This gentleman needs his own television show. The clarity about how he explains the most complex things is almost an art form. Let me go and get my kit lens and leave some of these expensive lens home🤣😎. Lol
He is probably not that much wrong in some cases. I had for years a 18-55mm kit lens (the time before IS or STM was in them!), all the other lenses i had were prime macros, a telezoom and so... not really a lens which could replace the "standard" focal range of the kit. So despite having a few more expensive lenses, i often used only the kit lens because the other ones had more or less special cases i didnt need at this events. But looking behind - i guess its still (next to a fast, cheap 50mm prime) somehow needed at the point you know you like photography that you search as fast as possible for a kit lens replacement. Doesnt have to be any 24-70 L or so, but at least something with better IS and proper USM, bigger aperture (with probably more blades) and if possible better imaging quality than the kit. I personally still am looking (since nearly 10 years, lol) for a proper "universal" lens with a useful variety anywhere between 15-80mm and GOOD imaging quality, upgraded already twice (first to a 28-105 USM, then a 28-135 IS USM) but these lenses are barely better than the kit lens (when it comes to image quality, anything else is "superior" like superfast AF, more zoom, bigger aperture, etc)
Nice to see someone not telling the beginner to invest in lenses but to improve by investing in taking images to build experience & understanding. Clarity of explanation, even after 30yrs of semi-pro photography I felt I understood stuff even better!!
I watched a video by a very famous photographer recently where he was asked about portraiture for beginner photographers, and he used a 100mm 1.8 lens in his explanation. The only thing I thought throughout the video was: what new photographer is going to own that lens right off the bat? Your video is much more sensible, and it deserves more views.
I agree, I just got my nikon d3400 and been watching videos all over TH-cam for like an intro for beginners and THIS IS THE MOST USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE ONE.
"You don't have to get the most expensive lens." Every photographer on TH-cam : buys the most expensive lens possible then complains about the qualitiy.
I just wanna say that your coolness and unhurried demeanor is really helping me understand all these photographic jargon and truly inspiring me to venture more and more into photography. Hence I enrolled in your first online class and hopefully have the budget for the other classes. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
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No doubt that’s why I couldn’t resist but to subscribe. I’m just starting out and want to learn as much as I can quickly. The way he explains it really helps.
Revisiting this video, because I just picked up a used Nikon D3400 camera that came with this 18-55mm kit lens, and your tips are right on time! This compact lens is super sharp and compact, and I'm LOVING it! Thanks again for this tutorial...
Thank you, Mark! Waiting for my friend's old canon D70kit to arrive. I'm the very beginner in digital photography, but your videos make me more enthusiastic and self-confident.
I really like your relaxed attitude in explanations that others seem to quickly gloss over. Straight talk and to the point. You must have thousands of subscribers! Nice.
Now this is a video that was actually helpful. Simple, easy to understand and not intimidating for a beginner like me. Most other videos make it seem like my kit lens is not even worth using.
During this quarantine is good to hear your voice. On top, a realistic approach to investing is new lens. First walk, then run. I notice that Canon is your choice, I've just bought a new Sony A7III, perfect pictures but lack of that creativity touch Canon brings in my opinion.
The kit lenses can be great. I've actually used them to successfully photograph an entire wedding. I can't wait till I have enough to purchase a 24-70 F2.8 for better quality what I was able to do with the kit lens was still great. No I am not a pro and likely never will take that step but still I am enthused enough to have shoot over 100,000 photos over 14 years.
@@maxwell5428 Because most of the wedding was in good light and when it wasn't I used my flash. I never said it was as good as a F2.8, just that used right it can be a "good" lens. Never said it was the best.
Just got my camera and will be leaving soon for vacation..this is such a great help as a beginner. Your tutorial is easy to understand. Thank you!! Btw, i subscribed in your channel and will be watching more of your tutorials.😊😊😊
ALL lenses loose sharpness below f/8 or f/11. Diffraction. BTW, you could have used f/5.6 or f/8 for the wide field city shots for ultimate sharpness, as depth of field would have easily compensated for any out of focus blur, and the higher shutter speed would have made for a sharper picture.
You’re such a great teacher! Better than my math teacher. Lol I love how calm your delivery is. There are ideas that I have come to know only through this video so thank you!
Man, I wish I watched this video when I was first starting out... he dropped a lot of knowledge, in an easy to understand way. As photographers, we can fall into the trap of wanting 'better' gear all the time. Invest in learning before splashing the cash... but when it comes time to break away from the kit lens, I'd highly recommend (depending on what you shoot) to invest into a 24-70mm - and ideally a continuous aperture lens. I'd only advise people to pick up a prime once they know what their favourite focal length is, and perhaps why they like to shoot with it.
He is using the Canon 7d which has an APS 1.5 crop sensor which will increase the focal length. Kit lens 18 to 55 = 27 to 83mm. 50 to 200 = 75 to 300mm
xXFriday BestXx I love my 15-45mm lens on my M6. It is very sharp especially in regular light outdoors at f8. I love the size. I hiked for a few miles today and kept it in my hand. Not something I did with my Canon 7D.
Good explanations about basics I learn with my first camera 40 years ago, a TLR Rolleiflex 1937 and you know, some basics will never change no matter if you use film or digital cameras. And beautiful towns and places in a country I love (Mexico).Congrats good videos.
A Rolleiflex is a cracker of a camera. I had a Yashica 635 TLR which had an adaptor to allow 35mm film to be used as well as the 6X6. I even tried using a polarising filter on it which is a bit complicated 😂. Then there’s the first time I tried to take a photo of a moving subject and seeing it disappear 😂😂. I love their whisper quiet leaf shutters and the shutter buttons so light and easy to press that camera shake is reduced. They draw a fair bit of attention too.
I survived on my Olympus kit zooms for a long time. I now have higher grade zooms and a few prime lenses, but I still use the kit lenses too. They tend to be smaller and lighter than their more expensive siblings.
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Today's kit lenses equal many premium lenses of yesterday in image quality, IMO, the primary lacking of most kit lenses is a relatively fast aperture. However, when shot at f/8 of so (especially tripod mounted) and in under good lighting - the results with these inexpensive lenses are excellent... Do I own one - No! But. I did own the Sony 28-70mm f/4-5.6 OSS lens and the image quality at f/8 was satisfactory. OTOH - it could not hold a candle to the all around results of my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens in quality and all-around versatility...
Agreed 100 percent. I have a canon M6 with a 15-45mm kit lens and I must say it is quite phenomenal. You just have to know how to get the most out of it.
Great video! Most TH-camrs got el you the best is a 50mm lens or so... but give me hope with the kit lens 😆 which is what everyone gets when they first get their camera.
I'm very happy since I discovered your TH-cam channel and great videos. I got a Panasonic lumix dmc fz50 as a gift and had no clue how to use it. After using a simple Nikon COOLPIX for years I was left in a total blur. Since I learn from you my camera isn't on Auto mode and became my best partner during outdoor shootings.It's really fun to apply what I learned. Thanks for making things simpler. 🙂
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I have watched literally hundreds of tutorials. This is hands down the best, straight to the point, down to earth, not overly technical terminology, user friendly video I have ever watched on this subject. When I get my camera I’m taking your course. Thank you so much! Is the cannon t7 an ok first camera? What camera do you recommend? I have been using cannon power shot 50xs for 10 years.
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Good video! I shoot the high school marching band, so I always use my 70-200mm, but I was asked to do band portraits in a couple weeks. That means pulling my kit lens out. Good tips in this video on portraits that I will keep in mind!
"At 18mm focal length, the features of her face just don't look appealing." And therein lies the reason why 'selfies' taken on a mobile phone's camera invariably look grotesque.
hes so clever this guy, he says all the right things "take your camera off auto -You know you’re smarter than your camera. So why let it make all the decisions for you?" etc etc i bet this dude could charm the knickers off a nun, but hes spot on....
Time to dig out the kit lens and play around with it again. Might be a great vacation lens, so I don’t have to haul the bigger, expensive lenses with me. Looking to simplify.
The Nikon 18-140 kit lens is an amazing tool capable of stunning results be they nature , portrait ,automotive or even airshows , it really is a dream lens ,which covers what was an old fashioned ,full frame super-zoom (28-200 mm ) , lens range .IMHO, For those who own a APS-C format DSLR Nikon camera , there is no other worthy option in terms of cost and versatility .
Interesting video..I have a 18-140mm kit lens on my Nikon DX 7200 and it's fine for outdoor an landscape shots! But I use a vintage 50mm full-frame lens as a back up!
A $5000 lens isn't much good if you don't have a clue how these things work. Good beginners video. I have a small variety of lenses but I also use the very same 18-55 and it'll provide great results when it's the right tool for the job.
Most kit lenses aren't all that bad to be honest. Now there are some that have gotten a bad rap in the industry (like Sony's 16-50 PZ kit lens and a few others from other brands) but then there are the really good ones like those from Fuji (like the 18-55 f/2.8-4) which is actually quite good considering it is considered a kit lens as it is sold with some of their camera bodies). I think the term kit lens often times gets equated to bad image quality and that's not always true. For example, my Nikon Z 24-70 f/4 is about as sharp as the newest 24-70 f/2.8E lens for DSLRs from Nikon, except for that it's missing that extra stop of light, but as far as sharpness, it's quite sharp and I've used it for things like landscapes and portraits in some case with very good results (good enough, in fact, that I've talked myself out of needing the 2.8 version). But like I said, there are some kit lenses that are truly not that great (or that sharp) but on the other hand, there are some that are excellent performers for general use.
Great advice. I've always been amazed by the quality out of some kit lenses. I've gotten some really great long exposure shots at night with my canon 18-135mm. They were cityscapes
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I use a Sony a5100 as a gimbal cam. The 16-50mm kit lens is one of my most important video shooting tools. People poo-poo the kit lens because it's essentially a freebie. If it fulfills a purpose in your workflow, it can be an important asset. Your topic is on point.
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Great video, very informative and unpretentious. I love learning how to use what I've got, I can discover its limitations and base my next purchase on that. No sales pitch here, wonderful.
There is nothing wrong with a kit lens. .....before upgrading to a more expensive lens ...... Never UPGRADING, but buying: 1. a set of Close Up lenses to reach 1 : 1 magnification 2. a wide angle lens at least 25 % shorter than your kitlens 18 - 55 mm might be a manual lens saves $$$ + gives more fun 3. a tele lens at least 50% longer than your kitlens 18 -55 mm choose a auto focus no Fujifilm TAMRON ! 4. a longer auto focus telezoom no Fujinon TAMRON ! 5. a lens adapter to mount old analog lenses on your digital camera. 6. an old macro bellows + mount adapter + old enarger lens + a set of old spectacle lenses and construct your own telelens 7. a pola filter 8. a graded ND filter 9. a library of old books on photography 10. a visit to a photo expo
Nobody really said ever that a kit lens is really bad, its just... like a VW Golf with the weakest engine setup, it drives, but better dont think about HOW it drives if you need performance. And when we talk about performance when it comes to lenses its pretty obvious.... smaller F-Stop number and better optical quality cost a lot, especially both in combination. And here comes in the situations we luckily didnt see in this video - low light situations, where the 18-55mm kit lens shows how bad it is - Just think about that: My iPhone 12 Mini shoots better photos in low light than a beginner class Canon DSLR with the kit lens! Something like a 50mm 1.4 or 1.8 prime lens will make a cheaper DSLR as useful in low light as good smartphone camera, but still, im not even very impressed about the EOS RPs low light performance somehow, but at least A LOT BETTER than my Eos 550D which is finally my 2nd camera mostly with a telezoom and as astro camera.
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Awesome, thank you! If you're interested in learning more tips and tricks to fully master your camera, our Digital Camera Mastery course is perfect for you! Here’s the link to join: photpro.to/dcm-j
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too many camera are coming out i'm going to buy the canon sl1 and sl2 and i already have the canon 400d and i'm still learning that and i might get the 450d for 100 bucks you said you're good with any camera well can you help me with my camera the canon 400d 10.1 megapixel
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This gentleman needs his own television show. The clarity about how he explains the most complex things is almost an art form. Let me go and get my kit lens and leave some of these expensive lens home🤣😎. Lol
He is probably not that much wrong in some cases.
I had for years a 18-55mm kit lens (the time before IS or STM was in them!), all the other lenses i had were prime macros, a telezoom and so... not really a lens which could replace the "standard" focal range of the kit. So despite having a few more expensive lenses, i often used only the kit lens because the other ones had more or less special cases i didnt need at this events.
But looking behind - i guess its still (next to a fast, cheap 50mm prime) somehow needed at the point you know you like photography that you search as fast as possible for a kit lens replacement. Doesnt have to be any 24-70 L or so, but at least something with better IS and proper USM, bigger aperture (with probably more blades) and if possible better imaging quality than the kit.
I personally still am looking (since nearly 10 years, lol) for a proper "universal" lens with a useful variety anywhere between 15-80mm and GOOD imaging quality, upgraded already twice (first to a 28-105 USM, then a 28-135 IS USM) but these lenses are barely better than the kit lens (when it comes to image quality, anything else is "superior" like superfast AF, more zoom, bigger aperture, etc)
Agree! I'm setting aside my others for now and digging the kit lens out.
He has a photography course online. It’s $19 a month. I’m taking it
Agree. I took his course and was blown away by the quality of the course his mastery.
Nice to see someone not telling the beginner to invest in lenses but to improve by investing in taking images to build experience & understanding. Clarity of explanation, even after 30yrs of semi-pro photography I felt I understood stuff even better!!
I watched a video by a very famous photographer recently where he was asked about portraiture for beginner photographers, and he used a 100mm 1.8 lens in his explanation.
The only thing I thought throughout the video was: what new photographer is going to own that lens right off the bat?
Your video is much more sensible, and it deserves more views.
I agree, I just got my nikon d3400 and been watching videos all over TH-cam for like an intro for beginners and THIS IS THE MOST USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE ONE.
100mm will be a great lens for a beginner who wants to get into stalking
@@UltraNyan stalking with a 100mm???? You have much to learn
Yea fuck that famous photographer
@@shaolin95 hold my 800mm lens
"You don't have to get the most expensive lens."
Every photographer on TH-cam : buys the most expensive lens possible then complains about the qualitiy.
I just wanna say that your coolness and unhurried demeanor is really helping me understand all these photographic jargon and truly inspiring me to venture more and more into photography. Hence I enrolled in your first online class and hopefully have the budget for the other classes. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
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I love the way he explaining everything. Amazing!
Slowly & calmly
🤘❣️
No doubt that’s why I couldn’t resist but to subscribe. I’m just starting out and want to learn as much as I can quickly. The way he explains it really helps.
I love ur comment
You have simplified the basic photography concepts much easier and understandable.Thanks.
He always make some photo jargons easier to be understood
I am a professional photographer and have been for years, and STILL use my Canon 18-55mm kit lens at times, and have gotten some great photos with it.
Revisiting this video, because I just picked up a used Nikon D3400 camera that came with this 18-55mm kit lens, and your tips are right on time! This compact lens is super sharp and compact, and I'm LOVING it! Thanks again for this tutorial...
I've seen many photography videos but THIS ONE has been the most enlightening. "Thank you"
Thank you, Mark! Waiting for my friend's old canon D70kit to arrive. I'm the very beginner in digital photography, but your videos make me more enthusiastic and self-confident.
the simplest way of explaining the complex system of a digital camera .. Great job !!!
EXACTLY!!!!!
I don't get how you don't have more subscribers.
People probably go straight to his photography course
His oldest video is only a year old. It takes time to generate a large number of subscribers and more videos as well.
@@samyish His photo tips are very useful than federal ,I love his videos don't you
Thanks for another great lesson
Don't judge someone by the youtube subscribers that's a very narrow minded thought.
I love how he explain everything with less jargon terms. Subscribing!
I really like your relaxed attitude in explanations that others seem to quickly gloss over. Straight talk and to the point. You must have thousands of subscribers! Nice.
Really loved the video.. the way You explained focal length, Aperture etc was amazing and easily understandable. Thanks
Now this is a video that was actually helpful. Simple, easy to understand and not intimidating for a beginner like me. Most other videos make it seem like my kit lens is not even worth using.
Glad it was helpful!
I have a KITT lens. It only takes photos of the Knight Industries Two Thousand.
Travis Kraft 🤣😂😅😆😆
Hey travis didn't expect to find you here 😂
Bruh, only few people gonna get that joke
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This. This is what all beginners need. Hands down
Thanks! We're glad you think so :)
I don't even have a camera 😂.
Why TF have I watched the whole video?😂
🤣same to you bro , but always looks at amazon, with no money
Because he did a great job! :)
I love your video tutorials, there is aura of calmness yet information packed which makes u feel stay and listen. Thanks
During this quarantine is good to hear your voice. On top, a realistic approach to investing is new lens. First walk, then run. I notice that Canon is your choice, I've just bought a new Sony A7III, perfect pictures but lack of that creativity touch Canon brings in my opinion.
I've been watching different photography video.... but your videos are more understandble!! Precisely delivered. Thank you Sir!
The kit lenses can be great. I've actually used them to successfully photograph an entire wedding. I can't wait till I have enough to purchase a 24-70 F2.8 for better quality what I was able to do with the kit lens was still great. No I am not a pro and likely never will take that step but still I am enthused enough to have shoot over 100,000 photos over 14 years.
MyDigitalParadise I've used my 18-55 for a good bit now for sessions, engagements, and even sports.
How, in anything but decent sunlight I have to crank my iso and end up with grainy photos
@@maxwell5428 Because most of the wedding was in good light and when it wasn't I used my flash. I never said it was as good as a F2.8, just that used right it can be a "good" lens. Never said it was the best.
This is by far the best TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS. Simple and easy to understand.
Just got my camera and will be leaving soon for vacation..this is such a great help as a beginner. Your tutorial is easy to understand. Thank you!! Btw, i subscribed in your channel and will be watching more of your tutorials.😊😊😊
ALL lenses loose sharpness below f/8 or f/11. Diffraction. BTW, you could have used f/5.6 or f/8 for the wide field city shots for ultimate sharpness, as depth of field would have easily compensated for any out of focus blur, and the higher shutter speed would have made for a sharper picture.
You’re such a great teacher! Better than my math teacher. Lol I love how calm your delivery is. There are ideas that I have come to know only through this video so thank you!
Man, I wish I watched this video when I was first starting out... he dropped a lot of knowledge, in an easy to understand way. As photographers, we can fall into the trap of wanting 'better' gear all the time. Invest in learning before splashing the cash... but when it comes time to break away from the kit lens, I'd highly recommend (depending on what you shoot) to invest into a 24-70mm - and ideally a continuous aperture lens. I'd only advise people to pick up a prime once they know what their favourite focal length is, and perhaps why they like to shoot with it.
That's a great advice! Thanks for sharing that, Scott! :)
Thank you very much clear concise instructions that a novice like myself can understand.
- I just got my 1st DSLR and it came with a Canon 50mm STM. I am getting a 90-300mm lens.
He is using the Canon 7d which has an APS 1.5 crop sensor which will increase the focal length.
Kit lens 18 to 55 = 27 to 83mm.
50 to 200 = 75 to 300mm
What do you think about a Canon EOS M50 with 15-45mm kit lens?
xXFriday BestXx I love my 15-45mm lens on my M6. It is very sharp especially in regular light outdoors at f8. I love the size. I hiked for a few miles today and kept it in my hand. Not something I did with my Canon 7D.
This was absolutely amazing. Thank you for this educational video.
Really loved the way you explained the technical stuffs of photography. Easy to understand. Thanks
Great video.
P.S.-
Extra points for the cool hat.
I recommend an 18-135mm kit lens. It offers far more telephoto opportunities than an 18-55.
I have brought digital camera mastery course and I have never used auto mode again..!!
I'm really love this guy personality 😁
Thank you for actually focusing on the camera instead if editing like so many people do.
Good demonstration and explanation. You can do a lot with a humble kit lens and a digital camera that is a few years or generations old.
Good explanations about basics I learn with my first camera 40 years ago, a TLR Rolleiflex 1937 and you know, some basics will never change no matter if you use film or digital cameras. And beautiful towns and places in a country I love (Mexico).Congrats good videos.
A Rolleiflex is a cracker of a camera. I had a Yashica 635 TLR which had an adaptor to allow 35mm film to be used as well as the 6X6. I even tried using a polarising filter on it which is a bit complicated 😂. Then there’s the first time I tried to take a photo of a moving subject and seeing it disappear 😂😂. I love their whisper quiet leaf shutters and the shutter buttons so light and easy to press that camera shake is reduced. They draw a fair bit of attention too.
I survived on my Olympus kit zooms for a long time. I now have higher grade zooms and a few prime lenses, but I still use the kit lenses too. They tend to be smaller and lighter than their more expensive siblings.
I think to all the videos id watched this the most easy to understand.I always follow you.
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Great explanation. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow great tips for blur backgrounds. Thanks a lot. Already subscribed. xx
Today's kit lenses equal many premium lenses of yesterday in image quality, IMO, the primary lacking of most kit lenses is a relatively fast aperture. However, when shot at f/8 of so (especially tripod mounted) and in under good lighting - the results with these inexpensive lenses are excellent...
Do I own one - No! But. I did own the Sony 28-70mm f/4-5.6 OSS lens and the image quality at f/8 was satisfactory.
OTOH - it could not hold a candle to the all around results of my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens in quality and all-around versatility...
Agreed 100 percent. I have a canon M6 with a 15-45mm kit lens and I must say it is quite phenomenal. You just have to know how to get the most out of it.
Great video! Most TH-camrs got el you the best is a 50mm lens or so... but give me hope with the kit lens 😆 which is what everyone gets when they first get their camera.
I'm very happy since I discovered your TH-cam channel and great videos. I got a Panasonic lumix dmc fz50 as a gift and had no clue how to use it. After using a simple Nikon COOLPIX for years I was left in a total blur.
Since I learn from you my camera isn't on Auto mode and became my best partner during outdoor shootings.It's really fun to apply what I learned. Thanks for making things simpler. 🙂
A outstanding photographer can shoot excellent photo from Kit lens, it’s about how to shoot the photo to tell the story not about the lens
very insightful
Thks Mark.. clear & crisp.. the perfection & logic in ur way of putting forth the technique.. brilliant... cheers, vernon_alvares Mumbai India
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First of all thanks about you amazing video lessons. I wounder if you have som videos about lenses (Fujifilms)?
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I have watched literally hundreds of tutorials. This is hands down the best, straight to the point, down to earth, not overly technical terminology, user friendly video I have ever watched on this subject. When I get my camera I’m taking your course. Thank you so much!
Is the cannon t7 an ok first camera? What camera do you recommend? I have been using cannon power shot 50xs for 10 years.
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You are a good teacher! I like the way you explain.
Your awesome my friend, thank you so much for all your advice
Yes I always zoom my lens if portrait it may focus on my subjects
Really helpful to me. I understood it and the explanations were really good. Maybe I won't dump the camera after all.
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Now all you need to do is learn how to record in different aspect ratio
Good video! I shoot the high school marching band, so I always use my 70-200mm, but I was asked to do band portraits in a couple weeks. That means pulling my kit lens out. Good tips in this video on portraits that I will keep in mind!
We're glad to hear we've helped Karen! :)
Who else wants to test these but have no kit lens left
But you can now buy these used for VERY reasonable prices. YAY
Thanks for this useful video
"At 18mm focal length, the features of her face just don't look appealing." And therein lies the reason why 'selfies' taken on a mobile phone's camera invariably look grotesque.
hes so clever this guy, he says all the right things "take your camera off auto -You know you’re smarter than your camera. So why let it make all the decisions for you?" etc etc i bet this dude could charm the knickers off a nun, but hes spot on....
I have Canon1300D with 18-55mm kit lense, 55-250mm telephoto lense and 50mm 1.8 stm prime lense. How can use these lense to get stunning photos
Practice, there is no way around it.
50mm Crop 80 mm is great for Portrait.
A, AV F2.0 fixed, you get stunning Portraits with Bokeh
Time to dig out the kit lens and play around with it again. Might be a great vacation lens, so I don’t have to haul the bigger, expensive lenses with me. Looking to simplify.
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The Nikon 18-140 kit lens is an amazing tool capable of stunning results be they nature , portrait ,automotive or even airshows , it really is a dream lens ,which covers what was an old fashioned ,full frame super-zoom (28-200 mm ) , lens range .IMHO, For those who own a APS-C format DSLR Nikon camera , there is no other worthy option in terms of cost and versatility .
Interesting video..I have a 18-140mm kit lens on my Nikon DX 7200 and it's fine for outdoor an landscape shots! But I use a vintage 50mm full-frame lens as a back up!
A $5000 lens isn't much good if you don't have a clue how these things work. Good beginners video. I have a small variety of lenses but I also use the very same 18-55 and it'll provide great results when it's the right tool for the job.
Most kit lenses aren't all that bad to be honest. Now there are some that have gotten a bad rap in the industry (like Sony's 16-50 PZ kit lens and a few others from other brands) but then there are the really good ones like those from Fuji (like the 18-55 f/2.8-4) which is actually quite good considering it is considered a kit lens as it is sold with some of their camera bodies). I think the term kit lens often times gets equated to bad image quality and that's not always true. For example, my Nikon Z 24-70 f/4 is about as sharp as the newest 24-70 f/2.8E lens for DSLRs from Nikon, except for that it's missing that extra stop of light, but as far as sharpness, it's quite sharp and I've used it for things like landscapes and portraits in some case with very good results (good enough, in fact, that I've talked myself out of needing the 2.8 version). But like I said, there are some kit lenses that are truly not that great (or that sharp) but on the other hand, there are some that are excellent performers for general use.
Great advice and tutorial. Most people skip their kit lens without knowing what its capabilities are. I take wonderful shots with my 15-45mm on my M6.
Great advice. I've always been amazed by the quality out of some kit lenses. I've gotten some really great long exposure shots at night with my canon 18-135mm. They were cityscapes
Excellent you make everything easy to understand thank you so much for sharing.
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Thank you so much for this video. It helped a lot. I’m a car photographer.
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Thank you so much for your knowledge!! You made it so much easier to understand!
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Excellent explanation. Easy to understand. 👍
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As a student i have this one and a 75-300 lens Awsome shots of ducks 🦆 geese
I use a Sony a5100 as a gimbal cam. The 16-50mm kit lens is one of my most important video shooting tools. People poo-poo the kit lens because it's essentially a freebie. If it fulfills a purpose in your workflow, it can be an important asset. Your topic is on point.
muy buena explicacion
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Great video, very informative and unpretentious. I love learning how to use what I've got, I can discover its limitations and base my next purchase on that. No sales pitch here, wonderful.
There is nothing wrong with a kit lens.
.....before upgrading to a more expensive lens ......
Never UPGRADING, but buying:
1. a set of Close Up lenses
to reach 1 : 1 magnification
2. a wide angle lens
at least 25 % shorter
than your kitlens 18 - 55 mm
might be a manual lens
saves $$$ + gives more fun
3. a tele lens
at least 50% longer
than your kitlens 18 -55 mm
choose a auto focus
no Fujifilm
TAMRON !
4. a longer auto focus telezoom
no Fujinon
TAMRON !
5. a lens adapter to mount old analog
lenses on your digital camera.
6. an old macro bellows + mount adapter
+ old enarger lens
+ a set of old spectacle lenses
and construct your own telelens
7. a pola filter
8. a graded ND filter
9. a library of old books on photography
10. a visit to a photo expo
Nobody really said ever that a kit lens is really bad, its just... like a VW Golf with the weakest engine setup, it drives, but better dont think about HOW it drives if you need performance.
And when we talk about performance when it comes to lenses its pretty obvious.... smaller F-Stop number and better optical quality cost a lot, especially both in combination.
And here comes in the situations we luckily didnt see in this video - low light situations, where the 18-55mm kit lens shows how bad it is - Just think about that: My iPhone 12 Mini shoots better photos in low light than a beginner class Canon DSLR with the kit lens!
Something like a 50mm 1.4 or 1.8 prime lens will make a cheaper DSLR as useful in low light as good smartphone camera, but still, im not even very impressed about the EOS RPs low light performance somehow, but at least A LOT BETTER than my Eos 550D which is finally my 2nd camera mostly with a telezoom and as astro camera.
Bob Ross of photography
Thanks for the explenation. You really helper me.
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2024...I still use mine ...
So much to learn
Very good video.
Everything explained very well.
I am new to photography and will be watching all your videos.
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I bought a 50mm f1.8 for portraits and low-light photography. Now I got a 28-80mm V USM for basic zoom other than my 18-55 kit lens.
thank you so much for your explanation ... this is the best video that I watched about the kit lens! I subscribed right after ;)
Cracking video with some really good info
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Thank you for taking your time with us beginners.
3:32 surprise!
too many camera are coming out i'm going to buy the canon sl1 and sl2 and i already have the canon 400d and i'm still learning that and i might get the 450d for 100 bucks you said you're good with any camera well can you help me with my camera the canon 400d 10.1 megapixel