
Quick Guide to Lenses
The right lens is different for everyone and choosing the right lens will vary based on each photographer interest, needs and budget. It helps to know your photography requirements when choosing a lens. To narrow down your choices, consider these five factors:. This Quick Guide will highlight some of the most common lens types to help in your decision making.
What this Quick Guide Covers
Sensor Size
- Full Frame
- APS-C
- Micro Four Thirds
Apertures
- Variable
- Fixed
Common Questions
- What is Bokeh?
- Do I Need Filters?
Types
- Zoom
- Prime
Photography Interests
- General
- Landscape
- Portrait
- Travel
- Street
- Macro
- Sports
- Nature
- Astro
Want More?
Still need help on with lens selections? Why not book a 1-on-1 ZOOM session with us where we can go through all your requirements and offer you unbiased options based on your budget and photography interests.
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