When choosing a lens, you should first consider which photos you want to capture.
Before shooting, think about which lens you want to use. Remember that lenses with a fixed focal lens are unable to focus on the subject as much as a zoom lens.
The perfect feature of SLR or System cameras is the ability to change lenses. If you are looking for a new one, first ask yourself, "What kind of images do I predominantly take?". Do you need a wide-angle lens for landscapes, a lens for close-ups of plants, or one for wildlife in the wild? If you do not yet have an answer to the question, we have some tips to help you decide.
The original or unoriginal
Remember that most companies make lenses with a different bayonet or lens mount (device used to connect the lens to the camera body). This means that for example the Canon bayonet is not compatible with Nikon and vice versa.
The original lenses:
- Canon
- Nikon
- Olympus
- Pentax
- Sony
Furthermore, you can choose from non-original lenses, for example, from Sigma or Tamron, offering a version compatible with your camera. The word "unoriginal" does not mean worse!
Angle and focal length
The viewing angle indicates the range in which the lens is capable of detecting and transmitting from the sensor.
Dividing lenses according to focal length:
- Fish Eye (8-15 mm) - lenses with an extremely angled shot that intentionally distort the perspective. Previously used in meteorology to study the sky.
- Wide-angle lenses (upper limit of 35 mm) - for shootings where you have limited space or want a wide shot. They have a large depth of field and high luminosity.
- Moderate outbreaks (50 mm) - lenses with an angle of view similar to the human eye. Versatile in shooting landscapes and portraits.
- Telephoto lenses (lower limit of 50 mm) - Lens telephoto suitable for wildlife photography or sports events.
