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Working Distance Calculator

Find the lens-to-subject distance at a given magnification, so you know how much room you'll have to work with.

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Lens-to-subject distance
20.0 cm

How far the front of the lens's optical center needs to be from the subject to hit this magnification. Physical working room in front of the lens will be a bit less.

Lens-to-sensor (image) distance
20.0 cm

How far the lens needs to be from the sensor, which is why macro lenses and extension tubes physically get longer at higher magnifications.