5 Choosing a lens by focal length
In most cases, the required field of view dictates the lens that is needed. This chapter describes the basic focal length categories.
5.1 Wide angle
Wide-angle lenses are basically any lens with a field of view wider than a standard lens. On a 35mm film camera or full-frame digital, this is any lens with a focal length of 35mm or shorter.
Wide-angle lenses are great when you need to take in a lot of a scene. This could be a dramatic shot of a landscape or a picture showing the interior of a room.
Wide-angle lenses vary wildly in price, with the focal length the primary factor in determining cost. Focal lengths ...
Get The Lens now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
