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Classic primes

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Primes come in all manner of focal lengths, from wide-angle to super-telephoto. These are some of the most commonly available focal lengths and their uses…

24mm

A classic wide-angle focal length, often used in landscape or interiors photograph­y 35mm

The ideal focal length for street photograph­y as it shows subjects in context with their surroundin­gs

50mm

This standard prime is one of the most popular and widely available on the market – see ‘nifty fifty’, left

85mm

Known as the portrait prime due to its moderate telephoto field of view being particular­ly flattering in portraitur­e

105mm

This mid-telephoto focal lengths often used in macro lenses (page 28)

300/400mm

Good for sports, but maximum apertures begin to shrink, with f/2.8 being considered ‘fast’

500/600mm

Ideal for wildlife, but max apertures shrink further still, with f/4 being ‘fast’ and insanely expensive

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