[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Camera

lens

The optics that focus light onto the sensor.

Also known as: camera lens

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

lens — The optics that focus light onto the sensor.

This camera term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: full-frame APS-C.

Related Technical Terms

APS-C
A crop-sensor format smaller than full-frame. Camera
full-frame
A camera sensor the size of 35mm film. Camera
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