I actually disagree, and I have been shooting for over 20 years.

When I switched to digital from film, I actually started with the setup indicated in the video. first the OG EF mount 28-75/2.8, and when I realized 2.8 was not great in low light I got the 35/1.4

Ultimately the problem with this is that you have 2 lenses, but are still very limited in what you can shoot. 28mm is not wide enough, and 75mm isnt long enough much of the time.

You then have to buy 2 more lenses to fix this - 16-35, 35, 28-75, 70-200, and at this point the 28-75 becomes redundent because you can just carry the 16-35 and 70-200. Many event photographers did this back then on two bodies, but you can just use one body too.

In my view start with a 35/1.4, not the 1.8. Then eventually decide on adding either a wide angle zoom, a medium telephoto, or both for a 2-3 lens kit

@Dj0sten

2y↑7

I shoot on 2 Panasonic MFT bodies and I completely agree with your recommendations for standard focal lengths. My lineup consists of:

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 (24-80mm FF equivalent)
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 (32mm FF)
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 (112mm FF)
Lumix 35-100mm f/2.8 (70-200mm FF)

I really only ever use the first two for any kind of handheld or event shootings, though the last 2 can come in handy a lot when I'm shooting interviews. The Olympus is on my main video body 95% of the time and it really only falls apart in super low light, but such is the life of MFT shooting.

Something I would recommend as well to anyone reading is to try to have at least one lens with a real manual focus clutch on it. So many of these videos talk about whatever lens is cheapest but they're very often focus by wire, which is horrible for video. Like you can make it work enough for events and less scripted work but if you're doing any kind of narrative work, I would implore you to have real manual focus.

@RicardoZuniga

2y↑37

I first started getting bunch of primes and over the years I learned that I should get gear that was flexible. Doing more with less is much better.. now on my camera bag i only carry 3 lenses:

Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 (gimbal lens)
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8
Sony 85mm f1.8 (for that creamy bokeh shots and tight compression)

Thats all I need. Got some macro tubes as well that I use with the 85 or the tamron 28-75 when I need those type of shots.

Best thing about this trio is they all share a 67' filter size! Same VND and diffusion filter without the need to change step up rings 😁

@nicolasheinemusic

2y↑3

Guess u're right. However I love to have them on my cupboard lol.

I actually use my Sigma 28-70 2.8 and my Samyang 35 1.8 or my Sony 55 1.8 for photos.

For filming, I use my Sony 14mm 1.8GM, Sony 20mm 1.8G and my Sigma 16-28 2.8 most.

Those are the 6 lenses I actually use... But I own 6 more I use close to never.
- Tamron 70-300 Telezoom
- Samyang 24mm 1.8
- Samyang 75mm 1.8
- Sigma macro 105mm 2.8
- Samyang fisheye 12mm 2.8
- Voigtländer 35mm vintage lense just to look cool.

All comments from YouTube:

@robertadams3666

2y↑1.4K

After 11 years of filming and photography I totally agree with this video.

@stavrozinio

2y↑18

same. being on crop since begining, 9mm, 18-105mm, and 56mm is holy trinity for me, and I could live without 56. most of my lenses are staying home collecting dust.

@raymondchan837

2y↑5

Same here after 10 years filming 🙌

@truepaulesko

2y↑36

I´ve been working as a photographer for 18 years and I find ,24-70 or 28-75 for that matter, useless. That´s why these kind of videos are not very usefull. Each person has to find his own method of working and the lenses that fits better for that way of work. Otherwise all pictures will look the same. IMO much more usefull 16-35 + 50 + 85 for example, or 16-35 + 50 + 70-200 depending on the environment.

@aCuria.

1y↑19

@lewiss66

@@truepaulesko Would you consider the tamron 20-40mm instead of the 16-35mm sony for its versatility?

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@hoanghiep6542

1y↑9

falling in love with the fact that u are explicit and honest with us about commercial information in your videos. also, this video in my opinion is suitable and general enough for beginners, and works as a benchmark for lens choosing process.

@nikkop

2y↑14

Couldn't agree more! The first and last time I was travelling in Japan, I literally only had these two exact same lenses with me, and they were completely enough for most of my use case! 🙌🏻

@smallscalecinema

2y↑60

Couldn't agree more. I've moved from multiple bags/cases to a large backpack to a small sling on most shoots (not including any lighting/tripod/rigging) A nicely priced 28-70 2.8 and a nifty 50 are my go to's but I could easily see swapping that for a 35. Great stuff!

@chillbro2275

20w↑2

Literally a weight off your shoulders. I had no idea about lenses and just invested in the 24 - 70.

@Havanu81

2y↑75

I usually shift between either my Sony 24-105 F4 when shooting handheld during the day or my trio of primes for more controlled environments and/or low light conditions: 28-2.0, 55-1.8 and 85-1.8. This setup works really well, and the carry weight of the zoom compared to these three primes is quite similar. And both options cover the range I'm most frequently shooting in, with the extra 85-105mm range being quite useful when needed.

@halfmoondigital

1y↑5

Was coming to the comments to say something similar. I think the Sony 24-105 gets slept on because it's f4, but it's been my go to run and gun lens ever since I picked it up. I just love it's versatility and extra reach

@jonc9772

1y↑6

mainly a photographer but totally agree. went to Iceland for a camping / photography expedition and only took the Tamron 17-28 and 28-200 FE. that's all i needed.even without this trip, over 50% of my shots this last year were on the 28-200. you can do a lot with zooms and i love the light weight and not dealing with too many options.

@derontompke

2y↑272

Another really good option if you're looking for options to reduce longer primes is to try a 100mm macro. Sometimes I leave my 85 or 135 at home and just go out with my 100mm macro because without changing lenses I can grab closeups of anything from textures for 3d stuff, ring shots, b-roll, coverage of snack tables, portraits, merch, etc. Depending on the system different focal length macro lenses make awesome dual purpose primes

@dslrvideoshooter

2y↑21

Great point. 100 macros rock!

@petnpetehomestead6126

What brand of 100mm is that?

@NiqHowie

Macros are always heavy! Haha good thing I lift weights!

@nakulanand4419

@@NiqHowie lol absolutely true. Had to get a new and better tripod for my sigma 105mm

@liquidmocofilmsllc4915

I own the sony 90mm macro 2.8 and I find it has a hard time focusing... I wanted to take it out to catch my daughter's volleyball tournaments but I don't think it will focus fast enough to catch the action... i have it on the a7iv but i get frustrated just trying to take some candid shots at home because it is very slow at focusing.... any suggestions?

I also have the tamron 28-75 2.8 which is also my go to lens and the focusing is great!!! So I don't get it. I almost want to sell that piece of crap lens.

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@BDFilmsWeddings

2y↑17

When I shoot weddings I use:

Fx3 handheld/tripod with a tamron 35-150 f2-2.8
A7siii on gimbal with a sony 24-70 f2.8
A7iv with a sony 16-35 f2.8

These three are pretty much all I use for everything!

@JamieSandel

2y↑27

Another vote for going wide + telephoto rather than midrange. I find myself reaching for my Tamron 70-180 as often as any other lens - usually at live events to get really intimate shots. I pair that with an 16-35. I very rarely need the 35-75 range on full frame, especially not when cropping in can help me in a pinch.

BUT shooting with a fast prime or “cine” lens is a unique experience and it is SO nice. I’m currently trying to decide which compact 35 1.8 I want to pick up

@dishxpert

1y↑1

I bought these two lenses for the Nikon Z system this Christmas

@Dj0sten

2y↑7

@ouatcharitytv1956

38w

I will give anything to learn your colour grading style! So soft and colourful!

@DocBoA

2y↑42

Using the Tamron 28-75 + 35mm f1.4 GM on A7iv is my most prominent kit. I also sneak in the sigma 16mm f1.4 in crop mode. Top Notch content

@harshnarayan8164

25w

Why would you use a 35 1.4 when you could get pretty much the same result using 24 1.4 in super 35 mode?

@nrt320official

37w↑4

Love seeing the tamron appreciation! I shoot on nikon and tamron lenses are just some of the best for the price. I mainly use a 50 f1.8 for video and a 24-70 f2.8 G2 that is just incredible for both photo and video, although i see your point about the 28-75 being smaller, my 24-70 is built like a tank!

@VoidedTea

2y↑14

I too came to a 2-lens combo which cover 95% of my needs. A UWA zoom, 18-30, and a Macro Prime, 105 2.8. I don’t like the mid range, so never really miss it. I also use 2 bodies, so that I don’t have to switch lenses. A macro lens is very versatile, especially on APSC body. It can be used as a portrait lens, a short telephoto, and a macro lens. The UWA is my second favourite and is a lot of fun to use.

@baloo1522

Can you help me understand why the macro lens is great for apsc? I just purchased a Sony zv e10 and an researching lenses. Thank you

@daburrrninator1891

26w

@baloo1522 because of the crop factor, a 90mm on an aps-c would give you 135mm, for macro that's more detail and the background blur will be creamy.

@ballafilms

You're absolutely right! A standard zoom lens and a fixed focal length are absolutely sufficient! I love you're channel 👍🏻😎

@faunatique5110

2y↑2

For my favorite fotography and videos: macro and portraits, I had a long time say 13 years ago the use of tamron 60mm f2 on apsc dslr Nikon D3200 which captured 1080P 30fps fullHD. Was awesome at that time for consumer level, super cheap then and cheaper today.
It was such a treat and for me a good multi purpose alongside a sigma 17-50mm, good entry level stuff.

@NatesFilmTutorials

2y↑23

The 24mm and 50mm are my favorite focal lengths. As far as zooms, I have the Tamron 28-75mm and 70-180mm. The 28-75mm is on my camera 90% of the time. But the 70-180mm gets used just enough not to sell.

@MBimmer

2y↑16

Have 4 lenses for Sony A6400 & NEX-5 and using the first two when travelling for street photography & portrait, third one for video & landscape(ish) and fourth one has been around since 2013 and works well while running and gunning
- Sigma 18-50mm F2.8
- Sigma 56mm F1.4
- Sigma 16mm F1.4
- Sony 35mm F1.8

@kaustubhnaik24

30w

Thanks. Good information. Did help me to take a decision. Your inputs are perfect. I'll stick to your suggestions.

@guelbergoes

I am a long time follower, and I have to say that your oratory is getting better and better. Thank you so much for all the contents you put up.

@FilipeMeunier

2y↑7

Been using the Tamron and I can't stop using it for events and promo videos. So useful it pays for itself in no time

@JacobdelaRosa

2y↑4

Facts. I debated carrying around a 28 and 85 prime but the reality is that I don't miss my primes at all. 28-75 is so clutch.

@Kenriko

2y↑140

Pair: 24mm 1.4 G Master + 70-200mm 2.8 G Master - covers wide and tight nicely. 70mm is a sweet spot between a 50 and 85 but can zoom to 135 or 200 as needed. The 24mm G Master is just an amazing optically perfect wide lens.

If I'm going with a single lens in a more open space I use the 50mm f1.2 G Master - in a confined space I'll use the 24mm 1.4 G Master.

Two Peak Design lens holders on the belt to make lens swaps easy. No camera bag just the lenses and the camera on a leash.

@Askaly

2y↑7

I just looked at the lens holder you mentioned, thats like exactly what I was looking for, thanks

@vincenzocelentano3520

Agree, I've just added a 90mm Macro for some special purposes, but made your same choice.

@mrmonday42

2y↑4

I agree with your selections and I almost went that route...I just prefer 35mm so I went 20mm 1.8, 35mm 1.4, and 70-200 2.8

@ytr8989

The 24 on my camera functions more like a 35mm lens. So, I like the 35mm lens that I use for every day shooting. But, I have the 70-300mm lens, which becomes a very nice 105-450mm lens on my camera. He forgot to mention the 12-24mm f2.8?lens that would be better than just the 24 prime.

@GreenDvL

2y↑1

Thats my kit but I have a little Samyang 45mm 1.8 just in case

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@Cecile2906

19w

You’re making an excellent point: I used to think that I needed to own several lenses, only to end up reaching for the same 1-2. I ended up purging some and am keeping my kit pretty small

@GertKombate

Thank you for this very informative content! I've been watching your videos now and then for the past 10 years, and although every single one brought me tons of information... I just realized that I never subscribed. Just did! And will probably be back for your camera guide very soon! Thanks again and keep up the good work. You're awesome.

@lxhk3595

2y↑4

In principle true, but it is so much fun to play with the different looks of the lenses. There are phantastic (and still cheap) vintage lenses, like the awesome Minolta 50mm 1.4 or the Meyer Görlitz Lydith or Oreston. It is an additional layer of joy in photography.

@RicardoZuniga

2y↑37

@seifenhasedreizehn4077

which vario do you use? :)

@RicardoZuniga

2y↑1

@@seifenhasedreizehn4077 NiSi true color nd vario pro nano 1-5 stop

@BarongoCalvine

your take on 85 vs 50mm prime? I am shooting on Sony A7c newby with a Sigma DG DN 28-70mm f2.8 and looking for a fast prime for beauty shots and car shots

@RicardoZuniga

2y↑1

@@BarongoCalvine if its for cars i would say 35 or 50mm prime.. personally i choose the 85 as my fast prime cause i already have all the other focal lenghts on my 2 zoom lens at 2.8

@RicardoZuniga

2y↑2

@@BarongoCalvinethose 3 lenses cover all my needs atm, i also choose the 85mm cause how it isolates my subjects on my portraits and I just really like the look. When im shooting portraits with a 35mm or 50mm focal length i usually want to show more of the surroundings hence why 2.8 works great being fast enough and still giving me some nice bokeh.

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@adeleketobi1

Thanks Boss,
You nailed the requirement just in the spot!

Thanks for the recommendation.

The two lens I have and use for my Fujifilm, from Fujifilm are:
35mm F1.4; and
18 - 135mm F3.5 - F5. 6 or so.

@photoguru6065

30w↑1

Picked up the 28-75 used from MPB for about $500. Great value and it's my standard walk around lens. I still have primes in my bags but this lens lives on my camera 90% of the time

@zoranm6432

2y↑13

I’ve got the three Tamrons for my Sony Siii. 17-28 / 28-75 / 75-180. I can use the same ND filters on either of the lenses and I find this is a fantastic option which gives me all the flexibility I need. Love the Tamron lenses.

@4968ace

1y↑32

This is great advice for videographers and beginner still photographers who are planning to do mostly events, portraits, and landscapes, but keep in mind that if you plan to do more niche technical shooting (wildlife, sports, product, astro, microscopy or macro) you’re going to have little use for the focal length advice here. With that being said, the main point of the video still stands: it’s not all about having the most gear that you excitedly buy all at once and then are overwhelmed and discouraged and never use. It’s about actually leaving the house and taking photos with whatever kit you do have. As a wildlife photographer, I will routinely bring a 600mm telephoto, a 105mm macro, a 50 1.8, and a 35 1.8 in my bag all at once. Only rarely can I recall not using each and every lens on a given expedition. I know the feeling of treating lenses like fancy toys, and one day maybe I’ll be wealthy enough to fill my shelf at my leisure. But remember that ultimately a lens is a tool. So buy slowly, only adding what you really feel is a hole in your kit bag. But… don’t second guess yourself for having a focal length not mentioned in this video in your wishlist bookmarks. :)

@SimonThiboutot-pq4gm

39w

So what is the best cheap camera to buy if I want to photograph the horizon and long distance picture of the topographic land ? I heard the Nikon p1000 is the best but it doesnt have the add on zoom lens .. so what is a cheap camera that I can had a zoom lens to do better then a Nikon p1000 zoom in ?

@rev_dude

31w

@@SimonThiboutot-pq4gm The nikon p1000 has a zoom lens built in which has a wide range of focal lengths. IIRC it zooms to a maximum of 3000mm full frame equivalent, which you are not going to beat with any interchangeable lens camera with a larger sensor unless you get into really exotic telescopes. The p1000 is built for extreme zoom, and it absolutely does just that. Don't expect good quality images though, pointed at the horizon you are shooting through so much atmosphere and onto such a tiny sensor that you wont be able to resolve fine detail. There are plenty of videos online which will show you what to expect. I just hope you want it to show that boats really do disappear from the bottom-up....

@davenolan16

26w↑1

@@SimonThiboutot-pq4gmYou don't want to go with the cheapest. You want to go with Best Value for your money. Right now the Sony FX-30 looks like the winner.

@jaloemimoe2319

35w

Thank you so much for this video.❤

@flochfitness

2y↑2

Thank you for confirming my lens selections! I use a sigma 24-70mmn and the sony gmaster F1.4. Appreciate the amazing content Caleb!

@Indo_chef

2y↑4

I added a 16-35 f4 to my kit this year. Best decision i ever made. I primarily shoot weddings but recently got into real estate. When using multiple cameras having a 16-35 on one makes my workflow so much faster.

@SimplyMinimalOfficial

12w

Hello, I know this is an old comment but was hoping you’re still active. I just bought a Sony A7III w/ 28-70mm kit lens. I want to get into real estate photography in my area. Any tips or recommendations? I still need to learn and practice my shots

@KienQuanCreates

2y↑18

Agreed 100%

@ignited_productions

38w

Totally agree. I've used the Tamron 28-75 for some years and it so great! Also just got the same Sony 1.8 35mm and I'm already happy with it. I think I will be using it more than the 50mm (the cheap Sony 1.8 which I'm not a fan of)

@AbdonPhirathon

2y↑1

Great video, Caleb! I totally relate to this. I currently shoot Sony and have the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8, as well as the 24mm and 35mm f/1.8 primes from Rokinon. They’re pretty much all I need for my event photo/video work. Small and light lenses that work on the Zhiyun M3 without getting fatigued at my events is my priority, so even though there are better and more expensive lenses out there, weight is always an issue.

I may add the Rokinon 75mm f/1.8 in the future, but I like the idea of only bringing what you need. I only have 2 A7IV bodies, so I technically only need two lenses, but every now and then f/2.8 isn’t enough for me.

@JonathanHeresOficial

2y↑6

I have 2 primes that i use 99% of the time for everything. 28mm f/2 and 50 mm 1.8 .. both in a7iv ... i dont mind moving myself around for the better aperture (Vs zooms) .. the rest of the times i do have a 70-200 and a 85mm .. but i barely used them .. the first two i can handel most of what i do ... also switching to apc-super 35 crop helps to have variety

@butchgo6130

47w↑9

I was addicted to photography since the film SLR days and I amassed lots of bodies, lenses, and other photographic equipment hoping to cover all photography situations over the years. I'm in my mid-seventies lucky to have reached the digital era that practically revolutionized photography from the way how you can preview before you press the shutter up to how darkroom photo processing was replaced with photo editing apps in PCs and Macs. Now, I'm content to be using only my iPhone and Sony RX100 for photography.

@RobollieG

34w↑1

I've got quite a few cameras, DSLRs and Mirrorless -- Sony, Pentax, Canon, Fuji, but I'd guess that 80 percent of my typical photography gets done with the Sony RX100 V.

@peeweebarney

32w

Mine is my phone camera. Mainly for convenience. @@RobollieG

@PeterLio

15w

Always wonderful, practical, and wise information! Thank you!

@ankurbagai1056

2y↑11

I am a fashion & travel photographer, so I have always paired 24-70mm with 50 1.4 on full frame and 17-70 with 56mm on APS-C. It works for me in almost all scenarios. If required, I just rent a 70-200 for shows/events and 14mm prime for trips.

@yuxix3700

I have 50mm 1.4 and it covers pretty much every scenario when I need people in the picture. The only exception is indoor when I can’t step back. Don’t really take scenery pictures much. Should I invest on 24-70 mm?

@ankurbagai1056

@@yuxix3700 24-70mm f/2.8 is one of the most versatile lens ever made, if you're going f/4 then go with 24-105mm for extra reach. It covers Architecture, Landscape, Street, Portraits, Events and everything in between.

@taufiknobo

2y↑4

After quite a while It always comes back to 16-35 and 24-70 both 2.8 and both EF mount

Using viltrox adapter with their 0.14 test firmware the AF works great on my sony a7s iii for talking head and B roll/ product shot

Thinking about getting the 50 1.2 though for a prime

@victordanielviolin

I use exactly these two lenses most often! Thank you for your content.

@samtoii

35w

Agreed! I have got the 24 by 70mm and looking to get a prime to complete the set.

@honestnerd

2y↑3

16-35 f4 and 85 1.8 is another great combo. I feel a 24-70 2.8 is the "only" lens you need (not 28-75), but they do get crazy expensive if you go native Sony, Nikon, Canon, etc.

@luisteo5925

2y↑1

Agree but most of the photo shoot i still bring 70-200 as a backup. I don't use 24-70 because the length almost same with mobile phone camera range.

@thrumyeyesphoto

2y↑4

The Tamron 70-180 has become one of my favorite lenses and has replaced my 85mm Sony 1.8 for most shoots. Unless I need that extra light of course. I'm definitely considering the 28-75 for a perfect 2 lens setup!

@byronbrimstone5163

This video is total gold. I had no_idea_at_all where to start on lenses for a SONY ZV E10 I'm about to buy (for mostly video). Now, I know. Thx!

@sebastienmaloron1660

22w↑1

I agree that limiting the number of lenses you carry is a good idea provided you know the type of subjects you plan on shooting. Since I use micro four third I can pack many lenses in a sling bag but even then I rarely use more than two in any outing. For travel, my pick would be the 12-100 mm f4 from Olympus and the tiny 9mm f1.7 from Panasonic or the 8mm F1.8 fisheye from Olympus.
Having less options helps me to concentrate on only what I can shoot another added benefit is that it motivates me to shoot more since I often come back to the same location with the lens I needed for a particular shot. So yes only two or three lenses picked from a store of many more collected over the years. The selection set the mood and theme of the shooting and helps me to narrow down the kind of subjects I am seeking

@arda_

2y↑31

I am planning to get a Sony 16-35mm f4 and a Tamron 35-150 to replace my whole lens lineup.

@JacobdelaRosa

Big brain move

@joshualaisequilla7264

2y↑3

I have the Tamron 35-150 and I couldn't be happier.

@bosshoss4785

2y↑1

Where can you even get that Tamron 35-150mm? I haven't been able to find it anywhere

@ViniSimoni

2y↑5

I think that the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 is a better choice than the 16-35 f4

@himanshudwivedi784

2y↑3

Go with Tamron 17-28 and 35-150 you'll be sorted.

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@kasparello

2y↑20

I got the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75 and I agree with Caleb that covers me 90% of the time, sometimes i rent an bigger zooms lens. I'm thinking about picking up a Tamron 70-180 and I should be set :) the new Tamron 35-150 is a very good option too

@tornoofo17

I picked up the Tamron 70-180 to pair with my Sigma 24-70 but I’ve never used it. 😔

@brauliofallas2741

2y↑6

the 35-150 + 17-28 is a great combination and covers really 101% of what I need

@mrmonday42

2y↑1

@@brauliofallas2741 That's a killer setup, it would be perfect if there was a 2x teleconverter for the 35-150, then you would have wildlife, sports, and landscape covered as well.

@ValentinA-nx9wm

@@brauliofallas2741 but unfortunately quite heavy. at least the 35-150

@brauliofallas2741

@@ValentinA-nx9wm I don't mind the weight, in a tripod or with the proper rig and a v-mount on the back making it well balanced and not front-heavy it's all I need at least..!

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@jamesmcintoshjr

Great advice. I once forced myself to shoot an entire wedding on an EF 50 1.4 prime (with the exception of a few glidecam shots using a wider lens). It's one of my favourite looking videos.

@wesley_b

Absolutely! I have a 35 prime and a 24-120 and I’ve never felt like I needed anything else.

@FitsTube

2y↑6

The new tamron 35-150 2-2.8 could pull double duty and do most of what these do in one lens, leaving you room for a different prime (ie sony 20 1.8 or 24 1.8). Rocking that combo on a camera like the A7iv with crop capabilities give you a huge range of options.

@kidcoma1340

It weights 1.165g though 😬

@RC-yj5sf

35 is not that wide for some case. And weight matters.

@arjenpolstra

25w

The lens is a beast. Ultra fast, super sharp and perfectly balanced on the a7iv. Once you use that one, you probably never go back to the lenses in de video.

@gearbarrel6237

16w

My son just picked up the 35-150 2-2.8 a few days ago. I’m floored how good the lens is in so many situations.
Sports shoots, weddings and street photogs. Definitely need a wide zoom or prime in the kit though

@gabrielmachadobsb

2y↑12

I'm really thinking about jumping to Sony just to have access to the Tamron 35-150. That and the sigma 14-24 would cover almost all my needs for most shoots. I'd basically be using just them and a Helios

@Askaly

2y↑2

Dont forget about the weight

@henrytheturnip

2y↑1

That Tamron is chef's kiss. I have one and it almost never leaves my A7S3. Weight can be an issue though.

@jackd4575

A version exists for EF you know! They released it originally a few years ago at half the price of the E mount. A bit smaller aperture at tight end, but really f/4 is enough. Much cheaper and lighter and with IS. What's not to love? (They discontinued it, probably to avoid competition with the much more expensive E mount imo)

@godsinbox

2y↑1

That tamron is a monster sized lens. you know, if you had a sony that crops in for video, then you could just use apsc sized lenses. and if you play it right, the crop coverage would be the same as 35-150. easier to balance on a gimbal.

@henrytheturnip

2y↑2

@@godsinbox Or you could buy the Tamron and get a better gimbal. Balances just fine on my RS2.

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@janetjones1181

2y↑2

I'm relieved to hear that my own limited range of lenses covers these. A small kit is so much more easy to travel with, in my own photogrphy/video work, not to mention more affordable and manageable. Thanks for your informative and clear videos and calm content. Please keep it coming.

@janetjones1181

Hi, I'm not sure what to do here, some guidance, please?

@AgnesRiley

26w

I appreciate this video. You look so much better at this age than when he started. I just swapped out my entire Canan gear for a Sony and now I have only two lens and just buying a 35 mm. Thank you.

@anmolsoni9957

2y↑6

I personally Shoot music videos more often so i find myself using the 16-35 and 50mm more often than any other lens

@surfspotelsalvador2901

2y↑3

I would say, as a m43 shooter, a Olympus 8-25 f/4.0 and a speedbosted XL Sigma 60-600 ~ 38-380 f/4.0 constant would do the job.

If I add a prime to get lowlight, that would be the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 ~ 26mm f/0.9. So with 3 lenses and a Speedbooster, I Will get multiple focal lenghts.

@kereisisjustas683

2y↑1

Hey, what is this lens sigma 60-600 f4.0? I can only find 60-600 f4.5-6.3

@surfspotelsalvador2901

@@kereisisjustas683 f/4.0 only when it has been speedboosted...

@jeddsaliba8518

2y↑2

i agree. i had so many lenses when i was on nikon before. but when i switched to sony apsc, i only have an 18-105mm and 56mm in my kit which drastically made my workflow faster. if a client wants me to use a specific lens, i can always rent it. saves a lot of money

@thunderstruck560

2y↑2

i love both of these but i find the tamron 70-180 is a must in my gear bag too. Its surprisingly light and compact for a telephoto zoom. I also love the 50 1.8 for details. I shoot weddings and i cant always get close enough with the 35 for details. But the 35 is perfect for open dancing when i need to be wider and capturing those things. I learned how to shoot with a 50, and so it was so nice getting the sony 35 being able to not have to ride the wall in cramped spaces. Ive also been using the new tamron 28-75 G2 for a month now and its spectacular. i hope they update the 17-28 as well.

@Ben-ig3bf

1y↑7

as a professional photographer I find myself using the 24-70, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm and 80mm primes the most. I sold all my other lenses (I have some special ones like 58mm helios 44-2 that I kept) But those 5 lenses are 97% of what I do

@SyntheticFuture

2y↑3

I really like the 28mm 2.0 from Sony. Not having a ton of room to place my camera the 35mm was just a smidge too narrow. And the nice thing is that the 28mm in crop mode still gives you a "almost 50mm". Has decent AF as well (unlike the 50mm 1.8 that on my A7ii will hunt like crazy).

@joshuachubbphotography

2y↑1

My first go round with Sony I had this lens. Great little lens. Not enough love from the manufacturers for 28mm. I love a 28 and 50 pairing together

@nadeemafzal8984

31w

I really like this upload and the topic is very interesting- after owning nearly 70 lenses I’m now down to
24-105 and 16-35 CZ - and 100-400 G master is my fun lens - don’t miss a prime or 2.8

@poocky100

35w

I also have a sigma 70-300mm apo etc….with macro between 200-300mm. I love it too

@nicolasheinemusic

2y↑3

@dslrvideoshooter

2y↑1

Need 2... Yes. Want all... Also yes!

@jer3006

@Nick, just curious b/c my knowledge is limited— why does the lens look cool? Are are you referring to just the lens or maybe a whole Voigtlander vintage folding camera? I notice they are sold on eBay. Seems like on a shelf, a Voigtländer 35mm vintage lens looks like so many others.

@nicolasheinemusic

@@jer3006 it certainly does not look like modern lenses. It looks like an 80s lens.

@jer3006

@@nicolasheinemusic Okay, good to know, Thanks.

@djordjenovakovic9409

19w↑5

So you want to be photographer 😅...two lenses 2.000

@SamuelStreetlife

Yes man fully agree with limiting option to be more productive. My go to lenses at the moment (Fuji APS-C) are the Sigma 16mm 1.4 (great for that 3D look when talking infront of the camera) and the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 (for reasons Caleb mentioned but additionally it can be a macro lens! Super useful for close ups).

@poocky100

35w

I have one right now that I use with my Nikon d800. The Tokina atx pro d 100mm f2.8 macro. It takes macro and it does landscape and portrait. I LOVE it

@CiprianTrip

1y↑3

I'd argue that 35mm is the only lens you need. If you need 24, take a few steps back with your 35 and you get 24. If you need more, use it on a 45MP camera and crop in post to zoom in. Or course it's not ideal, but if I were to choose not just one lens, but one focal length, it would be 35.

@letoxicm8930

same here. totally agree. I am also using a similar setup. 1 zoom + 1 35mm prime. so flexible!

@dominodevelopment

I'm new to the world of cameras and lenses, but this setup makes sense to me. I just purchased a 18-135mm to replace my 16-55mm and 55-210mm. This video helped me with that decision. Thanks!

@FrankellyValdez

Totally agree, my go-to lens is the 24-70 f2.8 and my second is always a 35mm or a crop body equivalent.

@miashah9736

just bought the Sony A7iii - with the tamron 28-75mm - thank you for the reccomendation! intitally wasn't even considering a zoom lens but so glad i saw this video!

@Olleetheowl

Totally agree. My personal choice is canon 24-70 f2.8 with a 50 f1.4. Sometimes with video I’ll use the 16-35 f2.8. But those are really all I use

@jairamado_

35w

I grabbed the tamron 28-75 g2 to go along with my Sony a7riv. I'm stuck between getting a 35mm or a 50mm for a prime lens. I think I'm leaning more towards 35mm but ill keep doing more research

@buckandbirdiemedia

I agree. Just did a 24-70 and 24 1.4. Sony full frames. Still keep the xeen 50mm around but for special doc kind of gigs. I found that is all I really need - wide, medium, close. 3 piece special perfection.

@pedroespinal6871

17w

Generally speaking I agree with your video. I have acquired a 85mm just for portraits, a 50mm for general usage, 28 - 200mm for social events, and a 100 -400mm with a 2x tele converter for nature, scenery, sports and astronomy photography. I only carry what I expect to need and this configuration compliments all my shooting needs.

@thebassderp9870

Went on a 2 week trip with a lot of hiking. Brought a wide angle prime and a zoom and it captured everything I needed. Kept things light and didn't have to worry about too many lens choices

@TamronVids

Love to see you’re still rocking the 28-75mm G1!!

@keysncoffee7733

2y↑1

I'm so glad to hear this from you. I have 2 of my cameras set up in the studio.
1) Full-frame mirrorless w/ the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8
2) APS-C mirrorless w/ a 23mm f/1.4 === which is equivalent to a 35mm lens on a full-frame 😀!

@godsinbox

interested if you tried the apsc lens on the full frame, the image circle might cover the 4k video crop on FF.

@keysncoffee7733

@@godsinbox That's an interesting thought. I tried it once and saw that it was cropped for APSC but didn't test 4K recording on crop mode yet. I've gotta try that!

@siemore

2y↑1

I totally agree, BUT I definitely also need a fisheye.. for artistic and action shots it’s an absolute must have.

@RWAquariumPages

LOVE THIS video! really puts things into perspective, instead of carrying 20 lens each time

@matthewjeffres4640

1y↑1

I shoot a Sony A6400 and my two favorite lens are Sigma 18-50 F2.8 and a Sigma 30mm F 1.4. This will accomplish most of what I need to do. Keep it simple so you can focus on creating spectacular content.

@maxuuell

2y↑1

You read my mind. Thanks for making this.

@I4get42

2y↑2

My m4/3 G9 basically lives with the 12-60 f2.8 - f4 on it for online training at 12mm. For travel/ kids-sport photos I use my 25mm f1.7 for low light times, and my 50-200 f2.8-f4 for long shots. (double all mm, and f-stop for Full-Frame equivalents of course)

@nikilragav

Tamron 17-28 2.8 + Sigma 28-70 2.8. I generally find 2.8 shallow enough on full frame. Plus for filming tutorials similarish stylistically to yours, I just really like the versatility of zoom.

I find myself shooting at 50-55, 70 on full-frame, and 17 on aps-c body for overhead most often. Much less often 35, 28.

For short film, I can agree that primes are great. Forces you to move for your desired frame

@kingmack324

I love that fact you showed us you when you started and had a full head of hair! I’m 28 and have grays’( and am thinning🥲) and it makes me want to capture more of my hair

@alexnicoll95

12w

Soooo helpful thank you!! Buying the Sony a6700 and pairing it with these lens recommendations!

@TheGeekZone

35w

I use a Tamron 28-75mm on my Sony A7iii. It's such a solid combo.

@FujiboHeavy

29w

Ive been eyeing up a 24-70 2.8 for awhile for my A7S2, and finally picked up the Sigma since I will be shooting a wedding next year. Very excited. I also have Sony 35mm 1.8 prime as well and its been solid. Great review!

@brutalkuhli8351

I'm a total noob and I'd like to say that I appreciate your content. Most of the time when I need some advice, I end up on your channel. I just got a BMPCC 4k and now I'm trying to figure this thing out and looking for info on lenses.

@CINENIMUS

2y↑2

I found that a tele-photo macro is a must as it doubles as macro as well as medium telephoto. And a zoom or a medium wide 👌

@Whodini6likesSharpGF

35w

This is so true. The first nikon Z lenses from 2018 have been a standard zoom and a 35mm prine as well

@calebpcollins

Fantastic video! I’ve been meaning to watch it since you dropped it.. I’ve been a real estate photographer/videographer for the last 10 years and content creator and I have for sure gotten lost in the lens forest. In the last month I have started to pair down and sell off what is fluff and unnecessary gear. Your right! Going in with less can make you focus on what’s important and getting the shot. Right now my work horse setup is: A7IV, 16-35mm f/2.8 GM, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 and Sigma 24mm f/1.4 for my talking head content in studio.

@one901

2y↑1

I love those 2 lenses. I’ve been using 35 f1,8 and Tamron 70-180 for portrait work.
For video, the 35 and 28-75 is always the options on my a7siii

@amateurambience

Great advice! thanks for sharing!

@andrisfridrihsons7885

what amazing picture and sound quality. wow

@simplegear

Totally agree. I use a Canon M50 currently. When I purchased it, I got the body only and purchased a Sigma 16 and a Canon 22. Works for me. Love the 24-70 range lens though.

@villagranvicent

Leaving for a trip to Turkey next week, I spent hours deciding which camera gear to take, and at the end my Canon RP + RF 35mm f1.8 & RF 24-105 STM is all I am taking along. 👍🏼

@TypewriterChicago

2y↑2

Great video! When I first started out with interchangeable lens cameras, I was worried about needing tons of lenses. As it sits now, I only have two lenses for my main camera, a 28 equivalent and a 50 equivalent. For full frame I keep literally a 28 and 50, and a 300 on the side for when I need it. Other than that, I'm set. I don't really use zoom lenses. The other thing is macro, but like telephoto that's more specialized. I rock a wide and a standard all day long! Also helps to buy old lenses. Do your research, but some vintage glass is stunningly sharp and clear with price tags that make you feel like a crook!