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
- Class Introduction
- Lens Basics
- Focal Length
- Normal Lenses
- Wide Angle Lenses
- Telephoto Lenses
- Lens Comparisons
- Aperture
- Equivalent Aperture
- Depth of Field
- Maximum Sharpness
- Hyperfocal Distance
- Mount System & Lens Grade
- Lens Design
- Compatibility
- Lens Technology
- Focusing & Stabilization
- Image Quality
- Standard & Super Zoom
- Wide & Telephoto & Super Telephoto Zoom
- Prime Lenses
- Short, Medium & Super Telephoto Lenses
- The Macro Lens
- The Fisheye Lens
- The Tilt & Shift Lens
- Filters
- Lens Hoods
- Tripod Mount
- Extension Tubes
- Teleconverters
- Making a Lens Choice
- The Portrait Lens
- The Action Lens
- The Landscape Lens
- 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!