For today's blog I decided to find an article that talks about the different kinds of camera lenses and the pro's and con's for using each of them. I have three different lenses for my camera. One is a fixed focal length prime lens, one is a super wide angle lens, and the last one is a mid-focal telephoto lens. With my three lenses, I am able to get the shots that I want based on the scene/object I am taking a picture of. I believe that it is not the gear you have that makes you a better photographer but rather the creativity and imagination you have to make great shots.
The article discusses the pro's and con's of Fish-eye(ultra wide), Wide-angle, standard prime, zoom, macro, and telephoto. Of all the lenses the ones that I am most interested in are wide-angle and standard prime, because I take the majority of my pictures with these type of lenses. Listed below are the pro's and con's of each as well as some sample pictures I have taken from both prime and wide-angle lenses.
Prime Lens:
- Fixed focal length
- 24, 35, 50, 85, 135 etc.
- Type of Photography: Portraits, Weddings, Street Photography
Pros
- Sharper images due to fixed aperture
- Lighter weight
- Less moveable components
- Easier to maintain
- Better in low light environments
- Great for landscape photography
Cons
- Fixed focal length (won't zoom in/out)
- Have to physically move body in order to get the shot
- Have to carry extra lenses in addition
Sample Image:
Wide-Angle:
- Adjustable focal length
- 19-35mm/24-35mm
- Types of Photography: Interiors, Landscapes, Forest Photography
Pros
- Lightweight
- Great for hiking, easy to carry in backpack
- More depth of field
- Wide area coverage
Cons
- Can't achieve compression or Bokeh effect on image
- Won't be able to create images that look distorted
Sample Image:
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