{"id":57437,"date":"2019-05-20T14:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T18:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=57437"},"modified":"2022-02-23T17:54:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T22:54:03","slug":"what-is-the-best-lens-for-street-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/what-is-the-best-lens-for-street-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Lenses for Street Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

Street photography involves capturing a variety of different visual elements. You have everything from <\/span>graffiti art<\/span><\/a> and buildings, to 3D subjects like vendors and passersby, to work with. That being said, there\u2019s really no single best lens for this type of photography as it really depends on your shooting style.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seasoned shooters often prefer short prime lenses for their large apertures, great low light performance, and beautiful bokeh, although many still go for zoom lenses for their versatility. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you can choose just any prime or zoom lens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve listed a handful of the best, most popular lenses that can help you capture compelling street photographs with your preferred <\/span>camera for street photography<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Lenses for Street Photography<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Canon EF 50mm f\/1.8 STM<\/a>\u00a0(<\/span>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The “nifty fifty” suits nearly all <\/span>types of photography<\/span><\/a>. The reason behind its versatility is its “normal” focal length, which offers a perspective that’s closest to how we see the world with our own eyes and how painters draw perspective on a canvas. With its very large apertures, they\u2019re just great for low-light situations and isolating your subjects. And if you\u2019re looking for the best 50mm lens out there in terms of quality and price, the EF 50mm f\/1.8 STM is the clear winner.<\/span><\/p>\n

As an upgrade to the first few versions of this popular Canon lens, it now features a fast and quiet stepping motor (STM) autofocusing system and a more solid design consisting of much less plastic. Best of all, it\u2019s affordable and incredibly handy, which is why it makes virtually every list of the <\/span>best Canon lens for street photography<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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