How to use prime lenses on your digital SLR

Pt. 2 of 6 | 2:43 |

How to use digital SLR lenses

Tuesday August 17, 2010

In this episode, we will tell you

what prime lenses are

and how they are used. Prime lenses are essentially

fixed focal length lenses

that are simple in design. What they lack for in versatility, they make up for by

taking clear shots

and by being

lightweight and portable lenses

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Show Notes

- Prime lenses are everyday lenses and generally come with a camera body.

- These lenses are good for general use and getting to know your camera.

- Prime lenses are essentially lenses with fixed focal lengths.

- One advantage of a prime lens is that there are better optics and fewer moving parts.

- Due to the simpler design, prime lenses are also usually lighter and easier to transport.

- Prime lenses teach discipline because they force the photographer to move around more and walk to and from targets.

- These lenses are not as versatile as some of the other lens types.

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