PSPF
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
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Workshop
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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.
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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.
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