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Is it better to have zoom lens or prime lens for street photography?
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I would actually like to shoot at at least 5 meter away.
Longer lens makes you a more visible person because of the size of the lens. Try looking at some tips about street photography, for instanceI would actually like to shoot at at least 5 meter away.
Then I would go with the 55 to 200mm. Close-in only works if you take the shot before they spot the camera. Once they spot the camera the shot loses its "naturalness" Moreover, a longer zoom makes it more difficult for the general public to know who you are taking a photo of.
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article said:20. What type of lens to use for street photography
Using a long lens isn’t a good option as it isolates a subject from its environment and produces a very different type of shot to traditional street photography. Many interesting situations in the street involve more than one or two subjects, so that should be a major consideration when deciding how much of a scene you include in your pictures. Long-lens shots don’t allow for a wider, more intimate viewpoint, and the vast majority of memorable street work has been shot with lenses between 28mm and 50mm.