Photography How To Choose A Camera Lens

Photography How To Choose A Camera Lens What Kind Of Lens Do I Need For My Digital Camera? ChaptersAbout Camera LensesWhere Will Your Lens Be Used?Fisheye LensWide Angle LensesMacro Photography LensesStandard Kit LensesTelephoto LensesThe best lens for landscape photography exists, the best lens for wildlife photography exists. No matter what you want to take pictures of, there is a lens that can support you to get better results.In fact, there are so many lenses for so many different kinds of images that it can leave you feeling a little confused over where to start. Not least because the prime lenses are quite expensive, especially when you want to but an entire collection.Today lets learn about what interchangeable lens you might need for your camera. AllanPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPhotography Teacher 5.00 (7) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TimothyPhotography Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Anosh nadeemPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoPhotography Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RosiePhotography Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MattPhotography Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndyPhotography Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsAbout Camera LensesDetachable camera lenses are used with the body of a digital SLR camera or SLR camera to create images. Generally, if you use SLRs, DSLRs or interchangeable lens cameras, you will be able to purchase a wide variety of lenses to accompany your digital cameras. But lenses are not only there for aesthetic purposes, but they also play an essential role in the kind of image you can create as a photographer.All photography aims to create the most vivid and true to life photographic images possible. When you use the different lens, you give yourself the advantage to keep your images not just crisp and sharp but also the best that they can be.There are lenses for close ups ( Macro), Zoom lenses that give you some more flexibility over what you are shooting, There are lenses which work well in landscape environment’s like safaris   (Wide angle / telephoto), Panoramic lenses   which give wide but distorted views of reality (Fisheye) and general lenses (standard)By adding the right lens to your camera equipment, you can take your photography to a whole new level.Discover more accessories to make you photograph like a pro!Generally SLRs, DSLRs or mirrorless cameras use interchangeable lens. Photo Source: UnsplashWhere Will Your Lens Be Used?Which digital camera lenses you use depends a lot on what it is that you plan to shoot, compatibility with your camera body and the effect that you are looking for in your images. All lens’ tend to have a purpose, and many of them can cross over into what is defined as a general lens range. Often when you purchase your camera if buying it as a bundle, you will get a general lens with the camera body.Focal length is t he best way to understand how to choose your lenses. Focal length is chosen by the millimetres (mm) of the lenses from the optical centre of the sensor in your camera. That sounds confusing so think about it like this. The small the mm of your lens the wider the field of view and the more that you will be able to see in your image, For example, an 8millimeter fisheye lens might give a view of 180 degrees. The larger the mm of your lens, the less that you will be able to see in your image, for example, a 120mm macro telephoto lens would be able to show an ant walking on a leaf in full size.Let's take a closer look at the different kinds of lenses and what they can do for your photography.Fisheye LensA fisheye lens is one of the widest wide angle lens available. So wide in fact that it gives the impression of a 180-degree panoramic photo. Although it has quite a noticeable distortion in some images, it can look quite beautiful. A fisheye lens while interesting tends not to be used muc h in professional circles. But I feel that when used well it gives a truly unique and creative effect that can be quite breathtaking with a rotating effect.The Benefits of a Fisheye LensLooks great when used with round shapesThey create really unique effects that can show old scenes in new waysWorks great to snap panoramic or hemispherical  photosThe Disadvantage of a Fisheye LensFisheye lenses curve straight lines if you don’t want a distortion this lens will not be right for you.Focal LengthThese lenses are usually 8mm â€" 10mm but can go up to 35mm as wellDifferent Kinds Of LensesCircular, Full frame, ZoomExample Of A Fisheye LensSigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye LensCheck out photography course London. AllanPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPhotography Teacher 5.00 (7) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TimothyPhotography Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Anosh nadeemPhotography Tea cher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoPhotography Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RosiePhotography Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MattPhotography Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndyPhotography Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWide Angle LensesA wide-angle lens allows you to fit more into the frame of your image. Like Fisheye lens wide angle lens also have some distortion although not quite as dramatic. Such as things in the foreground of the photograph will appear somewhat larger and elongated than usual, and the background will look much smaller.Benefits of a wide angle lensGreat for photographing different subjects at different locations within the image. This lens keeps all subject sharp.With this lens, it is easy to get a significant depth of fieldCan capture scenery, landscapes and vast scenes perfectlyDisadvantages of a wide angle lensWhen shooting at low apertures the edges of the photo can become blurry. It is better to use central aperture ranges to keep the image sharp.There can be a slight distortion of subject depending on how close they are to the lensFocal lengthWide angle lens, are most commonly lens with a focal length of 24mm - 35mmDifferent kinds of lensesThe fixed focal length and zoom lensesExample of a wide angle lensNikon 35mm AF-S f/1.8G NIKKOR lensRead our tips for choosing the best cameras for your type of photography...Macro Photography LensesA macro lens allows you to photograph ultra close up images. If you want to get the details on a ring, see the pollen on a flower or see the detail on an insect and the macro lens is the one for you. How you plan to use your lens heavy decides which lens will be right for you. Distance from the subject also dictates which lens would be best.For example for a lens with a focal range of 40mm- 60mm, you would need to be around 6 inches from your subject. This focal range wou ld be best for inanimate objects that won’t get scared away by your presence. A lens with a focal range of 90mm - 105mm you would need to be roughly a foot away from your subject.This focal range would be best for plants, insects and flowers. A lens with a focal range of 150mm- 200mm you could be much from your subject. This focal range would be best for capturing anything that might be scared away by your presence.Benefits of a Macro lensPerfect for incredibly sharp close up photographyCan capture the smallest detailsYou can buy a lens with optical image stabilization which will make shooting easier if you don’t have a steady handWorks well for Portrait photography tooDisadvantages of a Macro lensYou need good lighting to get the best resultsIf the lens doesn’t have image stabilization built into the lens and you shake even the tiniest bit, you may notice blurring. You may need a tripod.If you make a mistake, it will show upFocal lengthMarco lens, are most commonly lens with a focal length of 50mm - 160mmDifferent kinds of lensesAutofocus, manual focus, Zoom lensesExample of a Macro lensCanon 100mm f/2.8L MacroStock your beginner's kit with these photography essentials...All photography aims to create the most vivid and true to life photographic images possible. Photo Source: UnsplashStandard Kit LensesThis is the lens that you may get with your camera purchase. The standard lens tends to be a pretty good reflection of what the human eye is seeing. The most common standard lens focal length is a 50mm lens with a fixed focal length. A very popular standard lens is the 18mm â€" 55mm zoom lens and great for general purpose use.Benefits of a Standard kit lensGreat for getting started and perfect for new photographers and the enthusiastThey usually come with the camera, so there is no added costHas a fair wide angle and ability to zoom inGetting this with a camera body is cheaper than buying them separatelyDisadvantages of a Standard kit lensSometimes the im age quality on these lenses can suffer.Doesn’t compare to a professional prime lens for clarity and speedFocal lengthStandard lens kit lenses, often have a focal length of 18mm â€" 55mmDifferent kinds of lensesThe fixed focal length and zoom lensesExample of a Standard lens kitSigma lenses â€"  18mm -50mm  f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM and 17mm -50mmf/2.8 EX DC OS HSMTelephoto LensesA telephoto lens is used for photographing distant subjects like wildlife, sporting events or street views. Generally, this lens is best for capturing photos of subjects at a mid to far distance away. Despite that, they can also create flattering portraits without the distortion often found in wide angle lenses.Benefits of a Telephoto lensYou can photograph without being noticedYou can detail lots of information in the same imageYou can shoot in tight spacesDisadvantages of a Telephoto lensThe size and weight of the lensYou need to use faster shutter speed to avoid camera shakeFocal lengthTelephoto lenses, are m ost commonly lens with a focal length of 135mm - 300mm +Different kinds of lensesThe fixed focal length and zoom lensesExample of a Telephoto lensNikon AF-S 200mm - 500mm f/5.6E ED VRLenses that give you some more flexibility over what you are shooting. Photo Source: UnsplashYou don’t have to be a professional photographer to take amazing photos but having the right equipment definitely helps produce the highest quality results. While having the right camera is essential, it is the lens that allows the photograph to take shape.Next, read these ideas on whether photography truly is an expensive hobby...