14 Lens Characteristics and Specifications
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THE TECHNICAL PART THAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT LENSES
Lenses create the image on the film or the sensor of the digital camera or digital back, therefore, they are a major element that determines how the image is recorded in the camera. Understanding the characteristics of lenses and how they can be used to create the desired results and make the images visually effective must be part of the photographer’s photographic education regardless of whether you work with film or digitally. This knowledge helps you to determine which lens should be used for a specific job and how to use it to produce the desired image. That is the reason this chapter covers the technical aspects and the use of lenses ...
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