The world of camera lenses can be a bit daunting when you first start out, and so a videographer and photographer have joined forces to put together a fun (and funny) intorduction to all the basic lens options, what they do, and what situtations you might use them in.
Obviously a four-minute video isn’t enough to get comprehensive about all of the myriad lens options within each of these categories, but for someone just starting out, it’ll help them navigate the world of glass and decide, if not which, then at least what type of lenses to buy.
Admittedly, all of the lenses they cover in the video are pretty expensive — not many beginners can afford to pony up for a 50mm f/1.2 if they need a fast lens. But the lesson is about the types of shots you can get with specific types of lenses, not about the lens within that category you need to buy. If you’re a beginner, just get a nifty fifty (50mm f/1.8) if you want a fast lens.
Check out the video at the top to get a bit more detail, and you experienced folk feel free to drop further explanations or more tips in the comments for our beginner readers.
When I got into photography, one of my main worries was interchangeable lens. Or lens in general. How can you change them out, how do you choose, which one will work for you. There a ton of questions but this video does a pretty great job and adding some humor, makes me feel more confident about the situtation.