Prime lens

Prime lens is the one that has one focal length only, in contrast to a zoom lens that covers a wider range of focal lengths. Prime lenses come in a wide range of focal lengths from wide angles through to the very longest of telephoto lenses used by many sports photographers and paparazzi. While zoom lenses are ever popular and come as the standard kit lens with most DSLRs sold – prime lenses remain the favorite of many. The main reasons given by prime lens lovers are:

  • Maximum Aperture – one of the biggest arguments used by prime lens lovers is the speed that prime lenses are able to offer. For example, in the Canon range the fastest lenses available are all prime lenses (down to f/1.2) where as in the zoom range f/2.8 is as fast as you’ll get.
  • Quality – traditionally prime lenses are known for their advanced optics and quality. They generally have less moving parts and so manufacturers are able to concentrate their efforts on adding quality glass and mechanisms.
  • Price – in general prime lenses are simpler in terms of construction and as a result they can be cheaper to buy.
  • Weight – once again, a simple lens with less moving parts can mean that in many cases prime lenses are smaller and lighter than zooms.

Camera Gear offers many prime lenses from several manufacturers including Yongnuo, Meike, Samyang…

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$139.99

Meike 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Meike 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras is an extremely versatile lens that features bright f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for achieving shallow depth of field effects. Meike MK-35mm lens is a great choice for videography, portraiture, street photography, wedding and event photography etc.

$139.99

Meike 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras

Meike 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras is an extremely versatile lens that features bright f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for achieving shallow depth of field effects. Meike MK-35mm lens is a great choice for videography, portraiture, street photography, wedding and event photography etc.

$159.99

Meike 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Fuji X Mount Cameras

Meike 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Fuji X Mount Cameras is an extremely versatile lens that features bright f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for achieving shallow depth of field effects. Meike MK-35mm lens is a great choice for videography, portraiture, street photography, wedding and event photography etc.

$139.99

Meike 50mm f/1.7 Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras

Meike 50mm f/1.7 Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras is a fully manual full frame lens for Sony E mount cameras. It is a beautifully built little lens, with all metal construction and bright f/1.7 maximum aperture to suit working with selective focus techniques as well as in difficult lighting conditions.

$149.99

Meike 50mm f/1.7 Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras

Meike 50mm f/1.7 Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras is a fully manual full frame lens for Nikon Z mount cameras. It is a beautifully built little lens, with all metal construction and bright f/1.7 maximum aperture to suit working with selective focus techniques as well as in difficult lighting conditions.

$79.99

Meike 25mm f/1.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Meike 25mm f/1.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras is a versatile lens, suitable for a range of subjects from portraits to landscapes. It is a manual focusing wide-angle photographic lens designed for Micro 4/3 mirrorless cameras.

$79.99

Meike 25mm f/1.8 Lens for Fuji X Mount Cameras

Meike 25mm f/1.8 Lens for Fuji X Mount Cameras is a versatile lens, suitable for a range of subjects from portraits to landscapes. It is a manual focusing wide-angle photographic lens designed for APS-C Fuji mirrorless cameras.

$79.99

Meike 25mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras

Meike 25mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras is a versatile lens, suitable for a range of subjects from portraits to landscapes. It is a manual focusing wide-angle photographic lens designed for APS-C Sony mirrorless cameras.

$159.99

Meike 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Canon EF-M Mount Cameras

Meike 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Canon EF-M Mount Cameras is an extremely versatile lens that features bright f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for achieving shallow depth of field effects. Meike MK-35mm lens is a great choice for videography, portraiture, street photography, wedding and event photography etc.

$79.99

Meike 25mm f/1.8 Lens for Canon EF-M Mount Cameras

Meike 25mm f/1.8 Lens for Canon EF-M Mount Cameras is a versatile lens, suitable for a range of subjects from portraits to landscapes. It is a manual focusing wide-angle photographic lens designed for APS-C Canon mirrorless cameras.

$139.99

Meike 50mm f/1.7 Lens for Canon RF Mount Cameras

Meike 50mm f/1.7 Lens for Canon RF Mount Cameras is a fully manual full frame lens for Canon RF mount cameras. It is a beautifully built little lens, with all metal construction and bright f/1.7 maximum aperture to suit working with selective focus techniques as well as in difficult lighting conditions.

$134.99

Meike 6.5mm f/2 Circular Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Meike 6.5mm f/2 Circular Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras realizes an impressive 190° angle of view along with a unique circular image shape and strong distortion for a surreal quality. Meike MK-6.5mm fisheye lens rides easily in your gadget bag or coat pocket until you’re in the mood to bend some perpendicular lines.