The “holy trinity of lenses” refers to three versatile, high-quality zoom lenses that cover a broad range of focal lengths, commonly used by professional photographers and videographers. These lenses typically share fast, constant maximum apertures (like f/2.8), making them excellent for low-light performance and achieving shallow depth of field. Here’s the breakdown:
Wide-Angle Zoom
- Focal Range: 14-24mm, 16-35mm, or similar
- Purpose: Landscape, architecture, astrophotography, and dynamic video shots.
- Examples:
- Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM
Standard Zoom
- Focal Range: 24-70mm
- Purpose: All-purpose lens for portraits, events, and travel. Covers wide-angle to short telephoto.
- Examples:
- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Telephoto Zoom
- Focal Range: 70-200mm
- Purpose: Sports, wildlife, portraits, and compressed landscapes.
- Examples:
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Together, these lenses cover nearly every photographic scenario while maintaining professional-grade image quality.
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