ZOOM VS PRIME? Quick Guide On Choosing The Right Lens (tutorial begins at
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Dope video, I think I’m going back to a prime set lol. Swag fit as well!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks man.
By the way! We need to do a video together or a live-stream. I love your work man. It stands out against a lot of other UA-camrs 💯
Mark Bone Hell yeah let’s do it, you’re one of my favorite on the platform
You guys are underrated.
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In a Roger Deakins podcast, he once said something like "I like using primes because it forces you to make a conscious decision about what focal length you're gonna use"
Yeah, that’s a profound thought right there. I do feel like I think a lot more when I shoot with primes.
but if you had the discipline youd use the zoom with same intentions and rather than one focal length you'll have several. "Today ill use the 25, tomorrow ill practice with the 35" and so on and so forth
I think Mark is the number one filmmaker on youtube. The way he makes his video's, his style of shooting, knowledge, enthousiasme and openness really resonates with me! Keep going Mark!
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This is my 3rd time coming to this video because there’s just so much value here! Thank you, this is a great video
Im starting to be drawn to what you teach about film making and other stuff. Thanks so much for sharing.
What is your favourite Zoom or Prime lens? (tutorial begins at 3:12 BY THE WAY)
I don't have a clue about lenses - good thing this video came up
@@JustWojtek Time to start testing some new lenses out!
i'm LOVING the Canon EF 50mm 1.8 stm..i love all of it, the quality, the sharpness, focus precision, the colors..ALL OF IT!
I also own a sigma 10-20 4-5.6 that is perfect for vlogging, i also own a 24-70 2.8 sigma but it's awful, cannot focus, colors are flat but in the wrong way, quality isn't there..
Probably the sigma 24-70 f/2.8 for Sony. I currently own the Tamron but the manual focus ring just sucks, hoping to switch at some point. EDIT: the Rokinon primes are also really great to use.
I used to avoid shooting on primes but as I've gotten more practice and knowledge I usually put a prime on first. 24 for the win!
I've finally taken matters into my own hands and will be filming my own projects from now, I'm poor after getting a new camera and will only be able to get one lens within the next couple months. You've shown me the way.
With photography I never liked using zooms because I always felt like it led to me framing shots the exact same way. I would use primes so that I’d have to get creative, move around a bit instead of just zooming the lens to the point that I had a decent frame from my position. From this video it seems the depth of field is the main consideration for you when considering primes vs zooms. What about these super fast zooms? There’s a Lumix 10-25mm 1.8 for m43 (bmpcc4k) that would probably be amazing, ticking your dof box as well as convenience.
Thanks Mark! The place where I work just closed indefinitely and now I have no excuse to invest time in my videos. Thanks for all the hard work you put into making this videos. Take care!
Ivan Maceda keep at it 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 this is a time to grow not shrink back!
@@markbone thanks man. I really appreciate it
Great video! Recently got my Sigma 24mm to add along side my Sony 50mm! Perfect🙏🏾
Yes!! Great lenses
Like your style so much that I watch all your videos even if it's a topic I'm not interested about:)
haha, thanks mate!
Your work is exceptional! Love it!
Love this video, very helpful and informative as usual! Also a collaboration with YC would be dope!😎
Great video! Love how you break down the pros and cons of each. Binging your channel while in isolation 😂
Haha. Thanks mate
Thanks for the effort and sharing. You mentioned fav focal lengths for FF. Would your thinking be different using a crop sensor? Again, thanks. I am an appreciative subscriber. Thumbs up.
Another great set of lenses for APSC or MFT cameras is the Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 and 50-100mm 1.8.
This is why i look forward to your videos mark! Love the case study approach
Hanz Florentino thank you! Glad you liked it
@@markbone yes, as a documentary filmmaker myself, your content is a gem
whoah, i got the most amount of info about lens' here than on any other hipsters channel. thanks man, appreciate the info.
This hipster thanks you
As always, great stuff, Mark! 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video, wish I had seen this before i bought like 5 prime lenses! I always thought good zoom lenses were more expensive
Your work is really impressive, I love the video where you talk about shooting b roll without using too much slow motion.
🙏🏻 thanks mate
Really helped me out. So glad I found your channel. Thank you. 🎥🎞💡👍
Hey Mark. Thank you for this video man. I have 3 primes and 1 zoom. I have the original bmpcc with a Nikon f mount metabones speedbooster. Would you advice getting c mount cctv zoom lenses for This?
@Mark Bone A question regarding Fstops: On full frame cameras, making the aperture as open as possible gives you that razor thin plane of focus especially for a lens that goes to F1.4. That being said, do you rack focus like crazy on your shoots? Do you use the Sony wizard magic auto focus? or maybe a bit of both? (Good luck to Panasonic users on that BTW).
Hi, first I wanted to thank you for the quality of your videos.
Your videos and documentary approach have helped me a lot in rethinking and writing my projects.
I am currently shooting with an APS-C camera and I have 2 prime lens 35mm and 50mm ( 52 and 75 mm equivalent on my camera ).
I love the rendering of your close-ups in 24mm, which is very interesting for interviews or portraits. I have two questions:
Do you have distortions with the sigma or canon at 24mm compared to other focal lengths : 35/50 mm in particular ?
Do you find the result of the canon interesting from 24 to 35mm, I'm interested in the zoom for the versatility ?
Thanks in advance :)
This is great man - so glad I found your channel! Fellow Canadian as well!
Go Canada!
Thanks for the insights Mark!
Definitely a wild ride lately. Thanks for still making videos! We primarily do weddings, and that's shut down for a bit. Perhaps I'll work on a project that my wife has been wanting to do for a while.
Oh Man. Sorry brother, wedding industry has been hit hard
Zooms are fine if they are very fast. But those cheap lenses with 4.5 or even 5.6 F-Stop are not usable in many situations.
Look forward to your FX9 review. Considering this camera. Also a comparison to the C500
Yeah can't wait to review!
Great video, only have 1 prime 50mm 1.8, bout to get it out!
Excellent review!! Btw, what light are you using for this studio shot? Thx!
👍👍🎥 Great video Mark with beautiful footage, plus nice summary on Z vs P.
Stay safe.
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Amazing content as usual... Keep creating and sharing... Great inspiration, God bless!
thanks man!
Love the Sigma 24mm EF. Equally sharp as the Canon 24-70mm and actually SHARPER than the Canon 16-35mm f/4, in my tests.
yeah definitely sharper in my experience!
killer video, its really good to know your opinion, find you the most professional filmmaker fo the youtubers. thx men.
Matías Bravo Marambio thank you brother! Really appreciate that
Great content .... learning from this... new to the filming game
You can’t beat the speed and versatility of zoom lenses, but man I just can’t get accustom to using them really. I get stuck on figuring out what focal length I should shoot on. Rather than focus on the shoot. Primes just free my mind up and give me a look I really love. My go to primes sigma 20mm, 35mm, Canon 50mm, pretty soon I will add a medium teIephoto. I may invest in a 24-70mm just hearing your advice.
great tutotrials thanks man。I only have sigma 18-35 on bmpcc4k
Same bro went to it blindly as it seemed such a go to lense, now i regret going for it and not the 24-70. Gonna sell a few old lenses i never use to buy it.
Thanks for the great info, Mark! I subbed to your channel cause of this! You nailed it at the part that if you want your shots to be focused on the subject, then buy primes. BTW, I only have an APS-C size canon mirrorless for now, will the 22mm F.2 and 56mm F1.4 suffice?
The lenses you have all depend on the content you’re shooting. There’s no way to say if those are the “right lenses” but you’re covering a wide focal range with them which is good
You the man Mark!! Really enjoyed this one. Take care!
thanks man!!
I hundred percent agree you need a 24mm and I would say around 85mm everything else for the most part is just kind of not much different for the most part but there are sooooo many lenses its hard not to get some and try some, then you get a zoom or two to cover many focal lengths for unknown scenarios.. that is my conclusion but idk im a newbie lol
Great video Mark! I found it interesting that despite your love for the 24, you would go with the 35 if you had to choose just 1 lens. I'd love to hear you elaborate more on why you feel the 35 is so versatile
24mm is fine if you have a 50mm for those few moments you want to go in tight but a 35mm i would say can be little more versatile cause it gets you in closer
Thanks for the tips Mark! Useful as always :)
thanks mate!
I would love to shoot only on primes, but the IS in the RF lenses is just too amazing to spare it if you shoot handheld.
Thanks Mark for sharing your examples using the 24mm Sigma... absolutely stunning! I'm hoping this will be a nice lens to keep on the C500ii for most of the day :-)
It looks great on that camera, i can confirm!
Loving all these videos Mark!
Thanks homie. Hope you’re keeping safe
@@markbone All is well here, just staying positive and using this time well!
Enjoyed thanks. Mark - Manual focus - you did a video on it this BUT no one seems to talk much about MF - GH5, BlackMagic, etc these cameras demand MF how do budget youtubers and casual non-pro videographers deal with these situations? Thanks.
I've watched this video at least 3 times cause I'm super on the fence. For a Z Cam E2C (M4/3) with a speed booster, 18-35 sounds like a good all-around + low light (f/1.2-1.3 is possible I think) but I currently use a Contax c/y 28mm f/2/8 and a Pentax K 50mm f/2, both converted to EF. Also, "Rescate" was a dope film. I absolutely loved it!
I always find shooting on M4/3 less than desirable. Really feels like everything is moving FF these days
What are your thoughts on the sigma 18-35 1.8? I hear it's one of the sharpest zooms. Also great low light & bokeh
Nice tips!! Thanks for sharing! I'm hesitating between 24mm prime and 17-28 zoom... For what I wanna use, I think 24mm 1.4 will be great. Keep it up bro!
I friggin love the 24mm prime
Thanks for really cool quick guide
You’re welcome :)
Mark Bone: Are you using any filters on the Sigma Art 1.4 ? (A pro mist , or something, as sometimes it looks really nice/ soft/ with some glare)
Favourite zoom lens is definitely my 10-25mm f1.7 m43 lens,, it’s the perfect focal length, hope one day there will be a 20-50mm lens for LF
Side note, haven’t got a single job since mid jan in HK, anxious is crawling up on me lol
Harold Lau oh man, I’m sorry about what’s going on for you in HK. I hope you’re keeping sane, this all has to bounce back!
I am looking at a set of 2 Zoom Cine Lenses, the DZOFilm Pictor lenses, 20-55mm T2.8 and 50-125mm T2.8. Both are parfocal and for Super 35 Sensors. I have a Canon C200 which has this type of sensor. What is your opinion on Cine Zoom lenses such as this type mentionned ?
Videos are always one of the best
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You make me considering more to get prime lenses
Absolutely loved this video
You watched it fast lol
Nice video. I'd say if i'm run and gun i'd take a 24-70mm no hesitation (currently using a 18-35 + a prime 50mm for a run and gun docu it's a pain). If i have more time I'd add to it a 24mm prime and a 50mm prime. If i have time and money i'd rent a set of anamorphic cine primes. But it's more or less what you've said ;)
Yeah, good points, here. I also shot an entire film on the 24-70 lens. I love that lens, but prime is prime!
what prime would you recommend for a canon crop sensor?
What would you recommend for people shooting on Micro 4/3? I’m shooting on a an Oly OMD. I’ve done still stuff but nothing professional. I’d like to start documenting travels once the world opens up again. Do you have any advice for someone dipping their toe into video work, especially someone that’s doing it all by themselves?
I currently don’t have a zoom. I have sigma 16 1.4 and Sony 50 1.8. I shoot on the a6400. I shoot a lot of sports snd once I go back to work and save a bit (currently laid off due to corona) I plan to get a zoom. I’ve enjoyed prime shooting so much though. It has forced me to be more strategic in shooting.
100
Which prime lenses would you recommend for an APS-C camera?
Mark the FX9 is so amazing. I know you already found out about the fx9 by buying it, but I just wanted to say that. We use an fs7 for college athletics video as our “big” camera and I love it so much compared to our c300ii. I am hoping to get an fx9 one day for my personal work. We use the Rokinon primes a lot, they are cheap but look really really nice. Eventually I’d love to rent some sigma cine zooms... for sports we need to make quick adjustments so we often use a 70-200 for football or a 24-70 for basketball. Zooms are essential for some sports but you can make a prime work!
Yes I agree, the Fs7 was superior to the C300ii in many ways. I think Canon has made some incredible progress with the C500ii. It'll be interesting to see how this battle plays out between the cameras. I think Sony needs to fix some things asap. btw Are you looking to buy another Fs7? I have a package I'm selling with lots of goodies ;)
@@markbone I don't make the purchase calls at my school... but if the price is right I may be interested in an FS7 for personal work. That being said, I may know some other people who would be interested too. I have been looking at the FS5 used a lot on Ebay but the prices still seem pretty inflated for that camera, a lot of them are selling for similar prices to the FS7 used.
Trey Keys let me know :) comes with the original box
7:36 ...but with the *prime* lenses...
But, yes, that's one of the main differences.
Although I think that in situations of improvisation, with prime lenses you can defend the position for being close to the subject while with zoom lenses there is a risk of blocking the subject by someone standing in front of the camera. I've missed important moments like that.
Of course, with zoom lenses you still have the opportunity to shorten the focal length. But often with the possibility of zooming, we become lazier.
Nuno M Pedro 7:36 was all zoom lenses.
@@markbone you incorrectly said "with a zoom lens" when you actually meant "with a prime lens". I believe that's what the timecode was referring to.
Any suggestions on how to fix rf interference?
👍👍👍. Some really beautiful footage
Thanks mate!
love it brother, did you use the 24mm 1.4 sigma for the mile by mile documentary on the wide angle interview ?
No I believe we used a 35 or 50
Would love too see a video on your use of pro mist filters !
Soon. Waiting for some new ones to come out
Mark Bone I didn’t even know they were new ones haha
Mark: noticed you and Dunna and Peter McKinnon all look like brothers. Interesting! Thx for another super helpful & cool vid for this kid. 💛😎
Maybe we are 😬
Awesome to see you picked up the new FX9!! Whats your thoughts on the upcoming RED Komodo 6k?
I can't wait to try the Komodo!
@@markbone Do you see yourself buying one?
So I love them sigmas but interestingly, I use the 35mm for about 80% of my work. Step back for a 24, step forward for a 50. Not always true and I'm about to buy the 24, but interesting how we all see a bit differently.
Do you think having a 24mm and 35mm covers you for a shooting intimate character docs? Not sure if I should sell my 35mm for a 50mm or just hold on and save for a 50mm later done the line...
Primes have my heart
It’s been pretty crazy here in China, getting back on track now
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Hey Mark, awesome video! I was wondering how you get those kind of shots from the people (13:10 min)? I mean how do you talk to them to look into the camera, without making it akward. So that you can get these authentic feelings from them? Would love to get some tips from you there, thank you!
The shots I get of people looking at the lens are usually the last shots that I get. That way I've had time to build a rapport
Great video Mark. Which wide prime did you use when you were shooting with Super35? I’m having trouble finding any fast primes below 20mm. Or did you just roll with the 24 1.4 and adjust your distance?
Jordie Cee had to shoot 2.8 f stop lenses at 18mm like the Rokinon
I have a Sony 24-70mm F/2.8 G Master I would be really interested to hear your thoughts about how using it at 24mm stands up to the Sigma 24mm F/1.4. How big of a deal do you think that F stop difference is when it comes to film making? The Sigma is affordable so the price isn't an issue I'm just more curious if you feel that it's really worth me infesting in being that the G Master is a very good quality lens. I'm also interested in how you feel about the Sigma 24mm F/1.4 vs the Sony 24mm F/1.4 G Master being that they have the same specs. From the reviews I've seen they are both great lens with the only noticeable difference being that the sigma is a little less sharp in the edges. I know you're not a big gear comparison guy but I really hope you reply bc I'm really interested in your thoughts! Thanks for all the great content man!
You’ll be blown away how much more shallow the 24mm prime is then the 24mm zoom. It’s totally worth have as an additional lens
Hello Mark. Love your Vids, congratz. A Question: The Sigma 18-35mm art, for example, on a BMPCC4k are not the same that are two primes?
no, not the same. a separate 18mm and a 35mm will get you more shallow DoF than a zoom 18-35mm
@@markbone 1.4f against 1.2f (2.4f on a m43), its a difference :).
One thing, I am a visual designer. Let's make a MB new logo? :D
Hi 👋🏼 mark, what prime lens you recommend for talking head video on a7iv , 2 people in the shoot in home . 24 1.4 ? Or maybe 35 1.4 ? 🙏
Yes or a 50 for single shots of each person
What lenses would you recommend for a sony APS-C then? Adapted or not. Doesn’t matter. Speedboosters work as well if you have any suggestions
24mm’s are still nice. But 20mm’s also work at that frame size
Hello Mark, I saw this video and the one of the top 5 gear and make me wonder, when you get your first camera which comes with kit lenses, what you upgrade or buy next? better lenses or good lights? what's first? what's more important?
Buy a good lens. Learn natural lighting and then buy one big light and learn how to work that
@@markbone I was incline to the same conclusion but not sure 100%. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, it says a lot about you, you are AWESOME!, I really appreciate it.
It helps a lot! I might consider going for a prime one. I've got a Sony A6500 and lately wanna get an A7III or A7rIII to finally have a full-frame sensor. What prime lens would you recommend on it Mark?
35mm! Then you can set it to APS-C mode and it's like a 55MM lens
@@markbone wohoo 35 it is, then! Which one would you recommend most Mark?
Hey Mark, great video man. I have the canon eso r with the RF 24-105mm f/4 and a 50mm f/1.8, and I'm trying to do everything I can, to sell my 24-105 to buy the RF 15-35mm f/2.8, but I've always been attracted to cinema lenses and now I'm kind of discovering prime lenses here with you. I do videos for youtube, but also for companies, like promotional videos and events, also Love making short films... Do you have any recommendation for me? I have to think very well before doing anything, as gear costs a lot! Thanks and viva Canada (I'm also Canadian living in Italy!)
If you’re in finding your jobs/work lie in between UA-cam and film/client work then I think you might like the Sigma Art series. More affordable then cinema lenses and they have autofocus also
Mark Bone really!?! They have autofocus!!! Huh. Thanks a lot man 🙏🙏🙏
If one is working with an APS-C sensor with a speed booster, do the same considerations apply?
yes, but you just need wider lenses if you're gonna match what I was doing on the full frame
How do you feel about a mixed set of primes? Would you intercut a Sigma 24mm f/1.4, a Tamron 35mm w/1.4, and a Canon 85mm f/1.4?
Yeah your audience would never notice or care. Mixing primes is fine IMO. Hollywood DP’s sometimes want a matching set just to keep the look the same and technical aspects consistent for their team
Hi @mark bone , did you decide on the FX9 before trying out the C500? or did your decision come after trying both? Keep up the good work man, love it!
I had tried both out
The slow motion cropped was the biggest factor
@@markbone got it! Good to know. Looking forward to your review!
Hi Mark. I'm a wedding filmmaker & now also pick up more corporate works. Im also moving from DSLR to mirrorless ( A7s3 ), would you prefer getting a photo lens or cine lens ( meike 35/50 ) for this type of work ?
one more thing, I am one man band
Hi! Do you do online classes? Also, What do you think of the Sigma 18-35mm Art for APS-C?
I don't have the moment. I think it's a great lens when you need a zoom but it's still not a prime lens
Would you still recommend a 24mm focal length on a crop sensor (knowing that it’ll have to be 16mm on APS-C to get the same focal distance)?
Yeah it’s still a great lens for cropped and then you have for if/when you are shooting full frame
@@markbone hey thanks I appreciate the reply haha
thanks
what will you suggest for a crop sensor ?
What ever works for the content you’re shooting I guess? 24mm’s still look great on a crop sensor
How do you like IRIX Cine Lenses?
When you say the necessary lenses are a 24mm and a 50mm, are you talking about FF or super35?
FF
hey do you think a 20mm 1.8 and a 55mm 1.8 will be a good combo? I have the sony a7iii so I have the ability to use s35 mode. Let me know what you think. thanks in advance
that's a really really solid combo!
@@markbone thank you for your feedback! love you channel has help me a lot in the documentary im doing now.
Those 24 prime scenes are shot on full-frame or super 35? They look like 35 on full-frame to me.
When I started treating my zoom lens as a collection of prime lenses rather than having something that allows you to 'zoom in', I rediscovered my love for them. Or at least some, for some reason the 24-70 never did it for me, but I shoot 95% of all my work on a 16-35 f2.8 GM nowadays. I'm curious to find out how it stacks up against that 16-35 T3.1 Cine Lens from Sony, any plans on giving that guy a try?
AronBagel I love the 16-35 GM. It’s what I shot my talking stuff in this video on
mark why do you not use a gimbal?
Did you use the 24 with or without a speedbooster on the FS7?
Bendik Krause with the speedbooster (full frame equivalent)
Mark do you use Variable ND's or set ND's on your primes/zooms when in the field?
Greg Snell 100% all the time
@@markbone yes but which ones? I ask because I'm seeing some annoying vignetting on my 67mm Hoya Variable Density. Would you go for variables over set ND's?
@@gregsnell I find Polar Pro does the best job for avoiding vignetting because their ND filters are smaller stop range so you don't get the gnarly vignette
@@markbone Cheers dude. Appreciate you getting back to that #TeamCanada
Maybe you can help: what's special about Anamorphic lenses? i've looked around on and off youtube, nobody seems to give a good answer..everybody says that they are expensive, but not why..
Anamorphics shoot a 1.66 or 2.35 or even a 2.1 aspect ratio so they essentially double the lens size for field of view (FOV). So essentially when shooting on anamorphic with an aspect ratio of 2:35:1 (or 2:39:1) your lens length is cut in half. So if you shoot with a 35mm you get the frame size and FOV of something closer to an 18mm BUT you get the shallow depth of field as if you're shooting on the 35mm still. It allows for unique bokeh in the background on wider shots. Overall it's a more "organic" look that isn't so sterile as stills lenses. The bokeh on anamorphics IMHO and many other cinematographers would agree is that it's just more interesting and helps you isolate your character better
@@markbone Finally a good clear answer..thanks!