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<blockquote data-quote="STM" data-source="post: 373605" data-attributes="member: 12827"><p>Even the very best of zooms are still a study in compromise though that does not mean that they cannot still be very good performers. They have to be designed to provide sharpness and low distortion over a wide range of focal lengths. This means they are much more complicated mechanically and generally have many more elements. More elements means greater light loss and potentials for flare and ghosting. They are for the most part, slower than a prime lens as well and usually don't focus as closely. As the saying goes, a jack of all trade but a master of none.</p><p></p><p>A prime on the other hand will be corrected for just one focal length. It can be much simpler, with less elements and can be made much faster.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="STM, post: 373605, member: 12827"] Even the very best of zooms are still a study in compromise though that does not mean that they cannot still be very good performers. They have to be designed to provide sharpness and low distortion over a wide range of focal lengths. This means they are much more complicated mechanically and generally have many more elements. More elements means greater light loss and potentials for flare and ghosting. They are for the most part, slower than a prime lens as well and usually don't focus as closely. As the saying goes, a jack of all trade but a master of none. A prime on the other hand will be corrected for just one focal length. It can be much simpler, with less elements and can be made much faster. [/QUOTE]
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