Just wondering. :D
2006-07-12 11:05:07 · 3 answers · asked by TheAllKnowingFizz 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The difference is in the perspective the camera "sees".
With a telephoto lens (more than 70mm), the sees a narrow view but objects look larger and closer than normal. This is good for taking nature or sports shots.
With a wide angle lens (less than 40mm), the camera sees a wide view but the objects look smaller than normal. This is good for taking group portraits, etc.
With a macro lens a shorter focus distance allows your to get very, very close to take a picture. This is good for taking pics of small objects like insects or the insides of flowers.
Zoom lenses try to provide all the functions with a sliding lens mechanism.
You can also buy cameras specialized to these different types of photos.
2006-07-12 14:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by fredshelp 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Telephoto= Normal
Wideangle= Wide Angles
Macro= Extreme Closeups
2006-07-12 11:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by DGolemi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is a pretty good one, but I'll go into a little more detail.
Telephoto: This lens is meant for zooms and far away shots.
Wide-Angle: This lens gives a very wide perspective. A lot of sports stadiums photos are shot with this type of lenses.
Macro: This is for super close-ups. Ever see those shots of bugs on leaves in great detail? They were taken with this type of lens.
2006-07-13 07:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋