How much a prime lens appeals will depend on your photography. Many photographers exclusively use zooms for their convenience and flexibility but many others will have a combination of the two in their bag, perhaps with primes bought for their fast aperture or to tackle a specific subject, such as macro or portraits.
Primes are available in a range of prices and focal lengths, from under £100 to many thousands and from ultra-wides to super telephotos. The focal lengths in this feature relate to the 35mm full-frame format. If you own another format,
