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If you’re having focusing issues with your prime lenses, a small investment in a calibration tool can give you the tack-sharp focus you’re after.

Another question about lens/camera calibration: If I calibrate my 50mm lens to my camera and adjust the calibration in camera, then I want to calibrate a 24mm, isn’t it possible I will have to change the calibration AGAIN for the camera? Thanks

A nice feature of this tool is that J. Cristina includes an online video walk-through to help you through the entire setup and calibration process.

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Place your camera on a level surface the correct focal length away from your tool, depending on the focal length of your lens (50x the focal length for lenses under 200mm, 25x for lenses over 200mm.)

In fact, it's likely that some focal lengths are already in perfect focus. This is why you don't want to mess with zoom lenses yourself.

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Great info! Thank you for putting this up will have to give this a try just to see how it works. Thank you for sharing this!

To find out if you can calibrate your lens, look for a setting in your camera’s custom menu called ‘AF Fine Tune” if you’re a Nikon shooter, or “AF Micro Adjustment” for Canon and Sony users. (If you’re in doubt whether your camera has this feature, check your camera manual to confirm.)

Put your camera into single-shot autofocus mode on a tripod, with your center focus point activated (because it’s the most accurate focus point.)

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If the focus has shifted over to their ear, the lens is back focusing. If the focus is on their nose, it’s front focusing.

Lastly, if knowing how to adjust your camera settings is still a little confusing to you, check out my FREE camera training.

And the second post goes in-depth on which autofocus mode to use in specific shooting situations. Choosing the right type of autofocus makes a dramatic difference in the quality of your photos.

Rather than rely on trial-and-error to calibrate your lenses, it’s much easier to invest in an inexpensive lens calibration tool like the Vello LENS-2020 Lens Calibration Tool.

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Many photographers like this tool because it is easy to use and inexpensive; however, others think it’s too flimsy and feel that it won’t hold up over time.

The first one is “Back Button Focus: The Secret to Crisp Photos Every Time.” If you're not using back button focus yet, I promise it will be a real game-changer for you!

Hi Silvia! Do your photos seem to be in focus? If so, then you’re probably fine. If no, then you may need to look at a different way of calibrating it.

Reviews on B & Photo give this product a thumb’s up for being  as well made as more expensive calibration tools you can buy.

The built in ruler on the tool will tell you how many millimeters plus or minus you need to adjust using the built-in calibration settings on your camera.

One caveat – J. Christina’s focus pyramid is one of those products that people either love to pieces or hate with a passion.

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Hi Anne! Calibration in both camera and lens specific. I would calibrate the lens and try it out for awhile since the camera has already been calibrated. If you notice issues continue, I would recommend taking it to a reputable Nikon dealer to see what they recommend.

Hi Anne! I’m so sorry you’re feeling confused! You can calibrate both your camera and lenses. The lens is its own operating system that connects to the camera. If the camera is calibrated correctly but the lens is out of calibration within itself it will not produce the desired outcome.

If you test a multi-focal length lens in the way I described above, you’ll soon notice that some focal lengths are sharper than others.

I’m very confused. Do I calibrate the lenses or calibrate the camera. Nikon already calibrated my camera and did not ever recommend doing it myself. I can’t find much of anything about calibrating lenses. If I calibrate one lens to my camera and change the calibration on that camera, if I want to calibrate a different lens, won’t I have to recalibrate my camera. Your info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Sorry but if I place my 35mm prime 5’7” away I can barely read the lens calibration chart. I had to go closer. Does this disqualify the results?

When you make adjustments to calibrate your lens, there is no way to avoid affecting all the focal lengths on the lens. So the focal lengths that were previously sharp, won’t be any longer!

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Following the same instructions given in the previous test (turn off image stabilization, put your camera into single-shot autofocus mode, use the center focus point, etc.), focus on the center object.

Set your lens to its widest aperture. Put the camera into single-shot autofocus mode, with the center focus point selected.

Note the focal length of the lens you want to check. Position your camera on a tripod approximately 50x away from this focal length. (If the lens is 200mm or over, reduce this factor to 25x.)

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I recommend that you pick up one of these calibration tool and take a few minutes to check if your lenses are in focus. Even new lenses can be a little off.

Lens calibration is a series of small adjustments made to fine-tune your lens’ focus. An adjustment of only a millimeter or two can make all the difference in achieving tack-sharp focus.

Note that not all cameras have lens calibration settings. Pro and prosumer cameras have this setting, not entry-level models like the Canon Rebel or Nikon D3500.

Before you try to calibrate your lens (or have it sent off for calibration) there are two easy tests to check if your lens is front or back-focusing.

A lens calibration tool can save you money too. Maybe you don't need a new lens at all, you just to calibrate your existing one!

Open the lens aperture as wide as possible. Focus on your subject’s closest eye and use a cable-release or self-timer to activate the shutter.

Are you disappointed that no matter how hard you try, your photos still turn out soft and fuzzy instead of crisp and clear?

A nice bonus for the Vello LENS-2020 Lens Calibration Tool is the included gray card for setting your white balance manually.