Lenses for Digital SLRs, The Complete Guide--------------------------------------------------This title teaches the anatomy of the camera lens and its effect onthe image in an accessible way. It offers concise, clear informationfor beginner to intermediate level photographers. It covers everythingfrom focal length to specialist optics. It's very easy, when investingin new camera gear, to put all your energy into choosing the rightbody, only for that most crucial of factors - the lens - to becomean almost secondary consideration. Lenses for Digital SLRs: The CompleteGuide, redresses that balance. Covering everything from focal lengthto depth of field, prime versus zoom lenses and specialist optics,this book manages to unravel the technicalities of lenses while remainingcomprehensible and reader-friendly. Throughout the book, the readeris guided through basic terminology, common focal lengths, what opticalquality means in terms of the photographs they take and eventuallycomes to understand the anatomy of the camera lens and its effect onthe image.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Ross Hoddinott is a rising name in the world of photography.His work has been a regular feature of photographic and wildlife magazines.These include Outdoor Photography, Practical Photography, BBC Wildlifeand many more. Ross's previous books include Digital Macro Photography9781861085306 and The Expanded Guide to the Nikon D200 9781861084446.