Street photography captures everyday life in public places. Your street photography’s style and impact are heavily influenced by the lens you choose. Different lenses can offer different perspectives, focal lengths and characteristics which can have a dramatic impact on your work.
In many photography forums the question “what is the best lens for Street Photography (or any type of photography for that matter)” will come up frequently. The traditional answer to any gear question is “the gear you have with you is the best”, but this isn’t very helpful. This video answers the question directly and tests three contenders.
Lizzie Pierce, a video producer and photographer based in Toronto, Ontario. This video shows her examining three classic lenses that are widely considered to be the best for Street Photography. These include the 50mm, the 35mm and the 24mm.
This video allows you to compare the same scene in New York City when shot with different focal lengths.
