I have not been convinced that zoom lenes give as sharp a slide as any zoom. I use Nikor lenses only.
Please comment briefly on when and if you use a fast (f/2 or faster) single focal length lens.
Please comment briefly on when and if you use a fast (f/2 or faster) single focal length lens.
Yes, it comes in very handy for low light shooting.
24% (34 votes)
No, my zoom handles every situation and lighting condition I encounter.
20% (28 votes)
I carry both.
56% (80 votes)
Total votes: 142
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COMMENTS
Submitted by John R. Spurr (not verified) on June 5, 2011 - 4:29pm
If you strive for the best image always. A wide aperture lens is a necessity. Enabling a lower ISO to be used and in most cases a faster shutter speed as well as a sharper image. Plus the larger aperture allows better isolation for the subject.
Submitted by Bruce Forbes (not verified) on June 5, 2011 - 4:29pm
I have zooms for general purpose use, but for portraits, nothing beats my old Soligor 85mm f:1.5 T-mount lens. Even though it's an old preset aperture style lens, the 18 or 19 iris blades create perfect out-of-focus highlights, and the fast lens lets me use slow, fine-grain film for high quality enlargements. Sometimes, the old ways are better.