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Choosing the Right Camera Lens

 

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

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

Reviews

E.L. Bl/Du
 

John is one of the best instructors Ive watched. he's clear, concise, and gets right to the point. His display's and diagrams are so great, he makes very complicated subjects easy to understand, and fun. He holds your attention and interest b/c everything he says is valuable. This really helped me understand the vast complicated world of lenses. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who doesnt know what hyperfocal distance is.

Boris Dimitrov
 

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!

a Creativelive Student
 

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!