There are many photographers who have to choose between a 35mm or 50mm prime lens. Which one is best for you? Here are some things to consider when choosing which lens will work best for your style of photography.
Should I Choose the 35mm Lens?
The main difference between these two lenses is field of view, or how much of what you see in front of you the lens captures. The 50mm has a narrower angle, so it captures more than the wider angle (35) does. This makes sense if you’re photographing people and want them all in frame without having to step back too far from them whereas if you were photographing something like landscape shots where distance doesn’t make as big a difference
What is a Prime Lens?
A prime lens is a type of lens that doesn’t zoom. There are lenses that are considered “bad” optics, but they are still called primes because they are not zooming or moving through any other way to capture subject matter.
What is a Zoom Lens?
A zoom lens or “variable focal length” lens means that you can change the way your subject appears in the frame. Think of it like taking two lenses and zooming them closer to what you want, so instead of having to switch out prime lenses for different shots all the time, just adjust one ring on this type of lens and get multiple looks from one piece of equipment.
Do I Need Both Lenses?
It’s not necessary but many photographers do have both types of lenses because they offer such different benefits depending on what kind of photography style they are shooting. If landscape work is more up your alley then probably best suited with a 50mm while if people are who you’re photographing, a … Read the rest
