Focal Length
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The distance between the back lens element and the focal plane. In 35mm format, lenses with a focal length of approximately 50mm are called normal (standard), lenses with approximately 35mm or less are called wide-angle, and lenses with a focal length of more than approximately 70mm are called telephoto lenses.
