I sometimes take photos of celestial bodies. While using my DSLR I wonder about shooting with a mobile phone and have realized that the best mobile phone for photos is the one in your hands!

This photo of the Hunter’s Supermoon in Delhi was taken using a Canon 100D camera with a Canon 200mm f2.8 L USM lens. This is a prime lens which means that the focal length is fixed. The lens is solidly built. It does not have Image Stabilization.

It is solid in feel and renders great colours. The wide aperture of f 2.8 enables shooting in low light conditions. It is useful in early mornings and late evenings when the little light is available       or in overcast conditions.

The lens weighs approximately 750 grams and can feel like a burden when carried for long periods.

This photo was taken on 18 Oct 2024.

Canon 100D is a DSLR camera. Now, the trend has shifted to mirrorless cameras. I did want to buy a mirrorless camera, however, at that time not many lenses were available for mirrorless cameras. I think the lens can be used with a Canon mirrorless with an adapter. This can result in cost savings though the adapter weighs approximately 100 grams.

Nowadays mobile phones are used all pervasively for photography. The photo quality is great for use in the smaller viewing formats.  The more expensive phones have great photo and video features.

The best mobile phone for photos is the one in your hands!