Zooms vs. Primes for Wildlife Photography: Which Should You Choose?

08/04/2025

The prime lens vs. zoom lens debate is back, this time for wildlife. There are many features to consider when choosing a lens that's right for you. Matt takes these Canon lenses to Yellowstone National Park to see which focal length has better image quality, autofocus, low light performance, and more.

  • 0:00 - Telephoto Prime or Zoom?
  • 1:05 - Prime Lens Pros & Cons
  • 3:38 - Zoom Lens Pros & Cons
  • 5:12 - Image Quality
  • 5:49 - Fall Off
  • 6:14 - Autofocus (Speed, Accuracy & Tracking)
  • 8:12 - Ease of Use
  • 10:43 - Low Light
  • 12:54 - Which Works Best?
  • 14:00 - Which Should You Use?

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