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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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 😁
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
@@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
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
@@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.
My 2 desert island lenses are Sigma 18-35 f1.8 and the Sigma 85 f1.4. I shot for years with just those two and was never really wanting for anything else
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.
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.
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!
As a filmmaker, this setup seems great and the choice of lenses is also applicable for pure photographers, in my case I go with A7iv (used to A7Riii but the shutter was done and the IV was my backup, I figured it's good enough as a main), and a6600 as backup and for group shots due to lower depth of field, less worries to get 4 rows of people sharp. Lenses: Tamron 70-180 2.8 Sigma 24-70 2.8 Tamron 17-70 2.8 (groups or spontaneous portraits) I sold all my primes I had for weddings
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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. :)
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 ?
@@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....
@@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.
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
The main benefit to this strategy is to free your mind from the irrational fear that your lenses are holding you back. Get a zoom and a prime and commit to honing your craft with those two lenses. Don’t allow yourself to believe that new lenses will improve your results. Put that gear acquisition syndrome to rest and just milk those two lenses for everything they’ve got!! Making the most of your lenses will lead you to a much higher level than expecting “better” lenses to get you there. YOU ARE the magic behind your content 🙏
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.
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.
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
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.
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! 🙌🏻
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.
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.
I find that for me, using L-mount on a Panasonic, a 16 - 35 F4 plus a 50 F1.4 or a 65 mm F2 cover what I need in both video production for UA-cam and pictures for fun when I travel.
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
@@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 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..!
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. 👍🏼
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.
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
Your videos and content are among the best on UA-cam. Perhaps another word instead of TON and share it with fellow UA-camrs so they can use it too. Listening to your voice and excellent advice without inserting music is a gift from you. You do it right. Thank you.
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.
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
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
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)
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.
I started with a full frame Sony A7r with two zoom lenses, your tamron zoom and a very expensive sigma wide zoom. But then I discovered the Samyang primes at 1.4f. I have the 85mm and the 35mm. I only use those since then. So nice!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
I’ve been doing photojournalism for a few years now and I have a 70-200 f/2.8 and an APS-C 17-55 f/2.8(24-70). Those two have basically set me up for any shot. Only time I need something different is if I’m shooting outdoor sports, where I may need something with more focal length
Watched for lenses but will probably go out remembering the term "decision fatigue" the most. What a great term for something experienced so often today...
You picked exactly the 2 focal lengths that I use! I have the 35mm f1.4 GM and the 24-70 f2.8 GMII paired with the Sony A7iv and they work absolutely fantastic for my needs! Also I wanted to mention that I LOVE the new colors of your backdrops! 😍
Hi dear, I purchased Sony A7IV yesterday. Exactly I am planning to go 35mm 1.4 & 24-70 2.8. I need to know for wide angle lens which one I prefer ? Thanks
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
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
My "2 lens kit" is the Tamron 35-150mm and the Sony 20mm 1.8 G, it covers about 90% of the stuff that I do. The 35-150mm is a bit large/heavy but the image quality is immaculate and is my favorite lens that I have ever owned, the 20mm is pretty compact and IQ is on par with some G masters I've tried out as well as being perfect for video especially when using APSC crop if I need a bit of extra reach.
This the combination I want. While I was waiting for my 35-150mm to arrive, I had a 28-75, a 50mm 2.5G, and a 24 2.8 Tamron. The 24 mm I don't think I've used, the 28-75 mm is good as a B camera or gimbal lens as the 35-150mm is just too heavy. May like the ultra wide zooms yet I wonder how much of the focal range is used? I find with my 10-18mm Canon APS-C lens it is almost always at 10mm (16mm FF). The Sony 20mm is magical for video and stills.
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).
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.
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!
I got a Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 VXD G2, Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the brand new sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary running on my A7IV. Its just perfect.
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.
24-70 + 50 here. it's what i started on and its what i ended up with. tried all sorts over the years but these are the two that cover pretty much all i need. biggest regret was buying the canon 85 1.2, whilst nice at portrait sessions, that was all it was good for, slow/controlled portrait sessions. the 135 f2 was probably the best lens for the money i ever bought.
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!
Three lens kit for me: 20mm f1.8 G for astro, landscape and architecture; 35mm f1.4 GM for environmental portraits, low light, and documentary; 70-200mm f2.8 GM2 for details, events and portraits...I always pack the 2x teleconverter for wildlife, sports and landscape.
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.
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.
For my interviews I use a 50 f 1.8 or 1.2, for teleprompter work I use a 85 f 1.8. For Broll I use a 24-70 f2.8. when doing stills I love my 70-200 and my 800 (I like bird photography). Great video - thanks for sharing
Many years ago, the 35-70mm f/2.8 and the 50mm f/1.4 were the two lenses I used on my full-frame camera. Today, the 28-70mm f/2.8 and the 35mm f/1.4 are the two lenses I use.
i have Sony 20 1.8G lens and Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 combo during ceremony. And another combo of Sony 40 2.5G lens and Sigma 85 1.4 tight spaces and low light situations.
My 2 go to will have to be My RF 24-70 and 85MM. If I could just have the 85mm I would but then when I am in a "tight" situation. Then the 85mm is pretty difficult to use. That is when the 24-70 comes into play. I feel the 35mm is a awesome walk around lens but when carrying the 24-70, why even a 35mm if you have the lens length on your 24-70, you know?
What you shoot is important, but for most of us, the standard rules ring true. My primary 2 lens combo is the 24-105 f4 and, like in the video, a 35 1.8. A few years ago, I read a statement that changed my world: The 2.8 trinity are never fast enough, so you still end up bringing a prime for the extra light gathering or shallower depth of field. So you're spending more and they're heavier. Might as well enjoy the light form factor of an f4 zoom (especially with today's amazing ISO capabilities and AI denoise software) and a decent prime of your favorite focal length. You save weight and money. It's worked really well for me. The 24-105, while neither fast nor sexy is truly the minivan of lenses. It covers most everything I could need, it's super practical and pretty good at everything. The fast prime is my motorcycle. I've had MANY other lenses in the past but most of been sold off as I simply wasn't using them. After years of photography, I only own 4 lenses anymore.
I'm a beginner just using any spare lenses I've found from my brother's old camera, so I have a Canon EFS 18-55mm 3.5f-5.6f that came with my rebel T7, a Sigma 28mm-70mm 2.8f-4f. and a canon 75-300mm 4.0f-5.6f. I just say it's quite nice to have anywhere from 18-300mm within my arsenal but I've found that the 28-70 sigma is the one that really shines at both landscape and portrait because of the 2.8f aperture.
I dont shoot events or wedding so i can allow myself the time to switch lenses, i have always 3 with me, the 1 I use the most is the 35 f2, and the other two are 85 1.8 and 20 2.8, also I managed to make them the same weight so when I switch them on my gimbal, no need to rebalance
Tamron 35-150 + 17-28 a great combination for doc filmmaking, and photo-video general aplications, plus and extra 40mm f1.2 for extra low light and just a great focal lenght that splits the difference and constant battle between 35mm and 50mm
I mostly use my Sony 24-70 f2.8 GMII and my Sony 24 f1.4 GM on my two cameras. Third and fourth place go to my Sony PZ 16-35 4.0 and my Sony 50mm f1.8. I have two other telephotos lens and a kit lens that I use so rarely that it is embarrassing. Your point is well taken. Thanks for all you do. Big fan.
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.
I currently use the Sony A7IV+Sigma 24-70 F2.8+Sony 10-18 F4+Tamron 150-500 F5-6.7. For my purposes this kit covers any and all things that I want to do. I am considering adding a 50/85 mm F1.8 prime for gimbal work as my Sony 10-18 F4 is the only lens that currently is small enough for that, and I am looking for a more cinematic tighter field of view.
I have the 17-28, 28-75 and 70-180 from Tamron and they are the only lenses I ever needed. I do have another lens from Sony for specialty use cases, the 200-600 5.6-6.3 G but I rarely use it. Tamron makes excellent quality lenses, and if you have the trinity then you almost never need anything else.
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!
Just got my Canon R7 last week and have been thinking about what to make my core lenses for a while. I have several EF lenses and am still using them adapted to my R7. I think my next acquisition will be the classic Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, and then I'll bring along either my nifty fifty 1.8 or Sigma 30mm 1.4 if I don't need any shots too close up. I think the 18-35 might just be good enough to replace the need for a separate prime lens tho, so it may become my one-and-done lens when I get it.
I'm still waiting for R7 as many. What I can say, is that the sigma 18-35 F1.8 Art serie lense is awesome. It does have motor noises, but AF is good and accurate. For the sigma 30mm 1.4, motor is loud and not so accurate. Sigma Art 35mm 1.4 (EF) has good motor for AF
On Sony full frame, since I got a Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 it basically lives on the camera all the time. I still keep a wide and telephoto but rarely use them. As you said, it totally depends on what you use your camera for.
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
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.
Hey Guys, I’m pretty new at the world of photography; I own a Panasonic Lumix GX80, and so I was looking for high aperture Panasonic lenses, so I’m sure I can use them with my camera, and I found S Series 50mm F1.8 L-Mount Lens, what do you think about it?
1st thing i need is money
Yes and second thing I need is more money
@Mike1984-lc9rh You say that like being on the internet equals not being productive.
@Mike1984-lc9rh you know people can work and watch youtube videos, right?
I started off with EF nifty fifty and 18-135. Used off Ebay just around $200 for both. Its a great start point I think if you dont have much money.
Luck first I need the will to go to work
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
After 11 years of filming and photography I totally agree with this video.
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.
Same here after 10 years filming 🙌
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.
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
@@truepaulesko Would you consider the tamron 20-40mm instead of the 16-35mm sony for its versatility?
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Great point. 100 macros rock!
What brand of 100mm is that?
Macros are always heavy! Haha good thing I lift weights!
@@NiqHowie lol absolutely true. Had to get a new and better tripod for my sigma 105mm
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.
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
I bought these two lenses for the Nikon Z system this Christmas
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
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?
@@harshnarayan8164Lower res in crop mode
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!
Literally a weight off your shoulders. I had no idea about lenses and just invested in the 24 - 70.
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 😁
which vario do you use? :)
@@seifenhasedreizehn4077 NiSi true color nd vario pro nano 1-5 stop
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
@@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
@@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.
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.
I just looked at the lens holder you mentioned, thats like exactly what I was looking for, thanks
Agree, I've just added a 90mm Macro for some special purposes, but made your same choice.
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
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.
Thats my kit but I have a little Samyang 45mm 1.8 just in case
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.
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?
@@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.
@yuxix3700 I would suggest you get one. Just gives you more flexibility. Also, if you are getting one, make sure to get one with a fixed aperture.
My 2 desert island lenses are Sigma 18-35 f1.8 and the Sigma 85 f1.4. I shot for years with just those two and was never really wanting for anything else
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.
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.
Mine is my phone camera. Mainly for convenience. @@RobollieG
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!
As a filmmaker, this setup seems great and the choice of lenses is also applicable for pure photographers,
in my case I go with A7iv (used to A7Riii but the shutter was done and the IV was my backup, I figured it's good enough as a main), and a6600 as backup and for group shots due to lower depth of field, less worries to get 4 rows of people sharp.
Lenses:
Tamron 70-180 2.8
Sigma 24-70 2.8
Tamron 17-70 2.8 (groups or spontaneous portraits)
I sold all my primes I had for weddings
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.
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
@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.
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
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Using Crop sensor A6400. Have a sigma 30mm f1.4. Planning to get a tamron 17-70 f2.8.
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
Thanks!
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.
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.
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.
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
@@halfmoondigitalthis is what chatgpt recommends for zoomed lens
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.
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. :)
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 ?
@@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....
@@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.
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
The main benefit to this strategy is to free your mind from the irrational fear that your lenses are holding you back. Get a zoom and a prime and commit to honing your craft with those two lenses. Don’t allow yourself to believe that new lenses will improve your results. Put that gear acquisition syndrome to rest and just milk those two lenses for everything they’ve got!! Making the most of your lenses will lead you to a much higher level than expecting “better” lenses to get you there. YOU ARE the magic behind your content 🙏
Awesome video, thank you. I have the Sony A7iv, so it crops in on video. I think the 17-28mm f2.8 will do just fine.
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.
It weights 1.165g though 😬
35 is not that wide for some case. And weight matters.
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.
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
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.
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! 🙌🏻
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.
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.
Hey, what is this lens sigma 60-600 f4.0? I can only find 60-600 f4.5-6.3
@@kereisisjustas683 f/4.0 only when it has been speedboosted...
I find that for me, using L-mount on a Panasonic, a 16 - 35 F4 plus a 50 F1.4 or a 65 mm F2 cover what I need in both video production for UA-cam and pictures for fun when I travel.
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
I picked up the Tamron 70-180 to pair with my Sigma 24-70 but I’ve never used it. 😔
the 35-150 + 17-28 is a great combination and covers really 101% of what I need
@@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.
@@brauliofallas2741 but unfortunately quite heavy. at least the 35-150
@@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..!
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. 👍🏼
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.
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
Your videos and content are among the best on UA-cam. Perhaps another word instead of TON and share it with fellow UA-camrs so they can use it too. Listening to your voice and excellent advice without inserting music is a gift from you. You do it right. Thank you.
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.
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
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
Dont forget about the weight
That Tamron is chef's kiss. I have one and it almost never leaves my A7S3. Weight can be an issue though.
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)
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.
@@godsinbox Or you could buy the Tamron and get a better gimbal. Balances just fine on my RS2.
I started with a full frame Sony A7r with two zoom lenses, your tamron zoom and a very expensive sigma wide zoom. But then I discovered the Samyang primes at 1.4f. I have the 85mm and the 35mm. I only use those since then. So nice!
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!
so the 35 prime is worth buying even if you already have this range in your zoom range?
Offcourse, but not this prime.
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.
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.
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.
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
@@SimplyMinimalOfficial for real estate you also need a 17-28 from tamron on 16-35 from sony, or 14/16 prime full frame, also how is your game going
Absolutely! I have a 35 prime and a 24-120 and I’ve never felt like I needed anything else.
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.
I’ve been doing photojournalism for a few years now and I have a 70-200 f/2.8 and an APS-C 17-55 f/2.8(24-70). Those two have basically set me up for any shot. Only time I need something different is if I’m shooting outdoor sports, where I may need something with more focal length
Agreed 100%
Watched for lenses but will probably go out remembering the term "decision fatigue" the most. What a great term for something experienced so often today...
I personally Shoot music videos more often so i find myself using the 16-35 and 50mm more often than any other lens
You picked exactly the 2 focal lengths that I use! I have the 35mm f1.4 GM and the 24-70 f2.8 GMII paired with the Sony A7iv and they work absolutely fantastic for my needs!
Also I wanted to mention that I LOVE the new colors of your backdrops! 😍
Hi dear, I purchased Sony A7IV yesterday. Exactly I am planning to go 35mm 1.4 & 24-70 2.8. I need to know for wide angle lens which one I prefer ? Thanks
@@dawoodmethar4639 these combos work perfect..
you can also consider the sony 20mm f1.8 G lens
I am planning to get a Sony 16-35mm f4 and a Tamron 35-150 to replace my whole lens lineup.
Big brain move
I have the Tamron 35-150 and I couldn't be happier.
Where can you even get that Tamron 35-150mm? I haven't been able to find it anywhere
I think that the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 is a better choice than the 16-35 f4
Go with Tamron 17-28 and 35-150 you'll be sorted.
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
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
My "2 lens kit" is the Tamron 35-150mm and the Sony 20mm 1.8 G, it covers about 90% of the stuff that I do. The 35-150mm is a bit large/heavy but the image quality is immaculate and is my favorite lens that I have ever owned, the 20mm is pretty compact and IQ is on par with some G masters I've tried out as well as being perfect for video especially when using APSC crop if I need a bit of extra reach.
This the combination I want. While I was waiting for my 35-150mm to arrive, I had a 28-75, a 50mm 2.5G, and a 24 2.8 Tamron. The 24 mm I don't think I've used, the 28-75 mm is good as a B camera or gimbal lens as the 35-150mm is just too heavy. May like the ultra wide zooms yet I wonder how much of the focal range is used? I find with my 10-18mm Canon APS-C lens it is almost always at 10mm (16mm FF). The Sony 20mm is magical for video and stills.
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).
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
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.
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!
I got a Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 VXD G2, Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art and the brand new sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary running on my A7IV. Its just perfect.
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.
24-70 + 50 here. it's what i started on and its what i ended up with. tried all sorts over the years but these are the two that cover pretty much all i need. biggest regret was buying the canon 85 1.2, whilst nice at portrait sessions, that was all it was good for, slow/controlled portrait sessions. the 135 f2 was probably the best lens for the money i ever bought.
So you want to be photographer 😅...two lenses 2.000
And what? People buying Iphones for 1.500 and change them every year 😂
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!
Three lens kit for me: 20mm f1.8 G for astro, landscape and architecture; 35mm f1.4 GM for environmental portraits, low light, and documentary; 70-200mm f2.8 GM2 for details, events and portraits...I always pack the 2x teleconverter for wildlife, sports and landscape.
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.
Hi, I'm not sure what to do here, some guidance, please?
I have the 28-75 G2 and even thought it was expensive, its amazing how versatile it is.
As always, Great video!!
Thanks Mitchell! Means a lot boss.
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.
For my interviews I use a 50 f 1.8 or 1.2, for teleprompter work I use a 85 f 1.8. For Broll I use a 24-70 f2.8. when doing stills I love my 70-200 and my 800 (I like bird photography). Great video - thanks for sharing
Many years ago, the 35-70mm f/2.8 and the 50mm f/1.4 were the two lenses I used on my full-frame camera.
Today, the 28-70mm f/2.8 and the 35mm f/1.4 are the two lenses I use.
i have Sony 20 1.8G lens and Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 combo during ceremony. And another combo of Sony 40 2.5G lens and Sigma 85 1.4 tight spaces and low light situations.
My 2 go to will have to be My RF 24-70 and 85MM. If I could just have the 85mm I would but then when I am in a "tight" situation. Then the 85mm is pretty difficult to use. That is when the 24-70 comes into play. I feel the 35mm is a awesome walk around lens but when carrying the 24-70, why even a 35mm if you have the lens length on your 24-70, you know?
Typically you want the wider f-stop on the 35mm for low light
What you shoot is important, but for most of us, the standard rules ring true. My primary 2 lens combo is the 24-105 f4 and, like in the video, a 35 1.8. A few years ago, I read a statement that changed my world: The 2.8 trinity are never fast enough, so you still end up bringing a prime for the extra light gathering or shallower depth of field. So you're spending more and they're heavier. Might as well enjoy the light form factor of an f4 zoom (especially with today's amazing ISO capabilities and AI denoise software) and a decent prime of your favorite focal length. You save weight and money. It's worked really well for me. The 24-105, while neither fast nor sexy is truly the minivan of lenses. It covers most everything I could need, it's super practical and pretty good at everything. The fast prime is my motorcycle. I've had MANY other lenses in the past but most of been sold off as I simply wasn't using them. After years of photography, I only own 4 lenses anymore.
I'm a beginner just using any spare lenses I've found from my brother's old camera, so I have a Canon EFS 18-55mm 3.5f-5.6f that came with my rebel T7, a Sigma 28mm-70mm 2.8f-4f. and a canon 75-300mm 4.0f-5.6f. I just say it's quite nice to have anywhere from 18-300mm within my arsenal but I've found that the 28-70 sigma is the one that really shines at both landscape and portrait because of the 2.8f aperture.
Sigma 14-24 and 24-70 is my perfect combo for shooting anything from real estate photography to promotional videos
I dont shoot events or wedding so i can allow myself the time to switch lenses, i have always 3 with me, the 1 I use the most is the 35 f2, and the other two are 85 1.8 and 20 2.8, also I managed to make them the same weight so when I switch them on my gimbal, no need to rebalance
Tamron 35-150 + 17-28 a great combination for doc filmmaking, and photo-video general aplications, plus and extra 40mm f1.2 for extra low light and just a great focal lenght that splits the difference and constant battle between 35mm and 50mm
I mostly use my Sony 24-70 f2.8 GMII and my Sony 24 f1.4 GM on my two cameras. Third and fourth place go to my Sony PZ 16-35 4.0 and my Sony 50mm f1.8. I have two other telephotos lens and a kit lens that I use so rarely that it is embarrassing. Your point is well taken. Thanks for all you do. Big fan.
I totally agree, BUT I definitely also need a fisheye.. for artistic and action shots it’s an absolute must have.
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.
Love to see you’re still rocking the 28-75mm G1!!
I currently use the Sony A7IV+Sigma 24-70 F2.8+Sony 10-18 F4+Tamron 150-500 F5-6.7. For my purposes this kit covers any and all things that I want to do. I am considering adding a 50/85 mm F1.8 prime for gimbal work as my Sony 10-18 F4 is the only lens that currently is small enough for that, and I am looking for a more cinematic tighter field of view.
Agrees, I did go with 35mm 1.4 G which was painfully more expensive but helps with low light and aperture ring.
Sage advice for run and gun, for sure. I shoot Fuji, so the Viltrox 23mm is my go-to-35mm equivalent, and it works a treat.
I got the 28-200mm Tamron and 50mm 1.8F sony zeiss with my Sony A7C. I love them so much.
QUESTION: If you can set your Tamron lens to 35mm, why would you need a designated 35mm lens? Is the F-Stop from 2.8 to 1.8 that big of a difference?
I have the 17-28, 28-75 and 70-180 from Tamron and they are the only lenses I ever needed. I do have another lens from Sony for specialty use cases, the 200-600 5.6-6.3 G but I rarely use it. Tamron makes excellent quality lenses, and if you have the trinity then you almost never need anything else.
You're absolutely right! A standard zoom lens and a fixed focal length are absolutely sufficient! I love you're channel 👍🏻😎
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!
Just got my Canon R7 last week and have been thinking about what to make my core lenses for a while. I have several EF lenses and am still using them adapted to my R7. I think my next acquisition will be the classic Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, and then I'll bring along either my nifty fifty 1.8 or Sigma 30mm 1.4 if I don't need any shots too close up.
I think the 18-35 might just be good enough to replace the need for a separate prime lens tho, so it may become my one-and-done lens when I get it.
I'm still waiting for R7 as many. What I can say, is that the sigma 18-35 F1.8 Art serie lense is awesome. It does have motor noises, but AF is good and accurate. For the sigma 30mm 1.4, motor is loud and not so accurate. Sigma Art 35mm 1.4 (EF) has good motor for AF
On Sony full frame, since I got a Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 it basically lives on the camera all the time. I still keep a wide and telephoto but rarely use them. As you said, it totally depends on what you use your camera for.
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
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.
Hey Guys, I’m pretty new at the world of photography; I own a Panasonic Lumix GX80, and so I was looking for high aperture Panasonic lenses, so I’m sure I can use them with my camera, and I found S Series 50mm F1.8 L-Mount Lens, what do you think about it?
On M43, my favs are Pany 9mm (yes, it's new), Oly 17 1.8, and Oly 75 1.8. I could use 2 bodies and the total weight would be under 1kg.