What LENSES Should you BUY FIRST for Video?!

What lens should I buy first for video? I asked myself the same question when I started this channel. Since then, I've bought and got sent a lot of excellent lenses. In this video, I tell you what the pros and cons of my favorite prime and zoom lenses are and I hope it'll help you to decide on your next buy...

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[chairchriss]

I wish I would've seen this video before buying a 50mm lens for shooting indoors.

[thestarkiller]

Saving for the Sigma 16mm, myself, mainly for the low light capability of the 1.4 aperture. The 50mm 1.8 with a speed booster is on my list, too, for the closer low light shots, and that combo has the added benefit of tricking the M50 into a 1.2 aperture. I love my M50, but that kit lens just doesn't do so well once the lights get dim.

[ClareFPV]

Got the sigma 16mm 1.4 for my Sony zv-e10 and I couldn't be happier about it. Works perfect indoor and outdoors for my type of video. I also have the kit lens which is not great but certainly can take some amazing videos with it. Thanks Joris for another great video.

[ElBoyoElectronico]

I used to own the Sigma 16mm & 56mm 1.4 and the Canon 32mm 1.4 when I was shooting with my Canon M50. I still miss those lenses. They provide so much image quality for their price!

[jaymills]

Grabbing a zve1! Great video, which prime is most versatile? Shooting with friends at a bar, indoor apartment, vacation, podcasting etc ? 35? 24? 20?

[moustafa]

I rarely comment, but after watching a50+ vids. I just have to say THANK YOU. You nailed it in 7 min. Great video.

[J.K.productionsDE]

For my m50: I bought it with the kit lens, then bought the 22mm f2, and then the ef 50mm 1.8 with an adapter, then a 400mm for wildlife photography. I use my 50mm 80% of the time, sometimes the 22mm, and if I need stabilisation I use my kit lens. I just don like the look of the 22mm and kit lens, there is almost no bokeh. Its great for run n gun photography or vlogging tho.

[composercode]

Awesome video. I've used the kit 15-45mm and the 50mm f/1.8 with Viltrox speed booster on my Canon M50 for the past several years, and it's served just about every shot I could ever want to capture. Only thing that's missing is a telephoto and maybe a faster prime lens, but those are nice-to-haves not must-haves.

[roxnroll]

Such a great video! Not only for amazing content - I was cracking up. Love educational videos with humor

[GearRelated]

Really wishing Tameron was making a zoom for the canon RF soon! I’ve honestly been thinking of swapping over to Sony just to get more glass options!

[RealPivotTV]

you explained more to me that i understand in just a few mins then anyone i have ever watched. like explaining the mm conversion for apc

[niKLasVdv]

Ik ben op zoek naar een camera onder de 400 euro. Hij moet goeie beeldkwaliteit hebben. Ik ben van plan om er video's mee te maken van landschappen, reizen, .. Heb je een idee van welke camera het beste bij me past?

[Mistahollywood]

You never disappoint brother. I’ll watch any video you post. I absolutely always come out of it with a ton of great info.

[GamerFreakin]

the tamron is for APS-C camera’s right? What is a good substitute for that vocal length for full frame camera’s?

[mylifepart]

Please ramble on... learning so much...people like y should keep talking coz people like me are learning a lot about all this appreciate you...god bless...

[krisam]

After watching your video, I guess, I am on the right path. I have already order 24 mm prime lens.

[bikecommuter]

LOL I was just looking at lenses, I like that new Tamron 18-50 2.8 and how small it is, it would make a good walk around lens on my Sony a6600.
I had the Canon 24mm prime on my Canon SL2 aka the 200D its a small camera for a DSLR and the 24mm pancake lens was just about ideal for video. I used it along with my Canon 7D mk II ah the good 'ol 1080p days. 😆

[razyelleyzar]

Amazing video, tons of great info.
Think you can help me out with something?
I have two use case scenarios, filing my children / family but also I want the capability of filming unboxing/tech reviews.
I have a Sony ZV-E10 and based on the info you presented, I "focused in" on two lenses. The Sigma 16mm 1.4 and the Sigma 18-50. What do you think? Am I on the right track or should I "focus" on something else?
Thank You!

[RockWILK]

Amen to this video. Good points. I'm on the Sony a6400, and I'm getting ready to sell off some lenses, make some money back, and be left with my Samyang 12mm f2 (manual), my Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS, and I'm gonna grab that Sigma 18-50 f2.8, and I'm good. The ONLY other possibility is to get the Tamron 17-70 instead of the Sigma, but is that really worth the extra $250? Stabilization, yes, and a little bit more range, but the Sigma is smaller and easier to carry around, and much more gimbal friendly, and I have found myself mostly using the Samyang and the Sony 35mm 90% of the time anyway, and so... I'm good. Thanks for the awesome video.

[bricksblocksandmocs]

Really great video, as always! Very informative and super enjoyable to watch🙌