The Minimalist Photographer

Equipment

In the past, a photographer would simply buy the best equipment that he or she could afford. Things have changed a lot over the past few decades, though, and this cash-driven approach is no longer the only approach, or even the best approach. Under the old model, two things were regarded as absolutely key, both concerning lenses. First was the speed of the lens, or if it was fast enough for a correct exposure. Second was the quality of the components that made up the lens. This second factor determined the sharpness of the image. Faster and sharper lenses cost much more than the slower, slightly less sharp counterparts.

A fast lens makes it possible to work in darker conditions than would otherwise be possible, at least without a tripod ...