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Telephoto: meaning, definitions and examples

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telephoto

 

[ หˆtษ›lษชหŒfoสŠtษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

photography lens

A telephoto lens is a type of camera lens that allows photographers to focus on subjects that are far away. It achieves this by using a longer focal length, which magnifies the subject and provides a narrow field of view. Telephoto lenses are commonly used in sports, wildlife, and portrait photography where capturing distant subjects is essential. They can create a sense of compression in the image, making background elements appear closer to the subject.

Synonyms

long-focus lens, zoom lens

Examples of usage

  • She used her telephoto lens to capture the bird in flight.
  • The photographer switched to a telephoto lens to zoom in on the action.
  • His telephoto shots of the sunset captured stunning details.
  • With a telephoto lens, you can get close-up shots from a distance.

Translations

Translations of the word "telephoto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teleobjetiva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฒเฅ€เคซเฅ‹เคŸเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teleobjektiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ telefoto

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะปะตั„ะพั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teleobiektyw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒฌใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉlรฉobjectif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ telefoto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท telefoto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์›๋ Œ์ฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏุณุฉ ุชู„ูŠููˆุชูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teleobjektiv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teleobjektรญv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟ็„ฆ้•œๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ telefoto objektiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญma telephoto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะปะตั„ะพั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒคแƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ telefoto

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ telefoto

Etymology

The term 'telephoto' derives from the Greek roots 'tele', meaning 'distant', and 'photo', meaning 'light' or 'painting'. The concept of telephoto photography emerged in the early 20th century as advancements in lens technology allowed for the creation of lenses that could magnify distant subjects without requiring the photographer to be physically close. The first commercially successful telephoto lens was developed by the American company Eastman Kodak in the 1910s. This innovation transformed photography, granting photographers the ability to capture images that were previously inaccessible while maintaining image quality. Telephoto lenses have evolved significantly over the decades, with contemporary designs incorporating advanced optics and coatings to enhance clarity and reduce distortions. Today, telephoto lenses remain a staple in various fields of photography, enabling unique perspectives and creative compositions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,262 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.