WHAT LENS SHOULD I BUY ? (and why)

Photo Genius recommends camera lenses for landscape, portrait, wildlife, sport and macro photography Check the links below for ⬇️ featured lenses ⬇️

► LANDSCAPE - recommended wide angle lenses

► SPORTS & WILDLIFE - recommended telephoto lenses

► MACRO - recommended lenses

► PORTRAITS - recommended portrait lenses

► BUDGET PRIME LENSES

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About this video : Paul from Photo Genius discusses the difference between wide and telephoto lenses, the importance of focal length and aperture and shares some lens recommendations for landscape, portrait, sports, wildlife and macro photography.

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[billwendry]

Excellent primer! I happen to have chosen wisely, based on a fair amount of luck. I have all Canon lenses including the “Nifty -50”, the “Pancake”, and the 55-250mm. I am pleased with all three choices, but also find the Canon 18–55mm Kit lens to be a good "grab and go" general use lens. Carry on with the clear, concise, and well thought-out advice!

[joseantoniolago]

New subscriber here, binge watching your videos for a couple of days and I have to thank you for them, they really are helping me decide, wish camera to buy.

[williamneuman]

I have the Canon 55 - 250mm IS II lens and plan to upgrade to the STM version. All the reviews I have seen for it say it is a bit sharper than the one I have. I use it on a Canon T3 / 1100D.

[berxsol]

This channel is pure gold. Really, haven't seen such a thorough explanation anywhere else

[muminki]

Very fair between Nikon and Canon users... Thanks Paul

[josephmcveigh]

I have to tell you how great you tutorials are. I feel like a an there with you!!!
You are a rarity a fine person and I really mean that.
My wife became ill sept 2013 she is doing great and helping many other people with her type of illness.
Do to the circumstances I veered away from photography. You are helping me so much I cannot tell you in words.
Thank you
Joey MGGP

[lucaszoonen]

I have the Canon 70D with the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 and the 50mm f1.8 STM. I recently bought the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 because I was struggling in a concert building. There wasn't much light, but it was a paid photoshoot, so I needed that extra stop of light. My next lens is going to be the Canon 85mm f1.8. I really like portrait photography and this lens gives me exactly what I want.
Thanks for the video Paul!!!

[fromtheblonx]

Mate. Your videos are the BEST! I know nothing and im just starting up (long covid sufferer so there is very little i can do). But after watching your videos I feel much more comfortable! Ive got a 2000D arriving in a couple of days and I can’t wait to play! Thank you so much for your perfectly balanced videos🙏

[Twobarpsi]

Great advice! I own a Nifty Fifty, 70-200 2.8L III, and a Sigma 18-35mm!!

[coolvintage]

I just want to say THANK YOU! Your videos are the best ones I found. I'm a newbie and have always wanted to learn photography. Aperture, exposures, shutter speed were all foreign to me but after watching your videos--mostly at night before I went to bed, I now understand what they all mean! Thanks again!

[terrywalton]

i've just purchased the Nikon 35mm 1.8, it was £110 UK on Ebay, really looking forward to trying it out

[robcourt]

Hi Paul!
I was wondering if you could do a segment about what kind of computer, graphics card (if any), monitor and what specifications you recommend for photo editing. I'm a semi-pro now and would like to up my editing skills with the right equipment.
Thank you!
Rob in Utah

[richardpullen]

Hi Paul, have just purchased a canon nifty fifty 1.8 and its the best decision i ever made. never off my camera now many thanks on the advise you gave in your video on lenses . best wishes from a UK subscriber.

[Jes.E.S]

I feel like I’m at college every time I watch ur vids u explain everything SOOO well was gonna get a canon EF-M 55-200 mm lens but now I kno that’s a bad idea!! Thanks so much! I’m a macro and nature photographer great help thanks again!

[liamfinch]

Really enjoy your vids! Confusing stuff made easy!

[satchmanretro]

Subscribed on the back of this video. It’s the first one I’ve seen that helped me understand what focal length actually means! That simple diagram unlocked it. Thanks!

[jasper]

Your videos are a must for every beginner. So much learning. I got all your recommended lenses. Now I need to start learning photography. lol. Thanks for your great videos.

[petercavellini]

Canon 24mm-105mm 1:4L IS II USM, decided to splash out, I find it’s a good walk around lense, cover wide ad nearly everything in between .

[petercavellini]

My nifty fifty is Canons 1.4, superb little lens.

[threeducks]

I love taking macro or just close up subjects but being on a tight budget I went with the Nikon 40mm the biggest problem is if taking images of insects like bees on a flower the lens has to be very close to the bee and this can cause it to fly away. I have some close-up images on a stock agency site that sell very well using this lens.