04 LENSES AND FOCAL LENGTH
In addition to your choices of aperture and/or shutter speed, the other factor that has a massive influence on the look of your photo is your choice of lens—more specifically, your choice of focal length.
FOCAL LENGTHS
The focal length of a lens is described in millimeters (mm) and measures the distance from the optical center of the lens to the camera’s sensor. The focal length determines the angle of view of the lens. The smaller the number, the wider the angle of view.
Ultra Wide Angle: Lenses with a focal length of 24mm or less.
Wide Angle: Lenses with a focal length of 24mm to 35mm.
Standard: Lenses with a focal ...
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