Lenses

LENSES FOR THE DSLR CAMERA

It is important to know what lenses are available for the DSLR, and which is best for any photograph job. The two assignments listed below will help you fully understand the DSLR camera lenses and how they work.

Assignment One: 

As a review after the class discussion, answer the questions listed below. Click on the two links from the “Digital Photography School” web site listed below. They are excellent resources to help research your answers.

Click here for information on DSLR Lenses.

Click here for information on how the lens works.

 Questions (Copy and Paste Questions into Microsoft Word and answer):

     What is a Macro Lens and why would a photographer choose to use it?

     What is a wide angle lens and why would a photographer choose to use it? 

     What is a telephoto lens and why would a photographer choose to use it?

     What is a Prime lens?

     What is a Zoom lens?

     How does a Zoom lens and Prime lens differ?

     What is Field of View?

     What is Focal Length?

    What focal length lens is best to use when photographing action from an NFL football game?

    What focal length lens is best to use when covering a basketball game at the Carrier Dome and you want to show all the fans in one shot?

    What type of lens is best to use to show extreme detail in a diamond ring?

    What is the best focal length lens to use when shooting a portrait?

     Assignment Two (Optional): 

     View the video on DSLR lens focal length. (link is listed below).

     Click here for video on DSLR Focal Length