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Best Prime Lens to Buy in the Format

Started Aug 9, 2018 | Discussions thread
Chas2 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,715
Re: Best Prime Lens to Buy in the Format
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Rupert The Camera Man wrote:

Hello all, I am planning on getting a Panny G7 in the next few weeks. I'm going to be getting it with the 14-42 kit lens and soon after buying a telephoto. I want to get a prime lens for my camera both for better low light performance and also for a simpler and smaller package. I am looking into sub- 500 dollar primes which I feel has a good selection. What is the best prime for the job? Thanks!

Get the 14-42 first and shoot heavily.  You will naturally find a few focal lengths you prefer and that can instruct your prime selection for general photography you seek. Some people gravitate towards 25 mm.  Others may like wider or longer. See what you actually like.

If you have a smartphone, look at it's specs and see what the focal length is.  Do you like using that focal length?

My phone is equivalent to 30 mm FF or 15 mm MFT, a bit wider than I used to use in the film days.  But the phone may be another comparison point for you

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