The K5 and need for fast primes

8540tomg · 02-02-2011, 04:40 PM - **1 Like**

In addition to the many advantages of fast primes noted above might I add they are always brighter in the viewfinder. This advantage is present at all times and makes it easier to compose an image. If you have never looked through a viewfinder with a f 1.4 or 1.2 lens you are missing a treat. Looking through the finder with a slow zoom is like staring down a dark tunnel by comparison. The added speed is just a bonus if you need it.

Tom G

rvannatta · 02-02-2011, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

In addition to the many advantages of fast primes noted above might I add they are always brighter in the viewfinder. This advantage is present at all times and makes it easier to compose an image. If you have never looked through a viewfinder with a f 1.4 or 1.2 lens you are missing a treat. Looking through the finder with a slow zoom is like staring down a dark tunnel by comparison. The added speed is just a bonus if you need it.

Tom G

I don't hate fast lenses. I have some which I cherish, and we always have to compromise. Weight, bulk, and cost all increase rapidly and lenses get faster. If you get one you have to manage those problems whether you use the speed or not.

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02-02-2011, 04:40 PM - 1 Like	#16
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	In addition to the many advantages of fast primes noted above might I add they are always brighter in the viewfinder. This advantage is present at all times and makes it easier to compose an image. If you have never looked through a viewfinder with a f 1.4 or 1.2 lens you are missing a treat. Looking through the finder with a slow zoom is like staring down a dark tunnel by comparison. The added speed is just a bonus if you need it. Tom G

02-02-2011, 07:03 PM	#17
rvannatta Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Apiary, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,181	Originally posted by 8540tomg In addition to the many advantages of fast primes noted above might I add they are always brighter in the viewfinder. This advantage is present at all times and makes it easier to compose an image. If you have never looked through a viewfinder with a f 1.4 or 1.2 lens you are missing a treat. Looking through the finder with a slow zoom is like staring down a dark tunnel by comparison. The added speed is just a bonus if you need it. Tom G I don't hate fast lenses. I have some which I cherish, and we always have to compromise. Weight, bulk, and cost all increase rapidly and lenses get faster. If you get one you have to manage those problems whether you use the speed or not.