Extended Version: CANON CAMERA LENS TUTORIAL | What Do The Numbers On My Canon Lenses Mean?
Camera lens numbers, symbols, and markings explained!!
Learn how to read lens descriptions like this, EF 85mm f/1.4 and MUCH MORE!
What do the numbers and letters on a camera lens mean? In this video I will cover the basic lens letters, numbers, and abbreviations for Canon lenses for beginners PLUS some other common abbreviations and letter codes that note important features of lenses, such as focus motor type and lens coatings. By the end of this video you will know the difference between EF and EFS lenses, what the focal length (mm) numbers mean, and how to determine the maximum aperture values for a lens. Additionally, you will know how additional letters on the lens indicate better quality versions and optics. Knowing this information will help you select the right lenses for your camera.
Want to see the simplified version of this video to keep it simple? Click here: https://youtu.be/xabENIDoMv0
Full Chart of Abbreviations for Canon/Nikon/Sony:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aUGCW8vLPc2CtZsbbI9-VXqbhzKQkubn/view?usp=sharing
Abbreviations for Third Party Manufacturers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fUO3vdhvwqH6o-kt0yc2sSE9zu_yrWn5/view?usp=sharing
Cheat Sheets & e-Books
Crop factor – https://focusedcamera.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/7/7/127775132/crop_factor.jpg
More on Lenses, Angle of View (Focal Lengths) & Understanding Focal Lengths: https://www.focusedcamera.net/ebooks
Basic Lens Markings – https://focusedcamera.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/7/7/127775132/basic_lens_markings.jpg
Depth of Field (Aperture) & Hyperfocal Distance – https://www.focusedcamera.net/ebooks
Understanding Aperture Hands-On Lesson: https://focusedcamera.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/7/7/127775132/aperture_lesson_copyright_2021.pdf
Test Your Knowledge Quiz: https://focusedcamera.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/7/7/127775132/lens_basics_quiz.pdf
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