Choosing the Right Camera Lens

Class Description

Once you’ve chosen the camera of your dreams, how do you know which lens will maximize your camera’s capabilities? Join camera expert John Greengo as he explains what the best lenses are to add to your camera bag. He’ll explain:

Which lens is best for specific areas of photography
The technology behind lenses
How to use specialty lenses including macro and fisheye
Tips on operating and maintaining your lenses

John will also talk about lens accessories including hoods, mounts, filters, and teleconverters. By the end of this class, you’ll understand exactly what lens you’ll need to take your best photos!

Lessons

1Class Introduction
2Lens Basics
3Focal Length
4Normal Lenses
5Wide Angle Lenses
6Telephoto Lenses
7Lens Comparisons
8Aperture
9Equivalent Aperture
10Depth of Field
11Maximum Sharpness
12Hyperfocal Distance
13Mount System & Lens Grade
14Lens Design
15Compatibility
16Lens Technology
17Focusing & Stabilization
18Image Quality
19Standard & Super Zoom
20Wide & Telephoto & Super Telephoto Zoom
21Prime Lenses
22Short, Medium & Super Telephoto Lenses
23The Macro Lens
24The Fisheye Lens
25The Tilt & Shift Lens
26Filters
27Lens Hoods
28Tripod Mount
29Extension Tubes
30Teleconverters
31Making a Lens Choice
32The Portrait Lens
33The Action Lens
34The Landscape Lens
35Lens Maintenance

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Excellent class packed with incredibly useful knowledge. John is an amazing lecturer. He has also developed really great materials to help explain all the concepts and technologies that are explored in the class. Looking forward to my next class with him!

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Great class. So informative. John Greengo is such a fantastic tutor and explains everything in such and easy-to-understand way. I would highly recommend this class. Prior to doing this class, I was so confused about which lenses are best for various photography. Now I understand lenses completely. Thanks John!

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Another great JG class, my 4th. He gives a lot of individual attention to several popular lens brands. I really think after seeing this video series you could pick out three lenses that would fit your needs and your pocketbook. The class handout is spot on for what is covered in the video. Great job!! Thank you