lens
das Objektiv, die Objektive
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lens
An optical system made up of lenses that focuses light and produces an image, for example in a camera, microscope, or telescope.
Für Porträtaufnahmen verwendet sie ein lichtstarkes Objektiv.
She uses a fast lens for portrait photography.
| gender | neuter das |
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| plural | die Objektive |
| genitive | des Objektivs |
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| nominative | das Objektiv | die Objektive |
| accusative | das Objektiv | die Objektive |
| dative | dem Objektiv | den Objektiven |
| genitive | des Objektivs | der Objektive |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | masculine der |
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| genitive | des Objektivs |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Objektiv | – |
| accusative | den Objektiv | – |
| dative | dem Objektiv | – |
| genitive | des Objektivs | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The verbs 'wechseln' (to change), 'reinigen' (to clean), 'aufsetzen' (to put on), 'anbringen' (to attach), 'montieren' (to mount), and 'einstellen' (to adjust) are often used with 'Objektiv' (lens).
Vor der Reise hat er das Objektiv gründlich gereinigt.
He cleaned the lens thoroughly before the trip.
In the context of cameras, people often talk about a lens on a camera or about taking photographs with a lens. The word frequently appears together with 'Kamera' (camera), 'Brennweite' (focal length), 'Blende' (aperture), or 'Lichtstärke' (maximum aperture).
Mit diesem Objektiv kann ich auch bei wenig Licht fotografieren.
With this lens, I can take photos even in low light.
'Objektiv' (lens) belongs to the technical vocabulary of photography and optics, but it is also very common in everyday conversations among people interested in cameras. In texts about microscopes or telescopes, it likewise refers to the optical system of lenses.
Das Objektiv des Mikroskops muss für die Untersuchung genau eingestellt werden.
The microscope lens has to be adjusted precisely for the examination.
