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2.01 Focal Length, Field of View & Composition: From 7mm to 800mm
Comprehensive guide to focal lengths and their impact on field of view, perspective, and composition across different sensor formats.
by Daoming
June 25, 2024
Focal Length, Field of View & Composition: From 7mm to 800mm
Content to be added - This article will provide comprehensive coverage of focal lengths and their compositional impact.
Article Outline
1. Field of View Fundamentals
- FOV calculations for full-frame, APS-C, and M4/3
- Crop factor implications
- Angular coverage measurements
- Diagonal vs horizontal FOV
2. Perspective and Composition
- Mathematical relationship between FOV and perspective
- Compression effects in telephoto lenses
- Wide-angle distortion characteristics
- Subject-to-background relationships
3. Practical Applications
- Landscape photography focal length choices
- Portrait lens selection criteria
- Street photography considerations
- Architectural photography requirements
4. Interactive Tools
- FOV calculator data sources
- Mobile apps and field tools
- Quick reference charts
- Visualization aids
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