Here are links to both subjects:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=focal%20length
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=aperture
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You want to take pictures at close range.
This is where focal length is important.
"Close focus" - means how close the lens can be to the subject and still focus. Good for photographing small objects
"Macro" - a special setting on some lenses, that let you focus very close. Good for photographing insects and very small objects.
Things I need to know before suggesting a camera:
Price range in Dollars (USA)
Approximate number of megapixels (3, 4, 5, 7, ![]()
Optical Zoom (3X, 4X, 5X, 10X, etc)
Camera Size (small, medium, large)
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I want to buy a dig cam, and I'm relly new in this matter. I need your need to undestand something or a lot of LENS, mainly the terms: FOCAL LENGTH and LENS APERTURE.
The camera will be used for different purposes: to take pics at closed range and also for landscapes. But mainly the first. What would you recommend me???
Thanks in advance.

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