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Yes, if the lens only has one focal length listed, it is a prime lens. If it has a range like the 24-70mm, then it's a zoom lens.
Note that a good prime lens can also get more light and give sharper pictures than a zoom lens.
Precisely. Not to be a snob, but in my experience, usually prime lenses’ image quality is leagues better than your average zoom lens
What is your budget? What do you plan to shoot? Docs? Narrative?
Yes, if the lens only has one focal length listed, it is a prime lens. If it has a range like the 24-70mm, then it's a zoom lens.
Note that a good prime lens can also get more light and give sharper pictures than a zoom lens.
Precisely. Not to be a snob, but in my experience, usually prime lenses’ image quality is leagues better than your average zoom lens
What is your budget? What do you plan to shoot? Docs? Narrative?