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Kodak DCS 520

Kodak · Canon EF · 1.59× crop

The Kodak DCS 520 uses the Canon EF mount with a 1.59× crop factor (about 22.6 × 15.1 mm sensor). Below: equivalent focal lengths, maximum shutter speeds for sharp stars, a hyperfocal distance chart, compatible lenses and how to check the shutter count.

Mount
Canon EF
Crop factor
1.59×
Sensor (approx.)
22.6 × 15.1 mm
Circle of confusion
0.0188 mm

Equivalent focal length & field of view

Lens focal lengthFull-frame equivalentDiagonal FOVHorizontal FOV
8 mm13 mm119.0°109.4°
10 mm16 mm107.3°97.0°
12 mm19 mm97.1°86.6°
14 mm22 mm88.3°77.8°
16 mm25 mm80.7°70.5°
18 mm29 mm74.1°64.2°
20 mm32 mm68.4°58.9°
24 mm38 mm59.0°50.4°
28 mm45 mm51.8°44.0°
35 mm56 mm42.4°35.8°
50 mm80 mm30.4°25.5°
85 mm135 mm18.2°15.1°
135 mm215 mm11.5°9.6°
200 mm319 mm7.8°6.5°
300 mm478 mm5.2°4.3°
400 mm637 mm3.9°3.2°

Multiply by the 1.59× crop factor for the full-frame equivalent field of view.

Milky Way exposure: NPF and 500 rule

Focal lengthNPF @ f/1.8NPF @ f/2.8Strict NPF @ f/2.8500 rule
8 mm22.5 s26.9 s14.5 s39.2 s
10 mm18.0 s21.5 s11.6 s31.4 s
12 mm15.0 s17.9 s9.7 s26.2 s
14 mm12.9 s15.4 s8.3 s22.4 s
16 mm11.2 s13.4 s7.3 s19.6 s
18 mm10.0 s11.9 s6.5 s17.4 s
20 mm9.0 s10.8 s5.9 s15.7 s
24 mm7.5 s9.0 s4.9 s13.1 s
28 mm6.4 s7.7 s4.2 s11.2 s
35 mm5.1 s6.1 s3.4 s9.0 s

NPF = (35 × f-number + 30 × pixel pitch) ÷ focal length, with a pixel pitch of 3.9 µm (typical for this format — exact resolution not in our database). The strict version (Michaud's detailed NPF for the galactic core) gives pin-point stars at 100% view; the 500 rule is a loose rule of thumb that shows trailing on modern sensors.

Hyperfocal distance chart

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
10 mm1.9 m1.0 m0.7 m0.5 m0.3 m
14 mm3.7 m1.9 m1.3 m1.0 m0.7 m
16 mm4.9 m2.4 m1.7 m1.3 m0.9 m
18 mm6.2 m3.1 m2.2 m1.6 m1.1 m
20 mm7.6 m3.8 m2.7 m2.0 m1.3 m
24 mm11 m5.5 m3.9 m2.8 m1.9 m
28 mm15 m7.5 m5.2 m3.8 m2.6 m
35 mm23 m12 m8.2 m6.0 m4.1 m
50 mm48 m24 m17 m12 m8.4 m

Focus at the hyperfocal distance and everything from half that distance to infinity is acceptably sharp (circle of confusion 0.0188 mm). Use the hyperfocal calculator for other settings.

Compatible lenses (280 in our database)

LensFocal lengthMax apertureMount
Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM circular fisheye4 mmf/2.8Canon EF, Nikon F AF
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM8–15 mmf/8Canon EF
Samyang 8mm f/3.5 Fish-Eye CS8 mmf/3.5Pentax KAF, Canon EF
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG circular fisheye8 mmf/3.5Nikon F AF, Sigma SA
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM8–16 mmf/4.5Sigma SA, Canon EF
Samyang XP 10mm f/3.510 mmf/3.5Canon EF
Samyang 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS10 mmf/2.8Canon EF, Canon EF-M
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC10–20 mmf/4Nikon F AF, Sigma SA
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC Fisheye HSM10 mmf/2.8Sigma SA, Nikon F AF
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)10–24 mmf/10Canon EF, Nikon F AF
Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD10–24 mmf/3.5Nikon F AF, Canon EF
Irix 11mm f/4 G11 mmf/4Nikon F AF, Canon EF
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM11–24 mmf/11Canon EF
Tamron SP AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF)11–18 mmf/11Canon EF, Nikon F AF
Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX11–16 mmf/2.8Canon EF, Nikon F AF
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX II (11-16mm f/2.8)11–16 mmf/2.8Canon EF, Nikon F AF
Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF11–20 mmf/2.8Nikon F AF, Canon EF
Tokina AF 11-20mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX11–20 mmf/11Nikon F AF, Canon EF
Venus Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D12 mmf/2.8Canon EF, Nikon F
Samyang 12mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye ED AS NCS12 mmf/2.8Nikon F AI, Canon EF
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | A12–24 mmf/4Nikon F AF, Sigma SA
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM12–24 mmf/4.5Sigma SA, Canon EF
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM12–24 mmf/4.5Nikon F AF, Canon EF
Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX12–24 mmf/12Canon EF, Nikon F AF
Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX12–28 mmf/12Canon EF, Nikon F AF
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.814 mmf/14Sony E, Canon EF
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM14 mmf/14Canon EF
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 AE ED AS IF UMC14 mmf/2.8Pentax KAF, Canon EF
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM | A14 mmf/1.8Sigma SA, Canon EF
Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX14 mmf/2.8Sigma SA, Canon EF
Sigma 14mm f/3.5 EX14 mmf/3.5Sigma SA, Canon EF
Sigma 14mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical HSM14 mmf/2.8Canon EF, Nikon F
Irix 15mm f/2.415 mmf/2.4Canon EF, Nikon F
Opteka 15mm f/4 Wide Macro 1:115 mmf/4Nikon F, Canon EF
Venus Laowa 15mm F/4 Wide Angle Macro15 mmf/4Nikon F AF, Canon EF
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye15 mmf/15Canon EF
Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX DG Aspherical15–30 mmf/3.5Sigma SA, Canon EF
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye15 mmf/2.8Canon EF, Sigma SA
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD15–30 mmf/2.8Nikon F AF, Canon EF
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041)15–30 mmf/2.8Canon EF, Nikon F AF

Native and adapter-free compatible lenses from the Lensfun database. Third-party and adapted lenses may also work.

How to check the Kodak DCS 520 shutter count

Not every maker writes a shutter count into image files. Try `exiftool -a -G1 -s image` on an unedited original and look for a tag containing "Shutter" or "Count".

ExifTool tag: (varies). Always test an original, unedited file straight from the card.

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FAQ

What is the crop factor of the Kodak DCS 520?
1.59×. A 24 mm lens frames like a 38 mm lens on full frame.
What shutter speed should I use for the Milky Way with the Kodak DCS 520?
With a 8 mm lens at f/2.8, about 27 seconds keeps stars sharp (NPF rule).
How do I check the shutter count on the Kodak DCS 520?
Not every maker writes a shutter count into image files. Try `exiftool -a -G1 -s image` on an unedited original and look for a tag containing "Shutter" or "Count".
Which lenses fit the Kodak DCS 520?
Lenses for the Canon EF mount and compatible mounts (Tamron Adaptall) — 280 are listed above.