Picking Camera Lenses For Digital Cameras

By Mike Thompson


Many people love their Digital SLR cameras as the photo quality is on a whole other level. It just becomes a difficult question when deciding which lens to buy for your DSLR as the specifications are just a little too in depth. Here's a breakdown of all you need to know about how to buy lenses for your DSLR's.

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 a lot of technical jargon when it comes to purchasing a camera lens, so here's a quick walkthrough. Depending on what you want, like image quality or a high zooming ability, these are the things you should weigh against each other as this will be the main factor when it comes to buying the lens.

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 have a clear idea of what you intend to use your camera for, you will be able to find lenses that are not just compatible with your camera, but are also compatible with your photography experience. The question, will you need to shoot objects that are extremely close or at a large distance away? If you intend to take far away shots, then perhaps a zooming lens is best for you. In other words, you need to find out what your needs are before choosing the 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.

Shooting portraits or dimly lit subjects will mean that you need a less wider view to focus. Having the right lens for this situation and combined with your photography experience, you will be able to shoot pictures of the best quality, despite the poor conditions.

With regards to buying such lenses, you can't go wrong with eBay or second hand electronics stores, online and offline. Make sure you keep your old lenses since if you happen to be compatible with your newer camera, this can save you a ton of money.




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