Originally posted by mikeSF don't forget, you can always zoom with your...SKIS!
Torturing the newbie with the insider joke.... cruel mikeSF, not even mentioning that it's up there with one of the dumbest things ever said.
Having the lens with you that works from the best point of view is the objective. You don't get bonus points for using a prime. These days you don't even get better IQ in many cases. Look at the specs for the DA*200 2.8 and the DA*60-250. @200 ƒ4 and above, if you want the best IQ you'll use the 60-250. Why would you limit both your flexibility and your IQ? Oh, ya, because "primes are always better, and you can always zoom with your feet," (until that frigging bush blocks your view, but hey, you can always take a picture of the bush.
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