| Selecting the camera lens is an important part of | | | | Retractable zoom lenses allow a very compact |
| choosing a digital camera because by simply | | | | camera design and protect the lens with a built-in |
| changing the lens, the potential image will change. | | | | cover. They offer a zoom range that is usually |
| Understanding all about camera lens will help you | | | | limited to a magnification of 2X or 3X. They do |
| get a good shot. They can be categorized as | | | | not support lens filters and converters. Lens |
| fixed focal length lens, retractable zoom lens, | | | | extension prolongs the start-up time of the |
| fixed zoom lens, and interchangeable lens. | | | | camera and there are limited manual focus |
| A digital SLR provides you with the most flexibility | | | | controls. |
| for a range of shooting situations, with the best | | | | Fixed zoom lenses are fixed on to the body of |
| quality of optics, and is suitable for the serious | | | | the camera and do not retract when we switch |
| amateur or professional. If you want to upgrade | | | | the camera off. They are suitable if we are a |
| the lens quality, you do not have to buy a new | | | | serious amateur or business user and are not |
| camera. The downside is that it can be quite | | | | sure about the type of pictures we will be |
| expensive, and the lenses can be big and heavy. | | | | shooting. Fixed zoom lenses usually accept |
| The focal length can be different for the same | | | | converters, filters, and flash rings. |
| lens mounted on a film camera, which is very | | | | Lens converters allow close-up, wide angle and |
| confusing to those who do not know much about | | | | telephoto photography. They have a zoom range |
| them. A digital SLR with interchangeable lens | | | | with a magnification of up to 12X. They offer |
| allows you to detach the whole lens from the | | | | more precise zoom and manual focus control, |
| camera and replace it with a different | | | | through rings on the lens, instead of buttons. |
| compatibility. If you own several lens for a | | | | They usually offer controls that are more |
| traditional film camera, you can look for a | | | | advanced. However, the controls may be more |
| compatible digital SLR body. | | | | complicated than we want and the camera is |
| The fixed focal length lens is best for novice | | | | usually bulkier than one with retractable lenses. |
| photographers or those with a low budget. If you | | | | When taking a photo, the first thing to do is |
| can afford it, upgrade to an auto focus lens, with | | | | choose the subject for the picture. It can be a |
| selectable macro or landscape focus modes. But | | | | landscape, an animal, a child, a member of the |
| the focal length lens are very easy to use, and | | | | family, a still life, etc. If the photographer desires |
| come in a compact design while offering a | | | | to bring the subject closer, choose a telephoto |
| wide-angle view, suitable for landscapes and group | | | | lens - a lens with a focal length greater tan 55mm. |
| photos. However, they usually produce the lowest | | | | If the photograph needs to be broadened, the |
| optical quality. They do not usually accept | | | | selection of a wide-angle lens is chosen, a focal |
| converters and cannot zoom onto distant objects. | | | | length of less, with 40mm. |
| Retractable zoom lens extends from the body of | | | | When a regular lens is used, with a focal length of |
| the lens when the camera is switched on, and | | | | 40 to 55 mm, if offers the maximum aperture |
| retracts when it is switched off. They are suitable | | | | range for a wider variety of lighting conditions. If |
| if we like taking snapshots, have a limited budget, | | | | money is not a problem, go for a zoom lens. It |
| and are not sure about the type of photos you | | | | reduces expenses and increases flexibility, with |
| will be shooting. | | | | only one lens. |