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krillen
Apr 16, 2003, 2:29 PM
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I've hear this term tossed around when lens talk arises. Can I get a Def'n of what a PRIME lens is, and what makes it "prime"?
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dirko
Apr 16, 2003, 2:51 PM
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A prime is simply a lens with a set focal length, as opposed to, say a zoom lenes.
Primes: 28mm, 50mm, 135mm, etc.
Zooms: 17-35mm, 70-200mm, etc.
Bueno?
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krillen
Apr 16, 2003, 3:31 PM
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OH, Okay, I just called those fixed.
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