@YCImaging thats what’s good about being broke. you get a lot of time to think twice about decisions and cant always buy things. Thats how i also ended up with Ronin-S instead of the old Zhiyun crane. I do not regret anything🙏
18-105 4.0 for events, 35 1.8 and 50 1.8 for interviews and 10-18 4.0 for real estate. But whenever I'll move on to the next camera set-up, I'll do it like you, and reduce it to two lenses. Never thought of a 100mm macro, but I love the look of it! Thanks for sharing YC 💪🏻
I’m 18 and dont have a job so I had to find a way to grind and earn some money. So now I’ve been doing music videos for 2 years and you’ve been my inspiration since then! Thanks man!! Everything I’ve bought is because of you🔥🙏I will never regret.
I have my first “professional” shoot Sunday and I use professional loosely because it’s my first gig and the client wouldn’t allow me to do the work for free. I think it’s important to have people in and around your circle that take you seriously because they may see something in you that you can’t see in yourself. I’m now realizing that the faith she put in me forced me to take my craft more seriously because I now feel like a professional.
Got any advice for the Sony a6600? Mainly for music vids and photos/portraits? Trying to get like 2-3 lenses to cover everything. Maybe like one great zoom lense and one great prime. But idk lol need help
Loving the editing style on these new videos, fun mash-up of humor & education! I always feel like I re-assess my production workflows whenever I watch your videos, keep it up!
What helped me out the most starting out in filmmaking was I started working with someone last month. A local creator reached out to me via IG, said he likes my style and wanted to work with me as a team being his second shooter and editor. The stress and fear of being in control of the whole project goes away and I can focus on the experience and learn from it; and we became very close friends. I recommend helping others on their projects, not just doing free work. Love the channel brother been a fan for a couple years, you and creative helped my production skyrocket and your presets have nothing but helpful. Much love from Arizona. Come to the desert for a meet up soon
I played guitars for most of my life and went through loads of guitars, amps and pedals before arriving with the gear setup that was ‘me’. I think the same happens with photography - it’s an expensive journey - but until you gain experience and build confidence, and figure out how gear helps you find your own ‘style’ it’s hard to be minimalist. I know some people have managed to work with less from the start, but I think owning different gear is part of the journey.
I firmly believe in the "less is more" theory of shooting. It's amazing how much more time you have to focus on story-telling when you're not fudging with technology the whole time.
The Cinema line of lenses from Canon has the same kind of look. You can grab the 100mm from that line if you really need that longer focus throw. Though it's obviously much more expensive.
Aww yeah dude, I have the EF 100mm f/2.8L as well. Such a versatile lens! Macros, portraits, telephoto, video, stabilized...it's the swiss army knife of my bag!
Excellent as usual. I just shot a wedding with two lenses. 35mm 1.4L and 135mm 2.0L Wanted to bring the 85mm, but decided to travel light… Worked great.
I absolutely love how you feature which lens you use on each video! Amazing amazing amazing! Thank you! This is always my number one question when I see videos from RUclips!
When I first got into photography, the only lens I had was a 135mm, and it totally worked for me at that time. I've also used medium format systems with 3 fixed lenses -- wide, normal, and tele. That worked as well. When I've tried to be ready for anything that MIGHT come up, I find myself obsessing too much over gear and not focusing on the work I WANT to do. Just recently found myself doing that with video and audio equipment, and I wasted nearly a month researching gear I may never need to use.
I have multiple lens because I have two cameras. I mainly do interviews and it's nice for me to have a catalog of lenses to own depending on the interview and the location circumstances. If I did music videos, I'd go to 2 lenses too though. Those seem really fun and creative where you can grab almost anything and wild out with whatever focal length it is.
Solid video! I only owned two lenses for hybrid shooting 85mm 1.8 and Tamron 28-75. All my shots get covered at an exceptional quality with these relatively cheap lenses. Mid-range zoom covers wide establishing shots and everything in between, 85mm for tight b roll and interviews. Your right about it being less to think about on the day of a shoot. I'd say a zoom and a fast prime are essential though!
I used to own 4 lenses across a variety of ranges. Now I just have the Tamron 28-75 and for what I do it is a BEAST! Videos are great and photos are still sharp! Love that all I have to do is throw one lense on and let my mind get to creating!
We carry 3 lens. 18-35 sigma for the red helium. The 24-70 sig and 11-20 tokina for both the BMPCC4k and Sony a7iii. Right now you can’t beat pricing on the xeen lens on B&H for 1495. That’s a steal.
Dope video YC. I used to be the same way, have so many different lenses in my bag but then let the gear get in my way of creating. Which lens would be perfect for this shot etc. I've boiled it down to the 16-35 and an 85. Similar combo and perfect for everything i need. Cheers bro!
I own 5 lenses, but for me it makes sense. 2 of the lenses are 18-55 f2.8-4.6 & 50mm f2 for photography 3 lenses are for video 55mm f1.2, 35mm 2.8, 128mm macro 2.8. These are all vintage lenses so it’s all manual. For photoshoots it’s not practical, but for video since I manually focus anyways and I want a different look to my videos that’s why I own them.
I love documentary style films and I been doing free work for my local non-profit organizations, trying to built my portfolio but also it gives me the opportunity to practice with my gear also on the editing part , so I do agree with you .
About that Canon 100mm Macro. I sold all of my Canon L glass and switched to Sony in January BUT I kept my 100mm Macro. That lens is AH-mazing! I can use if for everything from portraits to macro to sports. I agree 100%. I don't see myself ever getting rid of it. I don't ever hear anyone talking about it so it was good to hear you that you love it too.
I recently purchased two lenses. L series 24-70 f4 Glass.. And 35 1.8 Camera body EosR. Trying to get use to color grading in C Log has been a challenge. But back to the focus. I love both lenses. Wide,clear and crisp. Now my 50mm stay in my camera bag.
I aspire to have the 70-200 I would love to get some shots at a professional game. 🏀 🏈 or ⚾️ after that I think I’ll be done. Besides that keep doing yo thang. I look forward to your content every rip. Peace
Great video. We should all master the equipment on hand. You can always rent the"Just in-case" lenses, gimbals, sliders, etc...be smart in your purchases and use the money to invest in yourself.
I have the Sigma 18-35, Canon 24-105 F4, Canon 70-200 F4, Canon 50mm 1.8, Panasonic 25mm 1.7, Panasonic 14mm 1.7, Rokinon 85mm 1.8, and the SLR Magic 8mm F4...It really does get frustrating sometimes trying to lug around all these lenses and decide which one to use in what situation...I primarily just use the 18-35 and the 24-105..I have a gh5 with a speedbooster.
Yo YC, I use the exact same set up, but just got the RF 15-35. You really don’t need anything else. Has been really nice and light setup to carry around. 100m is the secret weapon.
Bro, your videos are so amazing. I've learned so much from being a subscriber. I've purchased things from your website and all work amazing. I just want to say thank you! Keep giving to the world man. People like you make a difference in people's lives
It just makes so much sense to have one or two lenses for convenience and also mastering the equipment you have. My music teacher in high school always use to it's not the equipment it's what you do with it.
Crazy how you posted this video now. I literally just decided that the RF 15-35 and Canon 100mm are all I need. Prob going to sell the 24-105 as i find myself using It less often since I picked up the 15-35.
YCImaging it’s a big lens, but since you’re used to the EF version, it probably wouldn’t feel any different. It’s an awesome lens. Probably overkill for my needs haha.
Right now I use a Canon T4i for mostly everything, my phone for backup video and some "slomo" and my old XSi for backup photo. I use 50mm f1.8, 18-55 f3.5-5.6 kit lens, and 50-200mm f4-5.6. I pretty much have everything covered, obviously it would be nice to have something with a wider aperture, but we make it work! Great video!
I have 3 (Micro Four-Thirds) Panasonic lenses: the 12-35 f2.8, the 42.5mm f1.7, and the 45-150mm f4-5.6. That's it, I'm totally happy with that set and feel zero need to buy any other lenses. It's all about what you need to do what you do. For filming BMX racing (which I do a lot), those lenses are excellent. The 12-35 is great for pretty much everything up to finals, and it can stay on if the track's a small one. Otherwise, I'll switch to the 42.5 (because I'm generally in one place when filming finals) and the 45-150 is great for big tracks like Glasgow or Peckham. I figured out my setup just from shooting loads of racing and getting that experience of what works and what doesn't. Great video, and I finally got around to subscribing!
Revisiting this video 3 months later and it really spoke to me. I decided to sell my 70-200 because I would only use it for emergencies. Trading it in for that macro lens made sense for my workflow. Mainly use a 35mm & 50mm - both for photo and video when it comes to creative work. For more corporate projects I use a 24-70mm & the 100mm. You have a point that at the end of the day it's more for suiting your needs rather than everyone's needs. If you really need a lens for a specialty purpose then you can rent. If you can't rent, then maybe that client isn't a good match. I have a theory that if I can't go in wide enough or tight enough, then maybe it's not the lens that isn't working.
I'm only about 8 months into my photography journey and I currently own 6 lenses, all manual primes. Samyang 12mm F/2.0 - my first lens I purchased for my Fujifilm X-T1. I love the pics it gets on the X-T1 but it is the lens I use the least. Meike 25mm F/1.8 and a Meike 35mm F/1.7. - Both of these get a lot of use by me, when walking about in the neighborhood taking photos. My other 3 are vintage lenses. Takumar 28mm F/3.5 - I'm still trying to figure out that 42mm full frame equivalent lens. Industar 50-2 50mm F/3.5 - I love this little lens and it has become a favorite of mine for walking about as well. I've learned I really enjoy shooting at the 75mm full frame equivalent. Tele-Takumar 200mm F/5.6 - I use this during sunsets, when there's interesting clouds. It gets close up in those cloud formations and I come away with shots like look almost like an alien world sky. Overall, I picked most of the above up to learn the various focal lengths to see what I enjoy and what works for me as I figure out what kind of photography I want to do. At some point I expect I'll hone in on a specific focal length for walking around. I do need an auto focus zoom lens though. I've started to shoot some event photography at work (just for fun and to learn and get experience at that sort of thing) and I've learned I'll really benefit there with an auto zoom. So, for me, for the time being, I'll be picking up a few more vintage lenses to try out more focal lengths. Variety, and quantity for now, to eventually reach for my own style and quality. Thank you for a fantastic video and a lot to think about.
@@giftdguymedia we in the exact same situation. I have the 35 and the 85, but thinking which should be my next one... 24 or 105 😅. Im thinking about the 24, because it'll add a lot to my video work and any "event" photography... The 105 looks georgeous tho... the 24 is more useful but the 105 is more artistic
I was waiting for everyone to get up on the 100mm, though I’m sure you always had it. I rarely take off my 18-35, but I really only shoot with 3 lenses. I still own a lot of lenses only because I have 3 cameras.
I swing back and forth - sometimes I like the idea of only having 2, maybe 3 lenses and working with limited focal lengths. Other times I love having every focal length under the sun so I can do any sorts of photography! At the moment I mainly video weddings professionally, but enjoy doing sports and landscape photography, so my lenses at the moment are...this may take a while! Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 - great for landscapes, establishing shots at weddings and creative stuff. Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 - great for a “one lens covers everything” option. Sony 70-200mm f4 - favourite for landscapes, good for outdoor sports, wedding ceremonies, and events as well. Very versatile! Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 - I bought this lens out of a major “want” over “need”. Good for wildlife and sports outdoor. Sony 16-55mm f2.8 - I got this recently as a walk around lens, for when I can’t be bothered taking a heap of lenses out with me. The a6400 is a great camera, and I’m far more comfortable taking this on a random hike than my a7iii which I am scared of breaking!! Onto the primes! Sigma 16mm f1.4 - exceptional for when the party starts at weddings, up close with some drunk dancing with this is superb! Sony 35mm f1.8 (both the E version and the new FE version) - useful for alternative angles of wedding ceremonies, but the full frame 35mm is fast becoming my favourite gimbal lens at weddings, as 35 is wide enough for moving shots of people, but I can also go into crop mode for a bit extra reach, while still being able to get to f1.8! Sony 50mm f2.8 macro - great for detailed shots at weddings. Sigma 56mm f1.4 - again, similar to the other sigma lens for closer shots of dancing at weddings etc, great for bride or groom close ups as well during ceremonies, and an extremely sharp lens, really impressed by this one. Sony 85mm f1.8 - fantastic value for money on this one, great for first dances on the gimbal, really melts the background and if it’s a big enough venue, it means I can stay well out of the way of the couple! Sony 135mm f1.8 GM - I’ve always wanted a GM lens, and this felt like my best option given my other lenses covering everything else!! I’ve only ordered it this week, but hoping it’s going to be great for indoor sports (again utilising crop mode for an alternative focal length), wedding ceremonies/receptions where the 70-200 f4 May be too slow. I know I have far too many lenses than what’s necessarily required but I love them all!! Ha! They all also at least have a role and get used, so as long as I’m happy that’s all that matters!! 😂 also, having 3, sometimes 4 cameras running at a wedding I need multiple lenses!!
My kit for my GH5S is: Panasonic 12-35 2.8, this is my all round lens for run and gun type shots where I have to get a range of shots quickly. Sigma 30mm 1.4 , for everything bokeh where I’m doing talking head portrait type interviews, mostly for corporate. Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 with speedbooster, anything that needs the width like interiors and landscapes. Panasonic 45-150, my least used lens that I mostly have as a just in case. It’s good for locked off corporate events where I need the extra reach. Personally all I need for 95% of my videos is the 12-35 & 30mm 1.4 - for me it’s the ideal combo, has taken me a while to find what works and I think I’m at a point where I’m happy and have tried to send more time on other aspects of film making like lighting and sound which all plays a part in getting the images I like.
I ordered myself a Sigma f2.8 17-50mm which I’m super excited for! I rented it out about two weeks ago for a shoot I got paid for at a venue. Ended up loving it so that’s where I’m at right now! My second lens I’m aiming for is the Sigma Art 50mm f1.4. Love love LOVE the low lighting quality it gives me!
For my sony apsc system own 3 lens but im mostly using the Sony 18-105 G Lens and the Sigma 18- 35 Art which i recently got. i like them because of there versatility, i love the combination for now because it covers the focal lengths that i need for music videos or any other client work im doing
I own 1 lens: Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 kit lens... I get almost everything I need with this lens. I'm really glad to hear your take on this subject and I'm looking forward to getting my telephoto to cover that range of shots... I like hearing that the mid-range is not that necessary for what you do... however I have rented the Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.4 for the only music video I have shot so far, as well as for some portrait photography and I really like what it produces (super artsy)
I'm rocking an A6400 right now, so I've currently got: Sony 18-105 F/4, for general purpose use, and all around my primary lens Sigma 30mm F/1.4 for lower light shots, or for that crazy bokeh up close Definitely want to get the Sigma 16, and Sigma 56 to finish that set though, after that I think I'll be finished haha.
As I'm staying with APS-C, my choice of 2 "must-have" lenses (geared towards best quality) is the Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 and the Sigma 50-100mm 1.8 - for exactly the same reasoning as in this video. The 50-100 is excellent portrait glass to blow out backgrounds when I need it (although a bit on the heavy side), while the 18-35 is a good and nicely sharp wide-to-normal lens. Combining that good quality glass with a couple of used "prosumer" level bodies from a short while ago that the market is flooded with (two Nikon D5200 at the moment which one can get on eBay for about 200€ each, usually with only 5-10k shutter releases) one gets excellent image quality for in total just about 2000€ investment. The argument is that APS-C sensors haven't improved that much in image quality from about 2013 to now to justify buying current bodies, for photos and manual focus video at least. The only significant drawback that is making me think about buying (and will eventually get me to buy) a mirrorless in the near future is continuous video auto focus, which is about unusable in these older bodies - I'm just contemplating right now if I actually need that feature. This is although I have a couple of lens alternatives for certain clearly defined purposes: - When I'm travelling or want something cheaper for security reasons, I sometimes replace the 50-100 with a Samyang 85mm 1.4 manual focus lens, which does the same job in terms of bokeh, but is quite fiddly for quick portraits because of the hard-to-nail manual focus at 1.4. - For going ultra-wide, I use a Samyang 8mm 3.5. - For architecture photos when travelling and geometric distortion effects, I use a Samyang 24mm 3.5 tilt-shift (which is fully manual and does not communicate with the camera at all - auto video ISO works on the Nikon bodies though when turning manual video settings off) - When needing something lighter for a gimbal or wanting to give a camera to someone else, I put on a Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX or a Yongnuo 50mm 1.8 AF.
Great video bro! Now that I have my A7iii, I’m looking at how I can build out my kit as minimally as possible. I’m thinking three lenses. One or two primes and one zoom lens with a constant aperture! Then I want to build my camera into a very minimal cinema rig. I’ll probably use a battery grip, cage, mic and handles. Nothing else that way I can to a lot of run-and-gun filmmaking easily and switch to a photography setup easily when I need to
I use a Canon M50 and primarily been using a 22mm to film all my videos. Just ordered a 32mm and hoping it'll help me bring that quality up but stay lightweight. I've been using the 50mm 1.8 and with the crop factor, it's like an 85mm. So I really want something in the middle.
I have f4 17-40mm L that I love, I upgraded from the 18-55 kit lens on my 70d. And when I need something tight I use a 55-250mm Canon EF-S lens. Lastly my trusty 50mm 1.8 for bokeh. I do both photo and video so the 50 wouldn't really be there if I only did video, the focusing is kind of crap. But I understand having 2 versatile lenses. As I'm looking to upgrade to full frame, I'm looking for replacements for the 55-250, and the 100 2.8 has come up numerous times for its usability and light weight. Even tho I may be itching for a 70-200 2.8 😁.
Dope video bro! I rock a Sigma 18-35 and Canon 24-70 on my Lumix S1 for music videos. The only two lenses I bring on set! Anything more and there’s so much swapping back and forth. Keep up the great content 🎥🔥
I agree I use a sigma 24mm and a sigma 50-100 on all my videos..I do however own like 8 lenses..those 2 are my go to for music video but the other 6 is incase I book a job that requires multiple people. I can let my homies borrow some or my girl that helps me she can use some of my lenses..but I deff agree for music videos 2 lenses is enough!
Recently found your channel and you got yourself a new subscriber! These videos are great. Keep up the work man. A lot of good info and tips in all of your vids
I'm actually saving right to pick up a Panasonic S1H. The image looks amazing. I honestly prefer to just use the Canon 24-70 2.8 and the Canon 100 2.8. I feel like i can achieve everything with this set.
misteer22 it sucks at close ups, don‘t buy it for that reason. It‘s a great (and fairly cheap) lens for versatility & the image quality is decent, but more so for video than for photo in my opinion. Been using it for about a year now & I‘m thinking about selling it, now that I got the 16-55 2.8 (which is also not the best for close ups tbh) If you really want the sharpest close up aps-c lens out there, get the Sigma 16mm 1.4! It is NASTY to say the least 🤙🏽
@@rogerr.2507 Already own the 16mm and love it! I don't feel comfortable with getting that close to get the close-ups tho... that's my only lens atm so I thought the 18-105 would be the best budget option to complete my kit. 18-55 is just too expensive, and even the zeiss zoom (I don't remember the exact focal range).
I completely agree, the less gear you have the more you think about the creative process instead of the gear. I own the Sigma 24mm 1.4 art (events and enviornmental portraits, video and photo) Sigma 35mm 1.4 art ( My main lens I use for everything video/photo) Sigma 50mm 1.4 art ( Portraits and detail shots with photo or video) Tamron 28-75 weddings and Commercial video work (run and gun lens) Sony 85 1.8 (portraits, studio, detailed shots, B roll video) I do a lot of low light events so the 1.4 helps a ton, the lens I use the most is my 35mm, its versatile for me however I just acquired the 24 and I have to say, its been living on my camera for just about everything.
Literally selling off loads of gear now. I too hoarded lot's of "just in case" gear. Within 2 days I sold a motorised dolly, osmo pocket, Mavic air and just deciding which of my current 7 lenses to go. Far too much stuff not getting used.
YC, dude on point as always...personally for me, I believe in the Holy Trinity 16-35mm / 24-70mm / 100mm. I own the EF 16-35mm f2.8 II and the same EF 100mm f2.8 currently using a Canon 80D as my main camera occasionally renting the EOS R and a 24-70mm f2.8 for certain gigs. I love the full frame and mirrorless aspects of the EOS R, Santa promised that this would be the year that I will own both and complete my kit and not have to rent anymore. The R Full Frame as main main cam and the 80D as a backup and B cam.
I only own two as well. Both Sigma Art zooms 18-35 and 50-100. Thought I didn't really need anything else due to the focal ranges UNTIL you started talking about the macro. I suffered the same focusing issues and now I'm about to add another lens. Lol! But thats it, that's it, done after that. Thanks YC!!!!!
I have the GH5. I own 3 lenses, Tokina 11-16 (real estate), Sigma 18-35mm and Rokinon 85mm. I also shoot with the SpeedBooster Metabones Ultra on my GH5. It's all I've needed for the last year.
I have a 28mm f2 and a 100mm f2.8 macro as well. I've been working with this two almost a year since my nifty fifty got stolen, and it's like I mastered them. One day I'll get the 16-35, I can cover so much within this range. I totally agree with you, it's easier, it's a light set and you don't have to be chosing and wasting your time with it. And with Sony that I have the super 35 mode, I can double these lenses
I own the canon 50mm f 1.8 for portrait photography, canon 10-18mm f 4-5.6 for landscapes,canon 55-250 f 5.6 mostly own this lens because I wanted a telephoto lens for close ups and mostly wildlife photography(was all I could aford at the time) I also wasnt sure if i wanted to go mirrorless and full frame In the future, so I started with an affordable setup to learn photography.
Yooooooo, I only have 4. I have one that I don’t use often, (70-200 2.8 IS) but because I bought it 7 years ago for $800 I can’t part with it! I want to sell it, and just rent when I need it, but at that price point, 5 rentals would equal that value. I did a few events last week, and needed it for both. Now I’m glad I didn’t sell it. Ps. I have that 100mm. I use to adapt it to my Sony a7III. It works, period.
That 100mm f2.8 macro is one of the best lenses I’ve ever had. Wish I hadn’t sold it, but moving to Sony it wasn’t going to stay. It’s super sharp and just has a look a I love
I am new to relatively new to shooting videos. I wanted to add this element to my music production so I bought a mirrorless camera. A little while ago my uncle passed away and he was a photo journalist that had a lot of camera gear. My mother-in-law (his sister) found out about my interest in photography/ videography so she gave me all of his stuff. Of the lenses I like most are the primes 28, 50 , 85, 100, 400. I also have the 100L lens. Its so dope. Do you have a video showing some of its uses? I don’t feel at this point I can even do it justice so I leave it at home while I’m learning more. I’m shooting my first video with my new rig this weekend!
@@YCImaging They are stunning lenses! I've rented the 15-35 before. It's crazy sharp with basically zero fringing! And the 5 stop IS is so nice. Check it when it makes sense 👊🏼
I started about a month ago, I’ve got a T7 and I currently have the kit lens 18-55mm 3.5-5.6, and the upgraded 50mm 1.8. Next lens I planned to get was the 10-18mm and the 17-40 f/4 L USM, but that 100mm f/2.8 may be next! New to the channel, but I love the content!
Thanks so much for the insight! I’ve been trying to decide which to get next to replace my current set of kits and this really helped out! Thanks dude!
I try to keep a fairly minimalist lens setup for ease of creating. My daily driver is my Olympus 12-40mm f 2.8 for micro four thirds. This lens paired with in body ibis is a handheld stabilization beast and a perfect weight if I need to throw it on my ronin. This mixed with the punch in the gh5 offers allows for an equivalent to a 24-100mm lens. However my favorite lens to work with is my sigma 50-100 paired with a metabones xl speed booster to get me closer to a full frame feel and perfect if I don't have control over lighting and that much better if I do. And to top it all off I use a Canon L series 8-15mm fisheye (I started filming skateboarding before anything else). This lens gets used less than any of my other lenses but perfect for a stylized scene, action/accentuating your foreground and making your background that much smaller. I'm not usually a fan of wider lenses without distortion but on the rare occasions I'm feeling it I can pump it to 12mm, throw some optics compensation to reverse the fisheye distortion, and now I have a perfect wide angle lens and is a dream for vlogging scenarios especially cuz it keeps me in focus and we both know that's a necessity when mixed with the gh5 god awful auto focus.
Having owned and used many lenses throughout my career, I continuously come back to the tamron 24-70 2.8, sigma 50mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4. If i had to choose one of the three, 24-70 all the way
Carson Bailie I have both actually. The original has been used and abused for years but still ticking. I picked up the G2 recently. Couldn’t be happier
I used to work on APS-C sensor with a 10-18mm and a 50mm prime, now I work on Full Frame with a 16-35mm and a 85 prime. I think you can create anything with this combo.
I have 7 lenses that all have a different purpose. I offer so many things that just 2 lenses would be hard but not undoable. I use a GH5 so if I was to minimize my bag I would keep my sigmas 16mm and 30mm f1.4, Olympus 7-14mm and pana. 12-35.
love this video ! I know its old but I film 98% hunting shows and man i learned early to just have 2 lens ( but i carry 3 got to have the 50mm for photos ). I roll with canon 17-40mm F4L and Sigma 70-200 2.8 with a EoS R, so from 4k crop to switching to crop mode i can cover almost every single focal length i want. I would prefer the 16-35 2.8 but that price still high for me. Great video keep them coming ( i know its a old video ) but ive learned a lot since subscribing to your channel.
My friend, wow. You make a really good argument for this set up. A macro lens! I never thought of that! Bro, thanks the advice, I'm gonna evaluate my shooting style, and try to make it happen! Do your thing!
Ever since I got the Olympus 12-40mm for my GH5, it's been pretty much the only lens I've used. Since I do some multicam work, I was using primes for the second camera, but I just got the Sigma 18-35 to simplify that selection process. Now I'm working on selling the primes.
I have a Nikon ASP-C camera and am a Filmmaker. I will be moving up to a Black Magic Pocket 4K sometime in the next 6 months. I will be using my Nikon lenses on the BM. I am down to 3 lenses; 16mm Samyang Cine lens t2.2, Nikon 35mm f1.8, and a Nikon 55 - 300mm zoom. The zoom lens is much sharper than it should be at all focal lengths. It amazes me, and I can also do very smooth zooming out shots with it while maintaining focus. I would like to get a 30mm or 35mm Cine lens to replace my Nikon 35mm, and that's about it, but they are pricey.
I went from a 6 lens kit down to 3 and I'm happy. A7iii rocking a 16-35 F4, 28-70 kit lens and 85 1.8. The kit will eventually go for either the Sony 24-70 or 28-75 from Tamron but for now this is what I'm rocking
Dope video! That 100mm macro looks good! The two I use the most are the canon 17-40mm F4 and a 70-200 f4. I typically do sports videography(mainly runners) so having those zooms are clutch. The additional f/stops would have been cool but saving that money allowed me to get other gear and has allowed me to stay creative, while picking up some experience. So when it’s time to upgrade I will know exactly what I’m looking for 💪🏾. Keep up the great work.
I think three lenses is my sweet spot! As much as I love my 18-35, I have a feeling it'll be replaced in the future with a Tamron 28-75 since I just upgraded to an a7iii. My Tokina 11-16 will be replaced with a Tamron 17-28, and my Sigma 56 will be replaced by a Sony 85, and I can use the crop mode to get a 128mm out of the 85, so I should be covered!
I recently got a 16-35mm f/4 for its price and ability to thread a 77mm ND I already had. I have a 24-105mm f/4 and a 50mm f/1.8. It covers all my bases I feel like for the cheapest full frame setup.
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How weird is it that I was wearing the same cardigan in both videos? Lmao. What lenses do you own?
YCImaging sigma 18-35mm 1.8 for music videos & 50mm 1.4 for pictures
sonic That’s all you need!
@YCImaging thats what’s good about being broke. you get a lot of time to think twice about decisions and cant always buy things. Thats how i also ended up with Ronin-S instead of the old Zhiyun crane. I do not regret anything🙏
18-105 4.0 for events, 35 1.8 and 50 1.8 for interviews and 10-18 4.0 for real estate. But whenever I'll move on to the next camera set-up, I'll do it like you, and reduce it to two lenses. Never thought of a 100mm macro, but I love the look of it! Thanks for sharing YC 💪🏻
I’m 18 and dont have a job so I had to find a way to grind and earn some money. So now I’ve been doing music videos for 2 years and you’ve been my inspiration since then! Thanks man!! Everything I’ve bought is because of you🔥🙏I will never regret.
I have my first “professional” shoot Sunday and I use professional loosely because it’s my first gig and the client wouldn’t allow me to do the work for free. I think it’s important to have people in and around your circle that take you seriously because they may see something in you that you can’t see in yourself.
I’m now realizing that the faith she put in me forced me to take my craft more seriously because I now feel like a professional.
Hell yea! 💪
Howd it go?
3 lenses I use all the time
24 1.4 - music vids
50 1.2 - photography and everyday lens
70-200 2.8 ii - events, parades etc., and cinematic shorts
Nice collection there.
Full frame?
same, but I use a 300 2.8 instead of a 24 1.4 because of sports.
Got any advice for the Sony a6600? Mainly for music vids and photos/portraits? Trying to get like 2-3 lenses to cover everything. Maybe like one great zoom lense and one great prime. But idk lol need help
Loving the editing style on these new videos, fun mash-up of humor & education! I always feel like I re-assess my production workflows whenever I watch your videos, keep it up!
William Hall I appreciate it! If I make fun of myself nobody else can lmao
What helped me out the most starting out in filmmaking was I started working with someone last month. A local creator reached out to me via IG, said he likes my style and wanted to work with me as a team being his second shooter and editor. The stress and fear of being in control of the whole project goes away and I can focus on the experience and learn from it; and we became very close friends. I recommend helping others on their projects, not just doing free work. Love the channel brother been a fan for a couple years, you and creative helped my production skyrocket and your presets have nothing but helpful. Much love from Arizona. Come to the desert for a meet up soon
Yo a desert meetup would be so fire! Appreciate the support
yeah demo can't beat working in a crew..less stress more fun
I played guitars for most of my life and went through loads of guitars, amps and pedals before arriving with the gear setup that was ‘me’. I think the same happens with photography - it’s an expensive journey - but until you gain experience and build confidence, and figure out how gear helps you find your own ‘style’ it’s hard to be minimalist. I know some people have managed to work with less from the start, but I think owning different gear is part of the journey.
I firmly believe in the "less is more" theory of shooting. It's amazing how much more time you have to focus on story-telling when you're not fudging with technology the whole time.
Tess I completely agree with you. Finally realized that after buying way too much gear, it's down to 2 lenses and a GH5 now :)
@@BeaPhotographerlessons Love my GH5's! I also stopped trying to trick out a cage and it's mostly just me and my camera now. It's so freeing! :)
I love the 100mm 2.8 Macro. It's a dope lens. I use it a lot on music vids. I just wish it had a longer focus throw to make it easier to pull focus.
The Cinema line of lenses from Canon has the same kind of look. You can grab the 100mm from that line if you really need that longer focus throw. Though it's obviously much more expensive.
Aww yeah dude, I have the EF 100mm f/2.8L as well. Such a versatile lens! Macros, portraits, telephoto, video, stabilized...it's the swiss army knife of my bag!
Excellent as usual. I just shot a wedding with two lenses. 35mm 1.4L and 135mm 2.0L Wanted to bring the 85mm, but decided to travel light… Worked great.
I absolutely love how you feature which lens you use on each video! Amazing amazing amazing! Thank you! This is always my number one question when I see videos from RUclips!
When I first got into photography, the only lens I had was a 135mm, and it totally worked for me at that time. I've also used medium format systems with 3 fixed lenses -- wide, normal, and tele. That worked as well. When I've tried to be ready for anything that MIGHT come up, I find myself obsessing too much over gear and not focusing on the work I WANT to do. Just recently found myself doing that with video and audio equipment, and I wasted nearly a month researching gear I may never need to use.
When it becomes a problem it’s bad!
I have multiple lens because I have two cameras. I mainly do interviews and it's nice for me to have a catalog of lenses to own depending on the interview and the location circumstances. If I did music videos, I'd go to 2 lenses too though. Those seem really fun and creative where you can grab almost anything and wild out with whatever focal length it is.
Solid video! I only owned two lenses for hybrid shooting 85mm 1.8 and Tamron 28-75. All my shots get covered at an exceptional quality with these relatively cheap lenses. Mid-range zoom covers wide establishing shots and everything in between, 85mm for tight b roll and interviews. Your right about it being less to think about on the day of a shoot. I'd say a zoom and a fast prime are essential though!
I used to own 4 lenses across a variety of ranges. Now I just have the Tamron 28-75 and for what I do it is a BEAST! Videos are great and photos are still sharp! Love that all I have to do is throw one lense on and let my mind get to creating!
Kall Me King K Al in one? That’s dope!
We carry 3 lens. 18-35 sigma for the red helium. The 24-70 sig and 11-20 tokina for both the BMPCC4k and Sony a7iii. Right now you can’t beat pricing on the xeen lens on B&H for 1495. That’s a steal.
DorK Productions I’ll have to check that out!
Completely agree with you. Stripped back to a 2 lens kit also. 24-105 for the versatility, and a Sigma 35 1.4 for when I need low light.
Constraint creativity is always my way to go, too!
Sammy Ame It’s the best!
Dope video YC. I used to be the same way, have so many different lenses in my bag but then let the gear get in my way of creating. Which lens would be perfect for this shot etc. I've boiled it down to the 16-35 and an 85. Similar combo and perfect for everything i need. Cheers bro!
JHawk Thanks bro, that’s really all you need majority of the time!
@@YCImaging for sure bro! Ima have to peep that 100 tho haha
I own 5 lenses, but for me it makes sense.
2 of the lenses are 18-55 f2.8-4.6 & 50mm f2 for photography
3 lenses are for video 55mm f1.2, 35mm 2.8, 128mm macro 2.8. These are all vintage lenses so it’s all manual. For photoshoots it’s not practical, but for video since I manually focus anyways and I want a different look to my videos that’s why I own them.
I love documentary style films and I been doing free work for my local non-profit organizations, trying to built my portfolio but also it gives me the opportunity to practice with my gear also on the editing part , so I do agree with you .
About that Canon 100mm Macro. I sold all of my Canon L glass and switched to Sony in January BUT I kept my 100mm Macro. That lens is AH-mazing! I can use if for everything from portraits to macro to sports. I agree 100%. I don't see myself ever getting rid of it. I don't ever hear anyone talking about it so it was good to hear you that you love it too.
I recently purchased two lenses. L series 24-70 f4 Glass.. And 35 1.8 Camera body EosR. Trying to get use to color grading in C Log has been a challenge. But back to the focus. I love both lenses. Wide,clear and crisp. Now my 50mm stay in my camera bag.
staphon williams Sounds like all you need!
I aspire to have the 70-200 I would love to get some shots at a professional game. 🏀 🏈 or ⚾️ after that I think I’ll be done. Besides that keep doing yo thang. I look forward to your content every rip. Peace
Great video. We should all master the equipment on hand. You can always rent the"Just in-case" lenses, gimbals, sliders, etc...be smart in your purchases and use the money to invest in yourself.
I have the Sigma 18-35, Canon 24-105 F4, Canon 70-200 F4, Canon 50mm 1.8, Panasonic 25mm 1.7, Panasonic 14mm 1.7, Rokinon 85mm 1.8, and the SLR Magic 8mm F4...It really does get frustrating sometimes trying to lug around all these lenses and decide which one to use in what situation...I primarily just use the 18-35 and the 24-105..I have a gh5 with a speedbooster.
Yo YC, I use the exact same set up, but just got the RF 15-35. You really don’t need anything else. Has been really nice and light setup to carry around. 100m is the secret weapon.
Bro, your videos are so amazing. I've learned so much from being a subscriber. I've purchased things from your website and all work amazing. I just want to say thank you! Keep giving to the world man. People like you make a difference in people's lives
It just makes so much sense to have one or two lenses for convenience and also mastering the equipment you have. My music teacher in high school always use to it's not the equipment it's what you do with it.
Canon 35 1.4 and Canon 24-70. Piece of cake. Running a C200 and that’s it. Loved this concept!
Crazy how you posted this video now. I literally just decided that the RF 15-35 and Canon 100mm are all I need. Prob going to sell the 24-105 as i find myself using It less often since I picked up the 15-35.
Ben Chung I gotta try out the RF lens!
YCImaging it’s a big lens, but since you’re used to the EF version, it probably wouldn’t feel any different.
It’s an awesome lens. Probably overkill for my needs haha.
Right now I use a Canon T4i for mostly everything, my phone for backup video and some "slomo" and my old XSi for backup photo. I use 50mm f1.8, 18-55 f3.5-5.6 kit lens, and 50-200mm f4-5.6. I pretty much have everything covered, obviously it would be nice to have something with a wider aperture, but we make it work! Great video!
I have 3 (Micro Four-Thirds) Panasonic lenses: the 12-35 f2.8, the 42.5mm f1.7, and the 45-150mm f4-5.6. That's it, I'm totally happy with that set and feel zero need to buy any other lenses. It's all about what you need to do what you do. For filming BMX racing (which I do a lot), those lenses are excellent. The 12-35 is great for pretty much everything up to finals, and it can stay on if the track's a small one. Otherwise, I'll switch to the 42.5 (because I'm generally in one place when filming finals) and the 45-150 is great for big tracks like Glasgow or Peckham. I figured out my setup just from shooting loads of racing and getting that experience of what works and what doesn't. Great video, and I finally got around to subscribing!
Revisiting this video 3 months later and it really spoke to me. I decided to sell my 70-200 because I would only use it for emergencies. Trading it in for that macro lens made sense for my workflow.
Mainly use a 35mm & 50mm - both for photo and video when it comes to creative work.
For more corporate projects I use a 24-70mm & the 100mm.
You have a point that at the end of the day it's more for suiting your needs rather than everyone's needs. If you really need a lens for a specialty purpose then you can rent. If you can't rent, then maybe that client isn't a good match. I have a theory that if I can't go in wide enough or tight enough, then maybe it's not the lens that isn't working.
I'm only about 8 months into my photography journey and I currently own 6 lenses, all manual primes.
Samyang 12mm F/2.0 - my first lens I purchased for my Fujifilm X-T1. I love the pics it gets on the X-T1 but it is the lens I use the least.
Meike 25mm F/1.8 and a Meike 35mm F/1.7. - Both of these get a lot of use by me, when walking about in the neighborhood taking photos.
My other 3 are vintage lenses.
Takumar 28mm F/3.5 - I'm still trying to figure out that 42mm full frame equivalent lens.
Industar 50-2 50mm F/3.5 - I love this little lens and it has become a favorite of mine for walking about as well. I've learned I really enjoy shooting at the 75mm full frame equivalent.
Tele-Takumar 200mm F/5.6 - I use this during sunsets, when there's interesting clouds. It gets close up in those cloud formations and I come away with shots like look almost like an alien world sky.
Overall, I picked most of the above up to learn the various focal lengths to see what I enjoy and what works for me as I figure out what kind of photography I want to do. At some point I expect I'll hone in on a specific focal length for walking around. I do need an auto focus zoom lens though. I've started to shoot some event photography at work (just for fun and to learn and get experience at that sort of thing) and I've learned I'll really benefit there with an auto zoom.
So, for me, for the time being, I'll be picking up a few more vintage lenses to try out more focal lengths. Variety, and quantity for now, to eventually reach for my own style and quality. Thank you for a fantastic video and a lot to think about.
I just use an 85mm an 30mm and that’s enough for me. Love your work fam keep grinding 💪🏾💯
GIFTDGUY MEDIA I love those 2 focal lengths man
YCImaging 💪🏾I appreciate your reply bro. Those two lengths are awesome and would love to grab that canon 100mm f2.8 and 16-35mm
@@giftdguymedia we in the exact same situation. I have the 35 and the 85, but thinking which should be my next one... 24 or 105 😅. Im thinking about the 24, because it'll add a lot to my video work and any "event" photography... The 105 looks georgeous tho... the 24 is more useful but the 105 is more artistic
I was waiting for everyone to get up on the 100mm, though I’m sure you always had it. I rarely take off my 18-35, but I really only shoot with 3 lenses. I still own a lot of lenses only because I have 3 cameras.
I swing back and forth - sometimes I like the idea of only having 2, maybe 3 lenses and working with limited focal lengths. Other times I love having every focal length under the sun so I can do any sorts of photography!
At the moment I mainly video weddings professionally, but enjoy doing sports and landscape photography, so my lenses at the moment are...this may take a while!
Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 - great for landscapes, establishing shots at weddings and creative stuff.
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 - great for a “one lens covers everything” option.
Sony 70-200mm f4 - favourite for landscapes, good for outdoor sports, wedding ceremonies, and events as well. Very versatile!
Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 - I bought this lens out of a major “want” over “need”. Good for wildlife and sports outdoor.
Sony 16-55mm f2.8 - I got this recently as a walk around lens, for when I can’t be bothered taking a heap of lenses out with me. The a6400 is a great camera, and I’m far more comfortable taking this on a random hike than my a7iii which I am scared of breaking!!
Onto the primes!
Sigma 16mm f1.4 - exceptional for when the party starts at weddings, up close with some drunk dancing with this is superb!
Sony 35mm f1.8 (both the E version and the new FE version) - useful for alternative angles of wedding ceremonies, but the full frame 35mm is fast becoming my favourite gimbal lens at weddings, as 35 is wide enough for moving shots of people, but I can also go into crop mode for a bit extra reach, while still being able to get to f1.8!
Sony 50mm f2.8 macro - great for detailed shots at weddings.
Sigma 56mm f1.4 - again, similar to the other sigma lens for closer shots of dancing at weddings etc, great for bride or groom close ups as well during ceremonies, and an extremely sharp lens, really impressed by this one.
Sony 85mm f1.8 - fantastic value for money on this one, great for first dances on the gimbal, really melts the background and if it’s a big enough venue, it means I can stay well out of the way of the couple!
Sony 135mm f1.8 GM - I’ve always wanted a GM lens, and this felt like my best option given my other lenses covering everything else!! I’ve only ordered it this week, but hoping it’s going to be great for indoor sports (again utilising crop mode for an alternative focal length), wedding ceremonies/receptions where the 70-200 f4 May be too slow.
I know I have far too many lenses than what’s necessarily required but I love them all!! Ha! They all also at least have a role and get used, so as long as I’m happy that’s all that matters!! 😂 also, having 3, sometimes 4 cameras running at a wedding I need multiple lenses!!
I just use a 17-340mm equivalent f1.8 tv lens for everything, I love the versatility of having everything in one lens.
What? This sounds insane!
YC I’m new to the channel and I’m enjoying the content. Thank you for your advice and keeping it real.
Yoooo, thanks Brian. Appreciate the support
My kit for my GH5S is:
Panasonic 12-35 2.8, this is my all round lens for run and gun type shots where I have to get a range of shots quickly.
Sigma 30mm 1.4 , for everything bokeh where I’m doing talking head portrait type interviews, mostly for corporate.
Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 with speedbooster, anything that needs the width like interiors and landscapes.
Panasonic 45-150, my least used lens that I mostly have as a just in case. It’s good for locked off corporate events where I need the extra reach.
Personally all I need for 95% of my videos is the 12-35 & 30mm 1.4 - for me it’s the ideal combo, has taken me a while to find what works and I think I’m at a point where I’m happy and have tried to send more time on other aspects of film making like lighting and sound which all plays a part in getting the images I like.
I ordered myself a Sigma f2.8 17-50mm which I’m super excited for! I rented it out about two weeks ago for a shoot I got paid for at a venue. Ended up loving it so that’s where I’m at right now! My second lens I’m aiming for is the Sigma Art 50mm f1.4. Love love LOVE the low lighting quality it gives me!
For my sony apsc system own 3 lens but im mostly using the Sony 18-105 G Lens and the Sigma 18- 35 Art which i recently got. i like them because of there versatility, i love the combination for now because it covers the focal lengths that i need for music videos or any other client work im doing
I own 1 lens: Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 kit lens... I get almost everything I need with this lens. I'm really glad to hear your take on this subject and I'm looking forward to getting my telephoto to cover that range of shots... I like hearing that the mid-range is not that necessary for what you do... however I have rented the Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.4 for the only music video I have shot so far, as well as for some portrait photography and I really like what it produces (super artsy)
Love your responses to the comments towards the end of the video. Subscribed
I totally agree about not having to use a super wide aperture!
I’ve got a ton of lenses but my favorite is my 135mm f2 beat money ever spent but I use it every time and I will always love it
I'm rocking an A6400 right now, so I've currently got:
Sony 18-105 F/4, for general purpose use, and all around my primary lens
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 for lower light shots, or for that crazy bokeh up close
Definitely want to get the Sigma 16, and Sigma 56 to finish that set though, after that I think I'll be finished haha.
As I'm staying with APS-C, my choice of 2 "must-have" lenses (geared towards best quality) is the Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 and the Sigma 50-100mm 1.8 - for exactly the same reasoning as in this video. The 50-100 is excellent portrait glass to blow out backgrounds when I need it (although a bit on the heavy side), while the 18-35 is a good and nicely sharp wide-to-normal lens.
Combining that good quality glass with a couple of used "prosumer" level bodies from a short while ago that the market is flooded with (two Nikon D5200 at the moment which one can get on eBay for about 200€ each, usually with only 5-10k shutter releases) one gets excellent image quality for in total just about 2000€ investment. The argument is that APS-C sensors haven't improved that much in image quality from about 2013 to now to justify buying current bodies, for photos and manual focus video at least. The only significant drawback that is making me think about buying (and will eventually get me to buy) a mirrorless in the near future is continuous video auto focus, which is about unusable in these older bodies - I'm just contemplating right now if I actually need that feature.
This is although I have a couple of lens alternatives for certain clearly defined purposes:
- When I'm travelling or want something cheaper for security reasons, I sometimes replace the 50-100 with a Samyang 85mm 1.4 manual focus lens, which does the same job in terms of bokeh, but is quite fiddly for quick portraits because of the hard-to-nail manual focus at 1.4.
- For going ultra-wide, I use a Samyang 8mm 3.5.
- For architecture photos when travelling and geometric distortion effects, I use a Samyang 24mm 3.5 tilt-shift (which is fully manual and does not communicate with the camera at all - auto video ISO works on the Nikon bodies though when turning manual video settings off)
- When needing something lighter for a gimbal or wanting to give a camera to someone else, I put on a Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX or a Yongnuo 50mm 1.8 AF.
Great video bro! Now that I have my A7iii, I’m looking at how I can build out my kit as minimally as possible. I’m thinking three lenses. One or two primes and one zoom lens with a constant aperture! Then I want to build my camera into a very minimal cinema rig. I’ll probably use a battery grip, cage, mic and handles. Nothing else that way I can to a lot of run-and-gun filmmaking easily and switch to a photography setup easily when I need to
I use a Canon M50 and primarily been using a 22mm to film all my videos. Just ordered a 32mm and hoping it'll help me bring that quality up but stay lightweight. I've been using the 50mm 1.8 and with the crop factor, it's like an 85mm. So I really want something in the middle.
Been watching your videos for awhile man, just want to say you've gotten real nice at colour grading, thanks for all the epic vids legend!
I have f4 17-40mm L that I love, I upgraded from the 18-55 kit lens on my 70d.
And when I need something tight I use a 55-250mm Canon EF-S lens.
Lastly my trusty 50mm 1.8 for bokeh.
I do both photo and video so the 50 wouldn't really be there if I only did video, the focusing is kind of crap.
But I understand having 2 versatile lenses. As I'm looking to upgrade to full frame, I'm looking for replacements for the 55-250, and the 100 2.8 has come up numerous times for its usability and light weight. Even tho I may be itching for a 70-200 2.8 😁.
Dope video bro! I rock a Sigma 18-35 and Canon 24-70 on my Lumix S1 for music videos. The only two lenses I bring on set! Anything more and there’s so much swapping back and forth. Keep up the great content 🎥🔥
That fade with the twists on top looks cleeeaaan
I actually already only use 2 lenses. Sony 50mm 1.8 and 18-105 f4. Both have been doing a great job for me so far.
Kevin McCormick Sounds like that’s all you need.
Bro I learn so much from just some of the simple things you say ! Keep up the amazing work
Refreshing minimalistic approach dude! Been thinking about that 100mm for a while now!
I agree I use a sigma 24mm and a sigma 50-100 on all my videos..I do however own like 8 lenses..those 2 are my go to for music video but the other 6 is incase I book a job that requires multiple people. I can let my homies borrow some or my girl that helps me she can use some of my lenses..but I deff agree for music videos 2 lenses is enough!
Having gear for others who help is actually a really good idea!
Well sold almost all my lenses and kept two. Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM and a Zeiss 55mm f/1.8. wanted to keep things simple and light weight.
squeezybits Lightweight is a plus!
Same exact set up plus tamron for events if needed! 👌🏾
@@NoahCBanks I loved the Tamron, but I had to to sell it because it made me guilty for every lens that I bought.
Do you ever utilize that 1.4 for video? Trying to decide if the 24gm is worth it over the versatility over the 17-28 tamron
Just purchased my first camera, and I’m using your chanel as a advanced videography..... I’m just in the back of the class takin notes
24-70 2.8 & 70-200 2.8 works great for me at both photo & video!
I gotta try a 70-200mm soon, never used one. It's incredible for shallow depth of field.
Recently found your channel and you got yourself a new subscriber! These videos are great. Keep up the work man. A lot of good info and tips in all of your vids
Yes having a lot of lenses is really a pain when it comes to choose which lens is the best on different sets.
I'm actually saving right to pick up a Panasonic S1H. The image looks amazing. I honestly prefer to just use the Canon 24-70 2.8 and the Canon 100 2.8. I feel like i can achieve everything with this set.
For me, i like for sony a6400/a6600
Sigma 16mm f1.4, sony 50mm f1.8, and one zoom sony kit 18-105 or 18-105. And you have everything. 😁
Mighty ŠUKI that 16mm f/1.4 is an insane lens!
what's your opinion about the 18-105 for close-up shots?
misteer22 it sucks at close ups, don‘t buy it for that reason.
It‘s a great (and fairly cheap) lens for versatility & the image quality is decent, but more so for video than for photo in my opinion. Been using it for about a year now & I‘m thinking about selling it, now that I got the 16-55 2.8 (which is also not the best for close ups tbh)
If you really want the sharpest close up aps-c lens out there, get the Sigma 16mm 1.4! It is NASTY to say the least 🤙🏽
@@rogerr.2507 Already own the 16mm and love it! I don't feel comfortable with getting that close to get the close-ups tho... that's my only lens atm so I thought the 18-105 would be the best budget option to complete my kit. 18-55 is just too expensive, and even the zeiss zoom (I don't remember the exact focal range).
@@BlackZ0mbie222 buy sony 50mm f1.8 it can be good for portraits and close up shots. You have 2 verisons for around 200-300e
I completely agree, the less gear you have the more you think about the creative process instead of the gear.
I own the
Sigma 24mm 1.4 art (events and enviornmental portraits, video and photo)
Sigma 35mm 1.4 art ( My main lens I use for everything video/photo)
Sigma 50mm 1.4 art ( Portraits and detail shots with photo or video)
Tamron 28-75 weddings and Commercial video work (run and gun lens)
Sony 85 1.8 (portraits, studio, detailed shots, B roll video)
I do a lot of low light events so the 1.4 helps a ton, the lens I use the most is my 35mm, its versatile for me however I just acquired the 24 and I have to say, its been living on my camera for just about everything.
I think I’m gonna pick up another 24mm f/1.4 again!
@@YCImaging I love it man.
Literally selling off loads of gear now. I too hoarded lot's of "just in case" gear.
Within 2 days I sold a motorised dolly, osmo pocket, Mavic air and just deciding which of my current 7 lenses to go. Far too much stuff not getting used.
It always feels like a come-up when you get your money back too lmao.
@@YCImaging 🤣🤣 definitely
YC, dude on point as always...personally for me, I believe in the Holy Trinity 16-35mm / 24-70mm / 100mm. I own the EF 16-35mm f2.8 II and the same EF 100mm f2.8 currently using a Canon 80D as my main camera occasionally renting the EOS R and a 24-70mm f2.8 for certain gigs. I love the full frame and mirrorless aspects of the EOS R, Santa promised that this would be the year that I will own both and complete my kit and not have to rent anymore. The R Full Frame as main main cam and the 80D as a backup and B cam.
I only own two as well. Both Sigma Art zooms 18-35 and 50-100. Thought I didn't really need anything else due to the focal ranges UNTIL you started talking about the macro. I suffered the same focusing issues and now I'm about to add another lens. Lol! But thats it, that's it, done after that. Thanks YC!!!!!
Marcus Robinson I wanna try the 50-100 out!
@@YCImaging it's a beast! Heavy...but the compression is sick
I have the GH5. I own 3 lenses, Tokina 11-16 (real estate), Sigma 18-35mm and Rokinon 85mm. I also shoot with the SpeedBooster Metabones Ultra on my GH5. It's all I've needed for the last year.
Dope video bro 👍🏾 It would be cool to see a minimalistic camera bag setup from you now that you’re shooting with two lenses.
Got you, still filling it all out. I’m gonna do a quarter 4 What’s in my camera bag
YCImaging alright, can’t wait!
I have a 28mm f2 and a 100mm f2.8 macro as well. I've been working with this two almost a year since my nifty fifty got stolen, and it's like I mastered them. One day I'll get the 16-35, I can cover so much within this range.
I totally agree with you, it's easier, it's a light set and you don't have to be chosing and wasting your time with it.
And with Sony that I have the super 35 mode, I can double these lenses
I own the canon 50mm f 1.8 for portrait photography, canon 10-18mm f 4-5.6 for landscapes,canon 55-250 f 5.6 mostly own this lens because I wanted a telephoto lens for close ups and mostly wildlife photography(was all I could aford at the time) I also wasnt sure if i wanted to go mirrorless and full frame In the future, so I started with an affordable setup to learn photography.
So true. I’ve too many lenses but end up using just 1 or 2 most of the times. But, man, I really don’t wanna get rid or the rest.
16-35mm 2.8 , 85mm 1.4 was thinking of getting the Marco adaptors for the same reason. Solid video Chief !
Yooooooo, I only have 4. I have one that I don’t use often, (70-200 2.8 IS) but because I bought it 7 years ago for $800 I can’t part with it! I want to sell it, and just rent when I need it, but at that price point, 5 rentals would equal that value. I did a few events last week, and needed it for both. Now I’m glad I didn’t sell it. Ps. I have that 100mm. I use to adapt it to my Sony a7III. It works, period.
That 100mm is like a low key amazing lens. I’ve seen photos taken with that lens and I’m always shocked at how good they are
I use Panasonic
12-35 2.8
25 1.7
50 1.4 (C Mount adapted)
That 100mm f2.8 macro is one of the best lenses I’ve ever had. Wish I hadn’t sold it, but moving to Sony it wasn’t going to stay. It’s super sharp and just has a look a I love
I am new to relatively new to shooting videos. I wanted to add this element to my music production so I bought a mirrorless camera. A little while ago my uncle passed away and he was a photo journalist that had a lot of camera gear. My mother-in-law (his sister) found out about my interest in photography/ videography so she gave me all of his stuff.
Of the lenses I like most are the primes 28, 50 , 85, 100, 400. I also have the 100L lens. Its so dope.
Do you have a video showing some of its uses? I don’t feel at this point I can even do it justice so I leave it at home while I’m learning more. I’m shooting my first video with my new rig this weekend!
i liked whatever setup you used in this video didnt look much different but it does look better for some reason
I love the colours and ambience of this video! And the info in your videos are so valuable. New subscriber for sure!
Love the minimalist lens setup idea! My dream setup would be just the RF 15-35 and the RF 70-200 🙌🏼
Connor Eckdahl I gotta try the RF line!
@@YCImaging They are stunning lenses! I've rented the 15-35 before. It's crazy sharp with basically zero fringing! And the 5 stop IS is so nice. Check it when it makes sense 👊🏼
I started about a month ago, I’ve got a T7 and I currently have the kit lens 18-55mm 3.5-5.6, and the upgraded 50mm 1.8. Next lens I planned to get was the 10-18mm and the 17-40 f/4 L USM, but that 100mm f/2.8 may be next! New to the channel, but I love the content!
Thanks so much for the insight! I’ve been trying to decide which to get next to replace my current set of kits and this really helped out! Thanks dude!
Marcus Dalton Thanks for checking the video out!
I try to keep a fairly minimalist lens setup for ease of creating. My daily driver is my Olympus 12-40mm f 2.8 for micro four thirds. This lens paired with in body ibis is a handheld stabilization beast and a perfect weight if I need to throw it on my ronin. This mixed with the punch in the gh5 offers allows for an equivalent to a 24-100mm lens. However my favorite lens to work with is my sigma 50-100 paired with a metabones xl speed booster to get me closer to a full frame feel and perfect if I don't have control over lighting and that much better if I do. And to top it all off I use a Canon L series 8-15mm fisheye (I started filming skateboarding before anything else). This lens gets used less than any of my other lenses but perfect for a stylized scene, action/accentuating your foreground and making your background that much smaller. I'm not usually a fan of wider lenses without distortion but on the rare occasions I'm feeling it I can pump it to 12mm, throw some optics compensation to reverse the fisheye distortion, and now I have a perfect wide angle lens and is a dream for vlogging scenarios especially cuz it keeps me in focus and we both know that's a necessity when mixed with the gh5 god awful auto focus.
Having owned and used many lenses throughout my career, I continuously come back to the tamron 24-70 2.8, sigma 50mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4. If i had to choose one of the three, 24-70 all the way
SkinnyWasHere I’ve been looking at the Tamron myself for this reason too, do you have the original one or the g2?
Carson Bailie I have both actually. The original has been used and abused for years but still ticking. I picked up the G2 recently. Couldn’t be happier
I used to work on APS-C sensor with a 10-18mm and a 50mm prime, now I work on Full Frame with a 16-35mm and a 85 prime. I think you can create anything with this combo.
Right!
I primarily use the sigma 17-50mm 2.8 & the canon 50mm 1.8 with my canon m50 for my camera setup & I love the results
I have 7 lenses that all have a different purpose. I offer so many things that just 2 lenses would be hard but not undoable. I use a GH5 so if I was to minimize my bag I would keep my sigmas 16mm and 30mm f1.4, Olympus 7-14mm and pana. 12-35.
love this video ! I know its old but I film 98% hunting shows and man i learned early to just have 2 lens ( but i carry 3 got to have the 50mm for photos ). I roll with canon 17-40mm F4L and Sigma 70-200 2.8 with a EoS R, so from 4k crop to switching to crop mode i can cover almost every single focal length i want. I would prefer the 16-35 2.8 but that price still high for me.
Great video keep them coming ( i know its a old video ) but ive learned a lot since subscribing to your channel.
My friend, wow. You make a really good argument for this set up. A macro lens! I never thought of that! Bro, thanks the advice, I'm gonna evaluate my shooting style, and try to make it happen! Do your thing!
Ever since I got the Olympus 12-40mm for my GH5, it's been pretty much the only lens I've used. Since I do some multicam work, I was using primes for the second camera, but I just got the Sigma 18-35 to simplify that selection process. Now I'm working on selling the primes.
I have a Nikon ASP-C camera and am a Filmmaker. I will be moving up to a Black Magic Pocket 4K sometime in the next 6 months. I will be using my Nikon lenses on the BM. I am down to 3 lenses; 16mm Samyang Cine lens t2.2, Nikon 35mm f1.8, and a Nikon 55 - 300mm zoom. The zoom lens is much sharper than it should be at all focal lengths. It amazes me, and I can also do very smooth zooming out shots with it while maintaining focus. I would like to get a 30mm or 35mm Cine lens to replace my Nikon 35mm, and that's about it, but they are pricey.
Been waiting on this video! Thanks bro!
Thank you!
Very thoughtful insight on diminishing returns on lenses! Well said bro
I went from a 6 lens kit down to 3 and I'm happy. A7iii rocking a 16-35 F4, 28-70 kit lens and 85 1.8. The kit will eventually go for either the Sony 24-70 or 28-75 from Tamron but for now this is what I'm rocking
Dope video! That 100mm macro looks good! The two I use the most are the canon 17-40mm F4 and a 70-200 f4. I typically do sports videography(mainly runners) so having those zooms are clutch. The additional f/stops would have been cool but saving that money allowed me to get other gear and has allowed me to stay creative, while picking up some experience. So when it’s time to upgrade I will know exactly what I’m looking for 💪🏾. Keep up the great work.
Jordan Thomas That combo sounds pretty solid. I really wanna try out a 70-200mm
YCImaging the IS f2.8 version is a beast! Heavy but very effective. It’s one of the main go to lens for sports photographers.
I think three lenses is my sweet spot! As much as I love my 18-35, I have a feeling it'll be replaced in the future with a Tamron 28-75 since I just upgraded to an a7iii. My Tokina 11-16 will be replaced with a Tamron 17-28, and my Sigma 56 will be replaced by a Sony 85, and I can use the crop mode to get a 128mm out of the 85, so I should be covered!
I recently got a 16-35mm f/4 for its price and ability to thread a 77mm ND I already had.
I have a 24-105mm f/4 and a 50mm f/1.8.
It covers all my bases I feel like for the cheapest full frame setup.