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Meaning of telephoto lens

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

telephoto lens

noun

Definitions

  1. A lens having a long focal length which produces a magnified view of distant objects.

  2. A lens which produces a magnified view of distant objects and which is sufficiently compact to have a physical length shorter than its focal length (as distinct from a long-focus lens).