What Is Telephoto Lens?

Do you ever notice the huge and long lenses used by the photographer during the Olympic or soccer match? Those are the telephoto lenses and they have very long focal length and is use to capture image that are too far away.

Thanks to these telephoto lenses, you can now capture your favorite soccer player in action without being on the field. Besides using the lens for sports, telephoto lens is also use for capturing wildlife. This is because you don't know how friendly the wildlife subject is, so it is better that you keep your distance.

Since telephoto lenses are huge and heavy, it will be even heavier if you were to hold it with your DSLR camera. How long can you stand before you get tired and ruin the perfect shot?

It is wise that you use a tripod to stabilize your DSLR camera with telephoto lens to get a good picture. Compact tripods are light and cheap nowadays and easy for travelling. It certainly won't burden your luggage or wallet.

Some photographers also advise that when you are using a telephoto lens, you should apply some pressure on the lens to avoid camera shake.