studio work | Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM | Slight compression, flattering |
Short Telephoto | 135-200 | 18-12 | Sports sideline, wildlife approach, compressed landscapes | Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II | Noticeable background compression |
Telephoto | 200-400 | 12-6 | Sports, bird photography, motorsport, safari | Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS | Strong compression, flattened depth |
Super-Telephoto | 400-800 | 6-3 | Bird-in-flight, distant wildlife, air shows | Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS | Extreme compression, heat shimmer |
Tilt-Shift | 17-90 | Varies | Architecture correction, miniature effect, selective focus | Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II | Correctable via shift movement |
Macro | 50-200 | Varies | Insects, flowers, jewelry, product close-ups | Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro | Low, optimized for close focus |
Standard Zoom | 24-70 | 84-34 | All-purpose walkaround, weddings, travel | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Barrel at wide end, pin at tele |
Telephoto Zoom | 70-200 | 34-12 | Weddings, sports, concerts, portraits from distance | Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Minor barrel to pincushion |
Superzoom | 18-300 | 76-8 | Travel convenience, one-lens solution, casual shooting | Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A | Variable, trades quality for range |
Cine Prime | 14-135 | Varies | Filmmaking, cinema production, consistent T-stop | Sigma 35mm T1.5 FF High-Speed | Minimal, matched across set |
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