In Focus: Lenses FAQs
Your camera lenses are as important as the camera body that you have invested in because lenses impact the final outcome or your shots. How well do you know about lenses? How can you maximise the potential of your range of existing lens to stay ahead of the game? In this series, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions about lenses to bring you further in your photography journey.
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Lens FAQ: What Does a Lens Name Mean and Why are Some Lenses White?
Unravel the “secret code” in a lens name, and find out about the story behind the red rings and white bodies on some lenses.
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Lens FAQ #1: What Does “Closest Focusing Distance” Refer To?
Find out what “closest focusing distance” really means, how it relates to working distance, and why it matters.
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Lens FAQ #2: Can A Fast Lens Really Make It Easier To See Through The Viewfinder?
Lenses with a large maximum aperture are known to let more light into the camera. How does this affect the viewfinder?
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Lens FAQ #3: How are Image Stabilisation Stops Determined?
Find out how image stabilisation performance is measured.
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Lens FAQ #5: What are the Pros and Cons of an ND Filter?
Find out how an ND filter can help your photography.
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Lens FAQ #6: My Zoom Lens Doesn’t Have a Very Bright Maximum Aperture. How Can I Get a Large Bokeh Out of It?
By satisfying several conditions, a large bokeh can be obtained even with a standard zoom lens. Find out more as I explain how to do so with the help of some photos of flowers. (Photo & text by: Kazuo Nakahara)
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Lens FAQ #7: What is the difference between a 200mm and 300mm telephoto lens?
Learn about the stacking and pull-in effects of telephoto lenses.
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Lens FAQ #8: Where Should I Focus On to Capture Beautiful Bokeh Circles?
Capturing beautiful bokeh circles is one of the photography techniques that I would recommend trying. Once you have mastered the trick to creating them, you’ll be able to capture such photos effortlessly. Here, I will explain bokeh circles are formed as well as a few tips to capturing them. (Reported by: Kazuo Nakahara)
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Lens FAQ #9: What is the difference between an f/2.8 and an f/4 telephoto zoom lens?
Other than brightness, what sets an f/2.8 lens apart from an f/4 lens? Using the EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM and the EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM, I will show how the two differ by comparing the apparent resolution and bokeh size. (Photos by: Ryosuke Takahashi)
