Angle of View Q: The diagonal of the focused subject, depends on the subject distance, the sensor diagonal, and the focal length so it is just mathematics to calculate the angle of...

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

The diagonal of the focused subject, depends on the subject distance, the sensor diagonal, and the focal length so it is just mathematics to calculate the angle of view. So considering all the subject types - macro to normal to telephoto - what would the angle of view ranges for each subject type?

BebuLamar

I think you may need to rephrase your question.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

John_F wrote:

The diagonal of the focused subject, depends on the subject distance, the sensor diagonal, and the focal length so it is just mathematics to calculate the angle of view. So considering all the subject types - macro to normal to telephoto - what would the angle of view ranges for each subject type?

Don't think subjects think lenses.
For example - you are shooting macros with a telephoto lens.

jcboy3

John_F wrote:

The diagonal of the focused subject, depends on the subject distance, the sensor diagonal, and the focal length so it is just mathematics to calculate the angle of view. So considering all the subject types - macro to normal to telephoto - what would the angle of view ranges for each subject type?

Slightly less than 1 degree to slightly less than 180 degrees.

CO

I think you have to separate the two things you're describing. First calculate the angle of view required. Then find a lens that gives you the required angle of view.

I just did a calculation using their trig formula. If you're subject is 5 feet across and 10 feet from the camera, your angle would be 28 degrees.

This website gives a formula for calculating that.
https://www.panohelp.com/lensfov.html

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RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

John_F wrote:

The diagonal of the focused subject, depends on the subject distance, the sensor diagonal, and the focal length so it is just mathematics to calculate the angle of view. So considering all the subject types - macro to normal to telephoto - what would the angle of view ranges for each subject type?

You may find this photography calculator web site of interest.

https://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm

Jeffcs Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Please don’t take this way wrong but get off the calculator put on a lens and go shooting!
Enjoy your craft,photography, reap the results of knowing your glass...

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Jeffcs wrote:

Please don’t take this way wrong but get off the calculator put on a lens and go shooting!
Enjoy your craft,photography, reap the results of knowing your glass...

I don't need a hobby that makes my head hurt and I would rather shoot, but I recognize that some enjoy many different aspects!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

DaveO wrote:

I don't need a hobby that makes my head hurt and I would rather shoot, but I recognize that some enjoy many different aspects!

I just look at it as wide or narrow.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

John_F wrote:

The diagonal of the focused subject, depends on the subject distance, the sensor diagonal, and the focal length so it is just mathematics to calculate the angle of view. So considering all the subject types - macro to normal to telephoto - what would the angle of view ranges for each subject type?

I am not sure what you are asking but you can probably find out what you need to know here:

https://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm

Knock yourself out!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

What if the viewfinder doesn't show 100%?

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

If you go here you will be able to see a graphic presentation of angle as well as an image within such.

https://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Or you can just check the manufacturer’s specs...?

lsaguy Loc: Udall, KS, USA

How long is a piece of string?

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

This old chart may help foe quick reference, See the 35mm designation for a full frame camera.

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