: a lens for a camera that makes things that are far away appear to be closer
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Observing tips October's full moon phase is a great time to photograph the lunar disk using a DSLR camera and a telephoto lens, as its surface is temporarily free from the shadows that mark it during the surrounding moon phases.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2026 There’s no telephoto lens, which is almost criminal at $1,900.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2026 Unlike the Ultra, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lacks a dedicated telephoto lens, instead offering 10x digital zoom.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2026 The imaging setup includes a 50-MP main sensor, a 50-MP telephoto lens, and a 50-MP night-vision unit flanked by four 940-nm IR LEDs for mapping up to 15 m (~50 ft) in total darkness.—New Atlas,
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