Before discussing how to choose a lens, let's begin with a few basic optical concepts that can be useful in lens selection and in improving image quality.

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Here's what you'll learn:

• How an image is created
• Focal length
• Aperture and F-stop
• Angle of view
• Animation: Focal Length & Angle of View
• Depth of field