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AR lens
An augmented-reality effect that adds or changes elements in a camera view.
In everyday use
A lens overlays an animated object on someone's face.
What to keep in mind
It may be decorative, functional or commercially sponsored; a lens is not a camera's physical glass.
Also searched as: Lens, augmented reality lens
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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