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ARRI ALEXA 35
vs ARRI ALEXA Mini LF

1.27× SUPER 35 4K · VS · 0.97× LARGE FORMAT

Specifications
ARRI ALEXA 35ARRI ALEXA Mini LF
Sensor size27.99 × 19.22 mm36.7 × 25.54 mm
Crop factor1.27×0.97×
Sensor classSuper 35 4KLarge Format
Native mountLPLLPL
Aspect modes4:3 · 16:94:3 · 16:9
Released20222019
The same lens, both bodies

Because the ALEXA Mini LF has the larger sensor, the same focal length reads wider on it. Here's the full-frame-equivalent and horizontal field of view for each at common focal lengths.

Lens focalALEXA 35 (1.27×)ALEXA Mini LF (0.97×)
16mm 20mm · 82.4° 16mm · 97.8°
24mm 30mm · 60.5° 23mm · 74.8°
35mm 44mm · 43.6° 34mm · 55.3°
50mm 64mm · 31.3° 49mm · 40.3°
85mm 108mm · 18.7° 82mm · 24.4°
Common questions

What's the crop-factor difference between the ALEXA 35 and the ALEXA Mini LF?

The ALEXA 35 is 1.27× and the ALEXA Mini LF is 0.97×. The ALEXA Mini LF is wider — with the same lens it captures roughly 31% more horizontal field of view than the ALEXA 35.

Do the ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF use the same lenses?

Yes — both are LPL mount, so any lens (or adapter) works identically on either.

Which is wider, the ALEXA 35 or the ALEXA Mini LF?

The ALEXA Mini LF. Its larger sensor (0.97× vs 1.27×) sees a wider field of view from any given focal length.

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