The Lens
eBook - ePub

The Lens

A Practical Guide for the Creative Photographer

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Lens

A Practical Guide for the Creative Photographer

About this book

Which lens should I buy for my camera?

It's such a simple question, but choosing the right lens or lenses is actually one of the most important photographic decisions you can make. Nothing affects the quality of a photo more than the lens. It's no longer just about the megapixels-it's the glass that makes all the difference!

Many first-time buyers of DSLRs don't venture past the basic lens included in the box. While some are reluctant to spend more money, others are confused by all the buzzwords or are overwhelmed by all the choices out there. It's really a shame, because interchangeable lenses give you amazing scope for quality photography.

Take in vast sweeping scenes with a wide angle lens. Capture faraway birds with a telephoto lens. Examine the tiniest detail of a flower with a macro lens. Record the perfect portrait with a prime lens. Anything is possible when you choose the right lens for the job!

This book isn't a simple catalogue of available lenses. New products are coming out all the time, and comparing specific lenses can be difficult. Instead, author N.K. Guy gives you all the information you need to make smart buying decisions. Optical technology is demystified, arcane terminology is decoded, and practical tips are provided.

The Lens will help you build the perfect lens collection to suit your needs-now and in the future.

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Information

Publisher
Rocky Nook
Year
2012
eBook ISBN
9781457179266
Edition
1
Topic
Art
Subtopic
Photography

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. 1 A brief history of optics
  8. 2 Bending light
  9. 3 Lens mechanisms
  10. 4 Choosing the right lens for a project
  11. 5 Choosing a lens by focal length
  12. 6 Accessorize!
  13. 7 Buying lenses
  14. 8 Advanced topics
  15. 9 Creative options: beyond the standard lens
  16. Conclusion
  17. Appendix A: Lens mount systems
  18. Appendix B: Manufacturer-specific lens terms
  19. Appendix C: Lens mount table
  20. Appendix D: Chapter Opening Images
  21. Appendix E: A simple focus test
  22. Acknowledgements
  23. Glossary
  24. Index
  25. Footnotes