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THE BASICS
UNDERSTANDING LENSES
ere’s a consensus among professional photographers that the lens, not the camera body, is the most
important factor for producing great photos. ey’re very selective about their “glass” and always obtain the
best-quality lenses they can. So if you’re looking to shoot outstanding photos, you should always buy the
best lens you can aord. To do that, you rst have to know what each lens is used for and which are the most
important to have as your skill level increases.
Types of Lenses and Their Uses
Before you go out and buy a bunch of lenses, let’s
look at the dierent kinds of lenses you should have
as you broaden ...