A prime lens is a lens with a fixed focal length. Therefore, when a prime lens is mounted to your camera, you cannot zoom in or out. If you want to change the magnification of the frame – that is, if you want to capture photos that appear closer or farther from the subject – yo...
Being so versatile, zoom lenses are great for travel and general use. A majority of photographers you see in public use some type of zoom lens, often either a 24-70mm or a 24-105mm lens. Both are great lenses and give the best of both worlds. The 24-70mm usually has its widest ape...
When you’re looking at getting a telephoto lens, the first thing you’ll be considering (apart from the price) is whether to go for a zoom or prime. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options, but both have their place in the photographic arsenal. This guide will look at th...
Prime Lens or Zoom Lens: Which Should I Buy? Key concept (1): Types of prime lenses Prime lenses fall into four main categories. Wide-angle lenses These can capture a wide area of a scene. They have a full frame-equivalent focal length of 35mm or less. Ultra-wide-angle lenses are ...
The main benefit of zooms is the convenience arising from covering a range of focal lengths in one lens. This can save you time (swapping lenses) and money (being cheaper to buy one zoom than two or more primes). Zooms are useful as walkabout lenses, or if you are working in dusty or...
In some cases, if a FFL lens and a zoom lens at the same focal length setting have the same maximum aperture, the FFL lens might actually befasterthan the zoom lens. This might happen due to the fact thatf–stops are about geometry, i.e. about the geometric relationship between the fo...
I actually like having zoom lenses with overlap, so I don't have to switch lenses or cameras (when shooting more than one). Yes, that's also the case. But I thought from the title that you were going to divulge the number of each that you own. ...
A question most Canon lens buyers face - Should I buy a zoom lens or one or more fixed focal length (prime) lenses? Canon makes both for a reason - and there are good reasons to have both. I own and regularly use both (but use zoom lenses much more). ...
have at disposal a complete range of cine optics perfectly matching, responding all their shooting needs or desires, and adapted to the latest generations of camera sensor sizes. The Optimo Prime series will perfectly complete the Angenieux full frame zoom lens offer, including the Optimo Ultra 12...
After graduating from a kit lens, you’ll need to decide between a prime lens and a zoom lens. But what exactly is the difference? Which one is better for you?