Camera Focal Length Example

As you can see, the more telephoto the lens the more compression you’ll have which means the background will appear much closer to your subject.

Understanding Focal Length to Get the Best Results

The focal length you choose to shoot not only affects the look but the feel and approach of your photography. To illustrate the difference, shot Nikkor lenses –a wide-angle 24mm, standard 50mm, and a telephoto 105mm.
Understanding Focal Length