Telephoto

Example Sentences

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It’s hard to imagine a riskier trek, but he managed to pull it off, traveling through cities and towns with a telephoto lens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

As I didn't want to risk disturbing the potoo into flight, I photographed it with a long telephoto lens.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023

Those new iPhones coming out with an improved telephoto lens will get plenty of use by fans showing up to Mission League basketball games this winter, considering how many celebrities might be making appearances.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023

The biggest camera upgrade will come exclusively to the iPhone 15 Pro Max: an updated telephoto system with enhanced hardware zoom capabilities.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023

While Mr. Das adjusted his telephoto lens, Mrs. Das reached into her straw bag and pulled out a bottle of colorless nail polish, which she proceeded to stroke on the tip of her index finger.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri