Telephoto Lenses

There are many ways to take a photo. This has led to many different types of photography. Telephotography is the photography of distant objects. This is done to highlight objects that are far away. Telephotography is done using a telephoto lens. Any lens that is over a 100mm is usually regarded as a telephoto lens if you are using a 35mm camera. There are many advantages of telephoto lenses because of their ability to capture images from long distances.

Telephoto lenses are perfect of taking pictures of animals in their natural habitat. You can catch a perfect picture of an eagle in a nest that is on a cliff without too much trouble. You can also take pictures of dangerous animals like lions and alligators without coming into close contact with them. Telephoto lenses enable you to capture photographs of objects that you cannot get close to. An example of this would be capturing a photo of a dragonfly in the middle of a large lake or pond.

There are two types of telephoto lenses. Fixed and zoom. Fixed telephoto lenses are the cheaper of the two because they have a fixed focal length. However, many photographers prefer the zoom telephoto lens. This is because they can vary the focal length to their liking and as a result, take a wider range of photographs. Telephoto lenses provide the added advantage of highlighting the subject. Therefore, when you take a picture you are always emphasizing on you subject. The backgrounds on most telephotographs usually fade out enhancing this effect. The lens enables many natural photographs to be taken. The picture can be taken from a distance and the lens becomes handy when photographing timid animals like rabbits and deer.

When purchasing a telephoto lens, buy one that suits your need. If you constantly take photos from a fixed distance you may want to opt for a fixed lens. This will save you some money but will not compromise on your ability to take good photographs. If you are purchasing a zoom lens, buy one that gives you the best value for money. Zoom lenses vary in cost depending on their zoom capability. Therefore, make sure you are getting good value for the money you pay. Remember to check shutter speeds of lenses and how they react to camera shake before purchasing the lens. Always replace the lens cap on your telephoto lens after use to prevent it from getting scratched.