What does half-frame lens mean?

Half-frame lens is an important term in photography, which refers to shooting with an APS-C size or equivalent camera lens. Compared with full-frame lenses, half-frame lenses can provide a larger field of view of the scene, but at the same time there will be some loss of image quality and clarity. However, this does not affect the importance of half-frame lenses in photography, because they are more suitable for use in some specific scenes, such as travel photography, landscape photography, etc.

Using half-frame lenses requires a certain understanding of the characteristics of the frame. Because the size of the frame will affect the focal length and angle of view when shooting, when choosing a half-frame lens, you need to consider the subject of the photo, as well as the required angle of view and focal length. Different half-frame lenses are suitable for different shooting needs. To achieve the best shooting results, you need to try and practice more.

With the popularity of digital cameras, more and more photography enthusiasts have begun to come into contact with and use half-frame lenses. As a kind of camera equipment, half-frame lenses bring more possibilities and room for photography. Compared with full-frame lenses, half-frame lenses are relatively affordable and suitable for novices who are about to get started or low-budget enthusiasts.