Macro lenses

Close-up photography is one of the most illuminating yet challenging forms of image capture that exists in the photo world. Richly detailed photos of subjects often too small for appreciation by the naked eye can be achieved with the use of a macro lens. Magnification of certain subjects can show an observer detail they'd never... more »

The first step in selecting a camera lens is knowing the type of camera for which the lens will be used. This may seem obvious if you're purchasing a lens for your own camera. But if you're buying a lens as a gift for someone else, you need to know if that person's camera is a traditional film camera or a digital camera. more »

This article will show you how and when to use multiple camera lenses while photographing. You'll learn how to switch between lenses and minimize dust entering your camera while switching. This article will outline camera settings and shooting situations for various lenses. more »

A camera lens, also known as a photographic lens, is used in conjunction with a camera's body to create images on film or electronic media. There are many different types of lenses and filters that can be put on the lens to create specific effects, such as blocking out the sun or removing polarization. more »

When using a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, different lenses can be attached to the camera body to take different types of photos. A macro zoom lens is a less expensive version of a true macro lens, used to take extremely close-up images on an SLR camera. Standard macro lenses are usually the tool of a professional photographer as... more »