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Sirui Swift 20mm f/2.4 and 40mm f/2.2: What Budget Autofocus Primes Mean for Event Shooters

Stage at a Texas Governor's Small Business Summit with the summit banner, red draped tables and a smartphone on a stand recording from the front row

Sirui just announced its new Swift lens series: a 20mm f/2.4 and a 40mm f/2.2 autofocus prime, each about 210 grams and priced at 149 USD. They come in Sony E, L-mount and Fujifilm X versions, with a clicked aperture ring, an AF/MF switch and dust and splash resistance. There is no Nikon Z version at launch.

  • Where a small 20mm and 40mm help at events: room and stage shots, details, networking moments, and a light second body.
  • Where they fall short: dark ballrooms, fast-moving speakers, tight headshots and long reach.
  • Tips for San Antonio businesses planning event coverage and headshots.

Read the full post: https://greybugphotography.com/sirui-swift-20mm-40mm-autofocus-primes-event-photographers.html

Would you carry a tiny budget prime as a backup at events, or stick with fast zooms all day?

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