Keskipolttovälillä

Keskipolttovälillä is a Finnish term that translates to "medium telephoto" or "short telephoto" in English. It refers to a range of focal lengths for camera lenses that fall between wide-angle and longer telephoto lenses. Typically, this range is considered to be between 50mm and 135mm on a 35mm film equivalent, though the exact definition can vary slightly depending on the context.

Lenses in this focal length range are often favored for their ability to provide a natural perspective, similar to human vision, without significant distortion. They are versatile and commonly used for portrait photography, as they can isolate the subject from the background and create a pleasing sense of depth. They are also suitable for everyday shooting, street photography, and capturing details in a scene without being too close to the subject. The compression effect, while less pronounced than with longer telephoto lenses, is present enough to make backgrounds appear closer and fill the frame with the subject. This characteristic makes them a popular choice for achieving a balanced composition.