35MM FOCAL LENGTH CONVERSION CHART FOR LARGE FORMAT LENSES

I created the chart below to help modern day photographers convert

the familiar 35mm focal lengths to large format lens focal lengths.

Keep in mind these factors and values are approximate and should
be used as a general guideline. I included the lens factor at the top of
the chart so that you can calculate any equivalent focal length.

I use this chart when I am in the field hiking and exploring the
landscape. I take a small digital camera with me to use as my
modern day “polaroid”. I compose and create my polaroid’s with the
DSLR and then if I like what I see, I get out my large format gear. I
use a cheap DSLR with an all in one lens that covers from wide angle to telephoto.

CONVERSION CHART

35mm 4x5 5x7 8x10 11x14

Factor .30 .20 .15 .10
14mm 47mm - - -
21mm 72mm - - 210mm
23mm 75mm - 150mm -
27mm 90mm - - -
31mm - 150mm 210mm 300mm
36mm 120mm - 240mm -
45mm 150mm - 300mm 450mm
50mm - 240mm - -
54mm 180mm - - -
60mm - - - 600mm
63mm 210mm - - -
66mm - - 450mm -
71mm 240mm - - -
89mm 300mm 450mm 600mm -
134mm 450mm - - -
179mm 600mm - - -

Green – wide angle lens for the format

Red – standard lens for the format
Blue – long/telephoto lens for the format

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