Julia Trotti can you make a video about how to take your own travel photos from your dslr (solo travel photography) because I’m expecting to go on a solo Europe trip soon and want to take great photos plus no one has uploaded a proper video on that 😊😊
I've just gotta say, There are a million vids on RUclips about 35mm vs 50mm. But your vid has BY FAR the best explanation as to why someone would use one over the other. Really appreciate the vid, subed.
I have to agree with this assessment. Your video was better for at least a variety of reasons: #1. You explained specifically what you are looking for from the lens and what it gives you. #2. You took time to show the shots. #3. You took time to explain in each shot why you showed it and what you were explaining ie. “too much background blur” etc. #4. The side by side 35 vs 50 pics toward the end. This all added up to an informative video that made sense.
Usually videos like this are kind of boring because they ramble on forever but you got straight to the point and were very informative and helpful! The reference photos were a great help too! Also your cat is adorable :)
Thanks for the video. For portraits, I have used lenses that range in focal length from 28mm to 200mm. Which focal length I use depends on the type of portrait I am shooting. For large group portraits, I like 28 or 35mm. For small group portraits, I like 35 or 50mm. For environmental portraits, I like 35mm. For full-length and ¾ length, I like 50mm. For half-length and head & shoulder, I like 85 or 90mm. For face shots, I like 105 or 135mm. For tight face shots, I like 180 or 200mm. When I do not have time to switch lenses, I use the following two zooms on two bodies: 28-70mm f/2.8 80-200mm f/2.8
Loved this very informative. The best part is seeing your amazing photography. I have a Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art lens and it's fantastic only drawback is the weight!! Now I was debating between the 85mm and the 50mm, This made it easy I'm all in with the 50mm! Thanks again
I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel- your photography is beautiful... Also the way you present information and have such a kind, humble attitude while doing so makes you stand out so much from many other photographers I've watched. THANK YOU. x
Julia, thank you very much! I’ve been reading and watching about these lenses from many other people, yet, you are the one who helped me understand all key factors about these lenses. THANK YOU
:-) Julia! I have a question if you have time: I've been watching reviews about Canon 30mm lens and 50mm. The reviews, which date back 4 years ago (ruclips.net/video/AKsgrgaGuu0/видео.html), concluded that the 50mm 1.4 just doesn't have a good quality, even compared to the 1.8. I would like to have your opinion. Did Canon improve it's 50mm 1.4 since then? I am asking because, for the moment, I simply cannot afford any of these L series lens. Thank you in advance!
By far best comparison video I've seen. Plus I love your artistic style. So much how I shoot and many don't get it but it's my style and I'm glad to see your examples.
I'm with you -- 35mm 1.4L is a great choice for portraiture, esp. in non-studio situations. I also love the 50 1.2L too, though I reach for the 35 more... The bokeh from both are great, though of course the 50 1.2 will offer more at comparable focal distance from the subject. Thank you Julia.
Hi Julia, I favor my 35mm f1.8 over all my lenses as it shows what the human eye sees. This was the press lens used by reporters and military photographers. It's the lens that stays on my D7500. I also have a 50mm f1.4 and a 85mm f1.8 and agree with you that the nifty fifty is a non-distorting lens that is very sharp. My 85mm is also nice but used more as a studio lens or outside to get some distance from the group so I'm not in the way. My candid shots with the 35 are sharp and focus is fast. If I were to suggest only one lens it would be the 35mm in the fastest F stop obtainable. I also use zoom lenses for landscapes to frame the shot just right and use a tripod so a fast F stop isn't an issue there. But for some of my family shots, to catch that moment, my 35mm lens keeps getting the shots. Keith
Great video. I like that you gave your point of view without demonizing other choices. Thanks for sharing. I just bought the 35 mm f1.4 and I adore it. I'm getting by with the 50 mm f1.8. So far, I can't justify the expense for the 1.2. So far, my bag of primes is the 35 mm f1.2, the 50 mm f1.8, and the 100 mm f2.8. So far, my bag of zooms gets more work as they are practical for sports. That kit is 16-35 f2.8, the 24-70 f2.8, and the 70-200 f2.8. By the way, the models in your neck of the world are killer.
I agree that 35mm and 50mm are best lenses for portrait expecially when you need that subject have to be clear as well background. In 2014 I was in Shiraz and I used a 85mm nikon 1.8; my friend professor in Photography at Academy in Shiraz opposite to my choose had the traditional 24-70mm 2.8. It was a very good meeting to evalue portrait possibility of lens. I think tele is suitable to decontextualize subject, and wide angle has its best for subject absorbed in clear background, half-way to portrait/landscape together. Telephoto lens tends to crush the image, to make it flat on the whole, and to get subjec fat; the wide-angle gives depth, volume three-dimensionality to the image but get a subject tiny. Therefore it is necessary to evaluate also and especially what picture we are going to make. You run the risk by using a tiny model of too much tiny and viceversa for the fat model. Thanks for you interesting video Julia.
The Non-L versions of 35mm are good as well, and a respectable photoshop that sells second-hand lenses might have a good copy of such a lens as well. 35mm and 50mm are relatively inexpensive for them being close to the field of view the human eye reproduces and, by simple coincidence the breaking index of glass is near to optimum for those lenses and only require a reasonably simple lens and lensgroup setup compared to wide-angle or tele-lenses.
Great choices. They are both great lenses and focal lengths. I'm a sucker for the 35mm f1.4, too. But those two you picked for favs are stellar performers.
I am fortunate to find your videos at a time when I'm in the process of switching over to all primes. I have some great Canon zooms which I'm still going to hang on to but you've boosted my love of primes. Thanks for your vids, Julia, and keep it going!!!!
My favorite over all for portraits are the Canon 5D Mk IV and the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens. Since getting the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens my Canon 24-70mm F 2.8 was put on the way side. Prime lens are the best.
I love your video's! Learn a lot from it. And yes, I would love to see a video about your other lenses since I'm considering buying a new one for portrait/travel photography!
Lots of positive comments below saying what I want to say... gist of it, nice to see someone who embraces the 35 for portraits! I expected to see another portrait video using 85 or longer focal lengths. I often use 70-200mm or 100mm macro for portraits, but often my favorites are with the 35! I shoot with a partner who at first ONLY owned a sigma 35...and she got amazing results! Keep up the good work.Subscribed!
The sample photos were really amazing. I just subscribed to your channel now. Weekend is here I've atleast decided to spend it by going through as many of your videos I can. Cheers!
Would love to see how your kit has changed over time and what you don’t use anymore. I love your work, I always get inspired. I use an APS-C body and I have gone from using several lenses to just a few. My main lens is a 40mm which has a 60mm length on my APS-C body. I find it to be an amazing lens that I use about 95% of the time for my street photography and portrait work. I use a wide angle for some landscape work and one other work horse. I am glad to see others who don’t need twenty lenses on every shoot.
Thank you! That video is coming really soon! That's awesome that you found the perfect lens that suits the majority of your work, it definitely beats carrying a heavy amount of extra lenses!
I feel like I’ve followed you forever, yet I just found out you had a RUclips channel! This was so helpful. I’m moving up from a crop sensor to full and I have no experience with lenses on a full frame and your input is valuable! Thanks for sharing!
Achieving tack sharp images with an 85mm is to use the single spot focus dot on the nearest eyeball to the camera. A UK Canon Ambassador gave me that advice. I noticed that you use a Canon 5D Mk3, I don't know how many focusing points that Model has, but all I can tell you is that 5DS or 5DMk4 especially the Mk4 would be a noticeable difference in focusing for the type of photography you do. 😀 Regarding movement I would use the 5 spot cross ➕ position it on the screen where you want the models head to be in the frame. Just keep the cross hairs on the models head. I use a 5DS and it has a set of custom buttons for improving the speed of focus capture, which are also customisable, as well. Rudie Windson Canon USA does an excellent job explaining Canon customizable focusing system!
I first had a 5dmkii many years ago and the upgrade to the mkiii focus points was so amazing! haha. At the moment the mkiii works well for me so I might skip the upgrade to the mkiv for now and wait for another model instead. But yes, I completely agree about how to use the focus points when photographing portraits. I am planning on making an in depth video about focusing really soon :)
Off the subject slightly, I forgot to mention, I brought a Canon Angle Finder, really really worth while investment. in term of ergonomics, it makes shooting models full length so much easer! Try out for a week, I would be surprised if you hand it back.
I always thought the 50 would've been a waste in my bag, as I would always want to see more of the frame... But then Sigma just released their godly 40mm 1.4, which is closer to the diagonal of a full frame sensor (43mm I believe) for it to be 100% true to life. You should do a review on it, and how it compares to your 50 1.2!
Hey , im here after 2 years . I wanted to say that julia shoots with a full frame camera , if you have a crop sensor camera like me you can go to the affordable canon 24mm f2.8 pancake lens which is equivilant to 38mm on a crop sensor camera (24x1.6=38) . And 38mm is pretty close to 35mm , i bought it from a while and its very versatile and sharp . I Hope you find this helpful ^_^
Love your work Julia! You got yourself a new subscriber. I feel we have lots in common in terms of portrait, fashion and travel photography, it amazing to watch you grow! Best of luck x
My 35mm used to be on my camera most of the time, until I discovered the 45mm. It seems to have what I like about the 35 with some of what I like about the 50. Now the 45 is my go-to lens.
Thank you for the informative video! I recently purchased the 35mm 1.8 and the 50mm 1.4 for my Nikon d3300. I'm looking forward to my experience using them!
Hey Julia, Thx for this series of videos on the lenses you use/no longer use. They had a great influence over my unending indecisiveness. After watching 3 of them you convinced me to buy the 35mm and 50 1.2, which represents a huge upgrade for me as I only had a 24-70. I have yet to buy the 35 (I also love the deformation it creates when shooting close to the model) but I'm super happy with the 50, although the speed of autofocus is indeed a bit behind when the subject is moving. but I knew it when buying it thanks to you and I reckoned it was worth saving a 1000 euros (France). maybe I'll upgrade this lens one day. keep up the good work. Cheers,
You are the best Im so happy I found your video! finally after so much research that didn't help until I found you Thank you sooooooo mucccch take care!!!
Liked and subscribed. :-) I'm a freelance wedding and portrait photographer here in the Philippines. It's so great to know that there are still photographers who prefer more details on the subject and not totally washed out the picture.
Really enjoyed the monologue. Who else is always thinking about the best combination of primes? I'm at 35mm 50mm and 100mm. Feel that 100mm is better than 85mm as it doubles as a short telephoto for other non-portrait usage.
Thank you! And hmm good question, a few years ago I would have said 35 + 50 + 85, but ever since I got the 135, I might agree with you that a telephoto is a good lens to have in the mix, especially if you shoot weddings!
I agree with everything you said. My first prime lens was an 85MM. Had it for months and have rarely used it, first time in studio it was cutting off too much detail, and found myself whipping out my 24-105, and noticed most of the best shots were at 33mm-50mm. PS I thought you were a model!
Yes, but the compression changes based of focal length and when Julia talks about bokeh she is really talking about the surroundings of location, and this is the compression and is a property of field of view, so focal length and crop factor is the key here.
Good video. I love using lenses which are just "not meant to take that kind of shot!" to take that kind of shot. Case in point, just as you like the quirky look that 35mm gives to portraits I've also started using my Tamron 15-30 to do the same with individuals and groups (although you DO have to be careful to keep people as close to the center as possible lest they become twice as wide as nature intended towards the edges) and using my Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 for landscapes. I do own Canon's 50mm f1.4 -for 6 years now, but for some reason never really fell in love with it.
Yess, I love that! I can only image how many cool shots you could get with a 15-30! And yes I agree, even with the 35mm you have to be careful with what's in the edges of your photo because of distortion.
I've started working on that video so I'll be uploading it soon! I also used to struggle with what lenses to take with me, so I would take all of them and my camera bag used to be so heavy haha
For me 16-35, 50 and 85 work great together. Depending on what I shoot I sometimes leave either the 50 or the 85 at home. But I think everyone has a different opinion on that topic 😬
Great video! I actually have been shooting with Nikon for years and recently just bought my first canon. So now I’m looking for some L lenses. Your shots looks great.
Average at best. Photographers who have shown 85mm and 135mm cut off at the knees her comment about lack of distortion. It may not seem like the 50mm has much, but samples from 85mm to 200mm speak more loudly.
Thanks Julia, I’ve only just found you and sub’d. Thank you for steering me away from the usual 85mm scenario. I guess this is best for studio work and head shots. Could one get the wide angle, no distortion and bokeh with the 50mm 1.4 if one stepped further back from the subject? In which case this would be the one for me to buy. I might go for the Sigma Art 50mm as I used to have a Sigma Art 35mm before I sold all my Canon gear and the bokeh was really top spec creamy!
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Hey Julia ! I want to buy my first lens and i am low in budget,Can you suggest me a good portrait lens under 200$?
Julia Trotti can you make a video about how to take your own travel photos from your dslr (solo travel photography) because I’m expecting to go on a solo Europe trip soon and want to take great photos plus no one has uploaded a proper video on that 😊😊
I've just gotta say, There are a million vids on RUclips about 35mm vs 50mm. But your vid has BY FAR the best explanation as to why someone would use one over the other. Really appreciate the vid, subed.
Ahh thank you, that makes me so happy to hear!
I have to agree with this assessment. Your video was better for at least a variety of reasons: #1. You explained specifically what you are looking for from the lens and what it gives you. #2. You took time to show the shots. #3. You took time to explain in each shot why you showed it and what you were explaining ie. “too much background blur” etc. #4. The side by side 35 vs 50 pics toward the end. This all added up to an informative video that made sense.
The balance in this video is so great.
Usually videos like this are kind of boring because they ramble on forever but you got straight to the point and were very informative and helpful! The reference photos were a great help too! Also your cat is adorable :)
Ahh thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)
I really like the color grading of this video
I love the look of the 35mm, too. It makes you feel closer and more connected to the subject.
I agree, there's a nice intimacy with taking portraits on the 35mm :)
Love your videos and your photos! I really like the 35 too. That, the 85 and 70-200 are my three most used lenses. Can do pretty much anything 👌🏻
Thanks for the video.
For portraits, I have used lenses that range in focal length from 28mm to 200mm.
Which focal length I use depends on the type of portrait I am shooting.
For large group portraits, I like 28 or 35mm.
For small group portraits, I like 35 or 50mm.
For environmental portraits, I like 35mm.
For full-length and ¾ length, I like 50mm.
For half-length and head & shoulder, I like 85 or 90mm.
For face shots, I like 105 or 135mm.
For tight face shots, I like 180 or 200mm.
When I do not have time to switch lenses, I use the following two zooms on two bodies:
28-70mm f/2.8
80-200mm f/2.8
Loved this very informative. The best part is seeing your amazing photography. I have a Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art lens and it's fantastic only drawback is the weight!! Now I was debating between the 85mm and the 50mm, This made it easy I'm all in with the 50mm! Thanks again
You know what? You also have wonderful lenses & they are your smile & your eyes as well as your of talking.. beautiful presentation
I'm crushing on your style, especially with the 35mm, but they're all gorgeous.
Thank you!
I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel- your photography is beautiful... Also the way you present information and have such a kind, humble attitude while doing so makes you stand out so much from many other photographers I've watched. THANK YOU. x
I keep coming back to this video, I appreciate your perspective.
Love how it says “against me”
The bokeh heaven its great sometimes, but most of the times i also prefer the background context to be perceived. Flawless portraits! Brava! :)
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for the comment :)
Julia, thank you very much! I’ve been reading and watching about these lenses from many other people, yet, you are the one who helped me understand all key factors about these lenses. THANK YOU
Thank you so much!
:-) Julia! I have a question if you have time: I've been watching reviews about Canon 30mm lens and 50mm. The reviews, which date back 4 years ago (ruclips.net/video/AKsgrgaGuu0/видео.html), concluded that the 50mm 1.4 just doesn't have a good quality, even compared to the 1.8. I would like to have your opinion. Did Canon improve it's 50mm 1.4 since then? I am asking because, for the moment, I simply cannot afford any of these L series lens. Thank you in advance!
By far best comparison video I've seen. Plus I love your artistic style. So much how I shoot and many don't get it but it's my style and I'm glad to see your examples.
I'm with you -- 35mm 1.4L is a great choice for portraiture, esp. in non-studio situations. I also love the 50 1.2L too, though I reach for the 35 more... The bokeh from both are great, though of course the 50 1.2 will offer more at comparable focal distance from the subject. Thank you Julia.
Hi Julia, I favor my 35mm f1.8 over all my lenses as it shows what the human eye sees. This was the press lens used by reporters and military photographers. It's the lens that stays on my D7500. I also have a 50mm f1.4 and a 85mm f1.8 and agree with you that the nifty fifty is a non-distorting lens that is very sharp. My 85mm is also nice but used more as a studio lens or outside to get some distance from the group so I'm not in the way. My candid shots with the 35 are sharp and focus is fast. If I were to suggest only one lens it would be the 35mm in the fastest F stop obtainable. I also use zoom lenses for landscapes to frame the shot just right and use a tripod so a fast F stop isn't an issue there. But for some of my family shots, to catch that moment, my 35mm lens keeps getting the shots. Keith
Great video. I like that you gave your point of view without demonizing other choices. Thanks for sharing. I just bought the 35 mm f1.4 and I adore it. I'm getting by with the 50 mm f1.8. So far, I can't justify the expense for the 1.2. So far, my bag of primes is the 35 mm f1.2, the 50 mm f1.8, and the 100 mm f2.8. So far, my bag of zooms gets more work as they are practical for sports. That kit is 16-35 f2.8, the 24-70 f2.8, and the 70-200 f2.8. By the way, the models in your neck of the world are killer.
I like blurry background but not too blur that I can't see anything too, my fav go to lens currently 30mm then 50mm 1.4
I agree! Sometimes it's nice to have a super blurry background, but sometimes it's nice to be able to see the background too :D
Im currently using an 85 but you just blew my mind with the 35 🤯🤯😄😀
I agree that 35mm and 50mm are best lenses for portrait expecially when you need that subject have to be clear as well background. In 2014 I was in Shiraz and I used a 85mm nikon 1.8; my friend professor in Photography at Academy in Shiraz opposite to my choose had the traditional 24-70mm 2.8. It was a very good meeting to evalue portrait possibility of lens. I think tele is suitable to decontextualize subject, and wide angle has its best for subject absorbed in clear background, half-way to portrait/landscape together. Telephoto lens tends to crush the image, to make it flat on the whole, and to get subjec fat; the wide-angle gives depth, volume three-dimensionality to the image but get a subject tiny. Therefore it is necessary to evaluate also and especially what picture we are going to make. You run the risk by using a tiny model of too much tiny and viceversa for the fat model. Thanks for you interesting video Julia.
Your models are always SO beautiful
Now i want a 35mm🤔
The Non-L versions of 35mm are good as well, and a respectable photoshop that sells second-hand lenses might have a good copy of such a lens as well. 35mm and 50mm are relatively inexpensive for them being close to the field of view the human eye reproduces and, by simple coincidence the breaking index of glass is near to optimum for those lenses and only require a reasonably simple lens and lensgroup setup compared to wide-angle or tele-lenses.
35mm is $1200??? Wtf
Great choices. They are both great lenses and focal lengths. I'm a sucker for the 35mm f1.4, too. But those two you picked for favs are stellar performers.
nice to find someone who knows what they like without the technical jargon. You love what you love because of the way it looks
Thank you, glad you like it :)
So chill.
Julia, you´re a delight to watch and as a long time Canon- shooting pro I agree with what you have to say about the lenses. Well done and thanks. Petr
Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked the video!
You are an amazing photographer! You inspire me so much and I’m so glad I found your channel ❤️
Thank you so much!!
Yes, incredible portraits. Kind of jealous.
Me 2 she is the best photographer on RUclips
I am fortunate to find your videos at a time when I'm in the process of switching over to all primes. I have some great Canon zooms which I'm still going to hang on to but you've boosted my love of primes. Thanks for your vids, Julia, and keep it going!!!!
Thank you so much and that's awesome to hear! When I was switching over to primes, I also held onto my 24-70 for a while!
My favorite over all for portraits are the Canon 5D Mk IV and the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens. Since getting the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens my Canon 24-70mm F 2.8 was put on the way side. Prime lens are the best.
Wow, I hadn’t even considered the 35mm 1.4 before, really like it!
Me too before I ever used one - my life changed when I got to use it for the first time haha
Im a fan of wider lenses like the 35mm too ... your photography is amazing , you are very talented
Thank you so much!
This is an excellent video. Real world pictures and presented in layman's terms . Oh and your piccies are superb..
Now you have EF 35/1.4L II , it's sharpest lens i had in my hands. You can look color layers in printed sheets.
You convince me to use 35mm for portraits! I also saw a good portrait photographer on IG using mostly the 35mm! I got the Sigma 35 1.4 art!
I love your video's! Learn a lot from it. And yes, I would love to see a video about your other lenses since I'm considering buying a new one for portrait/travel photography!
Thank you so much! The next video is coming really soon! :D
I thought something was wrong for loving both 35 and 50, glad I’m not alone.
Lots of positive comments below saying what I want to say... gist of it, nice to see someone who embraces the 35 for portraits! I expected to see another portrait video using 85 or longer focal lengths. I often use 70-200mm or 100mm macro for portraits, but often my favorites are with the 35! I shoot with a partner who at first ONLY owned a sigma 35...and she got amazing results! Keep up the good work.Subscribed!
Thank you so much! And that's awesome to hear other people who love their 35 as much as me!
The sample photos were really amazing. I just subscribed to your channel now. Weekend is here I've atleast decided to spend it by going through as many of your videos I can. Cheers!
Your photos are really pleasing to look at. It has nice that sort of moody feel. I like it very much.
Thank you so much!
I love how you use the same lenses of me and classify them as your favorite as well!
I used the 35mm for portrait work too. It is awesome., it does give a unique look. I use a 24-70 now but I am thinking of getting a 35 again.
I just found your channel, very nice, warm and concise with a good explanations and examples. Well done!
Thank you so much!
Would love to see how your kit has changed over time and what you don’t use anymore. I love your work, I always get inspired.
I use an APS-C body and I have gone from using several lenses to just a few. My main lens is a 40mm which has a 60mm length on my APS-C body. I find it to be an amazing lens that I use about 95% of the time for my street photography and portrait work. I use a wide angle for some landscape work and one other work horse. I am glad to see others who don’t need twenty lenses on every shoot.
Thank you! That video is coming really soon! That's awesome that you found the perfect lens that suits the majority of your work, it definitely beats carrying a heavy amount of extra lenses!
I feel like I’ve followed you forever, yet I just found out you had a RUclips channel! This was so helpful. I’m moving up from a crop sensor to full and I have no experience with lenses on a full frame and your input is valuable! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! 💛
I enjoyed the, 'Is that a scratch!?' comment and more or less compulsive examination. Very relatable. Thank you for the video.
Haha turns out it IS a scratch 😫 luckily its just on the UV filter though!
Glad for filters!
Achieving tack sharp images with an 85mm is to use the single spot focus dot on the nearest eyeball to the camera. A UK Canon Ambassador gave me that advice. I noticed that you use a Canon 5D Mk3, I don't know how many focusing points that Model has, but all I can tell you is that 5DS or 5DMk4 especially the Mk4 would be a noticeable difference in focusing for the type of photography you do. 😀 Regarding movement I would use the 5 spot cross ➕ position it on the screen where you want the models head to be in the frame. Just keep the cross hairs on the models head. I use a 5DS and it has a set of custom buttons for improving the speed of focus capture, which are also customisable, as well. Rudie Windson Canon USA does an excellent job explaining Canon customizable focusing system!
I first had a 5dmkii many years ago and the upgrade to the mkiii focus points was so amazing! haha. At the moment the mkiii works well for me so I might skip the upgrade to the mkiv for now and wait for another model instead. But yes, I completely agree about how to use the focus points when photographing portraits. I am planning on making an in depth video about focusing really soon :)
Yes! Id love to see you go in depth about focusing in different situations.
Off the subject slightly, I forgot to mention, I brought a Canon Angle Finder, really really worth while investment. in term of ergonomics, it makes shooting models full length so much easer! Try out for a week, I would be surprised if you hand it back.
Good info! My normal portrait lens choices are Nikon 50mm 1.8D and a classic 55mm 2.8 macro lens PLUS a 24-70mm zoom Keep up the great work!
I always thought the 50 would've been a waste in my bag, as I would always want to see more of the frame... But then Sigma just released their godly 40mm 1.4, which is closer to the diagonal of a full frame sensor (43mm I believe) for it to be 100% true to life. You should do a review on it, and how it compares to your 50 1.2!
Man you are so beautiful and I love your voice I could listen to you for days
Hey , im here after 2 years . I wanted to say that julia shoots with a full frame camera , if you have a crop sensor camera like me you can go to the affordable canon 24mm f2.8 pancake lens which is equivilant to 38mm on a crop sensor camera (24x1.6=38) . And 38mm is pretty close to 35mm , i bought it from a while and its very versatile and sharp . I Hope you find this helpful ^_^
35mm + 85mm forever!
Love your work Julia! You got yourself a new subscriber. I feel we have lots in common in terms of portrait, fashion and travel photography, it amazing to watch you grow! Best of luck x
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)
lol I bought the sigma 35 and the canon 50mm f1.8 stm as my first lenses because of your videos. I love the 35mm so much!
I have also fallen in love with a 35mm lens. In my case it is the EF 35mm f/1.8 IS. I love the image stabilization...
My 35mm used to be on my camera most of the time, until I discovered the 45mm. It seems to have what I like about the 35 with some of what I like about the 50. Now the 45 is my go-to lens.
Thank you for the informative video! I recently purchased the 35mm 1.8 and the 50mm 1.4 for my Nikon d3300. I'm looking forward to my experience using them!
I'm glad you liked it, and enjoy your new lenses!
Hey Julia, Thx for this series of videos on the lenses you use/no longer use. They had a great influence over my unending indecisiveness. After watching 3 of them you convinced me to buy the 35mm and 50 1.2, which represents a huge upgrade for me as I only had a 24-70. I have yet to buy the 35 (I also love the deformation it creates when shooting close to the model) but I'm super happy with the 50, although the speed of autofocus is indeed a bit behind when the subject is moving. but I knew it when buying it thanks to you and I reckoned it was worth saving a 1000 euros (France). maybe I'll upgrade this lens one day. keep up the good work. Cheers,
You are the best Im so happy I found your video! finally after so much research that didn't help until I found you Thank you sooooooo mucccch take care!!!
Your video inspired me to get the 50mm 1.2. Love it!!!
Beautiful, thank you so much!
Great video and reason why you love the lenses. Great examples.
Thank you so much!
Your work is ridiculously gorgeous!
Liked and subscribed. :-) I'm a freelance wedding and portrait photographer here in the Philippines. It's so great to know that there are still photographers who prefer more details on the subject and not totally washed out the picture.
Thank you so much!
My personal fav for portraits is the 85mm 1.2 mark i not the mark ii. Something about it’s optics just gives it character.
and your photos are amazing!!!
Thank you!
Really enjoyed the monologue. Who else is always thinking about the best combination of primes? I'm at 35mm 50mm and 100mm. Feel that 100mm is better than 85mm as it doubles as a short telephoto for other non-portrait usage.
Thank you! And hmm good question, a few years ago I would have said 35 + 50 + 85, but ever since I got the 135, I might agree with you that a telephoto is a good lens to have in the mix, especially if you shoot weddings!
I agree with everything you said. My first prime lens was an 85MM. Had it for months and have rarely used it, first time in studio it was cutting off too much detail, and found myself whipping out my 24-105, and noticed most of the best shots were at 33mm-50mm. PS I thought you were a model!
Thanks. I've been through most of your videos and on the strength of your images have just invested in a 35mm. Keep up the good work!
Ah that's awesome to hear, I hope you love using it!
Love to see a video on how you light your videos !! Love your work
I would love to make that one day! And thank you :)
Thank you very much for a informative Video.I have a Canon 80D, should I upgrade my camera or should I buy the two Lenses you are reviewing?
I have no idea why i like your accent so much. And yes, 35 and 50 are awesome. Fujinon 35 f 2.0 apsc is my 1st lens, and it is really good.
Thanks for this video, Julia!
Great choice of lenses!! All of them work well!!
Weird question, but what microphone are you using? The audio is great!- Also LOVE your videos
Nice to finally find someone who don't go for extreme bokeh. That makes the pictures extra awesome.
Then you can use a crop sensor camera, it wont have extreme bokeh as full frame even wide open.
I think so too! It's nice to see some surroundings of your location sometimes 😊
Tom Vestvik hahaha same thinking
It's actually not about bokeh, but compression a totally different subject, but nevermind.
Yes, but the compression changes based of focal length and when Julia talks about bokeh she is really talking about the surroundings of location, and this is the compression and is a property of field of view, so focal length and crop factor is the key here.
Dope video. I’ve been debating this very dilemma (35 vs 50) for a long time. This crystallizes their use case for me very well. Thank you.
35L is my favourite..I love the way it renders color.
I love my 35mm 1.8!
Thank you for your video ma'am!
Just a random thought.
I wish Canon would take their 55-200 and make a f2.8 version of it.
Just rambling :)
I have Fuji 23mm and 35mm (35mm & 50mm ff equiv) and now I can stop looking for 85mm ff. The 2 primes are enough for what I’m doing now ;)
Good video. I love using lenses which are just "not meant to take that kind of shot!" to take that kind of shot. Case in point, just as you like the quirky look that 35mm gives to portraits I've also started using my Tamron 15-30 to do the same with individuals and groups (although you DO have to be careful to keep people as close to the center as possible lest they become twice as wide as nature intended towards the edges) and using my Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 for landscapes. I do own Canon's 50mm f1.4 -for 6 years now, but for some reason never really fell in love with it.
Yess, I love that! I can only image how many cool shots you could get with a 15-30! And yes I agree, even with the 35mm you have to be careful with what's in the edges of your photo because of distortion.
Yes, there is some distortion at 15mm, even after correction, but hey, they are still kids. :) www.wayneslandphotography.com/Christmas/i-LCCMtX7/A
Yes I want to know what you use to before these expensive ones! Pleas e
Great video. Love your photo editing style
Awesome awesome assessment. Next video. Teach us how to have the money for these lenses. Haha ;). Cheers sister!
Very cool video. I found out that I also like 35mm. Thank you!
I love her 😩
I love 35 most 😁
I'm interested in the lenses you don't use anymore & the reasons you dont. I struggle with which lenses to carry around so this would be interested.
I've started working on that video so I'll be uploading it soon! I also used to struggle with what lenses to take with me, so I would take all of them and my camera bag used to be so heavy haha
For me 16-35, 50 and 85 work great together. Depending on what I shoot I sometimes leave either the 50 or the 85 at home. But I think everyone has a different opinion on that topic 😬
Big like for the kitty!
Love the way you talk... Loved watching you ..
I really love how your edited your photos..Thanks for sharing your presets.
Great Lens video Julia. Which lens you used for make this video.......
Great video!
I actually have been shooting with Nikon for years and recently just bought my first canon. So now I’m looking for some L lenses.
Your shots looks great.
Thanks a lot. Well explained than most of the other comparison videos. Thanks again!!
Average at best. Photographers who have shown 85mm and 135mm cut off at the knees her comment about lack of distortion. It may not seem like the 50mm has much, but samples from 85mm to 200mm speak more loudly.
Really like the 3 dimensional look of the 35mm.
Yeah me too! So much more depth and detail :D
first video of this channel and subscribed! amazing portraits and photos!
Thanks Julia, I’ve only just found you and sub’d. Thank you for steering me away from the usual 85mm scenario. I guess this is best for studio work and head shots. Could one get the wide angle, no distortion and bokeh with the 50mm 1.4 if one stepped further back from the subject? In which case this would be the one for me to buy. I might go for the Sigma Art 50mm as I used to have a Sigma Art 35mm before I sold all my Canon gear and the bokeh was really top spec creamy!