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You may be completely confused about where to begin, when it comes to buying a camera lens for your digital SLR. Is it simply a matter of bigger is better? What about all the confusing technical terminology? How are you supposed to make a sound selection and find a great value at the same time? If you have some basic knowledge to help get you started, it does not have to be a daunting process.
About Focal Length
One of the main things you have to consider is what is known either as focal-length multiplier or focal-length magnification. This refers to the conversion in a digital SLR from its APS-size sensor. In other words, your digital SLR lens is going to act in a way bigger than it actually is.
The conversion is about 1.5 to 1.6, which means that a 50 mm lens really gives you an angle of view compatible to a traditional 75 mm lens. 200 mm would be 300 mm and so on. However, it’s important to note that this only accounts for the angle of view, and doesn’t actually change the optics principles or distortion of a particular lens sense or style.
Pay Attention to Apochromatic Correction
Aprochromatic correction, image stabilization and digital only lenses are a few other features or options to keep in mind. Starting with the latter, digital only lenses provide great value but won’t be compatible with a traditional camera, or potentially future SLRs with 35 mm lenses. The Nikon DX is an example of this.
Image stabilization will help you get better shots by counteracting camera shake or blur from slow shutter speeds, and apochromatic correction helps to improve image sharpness. Also note that while some lenses offer image stabilization, some camera bodies such as those from Sony and Olympus are designed to provide the stabilization effects.
The Best Brands to Look For
You’ll definitely have a wide range to choose from, when it comes to brands. The most recognizable of the bunch undoubtedly are Canon digital camera lenses, which have a great reputation as being high quality lenses in keeping with Canon camera bodies, as well. What’s more, you’ll find some great options from Panasonic, Tamron, Olympus, Nikon and a variety of other manufacturers also.
More customized solutions for a particular setting or style of photography may be found with some of these brands. You also may only be interested in buying the same brand for the camera body and the lens. While this isn’t a necessity in most cases, this often offers greater synergy and performance for your shots. Whether or not you’d like to do this is entirely up to you.
This has been just a basic starting guide for camera lenses and digital SLR cameras. There is definitely more to consider, and of course you will have to cross the bridge of how much cash you need to end up spending as well. You will always be able to find a great match for your specific needs and your budgetary constraints, whatever they may be, but it’s always better to purchase one versatile, top quality lens than needing to get a variety of more limited and lesser quality lenses.
