Zoom for Prime Lens Photographers

02/20/2025

While many of us start with a zoom lens, we often hear about how much better prime lenses are and why we should use them instead. Sony Artisan of Imagery Scott Robert Lim, a self-professed prime lens user, provides some fresh perspectives on using a zoom lens in today’s age of photography.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 2:10 - Scott's first camera set up
  • 5:07 - Why Primes?
  • 6:18 - Shallow depth of field
  • 19:08 - Low light
  • 24:33 - Save money with zoom lens
  • 31:13 - Cropped lenses for full frame cameras
  • 46:47 - Why did Scott make the switch
  • 51:20 - Kit recommendations
  • 57:06 - Closing thoughts / Q&A

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