# All About Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Lenses ## Overview ![https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-hq-camera-case/overview](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/093/879/medium800/raspberry_pi_parts-crop.jpg?1596732658 https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-hq-camera-case) In this guide, I'll explain the 3 main lens options for a Raspberry Pi HQ Camera. I do have a few years of experience as a video engineer and I also have a decent amount of experience using cameras with relatively small sensors (mainly mirrorless cinema cameras like the BMPCC) so I am very aware of a lot of the advantages and challenges associated. That being said, I am by no means an expert, so apologies in advance if I get anything wrong. [Camera Software Documentation](https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/accessories/camera.html) ## Parts Discussed Featured ### Raspberry Pi High Quality HQ Camera [Raspberry Pi High Quality HQ Camera](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4561) Snap, snap! There's a new official camera board released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation! The **Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera** is the latest camera accessory from Raspberry Pi. It offers higher resolution ( **12.3 megapixels** , compared to 8 megapixels),... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4561) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4561/guides) ![Top view of Raspberry Pi HQ camera module.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4561-18.jpg) Featured ### 16mm 10MP Telephoto Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera [16mm 10MP Telephoto Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4562) This is the 1 **6mm 10MP Telephoto Lens** , an essential for the [Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera](http://www.adafruit.com/product/4561). It has a wide field of view and a variety of uses, like CCTV applications, or of course, cat photos. Telephoto lenses... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4562) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4562/guides) ![Angled Shot of the 16mm 10MP Telephoto Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera (1). Positioned Vertically.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4562-03.jpg) Featured ### 6mm 3MP Wide Angle Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera [6mm 3MP Wide Angle Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4563) This is the **6mm Wide Angle Lens** , an add-on for the [Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera](http://www.adafruit.com/product/4561). It has a wide field of view and a variety of uses, like CCTV applications, or of course, cat photos. Includes a thumbscrew to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4563) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4563/guides) ![Angled shot of a black, 6mm wide angle lens on its side.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4563-02.jpg) Featured ### Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B+ - 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 with 1GB RAM [Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B+ - 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 with 1GB RAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3775) The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is the most popular Raspberry Pi computer made, and the Pi Foundation knows you can always make a good thing _better_! And what could make the Pi 3 better? How about a _faster_ processor, 5 GHz WiFi, and updated Ethernet chip with PoE capability?... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3775) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3775/guides) ![Angled shot of Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B+](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3775-11.jpg) Featured ### Raspberry Pi Zero WH (Zero W with Headers) [Raspberry Pi Zero WH (Zero W with Headers)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3708) If you didn't think that the Raspberry Pi Zero W could possibly get any better, then boy do we have a pleasant surprise for you! The new **Raspberry Pi Zero WH ** offers all the benefits of the Pi Zero W, but with one big difference – a **pre-soldered GPIO...** Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3708) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3708/guides) ![Angled shot of Raspberry Pi Zero W computer with headers.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3708-00.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-hq-camera-lenses/crop-factor.md) ## Guide Products ### Raspberry Pi High Quality HQ Camera [Raspberry Pi High Quality HQ Camera](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4561) Snap, snap! There's a new official camera board released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation! The **Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera** is the latest camera accessory from Raspberry Pi. It offers higher resolution ( **12.3 megapixels** , compared to 8 megapixels),... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4561) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4561/guides) ### 16mm 10MP Telephoto Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera [16mm 10MP Telephoto Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4562) This is the 1 **6mm 10MP Telephoto Lens** , an essential for the [Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera](http://www.adafruit.com/product/4561). It has a wide field of view and a variety of uses, like CCTV applications, or of course, cat photos. Telephoto lenses... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4562) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4562/guides) ### 6mm 3MP Wide Angle Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera [6mm 3MP Wide Angle Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4563) This is the **6mm Wide Angle Lens** , an add-on for the [Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera](http://www.adafruit.com/product/4561). It has a wide field of view and a variety of uses, like CCTV applications, or of course, cat photos. Includes a thumbscrew to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4563) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4563/guides) ### Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B+ - 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 with 1GB RAM [Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B+ - 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 with 1GB RAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3775) The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is the most popular Raspberry Pi computer made, and the Pi Foundation knows you can always make a good thing _better_! And what could make the Pi 3 better? How about a _faster_ processor, 5 GHz WiFi, and updated Ethernet chip with PoE capability?... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3775) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3775/guides) ### Raspberry Pi Zero WH (Zero W with Headers) [Raspberry Pi Zero WH (Zero W with Headers)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3708) If you didn't think that the Raspberry Pi Zero W could possibly get any better, then boy do we have a pleasant surprise for you! The new **Raspberry Pi Zero WH ** offers all the benefits of the Pi Zero W, but with one big difference – a **pre-soldered GPIO...** Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3708) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3708/guides) ## Related Guides - [Integrating Home Assistant with Adafruit IO](https://learn.adafruit.com/integrating-adafruit-io-with-home-assistant.md) - [Feather + Raspberry Pi Weather Monitoring Network with LoRa or LoRaWAN](https://learn.adafruit.com/multi-device-lora-temperature-network.md) - [Using a Raspberry Pi as a Router](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-a-raspberry-pi-as-a-router.md) - [reef-pi Guide 7: Dosing Controller](https://learn.adafruit.com/reef-pi-guide-5-dosing-controller.md) - [Wireless Dual Stepper Control with Adafruit IO, Raspberry Pi and Python](https://learn.adafruit.com/wireless-stepper-control-with-adafruit-io-circuitpython-raspberry-pi-python.md) - [Adafruit IO Basics: Analog Output](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-io-basics-analog-output.md) - [LoRa and LoRaWAN Radio for Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/lora-and-lorawan-radio-for-raspberry-pi.md) - [Pi Hole Ad Detection Display with PiTFT](https://learn.adafruit.com/pi-hole-ad-pitft-tft-detection-display.md) - [IoT Temperature Logger with Analog Devices ADT7410, Raspberry Pi, and Adafruit IO](https://learn.adafruit.com/iot-temperature-logger-with-python-and-adafruit-io.md) - [Adafruit IO Basics: Digital Output](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-io-basics-digital-output.md) - [Single Channel LoRaWAN Gateway for Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-single-channel-lorawan-gateway.md) - [Raspberry Pi Zero Stand](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-zero-stand.md) - [Using the Slamtec RPLIDAR on a Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/slamtec-rplidar-on-pi.md) - [Adafruit IO Basics: Temperature & Humidity](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-io-basics-temperature-and-humidity.md) - [Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-hq-camera-case.md)