What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses

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► Find more free photography courses! Learn Photography with Envato Tuts+: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGbWId6zgaXEqhwuq19JGbnEgIZ3Vtoy Have you ever tried to learn about lenses, only to be overwhelmed by choice and technical information? Whether you're a first-time photographer or a seasoned professional, it can be a daunting task. If you've ever wondered how lenses work, what makes a good or bad lens, and how to pick the one that's right for the kinds of photos you want to take, this is the course for you. ► Feeling creative? Download premium stock photos, fonts, templates and more with Envato Elements. 1 subscription, over 50 million creative assets, unlimited downloads: https://elements.envato.com/pricing?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_jRvkpa-9Djs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description Dave Bode will take you on a comprehensive journey through the world of lenses, from common terms and acronyms through to field-of-view, lens coatings, the difference between full and non-full frame lenses, focus systems, and more. This course covers practical know-how including focal length, aperture, image stabilization and more, to help you choose the right lens for every situation. Envato Elements: Find all the creative assets you need under one subscription. Customize your project by adding unique photos, fonts, graphics, and themes: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_jRvkpa-9Djs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description 1. Introduction 00:00:00 1. Introduction 2. How Do Lenses Work? 00:02:27 2.1 Focal Length and Field-of-View 00:11:29 2.2 Aperture 00:24:14 2.3 What Does A Bad Lens Look Like? 3. Special Lens Features 00:45:34 3.1 Stabilization, Coatings, and Focusing Motors 4. Choosing a Zoom Lens 55:08:20 4.1 Standard Zoom Lenses 01:08:01 4.2 Wide Angle Zoom Lenses 01:16:55 4.3 Medium Telephoto Zooms 01:23:20 4.4 Telephoto Lenses 01:32:49 4.5 Super Zoom Lenses 5. A Guide to Prime Lenses 01:39:15 5.1 The Good and Bad of Prime Lenses 01:44:08 5.2 Fish Eye Lenses 6. Getting Perspective Right in Your Photographs 02:06:11 6.1 The Right Lens For Portrait Photography 02:17:30 6.2 Compress For Composition 02:25:21 6.3 Guide to Macro Lenses 7. Conclusion 02:41:27 7.1 Conclusion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Envato Tuts+ Discover free how-to tutorials and online courses. Design a logo, create a website, build an app, or learn a new skill: https://tutsplus.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_jRvkpa-9Djs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description ► Subscribe to Envato Tuts+ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tutsplus ► Follow Envato Tuts+ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tutsplus ► Follow Envato Tuts+ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tutsplus Envato Elements All the creative assets you need under one subscription. Customize your project by adding unique photos, fonts, graphics, and themes: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_jRvkpa-9Djs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

Chapters

1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2 min
2.1 Focal Length and Field-of-View
2.1 Focal Length and Field-of-View
9 min
2.2 Aperture
2.2 Aperture
12 min
2.3 What Does A Bad Lens Look Like?
2.3 What Does A Bad Lens Look Like?
21 min
3.1 Stabilization, Coatings, and Focusing Motors
3.1 Stabilization, Coatings, and Focusing Motors
22 min
4.2 Wide Angle Zoom Lenses
4.2 Wide Angle Zoom Lenses
8 min
4.3 Medium Telephoto Zooms
4.3 Medium Telephoto Zooms
6 min
4.4 Telephoto Lenses
4.4 Telephoto Lenses
9 min
4.5 Super Zoom Lenses
4.5 Super Zoom Lenses
6 min
5.1 The Good and Bad of Prime Lenses
5.1 The Good and Bad of Prime Lenses
4 min
5.2 Fish Eye Lenses
5.2 Fish Eye Lenses
22 min
6.1 The Right Lens For Portrait Photography
6.1 The Right Lens For Portrait Photography
11 min
6.2 Compress For Composition
6.2 Compress For Composition
7 min
6.3 Guide to Macro Lenses
6.3 Guide to Macro Lenses
16 min
7.1 Conclusion
7.1 Conclusion
2 min
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