telephoto lens

noun

: a lens for a camera that makes things that are far away appear to be closer

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There is no equivalent to the 5x periscope telephoto lens on Samsung's flat flagship. ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025 These typically include a macro lens for up-close photography, a wide-angle lens to get more information into the frame, and a telephoto lens to capture subjects that are far away. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025 Beyond the excellent illumination, what sets this security camera apart is the clever dual-lens design, comprising a 3K wide-angle lens and a 2K telephoto lens that offers up to 8X zoom. Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025 The rear camera array is rounded out by a 10MP telephoto lens with iOS, an aperture of f/2.4, a 36-degree FoV, and 3x optical zoom. PC Magazine, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for telephoto lens

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“Telephoto lens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telephoto%20lens. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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