HT2455 - To Prime or Not to Prime

HT2455 - To Prime or Not to Prime

Update: 2025-11-28
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HT2455 - To Prime or Not to Prime


There is no question that prime lenses have a reputation for being superior in comparison to zoom lenses. The most expensive lenses are often the very best primes. They are often faster, sharper, and many photographers swear by them. There is a trade-off to a prime lens, however, that's not always obvious but one that persuades me convincingly against primes. Think "optical cropping."



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HT2455 - To Prime or Not to Prime

HT2455 - To Prime or Not to Prime

Brooks Jensen