Telephoto

Example Sentences

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Its single rear camera lacks the telephoto lens of the Pro models and the ultrawide lens in the entry-level iPhone 17, which costs $200 less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Prof Edyvane trained them on surveying methods and hired professionals to teach them how to use telephoto cameras and drones so that they could conduct aerial and boat surveys.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

But they set aside for me this new camera she owned with a telephoto lens.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 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

Somebody was leaning through the driver’s-side window, aiming a telephoto lens at us.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin