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noun
A lens having a long focal length which produces a magnified view of distant objects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
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noun
A lens which produces a magnified view of distant objects and which is sufficiently compact to have a physical length shorter than its focal length (as distinct from a long-focus lens).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
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noun
a camera lens that magnifies the image
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: zoom lens
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Broader terms: camera lens, optical lens
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