A good quality camera lens is mandatory to take sharp. detailed photos. There are many types of lenses available to suit everyone budget. Here let’s see some different types of Lens to use on various occasions.
Standard Lenses:
The standard lens is not a specialist optic — it has a mid-range focal length, typically around 50mm, and an angle of view that roughly mirrors how the human eye sees a scene. These lenses generally have a fixed focal length and a wide aperture, making them suitable for landscape, portrait, and candid photography.
Macro Lenses
The macro lens is designed specifically for close-up shots. Compared to standard lenses, macro lenses feature internal modifications that give them additional sharpness and contrast at close range.
Telephoto Lenses
Telephoto lenses have a long focal length and a high level of magnification, and tend to be larger and heavier than other lens types. They are well suited to a wide range of photography, particularly when you are unable to get close to the subject, and are also commonly used for portrait photography.
Wide Angle Lenses
A wide angle lens has a short focal length and provides a broader field of view than a standard lens. The extreme wide angle lens is also known as a fisheye lens. Wide angle lenses are ideal for capturing scenes that cannot be fitted into the frame with a standard lens, such as landscapes and architectural interiors.
These are some of the main lens types available to you. As a photographer, knowing which lens to reach for in different situations is a key part of developing your craft.