If you're new to the world of photography, you're probably filled with questions about which lenses to use, what they're good for, and when to use them.
Don't worry, we're here to help answer those questions!
We're about to discover the superheroes of photography, the top 5 camera lenses that make the impossible possible.
From showing wide landscapes to capturing tiny details, these lenses are like secret keys to a treasure chest of stunning photos!
Wide angle lenses are like magic windows that help you capture a lot in one picture.
We're talking about lenses that are shorter than 35mm (that's like looking through a small window).
There are different types of wide angles. The standard wide angles are around 35mm to 24mm (that's like looking through a medium-sized window).
Then, when we say "wide angle," we usually mean around 24mm to 16mm (like looking through a bigger window).
And if you want to go super wide, there are lenses below 16mm (that's like looking through a really big window).
The zoom range many people like for wide angles is 16-35mm (like adjusting the window to see more or less). Some regular lenses can go down to 24mm or 28mm.
The super wide ones are 10mm (they show a lot in a picture) or even 8mm (these make things look round and fun).
Picture this: on a camera that's like a big frame, a lens of around 50mm makes things look just like how we see them around us.
So, what's the scoop on these 'normal' lenses?
Think of it like a cool test. If you take a picture of something, like a scene, and hold it up at arm's length, a 'normal' lens makes the picture look exactly like what you'd see if you looked at the real thing with just one eye.
But here's the thing: photographers haven't always agreed on the best lens for this job.
Some like lenses that are around 40mm, while others say 60mm is the magic number for making pictures that look like real life.
It's like they're having a fun debate about which lens gives the best peek into our world!
Telephoto lenses share one cool trick: they can make faraway things look bigger than they really are. They do this in two ways: either by bending light or by using mirrors.
Some telephoto lenses use special glass pieces inside called lens elements. These glass bits bend light and then fix it before it gets to the camera's sensor or film. It's like making far stuff look close and clear.
Other telephoto lenses use mirrors inside them. These mirrors bounce light around, making things look bigger. This means the lens can be small but still see far.
Most people go for the first type because it's better at making awesome pictures.
Let's talk about a special lens trick called "normal focal length".
It's like a camera setting that takes pictures the same way our eyes see things!
This magic number is usually 50mm. So, if you use a camera with a 50mm lens, the picture looks just like the real world.
Now, here's the exciting part. Imagine you have a special button on your lens that works like a telescope. When you press it, the lens can zoom to 100mm. This makes things in the picture look twice as big! It's like a close-up view.
So, a "telephoto zoom lens" is a camera lens with that special button. It can make things look much closer than they really are, even more than the usual 50mm.
It's like a special lens that helps us see more in one picture. If you're using a big camera, this lens is usually around 16–35mm, but there are other types like a 12–24mm that also work. On a smaller camera, the lens might show numbers like 10–18mm.
Now, let's talk about why this lens is awesome. It's great for a bunch of cool things as houses and buildings.
It's also super good for taking pictures of wide landscapes, like really big views.
So, if you want to take pictures that show a lot of stuff at once, like big houses or wide fields, the wide angle zoom lens is the way to go. It's like having a special lens that captures huge scenes in a single shot.
Each lens has its own superpower, from getting close-ups to showing big scenes. It's like having different tools for drawing with light.
As you take pictures with different lenses, you're telling stories in a new way. So, go out there and have fun exploring the world through your camera lens.