Telephoto lenses are among the most popular pieces of photographic kit, offering opportunities for stunning closeup shots, and making it easier to get close to the action and capture candid moments in rich detail. Due to their versatility, telephoto lenses have become indispensable in many photographic genres, such as wildlife, where a photographer benefits from being able to shoot animals from a distance without frightening them or risking their own safety.
A big advantage of telephoto lenes is the compressed perspective, which makes backgrounds appear closer to subjects while excluding distracting elements. This is particularly useful when shooting action, as the compressed perspective also creates a sense of pace. The distance from the subject, combined with a wide aperture, makes backgrounds appear blurred, highlighting key features and drawing attention to the subject. Prime telephoto lenses are also used for portraits, delivering flattering results with minimal distortion.
The flexibility of telephoto lenses encourages creativity; however, they aren’t easy to handle, as their weight and technical aspects are challenging, which makes it important that you know how to use them, especially if shooting handheld. Here we’ll give you some insights into the versatility and power of telephoto lenses, and show you how you can use them take your projects to a new level.
FIND YOUR TELEPHOTO
Telephoto lenses aren’t cheap, so let’s compare the different types of optic to help you find the most suitable options for your photographic needs
Esta historia es de la edición April 27, 2023 de Photography week.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición April 27, 2023 de Photography week.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
SONY A7C II
Sony updates its most compact full-frame photography camera
HOW TO...PERFECT YOUR COLOURS WITH HSL
James Paterson shows you how to enhance the colours in your photos by mastering this powerful Affinity Photo tool
SEEING DOUBLE
Edyta Rice shows you how to use reflections to balance and enhance landscape compositions
I'M CAUGHT IN A FLAP: MEET HECTOR THE CONFUSED POOCH
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announces its hilarious 2024 winners
THE 10 BEST TOOLS & FEATURES IN PHOTOSHOP 2024
Polish your pictures to perfection with these essential editing tools in Photoshop CC. Dan Mold shares his 10 favourite tips and tricks
NEW RF 35MM F1.4 IS CANON'S FIRST HYBRID PRIME LENS
Canon has launched the RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM multipurpose prime lens. The new lens is a follow-up to the popular EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM, and it comes with a few upgrades over its predecessor.
LUMIX GH7 IS PANASONIC'S NEW VIDEO POWERHOUSE
Successor to the GH6 arrives, with phase-detect AF among the upgrades
LUMIX S 28-200MM F/4-7.1 MACRO OIS
Panasonic's compact and lightweight superzoom makes a strong case for being the only lens you need to pack for your travels
HOW TO...MASTER LUMINOSITY MASKS
James Paterson shows you how to get to grips with Photoshop Channels, and make use of our 10 free actions
CAPTURE PERFECT LIGHT
Mike Harris explains how a little planning and lot of patience can boost your chances of capturing stunning landscape lighting