I have been a photogrpaher for 4 years now. I have used lenses worth as much as $5,000. The Nifty Fifty is the most versitle. Light weight, not obnoxious, great bokeh, sharp. You can always move around and get closer as needed. Definitely the best for Portraits and street.
After watching tons of videos on using my camera, you have showed me the most I can do with it. I've learned some really cool techniques and took some really cool photos of my cat and random things around my house. :)
I was expecting the usual “oh it’s a 1.8 which means bokeh” but this is probably the best video I have seen in a while about a 50mm. I really enjoyed this
If you throw away the kit lens, throw it my way! I have used sigma and tamron 17-50, but came back to the smallest lightest kit lens, it does the same job when shooting landscapes at F8. And after hours of walking around I don't feel like I have a coffin on my neck You say 50mm is better, but better for what? Not everything, right?
Got into photography last year and picked up the 50 1.8 as my first lens because of your video. Is not my main lens anymore but I still carry it with me everywhere I go.
@@PaulHeimlund Also, I'm happy to be back on your channel, you kinda disappeared for a while and UA-cam didn't notify me when you started posting again.
Fantastic lens! I went with the Tamron 24-70 2.8, which I’ve been happy with until recently, when it started focus-breathing. Maybe I should’ve gone with the Sigma ;)
I currently use a canon m50 and a t5. I want to hear your opinion on if this lens is good for close up shots and videos of tattooing. I want nice close shots of the tattoo machine and the needles puncturing the skin. Do you recommend this lens or have any others in mind
You could get it for your t5. However, if you want to go even closer I’d get a macro lens for your M50. The Canon ef-m 28mm f3.5 could be a good option. Hope this helps ;)
Bro what lens should i buy for cinamtic blury look? Another question can i edit the video footage from m50 transferring it too 11 pro mqx and edit it in adobe ruch or lumia fusion?
Great video thanks. I have the Canon eos m50 , I use the viltrox speedbooster, Im planing to buy this 50mm lens, do you think its possible to flip around the lens and use it for macro as you said, take in mind i have to use the viltrox speedbooster.
Paul, I enjoyed this viseo very much. It was informative as well as entertaining. I shoot with a Nikon D5100, but I'm planning to upgrade to a 24 megapixel camera later this year. I prefer using a crop sensor camera because I'm primarily an ametuer landscape photographer. I bought my 50mm f1.8 lens to photograph our church's praise and worship team singing. I was using my 35mm prime lens but I was forced to move up close which can be distracting to the congregation. With my nifty fifty I can shoot from the back of the room. I do have a question. I shoot in manual mode. I don't shoot at f1.8, even though the lights are low, except on the stage. I know that shooting wide open can make my images slightly out of focus. I generally shoot at f2.8, 1/160th of a second, with auto ISO. My question is, since I am shooting from roughly 25 to 30 yards away from the stage, can I shoot at f1.8 or f2.2 without blurring my shots?
Hey James! Glad you enjoyed the video. Shooting at 1.8 with the 50mm might not create as sharp images as eg 2.8, but the image is not necessarily blurry. When I use my 50mm I usually shoot at 1.8, as the background gets blurry and it’s helpful in low light situations. So, you should be fine shooting between 1.8-2.2, especially if your deliveries are for web and social media. Remember you can always sharpen the images slightly in post, if necessary. Hope this helps and good luck ;)
I’m using the 50mm with an EF-M mount camera (using adapter) when I try to use it macro as you showed it doesn’t work. I’m trying to take video but it doesn’t allow me to do either video or photos. Any suggestions on how to get it to work? I have a M6 Mark II and Viltrox speedbooster.
Hello Paul.... hope you are doing great. I'm from India 🇮🇳 and I love streetphotography . Currently I'm planning for CANON EOS 200D MARK II but which lens would be ideal for that purpose ? Need your guidance 🙏
Hey! I started out with a kit lens, like a 18-55mm. Then upgraded to the 50mm 1.8 as it’s great for low light. You also have the 24mm, which is great for street photography. It all depends on your budget, but we usually build up our kit collection over many years ;) Hope this helps 😊
I just got this for my Canon Rebel T7 but it is way too zoomed in for me. Is there any kind of adapter that might help with this or am I out of luck and just have to splurge for a 35mm EF lens? If so, any suggestions? Thanks
I admire your set up, the lighting and neat work. Thank you for sharing. I tried the night shooting earlier .. I didnt like the sky results but I loved how the trees appeared when kept the shutter open for about 20 seconds. Question ... the music track that started at around 0:43 .. who does it originally belong to? I have known it only from the middle east since the 80's I think but I had always thought it was Arabic :( lol
Thanks! And thanks for sharing. The music track is from Artlist. It’s based on Mozart, so I’m sure there’s many different versions of it and there was a disco version made in the 80s. Maybe you had an Arabic version of it? ;)
I’m a club promoter and a photographer and a videographer and a fews a go I just learned about the 50mm 1:1.8. STM Amazing I use for photography and videographers
Can someone give me some info about this lens? I bought this lens used. The issue I’m having is at distances of 1 or 2 feet, the image is sharp and in focus. But that is the distance I get maximum. Doesn’t matter what f stop I use 1.8 or 22. Anything past say 3 feet is totally blurred out. This is with af or mf. I’m using it on a canon t7i
I have the nifty fifty and I love it too. Didn't know you could flip the lens around and use it that way though so will definitely play around with that now! I'm using the t3i also funnily enough. I assume you shot this vid with a different camera though?
Hey! Yeah, I use a 1dx mk ii for video, as the t3i is a bit limited for my use. However, used it for yeeeaars and will never part from it ;) You’re gonna love to flip the lens around! Might take some practice, but the results are amazing.
All the mounts are technically ef, but some lenses are specifically made for either full frame sensors (ef), or aps-c sensors (ef-s). You can use a ef lens on a apa-c mount camera, but not a ef-s lens on a full frame camera. Hope this helps ;)
@@PaulHeimlund thank you for your help. I've bought the 50mm 1.8 stm today so I might get a couple ND to take advantage of that aperture during daylight 😊
Great review, I was in love with this lens until you said it isn’t for blogging 😭. I don’t actually do much blogging but cooking and I want upgrade my shooting. I got the canon 85 mm like two months ago, HUGE improvement but I can’t take the camera off the tripod for free shooting. What lens do you recommend for blogging?
There were times when I had passion but no money. 20D + 50mm, 30D + 50mm.. It taught me a lot. Apsc making it 80mm was a challenge. Zooming with my feet stopped being an issue after a while. Then I got 5D Classic and 50mm STM. I own it 9 years. I got used to ff+50mm so much that I cant put it away today. 5Dc is still a pretty competitive camera even though it is from the year 2005. However, the need of a video and a wish, a dream to make a progress in gear, made me make an order for R6ii+rf50. Picking it up this friday. Cant wait for the new opportunities out there. Lacking the expensive gear made me realize and proved it is not about the gear. Ps - luv ur vids!
Perhaps I'm a bit slow but it still wasn't clear how to turn the lens around for macro shots. I think I need more explanation rather than pictures that quickly fly on by. Did you attach it? Was it just loosely suspended? Please explain in more detail. Thanks!
I love this lens but had to learn the hard way about Viltrox M2 Speed Booster Mount ! At first it seem this lens was cool with the Speed Booster then focusing issues popped up somewhat. Press the Shutter button halfway down and the camera develops a focus mind of its own. This stuff was effecting my Shore scences (Blur) as Bright light as you explained became unexpectedly untimed issues (need to shoot at dawn/dusk) ?! So i just swapped back to EF-M Mount ?! Long as i can shoot with my 50 without a lot of nonsense so be it !!! 👌
Please keep uploading such great videos about 50mm. I am gonna get mine in just a few weeks, and will keep on following you to get the most out of my 50mm. Great inspirational content man. Learnt a lot of new things from you!
I have been a photogrpaher for 4 years now. I have used lenses worth as much as $5,000.
The Nifty Fifty is the most versitle. Light weight, not obnoxious, great bokeh, sharp. You can always move around and get closer as needed.
Definitely the best for Portraits and street.
I have had the 50mm 1.8 for about 2 years now. Thanks to you I can finally use it to the full. Really great tips, thank you
Great to hear! Thanks!
After watching tons of videos on using my camera, you have showed me the most I can do with it. I've learned some really cool techniques and took some really cool photos of my cat and random things around my house. :)
That’s great to hear!
I was expecting the usual “oh it’s a 1.8 which means bokeh” but this is probably the best video I have seen in a while about a 50mm. I really enjoyed this
Hahaha!
Thanks! ;)
@@PaulHeimlund I started watching more of your content and I love it. Keep up the amazing work!
@@blakegirouxphotography Cheers! 🙏🏼
Top quality video. You deserve way more than 10K subscribers!
Thanks! Feel free to share the video and maybe I get a few more subs ;)
Omg thank you so much, I wasn't expecting a part 2!
Hope you got additional value from part 2 as well ;)
@@PaulHeimlund I definitly did! And thank you for the amazon link for the ring
@@dinart8961 Great to hear! Have a nice weekend!
@@PaulHeimlund Thanks! You too :)
Sir You deserve more subscribers ❤️
Thanks! I think so too😉🙏🏼
Man, this is coming at the perfect time, since I plan to pick up the RF 50mm 1.8 when it's released! Thanks for the video!
How’s it going?
The RF 50mm 1.8 looks amazing! A bit more expensive, but is probably worth it ;)
Just subscribed. That reversed lens technique for macro?
Out of this world.
0:48 Don’t do this... unless you hate your sensor.
Check out where I get all my music and sfx from. If you sign up using my link you’ll get 2 months for free! bit.ly/heimlundartlist
STM version fron 2015 Canon tight? 👻
It’s amazing 🤩
The ha is for being nice to all camera owners .
If you throw away the kit lens, throw it my way!
I have used sigma and tamron 17-50, but came back to the smallest lightest kit lens, it does the same job when shooting landscapes at F8. And after hours of walking around I don't feel like I have a coffin on my neck
You say 50mm is better, but better for what? Not everything, right?
Hey! No, it’s not perfect for everything, but I think I say that in the video ;)
The 50mm is a great addition to a kit lens.
Hi Paul, new to the photography world! I’ve just picked up the EF 50mm 1.8 stm for £40, would you say that’s a good deal?
Hey! Yeah, I’d say that’s a pretty good deal, as long as the lens is working properly ;)
you have the best videos about lens I've seen so far! thank you!
Thanks! Really appreciate it :)
witch nd filter-size do i need for this lens?
You need a 49mm. The link is below the video ;)
Got into photography last year and picked up the 50 1.8 as my first lens because of your video. Is not my main lens anymore but I still carry it with me everywhere I go.
Cool! Yeah, not my main lens neither, but end up using it almost every week ;)
@@PaulHeimlund I'm now in love with the sigma art 24-70 2.8. I saved for a year to get it and it was worth every cent.
@@PaulHeimlund Also, I'm happy to be back on your channel, you kinda disappeared for a while and UA-cam didn't notify me when you started posting again.
Fantastic lens! I went with the Tamron 24-70 2.8, which I’ve been happy with until recently, when it started focus-breathing. Maybe I should’ve gone with the Sigma ;)
Great to hear! Sometimes the algorithm is weird. Also, I wasn’t very active for a few months for obvious reasons. Btw, which camera do you have?
You deserve a subscription bro. Great content💯
Great music choice
I currently use a canon m50 and a t5. I want to hear your opinion on if this lens is good for close up shots and videos of tattooing. I want nice close shots of the tattoo machine and the needles puncturing the skin. Do you recommend this lens or have any others in mind
You could get it for your t5. However, if you want to go even closer I’d get a macro lens for your M50. The Canon ef-m 28mm f3.5 could be a good option.
Hope this helps ;)
Great video Paul! Informative, stylish and entertaining! 👏👏👏
Thanks, man! And thanks again for the tip regarding the Godox remote, works like a dream now😉🙏🏼
@@PaulHeimlund Glad that I could give something back. Working on some videos on my own. You're a great inspiration! 👍
Cheers, mate!
Cool ways to get the most out of this lens. Do you have any recommendations for getting anamorphic type lens flares with this lens?
Use a fishing line! Watch my 12 camera hacks video to find out how ;)
Wow. It would have never crossed my mind to use fishing line. I will look into it. Thanks!
Thank you so much love this video
Love your vids man, I have this exact lens
Thanks! It’s a great lens ;)
Just stumbled upon this video, you area a great presenter Paul, i am in :)
Just bought a 50mm. It's now my no 1 lens. I'm done with kit lenses for the time being. Thanks for the tips.
Cool! It’s still my favorite lens.
Peter mackwho? Seriously how this channel doesnt have more suscríbers! Straight forward content no bull! What more do you Want!
Thanks! Glad you like my content :)
yow you're good. keep it going
btw my first time in your channel
very informative thank you
I have a Nifty 50 and rarely use it, I have a wedding coming up soon I may get it used :)
How'd it go?
Can u make a video on comparison between rf 50mm 1.8 vs this 50mm 1.8 hard to find on UA-cam 🙏
I would love to, but I don’t have the RF 50mm😩
@@PaulHeimlund it's ok np 👍
Great video and a great man! Subbed!
I just higher the shutter speed if it’s to bright
do you think i can use the 50mm for cinematic style videos? even with the crop?
Bro what lens should i buy for cinamtic blury look? Another question can i edit the video footage from m50 transferring it too 11 pro mqx and edit it in adobe ruch or lumia fusion?
Hey!
Get yourself a 1.8 or wider to get a cinematic look. And no, you need a proper pc/mac to edit the footage…
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
I bought this lens with eos rf50 can anyone explain to me why I can’t install into the camera?
Wish I could crush it with my 50mm 1.8 but it's got the focusing issues brand new.
Great video thanks. I have the Canon eos m50 , I use the viltrox speedbooster, Im planing to buy this 50mm lens, do you think its possible to flip around the lens and use it for macro as you said, take in mind i have to use the viltrox speedbooster.
I’ll buy the canon m50 mark ii with this lens… will that be great for photography?
This lens is not compatible with the m50. You’d need to use an adapter…
Whacked...Great vid.
So, do you also use the 50mm 1.4 ? Or do you really prefer the 1.8 ?
ik zit echt 8:02 maar gelul te luisteren, en totaal geen goede info over de lens te horen !
I do metal concert photography with my 50mm 1.8
Finally someone who says: "Buy a cheap ND-Filter (for filming)." Thanks ;-)
No problem ;)
How is this Lens for tubing?
Great for tubing, bad for vlogging
ua-cam.com/video/F2t10C48usk/v-deo.html , my way with the 50mm in uganda
Paul, I enjoyed this viseo very much. It was informative as well as entertaining. I shoot with a Nikon D5100, but I'm planning to upgrade to a 24 megapixel camera later this year. I prefer using a crop sensor camera because I'm primarily an ametuer landscape photographer. I bought my 50mm f1.8 lens to photograph our church's praise and worship team singing. I was using my 35mm prime lens but I was forced to move up close which can be distracting to the congregation. With my nifty fifty I can shoot from the back of the room. I do have a question. I shoot in manual mode. I don't shoot at f1.8, even though the lights are low, except on the stage. I know that shooting wide open can make my images slightly out of focus. I generally shoot at f2.8, 1/160th of a second, with auto ISO. My question is, since I am shooting from roughly 25 to 30 yards away from the stage, can I shoot at f1.8 or f2.2 without blurring my shots?
Hey James! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Shooting at 1.8 with the 50mm might not create as sharp images as eg 2.8, but the image is not necessarily blurry. When I use my 50mm I usually shoot at 1.8, as the background gets blurry and it’s helpful in low light situations. So, you should be fine shooting between 1.8-2.2, especially if your deliveries are for web and social media. Remember you can always sharpen the images slightly in post, if necessary. Hope this helps and good luck ;)
I’m using the 50mm with an EF-M mount camera (using adapter) when I try to use it macro as you showed it doesn’t work. I’m trying to take video but it doesn’t allow me to do either video or photos. Any suggestions on how to get it to work? I have a M6 Mark II and Viltrox speedbooster.
as for the macro shot 0:12 is that giving 1:1 magnification?
How would it go for using the camera in bulb mode? I have a T7i Rebel
Why is the pepsi in portuguese? are you living in Brazil or something?
Or something ;)
Purchased a Viltrox adapter today and getting my lens soon! thanks for the informative video.
Cheers mate! I also got an adapter so I could use it with my Sony camera ;)
Hello Paul.... hope you are doing great. I'm from India 🇮🇳 and I love streetphotography . Currently I'm planning for CANON EOS 200D MARK II but which lens would be ideal for that purpose ? Need your guidance 🙏
Hey! I started out with a kit lens, like a 18-55mm. Then upgraded to the 50mm 1.8 as it’s great for low light. You also have the 24mm, which is great for street photography. It all depends on your budget, but we usually build up our kit collection over many years ;)
Hope this helps 😊
@@PaulHeimlund OK Paul i have taken a screen shot of it 😊 for my reference. Many Many thanks Paul for your guidance 🙏 😀
I just got this for my Canon Rebel T7 but it is way too zoomed in for me. Is there any kind of adapter that might help with this or am I out of luck and just have to splurge for a 35mm EF lens? If so, any suggestions? Thanks
If you think it’s way too zoomed I’d consider something even wider than 35mm. Adapters can be expensive and not very good (at least the cheaper ones)…
I get bluer images
I have a canon T7, do I need an adapter?
Nope! You’re good to go :)
I admire your set up, the lighting and neat work. Thank you for sharing. I tried the night shooting earlier .. I didnt like the sky results but I loved how the trees appeared when kept the shutter open for about 20 seconds.
Question ... the music track that started at around 0:43 .. who does it originally belong to? I have known it only from the middle east since the 80's I think but I had always thought it was Arabic :( lol
Thanks! And thanks for sharing. The music track is from Artlist. It’s based on Mozart, so I’m sure there’s many different versions of it and there was a disco version made in the 80s. Maybe you had an Arabic version of it? ;)
I still can't take photos with de 50mm reversed, I click de shot bottom but the shooter just don't work, I don't get it. I'm using a Canon EOS m50
Yes I do agree that it's better than the kit lens.
Welp, looks like I'm going to Best Buy to pick one of these bad boys up later. Thanks!
I’m a club promoter and a photographer and a videographer and a fews a go I just learned about the 50mm 1:1.8. STM Amazing I use for photography and videographers
Is it possible to use the 50 mm lens for fireworks? If so what settings would I use? I have a Canon M50. Good info. Thanks.
Can someone give me some info about this lens? I bought this lens used. The issue I’m having is at distances of 1 or 2 feet, the image is sharp and in focus. But that is the distance I get maximum. Doesn’t matter what f stop I use 1.8 or 22. Anything past say 3 feet is totally blurred out. This is with af or mf.
I’m using it on a canon t7i
Your lens is broken…
@@PaulHeimlund broken how
I have the nifty fifty and I love it too. Didn't know you could flip the lens around and use it that way though so will definitely play around with that now! I'm using the t3i also funnily enough. I assume you shot this vid with a different camera though?
Hey! Yeah, I use a 1dx mk ii for video, as the t3i is a bit limited for my use. However, used it for yeeeaars and will never part from it ;)
You’re gonna love to flip the lens around! Might take some practice, but the results are amazing.
@@PaulHeimlund Awesome, will keep you updated on how I got on!
@@TourmalineFilms Cool! Looking forward to hearing from you :)
is there a difference between an EF mount and an EF-S mount..?
All the mounts are technically ef, but some lenses are specifically made for either full frame sensors (ef), or aps-c sensors (ef-s).
You can use a ef lens on a apa-c mount camera, but not a ef-s lens on a full frame camera.
Hope this helps ;)
@@PaulHeimlund thank you for clarifying this for me.
How about using this with a Speed Booster ?! Just bought this lens and seeking to work it !!! Thanks
One question, will ND filter or VND filter screw fine as long as it is the same size of the lens? I was wondering if I count get a VND for a 50mm 1.8
Oh absolutely. The filters stay on real tight ;)
@@PaulHeimlund thank you for your help. I've bought the 50mm 1.8 stm today so I might get a couple ND to take advantage of that aperture during daylight 😊
@@SlapbackGOD You should! You’re not gonna regret it 😉📽️
Is there a link for the ND filter you're using??
Video editing software in playsotry or app store
What’s the music name at 0:43? Awesome transitions and video effects btw🔥🔥🔥
Poor kit lens :(
Great review, I was in love with this lens until you said it isn’t for blogging 😭. I don’t actually do much blogging but cooking and I want upgrade my shooting. I got the canon 85 mm like two months ago, HUGE improvement but I can’t take the camera off the tripod for free shooting. What lens do you recommend for blogging?
Thanks and oh no! 😅
It depends on which camera you have, but you probably want to go wider than a 24mm...
Really enjoyed video and info provided. Thanks 😊
Glad you liked it 😊
You are brilliant dude ❤️, keep doing more videos like this..
Thanks 😊
you are amazing bro. i am waiting for you 1M subs :)
There were times when I had passion but no money. 20D + 50mm, 30D + 50mm.. It taught me a lot. Apsc making it 80mm was a challenge. Zooming with my feet stopped being an issue after a while.
Then I got 5D Classic and 50mm STM. I own it 9 years. I got used to ff+50mm so much that I cant put it away today. 5Dc is still a pretty competitive camera even though it is from the year 2005.
However, the need of a video and a wish, a dream to make a progress in gear, made me make an order for R6ii+rf50. Picking it up this friday. Cant wait for the new opportunities out there.
Lacking the expensive gear made me realize and proved it is not about the gear.
Ps - luv ur vids!
Congrats on your new kit! I’m sure you’re gonna love it! Thanks for sharing :)
what is the distance between me and camera should be for a talking shot like this with 50mm? great video man
Thanks! I’m about 2 meters from my camera, which is full frame. If you’re on an aps-c you’d probably need another meter...;)
@@PaulHeimlund thanks man! Appreciate it
It's mak-ro
Thank you so much now i can go get a 50mm
You will not regret it ;)
Is it compatible with CANON 2000D?
hi, can you recommend the best lens for vlogging? thank you
Hey, depends on the camera, but it should be 15mm or wider
@@PaulHeimlund it’s the M50. Thank you
@@MarcusTim0thy Check out the Canon 11mm-22mm. Should be great for vlogging on your m50.
Got it ! 👍 Beast Mode it is !!! 😂
Beast all the way!😜
Could you do a video on the Sigma 30mm EF-M lens?
0:16 hahaha 😂 when u know ur still gonna need that kit lens😂
Professional UA-camr ! Enjoyed the video from beginning. That effect changing the fstop ....bravo gj subscribed
Great to have you here! Thanks 🙏🏼
Dude this content is clear and concise, the footage are wonderful, there is even fx... how this video only reached 64k views ?
Perhaps I'm a bit slow but it still wasn't clear how to turn the lens around for macro shots. I think I need more explanation rather than pictures that quickly fly on by. Did you attach it? Was it just loosely suspended? Please explain in more detail. Thanks!
You need adapters. I don't know why he doesn't explain that
Is it better than the 50mm 1.8 ef...??
Much better! ;)
Love the hacks, just bought the 50mm and am enjoying it.
I love this lens but had to learn the hard way about Viltrox M2 Speed Booster Mount ! At first it seem this lens was cool with the Speed Booster then focusing issues popped up somewhat. Press the Shutter button halfway down and the camera develops a focus mind of its own. This stuff was effecting my Shore scences (Blur) as Bright light as you explained became unexpectedly untimed issues (need to shoot at dawn/dusk) ?! So i just swapped back to EF-M Mount ?! Long as i can shoot with my 50 without a lot of nonsense so be it !!! 👌
Great video! Very informative!
I like the font you use. Which font is that? It looks like Futura but it's a little different.
Glad you like it! I usually use the Gotham font.
This was really usefull, thanks!
Excellent, thank you..
Hi sir can I use the lens 250D
Yes, you can! But remember the 250D is an aps-c camera, meaning a 50mm will become more like an 80mm
@@PaulHeimlund I don't know to mach idea this you Tele me for video and photo
Please keep uploading such great videos about 50mm. I am gonna get mine in just a few weeks, and will keep on following you to get the most out of my 50mm.
Great inspirational content man.
Learnt a lot of new things from you!
Great to hear! You’re gonna love your new 50mm!
@@PaulHeimlund Credit to you and your content sir !
@@dentistahmedwaqar Cheers mate ;)
@@PaulHeimlund Cheers 🥂 ;)
Great tutorial on the nifty fifty! I have only to lenses for my Nikon D750...the 24-70mm zoom and the 50mm..and guess which lens I use the most? :)
Just like me ;)
Hey Mr thanks but do you think it will work with Canon2000D
Yes it will! :)