If you could only choose 2 lenses FOREVER, what would they be? 🤔🎥

Hey man, just wanted to tell you, that the balance of humor and information ist just perfect. The delivered information is always on point, while its entertaining as well. well done!

The problem is: you use different lenses for different type of shoots... So run-and-gun I use mostly with my Lumix 20-60mm because it is light, and I will film with the 24-105 F4 when I need more reach or want extra stabilization. However: if I shoot greenscreen, or music video, or portrait, or any controlled situation, or in low light I will pick any of the 35/50/85mm F1.8. Next lens? Might be the 70-300 for the next vacation, or the 24mm, or the 18mm... Lenses are also an addition I'm afraid. All filmed on my S5iiX or S5 ofcourse 🤛

One of the things I miss from when I shot 16mm film is how great the 8X to 10X zooms were for that format. The Canon 8-64mm T2.4 was really nice. And, that was the same lens they used on The Hurt Locker. Then, I really loved the Zeiss lenses, which were the 10-100mm T2 and 12-120mm T2.2 because they covered such a great range. Best part is they were more affordable than Super 35mm zooms of similar zoom range. Of course, those lenses were part of my college equipment available for us to “rent” out for our projects. However, I am very happy with my set of PL cinema lenses these days. I have a good set of Zoom Lenses. They do require me to swap lenses as they don’t have that 8X or 10X range. But they are Parfocal and have minimal to zero focus breathing. Plus, at T2.8 they are pretty fast for cinema zooms. If I need more light then I go to my cinema primes, which are from the same brand and match wonderfully. Only challenge there is that the lenses have different outer diameters from the zooms so I need to swap the back on my matte box. Fine trade off however for the benefits of the primes. Also, the primes cover VistaVision and that’s really nice should I move up to that sensor size. But then I have my still photography lenses. Different beasts all together. I love being able to use an adapter to put my vintage lenses on to the still camera. And, I’ve been shooting film again and doing some comparisons with the same lens on the film camera and the digital thanks to using the adapter. It’s also great to find those improvements that still lenses have made with better close focus distances and faster apertures. The vintage lenses are smaller and lighter ironically. But, fully manual and no electronics. The modern still lenses communicate with the camera and do great autofocus and lens control from the camera body, while still having an iris ring and focus ring for manual control. The cinema lenses I have still have no electronics for camera communication. I’m in communication with the manufacturer about getting /i Technology into future lenses, but that will drive up cost. Worth it for lens metadata. But, it does come to experience and knowing your needs. Again, I’d love for a more singular zoom for my cinema purposes that had 10X range like back with Super 16. But, that gets heavier, longer, and more expensive for Super 35. And, not to mention VistaVision/Full-Frame it is even pricier and bulkier. But then, it’s nice when a cinema camera has a Super 16mm Window and you could find those old S16 Zooms for cost online. Accepting S16 unique look is worth it for that range to speed up shooting in run and gun scenarios.

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This is great. I get asked for camera recommendations from beginners quite a lot. The thing is they often haven't considered lens choice yet. I'll share this video with them. Thanks Sam!

This video deserves so much more attention. Loved the intro, loved the pacing, loved the personal b-roll and personality. Really loved it, Sam. By the way, I recently bought your audio presets. Any chance you'll update them for the DJI Mic 2, or do you think they're... too similar sound wise? 🤓 Full disclosure: you're one of the KZfaq channels I analyze to learn from.

Sam, this is an EXCELLENT video! It will definitely help a lot of people ;) I need that 100 Macro!

Great video Sam! I believe that you can do everything with just one lens (well almost everything) when your budget is tight. I have used just one cheap 50mm for 95% of my photography/video work for most of my 25 year old career. When you can't afford to buy multiple lenses you adapt and make what you already have work for you. It might be harder sometimes but it is totally doable.

I think these short videos are very good, I like this👍 I have the 20-60mm and the 85mm are good for a lot of things, but I would also like 70-200mm and 100mm macro.

This is the only video you ever need to watch before buying lenses ;)

Don't forget the questions: How fit are you? How long or far do you need to carry your gear? How shaky is your grip? How much warning do you get before having to take a shot? How shy are you? How long do you like to keep using stuff? With all cameras and lenses being good these days, little things make a big difference (size, weight, stabilization, focus speed). Thanks

Great little video to understand bit more about those type of lens. 👍

I bought into RF two years ago and figured out quickly that RF 28-70 f2 and RF 70-200 2.8 were it for 95% of my work, and 85mm 1.2 for portrait work / head shots. I sold everything else. Sadly for video they were a let down. Le sigh. So I’ve been building up Irix cine lenses since, and finally don’t need for anything how.

I was going to grab the Lumix 85mm 1.8 Prime until I saw in sitting on your shelf, gathering dust at the start of the video, you've put me off now!! ;) Lol! In all seriousness though, great video Sam and thanks for the info...as a recent convert from Lumix MFT (G9) to Full Frame (S5), I've been binge watching yours and Josh's vids and they've been super helpful! Thanks so much and keep up the great work! Best wishes from north of the border! :)

I had no idea about lenses but found out on KZfaq that the 50mm 1.8 was a great lense at a great price so got that for my little Canon APSC. Had no idea what the 50 meant - I thought they were like numbers on a football shirt. I got a job filming an interview for a local company and all I can say was thank fu** the room was big enough!

Great video like usual. Just sold my 20-60mm kit lens to buy a sigma 24-70 art lens or maybe the 28-70 contemporary. Still undecided.

Solid advice I wish I'd know years back when I started lol. Now through trial an error I've got my lens collection pretty sorted, just bought the 7artisans Cine primes set which are great but I'm so tempted to buy a 600mm for suer distance stuff. If you want those anarmorphics to have a better min focus distance buy some diopters 😛

My Favorites are RF 24 to 70 f 2.8 (soon to be RF 24 to 105 f2.8), My RF 100 to 500 and my RF 14 to 35 gives me everything I need but I do have 7 Primes and a 1.4 converter as well - but will that change if I make the change - cracking video Sam you are smashing it and a cool edit to MW 😁😁

I bought the S5II without the kit lens (body only), and a Sigma 28-70 f2.8. Fantastic camera and fantastic lens, it's a killer combo!!! With the S5II you have more or less two lenses for each lens 🤔just switch to crop-mode (works for most resolutions), it transforms my lens to a 40-105mm lens. I use this feature surprisingly often!

Lumix 24-105 f4 is my go to. Has ois, a little macro, and with the 60fps crop on my S5 gives you get even more reach if you want it. She’s a big girl but my 50 and 85 prime have been collecting dust ever since I added it to my kit.

Iv recently subscribed to your channel. Your information is fantastic and you know your stuff. Im after some advice im new to photography/videography, i bought a lumix s5 1st gen, i want to do dog videography and photography and Instagram reels. Which 1 of these lenses would be best for this kind of job. - sigma 85mm art lens f1.4 or -sigma 105mm art f1.4 or -sigma 70/200mm f2.8. Im looking for high quality videos and pics with blurred background pro lens. Or not unless u recommend something different. Any advice would be much appreciated, thank you.👍

I was waiting for this thank you! Also do u have a black magic monitor?

What to choose if my focus is diverse: music videos + podcasts + vlogging? For now just need 1 lense do all. Have Sony a6400

I started with a full frame equivalent zoom of 24-120mm f7-f11. That was decent at most things except wildlife. But it was crappy at low light and didn't look very cinematic. That tought me what I needed next.

If I had to pick three lenses, which might be a good number to consider over time, I would go with (full frame figures): 1. 24-105 zoom F4 (or alternatively expensive 2.8) for everyday use 2. 80 mm prime for killing it sharp when needed 3. 200-300 mm zoom for lurking. 😂

I was thinking between 18mm vs 24mm for travel photography and vlogging for landscapes, indoor and events when we holiday like going to theme park and museum? Any thoughts.

If only I had this video when starting out 😄 lots of valuable info in a clear and understandable package, great video 👏👏 Nowadays my criteria for finding new lenses is: 1. is it anamorphic 2. If not, then pass lol I’m kidding (mostly 😅) but for reals I think my next lenses might be some of those Sirui FF lenses 😃 also that hair dryer at the beginning 😂

Hi Sam, I have a S5IIX. Currently in my bag I have the 20-60mm kit lens and a Sigma 16mm prime. For the kind of lifestyle shots I’d like to get a 35mm prime would be a good addition, do you agree? Btw I recently went on safari and was gutted not to have a longer lens 😢

No 85mm should ever be collecting dust.

I use a Sigma 16 mm F1.4 on my Sony ZV E10 for live streaming from my desk. However, some are going to Viltrox 23mm f1.4 which they say is more falttering to the face. Opinion?

Hi Sam. Currently deciding on a hybrid camera. Comparing S5ii, A74, R6ii, Z6ii etc. Do a mix of photo and video. Photos mostly nature oriented from scenery to macro to wildlife. Video the same mix plus talking heads, architecture etc. Would you say one of the above cameras is a clear choice or would they all be good? Which would you choose? Thanks.

I love and use all of my lenses especially the different prime lenses from Sigma Art or the 85mm Sony G-Master even if I don't use this so often- but when I use it I enjoy it. But actually I use mostly the 24-70 Sigma Art f 2.8 DGDN and probably I won't need the FE 4/70-200 MACRO G OSS II because I don't use this focal length so much, but it is fun to use it and I won't miss it. But if I see the amount of money I invested in lenses and cameras over the last 5 years other people would buy a nice car for I ask myself is it necessary? Yes it was for my health because photography is my hobby and passion and when I go outside I really get my mind clear and come down and I enjoy it still and I do it since 1994 since I bought my first camera a Canon AE1 that I still have today. :-)

Just buy a 10-400 F1.2 that wighs only 600 grams and cleans your kitchen !! Kodak makes one , problem solved! Kidding :) my next lesne I think would be a 35 1.8 or 50 1.8 for the S5 II , followed by 40 F2 for my ZF.

If there was a perfect lens, it would be like an 18-200 f1.4 image stabilized, for full frame, without being big and heavy and expensive. Though I know that’s impossible haha

Wish I watched this video 10 years ago

They made interchangeable lens camera because one lens won't do. Most working photographers need about 5 or six lenses. And depending on what you shoot will be different

I NEED THEM AAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!! :)

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