Telephoto lenses

From distant details to dramatic weather, a telephoto lens is the best option when a shorter focal length simply will not do the shot justice

You may not think of adding a telephoto lens to your kit for a landscape shoot, but they can add extra options to the look of your images. The key to using long lenses for landscapes is paying attention to the distant details that will work in isolation. This can be something as simple as a tree or mountain peak, but it can also be something more subtle, such as the recession of tones due to mist, or the aerial perspective that gives a moody, atmospheric image. These shots often work best when they include very few obvious elements. Enhancing the simplicity and minimalism of one or two objects in the landscape is a great way to use a telephoto lens to produce more abstract images than can be achieved…

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N-photo: The Nikon (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2019

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