Originally Posted by Art Vandelay II
You're reading too much into the details there. I simply meant that when walking around one doesn't have time to switch primes on a seconds notice, so for time sensitive street shooting a large range zoom, even a slow one is better than fumbling around with a bag of fast primes and miss the shot all together.
i would rather have a good zoom to begin with so that i would never have to worry about such a thing
Originally Posted by Art Vandelay II
Then in instances whether it be studio, still life, landscapes or portrait work then sure, break out the primes for the higher quality and take your time and enjoy yourself.
thats not the issue here, the issue is what will be the supposed IQ of these lenses that would warrent anyone to buy them considering there already exist alternatives.
Originally Posted by Art Vandelay II
Plus not every photo taken is "high art". Some people like to use zoom like that to shoot test frames to get the angle right then switch to a prime. Then others simply take family portraits at family reunions where razor sharpness really isn't that big of a concern.
those to whom IQ and high level of professional versatility (not to call myself a professional) dont really interest me, plus, they would be better off buying one of the many 18-200mm options and the now 18-250 option, same bananas really.