Telephoto Lenses



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What kind of lenses does all sport photographers have around the field? What lenses are used to capture those amazing animals you see in National Geographic? Well, it is most likely the telephoto lenses.

The long focal range of the telephoto lens allows you to get closer to the subject to you photographing. Besides being used for shooting wildlife and sports the telephoto lens is used to photograph concerts, portraits and news/editorial footage. With the high focal length you can often isolate the subject from the image back- and foreground, making it stand out in a nice way.

The term telephoto lens covers everything from the smaller, lighter and chearper telephoto lenses to the larger, heavier and extremely costly telephoto lenses used by the professionals. If you talk about the lenses used by the sports- and wildlife photographers you often hear the term 'Supertele'.

Five exemples of Telephoto Lenses

Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
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Released: 2003
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 200-400 mm


Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized) Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Aperture: f/2,8
Focal Length: 90 mm


Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Aperture: f/4-5,6
Focal Length: 70-300 mm


Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
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Released: 2011
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Aperture: f/2,8
Focal Length: 120-300 mm


Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
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Released: 2011
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 200-400 mm


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Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens


Picture taken with a Telephoto Lens