Choosing the right lens for your camera can be challenging, especially when considering size and how it impacts your photography kit. Our Lens Size Compare tool is designed to visually demonstrate the dimensions of different lenses on various cameras, helping you make informed decisions. With a database of thousands of cameras and lenses, this tool offers a unique way to compare “lens size compare” directly on screen.
To begin, use the search bar at the top left of the page to find your camera model. If you’re exploring options, the Advanced Camera Finder allows you to filter cameras by specific features. Alternatively, the “Get Random Cameras” button provides a quick start for exploring different combinations. If you’re interested in comparing camera features alongside size, visit our compare cameras section.
Once you have selected your cameras, you can switch between front, back, and top views using the options menu. In the top view, cameras with interchangeable lenses will display a lens icon above them. Clicking this icon opens a lens search, allowing you to browse and select compatible lenses to visualize on your chosen camera body.
Here is a guide to the icons within the comparison tool:
Sort cameras by Width.
Sort cameras by Height.
Sort cameras by Depth, including any attached lenses for an accurate “lens size compare”.
Sort cameras by Weight.
Change to Front View for a frontal “lens size compare”.
Change to Back View.
Change to Top View, crucially showing “lens size compare” from above.
Insert a Credit Card for a real-world scale reference.
Insert a Soda Can for another familiar scale comparison.
Delete All Cameras to start fresh.
Add a lens to interchangeable lens cameras for detailed “lens size compare”.
Delete a Camera from your comparison.
Clone Camera Setup if you want to duplicate a configuration.
Move Camera to the left for better arrangement.
Move Camera to the right to adjust your layout.
Report an Error if you find any inaccuracies in the data.
