Lenses [And The Landscape]

Film Vs. Digital | Zooms | Wide-Angles | Telephotos | Zooms Vs. Fixed

Ibarionex R. Perello

Published August 1, 2004

Painters have many options when creating on the canvas. They have a wide selection of brushes, oils and colors from which to choose when painting a landscape. Photographers are no different. Although we’re not choosing between types of camel-hair brushes, we’re offered a wealth of alternatives when it comes to lenses and focal lengths. What we decide on can make all the difference in the world.

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