Prime and Zoom Lenses

A photographer is probably not the last person to know what difference does a camera lens make when it comes to prints. Of course, not only because he learned it from school, but experience would reassure the fact that lenses make every bit of a difference. High quality prints are a photographer's wealth. When he is able to produce these prints from the images he is shooting, he's more than happy and contented. But with the lack of the appropriate accessories, a lowly photographer can only desire for so much more.

Lenses come in two variations: prime or zoom lenses. Prime lenses are those which have a single focal length, while zoom lenses have variable focal lengths. Another difference comes with the price. A prime lens is less expensive than a zoom lens. It is also much lighter and have less flare. Zoom lenses are more expensive and they are also more convenient to use. There are zooms that are of high quality while there are also those of cheap quality. The difference between them is the quality in the prints that they produce. A true zoom lens is an optical zoom lens. This kind of lens has the ability to expand and retract it s focal length. It's capable of magnifying an image 3x, 4x, 10x, and more.