Zooms v Primes

[Ryan-3]

I prefer 28mm, and in a fixed body, but the only options (image quality-wise) are the Ricoh GR or Leica Q, so I opted for the Ricoh. I'd be all over a Fuji X100 variant with 28mm. 35mm never gelled with me, but I appreciate it is a versatile FOV.

Yeah, it seems people are using wider and wider focal lengths now, with 35 replacing 50 for many. I've tried 25 but preferred the more all round ability of the 35.

 

[SDK^]

I use Primes for portraits and general photography - They are lighter, faster and sharper.

Then I use zooms for sports related stuff, mainly because I can't afford a £12k 600mm F4 and a £6k 300mm F2.8 !

 

[henry hoov3r]

I like primes but to be honest I’ve never really owned a high quality zoom. I’m using the Sony/zeiss 55mm f1.8 and its a great little lens. Sharp and portable.

 

[RussD]

The problem with primes is when you out on a shoot they only good for Landscapes or Buildings. Whereas a Good f2.8 zoom gives you the best of both worlds and they save you cash.With today's cameras and Photo Programs it will not matter if you use high iso as that can be dealt with in program. NOT everyone buys a lens and shoots at f1.4/1.8/2.8 all day every day. f5.6/f8 is used mostly or f11..