Overview
Overview
What is the “Cooke Look” compared to that of Zeiss? How does a prime lens compare to a zoom? What is Bokeh? Part of choosing a camera is choosing the appropriate glass to put in front of it. This class will teach the many properties of lenses, some of which can be garnered from reading technical specifications, and others require years of experience and access to the equipment. Now the secret alchemy of optics will be revealed as we work through the various optical characteristics that help define a lens and its uses.
Topics include:
- Aperture
- Bokeh
- Close focus
- Depth of field
- Field of view
- "Crop Factor"
- Focal length
- Image circle
- Lens mounts
- Optical artifacts
- Physical construction
- Primes v. zooms
- Telephoto
- Wide angle
Instructors
Instructors
