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There are numerous variables to ponder when spending your hard-earned cash on new optics, and focal length is typically at the top of the list. That's because the angle of view provided by a lens is what differentiates it from others you already own.

A great tool for creative photographers

You can't beat the 35mm SLR for its combination of features, price and performance. And one its best features is its ability to accept a wide range of interchangeable lenses. From superwide fisheye to supertelephoto, macro...

One of the main tools we have for creating visual effects are lenses, the photographer’s eye on the world. Every choice of lens has implications about what you can and cannot include in the frame, how subjects within the frame relate to one another and how we use aperture settings and focal length to create a special point of view. In this chapter we’ll explore lens choice as well as lens controls that are essential to creative photography, including depth of field and focusing options.

Landscape photographers tend to head out in the field with a bunch of gear—everything from filters and a sturdy tripod to an assortment of lenses. The challenge often occurs when you come upon a beautiful scene and can’t quite decide on which lens to pull out of your bag to get the best shot available.

Landscape shooters often confront complicated scenes with distracting elements that can cause confusion and spoil the impact of an image. Removing these unwanted objects during the photo-editing process is often a daunting task—unless you unlock the power of a new Photoshop tool that automatically gets the job done with a single click.

Are you struggling to overcome the frustrating limitations of Lightroom's Cone Tool? If so, the simple hacks in this tutorial from the Digital Photo Mentor YouTube channel is just what you need to get back on track.