Cameras

Canon R5 II: what each focal length frames

The Canon R5 II has a full-frame sensor, so every lens frames exactly as marked. A 50 mm lens on the Canon R5 II frames like 50 mm, with a horizontal angle of view of 39.6°.

Lens mount: Canon RF.

Compare focal lengths on the Canon R5 II over a photo

How the frames nest on the Canon R5 II

24 mm35 mm50 mm85 mm135 mm
Frames of 24, 35, 50, 85 and 135 mm lenses on the Canon R5 II, from the same spot. The outer frame is 24 mm.

Focal length table for the Canon R5 II

Focal lengthFull-frame equivalentHorizontal angleVertical angleDiagonal angle
14 mm14 mm104.3°81.2°114.2°
16 mm16 mm96.7°73.7°107.0°
18 mm18 mm90.0°67.4°100.5°
20 mm20 mm84.0°61.9°94.5°
24 mm24 mm73.7°53.1°84.1°
28 mm28 mm65.5°46.4°75.4°
35 mm35 mm54.4°37.8°63.4°
40 mm40 mm48.5°33.4°56.8°
50 mm50 mm39.6°27.0°46.8°
70 mm70 mm28.8°19.5°34.3°
85 mm85 mm23.9°16.1°28.6°
100 mm100 mm20.4°13.7°24.4°
135 mm135 mm15.2°10.2°18.2°
200 mm200 mm10.3°6.9°12.3°
300 mm300 mm6.9°4.6°8.2°

Classic full-frame looks on the Canon R5 II

To get the framing a full-frame shooter means by these focal lengths, use these on the Canon R5 II:

What each lens covers at a distance on the Canon R5 II

Width x height of the scene each focal length captures on the Canon R5 II, held horizontally. Close up, real lenses frame a little tighter than this.

Focal lengthAt 1 mAt 2 mAt 3 mAt 5 mAt 10 m
24 mm1.5 × 1.0 m3.0 × 2.0 m4.5 × 3.0 m7.5 × 5.0 m15.0 × 10.0 m
35 mm1.0 × 0.7 m2.1 × 1.4 m3.1 × 2.1 m5.1 × 3.4 m10.3 × 6.9 m
50 mm0.7 × 0.5 m1.4 × 1.0 m2.2 × 1.4 m3.6 × 2.4 m7.2 × 4.8 m
85 mm0.4 × 0.3 m0.8 × 0.6 m1.3 × 0.8 m2.1 × 1.4 m4.2 × 2.8 m
135 mm0.3 × 0.2 m0.5 × 0.4 m0.8 × 0.5 m1.3 × 0.9 m2.7 × 1.8 m

Portrait distances on the Canon R5 II

How far to stand from the subject with the Canon R5 II held vertically, so the subject fills 90% of the frame height. Full body means a 1.8 m person, head and shoulders about 0.5 m.

Questions

What does a 50 mm lens look like on the Canon R5 II?

It frames like 50 mm on full frame, with a horizontal angle of view of 39.6°.

Which lens gives a 50 mm full-frame look on the Canon R5 II?

A lens of about 50 mm. It frames like 50 mm on full frame.

How far do I stand for a full-body portrait with an 85 mm lens on the Canon R5 II?

About 4.7 m (15 ft) from the subject, with the camera held vertically. That fits a 1.8 m person in 90% of the frame height. For head and shoulders, stand about 1.3 m (4.3 ft) away.

How much does a 35 mm lens cover at 3 m on the Canon R5 II?

About 3.1 × 2.1 m, width by height, with the camera held horizontally. At 10 m it covers about 10.3 × 6.9 m.

Can I see these focal lengths on the Canon R5 II before buying a lens?

Yes. Prospekt for iPhone has the Canon R5 II built in. Pick it, choose a focal length and point your phone to see the framing live.

Other cameras with the same sensor size

Canon R6 III, Canon R8, Canon R6 II, Canon EOS R, Canon EOS 5D IV, Canon EOS 6D, Canon EOS 6D II, Sony A1, Sony A9 III, Sony A7R V, Sony A7 IV, Sony A7C II, Nikon Z9, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z6 III, Nikon Z5 II, Nikon Zf, Panasonic S5 IIX, Panasonic S5 II, Panasonic S1H, Leica M11, Leica SL3, Leica Q3, Pentax K-1 III, Pentax K-1 II, Sigma fp L, Sigma fp