When it comes to choosing the right lenses for our cameras, some photographers gravitate towards zooms while others prefer primes. Those that prefer zooms love them for their convenience factor. Despite this fact, many photographers are happy to trade convenience away and opt to shoot with prime lenses instead.
What exactly makes prime lenses superior to zoom lenses? Let us show you with our latest original infographic. . thephoblographer.com
Tamron appears to be working on a series of fast f/1.4 prime lenses according to patents filed in Japan. These lenses would be the fastest the company has produced for mirrorless cameras and would expand the company's rather small line of prime lenses. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-11-15 22:05
Did you get a new camera over the holiday period? Are you confused about which lens you should buy first? If so, you're in the right place. While your new camera may have come with a couple of kit lenses, we highly recommend you grab a prime lens. thephoblographer.com »
2021-01-05 20:00
How much do you have to spend to get prime lenses that will do a top job for you? $1,000? $2,000? $3,000? More? Nope, think lower, as in the hundreds, not the thousands of dollars. Modern manufacturing processes and advances in technology have made it so that affordable prime lenses can do a spectacular job. thephoblographer.com »
2020-12-17 20:00
Lenses can be expensive, but you don't have to spend a fortune to get great ones. Sony shooters have been blessed with tremendous support from third parties. Manufacturers like Rokinon, Tamron, Sigma, and more. thephoblographer.com »
2020-09-05 19:00
The other day I was watching a YouTube video where the 'star' proclaimed that they turned down a lens because it wasn't a G Master. "Who wants to use anything less" they scoffed. It's this type of arrogance and elitism that gives the photography community a bad rap. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-04 20:00
When it comes to prime lenses, none are celebrated or talked about more than the trusty nifty fifty. 50mm prime lenses are loved by many photographers thanks to their exceptional ability to be able to comfortably shoot just about any genre you can think of. thephoblographer.com »
2019-09-13 01:00
If there is one thing Canon users aren't short of it's quality prime lenses. The EF mount has been around for what seems to be forever, and with companies like Rokinon, Sigma, Tamron, and of course Canon themselves making affordable prime lenses, owners of Canon cameras with the EF mount are seriously spoiled for choice. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-20 01:00
If you have never used prime lenses before, and you're wondering what the fuss is about, you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at what they can do. Prime lenses offer superior image quality than their zoom lens cousins. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-18 07:00
Good quality prime lenses at affordable prices have not always been easy to come by, but now, you can get some truly fantastic prime lenses that really won't break the bank. Normally you associate cheaper things in life with lesser quality, but that's not the case here. thephoblographer.com »
2019-06-10 01:00
There are so many lens choices available to photographers today it can honestly be quite hard to know where to turn when it comes to lenses. Do you stick with the telephoto and zoom style lenses like the ones that came with your camera, or do you enter the world of prime lenses? We can tell you right up front that if you're serious about your photography, and if you want to improve, prime lenses are the way to go, and the 50mm focal length is the perfect place to start your prime journey. thephoblographer.com »
2018-12-04 11:00
In this roundup we will be taking a look at the array of prime lenses that are currently available in the Fuji X-Series ecosystem, both brand and third-party options. So if you have been on the lookout for some help in deciding where to invest your dollars in Fujifilm compatible prime lenses then you have come to the right place. thephoblographer.com »
2018-04-20 07:00
In this roundup we will be taking a look at the array of prime lenses that are currently available in the Fuji X-Series ecosystem, both brand and third-party options. So if you have been on the lookout for some help in deciding where to invest your dollars in Fujifilm compatible prime lenses then you have come to the right place. thephoblographer.com »
2018-04-20 07:00
As we continue our look into party and event photography kits our next stop will be talking about lightweight prime lenses. Now, prime lenses are generally not as popular in a part/event atmosphere due to many photographers in this arena preferring the versatility of zoom lenses to be able to quickly react to the party environment. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-05 10:00
Concert photography has a wide range of participants, from the casual fan in the crowd to the full time professional in the pit. But they also have a range of venues, from outdoor amphitheaters to downtown dive bars. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-07 22:03
In today's world many photographers struggle with manual focusing, or at the very least greatly prefer to use autofocus. That said, one niche by and large still embraces the legacy of manually focusing in much larger numbers than other photography niches - Landscape Photographers. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-28 07:00
In today's world many photographers struggle with manual focusing, or at the very least greatly prefer to use autofocus. That said, one niche by and large still embraces the legacy of manually focusing in much larger numbers than other photography niches - Landscape Photographers. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-28 07:00
Prime lenses are the weapon of choice for a variety of photographers for a variety of reasons, be it size, speed, image quality etc. Nikon photographers have access to a wide variety of prime lenses, and a really solid lineup of fast F1.8 prime lenses that is the focus of our post here today. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-25 01:00
Sigma Cine FF High Speed 14mm T2 Just in time for NAB, Sigma has announced an expansion to its Cine Prime line of lenses, adding the Cine High Speed 14mm T2 and Cine FF High Speed 135mm T2. dpreview.com »
2017-04-20 23:20
Popular lens upgrades for photographers who prefer primes to zooms, the 50mm, and 85mm focal lengths are among the most popular in use today, but which one should you go with if you had to choose just one for your next lens purchase? thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-30 16:02
CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M Originally announced in late 2015, German-Chinese company HandeVision's collection of Leica-inspired, full-frame 'Iberit' prime lenses is on display at this year's CP+ tradeshow in Yokohama, Japan. dpreview.com »
2017-02-27 12:00
The Canon Store has restocked some refurbished L primes and has taken another 15% off for this week. Canon EF 24mm f/1. 4L II $1053 (Reg $1549) Canon EF 35mm f/1. 4L $747 (Reg $899) Canon EF 50mm f/1. canonrumors.com »
2016-12-22 19:07
DxOmark tested a set of A-mount lenses on the new A99II. Those are the best lenses you can get for your camera: Best wide-angle prime: Sigma 35mm f/1. 4 A (here at ) Best standard prime: Sony 50mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-20 20:11
ExoLens have announced the upcoming launch of their PRO and PRIME ranges of high-quality accessory lenses for the Apple iPhone 7.
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photographyblog.com »2016-10-06 15:12
Three Canon zoom lenses are coming soon, according to CanonRumors. An ultrawide, a fast standard zoom, and a super telephoto seem to be scheduled to hit the shelves soon. These are the latest in a series of unique focal range lenses that Canon has been releasing for its RF mirrorless line of cameras.
Canon has long been known for their zoom lenses instead of their primes amongst professional photographers. So when the Canon EOS R6 Mk II came out, we chose some of the best zoom lenses you can get your hands on.
Nikon’s mirrorless S series lenses are the reason to choose the Z system in the first place — they are super sharp lenses that create lovely results. But those lenses are expensive — can one that’s half the cost still produce great shots? That’s the question to answer for the Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.
My brother and I took a few hikes in Ireland this summer with our beloved cameras. Lucas recently bought a new Sony camera body and was still on the hunt for his perfect lens. He owns a 24-70 and a 70-200.
The Fujifilm XH2 is a fantastic camera for photographers. If you're looking for the best film simulations, the richest colors, and autofocus performance Fuji has needed, grab this camera. And more importantly, get the best lenses for it.
One of the reasons why you buy an interchangeable lens camera to begin with is because of what zoom lenses can do. There are lots available on the market. And some give you extra reach in a smaller package.
The best weather-sealed OM SYSTEM lenses for passionate photographers are very versatile. Indeed, the company packs a zoom range into a lens body that many photographers have often thought impossible.