5 Reasons Why Zoom Is Better Than Prime

[@spystyle]

Zooms when the light is good, prime when the light is bad :)

[@Gizmotechno]

I died a bit on the inside when he was letting the flour get into the sensor.

[@muffemod]

it was a broken camera

[@leandroisaac2000]

muffemod I hope so.

[@schectershredding]

I think the best reason to go for a zoom is if time is important. I have photographed in many different situations where a prime definitely just couldn't get me the shot I needed. While using zooms I think it all comes down to the time you have to get your picture.

[@roelvandervelde8022]

I agree

[@Twz6790]

Exactly, zoom lens are the best for when you don't have enough time to switch lens. Your subject is not going to wait for you to decide which focal length you want to use or wait for you to switch your lens and set everything else up, especially animals such as birds and squirrels. Prime lens are great for when your subject is cooperating with you and you're able to get the right kind of settings and get close up shots without them walking or running away from you (i.e. people who are posing for you, nature (this doesn't include animals), cars that are not moving, etc.)

[@Wft-bu5zc]

+Twz6790 Zooms are actually still vital to landscape photography. In rugged environments (i.e., the best ones) such as canyons, mountains, and bodies of water, you can't get certain pics without being able to zoom around, because you're not capable of moving around for miles.

[@gur262]

+wtfwtfwtwfw35u23059872035 I dont see why having a 15mm 50mm 135mm prime and maybe a telephoto zoom shouldnt work. sure its risky to swap lenses. always. but at least landscapes dont run away while you switch lenses. although fast glass is not so necessary in landscapes(if you got space for the tripod), you can afford the time to use the sharpest glass .

[@pixiedixie3187]

Joshua Mack Thats right . Do you need 70-200 mm 2.8 for landscape? May be for concerts or theatre plays when you can't use the tripod. Maybe.

[@DigitalrevTV]

Last time we gave you 5 reasons why primes are better...this time, we have 5 reasons why zooms are better than primes: 5 Reasons Why Zoom Is Better Than Prime

[@EmadAbbas89]

when I'm bored, i view your videos then my mood is raisen up

[@vicibox]

(1) Zooms are big enough to do structural repairs to a house (2) you can use them to weight down lobster pots (3) You can use them to roll out pastry (4) If you melt them down with a blowtorch they make an interesting paperweight (5) you can point at them and laugh at the photographer ;-)

[@DBLRedRibbon]

+Vici Martynov Photography that you can eat! now there's an idea!

[@adamkilam]

also a good selfpleasuring device

[@maddride]

oh Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS II $2,699.95 :(

[@ilidenstrmrege987]

about €1,800 ($2,000) over here, but I wanted to keep my kidney nonetheless.

[@ST0RM777iii]

and it doesn't even look too great, imo. obviously amazing for a zoom but if you put it against an otus or even a sigma art it looks like shit

[@pixiedixie3187]

iliden strmrege the matter is.. do you really need a f 2.8 , or with 70-200 f 4 you can manage?

[@ilidenstrmrege987]

I actually had the f4, it was brilliant but I used it less and less because I didn't require that zoom range anymore, so I sold it

[@JacobAvnerPr1mus3]

I love how the strap for your camera changes all the time.

[@gamerN77]

All the time he wears a strap at least ^^

[@JacobAvnerPr1mus3]

overTIMe I need to be better about that.

[@OMEGATHENIETZCHIAN]

Nikon 55-300mm is my fave. The options are great, the zoom is clear and when photographing wild life you don't have to worry about scaring the animals or getting mauled.

[@maogongzi]

Wow. They are taking a video of someone taking a video of someone taking a picture.

[@Khausneffect]

Camception

[@Wft-bu5zc]

Zooms are vital for wildlife/sports and landscape... In many cases with those types of photography you cannot just "move" to a different location to get better framing, so you need zoom. Primes I think are best for portraiture, street photography and macro. Plenty of zooms out there with just as good image quality as primes. Really, the only reason for primes is price (they are cheaper for equally good image quality).

[@gur262]

+wtfwtfwtwfw35u23059872035 in many cases in photography, no matter what genre, zooming is helpful, but having a fast, supersharp and or lighter lens just as well! in landscape. well you can use more than one prime. Fast ultrawides are primes. also they are often sharper, and when you got time, you can go for the very best in quality. for sports it sure is useful, especially because you do not want the tiniest depth of field, but when you are in the right position to use a prime .. ....well zooms win in sports photography as i see it. in wildlife.. i dont know. you are never close enough? and in long lenses primes tend to be just sharper. look at people using the pentax q, which is demanding with lenses, to goto 1200mm equiv focal length and more. The good results are from primes. zooming is always great, but i prefer running around ( i do know that a different focal lengt is NOT the same as zooming) a lot but having fast glass.

[@andyhaochizhang]

Fast and extra sharp is an important thing sometimes. Most 35 fast primes are either lighter or cheaper than a lot of high quality zoom but they are still very popular

[@casualking4548]

+wtfwtfwtwfw35u23059872035 Wildlife and sports are usually shot with super telephoto prime lenses. Zooms could be useful in landscapes, but most prefer the added quality of using a prime for landscapes.

[@tscffilms]

Zooms are also needed in video shooting, as said in the video. I mostly use my camera for video shooting and zooming is necessary. I can't just cut the video and plug a longer distance lens.

[@casualking4548]

TSCF Primes are best for video... unless you are talking about event videography. That's the only scenario you may not have the time to switch lenses or walk to where you need to be.

[@irlrp]

You should do a "5 reasons to prefer an APSC frame body (more pixels in a smaller sensor, crop factor good for hunting, cheap lenses, ..." and "5 reasons to prefer a full frame body, soft bokeh, pretty bokeh and more bokeh"

[@laszu7137]

Well the more pixels in smaller sensor is negative thing. Crop factor in a world full of amazing inexpensive full frame designed lenses is also negative. That video would be like: low money - apsc, lot of money - full frame.

[@ReLoadOfficial]

With a zoom lens it's really nice to take 3 to 4 pictures while you adjust the zoom range, you can get a really nice shot and after that a headshot without pushing your cam inside the face of your subject :P

[@crazyRyoga]

considering the prices of those things i think most of us can say....PRIME.

[@balzo100]

try to take pictures of building let alone people in the UK and you will not be surprised when approached by some one walking up to you and says "why are you taking pictures of me let me see the picture you just took" and then you show them the pictures and its not them in the frame and the look on their faces priceless.

[@skakdosmer]

A prime is a straight jacket. A zoom is freedom.

[@ConnorBP]

+Lau Bjerno Freedom to have a larger minimum aperture and less sharpness

[@skakdosmer]

You mean a smaller maximum aperture. Correct, normally - freedom always has a price. But some zoom lenses are extremely sharp.

[@Wft-bu5zc]

+VideoPosta Wha...? Plenty of great, fast zooms out there now with just as good image quality as primes... Nikon 70-200, Tamron 15-30, Nikon 24-70... List goes on. Can cover the entire range with those. Only downside is price (good zooms are generally more expensive).

[@gur262]

+wtfwtfwtwfw35u23059872035 Sure they are sharp enough often. But there just is no apsc 1.4 zoom lens. primes are mostly faster. I like both but prefer having fast glass over zooming.

[@CHixon]

Primes for studio shots, zooms for action shots.

[@tunermink]

As a festival/club photographer I have use of both. For festivals and concerts I need my zoom, but for club nights and crowd shots in general I love sticking to my primes.

[@KidsWithGuns1992]

It depends what you're shooting and what environment you're in. I use zooms for event photography due to needing to shoot everything very quickly in both tight and open spaces. I will use either my 50mm or 100mm macro for studio work because I have the time to adjust the composition and move about - also the quality is much more important with editorial work. Really depends on how important quality is to you and what you're shooting for.

[@LotusDarkshi]

I love my zooms. I know they are not designed for some of the work I do, but I love them. I honestly hate having to change my lenses every few shots while in the field so I stick to the zooms that cover everything I need. Thanks for this guys! Love it!

[@Minoltalphafan]

Try your cameras Continuous AF setting, or like Derbestfan said, focus manually, more specifically, set to manual, focus it to the distance you anticipate taking the shot, set up for a fast shutter speed, then wait for subject to get to the focus point. I would also choose burst setting so at least one shot should be in focus.

[@DinkomansPublicist]

For the filter diameter though, all you need is the largest filter you can find then use step up rings. Better yet just use a matte box and then you can use 4x4 filters.

[@thepekkaarmy7473]

I have a kit lens, 50mm prime and a 70-300mm. I use the kit lens for landscape cos it’s the widest I have, 50mm for street and 70-300 for events like school’s sports day or something like that. So, I think a combination of primes and zooms in ur bag should be good.( 70-300 is a sigma tho, I’m no rich dude can’t afford the L lens

[@SweetAsSugar27]

That flour. Killed me D: But honestly, one should only consider a zoom over a prime if the zoom in question is an f/2.8, L series and damn good.

[@hynee]

That's the lens I use as a normal, it's great. I think the new version has manual override (no need to flick the switch to MF), mine doesn't, which is a let down.

[@Minoltalphafan]

I find zooms really help with composition, isolating the subject, cutting out power lines and the like. I also use at least a 2.8 regardless of max focal length.

[@Human000001]

I like to have zoom lenses for street photography where you sometimes have to be quick to get the shot you want. But I prefer to use primes when you are using "planned photography" like when someone is prepered to have their picture taken, or when you are in dark areas and you need a highr f´stop :)

[@thetheflyinghawaiian]

When money is a factor, primes are better, in my opinion.

[@VWayyyyyyyy]

I agree

[@highgroundproductions8590]

You can't make do with just ONE PRIME. Multiple primes combined cost as much as a zoom.

[@pixiedixie3187]

High Ground Productions If you ate a good photographer you can shoot all day long just with one lens

[@smaakjeks]

+Daniel Having one lens restricts the possible shots you can get, due to limitations on time and simple opportunity. Getting a close shot of a red fox with a 24mm is possible, but it means you have to dedicate a lot of time and planning to get it. And, if you consider how much you earn per hour, you can make a rough calculation as to whether it's worth getting a 400mm lens instead, and spend less time working to get said shot. But, it's definitely good not to get too hung up on equipment.

[@pietroalessandrini]

But you have to buy more

[@faloc]

Voigtlander 35mm 1.2 ASPH II, 12mm 5.6 ASPH II, Canon 85mm 1.2L, TS-E 45mm 2.8 and 300mm 2.8L IS for me :) Though I do have one trusty zoom I use when I go document concerts, the old version of the 24-70 2.8L with signs of battlescars, still never lets me down once.

[@PinkAsAPistol]

Basic advantage of primes (aside things like size/weight and marginally better optical performance) is that you get to "know" a certain focal length well. You get better compositions when you already know what you're gonna have without even looking through the lens. Also, people who only use zooms tend to just zoom instead of also moving to get the right relationship between objects. That's not a fault of the zoom lens, but it does explain why people frequently take better pictures with primes.

[@noahtrath]

I think you are right about the zoom lenses but I sometimes like to artificially limit me in my options to think about the picture more. With street photography that means I like to use a 35mm prime. It limits me but it encourages me to keep creative about the picture taking process.

[@Mekrath85]

That depends on what you shoot the most. I've tried both and they're both good lenses for the price. the 55-200 still is considererd a kit lens, well, because it is really probably a better choice would be the 70-300 VR but the price rises alot. The 35mm is just a perfect companion, I always have mine at hand and it never fall

[@Guitarplayer219]

Well for telephoto lens for the 7D, use any L lens that you can afford/suits your optimal focal length for under $2,000 I'd use the 100-400mm, 70-200 (any of the versions depending on what you need/want) 300 f/4, 400 f/5.6. For a walk around, you can't go wrong with an L lens either, but we have more choice when it comes to these. L lens are optimized for full frame, we have crop, the 17-55mm EF-S is an amazing lens for crop bodies.

[@MrPanohead]

I think we get the message. First videos about almost every prime lens, then one with primes vs zooms, and now one about zooms. You've made your point, we'll just choose the lenses we like, as always.

[@Agen7P]

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[@HalvorNjerve]

The point is that zooms are so much more than 70-300. Like the fisheye zoom from Canon (8-15mm), or the always amazing 16-35II. But of course, going from 100 to 400 in a matter of seconds is great when a tele is needed. Best mix though: zooms at f/2.8, and primes with f/1.4. Personally I love having 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200 at 2.8, but the 85 f/1.4 and 50 f/1.4 just gives you the extra punch whenever needed.

[@formicapple2]

For street photography, I prefer the flexibility of a 16 to 35mm or 24 to 70mm on my Nikon d700 (minus the battery grip). Out of the 2, my 1st choice would be 16 to 35 because it is much lighter. I would also always pack my 50mm1.8 D. No large camera bag. But at the end of the day, it is always down to personal choice.

[@AnkitWasnik]

Mafia game music at 3:53 .. takes me back to good old years!!

[@amipal24]

I have three zooms which cover 18mm to 600mm, and switch between them too much anyway! I see the benefits of primes, particularly those where you can get a very wide aperture, but would rather have a constant aperture zoom that's almost as good.

[@hijtohema]

"Which one for you then" I pick one of three lenses: a 18-55mm. a 55-200mm or a 50mm f/1.8 depending on a) what I expect to find when I go into town (busy or quiet, normal day or special activities like festivals) and b) what kind of pictures I want to take.

[@Agen7P]

A single pixel element on a monitor contains 3 (more or less) 'sub pixels' that represent varying degrees of the RGB scale. (For example pentile matix pixels have 5 'sub pixels')

[@jjk9999]

Shot on very small film set today. Constantly switching between Canon 85 f/1.2 L and Sigma 35 f/1.4 DG. Made me wish I had a good wide to low tele zoom instead. When the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.0 lens comes out Imo snatch it up.

[@DMacversion1]

Me personally, I find it better to shoot with primes quality-wise, especially with the larger aperture that you can get as opposed to zooms. However i feel like it's good to own/bring at least one zoom lens for convenience purposes. I guess in the end, it all boils down to personal preference

[@Dumac87]

he is spot on about the 24-105 for video. great video lens; I find not as sharp as the 24-70, but IS is a must if you do run and gun video.

[@kulmajaba]

I shoot DSLR video. On my personal projects, mostly short films and similar videos, where resets and retakes are possible, I like to use primes. But if I'm shooting a live event, a webshow or something similar, you can't really beat a zoom lens with it's versatility and speed.

[@GuitarVader13]

prime lens cant be zoomed, but they do tend to have wider apertures so you can get some really nice shallow depth in your pictures. just google 50mm or 85mm 1.8 you wouldnt be able to get those kind of apertures on a zoom lens, well you wouldnt have been able to a few years ago but now we have some pretty amazing zoom lens that are starting to feel more like prime lens in a sense that you can shoot at 1.4 or 1.8

[@reticulan5]

What I hate about some zooms, is that the aperture (iris) closes down as you zoom. So it could be a F 2.8 at the low end then drops to F 6.0 as you zoom to a max. Very annoying if the exposure is perfect at F 2.8. Give me constant aperture in a zoom any day.

[@smypmc9871]

That only happens with the low end zoom lenses. Most professional zoom lenses keep their max f stop consistent. My $500 Tamron f2.8 28-75, by no mean expensive, can shoot f2.8 in every focal length from 28-75mm. So this is not the actual issue of zoom lenses, but the quality/feature of certain low end lenses.

[@katk925]

SMY PMC I have to agree on my LOVE for that Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. I have the older one, not the new VC one. I have even "replaced" it with a Nikkor 24-70 f2.8, which I use for video as it has all the time manual focus override, which I really need. However for day to day I still use my 5-7 year old $400 Tamron way more, as it has Macro and stops down all the way f32! Just because one lens is more expensive does not mean that another lens might not be better for your purpose, or have a different feature you want.

[@katk925]

I actually want to point out that people tend to equate "zoom" with telephoto, and this is not always the case. My most used and favorite lens is the Nikkor 17-33m f2.8. I pretty much use 17 and 35 interchangeably as two alternate primes, just flipping the ring all the way, and very rarely use the range in the middle, though it happens. Great way to have my favorite standard, 35mm, and an ultrawide, at your fingertips.

[@MetalCoreVocalCovers]

Depends what I' shooting, if I'm shooting sport I use zooms, however if I'm shooting head shots or portraits or street I use primes.

[@MotivationManifested]

Clarity of prime smashes zooms! I used to love zooms, now I’m 80% prime, 20% zoom

[@forthewin136]

amen, the feel, the contemplation and etc. Plus I can't afford zooms with comparable optical performance.

[@enyceckk1o11]

Just what I needed! Not sure if I should go with 55-200mm VR or 35mm 1.8G prime first.

[@caitrionabobb]

when he put the tripod over the rail i had a mini heart attack

[@oasisbeyond]

Love my 70 to 200 f4 l, my goal is to get the 24 to 70 and I'll be set. 50mm is awesome though, I use it all the time.

[@igetsmart]

I love zooms - but of course own Nikon 35mm 1.8 and Sony 35mm 1.8 and Panasonic 20mm 1.7. But great point on being somewhat candid - peoples facial expressions so often are so more interesting when candid vs knowing someone is shooting them. So both have their place but zoom just offers so much flexibility - not all photos need bokeh and one can get bokeh with a good zoom many are F2.8

[@minutes2midnite]

slap a 35 equivalent on your crop camera and shoot with that set up only for a few month and i guarantee your compositions will improve and you'll give more thought to what goes into the frame. imo, if you can avoid using zooms for street then you should.

[@Geoffr524]

For the crop camera Canon 60D, I like the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Expensive, but is excellent. Has some L-lens qualities for the crop cameras.

[@TCKStreams]

I would use zooms when I'm doing more Photojournalistic work and covering events where I'm not 100% sure what's going to happen but Primes when doing portrait work and I have more control of what I'm shooting..

[@glennshoemake4200]

Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II is on my 6d about 98% of the time and I also really like my Canon 100L macro, however unless I am shooting macro I don't miss my 100L when the 24-70 is on, it's just that good of a lens.

[@spacingalex]

Love your show!! For me as a amateur photographer is possible to get better each video!!

[@balacau]

I'd certainly be lost without using a zoom of any kind. Ranging from either the Sigma 8-16 to a second hand Sigma 100-300mm F4 (or Sony 16-105 depending on the subject matter). Primes have their place (low light or small light-weight lenses) but I'm certainly a fan of the versatility of the zoom lens.

[@faloc]

then get 1 more camera body if you're sick of switching... I do that, though I never ever drop my stuff ^^ well with Leica its extremely easy to change lenses though

[@TheHornet79]

I like Primes just a little bit more. It alows you to move around to get the right shot. Also, alot of primes have large apertures and its great for low light situations. But I really want to consider a 24-105 lens for my canon just for its versatileness.

[@JonathanHii]

What was this filmed with? it looks better than the other ones.

[@stevedenny7674]

Although primes do give a better final image, I personally use a zoom on my candids as I want to capture people's reality, sticking a 50mm prime in someones face tends to give a false look, well that's what Ive found in my home town of London!

[@stevedenny7674]

True Frank! Another reason why I use a zoom and not a prime or telephoto is because in London especially the frame can change, from a single candid to a large crowd scene very quickly hence I need to cover each situation asap, I suppose its what ever works for the individual. Saying that, Ive been known to break out my 1970's Trip with its excellent 40mm lens for some 'up close and personal' shots, just in London, people don't tend to like a camera in the face (Ive been chased a few times!)

[@MauriceWijma]

Start with a very cheap prime, like the 50mm from Canon or Nikon (I don't know about other brands), learn how to use it, and how to get nicely framed shots. After that, get what ever you like best!

[@adf1985]

The best way, is to own both: primes and zooms. For exapmle zooms: 10-22 and 70-200 4 Primes: 35mm 2 and 50mm 1.8

[@antradienis]

it depends on what are you used to. I'm used to primes more. Once i took my friends camera with zoom lense and I ended up walking up closer instead of zooming for most of the time

[@thomasmereweather2638]

I find that such a hard question to answer, I currently have 2 L series lenses, 50mm f/1.2 and the 17-40mm f/4.0 and i love the 50mm for portraits and the 17-40mm for landscapes, i granted the fixed focal length is annoying on the 50mm but i wouldn't use it when i have restricted space

[@migjpulgar]

@MOTfoto ok, yes, i made a mistake by saying it in general. You're right, but when we talk photography on a budget, the nikon 35mm 1.8 costs 200us$, is there any decent zoom at that price point?

[@KingGameReview]

When I'm just wandering around, I'll have a zoom with a wide range (I have an old Vivitar Series 1 28-105 2.8-3.5 that's decent), but if I need a really 'good' shot, I'll use a prime.

[@Vim-Wolf]

First thing I did after my first shoot at an indoor con with the kit lens was replace it with the 17-55 2.8 and suddenly all my motion blur was gone.

[@TheIdeanator]

I use a tamron 70-200 f2.8 on my canon t3i/600d. I think its a bloody brilliant lens for the $400 I paid. Its a hefty piece of artillery to carry all day, but its been well worth it. I doubt I'll be trading it up any time soon though, since its still a hobby and I'm broke.

[@robinbebbington7063]

My sigma 18-250 macro is fine for most of my photography due to convenience. I am looking to replace my broken 50mm f1.8 though as its a nice focal length for portraits. Probably go for the Canon f1.4 just quieter and better build than the 1.8

[@grandpa212]

By the way have you upgraded your 5d iii to an bmcc or red/sony ? Cause your vids looks better :-)

[@JahkuhoRaikoben]

Hey said at the start of the video that he is still a prime fan, and would personally use them, but wants to address the benefits of zooms, because they have their place in photography. It's just all about preference. They both have their positive and negatives

[@emanemanresuresu]

I started with Zooms, went over to ONLY primes (maan that have been some lovely but expensive lenses i owned back then...) and now it is 24-70, 70-200 and 50 1.4... And a Sigma DP2M... Which is kind of a love/hate thing.

[@MarkusLajerChristensen]

In Denmark its 250 USD for the 18-105 and 245 for 35mm 1.8

[@PureBasicstuff]

please share the gear used by LOC while he shoots your videos and his techniques and his way of work

[@EngineFD223]

Can you do an episode explaining when you should use Manual vs. Aperture Priority vs. Shutter Priority modes?

[@judithmertiny3996]

Sometimes manual mode is better then the priority modes when u you want a unique exposure. E.g. At night in aperture priority the camera will attempt to set the shutter speed to something ridiculously slow like 1/10 or even 1 second to achieve a "normal exposure" but if you are in manual you can set the aperture to something like 2.8 and the shutter speed to something more acceptable like 1/60 which will produce a darker image with less blur. Hope that makes sense :)

[@Justhue]

Missing the old days of digital rev tv, sadly not all the videos were restored.

[@hynee]

Kai knows some phrases only IIRC, Alamby speaks Mandarin or Cantonese even though she comes from Australia, and Lok is a native.

[@simonsgl]

oh dear me, most of the worlds leading photographers use them... they obviously dont realise zooms suck. Thank god you are here to put things right! Lets just hope they see your comment in time to avoid publishing anymore pictures in National Geographic etc!

[@Raptor50aus]

What's the best method besides a wire brush to clean dust off the NEX camera sensor?

[@dash394]

I use both prime and zoom lens. In fact I use 50mm, 35mm and a 18-200mm. The next lens I will buy will be a 8mm fisheye (probably Rokinon).

[@beyondtherhetoric]

IQ almost trumps all, budget allowing. Ever since getting the 20mm F/1.7 prime for my m4/3, I've never gone back to the 14-42mm kit lens... but I do have a 40-150mm zoom to use in a pinch too.

[@Xarithus]

What lens is he mentioning at 4:49 ??? Please answer if you know!!!

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

I have a nice 35-70 lens that also has a macro-section on it for a nice allrounder when I just go out and about for nothing specific. So it has a slightly wide angle and a slight zoom. But then I also have a 24-35 for wider angles (and I might get a 28mm prime additionally) and a 50mm prime (and another camera has a 55mm I believe). - So I do like my variable lens that can do a little bit of everything so that I don't have to "zoom with my feet" so much. But I do like some dedicated prime lenses when I know what I want and when I want it. Let's say I'm purely shooting portraits or some such thing, I won't bother with the 35-70. - But, to be honest, the reason I can go with multiple lenses is not because I'm rich, but because I use old-ass cameras for which the lenses aren't that expensive. Used, obviously... - But I do prefer a mix of both...

[@strixcz]

My actual lens is Sigma 17-70 mm f/2.8-4.0 and I'm really happy I got it. It's definitely a great value for the money - a decent basic lens with benefits :o)

[@f1matt]

Depends on what you shoot and how you like to shoot. Also BUDGET. I use both and love both.

[@littlewing62]

it's like debating if the cheeseburger is better than the eiffel tower haha

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Give this man a prize!

[@dubsteppwarrior]

I have a Nikon point and shoot and it zooms in 35 x Now when I get my first DSLR it will be an adjustment period not being able to just zoom in like that Hopefully I haven't spoiled my technique already but I really like being able to get in to close when needed a lot of my favourite shots Are zoomed in /:

[@isaacsj1000]

I love my 15 85mm efs lense I also have a sigma 17-50mm 2.8 for indoor photography.

[@BeardedBeauty1995]

I have to have a zoom between 70-200mm then a bunch of primes (3-4) from 18 - 85mm when I'm working just cus both have their plus points and pitfalls

[@simonddavies]

Props out to you for the correct use of the word "literally"

[@raymondjackso25]

Please review some of the newer Pentax DSLR's.

[@AKJeeper]

Zooms...but that's just because I currently only have two primes for my DSLR: 50mm f/1.8 II, and 100mm Macro f/2.8. I'm saving up for a 135mm f/2.8L, 85mm f/1.2L II, and some tilt/shift lenses. But for now, I'll make do with my 24-70 f/2.8L and my magic drainpipe 80-200 f/2.8L. Those two lenses are currently my money makers.

[@foxtowercommunications]

Considering selling my 24-105mm L. Since I shoot most of my photos at 24mm, I am considering the 24-f1.4 but I shoot video, and what's better for the price than the Tamron f2.8, 24-70mm in that field with it's astonishing image stabilization for video and image quality? Thoughts?

[@rynojammin4650]

I love the audio engineering on DigitalRev Its pro.

[@baufender]

i use 25-600 2.8 to 5.2 thats x24 optical zoom on me bridge dmc-fz47 ccd sensor