40mm Is The New 50mm (and 35mm)

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  • @jdam28k
    @jdam28k 8 месяцев назад +10

    I love the 40 2.5, by far my most used lens, I have a 35 1.4 gm as well for client work but the 40mm is still my go to.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +2

      Yup me too, I don’t use the 40mm for client work but I love it for travel

  • @AufKohleGeboren
    @AufKohleGeboren 5 месяцев назад +5

    If you’re also into manual focusing, I highly recommend you try out the Voigtlander 27mm f2 on your Fuji. It’s a beautiful lens

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah I’ll email them now and see if I can get a test unit

  • @mikeyjhn
    @mikeyjhn 8 месяцев назад +10

    I have the 40mm g lens and has become my most used glass on my A7Cii. Size, build, aperture, af, and sharp enough 👍🏻 Complimented with 24mm f2.8G & 85mm f1.8 in my sling for walk around prime kit. Nice to see a video on why it’s so great.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Awesome that’s pretty close to my set up ⬆️

    • @aquibjaved3911
      @aquibjaved3911 6 месяцев назад

      Does the 40mm g produce decent bokeh?

    • @happylittletrees8130
      @happylittletrees8130 6 месяцев назад

      Aw nice man! I literally just bought all the same lenses today! (i got the 85mm dg dn sigma so its smaller too :D)

  • @MarttiSuomivuori
    @MarttiSuomivuori 5 месяцев назад +4

    My first 40mm was a Zeiss Batis (for Sony). It is bulky. If you are used to 35mm, take a step back. The lens is anachronic. It is relaxed to shoot wis with less distortion than the 35mm.
    A Voigländer Nokton 40mm F/1.2 on the Leica stays on the camera for long periods of time. Liveview comes in useful as does Visoflex if you aim to modern camera sharpness level.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  5 месяцев назад

      Awesome mate, need to try out these Voiglander lenses

  • @rudermanphoto
    @rudermanphoto 8 месяцев назад +17

    40mm is such a great and versatile focal length! Great video dude

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +2

      Can’t wait to slap this 27mm viltrox on the XT5 🥹

  • @classic.cameras
    @classic.cameras 8 месяцев назад +9

    You should buy a Konica Hexagon AR 40mm f1.8 Pancake Lens. An old vintage f1.8 look might be up your alley.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah I’ll look into that cheers

  • @cdavey7654
    @cdavey7654 6 месяцев назад +3

    I agree. 40mm (on full frame) is one of if not my favorite focal length for a prime lens. If I had to choose one prime to keep on my camera for a year it would be either 35 or 40.. I think 35mm has a bit of an edge when shooting more landscape etc. 40mm is pretty good at almost everything, so would make a better general and travel lens probably. Ideally, some zoom is nice, but also makes for bigger, heavier, etc. I’m really surprised 40mm is not more popular actually, but guessing part of that is there not being many options for lenses in that focal length (with the majority of them being 35 or 50).

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah I would love a fast prime at 40mm for my Sony, like the viltrox 27mm f1.2 for my XT5

    • @cdavey7654
      @cdavey7654 6 месяцев назад

      @@gerardneedham There is the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens - I've looked at it a few times, but not sure I want to deal with something that big/heavy.. Looks like a nice lens though.

  • @TXTundra-ex8bw
    @TXTundra-ex8bw Месяц назад

    it's hard to beat the A7CR + 40mm 2.5 G lens combo for traveling and street photography people are not intimidated and you don't draw attention carrying a big professional gig. Great video

  • @timmysutton
    @timmysutton 3 месяца назад +1

    I’m happy to know you shoot professionally with Tamron 24zoom and a7iv because that is my go to for events. I’m free of charge at the moment 😊and suffered from thoughts that my kit wasn’t pro level.

  • @ar72204
    @ar72204 6 месяцев назад +3

    Was undecided between the 50 and 40 [for my A7Cii] and now you have made the choice much easier, thanks!

  • @classic.cameras
    @classic.cameras 8 месяцев назад +2

    I have found sticking to one focal length as a go to is the best way to shoot. I like the 28mm best and also shoot a lot with a 50mm. Whenever I go out I usually just bring one lens these days. Because also, changing lenses sucks.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah I’m now stuck between the 24 and 28mm 😅
      As 28mm + 40mm is not really much of a difference as 28mm + 50mm
      I think I’ll stick with 24mm and 40mm
      But I also use the tiny APSC 56mm (85mm) for Broll
      So that’s my current setup

    • @classic.cameras
      @classic.cameras 8 месяцев назад

      I ditched my 24mm when I bought my 20 f1.8 G. Love that lens. Plus who needs a 24mm when you have like 12 28mm lenses. @@gerardneedham

    • @Ttjam1
      @Ttjam1 8 месяцев назад +1

      That silent impatience from your model as you change lenses is deafening. It’s all in my head I know, but it kind of kills the vibe of the shoot and even the consistency of the photos, as well as my own enjoyment. I have settled on two cameras and two lenses - 35mm and 50mm equivalent - so I never have to fumble again.

  • @TopshelfJunior
    @TopshelfJunior 3 месяца назад

    Couldn't agree more !!!! I shoot 40mm (equiv) on Fuji... And I shoot 45mm (actual) on Panasonic.. When I get my first Sony, the 40mm will definitely be my first lens !

  • @bondgabebond4907
    @bondgabebond4907 26 дней назад

    Took my A7CR out for a shopping trip. Attached was the 40mm f2.8 compact lens. Fantastic comb.

  • @HornbillStudios
    @HornbillStudios 4 месяца назад +1

    I am sure you have put in a lot of efforts for this review. I am happy to see you doing it better every time. Going through every feature and experimenting with them takes time. Looking forward to more such work from you. And, Shekar is such a precious friend to have.

  • @codeyakexpeditionaires6854
    @codeyakexpeditionaires6854 2 месяца назад +2

    In all honesty I resisted clicking on this video because I expected more algorithm fluff, but I found your points highly pertinent in a well curated video. Thanks!

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  2 месяца назад

      Awesome glad you got some value mate

  • @omegachen
    @omegachen 8 месяцев назад +1

    i've gone full circle. started with DSLRS, had a whole range of lenses for different purposes. found i was only shooting with my 35mm and 40mm out of size/convenience, so i downsized to an X100F (35mm). downsized further to a Ricoh GRIIIx (40mm). after shooting for almost 7 years in this narrow focal range, i found my shots were starting to look very monotonous, and i got an itch to jump back into an interchangeable lens system. now i've got a Nikon Zf, and i'm having a ton of fun shooting with my old F mount glass, especially the crazy 10.5mm fisheye.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah having a wide and a tight lens is still a must

  • @keessonnema
    @keessonnema 6 месяцев назад +1

    One of the better videos on this lens! It's perfect, I haven't been very active with my photography as of late, but I'm very excited to try out this lens, I always loved primes for their lightweight and simplistic use!

  • @michaelneumann1865
    @michaelneumann1865 8 месяцев назад +2

    Agreed. Agreed AGREED! Love that 40mm 2.5, and the 40mm 1.2 Voigtlander and the 27mm 2.8 Fuji (40mm). Sold the Batis. Great job! That 40mm 2.5 has some great character as well for a newer lens.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah I’m pretty interested in that 1.2 voigtlander

  • @-grey
    @-grey 8 месяцев назад +1

    I accidentally started at 40mm because I wanted a 28mm like I heard my iPhone was back in 2012. Turns out I had an aps-c Canon camera, so my 28f1.8 was a more like a 40~.
    Turns out I loved it. It was the perfect width for single focus images. I still have the Ricoh GRIII with a 28 for those multi-focus or busier context images, but I think 40 is ideal for more casual doco stuff. At least for most people coming in new. Unfortunately there's no RF40 right now for Canon, so I've got the 35. It's fine. The difference is about as much as an arms length so I get 35 in the EVF, 40 in the LCD with these gorilla arms.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +1

      Oh that’s a cool story, you can always use the ef 40mm f2.8 pancake with the adapter it’s the same size as my Sony 40mm
      That canon 40mm is actually pretty good still.
      40mm hit different

    • @marximus4
      @marximus4 8 месяцев назад +1

      I use the RF 28 on my R10 for a very compact 45mm package.

  • @AzarathGirl123
    @AzarathGirl123 8 месяцев назад +12

    Which is why i love my tamron 20-40 f2.8

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah that lens is pretty perfect

    • @zdenexxx
      @zdenexxx 7 месяцев назад

      Yes, same for me i love it! I think it's one of the best all around lenses, absolutely awesome for street photography with 40, 35, 28, 24 and 20mm all in one and coupled with 85mm, you have all you need!

    • @zdenexxx
      @zdenexxx 7 месяцев назад

      But i think o would atill love more this Sony G lens, but in 35mm

    • @cdavey7654
      @cdavey7654 6 месяцев назад

      Also the reason I bought the Tamron 20-40. Though, I wish the autofocus was better on my a7RIV… It’s decent (not great) on my newer a7IV, but still not near as good as I would have hoped for with a fairly new lens. To be honest, if I had it to do over again I might have passed on it (for using on my a7RIV anyway), probably would be much better on the new a7RV.

    • @dutchbeef8920
      @dutchbeef8920 4 месяца назад

      Got an old Tamron 28mm f2.5mm for my ageing Nikon D50 recently gives me about 40mm, loving it

  • @fabscams4136
    @fabscams4136 5 месяцев назад +1

    40mm is great, I get more keepers than with the 35mm, however, the fewer 35mm shots that I like are also considerably better than anything I have taken on the 40mm, it just becomes more difficult to compose the wider you go.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  5 месяцев назад

      100% the wider you go, the more distracting elements become visible in your composition

  • @LucaPetraliaPhotography
    @LucaPetraliaPhotography 5 месяцев назад +1

    Man I agree sooo much. There should be a lot more options a that focal length

  • @John-jv6uo
    @John-jv6uo 16 дней назад +1

    I love 40 2.5 with Sony a7c, compact and interesting

  • @paullafleur6112
    @paullafleur6112 8 месяцев назад +2

    Cool. 40mm is the new 50mm. Some also say 20mm is the new 24mm. By that logic, the compact Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 could be a great little travel lens

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah that tamron 20-40 plus a 85mm is all you need

    • @paullafleur6112
      @paullafleur6112 8 месяцев назад

      Agree. Could possibly add Tamron 70-180 F2.8 to cover the tele end. But other than than, you'd be pretty much set @@gerardneedham

  • @selishots
    @selishots 8 месяцев назад +1

    I've been dying to get my hands on the 40 F2.5. I'm a huge fan of 35mm and I think I'd like 40mm a lot

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah you should pick one up and have a go

    • @selishots
      @selishots 8 месяцев назад

      @@gerardneedham when I have the money I plan to

  • @stevenwaldstein2249
    @stevenwaldstein2249 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the video. I’m a fan of the 40mm focal length and first used it on my Canon with their pancake EF 40mm f/2.8 (which i still own) and then again on the Fuji systems I owned with XF 27mm f/2.8. Since shooting Sony I bought the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF when it first came out. Last year when I first tried the A7C I bought the small FE 40mm f/2.5 G and now use it on my A7CR and A7CII. I do like those but hope Sony will someday create a f/1.8 or even faster G or GM version. I can hope. I did just take delivery of the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro for the Sony E mount two days ago and will experiment with it on my A6700 and A7CR but it looks great. Take care.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah the 27mm 1.2 viltrox is now finally available for Sony 🥰

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah the 27mm 1.2 viltrox is now finally available for Sony 🥰

  • @hansch-n1h
    @hansch-n1h Месяц назад

    Always find myself using 40 -45mm on zoom lenses, but that is on crop sensor though

  • @nilryazanov
    @nilryazanov 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hi! I've been shooting on Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF for two years now, it's a great lens. Good video :)

  • @tokekkk
    @tokekkk 8 месяцев назад +13

    1 word for 40mm: fun
    Step back and you get “35mm”, step forward and you get “50mm”

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +2

      That’s it or crop to 50mm

    • @86BBUB
      @86BBUB 6 месяцев назад

      Great when that step back is readily available. Not always the case in urban settings.

  • @jaymills1720
    @jaymills1720 8 месяцев назад +4

    I agree! Also 40 is near to what the human eye replicates.
    Side note - I’m using the Ricoh griiix to get photos for hobbyist travel etc but want a hybrid camera for travel and filming long form podcasts at the apt. Does the a7cII fit the bill? A6700? Fuji is out for me due to AF.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah man both a great options, Sony FF has more lens options but APSC lenses are cheaper so depends on your budget but both are great

  • @MestreMur
    @MestreMur 2 месяца назад

    Nice local beach... and amazing photos...

  • @JXM2000
    @JXM2000 8 месяцев назад +2

    rly love the 40mm. if u want to have a new persoective compared to all those 35 or 50mm shots.. goo get it !

  • @jamesamoh7340
    @jamesamoh7340 8 месяцев назад +3

    Soon we’ll be hammering for a 40mm 1.2 or 1.4 lens 😂 Awesome content mate.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Can't wait! I have the 27mm f1.2 for APSC and it’s a beast for portraits

  • @blackjohnny0
    @blackjohnny0 Месяц назад

    Canon had 40 mm pancake and Agata Serge made some great pictures with it.

  • @Iamtongue
    @Iamtongue 8 месяцев назад +2

    I’m curious have you tried the sigma 35mm f2?

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      No but I have a big interest in the f2 line from sigma

    • @Iamtongue
      @Iamtongue 8 месяцев назад +1

      Ya i'm looking for something a little bit more compact for my sony a7cii, im thinking whether i should get the 40mm or the 35 from sigma. Anyways thanks for this video@@gerardneedham

  • @RiposteThis
    @RiposteThis 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is partially why the 27mm f1.2 by Viltrox is so appealing

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yes it’s like no other lens

    • @ciba20
      @ciba20 8 месяцев назад

      on crop sensors.

  • @timgimbert3073
    @timgimbert3073 8 месяцев назад +2

    For us Nikon users the 40mm f2 is fantastic.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah that lens looks fantastic

  • @ChrisThe1
    @ChrisThe1 5 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite is actually the 44. It's just really hard to find

  • @Pablomache
    @Pablomache 3 месяца назад

    @5:06 the price might be good in Australia but in the UK it cost twice as much

  • @SJMPhotography
    @SJMPhotography 7 месяцев назад +1

    Would you recommend the Fuji 27mm F2.8 over the Fuji 23mm F2?

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  7 месяцев назад +1

      Um I probably would go with the 23mm f2 as you can always crop to 40mm and f2 is pretty decent in low light and for subject separation
      But if you shootings images at f5.6 or f8 most of the time then the 27mm performs well

  • @fincrattanaka4633
    @fincrattanaka4633 4 месяца назад +2

    yes 35mm 50mm 85mm 135mm is over.now is 28mm 40mm 75mm and 150mm

  • @mjcarneiro
    @mjcarneiro 8 месяцев назад +1

    Never! Haven’t even started the video, but 50mm will always reign and only my opinion matters

  • @yottahertz
    @yottahertz 6 месяцев назад +3

    85mm is the best focal length

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  6 месяцев назад +1

      Meh 🫤, I don’t really use my 85mm for fun, I find it easy to use but the photos are all very similar.
      I’m finding as get more experience as a photographer I’m shooting wider and wider, which is harder and harder
      But each to there own preference, there is not a best focal length

  • @PROWATCHES
    @PROWATCHES 7 месяцев назад +4

    Great photos

  • @cameraprepper7938
    @cameraprepper7938 5 месяцев назад +1

    The 40mm focal length for full frame is a good focal length, but I do prefer a 35mm focal length for full frame (from 45 years experience of photography !).

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah 35mm is a goat 🐐 of a lens right up there with 50mm

    • @cameraprepper7938
      @cameraprepper7938 5 месяцев назад

      @@gerardneedham I NEVER use the useless 50mm focal length for full frame Cameras !

  • @antonyb
    @antonyb 4 месяца назад

    Great video, do you use any nd filters for the 40mm

  • @gooner4a814
    @gooner4a814 4 месяца назад

    love the shots mate. and the video. cheers

  • @kood2560
    @kood2560 8 месяцев назад +1

    There's a reason it's nicknamed 'The Water Lens', it conforms to your style rather than setting it.

  • @gigsymon
    @gigsymon 7 месяцев назад +1

    Try the voigtlander 27mm f2 for fuji

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah I should give that a go aye

  • @GodfreyMann
    @GodfreyMann 4 месяца назад

    Pentax with its 43mm lens figured this out before he was even born!!

  • @backroadsadventure
    @backroadsadventure 8 месяцев назад +2

    I just got a Ricoh GR IIIx and I'm loving it.

  • @TurnLYT
    @TurnLYT 4 месяца назад

    The best in the game

  • @QuangHaiinh
    @QuangHaiinh 8 месяцев назад

    Nikon 40mmF2 is perfection

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah I want to try that combo with the new zf ( I think that’s the model )

  • @Thunderbird1337
    @Thunderbird1337 8 месяцев назад +2

    Sure, a nice lens. But I would've preferred if they made this lens with at least f1.8. I understand that Sony want to have their "Baby-G"s pretty small, but f1.8 wouldn't have been really a problem. A big bigger would've been ok. For a prime lens f.2.5 is a bit.... mehhh. Not bad but also not really good. A lot of zooms have f2.8 and a prime should at least have noticeably smaller DoF, at least f1.8. I will stick with my 35mm f1.8.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah or f2 like the sigma options
      For what ever reason sigma never made a 40mm f2 they made a 45mm f2.5 for what ever reason and a 50mm f2
      Why would you buy the 45 when you can get a f2 50mm lol

  • @86BBUB
    @86BBUB 6 месяцев назад +1

    No "best" focal length. I have multiple 28s, 35s, 40s, 50s and zooms. With each you get something and you give up something. For me the 35 is a the best all-arounder. A 28 and 50 combo also works well.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  6 месяцев назад +1

      28 and 50 is the combo I’m now leaning towards

  • @pattaraj
    @pattaraj 3 месяца назад +1

    can you suggest af 40mm?

  • @paulm8157
    @paulm8157 8 месяцев назад +1

    Convincing, but balanced case, Gerard. I also have the Sony 40mm lens and like its performance, ergonomics, and field of view.
    Key point: IMO, our “optical field of view” and “photographic field of attention” differ. The field of attention drives our focal length choices for different compositions. Vision is typically wider than what captures our attention - subjects close in or further off. E.g., folks who do much cropping in post would, IMO, likely benefit from using longer focal lengths. Does that make sense?
    BTW, I didn’t get the “Do I smell?” gag. Must be a private joke.😊
    Cheers!

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +1

      Ahahahha the flys where right over my head, like in the cartoons 😅
      That’s a great point about our “photographic field of attention”

  • @johnnyc937
    @johnnyc937 4 месяца назад +1

    kia ora!

  • @lenmaryan7943
    @lenmaryan7943 8 месяцев назад +3

    Rockin a 45mm Rokinon

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Oh cool I didn’t know they made one

    • @paullafleur6112
      @paullafleur6112 8 месяцев назад

      Yesss. Rokinon 45mm F1.8. Neat little lens. Rated as "recommendable" by Christopher Frost FWIW

  • @lamiafarjana1990
    @lamiafarjana1990 7 месяцев назад

    How does it perform in low light being f2.5? Too much grain or higher iso needing?

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  6 месяцев назад

      Um I don’t really shoot in low light much, but when I do I slap a f1.4 prime on. I did just make a low light video, it’s on the channel now

  • @sonethavy884
    @sonethavy884 6 месяцев назад +1

    nice review

  • @MartinV.
    @MartinV. 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great video

  • @adheensfpv
    @adheensfpv 7 месяцев назад +1

    Soon Viltrox 40mm f/2.5..

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  7 месяцев назад

      They won’t send it to me 🙃 ahahah there loss

  • @alwinbenjamin
    @alwinbenjamin 6 месяцев назад +1

    👏🏻

  • @HowIsThat69
    @HowIsThat69 3 месяца назад +1

    I agree. Just bought the sigma 40mm 1,4 to my Sony A7ii. Great lens not only image wise 😂

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  2 месяца назад

      Good choice! Wish they would make a DG DN version

  • @mamumonkan
    @mamumonkan 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have the full line and they all have a serious design flaw .... but of course yt lens reviewers will never "notice" ;)

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  6 месяцев назад

      What’s the design flaw?
      I’ve had no issues, like they are not a perfect GM lens, hence the size and weight
      But your not going to spot what was shot on a GM lenses versus a compact G lens at the same aperture

  • @Dim-Zel
    @Dim-Zel 3 месяца назад

    00:00
    Фокусное расстояние 40 мм

    Автор рассказывает о своем опыте использования объектива 40 мм и его влиянии на его фотосъемку.

    Он обсуждает, как это фокусное расстояние является оптимальным между 35 и 50 мм.
    02:58
    Универсальность 40 мм

    Автор подчеркивает, что 40 мм является универсальным фокусным расстоянием, которое можно использовать для портретов, пейзажей и уличной фотографии.

    Он также отмечает, что 40 мм является близким фокусным расстоянием к тому, как наши глаза видят мир.
    04:54
    Объективы 40 мм

    Автор обсуждает различные объективы 40 мм, включая Sony 40 f 2.5 g и Fujifilm 27 f 2.8.

    Он также упоминает о своем намерении купить объектив 27 f 1.2 Viltrox для портретной съемки.
    07:01
    Ограничения 40 мм

    Автор признает, что 40 мм имеет некоторые ограничения, такие как отсутствие разнообразия объективов и сложность определения фокусного расстояния.

    Он подчеркивает, что 40 мм не является идеальным фокусным расстоянием, и всегда нужно иметь более широкое фокусное расстояние для определения сцены или местоположения.

  • @panhradu
    @panhradu Месяц назад

    Its angle of view if you are one eye blind. :D

  • @AllCarsUnited
    @AllCarsUnited Месяц назад

    These videos are hilarious. Everyone one knows that a 42.9 because it sits somewhere between 35 and 50

  • @compaadres88
    @compaadres88 8 месяцев назад

    I wish I didn’t sell 😢mine.

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад +1

      We’ll you can always buy a new one 🤔
      Click the link in the description 😅

  • @mounahsaliba6319
    @mounahsaliba6319 8 месяцев назад +1

    x 1.5 at least. bro is killing it to reach 8 minutes

    • @gerardneedham
      @gerardneedham  8 месяцев назад

      Um not sure what you mean but thanks

  • @gerardneedham
    @gerardneedham  6 месяцев назад

    Hey guys 🤪
    Hope you enjoyed that one, let me know if this was helpful in any way!
    Also check out my Lightroom pastel film presets here - geni.us/ccUXB

  • @etiennetjonsjoesjoe7822
    @etiennetjonsjoesjoe7822 3 месяца назад

    Easy enough. Use a 35 mm on a camera which allows cropping to 50 mm e. g. A7iv.