The Camera Shop
Photography Techniques
By TJ Tierney
Get to know your lens.
For most photographers the most important factor in their photography is
the sharp quality of their images. To get the very best quality we need
to know which lenses to use and the best time to use they. There are
several lenses on the market today that should become part of our
every day tool.
Standard lenses: are the most common use on today market. A standard
lens has a focal length between 40 mm and 60 mm, which can be used for all
types of photography. It�s the most flexible of all the lenses and should
remain on the camera body at all times.
Telephoto zoom lens: for any one interested in wildlife photography a
telephoto lens should become your standard lens. With a focal length of
between 60 mm and 300 mm, this is also a perfect lens for the sport
enthusiast. The telephoto lens allows you to capture the far away object
and can also be used for landscape images
You can use this lens for close-ups, but be careful with your
composition. Large areas of the image will become blank and could destroy
your picture.
When using a telephoto lens always make sure that you have the camera
supported with a tripod. If you cant use a tripod try using a beanbag-rest
the lens on the bag when taking your images.
Wide-angle lens: is the choice of most landscape photographers. They
allow you to include as much of the scene as possible when you look in
your viewfinder with a wide focal length of 17 mm to 40mm. The wider the
lens you use, the closer you need to be to an object of foreground
interest, to add impact to your photography. Ultra wide-angle lenses
have a focal length of 8 mm to 28 mm.
Macro lens: is perfect for ultra close-ups shots with an average focal
length of 100 mm. If you are looking to take images of small objects, such
as: flowers or insects, a macro lens should become part of your camera
bag.
A macro lens will also allow you to take unique abstract images. By using
a wide aperture with a macro lens on natural shapes can create the perfect
abstract image.
Be careful with focusing when using a macro lens, it is tough on a good
day and can be impossible if the weather is windy.
About the Author: TJ Tierney is an award winning Irish Landscape
photographer and a freelance writer. If you are looking for some photo
tips
visit the photography directory he frequently writes for: http://www.goldprints.com
To view some of his images
visit his on line gallery @ http://www.goldenirishlight.com
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