SLR lens 18-55 (entry-level lens for beginners)

SLR camera is one of the necessary equipment for photographers, and the lens is one of the most important parts of SLR camera. For beginners, how to choose an entry-level lens that suits them is very important. Among many SLR lenses, 18-55 lens is one of the most suitable entry-level lenses for beginners.

18-55 basic lens parameters

18-55 lens is a standard zoom lens with a focal length range of 18-55mm, which is suitable for most shooting scenes. The maximum aperture is f/3.5-5.6, the minimum aperture is f/22-38, the closest focusing distance is 0.28m, and the maximum magnification is 0.31x. 18-55 lens is light in weight, small in size and easy to carry. It is an entry-level lens that is very suitable for beginners.

18-55 lens operation steps

1. Install the lens: aim the 18-55 lens at the camera lens opening, insert it and rotate it until you hear a click, indicating that the lens has been installed.

2. Adjust the focal length: 18-55 The focal length range of the lens is 18-55mm, which can be adjusted by rotating the zoom ring on the lens.

3. Adjust the aperture: 18-55 The maximum aperture of the lens is f/3.5-5.6 and the minimum aperture is f/22-38. You can adjust the aperture by rotating the aperture ring on the lens.

4. Focus: Adjust the camera focus mode to auto focus mode, and press the shutter half key to focus. If manual focusing is needed, you can adjust the camera focusing mode to manual focusing mode and focus by rotating the focusing ring on the lens.

18-55 using skills of lens

1. Adjust the depth of field with the aperture: the larger the aperture, the shallower the depth of field, and the smaller the aperture, the deeper the depth of field. When shooting portraits or flowers at close range, you can choose a larger aperture to highlight the subject and blur the background. When shooting a landscape or a building from a distance, you can choose a smaller aperture to keep the whole picture clear.

2. Use the focal length to shoot different scenes: 18-55 The focal length range of the lens is 18-55mm, and different scenes can be shot by adjusting the focal length. 18mm is suitable for shooting large scenes such as landscapes or buildings, and 55mm is suitable for shooting small scenes such as portraits or flowers.