| Whether you're an old hat at photography or this | | | | more powerful lenses. These lenses actually move |
| is your first go around with a digital single lens | | | | away from the camera and focus in on your |
| reflex camera, you need a digital camera lens. | | | | subject. You will need to manually adjust the |
| Chances are, you'll actually need several. If you | | | | focus and aperture with these lenses. |
| have no idea what the different lenses mean or | | | | Many people aren't really looking for anything that |
| are used for, read on. | | | | will magnify a flea on the grass half a mile away. |
| First let's clear up one misconception. Most | | | | If you're looking to take high quality photos but |
| cameras come standard with a fixed lens. This | | | | don't feel like lugging around a bag full of lenses, |
| lens is already attached to your digital camera | | | | you may want to check into prime lenses. With |
| when you buy it from a retailer. The lens itself will | | | | the advances in technology, lenses can do just |
| let you take pictures without any hassle. That's | | | | about anything these days. |
| about as far as it goes. While this is of course | | | | With a zoom lens, the photographer must be |
| essential, if you're looking for any flexibility with | | | | actively involved in manipulating the lens. An |
| your shots, you'll need to buy additional lenses. | | | | alternative is a prime lens. Prime lens are of |
| There are several kinds of zoom lenses that you | | | | simpler design with fewer moving parts. The |
| may be interested in purchasing. What size zoom | | | | difference between zoom lenses and prime lenses |
| lens you need will depend on what your main | | | | is that zoom lenses must function at a variety of |
| subjects are. If you're looking for lenses that will | | | | focal lengths, where prime lenses can be |
| allow you to take fast action shots, you'll want a | | | | optimized for one particular focal length. |
| strong lens. | | | | Prime lenses are convenient and also thought to |
| First, realize that with a standard lens, you'll be | | | | provide much higher quality photos but this is not |
| able to take great pictures, as long as you don't | | | | always completely true. However, prime lens |
| mind following your subjects around. The larger | | | | gives you much more freedom to click and shoot |
| and stronger the lens you purchase, the more | | | | quickly without changing out lenses. |
| action you can record clearly. Lenses start out at | | | | If you're a novice, you may be more interested in |
| about 15-25 mm and go up from there. You can | | | | prime lenses. This lens will give you crisp, clear |
| purchase different lenses from different camera | | | | shots that will impress everyone. You won't need |
| manufacturers. You don't always have to get the | | | | to change lenses; this lens does everything for |
| same kind of lens and camera. | | | | you. Whatever lens you decide to go with, make |
| You may find that a different manufacturer may | | | | sure to take good care of your lens. Clean it |
| make a lens that is more convenient for your | | | | regularly and always make sure to cover it with |
| use. Most zoom lenses will give you 2x, 5x, 10x | | | | the appropriate lens cover. This is the best way |
| and 20x magnification. You can also find much | | | | to get the longest use out of your lens. |