What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses

► Find more free photography courses! Learn Photography with Envato Tuts : 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: 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: 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: ► Subscribe to Envato Tuts on YouTube: ► Follow Envato Tuts on Twitter: ► Follow Envato Tuts on Facebook: Envato Elements All the creative assets you need under one subscription. Customize your project by adding unique photos, fonts, graphics, and themes: