We know you can use a telephoto lens to shoot subjects from far away. But there are quite a few other ways you can use one to take some amazing shots! Here are 8 creative ways to use telephoto lenses.

Getting close without breaking the candid relationship with your subjects can be extremely difficult. A skilled street photographer will find the composition, adjust settings, get close, frame the shot, capture…

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For my first top tip, I have used my lovely daughter Jasmine, one of our chickens and our old Massey 35 as you do. This is just a fun little experiment to see the affect that increasing the focal length of that lens can have on the background. Think very carefully about the focal length you use whe

Capture up to 6x zoom using iPhone 13 Pro Max's telephoto camera*. Made from premium multi-coated glass, the SANDMARC Telephoto 58mm lens gives you 2x optical magnification. Features the world's thinnest lens case along with a clip-on if you wish to use your own case or have no case at all. *Third-party app required. Our suggested app: ProCamera.

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Perspective is the visual effect of the photographic world. Effectively using perspective, such as for creating dynamic wide-angle photos and compressed effects with telephoto lenses, makes it possible to produce expressive photographs with impact. Perspective is the visual effect that determines how close or far away the background appears to be from the subject. The shorter the focal length of the lens, the more this effect is expressed, and the longer the focal length of the lens, the less this effect is expressed and the more compressed the photograph looks. [...] Source: EF Lens Work III (Page 127) [PDF]

The Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 lens is designed for optimal quality imaging with the most advanced Canon Full Frame image sensor cameras. The AF Rokinon 85mm F1.4 also performs with Canon APS-C sensor cameras as a high speed 136mm equivalent AF telephoto lens. This short telephoto prime’s bright f/1.4 maximum aperture is perfect for low light shooting and offers great control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus that is perfect for portraiture. A variety of advanced lens technologies, including a Hybrid Aspherical element, allow for a more compact (< 3 inches long) and lightweight (17oz) design that also minimizes aberrations, controls distortion, and provides excellent resolution. UMC Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements in order to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and accurate color rendition. Two Linear Ultrasonic Motors (LSM’s) that only have to adjust a single inner lens group to achieve precise, quick, and quiet autofocus performance. An AF/MF switch is also featured for seamless switching between focusing modes. Additional notable features of the Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 include weather sealing, all metal construction, an ergonomically designed size, shape and grip for enhanced comfort and a 9 blade rounded aperture that contributes to pleasing bokeh. This portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used on APS-C models where it provides a 136mm equivalent focal length. User Manual Download

Constant f 2.8 Maximum Aperture throughout Entire Zoom Range. Canon’s Air Sphere Coating (ASC) Minimizes Ghosting and Flare. Optical Image Stabilization at up to 3.5 Stops of Shake Correction. Fluorine Coating on Front and Rear Elements to Help Reduce Smears and Fingerprints. Highly Resistant to Dust and Water, and Improved Durability Even in Harsh Conditions. Inner Focusing System with Ring Ultrasonic Motor. Full-time Manual Focus. One Fluorite Element and Five UD Elements for High Image Quality. Minimum Focusing Distance of 3.9 feet, 1.2 meter. Diagonal Angle of View: 34° - 12° What's Included : EF70-200 millimeter f:2.8L IS III USM , Lens Cap E-77II, Lens Dust Cap E, Lens Hood ET-87, Lens Case LZ1326

Canon 70-200 2.8L USM W/ LENS HOOD A truly versatile lens, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is a Canon L-series zoom spanning a flexible range of telephoto focal lengths. Beyond its portrait-length to medium tele range, this lens is also characterized by its bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture, which affords notable control over depth of field and benefits working in challenging lighting conditions. Supporting the versatility is a sophisticated optical design, which utilizes four ultra-low dispersion elements to suppress color fringing and chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range for high clarity. Also, a Super Spectra coating has been applied to help reduce lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color neutrality.   What You Get Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens Canon E-77 II 77mm Lens Cap Canon Lens Dust Cap E (Rear Lens Cap) Canon ET-83 II Lens Hood for EF 70-200mm f/2.8L Lens Canon LZ1324 Lens Case Neck Strap  Tripod Collar Cleaning Cloth

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The Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens makes it easy to take super telephoto photography with you on your greatest adventures and create images that convey the true excitement and awe of the experience. This remarkably versatile X Series zoom lens offers an equivalent focal range of 107-457mm and a minimum close focusing distance of 32.7 inch (0.83m) throughout, achieving 0.33x maximum tele macro magnification. It is also possible to pair the lens with XF 1.4X TC WR and XF 2X TC WR teleconverters to achieve a huge equivalent focal length of up to 914mm in exchange for only 2 stops of stop-loss. Autofocus is driven by a linear motor for fast, near-silent autofocus precision, while the built-in Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) provides up to 5.5 stops of vibration reduction. All this ensures you’re always ready to make images, whether it’s the undergrowth beneath your feet, or a tree on a distant horizon. This much ability often requires a trade-off in size, but XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR’s 17 elements in 12 groups, including two ED elements, are housed within a highly portable body that measures just 5.2 inch (132.5mm) in length and weighs 1.3 lb (580g). With a dust and moisture resistant construction and the ability to operate in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C), this lens makes the perfect companion, wherever your next adventure takes you.Features: ADAPTABLE BY NATURE: XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a versatile lens, designed for the true outdoor adventurer to document their exploration and appreciation of the world around them. This super telephoto zoom lens consists of 17 elements in 12 groups and boasts two ED elements, offering an equivalent focal range of 107-457mm, with a close focusing distance of 32.7in (0.83m). With all this packed into one lens, XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR makes it possible to frame everything, from the tiniest leaf and the mightiest mountain to the most distant glimpses of wildlife, all made in spectacular Fujifilm color, with stunning image quality.   WHEN THE UNEXPECTED IS THE ONLY GUARANTEE: Unpredictability is the thing that makes an adventure so exciting, so in order to keep a compelling visual record, you need to be ready for the unexpected. At just 5.2in (132.5mm) long and weighing 1.3lb (580g), XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is extremely compact and lightweight for a telephoto zoom and its state-of-the-art autofocus uses a linear motor for near silent operation and absolute focusing precision. These features combine to ensure that documenting long days in the field is less about endurance and more about the experience.  PUTTING IT ALL WITHIN REACH: XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is compatible with the XF1.4X TC WR and XF2X TC WR teleconverters, making it possible to achieve a maximum 35mm equivalent focal length of up to 914mm with only 2 stops of stop-loss. With such a potentially huge focal range in such a small and lightweight body, this remarkable lens opens up a new world of image-making opportunities. Whether you’re an adventurer, a naturalist or you just like to be ready for anything, XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR makes the joys of super telephoto accessible to all. APPRECIATE THE FINER THINGS: Conveying the true magic of an experience is as much about the details as it is about the bigger picture, so having the ability to frame them easily and effectively is essential. XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has a close focusing distance of 32.7in (0.83m) throughout the zoom range, making it possible to create tele macro images at a 0.33x maximum magnification. When this is combined with the lens’ on-board Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system, that provides up to 5.5 stops of correction, you can be sure the finer details of your adventure will be crisp and in focus. BUILT TO GO THE DISTANCE: The toughest experiences often form the greatest stories. That’s why XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has been built to endure the harshest conditions. This lens is dust- and moisture-resistant and can operate in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). Whether you’re in search of penguins in the South Pacific or framing the dusty landscapes of Death Valley, XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR can be with you on every step of your journey.

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Alongside a trio of telephoto lenses, Canon also announced a new 85mm this week. The RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a compact, affordable alternative to the pro-oriented 85mm F1.2L.

A 3 shot vertical panorama using my telephoto lens. More on my blog-http://billyclapham.co.uk/uncategorized/the-secret-valley/

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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Lens The EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens from Canon is a telephoto zoom lens ideal for day-to-day use because it is particularly light and compact, especially given its long focal reachable to magnify distant subjects, it also compresses the space between subjects within the frame and with a shallow depth of field at its longer lengths, it offers attractive out of focus bokeh. Its minimum focus distance is 4.9', even at the telephoto end of its zoom. With 58mm UV Filter + Lens Hood + Cap Holder + Pouch 75-300mm focal length 120-480mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras F4-5.6 maximum aperture; F32-45 minimum Micromotor-type AF motor without full-time manual focusing 58mm filters 1.50m/59.06" minimum focus Canon EF mount for full frame, APS-H and APS-C DSLRs Item # 6473A003 UPC 082966214073

Versatile, compact, and high-performing, these are 5 of the best Sony lenses for travel photography. Elevate every moment on your adventures!

Realistic photo of a lake in British Columbia in the morning with a gentle mist over the water, Nature, lighting, Warm color temperature, Color photo, Telephoto lens. 135 mm. Professional photo, Nature

For those rare occasions when you’re walking the beach…and see a beautiful sailboat (just off shore)…with their hull still up…heading straight for a fiery sky and the setting sun…you fumble through your gear and switch out lenses to the telephoto in record time! Always fun chasing down those perfect sailboat sunsetting scenes! **I offer prints on the following mediums: ready to hang ‘lifelike’ metal and canvis. I also offer Lustre finish gallery paper prints - FREE shipping on all domestic orders.** Lustre paper prints - please note that frame NOT included and small order handling fee of $5 charged for orders under $60.

FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES NEW FUJINON XF90MM FAST APERTURE LENS THAT DELIVERS ULTRA-SHARP IMAGES XF90mm telephoto lens features newly-developed Quad Linear Motor and weather-resistant design Valhalla, N.Y…