Keyword glossary

Lenses & Focus keywords for AI prompts

Lens and focus terms tell the model how a photograph was captured, which shapes perspective, background blur and realism.

  • 85mm lens

    A short telephoto lens favored for portraits. It flatters faces with natural proportions and blurs backgrounds smoothly.

    headshot of a CEO, 85mm lens, f/1.8, office bokeh

    Best for: Portraits, headshots

  • 35mm lens

    A moderately wide lens close to how people see a scene. Popular for street, documentary and environmental portraits.

    street musician in Lisbon, 35mm lens, natural light

    Best for: Street, documentary

  • 50mm lens

    A standard lens with a natural field of view and little distortion. Versatile for everyday scenes and half-body portraits.

    woman reading in a café, 50mm lens, soft window light

    Best for: Everyday scenes, lifestyle

  • Wide-angle lens

    A lens around 14-24mm that captures a broad view and stretches perspective near the edges. Makes spaces feel larger.

    small studio apartment interior, wide-angle lens

    Best for: Interiors, landscapes

  • Telephoto lens

    A long lens, often 135mm and up, that compresses distance so the background looks closer and larger behind the subject.

    giant moon behind a lighthouse, telephoto lens compression

    Best for: Wildlife, compression effects

  • Macro lens

    A lens for extreme close focus that reveals tiny details like insect eyes, dew drops or fabric fibers at life size or larger.

    dew drops on a spider web, macro lens, morning light

    Best for: Nature details, products

  • Fisheye lens

    An ultra-wide lens that bends straight lines into a strong circular distortion. Playful, energetic and unusual.

    skateboarder mid-trick, fisheye lens, low angle

    Best for: Skate, music, playful shots

  • Tilt-shift

    A lens effect that narrows focus to a thin band, making real scenes look like tiny miniature models.

    busy train station from above, tilt-shift miniature effect

    Best for: Miniature look, cityscapes

  • Anamorphic lens

    A cinema lens that gives wide frames, oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares. Instantly reads as movie footage.

    car driving at night, anamorphic lens flares, cinematic

    Best for: Cinematic stills, film look

  • Shallow depth of field

    Only a thin slice of the image is sharp while the foreground and background fall into blur. Isolates the subject.

    bride holding a bouquet, shallow depth of field

    Best for: Portraits, products

  • Deep focus

    Everything from foreground to background stays sharp. Useful when the whole scene matters.

    mountain valley with wildflowers in front, deep focus

    Best for: Landscapes, architecture

  • Bokeh

    The soft, out-of-focus blur in the background, often with glowing circles from lights. Adds a dreamy, premium feel.

    portrait at a night market, colorful bokeh lights

    Best for: Night portraits, festive scenes

  • Wide aperture (f/1.4)

    A low f-number such as f/1.4 or f/1.8 lets in lots of light and creates strong background blur.

    cat on a windowsill, 50mm f/1.4, creamy background

    Best for: Low light, subject isolation

  • Narrow aperture (f/11)

    A high f-number like f/8 to f/16 keeps more of the scene sharp and can create sunstars from bright lights.

    alpine lake at sunrise, f/11, sunstar over the peak

    Best for: Landscapes, sharp scenes

  • Motion blur

    Streaking caused by movement during exposure. Conveys speed, energy or the passage of time.

    cyclist racing past, motion blur background, panning shot

    Best for: Sports, speed, nightlife

  • Long exposure

    A slow shutter that blurs moving elements like water, clouds or car lights into smooth streaks while still parts stay sharp.

    waterfall in a forest, long exposure, silky water

    Best for: Waterfalls, light trails

  • Soft focus

    A gentle overall softness and glow, like a diffusion filter. Feels romantic, nostalgic or dreamy.

    1970s style portrait, soft focus, warm film tones

    Best for: Romance, vintage looks

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