This is probably a very naive question but I will ask anyway.
It appears that most photographers carry multiple lenses. Each lens serves a different purpose. I understand that. However, I can't understand how photographers manage to quickly switch lenses and still not miss any shots or damage the sensor. How would a photographer know what photo opportunity will present itself? I recently purchased 50mm 1.8, it is a fantastic lens for portraits but I do not just shoot portraits all the time. I may want to shoot a portrait of my kids on the beach at one moment, and then shoot a picture of them surfing far away next.
I understand that some pros shoot under very specific conditions: (sporting events, portraits) and they know exactly which lenses they will need. However, I have to assume that is not the case for most photographers.
Answer
In situations where things are happening fast, like sports or events, most pros will carry two (or more) bodies with different lenses. For example, a wedding photographer might have a 24-70 and a 70-200.
Shooting basketball, they might have a wide angle lens on one body for action under the basket, then have a telephoto for shots of players further away.
Once you are used to it, it just takes a matter of seconds to swap a lens. There are holsters and sling bags that make accessing extra lenses quite quick
Sensor damage isn't a big issue for pros. Swapping lenses will lead to more dust on the sensor, but that can be cleaned off. Just a business expense.
But all photographers do get caught out with the wrong lens for a shot when something unexpected happens. That's one reason they make expensive pro zoom lenses, to reduce the amount of swapping that needs to take place.
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