35MM AND 50MM PRIME LENSES
I am a huge advocate of prime lenses, some of my favorite primes are the 35mm and 50mm focal lengths. (By the way, if you are working with a crop sensor or APS-C camera, the focal lengths you should be choosing would be, 24mm and 35mm, respectively.)
Choosing a prime lens, which are lenses with a fixed focal length, comes with several advantages that make them popular among photographers and you should consider your specific needs and preferences when choosing a lens. The following are some reasons why you might choose a prime lens:
Wide Aperture
Image Quality
Low Light Performance
Compact and Lightweight
Creativity and Composition
Faster Autofocus
The following are highly regarded 35mm and 50mm prime lenses from some brands I am familiar with and some of the most sought out camera brands today.
Canon:
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Sony:
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
Nikon:
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
It is always a good idea to check for the latest reviews and releases on camera gear as new lenses may have been released since this blog post and, I often recommend considering used gear. Whether you are a DSLR or Mirrorless camera user, click on the links below for a variety of affordable lenses.
As always, best of luck!
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