focal length

noun

: the distance of a focus from the surface of a lens or curved mirror

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Many cameras and smartphones look at life through a single lens, but three dimensional depth maps can be created using information hidden in metadata of 2D photos (such as focal lengths and sensor info) or estimated using multiple images. —

Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024 Here are some starting points for capturing Comet A3. Use an 18-55mm wide-angle lens at different focal lengths, with long exposures for about 10 to 20 seconds and ISO 1600. —

Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Nikon hasn't released any F1.4 primes for the system, but has quality F1.8 glass in 20mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths. —

PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024 The Pro model will see 5x telephoto, with 120mm focal length that was only on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. —

Jonathan Limehouse, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for focal length