[glitchc]

I've been a photographer for years and it's the first time I've heard most of these. Crop vs no-crop, who debates that? Raw vs jpg? DSLRs allow you to store both simultaneously.

As for lenses, it all depends on what works for you. A zoom used to be my go-to for the longest time, but nowadays I much prefer the prime (a Sigma DG Art). It also depends on what you're taking photos of. Shoot a lot of wildlife and a zoom is your best friend. Shoot a lot of architecture and a prime with excellent distortion correction is far better than most zooms. I just happen to shoot more architecture nowadays, so the prime is what I pack. It's all about using the right tool for the subject.