Camera Lenses

Buying a camera lens can be overwhelming, especially when you have a limited budget. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve put together this buyer’s guide for purchasing camera lenses in Nepal.

Types of Camera Lenses:

1. Standard lenses: These lenses have a focal length that’s roughly equivalent to the diagonal size of the camera’s sensor. They’re versatile and can be used for a wide range of photography genres.
2. Wide-angle lenses: These lenses have a shorter focal length than standard lenses, allowing you to capture more of the scene in your shot. They’re great for landscape and architecture photography.
3. Telephoto lenses: These lenses have a longer focal length than standard lenses, allowing you to zoom in and capture subjects from a distance. They’re great for sports and wildlife photography.
4. Macro lenses: These lenses are designed for close-up photography, allowing you to capture fine details in small subjects like flowers and insects.
5. Fish-eye lenses: These lenses have an extremely wide angle of view, often over 180 degrees. They create a distorted, circular image that can be used creatively in some types of photography.
6. Zoom lenses: These lenses allow you to change the focal length and zoom in or out without having to switch lenses. They’re versatile but can be more expensive than prime lenses.
7. Prime lenses: These lenses have a fixed focal length, meaning you can’t zoom in or out. However, they often have better image quality and wider apertures than zoom lenses.

Best Brands:

1. Canon
2. Nikon
3. Sony
4. Tamron
5. Sigma

Best Budget Items:

1. Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8: a prime lens that is compatible with Canon EF mount cameras. It is a great option for portrait photography and low-light situations, with a price range of around NPR 10,000.
2. Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro: a zoom lens that is compatible with Canon EF mount cameras. It is a versatile lens that can be used for a range of photography styles, with a price range of around NPR 20,000.
3. Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR: a wide-angle zoom lens that is compatible with Nikon F mount cameras. It is ideal for landscape and architectural photography, with a price range of around NPR 30,000.
4. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
5. Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens
6. Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens
7. Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens
8. Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Zoom Lens

Features:

1. Aperture
2. Focal Length
3. Image Stabilization
4. Autofocus
5. Lens Coating
6. Weather Sealing
7. Compatibility with your Camera Body
8. Weight and Size
9. Manual Focus Override
10. Minimum Focusing Distance

Tips:

1. Consider your budget and needs before purchasing a lens.
2. Look for a lens that is compatible with your camera body.
3. Research the lens’s features and specifications before buying.
4. Read reviews from other users to get an idea of the lens’s performance.
5. Consider buying a used lens if you’re on a tight budget.
6. Research and identify your specific needs before purchasing a lens.
7. Consider the aperture range, focal length, image stabilization, and autofocus capabilities of the lens.
8. Check for compatibility with your camera brand and model.
9. Consider purchasing used lenses from reputable sellers to save money.
10. Try out lenses before buying if possible.

Glossary:

1. Aperture: The opening in the lens that allows light to pass through.
2. Focal Length: The distance between the lens and the image sensor when the lens is focused at infinity.
3. Image Stabilization: A mechanism in the lens that reduces camera shake.
4. Autofocus: A mechanism that automatically adjusts the focus of the lens.
5. Lens Coating: A layer of material applied to the surface of the lens to reduce reflections and glare.
6. Weather Sealing: A feature that protects the lens from dust and moisture.
7. Bokeh: The quality of the out-of-focus areas of an image.
8. Chromatic Aberration: A type of distortion that causes color fringing in an image.
9. Lens Hood: A device attached to the front of a lens that blocks stray light and reduces lens flare.
10. Vignetting: A reduction of brightness or saturation at the corners of an image.
11. Fisheye Lens: A type of lens that produces extreme wide-angle images with a distorted perspective.
12. Zoom Ratio: The ratio of the maximum focal length to the minimum focal length of a zoom lens.
13. Prime lens: a lens with a fixed focal length.
14. Zoom lens: a lens with a variable focal length.
15. Telephoto lens: a lens with a longer focal length that allows you to get closer to distant subjects.
16. Wide-angle lens: a lens with a shorter focal length that allows you to capture a wider view.
17. Macro lens: a lens designed for close-up photography.
18. Lens mount: the interface between the lens and the camera body.
19. Lens hood: an accessory that helps reduce lens flare and glare from sunlight.
20. Lens filter: an accessory that attaches to the lens to protect it from scratches and dust, or to add special effects to the image.