The Best Affordable Everyday Lenses For Canon Full-Frame DSLRs

A continuation of last video's theme of affordable full-frame DSLR photography. In this video, I go over the three best low-budget, well performing, general purpose/everyday lenses for full-frame Canon DSLRs. To see my photography, follow my Instagram @JordanPhotoNewYork

[sailingsvsalacia]

For what these three cost, a 24-105 L series is within reach and an excellent walk around lens. Also, if you look hard, a 50mm f/1.4 USM can be had for not much more. I got mine for $145 and it's way better than the 1.8 is in every way. This is a few years after your vid, but I got my 5D Mark ii for $218 and 24-105 L series lens for $300. It's a potent combination.

[albarber]

Totally agree with your choice of the 40mm 2.8 pancake lens. This lives on my 5Dii almost all the time. If I had to choose just one lens to carry with me then this would be it. It's super sharp and f2.8 is fine for every day use.

[mileschun]

these are super insightful videos. not too much emphasis on specs or tests, just realistic opinion from someone with experience. Thanks so much & keep making videos!

[ClioVWD]

I already had a Canon 6D, Tamron 24-70 2.8 G2, Canon 70-200 2.8 IS ii and a Sigma 150-600 C. Last weekend i bought the 40mm to have a little lens for when i go out and photographs are not the main reason why i go out. So when i go for a walk or a bike ride, i put the 6D with 40mm in my pocket and when i see something nice, i don't have to use my phone. Loving the lens!

[tiagobarreiros]

After spending so much time looking at review videos this is by far the best and most compelling one. Week done sir. I will trust you and buy a 35mm f2 that I found 2nd hand in Portugal.
You make very compelling arguments about prime lenses. Thanks again for the video.

[rajarshimitra]

hii. i started using 5d mark ii to film my new movie project in 2018. believe me so far i have been hugely impressed by its performance. this is built like a tank and does not fail you under any circumstance. i use 50 mm and 40 mm a lot. also i have been using a helios 50 mm lens. the results have been quite good. yet to upload on youtube though.

[PaulKretz]

I own 40mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.8 STM and 35mm f/2 IS with 5D Classic (and several cropped cameras for movies) and totally agree on everything! Moreover, currently saving up for Mark II to get into FF video! For APS-C users I could also recommend *the 40's cropped twin - 24mm pancake* . Almost as sharp as its FF brother and so convenient for every day use! Overall, nice video! Bring more of these, please =)

[srlkngl]

I've been a ytbe watcher for sometime now and you are one of the better (and so worth the time) video creators . Thank you!

[WolfQuantum]

I picked up the 40MM f2.8 and it works great on the 6D. On a crop sensor body, it still works decently as a walk-around lens. Even though I have some expensive f.2.8 zooms the 40MM is the go-to when I want to use my 6D (or 7D or 20D) without lugging around those heavy, large zooms. The 40MM also works pretty good on extension tubes.

[skkyle]

the 40mm 2.8 is one of my favorite lenses. Its compact, I can toss it in my camera bag and it works as a body cap, people are scared of it like a 85 1.4 or something bigger. above all else the lens is super charger. I prefer the images the 40mm gets over the 50 1.4

[kh]

I disagree a bit about the sharpness on zoom lenses. Zoom's made for FF bodies often have a surprising amount of resolution. The Canon 75-300 50-100$ lens gets a horrible rep because it sucks on Crop sensor but is actually sharp on FF.

Even tho sharpness aint the only consideration and primes are fun I jusy thought I would throw in my 2cents

[stardomee]

excellent video, I like your presentation style a lot and your argument to marry full frame dslr's with prime lenses are strong and convincing

[SkyweVision]

thank you so much bro i love yo channel nd the way you explain the stuff nd i see you be focusing on the products nd the way they work nd you give us whats better for us rather than >> waste have of our time on the intro nd filming the products or whats in yo room

[SkyweVision]

i agree with you and highly recommend the others to add in their bags ( the lens 85mm 1.2 ii ) ❤❤❤❤❤❤
very strong lens for portrait which creates great memories

[jameswburke]

If you are comfortable with Manual mode in your camera, I'd say get a vintage Pentax SMC 50mm f1.7 lens with a cheapo adapter (Pentax PK to Canon EF). Cut off the lens aperture lug with sidecutters to avoid scratching mirror. You'll have to focus and set exposure manually but this lens is amazing and gives lovely bokeh and more 3D images too. They cost only around $30. I bought mine in 1982 and now I use it on my Canon 5D mk1.

[srlkngl]

Liking your video a lot! Your text is concise and to the point.

[danncorbit]

The 50mm STM is better optically (see dxomark measurements ). It's not expensive brand new.
I agree about the 35mm f/2. I have and like the 35mm f2, 40mm f2.8 and 50mm f1.8, but as a kit for your camera, the 40mm is very close to both the 50 and 35. As a minimal kit, I would suggest the 35, the 50, and the 100mm macro. I do like (immensely) your choices and all do offer great bang for the buck.

[awshelley]

Great video! One question. Why buy a 50mm, 35mm, and a 40mm? Doesn't the 50 make the 40 unnecessary? Thanks!

[samiam]

I use ff 50mm 1.8. overall very versatile

[beachbumblog]

Great video, thank you! I recently bought a 5d mk ii and loving it. I have a 50mm 1.8 on it but I almost do wish I had the older lens due to the electric focus. I would be curious what zooms you do recommend for the best price for full frame understanding they will be expensive.