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Lenses are used to direct light into the camera. Different types of lenses will direct light based on their shape and style. Some types include wide angle, telephoto and specialty lenses.

9 Unbelievable Camera Lenses That Actually Exist - Popular Photography

These rare lenses come with unbelievable specs and spectacular price tags.
http://www.popphoto.com/gallery/9-unbelievable-camera-lenses-actually-exist
Recommended Lenses - Improve Photography

I tried to create this list being as fair as possible to all brands, but unfortunately I don’t know enough Sony lenses to make recommendations there. Sorry to be Nikon/Canon-centric. I believe that these are the very best lenses available for either brand.
http://improvephotography.com/gear/recommended-lenses/
The Best DSLR Lenses of 2016 - PCmag

We've highlighted some of the best zoom and prime lenses that we've reviewed here, with the scope limited to third-party lenses that are available for multiple camera systems—if you already have a Canon, Nikon, or Pentax you can check out a list that's focused on each mount.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421983,00.asp
Lens Basics - Understanding Camera Lenses

The creative use of the lens gives photography its expressive qualities - they shape the way you "see" the world through the viewfinder. There is an inherent distorting quality to a camera lens, and you have to embrace that to get your vision properly captured on "film" or in the image sensor.
http://www.exposureguide.com/lens-basics.htm
A quick guide on interchangeable camera lenses

Interchangeable lenses can open up a whole new world of photography. If you're new to lenses, consult our quick guide to the types of lenses available.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/quick-guide-to-the-various-types-of-camera-lenses/
All About Prime Lenses and Focal Length

Hi, guys! It's Mandi here to talk to you about how you can affordably improve your photography with the use and understanding of prime lenses. When I first bought a DSLR camera (digital camera with interchangeable lenses) in 2008, I didn't really know what I was doing. My Canon Rebel XTi came with a standard low-quality zoom lens, and because of that, my photos weren't up to the quality I had hoped.
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/04/all-about-prime-lenses-focal-lengths.html
DSLR Photography 101 - Instructables

So you want to take good looking pictures? All you need is a camera and something to take a picture of (which shouldn't be too hard to find). So if you have a camera and you want to start taking pictures, let's get started, shall we? (The photos of the camera are slightly lower quality, because I'm using a phone camera, and I can't very well use my nice camera to take pictures of itself, can I?)
http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Photography-101/
Photography 101: Lenses, Light and Magnification - Digital Photography School

Welcome to the third lesson in Photography 101 - A Basic Course on the Camera. In this series, we cover all the basics of camera design and use.
http://digital-photography-school.com/photography-101-lenses-light-and-magnification
The 3 DSLR Lenses You Need (and 2 More You'll Crave) - Gizmodo

This goes out to people who bought or want an entry-level DSLR, and wonder what's the deal with interchangeable lenses. You really gonna buy that extra glass? It's a beginner's guide to growing as a photographer, preferably without going broke.
http://gizmodo.com/5331109/the-3-dslr-lenses-you-need-and-2-more-youll-crave
Photography 101 - How to Choose a Lens

Photography tips, tricks, and tutorials for both the beginning and advanced photographer. Relevant information on both digital and film photography.
http://www.photography101.org/basics/how_to_choose_a_lens.html
Photography 101: Learning About Your Camera's Lens - IFB

Your camera's lens plays a huge part in how your photos turn out it can mean the difference between a crystal clear shot or a grainy one. To stay on top of your photography game, here's some insight to get the most out of your lens.
https://heartifb.com/2012/08/14/photography-101-learning-about-your-cameras-lens/
Focal Length: Understanding Camera Zoom and Lens Focal Length - Nikon

What is Focal Length? Click here to read about digital camera zoom and understand the lens focal length.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/g3cu6o2o/understanding-focal-length.html
Digital Camera lens Buying Guide: Digital Photography Review

Digital Photography Review: All the latest digital camera reviews and digital imaging news. Lively discussion forums. Vast samples galleries and the largest database of digital camera specifications.
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9162056837/digital-camera-lens-buying-guide
Camera Lens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A camera lens is an optical lens or assembly of lenses used in conjunction with a camera body and mechanism to make images of objects either on photographic film or on other media capable of storing an image chemically or electronically.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lens

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9 Unbelievable Camera Lenses That Actually Exist - Popular Photography

These rare lenses come with unbelievable specs and spectacular price tags.
http://www.popphoto.com/gallery/9-unbelievable-camera-lenses-actually-exist
Recommended Lenses - Improve Photography

I tried to create this list being as fair as possible to all brands, but unfortunately I don’t know enough Sony lenses to make recommendations there. Sorry to be Nikon/Canon-centric. I believe that these are the very best lenses available for either brand.
http://improvephotography.com/gear/recommended-lenses/
The Best DSLR Lenses of 2016 - PCmag

We've highlighted some of the best zoom and prime lenses that we've reviewed here, with the scope limited to third-party lenses that are available for multiple camera systems—if you already have a Canon, Nikon, or Pentax you can check out a list that's focused on each mount.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421983,00.asp
Lens Basics - Understanding Camera Lenses

The creative use of the lens gives photography its expressive qualities - they shape the way you "see" the world through the viewfinder. There is an inherent distorting quality to a camera lens, and you have to embrace that to get your vision properly captured on "film" or in the image sensor.
http://www.exposureguide.com/lens-basics.htm
A quick guide on interchangeable camera lenses

Interchangeable lenses can open up a whole new world of photography. If you're new to lenses, consult our quick guide to the types of lenses available.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/quick-guide-to-the-various-types-of-camera-lenses/
All About Prime Lenses and Focal Length

Hi, guys! It's Mandi here to talk to you about how you can affordably improve your photography with the use and understanding of prime lenses. When I first bought a DSLR camera (digital camera with interchangeable lenses) in 2008, I didn't really know what I was doing. My Canon Rebel XTi came with a standard low-quality zoom lens, and because of that, my photos weren't up to the quality I had hoped.
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/04/all-about-prime-lenses-focal-lengths.html
DSLR Photography 101 - Instructables

So you want to take good looking pictures? All you need is a camera and something to take a picture of (which shouldn't be too hard to find). So if you have a camera and you want to start taking pictures, let's get started, shall we? (The photos of the camera are slightly lower quality, because I'm using a phone camera, and I can't very well use my nice camera to take pictures of itself, can I?)
http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Photography-101/
Photography 101: Lenses, Light and Magnification - Digital Photography School

Welcome to the third lesson in Photography 101 - A Basic Course on the Camera. In this series, we cover all the basics of camera design and use.
http://digital-photography-school.com/photography-101-lenses-light-and-magnification
The 3 DSLR Lenses You Need (and 2 More You'll Crave) - Gizmodo

This goes out to people who bought or want an entry-level DSLR, and wonder what's the deal with interchangeable lenses. You really gonna buy that extra glass? It's a beginner's guide to growing as a photographer, preferably without going broke.
http://gizmodo.com/5331109/the-3-dslr-lenses-you-need-and-2-more-youll-crave
Photography 101 - How to Choose a Lens

Photography tips, tricks, and tutorials for both the beginning and advanced photographer. Relevant information on both digital and film photography.
http://www.photography101.org/basics/how_to_choose_a_lens.html
Photography 101: Learning About Your Camera's Lens - IFB

Your camera's lens plays a huge part in how your photos turn out it can mean the difference between a crystal clear shot or a grainy one. To stay on top of your photography game, here's some insight to get the most out of your lens.
https://heartifb.com/2012/08/14/photography-101-learning-about-your-cameras-lens/
Focal Length: Understanding Camera Zoom and Lens Focal Length - Nikon

What is Focal Length? Click here to read about digital camera zoom and understand the lens focal length.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/article/g3cu6o2o/understanding-focal-length.html
Digital Camera lens Buying Guide: Digital Photography Review

Digital Photography Review: All the latest digital camera reviews and digital imaging news. Lively discussion forums. Vast samples galleries and the largest database of digital camera specifications.
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9162056837/digital-camera-lens-buying-guide
Camera Lens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A camera lens is an optical lens or assembly of lenses used in conjunction with a camera body and mechanism to make images of objects either on photographic film or on other media capable of storing an image chemically or electronically.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_lens

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Lenses are used to direct light into the camera. Different types of lenses will direct light based on their shape and style. Some types include wide angle, telephoto and specialty lenses.

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