telephoto lens

Definitions

Electronics

• A lens whose longer focal length and narrower field of view makes objects and scenes appear larger than with a normal lens. Used, for instance, to magnify distant objects. Also called telephoto (3).

Media Studies

• noun a camera lens with a narrow field of view, capable of sharply focusing on objects a long way away

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Contexts for “telephoto lens”

2 definitions in context
• Electronics
• Media Studies