# LensPick

> Digital director's viewfinder for visualizing DSLR lens framing on mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by The Curious Pixel Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenspick/id558586602 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Curious Pixel Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196701806)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenspick/id558586602/reviews.md

## What is LensPick?

**Choose the best lens for the shot before you even open your camera bag!**

With the lensPick app for iPhone and iPad, quickly see the framing across a wide range of DSLR lenses with a single swipe down your screen. As the dial rolls from 24mm to 400mm, you'll see what falls inside and out of your subject area for each focal length.

Whether you're planning, scouting, experimenting, or on location, a Pro eager to work more quickly or an amateur perfecting your visual understanding, the lensPick digital director's viewfinder will fast become an essential tool.

  **Specs & Features**

- Works through the iPhone or iPad camera to give 'live' visuals as you move through your location
- New: EXIF-based camera calibration - Capture a test photo for precise focal length accuracy tailored to your specific device
- Quick-tap to select Full Frame, Crop Frame, or Micro 4/3 sensor formats (depending on the type of camera body you'll be using)
- Quick-tap to change letterboxing aspect ratio
- Modern SwiftUI interface with intuitive controls
- There are variances from camera to camera – lensPick's calibration system provides highly accurate approximations
- iOS 16.6 and greater

## Key features

- Live visual framing with iPhone/iPad camera
- Focal length visualization (24mm-400mm)
- EXIF-based camera calibration for accuracy
- Selectable sensor formats (Full Frame, Crop, M4/3)
- Adjustable letterboxing aspect ratio
- Intuitive SwiftUI interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenspick/id558586602/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very limited app.

*2021-08-30*

Although you can choose your sensor size and focus length, you can’t focus or adjust brightness when zooming in.

### 4/5 — Good, but could be easily better

*2017-07-08*

Works exactly as advertised, simple. What is missing is more lens focal length numbers on turn knob - more numbers as relating to more common lens sizes

24
35
50
70
85
105
135
185
200
250
300
400

Very simple fix, just update the graphics on wheel.... then it would be 5 star!

### 5/5 — Fantastic tool!

*2016-06-10*

I use about six different primes and find this app a wonderful tool for setting up shots at a fraction of the cost of a director's viewfinder.  I checked the accuracy with a couple of my lenses and found ut to be spot on.

The lens range of 24-400mm is excellent, but I did make a request to the developer to expand this to 12mm to cover the extreme wide-angle options.

In short, this is an excellent app and highly recommended to the photographer using prime lenses!

### 5/5 — Great app! Better than the other expensive ones

*2016-05-01*

Works great I use it when I shoot short films on my Canon full frame DSLR. I compared it to my 35,50,85 and even a 300mm. I definitely recommend it

### 5/5 — Last update rocks

*2016-02-14*

I was eagerly waiting for this update to arrive. I switched to the iPhone 6s and this is an indispensable app when I go scouting for photo shoots. Also, the app is better now that it has those cute dogs in the storefront!

### 5/5 — Handy app

*2016-02-09*

As an amateur photographer I sometimes just want to grab my phone and look at a scene quickly, frame up a good shot and then grab the right lens. Saves me trying out options, trying different lenses etc etc. So yeah. Handy.

### 1/5 — Doesn't Work on IPhone 5

*2016-01-23*

It doesn't work on my IPhone 5 anymore... /: I loved this app when it actually worked. Can you fix this...?

**Developer response:** We just realized it is now possible to respond to reviews. Points101, I don't think we ever heard from you on the support email. As far as we know, the app has always supported iPhone 5 and continues to do so. If this is not the case, please let us know with what is not working. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Nice app.

*2016-01-02*

It's nice to be able to look through this quickly. I do wish it displayed the focal length in the top right so you don't have to guess based on the markers. 
The other thing I'd love is a button to take "the picture" for reference and be able to turn on and off watermarking the focal length. I'm taking a screen shot now and that works it would just be nice not to have the rest of the interface on reference images.

### 5/5 — Great for Indy Filmmakers

*2015-06-24*

I bought this app needing an affordable simple but effective viewfinder and BAM! This is it. If you make films this is a must have. It has all the proper ratios 16x9 cropped or full and 2:35:1 which is very popular in cinematic projects. I was blown away with the friendly customer support and with the accuracy of the lens options and framing. This is a great tool that will save time on set and for the price you can't beat it! Excellent buy. 100% recommended.

### 3/5 — Useful but limited to nothing below 24mm

*2015-06-24*

Simple and useful however the focal range doesn't go below 24mm which eliminates this for a wide lens previews. Please expand the range down to 12mm for a more complete app and higher rating.

## Frequently asked questions about LensPick

### What is LensPick used for?

LensPick is a digital director's viewfinder that allows you to visualize the framing of various DSLR lenses on your iPhone or iPad before you take a photo. It helps you understand what will fit within your shot at different focal lengths.

### How accurate is LensPick?

LensPick uses EXIF-based camera calibration to provide highly accurate approximations tailored to your specific device. It accounts for variances between cameras to ensure precise focal length accuracy.

### What sensor formats can I select in LensPick?

You can quickly select between Full Frame, Crop Frame, or Micro 4/3 sensor formats within LensPick, depending on the type of camera body you plan to use for your shoot.

### Does LensPick work on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, LensPick is designed for iPhone and iPad and requires iOS 16.6 or greater. It is not available for Android devices.

### How often is LensPick updated?

LensPick was last updated on August 28, 2025, indicating active development. The latest version is 2.0.

### What is the price of LensPick?

LensPick is a paid application, available for $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What age rating does LensPick have?

LensPick has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### Does LensPick have ads?

No, LensPick does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid download with no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2025-08-28

- New: EXIF-based camera calibration - Capture a test photo for precise focal length accuracy tailored to your specific device
- Modern SwiftUI interface with intuitive controls

### 1.93 — 2019-12-01

Support for iPhone 11 and iPad Pro 3rd generation.

### 1.9 — 2018-04-13

Added support for iPhone X and iPad Pro.
Fix for original iPad Air

### 1.8 — 2016-02-09

Better lens simulation and graphics for iPhone5, 5s, 6 and 6s ( plus versions too! )

Brand new version coming soon!

Note: Please contact support ( http://www.fotophoto.net ) if you are having any issues. Unfortunately, there is no way to reply to reviews.

### 1.7 — 2015-06-24

* Added 5 x 7 and 2.35:1 aspect ratio crop marks

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