narrow angle

Small angular opening

A narrow angle is one that spans relatively few degrees—closer to acute than obtuse.

In photography and cinematography, a narrow angle lens (or telephoto) captures a limited field of view, magnifying distant subjects: The narrow angle shot isolated the speaker's face from the crowd.

In sports like hockey, a narrow angle describes a shooter's limited view of the goal when approaching from the side.

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angular measure

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Broad focal perspective

obtuse angle · reflex angle · straight angle

field of view/coverage

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Broad focal perspective

wide-angle lens · panoramic view · fisheye · panoramic · ultra-wide

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