Sis this is an outstanding lens and food photography breakdown. I watch a lot of Photography reviews and sometimes they waste your time. Lenses is one of my favorite things to review on my channel sometimes it takes me weeks to research shoot and edit it. I'll definitely check out more of your videos. Respect
Ive watched eons of videos about lenses but you are the first one who actually explains the difference between lenses in a way I can understand. Thank you!
I don't usually leave comments, but I just had to tell you how amazingly useful this video is. to the point and simplified. Thank you for the great content
This has been so very useful. A few extra examples would have made it even better. (like when you were going over your own lenses) But your video has helped me so much. Thank you!
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That was one of the best videos on lenses ever. So underrated. Well done!!!
So glad I just discovered your channel Lauren, I'm a food stylist but also take the shots for work too. Finding this whole photography journey a minefield. You are going to be my guru as I'm after a new camera and lens, having outgrown my trusty old favourite. I've got a lot of understanding to take on board :)
I am so thankful for this video! Thank you for such a detailed description of all of this information. You answered every one of my questions! 💗💗💗💗 I am a beginner in food photography, and really needed to watch this 💗💗
I really like your explanation about camera types and then your detail on explaining how to choose the best lens for me, not someone who likes a lens and thinks I should by it because they like. Thank you for the video.
Don't need it anyways. This is photography ... There's no "right lens for _you_". ALL lens are perfect... it's about what works for the shot. In simplicity, crop factor is nothing more than (what your camera reduces to * The lens) = ACTUAL mm your lens equals. Nobody had time for all the math mess. Just makes you sound smarter. You know your camera when you shoot with it.
You are amazing! You are sou helpful, im from spain (sorry for my english) and i see your videos all the time, thank you for help photographers like me!
Thanks for the video. One question, why can’t you just crop into a picture in post (given we have such large MP cameras now) instead of using a macro lens?
Thanks for sharing. Great video. I find the 50mm lens as the best for most of my shoots. Do you have any recommendations on which lens to use if you are using a lateral tripod, looking down at the food?
Which camera & lense did you use for the top down photography shown initialy in your video, it would have been better if you could have shared some demo as well, thanks
I have the Nikon 60mm micro, and it does fantastic! Most of what I shoot is with the 60mm, depending on where I shoot space wise, then I use Kenko extension tubes to bring it to 105mm, and if you want to be more creative, use a crop sensor camera like the D500 with a 1.5 crop factor, even closer without moving the camera. The 60mm micro lens is the sharpest Nikon lens there is, less glass elements in it.
Thank you for the awesome video! You explained it very well why you can’t move closer with a lower focal length, but I was just curious if the same funky thing would occur if you used a 100mm length and backed away from the subject. Thanks again :) subbed
Also out of curiosity, were the lenses you used for the three photos used on a full frame or a crop sensor camera to mimic the a 28mm, 50mm, & 100mm length?
You're welcome! If you move back with a long focal length, you wouldn't get the same distortion but you'd need to move SUPER far back to get the same subject size! Hope that makes sense! The images in this video were shot on a crop sensor (so the mm are equivalent), but I use a full frame now :)
Need your advice. I already have a Canon 50mm 1.2L but thinking which one I should get between Canon 100mm 1.2L IS USM or Canon 85mm 1.4 IS. Im more of a food photographer but do a lot of video also. Thanks
Hi Lauren i have canon m50 and i do some food vide vlog and food photography what kind of lens can you suggest if i want a closer shot that doesn't have too much blur, its like i wanted to see every details on the photo
You'd want something that you can shoot at a very narrow aperture with, if you're going to be close to your subject you're probably going to want f/16 upwards to keep the background in focus. It's a mix of aperture and the depth of your scene and perspective that affect the background blur. Hope that helps!
Kit lens and good lighting with some PS skills. I love my photos. I’m looking at other lens only for fun now. But if you love what you see and shoot then I think we would get much more diverse photography as my social media feeds are so samey samey now. Your videos are AMAZING btw.
I agree! You don't need a huge collection to create some great stuff. And great advice... don't be afraid to create things DIFFERENT to what we see on social media every day!
very informative! Thank you! Have you done any fresh meat photography? i'm having a hard time because of the many reflective surfaces on meat (it's a wet product) i was wondering if you had any tips to minimize those spots, Thank you!
I think the key is shooting it super fresh, so pre-lighting is key. Also the specular highlights can be really nice if you get the light in the right position!
what an intersting video! always wondered about this maybe i chose the wrong lens the last time i shot food the shots were crappy :P thanks for sharing this with us
This is so great, Lauren! Very clearly explained and useful info. Question for you: I'd like to do more of these kinds of "talking head" videos myself (combined with top-down cooking shots) and have been using my Nikon 35mm 1.8 lens on my Nikon D810 camera. It's OK, but I have to use manual focus because the autofocus is too slow for video and produces noise when the lens zooms. Can you recommend a faster, quieter lens that I can use for video and photo? Thank you so much in advance
Hi there, so glad you found it useful! Ok 2 things: I love the sigma Art lenses, there's also a 35mm compatible with Nikon and the autofocus is great. As for the noise, I would really recommend using off camera sound recording when you're talking/cooking. There will always be a few funky noises coming out of your camera, and if you record audio of cam you'll avoid that. I use the rode smartlav mic for recording my audio. You can either plug it directly into your camera or into an external audio recorder like the Zoom H4N.
Thank you for taking the time to answer, Lauren! This is very helpful. Right now I'm using the Rode on-camera mic but plan to switch to a lapel mic soon-ish. I've been hearing a lot about Sigma lenses since they seem to be beloved among food photographers. I always assumed since I have a Nikon camera I need to use Nikon lenses but I guess that's not so. Thanks again! :)
Hello, Please I'm about to get the canon 800d for food photography, is it a good a start, a bit confused as canon eos 2000d is cheaper too. 800d vs 2000d, Please I really need your help
Ive been using 800d for almost a year for food photography. Coupled with 100mm L series macro and sigma 50mm dg. Both lenses are designed for full frame but i like how they behave on each photo that i took. 100mm would be around 160mm and 50mm would be around 80mm on a cropped sensor camera.
Hi, I've just found you're channel and I'm so glad I love your videos. I was just wondering I have a canon 80d and want to invest in a macro lens for my food photography what would you suggest. Thanks
just subscribed to your channel, I loved this video! can I also ask you a recommendation? do you perhaps know or suggest a fuji lens in particular? I already have a 35mm (which correspond to a 50mm full frame so I would use that for flatlays) and I'm still considering which lens I should buy to add to my kit. I checked the 60mm macro and the 55-200 but I don't know!
I don't have personal experience with Fuji lenses, but I would personally go for the 60mm if you're on a crop sensor. That's what I had when I was on a crop sensor and loved it!
Sis this is an outstanding lens and food photography breakdown. I watch a lot of Photography reviews and sometimes they waste your time. Lenses is one of my favorite things to review on my channel sometimes it takes me weeks to research shoot and edit it. I'll definitely check out more of your videos. Respect
Raychristofer this is soooo wonderful to read! Thanks for the lovely comment! I’m so glad you found it useful!
This is so great! The best explanation of differences in lenses I've ever seen- thanks!
Sarah Ehlinger I’m so glad you found it useful!
Ive watched eons of videos about lenses but you are the first one who actually explains the difference between lenses in a way I can understand. Thank you!
This is hands down one of the best explanations of this subject i've ever seen. likd & subd.
One of the most informative, content-rich, authoritative photography videos I've ever watched. Thank you so much
this broke down the difference way better than any other video! thank you!
Best lens review for food photography ever. Love the photographic comparisons and examples. Great teaching style!!
great video, but looking at 6:49 , I see the cloth near knife tip has a change in shape, they are not taken at the same time.
I don't usually leave comments, but I just had to tell you how amazingly useful this video is. to the point and simplified. Thank you for the great content
This has been so very useful. A few extra examples would have made it even better. (like when you were going over your own lenses) But your video has helped me so much. Thank you!
That was one of the best videos on lenses ever. So underrated. Well done!!!
Love the detailed explanation. Nobody else does that. Keep up the good work!
This is such a good video. Wow. Haven’t heard techniques and equipment explained so thoroughly yet simply. Dope
Needed a quick refresher. This provides a brilliant breakdown - thanks so much!
Amazing overview!Be blessed and stay healthy! One love ❤️
This is the most helpful food photography video I've EVER seen! Brilliant work, thanks so much.
Such a simple and thorough lens breakdown, I wish all informative videos were like this.
So glad I just discovered your channel Lauren, I'm a food stylist but also take the shots for work too. Finding this whole photography journey a minefield. You are going to be my guru as I'm after a new camera and lens, having outgrown my trusty old favourite. I've got a lot of understanding to take on board :)
Ahh thank you so much! I feel the same way as you about food styling! A lot for me to learn in that department!
Just arrived to your channel today and i can not love you and your work more. Keep on vanguard, a kiss from Spain!!
Welcome! Thank you so much!
You're a really good teacher , this is so informative and i cant wait to watch more of your videos.
Thank you! 😃 So happy to have you here!
I am so thankful for this video! Thank you for such a detailed description of all of this information. You answered every one of my questions! 💗💗💗💗 I am a beginner in food photography, and really needed to watch this 💗💗
You know what .. you are stunning mate .. cheers from Surrey
Thanks so much! I am from Surrey originally woo!
The most helpful video I've seen in regards to food photography. Thank you!
this is so useful .. thanks lauren
I really like your explanation about camera types and then your detail on explaining how to choose the best lens for me, not someone who likes a lens and thinks I should by it because they like. Thank you for the video.
So glad you liked it Tommi! That's the idea, there is no one perfect lens, it really depends on you, your camera and what you're trying to shoot!
Thanks Lauren! I appreciate your response! :-)
Thanks for great knowlege on 'Choosing Lens'. It certainly will help me in my newly started Jewelery Business on Esty. God Bless you.
Great video. Lovely job explaining things and following up with photos to show visually the difference between various lenses.
Very nicely explained.
Awesome video ! 100mm is my fave lend just waiting for a RF lens to come out
I swear this math of camera is is never going to get in my head.
Don't need it anyways. This is photography ... There's no "right lens for _you_". ALL lens are perfect... it's about what works for the shot. In simplicity, crop factor is nothing more than (what your camera reduces to * The lens) = ACTUAL mm your lens equals. Nobody had time for all the math mess. Just makes you sound smarter. You know your camera when you shoot with it.
Lauren you are great and I am a big fan
Best wishes from Switzerland
Love the way you broke everything down
Fantastic video! Really helped me clear up a lot of misconceptions about focal length in particular. Thank you!
very nicely & simply put for a beginner like me.... thanks a lot.
So helpful!! You broke it down so well.
very good explanations. would have appreciated more photos included as you were explaining things. thanks!
This is so good! Thanks!
Thanks so much for the comment :D
Wow I’m blown away by the board length that seems so different at 6:45
Right! It's crazy the impact a lens can have!
You are amazing! You are sou helpful, im from spain (sorry for my english) and i see your videos all the time, thank you for help photographers like me!
Thank you very much. Learned a lot.
Great to hear!
Whoa, this is exactly what I needed. Uper helpful and informative. Thanks!
Seriously! That was an amazing video! I appreciate the specific and reliable information. Well done! I subscribed to your channel.
Excellent explanation! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks!!
This video helped me out so much! thank you!!!
Very informative 😊😊
Thanks for the video. One question, why can’t you just crop into a picture in post (given we have such large MP cameras now) instead of using a macro lens?
Awesome. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Wow, this really cleared a whole load of stuff up for me.. thank you so very much!
Fabulous explanation thank you 😊
Such a helpful video on taking food photographs. If only the 90mm lense is more affordable!
super lovely info...more references would be great. Hungry for more but full for now ^^
Excellent information on lenses in general without being overly abstract arty or tech geeky.
LOVED this super informative video! Which lense are best for cooking videos like a food network type video, not a tasty top-down video?
Amazing & deep down Knowledge
But what about camera ? Is 80d good for food photography ?
This video was great! helped a lot, you def know your lens and cameras! thanks!
Very informative thanks for sharing 😊❤️
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You're welcome!
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I concern abt distortion which lense fit my style
Well, this was a really well thought out breakdown, thanks a lot.
best explanations video! helped me alot when deciding which lens i should buy. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
i loved this.. thanks for sharing , i cant wait for more uploads
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Nice feed photography video.
Thank you 🙏🏽
50mm 1.8 and 100mm macro !
Great choices!
Very helpful! Thank you!
what about canon ef 24-70 f4L is usm ?
Superb Review!!!😊
THIS IS SO SO HELPFUL! THANK YOU! LOVE YA! HAHA
I'm so glad Katrin!!
Thanks
awesome, thank you!
Awesome .. thanks for making this video
Thanks for sharing, learned so much
So glad to hear that Reniel!
Great tips...just wondering if you shoot stock photography..???...Thank you for the video
Thanks for sharing. Great video. I find the 50mm lens as the best for most of my shoots. Do you have any recommendations on which lens to use if you are using a lateral tripod, looking down at the food?
There is a Sony 90mm Macro lens G master but not any Sony Zeiss 90mm macro! Am I wrong?
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Hi, I love your video, great information, but I have some question. which is better 90mm macro G or 100mm GM?
Your beautiful and the video is amazing, good explanation 👍🏻 keep it up
Fantastic video,)
Which camera & lense did you use for the top down photography shown initialy in your video, it would have been better if you could have shared some demo as well, thanks
S Kanjilal S Kanjilal that was on my 55mm :) i hope you found the comparisons of the different lenses in my example useful!
Too useful no doubt abt it, thank you once again and waiting for more such
Thanks for this great info
What about 60mm nikon macro lens plz?
I have the Nikon 60mm micro, and it does fantastic! Most of what I shoot is with the 60mm, depending on where I shoot space wise, then I use Kenko extension tubes to bring it to 105mm, and if you want to be more creative, use a crop sensor camera like the D500 with a 1.5 crop factor, even closer without moving the camera. The 60mm micro lens is the sharpest Nikon lens there is, less glass elements in it.
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Hi.. which lens do you use with your canon 80D?
Thank you for the awesome video! You explained it very well why you can’t move closer with a lower focal length, but I was just curious if the same funky thing would occur if you used a 100mm length and backed away from the subject. Thanks again :) subbed
Also out of curiosity, were the lenses you used for the three photos used on a full frame or a crop sensor camera to mimic the a 28mm, 50mm, & 100mm length?
You're welcome! If you move back with a long focal length, you wouldn't get the same distortion but you'd need to move SUPER far back to get the same subject size! Hope that makes sense!
The images in this video were shot on a crop sensor (so the mm are equivalent), but I use a full frame now :)
Need your advice. I already have a Canon 50mm 1.2L but thinking which one I should get between Canon 100mm 1.2L IS USM or Canon 85mm 1.4 IS. Im more of a food photographer but do a lot of video also. Thanks
Hi Lauren i have canon m50 and i do some food vide vlog and food photography what kind of lens can you suggest if i want a closer shot that doesn't have too much blur, its like i wanted to see every details on the photo
You'd want something that you can shoot at a very narrow aperture with, if you're going to be close to your subject you're probably going to want f/16 upwards to keep the background in focus. It's a mix of aperture and the depth of your scene and perspective that affect the background blur. Hope that helps!
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Kit lens and good lighting with some PS skills. I love my photos. I’m looking at other lens only for fun now. But if you love what you see and shoot then I think we would get much more diverse photography as my social media feeds are so samey samey now. Your videos are AMAZING btw.
I agree! You don't need a huge collection to create some great stuff. And great advice... don't be afraid to create things DIFFERENT to what we see on social media every day!
very informative! Thank you! Have you done any fresh meat photography? i'm having a hard time because of the many reflective surfaces on meat (it's a wet product) i was wondering if you had any tips to minimize those spots, Thank you!
I think the key is shooting it super fresh, so pre-lighting is key. Also the specular highlights can be really nice if you get the light in the right position!
what an intersting video!
always wondered about this
maybe i chose the wrong lens the last time i shot food
the shots were crappy :P
thanks for sharing this with us
Haha which lens do you have? I bet the shots weren't crappy!!!
Great video! If I want the effect of the 50 mm on a micro 4/3rd sensor, which focal lenght should I use?
A 25 mm👌
This is so great, Lauren! Very clearly explained and useful info. Question for you: I'd like to do more of these kinds of "talking head" videos myself (combined with top-down cooking shots) and have been using my Nikon 35mm 1.8 lens on my Nikon D810 camera. It's OK, but I have to use manual focus because the autofocus is too slow for video and produces noise when the lens zooms. Can you recommend a faster, quieter lens that I can use for video and photo? Thank you so much in advance
Hi there, so glad you found it useful! Ok 2 things:
I love the sigma Art lenses, there's also a 35mm compatible with Nikon and the autofocus is great.
As for the noise, I would really recommend using off camera sound recording when you're talking/cooking. There will always be a few funky noises coming out of your camera, and if you record audio of cam you'll avoid that. I use the rode smartlav mic for recording my audio. You can either plug it directly into your camera or into an external audio recorder like the Zoom H4N.
Thank you for taking the time to answer, Lauren! This is very helpful. Right now I'm using the Rode on-camera mic but plan to switch to a lapel mic soon-ish.
I've been hearing a lot about Sigma lenses since they seem to be beloved among food photographers. I always assumed since I have a Nikon camera I need to use Nikon lenses but I guess that's not so.
Thanks again! :)
Hello, Please I'm about to get the canon 800d for food photography, is it a good a start, a bit confused as canon eos 2000d is cheaper too.
800d vs 2000d, Please I really need your help
Ive been using 800d for almost a year for food photography. Coupled with 100mm L series macro and sigma 50mm dg. Both lenses are designed for full frame but i like how they behave on each photo that i took. 100mm would be around 160mm and 50mm would be around 80mm on a cropped sensor camera.
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Hi, I've just found you're channel and I'm so glad I love your videos. I was just wondering I have a canon 80d and want to invest in a macro lens for my food photography what would you suggest. Thanks
Which lens u bought?
just subscribed to your channel, I loved this video! can I also ask you a recommendation? do you perhaps know or suggest a fuji lens in particular? I already have a 35mm (which correspond to a 50mm full frame so I would use that for flatlays) and I'm still considering which lens I should buy to add to my kit. I checked the 60mm macro and the 55-200 but I don't know!
I don't have personal experience with Fuji lenses, but I would personally go for the 60mm if you're on a crop sensor. That's what I had when I was on a crop sensor and loved it!