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Camera Lens Basics: Types, Functions and How to Choose
Learn what a camera lens does, how focal length and aperture work, the main lens types from wide to telephoto, and how to choose one for your photography.
Cameras, Lenses & Gear
Lens Guide
6 guides, starting with Camera Lens Basics: Types, Functions and How to Choose.
Best Focal Length for Travel Photography: Zooms vs Primes
Find the best focal length for travel photography. Compare 24mm, 28mm, 35mm and 50mm primes with 24-70mm zooms, and learn how to pick a travel lens kit.
Camera Lens Settings: What Every Switch and Ring Does
A practical guide to camera lens settings: AF/MF switches, focus limiters, image stabilisation, zoom and aperture rings, and how they work with exposure.
Street Photography With a 50mm Lens
Is a 50mm lens good for street photography? Learn the pros and cons, how it compares with 35mm and 85mm, plus starting settings and techniques.
The Best Lens for Portrait Photography
Compare 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 135mm lenses for portraits, with advice on aperture, background blur, working distance and how to pick the right one.
The Best Lenses for Wedding Photography
Which lenses suit wedding photography? Compare 24-70mm and 70-200mm zooms with 35mm, 50mm and 85mm primes, and see how to build a practical wedding kit.
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