The BEST Lenses for DSLR Video!

[@TLD]

Curious on what lenses to grab for DSLR video? Here are FIVE of them! :D
*Feel free to thumbs up/share if you enjoyed!*

[@FrozenSkiller]

***** Great video :) I have a question, dont you want the 35mm video for the cinematic film look? But if I get the Rokinon doesn't my Crop Factor of 1.7 makes it nearly a 60mm?! Or am I wrong ...

[@anish_r]

***** what would be a cheap but goo lens?

[@TLD]

FrozenSkiller It was a recommendation over the 50mm which most people get and it makes a 85mm in that case

[@FrozenSkiller]

*****
Is for the cinematography guy not the goal to get the the real 35mm focal length? Was I right with what I wanted to say? Because I was looking for a good lens for filmmaking.

[@AshTailor]

FrozenSkiller By any chance are you referring to the sensor? Most look to achieve a true 35mm sensor to shoot on which is based on traditional film :)

[@chaseontwowheels]

I just picked up the Sigma 18-35 about a month ago and it has blown me away ever since I got it! Great recommendation!

[@intrinsiccinema7374]

tell me something is the sigma 18--35 really sharp at 1.8

[@badseedtech]

This is easily the most comprehensive video I have seen on this subject. In a little over 4 minutes, you answered about 5 questions for me. Thanks a million!

[@daniiel]

*i love when the lenses are more expensive then the actual cameras :)*

[@TLD]

Daniel Mezquita Glass is important! :D

[@daniiel]

i guesssss !

[@UberGooose]

Daniel Mezquita The lens is by far more important than the camera. A top of the line camera with a crappy lens is going to give you crappy results. Also, Cameras become obsolete after a few years whereas lenses outlive them! Invest in glass as you'll live with it a lot longer :)

[@TalesOfWar]

Daniel Mezquita How it should be. The lens will last you several bodies. A good lens will still be good in 10-20 years time. Good luck having a body that long. Unless you still shoot film maybe.

[@daniiel]

UberGoose my eyes have been opened. thank you :D

[@KarlConrad]

keep things crispy!

[@rootreports2148]

First video about filmmaking lenses, that is short, covers all import information and isn't mixing up crop sensored and full frame cameras.
Thanks a lot!

[@noahvaniglia]

Definitely keep this crispy series with film tips going, it's great!
Maybe a video on the editing side or something too?

[@gunlokman]

One of the best, if not the very best - SLR video lens reviews. Extremely helpful, very well presented and watchable. Thanks for posting.

[@gabpolitely]

Gotta love the Sigma 18-35 1.8. By far the best lens I've ever used for videography and photography!

[@Petterhoi]

i am in love with the quality of your videos Jonathan.

[@UrAvgConsumer]

I super co-sign #1.
This video is guaranteed to have the most #teamcrispy comments ever lol.

[@TLD]

***** Haha there's a reason it's the Tech TH-camr lens!

[@CTFlagVid]

***** Yea im sure this will be the #1

[@ericcoen8894]

It’s March 9th 2020 now. I bought Rokinon 35 T1.5 for my BMPCC4K last year

[@sfwb]

i love my 18-35. the sharpness you get in stills is fantastic, and the focal range turns out to be pretty standard on my crop sensor body. well worth the price.

[@sauravus]

***** great video. I am using a full frame camera. Which lens should I prefer for recording videos ?

[@DarkPa1adin]

your voice as a presenter is v nice! thanks for recommending lenses esp the manual ones which I have not heard before

[@MHPhotoTutorials]

Getting the Sigma 18-35 1.8 for my birthday. Can't wait!

[@LautaroQ2812]

Oh my Jon, this is SO crispy it can be confused as a bacon and french fries video!

[@VladPandele]

The title says " The BEST lenses for DSLR Video! " but most of the footage to demonstrate those lenses is shot with your FS7. But I don't mind it!
Anyway, this video inspired me a lot, so thanks!

[@michaeljohn-anyaehie5675]

Thanks man, you just ended my 2 months of endless video watching for a new lens with one video.

[@DodgemsCrazy]

Would need a loan for most these lenses, could you make a video to display some lower price but still good crispy quality lenses?

[@mattboymatt]

Vintage lenses, thats about it

[@Leowulfs]

A loan? Get a job.

[@brandonmbugua]

Checkout my latest video on the best budget telephoto lens!

[@brandonmbugua]

Checkout my latest video on the best budget telephoto lens!

[@scarpelliproductions]

Loving this video, I actually have the sigma 18-35 and I'm in love... Keep the great work up!

[@thebluriam]

Thank you for making the perfectly short and info punchy video

[@GammaRaz]

Bro, yes. Out of all lenses, Rokinons are my go-to lenses for videography.

[@eviltwin2322]

You're not kidding about needing a 35mm on a crop sensor camera. I got a Nikon Series E 50mm pancake for my D3200. It's a fantastic lens in most situations and dirt cheap (£50 or about $75) but it's pretty much useless in enclosed spaces.

[@ncjpg]

I really love these episodes! PLEASE DO MORE OF THEM!

[@nathanjames4242]

Great video, short sweet and great sample shots. Nice job.

[@the321]

Such awesome shots Jon. Great job 👍

[@sponplate14]

man! the quality of the videos you make just blew my mind! love it :D

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

love your videos your quality and content is really inspiring man.

[@AlexDerrick_DP]

I use the Sigma Art zoom on my Canon 5D full frame camera all the time.
It does vignette a little, but the image is SOOO sharp that I can easily crop out the vignette in post and still have plenty of quality pixels to play with.
Everybody on the web says its for APS-C sensors, but how many of them have actually tried it on a full frame camera? probably 1 out of 100. Also the 50-100 works well on my 5D too. Some shots dont need to be cropped if you dont mind soft vignette. But again, still PLENTY of sharpness to punch in and work with.

[@OfficialTomJ]

I absolutely love the Sigma 18-35mm lens. Probably my best investment yet. Great video!

[@danielbatchelor941]

Lots of effort put into this video, great tips Jonathan

[@TLD]

Daniel Batchelor Thanks Daniel!

[@danielbatchelor941]

U welcome

[@adam_flash]

I've been waiting for a TH-camr to make a video about lenses! Thank you so much! It was really helpful. I'm thinking about picking up a Rokinon 14mm lens now. Seems like a really good lens.... especially for the price.

[@flyingbox2765]

Ive always wondered how people manage to switch or pan the focus like he did with homer up close.

[@johanness6545]

BallinWang While he were zooming, the focus stayed on the object. Maybe he used a parfocal lens, but I don't think so. Probably that's a lot of practice.

[@joshborders5367]

Love this video Jonathan! Been looking for a video like this... Not many out there!

[@TLD]

Josh Logan Glad to hear it!

[@Unreelness]

Love the videos ! Glad I subscribed! Keep them coming Jonathan!

[@roryvangorp7603]

Great video! I really enjoy all your camera tech videos so keep 'em up!!

[@topicruben]

Great video man. Thanks for all the tips. Cheers from Italy

[@VickyBro]

Nice. Stepping outside something of what your video usually consists of. And it was nice.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Very well done sir. Excellent lens choices.

[@Archetapp]

Picked up the Tokina 11-16 not about a month ago, and it is EPIC! Saving up for the Sigma 18-35 now. :)

[@EposVox]

Great video!
I just hate how expensive lenses are. Even the ones that are "a fraction of the price" of the more expensive ones, they're more than I can chuck out for just a lens. The entry point is quite high.

[@sebgallegos]

I'm gonna go for a Rokinon Cine Lens, but I still can't decide what focal length I should choose. All three, the 24mm, 35mm, and 85mm seem like excellent choices.
Thanks for the recommendation John 😊😁

[@XBOXNationTVHD]

I was just going to ask about the Rokinon 14mm! thank you!!

[@kylekim3028]

I personally use Carl Zeiss lenses. Unfortunately they don't have auto focus but the quality is just amazing.

[@Bielocke]

Amazing job as always. I love these type of helpful videos. Keep it up.

[@Parcerojose]

Great video... But can you do a video one talking about cameras likes what's the best to take pictures please

[@JamesSherlouk]

Jon would you consider a 'best first lenses' video? Some lenses that you could get if you're early on the photography for various situations be it long distance or what not.

[@Helsingborg36]

Your videos always look so artifact-free and sharp.. can you share your render settings with us?

[@snazzy]

Oh boy, how I want that Rokinon T1.5.

[@TLD]

Snazzy Labs Do it already ha.

[@RayRahner]

That FS7 is a beautiful camera! I have a 70D now. Its pretty good. Thinking about upgrading to a URSA Mini 4K soon!

[@mikeliuuu]

great video! I'm thinking of getting the Sigma f2.8 17-50mm to complement my Canon 50mm f1.4 and 55-250 f4-f5.6!

[@isaacpeiris4775]

Great video tbh nothing touches sigma art series

[@user-ur5vn3qd9n]

Doing everything I can to reach #teamcrispy levels for my vids, *****!

[@user-ur5vn3qd9n]

Phil Vierno Need to get on this Sony cam action though.

[@MasutaGaming]

Thanks man for the info, I've been stuck on which one to get for my canon.

[@CKTDanny]

One of my favourite videos from ***** by far, I'd love to see more about cameras or just recording equipment in general. Perhaps an episode about full frame lenses, or microphones, or something geeky! :D

[@MiaMoran]

I have the Rokinon Cine 35mm T/1.5 for my T3i and I'd rate it a pretty solid 8/10.
I use it for creating still films (i have some on my channel if you'd like to see) & the smooth aperture control is very useful while getting a great and sharp depth of field..

[@TLD]

Nice!

[@SolidBrixStudios]

Dude, Thank you for this, I've had a Canon 7D Mark 2 for a couple months and wanted to know some good video lenses, it's like you read my mind!

[@techexamined]

Great info on the lenses homie.. I am always torn on what my next lens will be.. now I know.. thanks

[@TLD]

TechExamined Get that Sigma + Metabones for the GH4 like Tomas Villegas haha

[@techexamined]

***** Already on it.. :-)

[@TomasVillegas]

TechExamined ***** Metabones! #GearTable revision to f1.2!
o_O

[@liquidgroove]

Hey Jonathan. It would be cool if you made a beginners guide to lenses.

[@Vylkeer]

Jon, please upload the unboxing & review of the newly-announced 15' rMPB 2015!

[@siamulislam8063]

It looks like your office setup is complete ! A office setup tour video pls ! :p

[@pkilla617]

great video those lenses are definitely some of the best

[@NNHK97]

John, please make another video like this please

[@whiplashtv]

I shot an entire documentary with the Rokinon 33 1.5. It's awesome!!!

[@eliprenten7066]

EXACTLY what I was waiting for. Thanks!

[@CaptainBlitz]

I'm not a professional video maker but these are some sick lenses. Great job man! :D

[@DanielDuarteSza]

This is the best video I've ever watched.

[@mahmoodfadhil5622]

Can you make a video of the best phone capturing aspects like those lenses ?

[@kjburk]

Thanks for sharing! Exactly the concise information I was seeking!

[@ThanhPham-zv2yp]

would totally invest in the sigma 18-35 f1.8 if they had a version for FF

[@Adamandevie]

That was really helpful and straight to the point! Thank you forever!

[@tadbubs]

J', Great presentation style and breakdown on what and what not to consider. I'm going to vlog from my table and will never be any more than 5-feet away from camera but want bokei. If I buy Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 do I even need any other lens (canon 55mm)?

[@tss3393]

That 18-35mm Sigma lens is my absolute favorite lens. I just wish it wasn't so pricy so I could stop renting it and just buy it already.

[@johanness6545]

tss3393 I've bought it from Tobydeals at ebay via paypal for 500 bucks new. Everything was perfect

[@UzoOkemiri]

I currently use the rokinon 16mm t2.2. The de clicked aperture is amazing.

[@TLD]

Uzo Okemiri Awesome!

[@horacepastrana7437]

+Jonathan Morrison Cual lente me recomiendas para video con al lumix gh4???

John why don't you buy some gimbal for camera instead of slow and cautious moves for smooth panning? :) (except when it's on slider or tripod)
That plus a little bit of warp stabilizer = peeerfecto

[@ChisakiGFX]

MKBHD approves.

[@richmck007]

Great video! Which are best then for full frame as well?

[@zachgreen611]

what lens would you recommend for recording video on a boat that will constantly be moving on a river ?

[@TechRud]

Nice video! There's not enough awesome photo gear vids on TH-cam so this was a nice surprise.

[@TLD]

***** :D

[@abhinavsharma6262]

That special appearance of Marques! :D

[@DojanahQasho]

Your videos cast a great amount of professionalism and creativity, which intimidates me to hell! lol

[@TLD]

***** No need to be intimidated haha, I've just messed around with video enough to not suck but always trying to get better lol.

[@vichtor]

Great suggestions. Could not agree more.

[@ermalmorina7261]

I'm crispy,and I approve this.
Nice one Jonathan,nailed it!

[@andivax]

Just get 18-35 1.8 for 6500 (mc-11). It is awesome but too heavy for my zhiyun crane (

[@Jardas46]

I have Canon 70D with 50mm f1.8, but I need to invest to better lenses!
Your footage from 70D looked so crispy!

[@TLD]

Jardas Production Here is the path to follow haha :D

[@van_doorn]

Want the 35mm cine lense 😁

[@lyndonalvarez3365]

Question, prime lenses aside, do the zoom lenses allow you to use a lanc controller for zooming. The ones you showcased, in particular.
Reason I ask is because I went with Nikon and a Metabones Speedbooster, which has no electronic connection.. I'm starting to think I should have went with Canon and dropped an extra $150 on that other speedbooster.

[@StaelTek]

*Just got the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 used*
it has not dissapointed me

[@johanness6545]

StaelTek It's an awesome lens. I bought it new for 500 bucks

[@hubeclan00]

Hey Jonathan Great video on lenses super helpful. Thanks dude.

[@lucianistoc1264]

@Matthew Chapman yes

[@razorlens]

What is the best lens for wide angle video shooting. Like an interview or something similar to that?

[@timbosch7]

Want to purchase the Samyang 35mm for filmproduction. Is it also a good one for weddings?

[@chumolokko]

Any review, tutorial about the extended live view monitor?

[@jaysonocampo4821]

Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your very informative video. I'm just starting out. I'm currently using 60D, is all these lenses are good to film promo videos for real estate, businesses and wedding? Please advise. Thx

[@Meettilavat]

More Crispy Than McDonald's French Fries!!!
Love Your Videos Man!!

[@TLD]

Meet Tilavat haha thx

[@superdave6171]

overall great video. Now, i know what lenses i should buy.

[@JustinEsquibel]

Should do way more videos like this, there awesome!!!

[@bs7639]

But what are the best DSLRs for video? Could you do a follow-up on this video?

[@user-bl3jw4bo3r]

Jonathan, how do I know if Im on a full frame or "cropped frame" on a Canon T3i (600D)?
- Also Im lookin for a "go to lens" for video mostly. does the 2.8 Sigma have like 360 degree focus range? or does it focus in like a 1/4 turn? 3) is the focal ring toward the front or the back of the lens? The lens I have now its at the front and I cannot use it with my mattebox and filters. 4) is the f stop "de clicked"?