Originally posted by Tas ...I regularly take only one lens out with me, whether it be a 21mm, a 35mm a 100mm or whatever. This means that when I'm out and looking for subjects my eye is looking for a scene to match that focal length. I think this approach helped me to learn to see scenes and identify compositions more effectively.
HI
You have a valid point and it needs to be said. I hear this argument a lot and I do AGREE - in principal. It depends on what you set out to photograph on the day and restrict yourself for this particular task.
I say in principal, because primes are good if you know you will only photograph objects or scenery which will suit a certain focal length. But even there different focal lengths primes are often required because conditions like build up areas or terrain not always provide you with the space to zoom with your feet. In this sense primes have a certain limitation.
In my experience if you leave home and you don't know what will turn up in front of your lens worthy of a picture, it will be good to also take along a good quality zoom. One will not replace the other in all situations. And I think that needs to be said as well.
So as usually there is no single right choice for everything, zooms and primes have their place in every camera bag, I feel, if you want to be flexible.
Cheers