Thursday 20 June 2013

Choosing Lenses For DSLR Cameras

By Mike Thompson


A large number of people absolutely adore their cameras since the image quality you can get from them is unrivalled. The hard part with such cameras is having to decide what lenses to buy for them as each camera requires a certain criteria to be fulfilled. Here, we will tell you exactly what you should look for in digital camera lenses.

The very first thing you should keep in mind is that the camera companies almost always make lenses compatible for only their cameras, like the Canon t3i bundle. So when you buy a lens, make sure it is compatible and preferable the same brand as the camera itself.

There is so much terminology involved when buying a DSLR lens, and here's a quick guide. Whether you want quality, or that extra ability to zoom right in is the key factor to understand.

Standard or mid-range focus lengths range from about 35mm to 70 or 80mm. This equates to a very high quality that can be taken and is almost equivalent to what the human eye can achieve.

Having a shorter focus length means you will be able to capture wider views, hence the term wide angle lens. This is quite different from a mid range range since not only will the view be narrower but the image quality is also not as great with these lenses either.

If you understand what you will be using the camera for predominantly you are more than likely able to discover the lens that is right for you. Will you be focussing on objects that are within short range distance or extremely far away? If far away then a zooming lens is probably best for you. You must first identify the need for your lens.

Buying a wide angle lens will not only mean having to spend more upfront, since the lens itself could cost as much as a brand new camera. However, your photographs will be of excellent quality, they will also have a more panoramic view and this will be evidently displayed in your prints.

If you intend to take photos of portraits or environments with low illumination, you will need a smaller field of view to focus on. This means that the quality of your photos will be the best of the best and all you require is your photography skills to help achieve this.

If you are looking to find the best deals to buy a new DSLR lens, then look on eBay and other second hand websites. Check that the older lenses with the same specs as the new ones in stores is compatible with your camera- you could save yourself heaps!




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