Many photographers prefer a smaller set-up. That's because it allows them to travel light, be inconspicuous, as well as you don't compromise on quality. In fact, for many street and documentary photographers, pancake lenses are perfect for a point-and-shoot set-up, which can make shooting quite an exciting experience.
To help those who want to continue to keep their setup smaller, here is a selection of a few pancake lenses that we have grown to love. . thephoblographer.com
If you have been reading The Phoblographer for some time now, you must know that we love our pancake lenses. These cute little optics were part of the SLR era, but when digital took over, they pretty much vanished. thephoblographer.com »
2025-03-14 10:00
The analog SLR era wasn't exactly flooded with them, but most manufacturers did have at least one or two pancake lenses in their lens lineup. But as digital photography began taking prominence, these compact, almost cute lenses pretty much vanished. thephoblographer.com »
2023-03-13 13:00
Pancake lenses have a special place in the hearts of many street photographers and documentarians. They get their name from their small, thin form factor and their weight (or lack of it). With a pancake lens attached, photographers can pick up a camera and walk around with them almost like they're a point and shoot. thephoblographer.com »
2020-11-23 20:00
There are no two ways about it; when it comes to lenses for Mirrorless cameras, Canon has been the most innovative company in recent years. Canon's current lineup of RF mount glass is excellent, with perhaps the only negatives being the size of the lenses and the hefty price points that go along with them. thephoblographer.com »
2020-06-21 13:00
Black Friday pricing for Canon lenses from authorized dealers is now live, and we have noticed the big discounts on Canon’s two pancake lenses for Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-11-20 18:19
If you like to keep the weight of your gear down to a minimum, don't want to draw attention to youself, and absolutely do not want to compromise on quality, these small, lightweight pancake lenses could be exactly what you're looking for. thephoblographer.com »
2018-10-18 07:00
Camera, just like breakfast, are better with pancakes, and so the theme of this post today is pancake lenses. Specifically, some of our favorites that we have reviewed over the years. Pancake lenses are a great way to keep your kit small and nimble for things like street photography or travel photography. Lets get into it. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-02 07:02
If you have been reading The Phoblographer for some time now, you must know that we love our pancake lenses. These cute little optics were part of the SLR era, but when digital took over, they pretty much vanished.
The pancake lens is a favorite of so many photographers who want to travel light. Mmmm, the pancake lens. It's seriously one of our most favorite optics for any camera. Mount it to your mirrorless camera and the whole package will be small and lightweight.