Photography Pro Tips

The use of the various settings on a digital camera have made a lot of people think that that is all there is to taking great photos.  What is being forgotten is that the camera can only apply the settings to the image it receives and that depends purely on the type of lens being used.  A vast variety of lenses are available, all with specific functions; but there are 4 basic lens types that you need to get great photo’s as your skill levels improve you can go on to more advanced lens options.

The most common lens is the multi purpose lens with a focal range of between 35 and 70 mm; this is what most cameras are sold with; it is a good starting point but you will soon discover its limitations.  This is a what you see is what you get; kind of lens it approximates the angle of view of the eye and is okay for point and shoot pictures.

For photos of distant objects and for nature and sporting photos where you want to appear to be near the action, you will need a medium telephoto lens.  These lenses are also ideal for portraits since when used for close ups the make the object of the picture stand out from the background and thus enhance the “portrait” nature of the image.  The medium telephoto lens can be used in many ways and some professional photographers use is as their main lens since an interesting range of effects can be achieved by changing the perspectives.  These lenses normally have a focal length of 85 - 135 mm.

If you are into real long range outdoor photography you will need a full telephoto lens.  These lenses have a focal length in from 135 mm onwards, although 300 mm is the common maximum, and are your only option when you want to photograph distant objects and get a clear and sharp image.  These lenses are also very effective in highlighting a portion of a distant object and making it the main focus of attention in a picture.

The last of your four basic digital photography lenses is the wide angle lens with a focal length of less than 50 mm.  This is the only lens to use if you want to capture wide sweeping landscapes or get panoramic views.  You can use a wide angle lens for group picture against expansive backgrounds as the lens will make the group appear to stand out from the background.

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