All lenses that have only one single focal length are called prime or fixed lenses, as opposed to zoom lenses that have multiple focal length points. If the prime lens has only one focal length while the zoom lens has many focal lengths, then what are the advantages?
Some Features of Prime Lens
Some of the properties below are a generalization, because there are certain prime lenses that may be defective or indeed the quality is not as expected or the price is more expensive. But the majority of prime lenses bear the following traits:
1. Size and Weight, prime lens has a small physical size, lighter and more compact. With only a single focal length point, the prime lens does not have to have a precise mechanical construction so the shape and size are more efficient.
2. Quality, prime lenses tend to have excellent optical quality. Manufacturers make prime lenses and only have to focus on how to produce the best image quality in the focal length.
3. Price, prime lens is usually more affordable in price because it has a construction and mechanism is more simple than the zoom lens. No moving element needed to zoom in aoat zoom out.
4. Quick lenses, prime lenses usually have a very large maximum aperture so as to collect a lot of light. This quality makes prime lens called fast lens because we can use high speed shutter when maximizing aperture. The wide aperture also makes the viewfinder brighter.
5. Bokeh. One of the most hunted characteristics of prime lenses is the bokeh quality produced by this lens. Because it has a large maximum aperture, the quality of bokeh will be more okay. Read tips on making bokeh photos here and here.
6. Zoom With Legs, prime lens spurs us to be creative. In the absence of a zoom feature, then we are forced to step foot and think harder when composing a photo. Many argue that this can spur our creativity when shooting.
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