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Why the 35mm Prime Lens Deserves a Permanent Home on Your Camera

Why the 35mm Prime Lens Deserves a Permanent Home on Your Camera I recently spent considerable time working exclusively with a fast 35mm prime lens, and I’ve come to realize something important: this focal length might be the most underrated workhorse in any photographer’s bag. After years of chasing faster glass and more specialized optics, I’m convinced that a quality 35mm prime offers something rare—a perfect intersection of practicality, creative potential, and everyday usability.

September 13, 2026

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How to Buy Camera Gear Without Falling Into the Collector Trap

My most-liked Instagram photo was taken on a $200 phone. That one fact has shaped almost everything about how I think about gear since. Still, I’d be lying if I said I’ve never lost an afternoon to a camera spec comparison rabbit hole, convincing myself that a new body was the missing piece between me and better work. It wasn’t. It never is. What I actually needed was a clearer framework for making gear decisions — one that starts with the photography, not the product launch.

July 16, 2026