{"id":11767,"date":"2019-10-29T10:50:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T14:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/?p=11767"},"modified":"2019-11-04T11:36:37","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T15:36:37","slug":"the-different-types-of-camera-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/the-different-types-of-camera-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"The Different Types of Camera Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many things that determine the quality of your photography, and one of the most important is the lens you use. A good camera lens will capture sharp photos with plenty of detail and contrast, while a poor one can leave your images looking dull and blurry. When shopping for lenses, it’s important to consider the types of subject you intend to shoot, the likely lighting conditions, and of course your budget. There\u2019s no single lens that\u2019s perfect for every situation, so you’ll need to balance the pros and cons of the various options and pick the best compromise. Whether comparing prime vs zoom lens, wide angle vs telephoto, fisheye vs wide angle, telephoto vs zoom, wide angle vs normal, we\u2019ll help you find a camera lens which suits all of your needs, both artistic and practical.<\/p>\n

Prime Lens
\n<\/strong>What is a prime lens? Prime lenses<\/a> have a fixed focal length which means they can\u2019t zoom in or out. Can\u2019t decide between prime vs zoom lens? A canon prime lens, like the Canon 50mm 1.8<\/a>, has several advantages over zoom lenses. First, they\u2019re built with fewer components than zoom lenses which makes them smaller and lighter. A lighter lens is a lighter camera overall. This is something you\u2019ll appreciate when traveling or shooting without a tripod in low light. Apart from that, prime lenses like this Nikon 50mm 1.8<\/a> from Buydig.com usually have better optical design than zoom lenses and provide better quality images. They normally support big apertures such as f\/1.8, f\/1.4 or even f\/1.2. Such apertures allow for excellent results when you shoot in low light or when you want to completely blur your background. This makes them equally good for portraits or night-time photography.<\/p>\n

Zoom Lens
\n<\/strong>What is a zoom lens? Unlike prime lenses, Canon zoom lenses<\/a> and Nikon zoom lenses<\/a> support a range of focal lengths. Some zoom lenses are only wide-angle while others cover a larger focal length range, like 35-200mm. Zoom lenses<\/a> are also bigger and heavier due to the more complicated construction. This may be a problem if you prioritize lightweight. Also, zoom lenses tend not to support larger apertures like f\/1.4 and above, especially at big focal lengths. This might limit your options in low-light situations. But then some people do appreciate the fact they can move from \u201clandscape\u201d to \u201cportrait mode\u201d or from \u201cwide\u201d to \u201cwider\u201d without having to change the lens.<\/p>\n

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Wide Angle Lens
\n<\/strong>What is a wide angle lens<\/a>? A Canon wide angle lens<\/a> is one with a short focal length. They provide an angle of view beyond that of a standard lens, allowing them to capture more of the scene in a single shot. Wide angle lenses like the Nikon wide angle lens<\/a> from Buydig.com are useful for photographing landscapes, cramped interiors, and other subjects which won’t fit into a normal lens’s field of view.<\/p>\n

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Fisheye Lens
\n<\/strong>What is a fisheye lens? They are called \u201cfish-eye lenses\u201d because their protruding glass resembles the eye of a fish. These ultra-wide angle lenses often support an angle of view of up to 180 degrees allowing you to fit \u201cthe whole world\u201d into a single frame. Nikon fish-eye lenses<\/a> provide many opportunities for compositional experiments and are most often used in architectural and abstract photography. Nikon fisheye lenses are popular for photographing action sports like skateboarding and surfing. Their inherent distortion gives photos a dynamic feel.<\/p>\n

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Macro Lens
\n<\/strong>What is a macro lens?<\/a> A macro lens like this Canon Macro lens<\/a>, is one designed especially for close-up photography. They have a different internal construction from normal lenses which gives them very good sharpness and contrast. These close up lenses produce some really eye-catching photos. Nikon macro lenses<\/a> are useful for photographing any subject at very close range. Typical subjects include insects, animals, and plants. But they\u2019re also popular for taking extremely detailed photos of everyday objects.<\/p>\n

Telephoto Lens
\n<\/strong>What is a telephoto lens? A telephoto lens<\/a> has a long focal length and provides a high level of magnification like this Canon telephoto lens<\/a>. This allows you to photograph subjects at a moderate to far distance. Telephoto zoom lenses like this Nikon telephoto lens<\/a>, tend to be bigger and heavier than other types. Although technological advances have made them more compact and easier to handle. Telephoto prime lenses are popular for any type of photography where you can’t get near to the subject, including wildlife and sports events. They\u2019re also commonly used in portrait photography, where a moderate telephoto prime lens will provide a natural, undistorted perspective.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>Finding the best camera lens doesn\u2019t come cheap. So before deciding what lenses to add to your camera bag, you should do extensive research of different camera lenses. Investing in a new lens will allow you to create some amazing pictures!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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