Many new photographers find that their images lack a certain feel or “pop.” While it is tempting to think that buying the newest version of your DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is the key to unlocking your hidden photographic potential, it is not. If you want to move your photos from “meh” to “wow!” there are two things you should focus on (no pun intended): composition and upgraded optics. This article is going to discuss the part of the camera through which the light passes—the lens. A premium lens (notice that I did not use the word “expensive”) is the only surefire way to improve your image quality instantly—not a new camera.
(If you are looking for a discussion about when to upgrade your digital camera, please read this article.)
It’s the Lens
In the days of film photography, the film was the “sensor,” so it was the lens that made all the difference in image quality—not the camera. While there were differences in the look and quality of different types of film, the lens was still the primary driver of physical image quality. Of course, in addition, there was the photographer’s input: Photographic technique and composition played a big role. And the camera’s tech could help an image: autofocus, motor drives, electronic metering, etc. At the end of the day, none of that supplanted the lens as the most important physical ingredient to image quality.
Enter the digital age and another variable was added into the image quality equation—the sensor. Suddenly, photographers of all different experience levels seemed to prioritize the sensor over the lens.
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