focal length (Meaning)
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focal length (n)
the distance from a lens to its focus
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focal length Sentence Examples
- The focal length of the camera lens determines the angle of view and magnification.
- Telephoto lenses have longer focal lengths, compressing the depth of field and isolating subjects.
- Wide-angle lenses feature shorter focal lengths, capturing a wider field of view.
- The ideal focal length for portrait photography typically ranges from 50mm to 135mm.
- Wildlife photographers commonly use telephoto lenses with long focal lengths to capture distant subjects.
- Landscape photographers often opt for lenses with shorter focal lengths to fit more of the scene into the frame.
- Prime lenses come with fixed focal lengths, while zoom lenses offer a range of focal lengths for versatility.
- The focal length of a lens affects the size of the image on the camera's sensor.
- Adjusting the focal length allows photographers to control perspective and depth of field.
- The focal length of human eyes is about 17mm, providing us with a relatively wide-angle view of the world.
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the distance from a lens to its focus
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The focal length of the camera lens determines the angle of view and magnification.
Telephoto lenses have longer focal lengths, compressing the depth of field and isolating subjects.
Wide-angle lenses feature shorter focal lengths, capturing a wider field of view.
The ideal focal length for portrait photography typically ranges from 50mm to 135mm.
