Under the general trend of mobile phone photography, and during the bottleneck period of taking pictures, should I choose 35 fixed focus (50 fixed focus) or should I choose a zoom lens? And for smartphones, the question of choosing a lens is actually relatively simple, because the cameras of modern smartphones already have a fairly high level of performance and flexibility.
Then let's record the ** shot with two lenses to make a plan for traveling and shooting in 2024.
Focal length selectionThe 35 prime (50 prime shot) lens is generally considered a "standard" lens and is suitable for most everyday shooting scenarios. It has a wide field of view and is suitable for shooting a variety of subjects such as landscapes, architecture, and indoor portraits. Since it is a prime lens, it has the advantage of a large aperture, so it usually has better optical performance, such as higher clarity and lower distortion. In addition, the 35 prime lenses are generally lightweight in size and weight, making them suitable for long-term handheld shooting.
The 70-200 zoom lens has more flexibility and can be used at different shooting distances and scenes. It's perfect for photographing distant scenes or people, such as wildlife, sports competitions, and street photography. At the same time, it can also adjust the focal length without moving your footsteps, which is convenient for composition. The downside is that the 70-200 zoom lens is usually heavier and larger than the 35 prime lens, which can put a certain burden on long-term handheld shooting.
Mobile phone photography has a hardware configuration of a triple or quad camera lens on the rear, plus software algorithms to achieve a variety of functions such as optical zoom, ultra-wide angle, and portrait mode. To a large extent, these features have covered the use cases of prime and zoom lenses in traditional photography.
In terms of choice, it is generally subject to economic constraints, and it is possible to choose one lens or multiple lenses, and decide the order of starting according to personal preferences. Of course, if it is a local tyrant, it is recommended to prepare it all at once. For example, two zoom lenses + 3 prime lenses. You can refer to the Fixed Focus, 85 Fixed Focus, and 200 Fixed Focus. After a bunch of lenses, maybe there is a coincident focal length, or there may be inconvenience to carry or difficult to choose, so start subtracting to see which focal length you prefer.
In terms of image quality, the effect of fixed focus is generally better than that of a zoom lens, and the image quality of expensive zoom lenses is actually very good if they are at the same price.
In terms of location shooting, it is generally more convenient to shoot with a zoom lens, and the fixed focus is relatively tiring. For street photography or sports shooting, the zoom lens is more convenient to compose.
Therefore, in order to better pursue image quality and convenience, it is best to bring a zoom lens and a prime lens.
In order to make up for the problem of camera shooting efficiency, it is recommended to supplement it with a mobile phone, and mobile phone recording** or full focal length coverage with a periscope lens will be an artifact.
Usage-orientedIf you are a professional photographer with higher requirements for optical performance and image quality, then you may need to bring a professional camera and lens for shooting. However, for most casual photography enthusiasts, a mobile phone camera is more than enough for their needs.
If you're looking to shoot a variety of subjects while traveling, and you're focused on optical performance and lightness, then a 35 prime (50 focus) lens might be a better fit for you.
And if you're more focused on shooting distant objects or people and need more flexibility, then a 70-200 zoom lens might be more suitable for you. Of course, the best option is to choose the one that suits you best according to your actual needs and budget.
To sum up, under the general trend of mobile photography, it is no longer so important to choose a 35 prime or 70-200 zoom lens. The important thing is how to use the various functions of the photographic equipment in hand to shoot interesting, vivid and story-telling**.
The most important thing is to maintain your love and interest in photography at all times, enjoy the process of shooting, and not overly pursue image quality and vanity.