Although kit zooms are a good way to begin your photography journey due to their versatile focal range, it doesn’t take long to grow frustrated with their inferior optics and slow aperture range. A good companion for the kit zoom is the prime lens: not only do they provide better optical quality and a faster maximum aperture, but they can also be quite affordable.
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Heather Broster
Heather Broster co-founded Mirrorless Comparison and has produced several reviews and comparisons for the website as well as our YouTube channel. A passionate photographer since her 14th birthday, she loves macro, butterflies, instant cameras and taking pictures of people at events.
Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 vs. 75mm f/1.8 – Apples vs. Oranges
Two portrait lenses that every Micro Four Thirds photographer has considered at some point are the M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 and M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8.
The 45mm has been in our collection for almost as long as we’ve been writing about mirrorless cameras. It was the second lens we bought after picking up the Olympus OM-D E-M5, and has proven a steadfast companion thanks to its quality and compactness. It was later joined by the 75mm, which proved a boon for Mathieu’s event photography as he often had to photograph actors and directors in poorly lit auditoriums and conference halls.
Olympus Pen F vs. Panasonic Lumix GX8 – Quick 20MP sensor comparison
The very first Micro Four Thirds camera to receive a 20MP sensor was the Panasonic Lumix GX8. Announced back in July 2015, we knew it was only a matter of time before Olympus released a 20MP sensor camera of its own.
Instead of choosing to debut the new sensor on one of the high-end OM-D cameras, Olympus opted to give it the Pen F, the latest model in the Pen line-up. We highly suspect that it is the same Sony 20MP MFT sensor used inside the GX8, although pigs will fly before rival companies openly admit to using the same technology!
Peak Design Slide vs. Slide Lite vs. Leash – Accessory comparison
Updated on: August 15, 2017 Not all photographers enjoy using a camera strap, but those who do understand the importance of having one that is comfortable, reliable and easy to use. However, so varied is the choice these days that settling on one strap is no walk in the park. Mathieu and …
Sony 35mm f/1.8 vs. Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN vs. Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN A – The complete comparison
As of today, there are three standard autofocus primes for the Sony E-mount APS-C system with an approximate 50mm field of view*: the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary and Sigma 30mm f/2.8 DN Art.
The popularity of the a5000 and a6000/a6300/a6500 series coupled with the affordability and suitability of these three primes for a variety of genres means that they are amongst the most sought-after lenses for any camera system.