"supertelephoto" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From super- + telephoto. Etymology templates: {{af|en|super-|telephoto}} super- + telephoto Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} supertelephoto (not comparable)
  1. A type of camera lens that can capture distant subjects with extreme magnification, typically with a focal length of at least 300mm. Tags: not-comparable
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