7 Types of Camera Lenses, Recognize Their Functions and Uses

Kapanlagi.com - Nowadays, who doesn't like taking photos? Almost everyone in the world enjoys this activity. With a photo, someone can capture moments or even turn it into a hobby or profession. Photos are taken with various cameras, ranging from smartphones to DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras. With the development of time, since it was discovered centuries ago by Muslim scientists, camera technology has become more advanced and continues to evolve.

Although smartphones are becoming more advanced and easy to use in general, DSLR cameras are still the choice of many photographers around the world. In addition to many adjustable settings with the advancement of technology, DSLR cameras also have various types of lenses made based on their functions and uses. Here are the types of camera lenses along with their functions and uses:

1. Fisheye Lens (Ultra Wide)

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The first type of camera lens is a category that groups lenses with a very wide focal length ranging from 11 mm to 14 mm. With a super wide lens, you can capture photos with a very wide field of view, reaching up to 126 degrees. For effective use, you need to control the angle of view and distortion in the image at the same time. This way, you can add a dynamic touch to the expression of your photos.

2. Telephoto Lens

Telephoto lens is a type of camera lens with a focal length of 70 mm to 200 mm. With such a long focal length, you can easily capture photos of objects that are far away from you. The longer the lens (in terms of focal length), the narrower the angle, the longer the range, and the thinner the depth of field produced. This lens is usually used to photograph wildlife that is difficult to approach, or to easily capture candid shots.

3. Macro Lens

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Macro lens is the 3rd type of camera lens and has been widely discussed in photographer forums. Like any other lens, this lens is used to capture photos with a magnification of up to one times the size of the object being photographed. You can use this lens when photographing small or tiny animals like insects, and when photographing food to capture the existing details.

Macro photography has its own challenges and uniqueness when capturing it. Because the objects are small, even very small, like insects, a different approach is needed in terms of technique compared to photographing other objects.

4. Wide Lens

Wide lens is a type of camera lens with a focal length ranging from 14mm to 24mm, 24mm to 70mm, 70mm to 200mm, or following the popular lens range in the market. Generally, the purpose of this wide lens is to capture landscapes like ultrawide camera lenses, but with a range below ultrawide.

The characteristic of this lens is that it makes objects appear smaller than their actual size. With this lens, you can also capture more people compared to standard lenses. The shorter the focal length, the wider the perspective.

5. Standard Lens

The standard lens is widely used by beginner photographers because it can be obtained as a package when buying a camera. The focal length of the zoom lens is 24 mm to 70 mm, and this lens range is very popular because it covers a wide range. This lens is often referred to as a working-class lens because it is used by photographers in their work, such as photographing weddings, portrait models, or landscapes.

6. Fixed Lens

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A fixed lens is a type of camera lens that is the opposite of a zoom lens. The fixed lens has a fixed focal length that cannot be changed. Generally, the focal length of this lens is only 50 mm and the angle of view is only 18 mm. The main advantage of this type of lens is that its quality is better than a zoom lens. Creating a zoom lens requires a more complex lens structure, so the number of elements in the lens will be greater.

In theory, the more elements the light passes through, the lower the image quality. In addition, there are still several advantages of fixed lens cameras, such as their low price, lightweight, and large maximum aperture of around f/1.8 to f/1.2.

7. Kit Lens

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The last type of camera lens is a kit lens, which is lightweight and simple because it has a classic focal length of 18mm to 55mm and weighs no more than 210 grams with a maximum length of only 6 cm. This type of camera lens is very practical to bring along for a relaxed vacation.

A camera lens is an important component that should not be forgotten when taking a photo or picture. A camera lens is an optical device consisting of a series of lenses with specific shapes and sizes. Its function is to focus the reflected light from an object so that it can be accurately captured by the camera's sensor. So choose the type of camera lens that suits your needs.

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