How I Use a 50mm for Travel Photography | Busan South Korea 2021

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  • A Guide on how to take better photos with a 50mm Lens!
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    00:00 Intro Hello!!
    00:20 1. More than a Portrait Lens!
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    01:49 3. How to get a WIDE Shot with a 50mm?
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    50mm is arguably the MOST popular lens in all of photography. Generally recommended as a second lens after the kit lens, this is many people's first prime lens, their first foray into "pro" photography world because it offers a very unique look. Combined with the F/1.8 aperture, it leads amateurs to a very unhealthy obsession for background blur or BOKEH ;) However, many people default this as a portrait lens and I don't blame them, it's easy to score amazing portraits with this lens but the 50mm is capable of so much more. It's versatility is often hidden but once discovered, it can be a powerful landscape, travel, street, & casual lens! Here's a video on how to maximize it's potential!

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  • @JasonVong
    @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Is it true? 50mm is the gateway lens to unhealthy bokeh obsession? What ignited your love for bokeh?

    • @okoto
      @okoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The 85mm was my gateway to bokeh. It was the first prime I bought.

    • @KgerShyang
      @KgerShyang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I use 135 for bokeh...50 as backup

    • @FutureWalking
      @FutureWalking 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please tell me the camera and lens you use in this video reply please ASAP

    • @KgerShyang
      @KgerShyang 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FutureWalking 50mm f2.5 G, 50mm f1.2 GM...i thinj the recording should be zeiss batis series for Mr Jason

    • @StefanAlexandruGeogloman
      @StefanAlexandruGeogloman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it is. I'm still thinking about buying one of the 56mm or 16mm Sigma for APSC. As you show here, I think the 56mm is the better choice for me... I think!

  • @zarate1om
    @zarate1om 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    For those who are practicing panoramics, make sure that you change your white balance off of auto! Your camera may change the white balance on every photo you take, resulting in an unnatural looking pano. Also, make sure to maintain the same focus unless you are trying to focus stack, the pano may not merge well!

    • @Deathignator
      @Deathignator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Focus, yes. WB, shoot RAW?

    • @m0nkyb0m
      @m0nkyb0m 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the tip. I didn’t know this.

  • @aled7758
    @aled7758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With this video I understand how lenses are important for some concepts but, if we have a lot of creativity and we understand the importance of lights we can make great photos. Dude, you're absolutely a pro

  • @StupidRaisins
    @StupidRaisins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Busan is such a cool city! Can't wait to do some more traveling and explore. Hope you are having an awesome trip!

  • @m.z.9411
    @m.z.9411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ur right..the 50 f1.8 STM got me hooked into photography

  • @theodorenguyen92
    @theodorenguyen92 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video is all i need 🎉 i'm coming to seoul this year ❤

  • @wiriadinata
    @wiriadinata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    good one bro, you are focusing on the fun of taking pictures instead of brand or too technical matters. It's a balance content. superb

  • @GaryJahman
    @GaryJahman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Can't go wrong with tips from the Vong

    • @JasonVong
      @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😎😎😎

    • @JasonVong
      @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Can’t go wrong with this comment either

    • @sharakorr
      @sharakorr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can't go wrong, can only go vong!

  • @ryanyu5051
    @ryanyu5051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great real world usage video! Just love this type of videos!

  • @cesar0684
    @cesar0684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review and great pics! Thanks for putting this content together.

  • @saltedjellyfish
    @saltedjellyfish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love how you always take care of APSC users out there, thanks for clarifying the equivalent 30/35mm APSC lens!

  • @kh1188ish
    @kh1188ish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent!!! Looks like so much fun.

  • @TJohnson540i
    @TJohnson540i 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jason You are the best Brother!!! Enjoy your videos on photography

  • @MrMonk330
    @MrMonk330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just purchased my a7iii and it came with the 28-70mm and the 50mm 1.8 and I’m glad it did this just got me more excited than I already was! Thanks for another great informative video! Much love!

    • @JasonVong
      @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad this helped. Enjoy it!!

  • @basarat
    @basarat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best demo of “cats eyes” on faster aperture at 5:56 👍🏼🌹

  • @jaswin_chen
    @jaswin_chen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Jason! U' r the best! always love my 55mm sony zeiss.

  • @scottmoore5839
    @scottmoore5839 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such high-quality informative vids, well done sir. Thanks...!

  • @HeroShotz
    @HeroShotz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    THE WORLD NEEDS 1.2 !!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @shabibhossain
    @shabibhossain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I 100% agree, 50 is the introductory prime lens for a lot of photographers I personally know. Even I myself started with the kit lens and 50mm 1.8 was my gateway drug to the prime and Bokeh rabbit hole 😂 Now using the 85mm 1.8 “BO-KWAH” as my daily driver 🤣 Loved the video!

    • @hrpickinstuff
      @hrpickinstuff ปีที่แล้ว

      Ditto 85mm is my personal preference. I use it for everything.

  • @razakidris
    @razakidris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously you're there... I missed this place. Photography Heaven!

  • @zarate1om
    @zarate1om 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:49 that’s a wallpaper if I have ever seen one! That photo is crazy!

  • @jessicasmaltese2587
    @jessicasmaltese2587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for making this video. It reignited my want to go out and take pics! 😁

    • @JasonVong
      @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go go go!!

  • @jeghedderhenrik
    @jeghedderhenrik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wonderful video, please make a ton more of these type,,, maybe one of you best ever, in my opinion, btw, wonderful places

  • @nickandhelmi
    @nickandhelmi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah the busan episode is out 😊, i miss travelling - we are still stuck down in australia jason 😆

  • @dps6198
    @dps6198 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Since the end of WWII to the introduction of interchangeable lenses. The 50mm was a standard non-removeable lens on all Canon cameras for nearly 46 years. For all those who say they'd never use a 50mm for anything doesn't know the rich history of this focal length during those nearly 50 years.
    Many incredible photos were taken with the 50mm.

  • @PHX1138
    @PHX1138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love your vids and info. I am Army photographer currently in Korea. I absolutely love shooting street pics here. So much subject material. Great work and keep it up.
    Yes, nifty fifty was my first purchase. Lol.

  • @melvinesmith
    @melvinesmith ปีที่แล้ว

    Great little vid...informative and funny as well :) Thank you!

  • @modernmusicstudio303
    @modernmusicstudio303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great realistic examples of this lens! Great Video!

  • @jeroenvdw
    @jeroenvdw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1 week ago my sis gave birth, I didn't use my 50mm for like a year, but for newborn photography it's pretty amazing. It allows you do stay pretty close to the subject and it doesn't show a lot of background. Now I shoot her baby almost every day with 50mm. Combined with 105mm macro.

  • @talia4192
    @talia4192 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy I found this video. You’re content is awesome. It’s like you always know what my next question and you answer it lol

  • @Zetaphotography
    @Zetaphotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a very massive 50mm. Defeated the whole Mirrorless and travel idea. Zeiss 50 Leica mount is amazing

  • @angiekeith14
    @angiekeith14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot 🙏 I really enjoyed your video and all the information here. You’re really good on this

  • @milesmatic2872
    @milesmatic2872 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have awesome videos on photography, keep up the good work!

  • @scottbutterworth2887
    @scottbutterworth2887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've stuck with my 55mm Sony Zeiss for almost every situation. It's such a great lens that even if I started with the 85GM, I'll end up with the 55 taking most of the shots. Good stuff, Jason.

    • @RicardoGomezToro
      @RicardoGomezToro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same. I have to try not to use it so my other lenses get a turn.

  • @bluev0d
    @bluev0d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow you visit my hometown!! welcome to Korea! hope you enjoyed your travel in Busan :)

  • @ronynandi
    @ronynandi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always

  • @Micah-Woods
    @Micah-Woods 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the FE 50mm 1.8. This is certainly an improvement and a must have! One day 🙏🏽
    Great video!

  • @YOLOnyc
    @YOLOnyc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My aps-c sigma 30mm f/1.4 takes the best photos of any lens I own, and it is the smallest and lowest cost lens too (after the kit lens), absolutely love it! This video is spot-on!

  • @alfredconqueror4422
    @alfredconqueror4422 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got myself the Nikon Z 50mm 1.8 and it's ultra sharp. I love it

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love my nifty fifty lens on my Nikon D750! Thanks for this video...

  • @JackyLi
    @JackyLi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Visiting the good spots in Busan!! Love this 50mm review. My 85mm sigma 1.4 just buttery thooo

  • @HiDaveandChloe
    @HiDaveandChloe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Super useful and learned a lot!

  • @yulifreed4988
    @yulifreed4988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect as always 👌

  • @KskFilms-vv6gs
    @KskFilms-vv6gs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    f1.2 Amazing!! nice review✴️

  • @onthehorizon92
    @onthehorizon92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for including the equivalent lens on an APS-C camera. I'm one of those who bought a 50 mm 1.8 when I started, thinking that was THE lens that everybody was talking about. Then I added the canon 24 mm pancake lens to my collection, but I felt that something was missing in my collection. Recently I purchased a Sigma 30 mm 1.4 Art so I can get the 50 mm look.

  • @gregorybeale
    @gregorybeale 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More videos like these please

  • @ConceptNewEra
    @ConceptNewEra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yooo super good information in here! Love hearing you thoughts man! 💯✔️🔥

  • @KgerShyang
    @KgerShyang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Informative as usual👌

    • @JasonVong
      @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @SAZTravel
    @SAZTravel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those shots are 🥰🥰

  • @danwildersaidso
    @danwildersaidso 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love bokeh but not necessarily obsessed anymore especially because I now have the a7c with the 50 2.5! My FAVORITE combo!!!

  • @AprilClayton
    @AprilClayton ปีที่แล้ว

    It is so nice using it on APSC. The bokeh is amazing

  • @SergiySev
    @SergiySev ปีที่แล้ว

    damn, stitching photos together to have bigger image - brilliant idea ❤

  • @forzaho14
    @forzaho14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are watching the video well. Street photography is really attractive.

  • @mRafayshaikh
    @mRafayshaikh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing love it . Im.young vlogger learning lot of things from ur videos

  • @samsargdong1135
    @samsargdong1135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.I'll try my 50 f1.8 mm lens more!

  • @lescobrandon3047
    @lescobrandon3047 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In the old film days, the 50mm was called the “Sneaker Zoom”. Want to get closer shots, get closer.

  • @funkymonk8240
    @funkymonk8240 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME vid

  • @lorneturner5318
    @lorneturner5318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you....nice presentation.

  • @Omarlophoto
    @Omarlophoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video jvong

  • @robertdavis1255
    @robertdavis1255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing... Great video/comments...Yes I do have a 50mm 1.8 lens for my Nikon D500... Good results... Cheers..

  • @eddyjcreative100
    @eddyjcreative100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun and learning JV ...legend

  • @HwL01
    @HwL01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    35 is my go to, if I can only bring one lens

  • @joshua9638
    @joshua9638 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice shot 🖤

  • @tibfox
    @tibfox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial and details about using a 50mm! Thanks for this episode Jason - glad you followed my call in noealz livestream xD

  • @docemel26
    @docemel26 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Butter Shots!! Love how this lens can be used differently! Which I would of gotten the 35 mm lens now that I got the 50 mm on the cropped lens.

  • @delux1101
    @delux1101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video my dude

  • @okoto
    @okoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm so glad you guys got to see Busan! To me Busan is the most interesting city in Korea TBH,. Enjoy your time there and the seafood. Also every night by the hour the Gwangali Bridge has a light show you can watch from the beach. It's where I proposed to my wife actually.

    • @JasonVong
      @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I LOVE Busan! I don’t think we explored enough. We definitely have to come back

    • @okoto
      @okoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@JasonVong Let me know next time y'all come back. I'm living in the southern part of S.Korea and here forever basically. Definitely go see Jeju Island at some point if you can. Wish you the best of fun here.

    • @mr.mayersvirtualschool2561
      @mr.mayersvirtualschool2561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JasonVong If you go to Busan again around cherry blossom season you need to go 40 minutes south to Jinhae.

    • @marcohunemorder5660
      @marcohunemorder5660 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have been in Korea 20 times or so and fell in love with country. Jinhae is definitely worth it at cherry blossom. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @chosenideahandle
    @chosenideahandle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think 35 to 50mm is a nice all around focal length for a lot. My 35 is probably the lens I use the most for travel (I only shoot primes). My portrait lens is the Sony 85mm f1.8, and there's some bokeh for you! I'll even put the 85 on for street stuff, if I know I won't want to get too close to subjects.

  • @60shots
    @60shots 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, cool video man. That 50mm 1.2 looks solid. When you getting the A1 ?

  • @thomaan
    @thomaan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video as always. Yes, the rabbit hole is deep indeed. Own the 55mm f1.8, own the 50mm f1.4 and crave the 50mm f1.2... That juicy f1.2, mmmmmmm :)

  • @Noealz
    @Noealz ปีที่แล้ว

    good times~

  • @mikedeleon4246
    @mikedeleon4246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you got a new subscriber ! I´m going to the beach next month and I was wondering If my nifty fifty could do the job on travel photography . After watching this video It is an essential item in my bag.

  • @jjagle
    @jjagle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    welcome to Korea!!!

  • @x_jaydn
    @x_jaydn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw you met-up with Noealz! Awesome stuff, dudes!~

    • @JasonVong
      @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yessir!! Noe is a legend!!

  • @manny75586
    @manny75586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's called the "nifty 50" for a reason.
    It is also the closets approximation of our vision (minus the peripheral portion of our vision) so audiences tend to be drawn to the look of 50mm too.

  • @JillGrygas
    @JillGrygas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Vong is never wrong!! :D I'm still debating on what of the new Sony lenses to get when they come out in May. I'm leaning towards 24 mm because I do vlogging and travel and your last video showed how awesome it is with everything, but this video is making me want to get the 50 mm too!

    • @JasonVong
      @JasonVong  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For vlogging, I def would say get the 20mm. The 24mm is doable but only if you do photography more than videos!

    • @JillGrygas
      @JillGrygas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JasonVong thank you for the suggestion!!!! I really appreciate your time 😃😃

  • @mitHundundRad
    @mitHundundRad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I shot on my Sony Alpha 6300 with a 50mm f/1,8 50 years old Primelens. It change my work for ever and push the quallity on a new higher level.

  • @BlackapinoTheTechGuy
    @BlackapinoTheTechGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    *I bought the 30mm Sigma f1.4 and it works AMAZING for me at $300*

  • @alviss2190
    @alviss2190 ปีที่แล้ว

    For stitching photos 50mm is the best because wide angle warp sides and it may either fail or give weird effects

  • @robertmeyerson1618
    @robertmeyerson1618 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your videos. I shoot with vintage film lenses on a cropped sensor camera. Have you done a video on this? Thanks !

  • @quilleymemory
    @quilleymemory 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The nifty fifty is step one in any photographers journey.

  • @herbertandrewdutton
    @herbertandrewdutton ปีที่แล้ว

    One of favorite places to shoot street.

  • @paigecfrancis
    @paigecfrancis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:59. Good sequence and comparison for the ape rather range. I can work with a 1.8 just fine lol. But if I had the disposable income I’d prob still get the 1.2

  • @profoundmood
    @profoundmood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hmm, now you guys are in Jeju island. Enjoy the best tourist spot in Korea. :)

  • @ssdigitalssuresh9697
    @ssdigitalssuresh9697 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    sir make a complete video on sony 7rv settings please both for video and photos...please sir

  • @BuildingCenter
    @BuildingCenter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Busan is a fun town. Check out Mokpo and Gwangju, too. (Next time, I guess.)

  • @6rimR3ap3r
    @6rimR3ap3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will have to do some comparison in the future to decide which 50 to use when... Got the Canon EF 1.2L, which is soft and CA ridden wide open - and the RF 1.8, which is not 1.2 but could be better at 1.8 and 2 and is way more portable :-D

  • @pidli
    @pidli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice PeakDesign backpack.

  • @HDvids101
    @HDvids101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once you use a prime and get the sharpness and bokeh it's hard to downgrade the quality to a zoom imho.

  • @davidzhorvath
    @davidzhorvath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you were there during cooler days, but would you recommend a small Ruggard or dry cabinet for a long summer stay in Korea mid August?

  • @akinmaya
    @akinmaya 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jason can you show us Brenizer method ?

  • @nayakatha2952
    @nayakatha2952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW

  • @satheshpopaddy5532
    @satheshpopaddy5532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hii your videos are awesome and easy to learn👏👏 love from india🇮🇳 Which software you using to edit these videos?

  • @ArchinaGM
    @ArchinaGM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The funny thing for me is I got my SEL50F14Z as my first 'proper' lens as when using the 28-70mm kit lens I found myself hovering in the 50mm range quite frequently and it works perfectly for me when using it as a pseudo-webcam. I think right now I'd want to work my way towards a 70-200mm lens for a bit more versatility though I have also considered grabbing a 90mm macro lens to open up new doors as well. Sadly my wallet is screaming at me any time I start browsing lenses as the price of these things add up crazy fast.
    Edit: Oh and I totally agree with the bokeh obsession. Got some crazy good pics on my first day of using the lens and that f1.4 gave such sexy blur that I had that thing on A-mode with 1.4 on for days after that. It took a fair few missed shots for me to realise I do actually have to touch that knob every now and then. LOL

  • @D4M
    @D4M 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...
    You are in Korea.
    I am your Korean fan.
    I wanted to recommend a good tourist spot in advance, but it seems like I went back to see the video already posted.
    I hope you have good memories in Korea.
    It's really different and fun to have Korea in your video.
    Next time I come to Korea, I will be a famous TH-camr.
    I hope we can make a collaboration video together at that time~

  • @ArleyMcBlain
    @ArleyMcBlain 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For most photographers their second lens being a 50mm also tends to have that 75mm or 80mm FOV on a crop sensor body too.

  • @Paradise5479
    @Paradise5479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You filmed in Korea. Please take a lot of good trips, good videos, and pictures. I want to buy 50mm 1.2 quickly.

  • @vividflight
    @vividflight 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    welcom to South Korea!!

  • @Bushcraft242
    @Bushcraft242 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    50 1.8 nice lens

  • @dimakor5914
    @dimakor5914 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought Canon RP with 50/1.8 only as a compact camera. Time to learn how to shoot 50 mm