Recent devices hitting the market with zoom options reaching up to 5x are drawing attention. Do such high zoom levels actually indicate where camera lenses are being optimized? Does this level of zoom truly impact our use cases, or is it just a marketing gimmick?
What contribution does an ultra-wide lens make to photography?
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In response to the issue with ultra-wide lenses, I can say that high zoom ratios (e.g., 5x) are rarely used to their full extent in practice. Zooms up to 3x offer a more balanced experience in terms of both sharpness loss and size.
From my own experience, photos taken with a 5x zoom show noticeable loss of sharpness and detail, especially in low light. A more sensible choice would be prime lenses or zooms up to 3x. For example, a 24-70mm f/2.8 prime lens or zoom ranges like 18-135mm provide more balanced results in terms of both weight and quality.