🔗 Prime and zoom lenses explained: pros, cons and how to decide

As you start to shop for lenses, you'll come across the terms "prime" and "zoom." But as with most gear decisions, understanding what those are, what their impact is and what you should choose isn't always so straightforward. Each type has pros and cons, so it isn't a simple answer of one is better than the other. Below is a simple outline of what these terms mean and why you might choose one over the other.