4 Free Guides That Will Help You Understand Camera Lenses Better
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There is a wide range of lenses available to photographers today. It can often be overwhelming to beginners getting into photography when they need to decide what camera accessories and lenses to purchase.
It’s wise to invest in good quality lenses based on your photography interests instead of buying a kit containing more items than you really need. We’ve rounded up 4 of our free guides on the topic that will help you understand the world of lenses better.
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Download now → In this guide, photographer Kent DuFault gives you basic knowledge surrounding lens design and operation, without going too much into technical details. The goal of the guide is to help you better understand the lenses you own, and help you make good purchasing decisions in the future.
Download now → If you want to capture the beautiful night sky in your photographs, you may want to consider getting a lens that’s best suited for the job. This free guide by photographer Aaron Seefeld will help you make a better decision about exactly what qualities to look for in a lens used for shooting in low light. Plus there are some amazing night shots in there too. 
Download now → What is a wide angle lens and how does it affect the perception of size and depth in your photography? This free guide by photographer Leanne Cleaveley lays this out for you to help you better understand this type of lens and the styles of photography where it works best. 
Download now → In this free guide, photographer Robin Nichols will teach you when to use a telephoto lens and which styles are better suited for it. You’ll also learn how the time of day can impact your image sharpness when using a telephoto lens and how to work around this to avoid blur; plus an overview of what settings to use to achieve good photos using this lens. BONUS– I've got something special for you on the next page...
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About Sol Walser
Sol lives in Argentina with her young daughter and has been involved in photography for almost a decade, with a particular interest in street, travel and product photography. She recommends The DSLR Crash Course eBook to those who want to thoroughly understand photography basics and take full control of their camera for amazing photography.
