What Is a Zoom Lens?
Zoom Lens
A zoom lens is a type of lens that enables a photographer to change the size of the image that is recorded by the lens. This is accomplished by moving the lens inside the camera body.
A zoom lens lets you change the focal length of your camera, depending on what you are shooting. You can take pictures and videos that would otherwise be impossible. For example, a zoom lens makes it easy to get close up shots of flowers, wildlife, buildings, landscapes, your dog, and so on.
For most smartphones and point and shoot cameras, you can switch between different lenses that come with the camera.
However, not all zoom lenses fit all smartphones and point and shoot cameras. Most smartphones have built in zoom lenses. However, you still need a zoom lens if you want to use the widest angle. Most point and shoot cameras have … Read the rest