Comparison

f8 Lens Toolkit vs Field2Fan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

f8 Lens Toolkit

This app provides photographers and cinematographers with essential tools for optical calculations. It offers features like depth of field calculation, field of view determination, and lens matching for various camera formats. It's designed to be an indispensable reference tool for professionals and students alike.

Highlights
  • Depth of Field & Hyperfocal Distance Calculator
  • Field of View Calculator
  • Lens Matcher: Equivalent Focal Length & F-Stop
  • Camera Sensor Comparison Tool
  • Lens Coverage Tool
  • Extensive camera and lens database
  • Supports anamorphic shooting and Speedboosters
Features
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f8 is the fastest and easiest tool for all photographic calculations: Effortlessly find corresponding focal lengths & apertures for different formats, calculate depth of field (DOF), and find field of view for any camera and lens. The sensor comparison and lens coverage tool make this app complete. ◈◈◈ Get professional-grade features & the most intuitive user-interface in its class ◈◈◈ No matter if you are a seasoned pro or a film/photography student, f8 has got you covered. It’s packed with the tools you need and highly customizable to deliver precise calculations for any setup imaginable. It has been proven to be an indispensable tool on any shoot. f8 comes with: • Depth of Field & Hyperfocal Distance Calculator • Field of View Calculator • Lens Matcher: Equivalent Focal Length & F-Stop • Camera Sensor Comparison Tool • Lens Coverage Tool • Thousands of cameras & lenses included • Close Focus & Aperture data for most lenses • Supports anamorphic shooting & Metabones Speedboosters f8 is the perfect companion app and reference tool for Photographers, Cinematographers, Camera Operators, Camera Assistants (1.AC) & VFX Supervisors. ◈◈◈ Download f8 now and have a precise optical toolkit at your fingertips ◈◈◈ ◆ CINE CAMERAS ◆ AJA Cion ARRI Alexa 35, Alexa 65, Alexa Classic, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Alexa SXT, Alexa XT, Amira, D-21 Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Micro Cinema Camera, Micro Studio Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Production Camera 4K, Studio Camera 4K, Studio Camera HD, URSA, URSA (Broadcast), URSA 4.6K, URSA Mini 4.6K, URSA Mini 4K, URSA Mini Pro, URSA Mini Pro 12K, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Canon C100, C100 Mark II, C200, C300, C300 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C500, C500 Mark II, C70, C700 DJI Zenmuse X7 Film 16mm, 35mm, 65mm/70mm, 8mm Freefly Systems Wave Generic Broadcast Ikonoskop A-cam dII Kinefinity KineMAX, KineMini, Mavo, Mavo Edge, Mavo LF, TERRA Panasonic AF101, BGH1, EVA1, HDX 900, VariCam 35, VariCam LT Panavision DXL, DXL2, Genesis Phantom 65, Flex, Flex4K, HD GOLD, Miro LC321S, v2640 ONYX, VEO4K-PL PS-CAM X35 RED Dragon-X, Epic Dragon, Epic-W (Helium), Epic-X, Gemini, Komodo, Monstro-VV, One, Ranger (Gemini), Ranger (Helium), Ranger (Monstro), Raven, Scarlet-W (Dragon), Scarlet-X, Weapon (Dragon-VV), Weapon (Helium) Silicon Imaging SI-2K Sony F23, F3, F35, F5, F55, F65, F900, FS100, FS5, FS5 Mark II, FS7, FS7 Mark II, FS700, FX3, FX6, FX9, HDC-1500R, Venice Weisscam HS-2 Z CAM E2, E2-F6, E2-F8, E2-M4, E2-S6, E2G ◆ PHOTO CAMERAS ◆ Canon 1000D/XS, 100D, 10D, 1100D/T3, 1200D/T5, 1300D/T6, 1D, 1D C, 1D Mark II, 1D Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III, 1Ds, 1Ds Mark II, 1Ds Mark III, 200D/SL2, 20D, 30D, 350D/XT, 400D/XTi, 40D, 450D/XSi, 500D/T1i, 50D, 550D/T2i, 5D, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 600D/T3i, 60D, 650D/T4i, 6D, 6D Mark II, 700D/T5i, 70D, 750D/T6i, 760D/T6s, 77D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 800D/T7i, 80D, 850D/T8i, 90D, M50, R, R5, R6, Ra, RP Film (Still) 35mm (135), APS, Large Format, Medium Format, XPan Fujifilm GFX 100, GFX 100S, GFX 50R, GFX 50S, X-A7, X-H1, X-Pro2, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-T2, X-T200, X-T3, X-T4, X100V Hasselblad Digital Medium Format Leica CL, M10/M10-R, M8/M8.2, M9/M9-P, S, S2, SL, SL2, SL2-S Mamiya Leaf Credo Series Nikon D1, D100, D1H, D1x, D200, D2H, D2Hs, D2x, D3, D300, D3000, D300s, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3s, D3x, D4, D40, D40X, D4s, D50, D500, D5000, D5100, D5300, D5500, D5600, D60, D600, D610, D70, D700, D7000, D70s, D7100, D7200, D750, D7500, D80, D800, D810, D850, D90, DF, Z50, Z6, Z7 Olympus E Series Panasonic GH1, GH2, GH3, GH4, GH5, GH5S, S1, S1H, S1R, S5 Pentax 645D, 645Z, K Series Phase One Achromatic+, IQ Series, P 30+, P 40+, P 45+, P 65+ Sigma fp, fp L, SD1, SD15 Sony A290, A390, A450, A580, A6000, A6300, A6500, A6600, A7 III, A7C, A7r II, A7r III, A7r IV, A7s, A7s II, A7s III, A850, A9, A9 II, A900, A99, SLT-A37K, SLT-A57, SLT-A65, SLT-A77

About

Field2Fan

Features
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Field2Fan is a real-time sports photography workflow designed to help professional photographers move images from the field to their clients while the action is still happening. Using the Field2Fan Hub, compatible cameras can transfer images wirelessly into the Field2Fan workflow. Photographers can review incoming images, identify and organize athletes, and deliver selected photos to registered players, parents, teams, and other event participants — without waiting until after the game to begin the delivery process. Field2Fan brings event management and image delivery together in one streamlined workflow. Events and player registrations created through the Field2Fan platform sync with the app, giving photographers the information they need while covering the event. FEATURES • Real-time image workflow using the Field2Fan Hub • Support for compatible WiFi/FTP-enabled professional cameras • Event and athlete registration synchronizationSo • Athlete organization by jersey number • Selective image delivery from the field • Support for multiple sports and event types • Secure event and participant access • Designed for professional sports photography workflows REQUIREMENTS Field2Fan requires Field2Fan Hub hardware and an active Field2Fan account and service subscription. Learn more about Field2Fan, system requirements, compatible cameras, and getting started at field2.fan.

Screenshots

f8 Lens Toolkit4 screens
Field2Fan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Field2Fan at Free against f8 Lens Toolkit's $9.99. Field2Fan also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). f8 Lens Toolkit's advantage is chart position (#174 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Field2Fan is free to download; f8 Lens Toolkit costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

f8 Lens Toolkit ships an update every 2 months, Field2Fan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
f8 Lens Toolkit versus Field2Fan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterf8 Lens ToolkitField2Fan
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCadrage GmbHStephen Davis

In-app purchases

None

f8 Lens Toolkit

No in-app purchases

None

Field2Fan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is f8 Lens Toolkit free?
f8 Lens Toolkit costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Field2Fan free?
Field2Fan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do f8 Lens Toolkit or Field2Fan have ads?
Neither f8 Lens Toolkit nor Field2Fan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, f8 Lens Toolkit or Field2Fan?
f8 Lens Toolkit ships an update every 2 months, and Field2Fan fortnightly. Most recently, f8 Lens Toolkit was updated on November 1, 2026 and Field2Fan on October 30, 2026.

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