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                                                                     Intro  to  Cameras                                                                    Workshop  01    

 
THE  4  MAIN  TYPES  OF  LENSES  
 
 
Ø PRIME  LENSES  
 

                   
 
These  lenses  have  a  fixed  focal  length  which  means  NO  ZOOM  and  
often  have  larger  Apertures.  Prime  lenses  are  specifically  designed  to  
work  effectively  in  low  light  and  enable  the  user  to  get  a  lot  closer  to  
the  subject  than  a  Zoom  lens  and  still  keep  sharp  focus.    
The  larger  apertures  on  these  lenses  also  allow  the  users  to  get  
a  shallow  depth  of  field  which  is  useful  for  portraiture  where  you  
might  want  a  softer  or  blurred  background.
 
 
Ø ZOOM  LENSES  
 

                       
 
Notes prepared by: Gagan Singh

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Zoom  lenses  have  variable  focal  lengths.  The  advantage  of  the  zoom  
lens  is  its  versatility.  They  are  ideal  when  you  are  photographing  a  
variety  of  subjects  such  as  landscapes  and  portraits,  and  you  just  
want  one  lens  for  both  situations.  Using  a  zoom  lens  also  reduces  the  
number  of  times  you  need  to  change  the  lens  which  saves  time  and  
limits  the  possibility  of  getting  dust  in  the  camera's  mirror  box  or  on  
the  sensor.  The  focal  length  ranges  mentioned  on  the  cameras  for  eg:  
70-­‐200  mm  signify  the  amount  of  magnification  the  lens  can  
produce.    
 
 
Ø MACRO    LENS  
 

   
 
A  macro  lens  is  a  camera  lens  designed  for  photographing  small  
subjects  at  very  close  distances.  They  can  focus  much  nearer  than  
normal  lenses,  allowing  you  to  fill  the  frame  with  your  subject  and  
capture  more  detail.They  are  typically  used  when  photographing  
insects,  plants,  and  small  products,  but  are  versatile  enough  to  be  
used  in  all  sorts  of  situations.  Virtually  every  subject  has  interesting  
details  which  can  make  for  fascinating  close-­‐up  photos.Although  
macro  lenses  are  optimised  for  close-­‐up  work,  most  can  focus  all  the  
way  to  infinity  and  make  excellent  general-­‐use  lenses  as  well.  Many  
professionals  also  use  them  as  a  portrait  lens  due  to  their  ability  to  
capture  lots  of  detail  in  ultra-­‐sharp  focus.  Macro  lenses  normally  
have  a  fixed  focal  length.    
 
                                                                                                                                                                         Notes prepared by: Gagan Singh  

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Ø FISH  EYE  LENSES  

                   

A  fisheye  lens,  also  known  as  an  "ultra  wide"  or  "super  wide"  lens,  is  
a  type  of  wide  angle  lens  which  can  capture  an  extremely  wide  image,  
typically  around  180  degrees.  The  images  they  produce  are  highly  
distorted,  giving  them  a  dynamic,  abstract  feel.  

Fisheye  lenses  are  popular  for  photographing  extremely  wide  


panoramas  of  landscapes  and  the  sky,  and  for  shooting  close-­‐up  
subjects  such  as  crowds,  interiors,  and  architecture.  They  are  also  
commonly  used  to  photograph  action  sports  such  as  skateboarding,  
snowboarding,  and  surfing.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                         Notes prepared by: Gagan Singh  

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