Zoom lenses have come a long way in the past decade, but prime lenses still hold the edge in terms of maximum aperture, portability, and often image quality. All of this is why so many photographers steadfastly stick with prime lens bags instead of just a zoom or two. So why would a top enthusiast use a zoom lens? This great video essay features an experienced photographer discussing this issue.
Coming to you from James PopsysThis interesting video essay discusses why he likes prime lenses but still chooses to use them enlarge. Primes can be quite nice, as they tend to be smaller and offer (usually significantly) wider apertures and sharper images, but of course, they lack the versatility of multiple focal lengths. . And with the advancements that zoom lenses have made, the distance has been reduced quite a bit, making it easier to choose for convenience. On the other hand, there’s an old saying “zoom with your feet” that encourages photographers to fall into the lazy habit of composing, but with certain genres, such as landscape photography, when it’s a big challenge or even impossible to work this way. . Check out the video above for a full rundown from Popsys.
