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45R
28th of July 2004 (Wed), 18:40
I keep reading references to "Prime" Lenses. What is the definition of a Prime Lens?


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45R :oops:
ohenry
28th of July 2004 (Wed), 18:43
I keep reading references to "Prime" Lenses. What is the definition of a Prime Lens?


TIA

45R :oops:

Prime means one focal length. (i.e. 24 mm, 50 mm, 300 mm, etc)
2new
28th of July 2004 (Wed), 18:43
A fixed focal length lens. Not a zoom lens
Tom W
28th of July 2004 (Wed), 18:45
A lens with a single focal length. The 50 mm f/1.8 is a prime, as is the 135 mm f/2.8 soft-focus lens.

The 24-70 f/2.8 is a zoom.
Jim_T
28th of July 2004 (Wed), 18:51
A prime lens is a 1X zoom lens :)
roanjohn
28th of July 2004 (Wed), 23:12
A prime lens is a 1X zoom lens :) :twisted: