For all those who want to know exactly what they are looking for - photo technology know-how from Christian Laxander.
Finding the right lens is not always easy. In this video series from our Foto Koch Academy Trainer you will find comprehensive information on all types of lenses and their areas of application. Christian shows you special features, gives you purchase recommendations and conducts interviews with other professionals. His motto: "Change your Lens - Change your Story".
Christian Laxander - Sony specialist, sales trainer and owner of the lens range
Christian loves photography and knows what makes cameras tick. With his many years of experience as a trainer in the camera and consumer electronics sector, he helps you to get the most out of your camera. His workshops focus on the fun of photography and ease of use. His many practical exercises and targeted tips and tricks, which he also shares on his YouTube channel, help to make your camera easier to use. Christian Laxander has been working as a trainer and product specialist on behalf of Sony Germany since 2007. As a lens and accessories expert, he keeps an eye on the latest trends and explains image stabilizers, WiFi, smartphone connectivity, sensor technology and screen technologies as required. He always talks from his own experience and attaches particular importance to clear presentation. His passion is digital photography with System cameras from Sony. He prefers to use new and old high-quality lenses. In his private life, he prefers to photograph "street" in low light and panoramas. He also loves fine art prints and changes lenses in his sleep.
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Lens basics - technical data on the lens
In the first video of the video series on camera lenses, the photo trainer starts with the specifications on lenses. Focal length, lens speed, filter diameter, minimum focusing distance, autofocus motor, image stabilizer and image circle. If you want to buy a new lens, the lens mount is the most important criterion. The second important feature to look out for is the image circle. This should match the sensor size of your camera. Lenses for Full-frame cameras with full-frame sensors are larger than lenses built for smaller sensors - such as APS-C. A larger image circle is usually not a problem. If the image circle is smaller than the sensor area, only a section is used and you often get dark image corners and black edges. In the video, Christian Laxander shows you the different bayonet connections and sensor sizes.
Which lens is right for you?
The following videos are about how to find the right lens for you and explain what technical terms such as focal length and speed actually mean. Cristian also shows image comparisons and interviews with professionals. Christian looks at different manufacturers - lenses from different brands - and shows special lenses, such as Tilt shift lenses. From modern lenses to lenses from the analog era, everything is included.
Using third-party lenses - here's how!
For newcomers to the Sony system, it is often interesting to know whether third-party lenses from Nikon or Canon can also be adapted. The video shows which Adapters this is possible with, so that your system change does not become too expensive.
