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Challenges of using fast primes

Challenges of using fast primes

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Challenges of using fast primes

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- So, Rich, as we've gushed about how much we like fast prime lenses, I got to tell you, they're a little challenging sometimes, working with. And, I mean, I think that-- - You're not going to be shootin' commando style with these. - No, and I think that one of the main things about this is that, when you shoot with a fast prime lens, it is a skill to get great quality shots with them, both for photos, as well as video. - One of things you're going to need to decide is what style of prime lens are you getting. For example, this Lumix one is great, but there are no actual focus marks on it, this is really a fast prime lens designed for still shooting, it's less expensive. It does have a nice focus ring, but it's the type of focus ring that spins forever, so you can't put any marks on this to gauge, you can't see the focuses. Now, twirl that one around, and you'll see that there are actually marks here, so you could be repeatable as you're turning. You got the target to hit, and so…

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