A question that every photographer probably asks at some point – especially when starting out – is whether to choose a prime lens or a zoom lens. Both have their perks, but this portrait photographer ...
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I'm a professional photographer and I used to think prime lenses were pretentious – now I finally know why they are so popular
A lot of Leica shooters will have been triggered by the headline, I realize that, and I acknowledge your reaction. Prime lenses have long been associated with classic street photography, and users of ...
One: it needs to be small. It should be unobtrusive, and avoid attracting attention the way a big zoom lens will. Also, since you're going to be carrying it around all day, your street lens should be ...
Using a prime, you’ve hunted and caught a single special moment ... it seemed every young person on the internet was shooting ...
Dust, splash, and anti-smudge fluorine are incorporated into the design, so the lens is suitable for use both in a studio and outdoors. Fluorine is a fairly common feature in newer lenses, but it is ...
Camera companies once promised that mirrorless systems would shrink our photography gear and make our kits much easier to lug around. Then, they started turning out exotic new lenses that are ...
Documentary photographer Ian Howorth has travelled the globe and tested out countless cameras along the way. He shares his tips for choosing cameras, lenses and accessories for the perfect shot. Ian ...
When I was traveling the country back in the mid-2000s doing photojournalism internships at various newspapers, I constantly heard the staff photographers say they were going to “make” a photo. That ...
The folks at 7Artisans have officially released the AF 35mm f/1.8. News broke regarding this tantalizing cut-price prime via Photo Rumors, with the lens appearing on the 7Artisans’ website for order ...
Generally, it's a 35mm prime lens. For decades, this has been accepted as the best lens for street photography and photojournalism, and this is one piece of received wisdom we're not going to argue ...
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