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Prime Lenses: These lenses have a fixed focal length, meaning they cannot zoom in or
out. They are known for their sharpness, fast aperture, and compact size. Prime lenses are
often used for portraits, street photography, and low-light situations.

2. Zoom Lenses: Unlike prime lenses, zoom lenses have a variable focal length, allowing
you to adjust the magnification level and capture a range of perspectives without
changing lenses. They are versatile and commonly used for travel, wildlife, sports, and
general photography.

3. Wide-Angle Lenses: These lenses have a short focal length, typically ranging from 14mm
to 35mm. They capture a wide field of view, making them ideal for landscapes,
architecture, and group shots.

4. Standard Lenses: Also known as normal lenses, these lenses have a focal length close to
the diagonal measurement of the camera's sensor. They produce images that closely
resemble what the human eye sees, making them suitable for everyday photography.

5. Telephoto Lenses: Telephoto lenses have a long focal length, usually above 70mm, and
provide a narrow field of view. They are commonly used for wildlife, sports, and close-
up photography where you need to capture distant subjects.

6. Macro Lenses: These lenses are designed for extreme close-up photography, allowing
you to capture intricate details of small subjects like flowers, insects, or products.

7. Fisheye Lenses: Fisheye lenses produce highly distorted images with a 180-degree field
of view, resulting in a unique circular or oval-shaped image. They are often used for
creative and artistic photography.

8. Tilt-Shift Lenses: These specialized lenses allow you to tilt and shift the lens plane
independently from the camera's sensor plane. They are commonly used in architecture
and product photography to control perspective and correct for distortion.

9. Superzoom Lenses: These lenses offer an extensive focal length range, typically from
wide-angle to telephoto, in a single lens. While convenient for versatility, they may
sacrifice some image quality compared to prime or dedicated zoom lenses.
Each lens type serves a specific purpose, and photographers often have a collection of lenses to
suit different shooting scenarios. The choice of lens depends on your photography style, subject,
and desired outcome.

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