| it is likely that if you are looking for a new digital | | | | of a wide view, such as 180 degrees, you will |
| SLR camera it will be the very first Digital SLR | | | | need a Fisheye Lens. A circular Fisheye Lens can |
| (DSLR) Camera you have purchased. A lot of | | | | give a rounded effect to the image, if that is |
| people are looking for a DSLR to help them take | | | | what you desire. |
| much higher quality photos than those you | | | | When purchasing a new DSLR camera lens you |
| typically get with a standard fixed lens. What a lot | | | | just need to be aware that different brands of |
| of people are not aware of is that it is not only | | | | cameras use different lens mounts. Before you |
| your DSLR camera that will help you on your way | | | | start searching for a lens, you need to find out |
| to becoming a better photographer, it is also your | | | | what lenses your camera is actually compatible |
| lens. | | | | with. I would strongly suggest that you visit the |
| There are numerous different types of lenses, | | | | camera manufacturer's internet site where you |
| with many different abilities and functions. For | | | | should be able to find technical information on the |
| photographers who are keen being on the move, | | | | lens specification for your camera. I also need to |
| their is the Fixed Focal Length Lens. This lens has | | | | say that there are lens mount adapters available |
| a "no zoom" capability - meaning that to zoom in | | | | that allow your for example, to use a Nikon lens |
| and out your must come closer to or move | | | | on a Canon camera. |
| further away from your subject. In contast, a | | | | Finally, there is a Lens Doubler, which is a lens that |
| Zoom Lens enables the photographer to zoom in | | | | is added to another lens. So, if you have a 50mm |
| and out quickly and simply, bringing more or less | | | | lens on your DSLR and you add a Lens Doubler, |
| of your chosen image into the shot. | | | | you will wind up with a 100mm lens. When it |
| Want a photo of that tiny butterfly with all it's | | | | comes time to buy your cameras lens make |
| colourful markings? You're after a Macro Lens. | | | | certain to speak to an experienced photographic |
| This lens gives you the advantage of taking | | | | professional about your precise requirements, and |
| extremely close up images, with fantastic | | | | they will be able to suggest the correct lens to |
| definition and quality. If you wish to take a photo | | | | match not only your camera, but also your photo. |