Photography 101: Which lens should you buy first?
Bryan Esler
You just got a fancy new camera, with a shiny kit lens that, for the most part, has served you well in your beginning everyday adventures. Now you want to
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Photography 101: Why Focal Length Matters
Bryan Esler
When we look at the basic principles of photography, one of the key elements has to do with focal length. When describing a lens, this is the first thing that
What is “Normal” Focal Length?
Kevin Ames
Normal is defined as conforming to a standard, the usual, the typical or the expected. When it comes to photography, normal most often refers to the standard focal length lens
Focal Length Explained
Kevin Ames
Focal length has a lot to do with modern photography. It’s always been important, and now, even more so. Changing the focal length makes a photograph of the same scene
Using Longer Focal Lengths to Compress and Blur Your Backgrounds
Nicole S. Young
One reason for using a telephoto lens (such as 100mm or 200mm) is to keep some distance between you and your subject. This can be great for portraits of people,