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Vello LENS-2020 Lens Calibration Tool

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Vello
Vello LENS-2020 Lens Calibration Tool
Key Features
  • Test Camera's Auto Focus Accuracy
  • AF Fine Tune or AF Micro Adjustment
  • Fix Front- or Back-Focusing Issues
  • Includes a Gray Card for White Balancing
The Vello LENS-2020 Lens Calibration Tool sets up quickly onto a tripod through its 1/4"-20 tripod mounting socket and can level out using the two-way bubble level at the base of the target. With this tool, you can test your camera's auto focus accuracy and then calibrate the focus system to correct for any front-or back-focusing issues. After the adjustment is saved within the camera as a lens profile, it can be used for future photo sessions. The included gray card helps you to set custom white balance for true colors, and the target folds flat for easy storage and portability.
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Vello LENS-2020 Overview

The Vello LENS-2020 Lens Calibration Tool sets up quickly onto a tripod through its 1/4"-20 tripod mounting socket and can level out using the two-way bubble level at the base of the target. With this tool, you can test your camera's auto focus accuracy and then calibrate the focus system to correct for any front-or back-focusing issues. After the adjustment is saved within the camera as a lens profile, it can be used for future photo sessions. The included gray card helps you to set custom white balance for true colors, and the target folds flat for easy storage and portability.

Test your camera's auto focus accuracy and then calibrate the focus system to correct front-or back-focusing issues
The target mounts to a tripod through its 1/4" mounting socket, and you can level it out with the two-way bubble level located at the base
The gray card helps you to set custom white balance on your camera for true colors
The target folds flat for easy storage and portability
UPC: 847628015951

Vello LENS-2020 Specs

DimensionsUpright: 6.6 x 5 x 5.6" / 168 x 128 x 143 mm
Flat: 0.3 x 5.1 x 7.7" / 8 x 129 x 196 mm
Weight3.1 oz / 87.9 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.385 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.65 x 6.3 x 0.75"

Vello LENS-2020 Reviews

Well made, Works

By Wayne
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-12

To get the readings you see in the adds you need to use an incredibly low F-stop setting. But after a quick session with several lenses I am convinced my camera was focusing well with all the lenses. It's nice to know that any Pics out of focus are my fault not the camera's

Overall Good

By Kelly
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-28

This calibration tool works as it is supposed to. I like that it can be attached to a tripod. The overall layout is simple and straight forward. The issue is setting it up. It doesn't slide out intuitively, and the locking mechanism behind the ruler is difficult to engage. I'll worried that it will break as I force it.

Not much to say

By Joshua
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-30

It is what it is

As expected

By Joshua
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-11

What else is there to say. It is what it is

Still learning to use it.

By Daniele
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-09

Seems good. Learning to use it.

I love it

By mehrshad
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-02

I love it

Target with ruler and tri-pod mount is great

By Jeff
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-30

Pros: + The target in combination with the ruler is great. + Having the 1/4 tripod mount is very useful to hold it steady during usage which is very critical. + Comes with a bag to keep it clean and protected. + The hinges are two part cupped not single piece flexi type that break off. Cons: - The grey card falls right out holder as there is only a very small lip at the bottom and nothing to hold the card in slot. Have to put the unit in upside down so the card does not fall out of the bag also. - In order to latch close the unit, you have to squish between the face, which is right over the ruler and the back of the unit. The problem is you don't want to be touching the ruler and getting it dirty. Neutral: Have no use of the bubble levels as even if you make it level in both directions, and your camera is perfectly level, that is no guarantee that with the target in the center of the image that the target and camera are perfectly squared up (needs to be with in 0.5mm if you want the ruler measurements to mean anything.

Inexpensive way to test your lenses.

By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-30

A bit flimsy but it works just fine for an occasional lens test. Plus it comes with a nice size plastic Gray Card for setting your White Balance.

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Can this calibration tool be used with a Canon Rebel t7i/80D?
Asked by: Kelly
I'm sorry, no. The T7i does not do micro focus adjust. The 80D does.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-02

How the heck do you calibrate auto-focus on a ...

How the heck do you calibrate auto-focus on a lens/camera?
Asked by: Barton
If your camera has micro focus adjust, then you can calibrate the camera with the lens.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2022-09-25

Does this tool have a level?

Does this tool have a level?
Asked by: Susan
Yes, this has a built in level, lower left.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-09-21

Can you calibrate Nikon lenses

Can you calibrate Nikon lenses
Asked by: Anonymous
This product would work along with the AF Fine Tune feature which is offered in many Nikon DSLRs.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-03-15

Nikon z5

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Asked by: Anonymous
For information on how to fine-tune your camera using this target, see the following: Nikon Z5 AF Fine-tuning instructions: https://bit.ly/38FO2G5 Vello LENS2020 lens calibration tool manual : https://bhpho.to/2OSJFjG
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-03-22

Once I have the number on the ruler, how do I ...

Once I have the number on the ruler, how do I compute the micro adjustments on my canon 5d MK IV?
Asked by: Larry
In your camera's menu, find the AF Microadjustment settings and adjust the numbers to compensate for the front-focusing or back-focusing of your lens. Essentially, it's most accurate if you go back and forth between testing on the Vello LENS-2020 and adjusting (throughout the range of the lens if it's a zoom) in order to make sure your lens isn't front/back focusing.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2022-02-11

What is the angle of the ruler scale? It looks ...

What is the angle of the ruler scale? It looks more than 45* from one of the photos.
Asked by: Vong
The ruler is set at a 45 degrees angle.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2022-09-25

The pictures of this item do not show a way to ...

The pictures of this item do not show a way to mount this on to a stand. Is there a way?
Asked by: Tim
Yes, this unit has a tripod thread on the bottom.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-29
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