The Basic Lens System - Canon FD Lens Manual Book

Wide-angle, standard, telephoto.
The three focal lengths to include in your basic lens system.
The first step in selecting interchangeable lenses is to develop
a clear idea of the kinds of subjects you want to photograph.
For example, if you do a lot of traveling, a single, versatile zoom
lens is the practical choice. Telephotos or super telephotos are
appropriate for sports, wildlife, or birds; both a wide-angle and
a telephoto are necessary for landscape photography. A macro
lens is almost indispensable when it comes to shooting plants,
flowers, or insects. Most people don't limit themselves to
photographing only one type of subject, however. They want
enough flexibility in their lens system to take shots of the fami-
ly, travel scenery, sports events, and other subjects. To achieve
this flexibility, it's a good idea to start by assembling a basic
lens system.
• Select a combination including focal lengths of 28mm,
50mm, and 135mm
Selecting one lens each from the wide-angle (28mm to 35mm),
standard (50mm), and telephoto families (85mm to 300mm) lets
you photograph almost any subject you are likely to encounter.
The 24mm and 28mm wide-angle range provides substantial
depth of field, deep perspective, and a wide angle of view ideal
for scenery, groups, and indoor photography. The 85mm,
100mm, and 135mm telephotos are best for candid "people"
shots or for flattering portraits, while the 200mm and 300mm
telephotos come in handy at sports events or for compressing
scenery. Canon's 28mm, 50mm, and 135mm lenses are
especially easy to use and lightweight, so you can't go wrong if
you center your lens system on these basic three.
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• Zoom lenses provide great versatility
Zoom lenses are a great alternative, because one single zoom
lens can cover the range of several fixed focal length lenses.
The continually variable focal length of zooms allows you to
photograph subjects in a variety of different ways without
changing your standing position. Canon zoom lenses have an
established reputation for high resolution, superb color
A basic system comprising 28mm, 50mm, and 135mm fixed
focal length lenses