Why do some photographers own more lenses than necessary? - /p/ (#4442884) [Archived: 530 hours ago]

Anonymous
7/3/2025, 8:59:10 AM No.4442884
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 9:11:21 AM No.4442885
>>4442884 (OP)
how many are necessary?
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 10:34:54 AM No.4442892
>>4442885
2 zoom lenses max
prime is for nerds and poors
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Anonymous
7/3/2025, 12:06:40 PM No.4442902
>>4442892
Some primes are triple the price of a quality zoom.

>>4442885
For a hobbyist, one camera and one lens like the 24-105. It covers everything a regular shooter would need.
Anonymous
7/3/2025, 1:00:19 PM No.4442908
>>4442892
Based answer. Canon 18-45 and 55-210 are all you need. If you canโ€™t get by with these two, can you even call yourself a photographer?