Three Focal Lengths, a Lifetime of Images
Lessons from 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm after decades behind the lens
📌 If you missed the other articles in this series, read the Real-World Guide to the 35 mm Lens, Real-World Guide to the 28 mm Lens and If the 50mm Feels Dull, You Are Avoiding the Work also Three Focal Lengths, a Lifetime of Images and Why I Still Shoot Prime in a Zoom World.
Three focal lengths. Infinite stories.
For years now, my camera bag has remained deceptively simple. No zooms. No clutter. Just a handful of prime lenses — most often the 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm.
They’re more than just tools. Each one is a way of seeing, a state of mind, and sometimes, a quiet obsession.
Let’s talk about why these three focal lengths still dominate the hearts (and kits) of so many photographers — and why, after decades behind the lens, I still reach for them again and again.
🔹 28mm: The Bold Companion
Right now, the 28mm is my go-to. But I’ll be honest — it wasn’t always love at first sight.
Want to know which lens I still pack for the unpredictable streets of Venice — and why I never leave home without it? Unlock the full article and bonus section below.