How to Use telephoto lens in a Sentence
telephoto lens
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And be safe: never aim a telephoto lens at the sun except during the total phase of the eclipse.
—Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
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The Max replaces the 3x telephoto lens with a 5x one—same megapixels, same aperture.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 13 Dec. 2023
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In the larger Pro Max, the extra space allows Apple to step up to a 5x telephoto lens at a 120 mm focal length.
—Andrew Cunningham & Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2023
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Also of note is the camera bump for Apple’s new telephoto lens.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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Use a Telephoto Lens: If your phone has a telephoto lens, use it to zoom in on the eclipse and capture a closer image.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
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Use binoculars, a spotting scope, or a telephoto lens for a good view.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 8 June 2023
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The park confirmed that the cute moment was captured using a telephoto lens from more than 50 feet away, as required by law.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 June 2023
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Another mode uses that same sensor to act as a 12MP 2x telephoto lens.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 14 Sep. 2023
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The photo of the back of the Pixel 8 Pro gives us a clear view of the new triple-camera setup, which is now housed entirely in a single glass oval, unlike the 7 Pro’s separate telephoto lens.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 4 July 2023
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Kan’s recent subjects are swaying pines and rushing waterfalls, viewed up close as if through a telephoto lens.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
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The closer zoom of Moment’s telephoto lens was a particular standout.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 18 Sep. 2023
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Those new iPhones coming out with an improved telephoto lens will get plenty of use by fans showing up to Mission League basketball games this winter, considering how many celebrities might be making appearances.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
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This is a fantastic option for beginner to intermediate photographers in need of a travel-sized camera that shoots in everything from wide angle to telephoto lens.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2023
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