Telephoto

A telephoto lens is a type of camera lens designed to capture images of distant subjects with greater detail and clarity than a standard lens. Characterized by its long focal length, typically exceeding 70mm, a telephoto lens allows photographers to compress the distance between objects, providing a narrow field of view that magnifies the subject while keeping it in focus. This makes telephoto lenses particularly useful in situations such as wildlife photography, sports, and portraiture, where the photographer may need to maintain distance from the subject.Telephoto lenses can be either prime (fixed focal length) or zoom (variable focal length), and they often incorporate features that minimize distortion and enhance image quality. Due to their design, telephoto lenses can sometimes have a shallow depth of field, which helps in isolating subjects from their backgrounds, creating a pleasing bokeh effect.