Zoom lenses have been all the rage for decades and there’s no beating them for versatility and convenience – up to a point. And that point is that many photographers wouldn’t class the f/2.8 of even high-end zooms as a ‘fast’ aperture, preferring the quicker aperture of a prime lens.
And when it comes to prime lenses, the standard 50mm focal length is often seen as all but essential for shooting with a full-frame camera, as it gives an entirely natural perspective and field of view. What you see is what you get. The question is, how much do you feel the need for speed?
