telephoto

/ˈtɛləˌfoʊtoʊ/
adjective
  1. Relating to a camera lens that makes distant objects appear larger and closer.
    • For wildlife photography, a telephoto attachment is essential.
    • She switched to the telephoto setting on her phone to zoom in on the stage.
    • The photographer used a telephoto lens to capture the eagle in flight.
noun
  1. A telephoto lens or a photograph taken with one.
    • I need a longer telephoto to get clear shots of the moon.
    • The magazine cover featured a stunning telephoto of the volcano erupting.
    • He packed his telephoto for the safari trip.
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