A pancake lens is a wide-angle, short-focal-length lens, typically in the 24mm to 40mm range, that has a remarkably thin profile, resembling a pancake when viewed from the side. Having a relatively large depth of field and a small maximum aperture, it is particularly well-suited for street photography, landscape photography, and photojournalism. This compact, lightweight lens is ideal for situations where portability and discretion are prioritized. Pancake lenses are often favored by street photographers due […]