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Canon 75-300 mm lens question

Ciarafoto_ops · 2015-11-23 21:30:49

Hi! I'm a beginner in photography. . I got a present of a 75-300mm lens for my birthday. I'm just getting used to my 18-55mm lens and how to use all the different exposure dials. Would anyone be able to recommend what kind of shots I could practice using the new lens on?are they mainly used for landscapes or things at a…

23-11-2015 9:30pm

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Ciarafoto_ops

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Hi! I'm a beginner in photography. .

I got a present of a 75-300mm lens for my birthday. I'm just getting used to my 18-55mm lens and how to use all the different exposure dials.

Would anyone be able to recommend what kind of shots I could practice using the new lens on?are they mainly used for landscapes or things at a distance?

Thanks

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#2 28-11-2015 12:16pm

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Try portraits - the really long lens will blur the background nicely https://www.ephotozine.com/article/8-top-ways-to-use-a-telephoto-lens-for-photography-17652

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#3 28-11-2015 3:15pm

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Excellent! i love that effect i will get practicing

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