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<blockquote data-quote="piperbarb" data-source="post: 148339" data-attributes="member: 12214">I prefer primes to zoom lenses.&nbsp; You cannot beat them for sharpness, and they are usually faster.&nbsp;&nbsp; It could be that, like Watch72, I came from the world of film, and when zoom lenses were not that good, and the good ones were very expensive.&nbsp; I will put my old AIS 35mm f/1.4 up against any wide angle zoom any day.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />&nbsp; I do have a couple of zoom lenses, and have been forcing myself to use them more.&nbsp; There is no argument, composing with a zoom lens is easier because you don't have to move around as much, just adjust the focal length.&nbsp; Also, one does not have to carry as many lenses around.&nbsp; Those are distinct advantages.&nbsp; If you are trying to decide which zoom to get, base it on the type of photography you do and what lenses you usually use.&nbsp; You may want to get a zoom lens that complements your other lenses, and fills in the focal length gaps that you don't have but may want.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="piperbarb, post: 148339, member: 12214"] I prefer primes to zoom lenses. You cannot beat them for sharpness, and they are usually faster. It could be that, like Watch72, I came from the world of film, and when zoom lenses were not that good, and the good ones were very expensive. I will put my old AIS 35mm f/1.4 up against any wide angle zoom any day. :) I do have a couple of zoom lenses, and have been forcing myself to use them more. There is no argument, composing with a zoom lens is easier because you don't have to move around as much, just adjust the focal length. Also, one does not have to carry as many lenses around. Those are distinct advantages. If you are trying to decide which zoom to get, base it on the type of photography you do and what lenses you usually use. You may want to get a zoom lens that complements your other lenses, and fills in the focal length gaps that you don't have but may want. [/QUOTE]

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