When we talk about cameras, all there is is lenses. It is the lenses that allow the picture to be taken because it allows transmission and refraction of light. After all the light trickery has been done the picture is captured on a screen when the shutter cuts off the light. There are several types of lenses which are explained below:
1. Telephoto Lens
Telephoto Lens is a long focus lens whose physical length is shorter than its focal length. A telephoto lens works by creating a longer focal length for the main lens and thus images appear to have been created from a greater focal length lens. It is usually used as an accessory and is common in the photography and film industries. The picture of the Chrysler Building is an example of this kind of lens.
2. Fisheye Lens
A fish eye lens is a lens with a very wide angle of view usually used to create panoramic views or commonly referred to as a hemisphere image. This lens was mass produced in the early 60s and is usually used for photography.
3. Wide-Angle Lens
This is a lens whose focal length is usually smaller than that of a normal lens. It is mostly used to concentrate much detail in a relatively small photograph. It is very difficult to use and therefore requires learning.
4. Macro Lens
Macro lenses are lenses with greater reproduction ratio. They are used to capture very small objects and magnify them. They are capable of greater than 1:1 ratio. They are usually preferred for scientific photography.
Different lenses are used for different applications. If one wants to achieve a certain type of photography or film, the lens is the main determining factor.
Telephoto Lens is a long focus lens whose physical length is shorter than its focal length. A telephoto lens works by creating a longer focal length for the main lens and thus images appear to have been created from a greater focal length lens. It is usually used as an accessory and is common in the photography and film industries. The picture of the Chrysler Building is an example of this kind of lens.
2. Fisheye Lens
A fish eye lens is a lens with a very wide angle of view usually used to create panoramic views or commonly referred to as a hemisphere image. This lens was mass produced in the early 60s and is usually used for photography.
3. Wide-Angle Lens
This is a lens whose focal length is usually smaller than that of a normal lens. It is mostly used to concentrate much detail in a relatively small photograph. It is very difficult to use and therefore requires learning.
4. Macro Lens
Macro lenses are lenses with greater reproduction ratio. They are used to capture very small objects and magnify them. They are capable of greater than 1:1 ratio. They are usually preferred for scientific photography.
Different lenses are used for different applications. If one wants to achieve a certain type of photography or film, the lens is the main determining factor.
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