Lens calculator - Calculating the object size / field of view (FOV)
The object size y is usually the object range to be detected which must be viewed by means of the camera.
Calculating the object size or FOV using entocentric standard lenses
Calculate the field of view given the working distance, sensor size and lens focal length.
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Send data by emailCalculating the object size (height, width, diagonal) using real sensor dimensions
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Attention: Calculated object sizes of several millimetres can indeed be realised by means of entocentric lenses (incl. close-up rings), but often hardly useful. Normal objects with close-up rings in retro position provide an alternative for better image quality. In case of smallest image details and large magnifications please use macro-lenses which are specially designed for these applications. Further details on optical calculations can be found in chapter Optical basics.
Calculating the object size using the reproduction scale (macro & telecentric lenses)
Also for macro lenses and telecentric lenses it is possible to calculate the field of view using the imaging scale and sensor size.
Object size y = sensor size y´ / imaging scale ß
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Calculating the object size from opening angle
The field of view at a given working distance can also be calculated using the aperture angle of the optics.
