Then leave it mounted at all times...Change to another lens from the Nifty-50. Make it your standard lens with your camera right out of the bag...Every time!
How about something like this? www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Reverse-Camera-Adapter-Filter/dp/B001G4PA36/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517247153&sr=8-4&keywords=macro+lens+adapter+canon It's an adapter to click your lens backward and into place. This is just as an example. Search for the specific body and/or lens yourself.
Rafterman Howard It was just for the sake of comparison and to reassure the viewer that a cheaper (less expensive) 50mm lens can be the better option. And if you want the $2000 lens, put $40 in your savings account each week, and in a year, you can have this lens. Cheers.
Guys, NEVER EVER take out your lens from your camera when you are on a beach, outside in the rain, in while snowing. You're almost guaranteed to get moisture in your lens and camera sensor.
@@KacprokZbok no haha, most of them have a seal for your lens mount to keep water and dust out. they're not exactly waterproof but it'll take a splash or so. just be careful, most lower end lenses like the 50 1.8 in this video lack this waterproofing.
@@combustia78 It atleast work with a DSLR. Wide angle will give you more zoom and the are in focus will be smaller. I have done a lot of shots with eyes and ice crystals on windows with this method, very fun!
Then you need to look beyond that and not be so cliche. Avedon, Ritts, Tim Walker, Annie lebowitz, Vivian Meyer, Diane Arbus, Nan Goldin, Marylin Minter....all have amazing work that doesn’t include “hot models.” It’s really becoming so boring and Mundane with all these guy photographers only getting into photography to shoot “hot models” come on let’s think outside the box and get some creativity flowing. if I see one more damn image of some chick with her ass cheeks out and hands in the air....🤦🏻♀️🤮😖
It's a great idea to detach your lens from the camera while on a beach. The camera sensor is dustproof either way! How about jumping into an ocean with your DSLR? Great idea! It's not that cameras are allergic to salt water, electronics love it!
LMAO and leave the lens hood off or reversed because front elements love having sand grains being bumped and dragged against them with a bit of salt water mixed in!
He can probably afford a new camera body like buying candy from a jar for a penny like our grand fathers did. Plus my 5D mark III is well weathered sealed. Well as long as I'm not taking my lens off on the beach. Lol however there is a cover over the sensor until you click the shutter button.
Henri Cartier-Bresson used two focal lengths; he never used a flash; he hated printing his own pictures. And he produced iconic photos. When I ditched most of my gear and decided to carry one or two lenses, photography became fun again. This was a great video showing how to get wonderful shots from a simple setup. Well done!
I was young when I got my first, what was considered at that time a pro level 35mm camera. It was a Minolta SRT101. I wanted the Nikon "F," but it was just too expensive. I would have had to save more money and just being in High School that would of taken more time. So I settled for the Minolta so I could "get going." It came with the 50mm lens and that was all I had for a couple of years, couldn't afford anything else. So seeing a video like this brought a smile to my face as it took me back. I shot everything with that lens, from hand held night shots, couldn't afford a tripod either, to landscapes. Still have the camera, it is still in pristine condition, I took great care of my baby. And I still have my original camera I was given by my parents at 7 years old, a Black Box Brownie. You have inspired me, I think I'm going to retrace some of my steps and take out my 50. I will take some fun shots with the old SLR and a digital, just to see the differences, it will add to the fun. I imagine your model's flowing dress got quite heavy after being soaked by the sea water? Great job, loved the video. For me, the FUN starts the moment I pick up a camera, so I will get to my 50 soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a great comment to read. I just turned 50 and have bought my first mirror less canon Eos m50 mk ii and the nifty fifty. Just starting out in photography and heading to the US from Australia in 4 weeks. My 13 yo is obsessed and I’m looking forward to playing/learning together.
When I was 13 in 1958 I got my first real camera. I still have it. It"s a 1958 Zenith C with the great Industar 50mm 3.5 pancake lens. It is such a compact camera. My smallest reflex camera to this day. I am 75 now and am still amazed by this beautiful camera and the tiny lens.
YESSSS!! Sometimes I think we get to thinking that we need every different lens out there, and in reality the 50mm is so amazing for almost any application! Right on!!
For the people with cropped frame cameras, go buy 35mm 1.8 which is almost the same as 50mm on full frame because the frame has 1.5x crop which equals to 48mm for cropped frame cameras. 35mm is awesome and cheap! If you do use 50mm on cropped then it'll be like 85mm on full frame, still awesome close-up portraits but you cannot grab anything but the face unless you go back. Have fun!
Sure the 50 is both inexpensive and very good quality, but also very versatile. The one amongst us who started with an analog camera, know that. And that model is even greater, being happy when struck down by a wave and never complaining helping you out. Wonderful, beautiful. I wouldn't ask for more.
I love my nifty 50! I always use it and the 85 mm on a Canon Mark D III. Hey, I didn’t know you can flip the lens and use it as a macro lens! Great tip! Thank you 😊
Thank you for this. I've ben shooting in Manual for about a year now and have a 50mm, i.8 (Canon D70) and I've been having a hard time with the focus. I usually have my settings 1/800-1000 (for outdoor) and at 1.8, but with multipl subjects I find it VERY hard to get everyone in focus. This really helped!
since almost 4 years the 55mm 1.8 is my only lens. I love it for all arguments made by Jordan; I also add the extraordinary quality; combines with 42 Megapixel camera and an apparent resolution of 39 Megapixel (according to DXO-Mark) I have plenty of reserves for cropping. Plus: when getting a really good shot, I feel psychologically better than with my previous 3 zoom lenses. Almost as good as 30 years ago, when I shot 4*5 inch plate film. Jordan: one day you should try to leave all other lenses at home. You feel almost naked, but at the end you'll love the experiment
I covered a wedding with a 50mm lens cause my 24-100 was faulty, and i was so happy with the images i got.. By the way Great Video sir and thanks for the macro tip.
I'm confused about the macro tip. I have the 50 1.4, absolutely love it but I don't think I would ever take the risk of something like flipping it around to attempt macro. Wouldn't that cause damage to the inside even if it was to be used indoors? Would love to see a better and longer explanation on this.
I love this shoot - both are having a blast. There are days I go out with the intention of shooting 'only' with my 50mm. I always love those photos better - not quite so compressed or distorted.
Great explanation about using 50mm lens. Really liked this video, after watching this video I am super excited to buy 50mm lens and try out some awesome clicks. Trick for taking macro photo using 50mm lens is really good. Thank you for this helpful video.
We oldtimers used to call the 50mm a “sneaker zoom”. If you want a closer shot, move closer. When digital arrived, the 3D Focus Tracking means razor sharp pix even when model is moving.
I have an old Nikon D3100, always keep a Nikon 35 mm f1.8 (50 mm equivalent) attached to it...the picture quality is amazing !!! not only sharpness...contrast !!! is amazing...this lens is a must for Nikon DX cameras...great video...thanks !!!!
I got the Sigma 50 1.4 used last year at the local camera store, and I took 3 50mm lenses to a park to photograph flowers. The Canon EF 1.2 L, Canon RF 1.2 L and Sigma 1.4. The only good thing about the EF one is that it's tiny, it would fit in my pocket, but where it's so old, it was not cutting it on a mirrorless camera. The RF one was a bit bigger, still lightweight, and much clearer on those R series cameras. However, the Sigma was basically the same, a bit better for bokeh, and the outside being metal added some weight, but it wasn't bad even with the adapter. It's the same size as Canon's L kit lens, the 24-105 f4. I used it for portraits last night, and it's great. It's not bad on a cropped sensor either, and that gets rid of some of the way the bokeh squishes in the corners. I used it for a porcupine walking into a sunset with the R7, and it was great! I don't believe Canon had their 1.8 out at the time, or if they did, the store didn't have it, but it would be interesting to compare. A lot of pros use the Sigma Art lenses, or swear by Canon's L series.
Videos like this really need to mention that 50mm is more like 75mm on a crop sensor camera (i.e. the majority of cameras out there). 35mm is going to be most people's nifty fifty.
Michael Thankfully I have a full-frame Sony 7S II, so my 50mm f/1.,8 is 50mm. I like it because it has a more variable aperture than my other lenses, so is good for portrait or landscape shooting,
That was great! So nice to see a vid giving you actual photography tips using a specific focal range, rather than talking about why you should buy a specific lens.
Beautiful young woman with great poses, beautiful dress, good camera, but in half of the shots there were people in the background disturbing the composition. As soon as they are half in line with the model, editing should be really difficult...
All these years I've been using my 85mm for my portraits. Only recently did I started to use 50mm. Thanks for the pointers. I will now carry my 50mm for my future portrait shoots.
My daughter has the most amazingly beautiful eyes like mine were before they changed. Now I’m going to try your 50mm flip technique! I just acquired the 50mm so I’m really excited now 😉.
It seems that this is more for the beginner because he references kit lenses a few times. Fast 50's are inexpensive, and a good starting point for when beginners want to start venturing away from the kit lenses.
I'm assuming you were using a full-frame body. I'm using an APS-C. Still recommend a nifty fifty or more like a 35 mm? No native 50 or 35 mm prime for my Canon EOS M5. My Canon 1.8 50 mm with adapter is equivalent to an 85 mm. Just wondering...
35mm is more expensive compared to the 22mm. Again size of the lens would be another decision factor. Also 22mm (35mm equivalent) seems like a better from a street photography perspective. Again most reasons given in this video apply to any prime lens not just the 50mm. The 22mm also has a wide aperture (f2)
Nothing better than the normal lens on whatever format you're one. I've got a 25/1.7 for m4/3 for example, had many a nifty 50 on 135 film but perhaps the nicest normal I still have is the old CZJ 135/4.5 Tessar for 4x5 that I'd love to adapt for digital. Lovely early 30's lens and shutter.
Good point. These "nifty fifty" tutorials never mention whether its 50 on full frame, or 50 on a crop sensor. Myself, I find the 50 to be a little long... I like a 35 on full frame or a 20 on a crop sensor. But those are MY needs... Others may prefer a longer lens.
Interesting comment. Do you mean 85 mm enables the photographer not to come to close to the model, avoiding to be too intrusive (useful especially now with new distancing rules), while keeping all the advantages of a 50 mm (fast, low light, not too shallow depth of field)?
🙏🏼wowo wow!!! I learned so much within that 4 min!!!!!🙏🏼You are amazing!!! 😘😘😘 I just purchased a nifty fifty and I have been watching countless videos.. Yours wins!!! ✨😎🎉🎉🎉Thank you😘
Agreed - for last few years like 98% of my photos are taken with 50 mm lens. IMHO it is the hardest focal length to master but if you do, results are just stunning. :)
Hi Sir, Loved watching your video :) I have a question regarding which "lens" should I use to record my Art and Drawing videos. I probably Shoot overhead shots in my video and already have Canon 200d with the kit lens but the footage is not really sharp and crisp. I just want to increase my video quality with a budget lens. Hope you will help me out with a perfect answer. Art and Sketch
Lol, the guy in the video is a published author/photographer, celebrity photographer, photography school teacher and generally a professional paid photographer. You are a bitter youtuber with no known photography skills. And you think his composition is bad? ok.
madtonesbr I'm published and shoot tons of commercial shit. None of these photos were that good. Nothing someone that picked up a camera for the first time couldn't do.
Man this video was everything ! The explanations even in a shirt video made all the sense in the world and plus you didn't waste time upselling your page/company or telling corny jokes or your photography background. I commend you for that. ❤❤❤
i am impressed that with nifty fifty you have excellent photo shoot , I belief we need to know the art of photography rather than choosing the different prime lens. your composition in portrait is excellent.
Great video - What made it great for me is you just had the one lens to work with and you had to put some thought into every shot. The surprise moment was when you turned the lens around for the macro shot. I have never seen that done before. I subscribed to you today. Keep up the great work. Peter.
People these may be great tips, but it is a tad bit misleading. A 50mm is really 75mm on a crop sensor. This photographer has a full frame camera. So you actually have a 50mm focal length on that camera. To get a true focal length on a crop sensor camera, you have to multiply by on (NIKON) 1.5 x the focal length. On Canon you have to multiply by 1.6 x focal length to get the actual focal length. Please read before you tear everything down to get a 50 on a crop sensor. It's your money, but I would get a 35 and would equal up to a 50 on a crop. Unless you want to dish out the money for a full frame.
Thanks, brother! I enjoyed the hell out of that. I got mine several years ago and have always looked for creative ways to use it but I've never learned as much in such a short time as I have over the last few minutes. I appreciate it.
When I put the 50mm on a "full frame" camera, it gives me a certain field of view. When I put the same lens a crop sensor camera (which is much more common to have) (1.5x or 1.6x) it gives a narrower field of view, close to what an 80mm gives on full frame. Does that matter? Is the main point in the video that the lens has to be a 50mm (never mind the field of view) or is the main point that we want a field of view that is the same as a 50mm creates on a full frame camera. Was this at all mentioned in the video?
Love shutterbug magazine...Only one I'm subscribed to these days...A nifty 50 can do it...but it's always the last you get out of the bag....LOL!
Then leave it mounted at all times...Change to another lens from the Nifty-50.
Make it your standard lens with your camera right out of the bag...Every time!
1:35 .....how to take a photo without attaching a lens with it?....it is not happening in my D3200....pls guide
You just hold it in place with your hand. The lens isn't going to stay in place on it's own.
ReceiveMusic .....even holding 18-55 lens at the right position and closest to the camera , the error comes of "Lens not attached"
How about something like this?
www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Reverse-Camera-Adapter-Filter/dp/B001G4PA36/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517247153&sr=8-4&keywords=macro+lens+adapter+canon
It's an adapter to click your lens backward and into place. This is just as an example. Search for the specific body and/or lens yourself.
"and then shoot it again with a 200mm at f/2.8"
I like how casually he says this, even though that little step costs $2000.
Rafterman Howard It was just for the sake of comparison and to reassure the viewer that a cheaper (less expensive) 50mm lens can be the better option. And if you want the $2000 lens, put $40 in your savings account each week, and in a year, you can have this lens. Cheers.
@@gwarlow or get a third party one for a fraction of that and use the rest to get another lens too. Also the cannon L lens is just 750 soooo...
Haven't heard of third party lenses? There is always this one guy right? 😂😂😂😂😂
Well said Private RAFTERMAN!
Ishan Ghimire except every one of the third party ones all have front focusing issues and don’t actually give you a true 70-200mm lens
Guys, NEVER EVER take out your lens from your camera when you are on a beach, outside in the rain, in while snowing. You're almost guaranteed to get moisture in your lens and camera sensor.
high quality lenses (Canon L, Sony G, Zeiss, etc) have weatherproofing for that exact reason.
@@akellerseattle are these lenses still weatherproof when you detach them form your body?
@@KacprokZbok no haha, most of them have a seal for your lens mount to keep water and dust out. they're not exactly waterproof but it'll take a splash or so.
just be careful, most lower end lenses like the 50 1.8 in this video lack this waterproofing.
@@akellerseattle I think that's what
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@@KacprokZbok oh shit haha I must've been tired when I first read OPs comment lol
Thank you for the tips Sting
Victor Sidharta 😂
Hahahahahaha this made my day 😂😂😂
Victor Sidharta yeah, that was funny!
That's literally all i could think about...
The most under appreciated comment ever!!
Mind blown with the macro tip
Do all 50mm work like that, cus. I didnt understand! Does nikkor50mm 1.8 work like thatm
That Kinda sounds dirty sorry
@WarLead2792 Actually in most cameras the lens is protected by a small film / transparent cover, so no.
indeed,i didnt know you could do macro by doing that.does it work for every lenses?like for 18-55g vr?or has to be fixed only?
@@combustia78 It atleast work with a DSLR. Wide angle will give you more zoom and the are in focus will be smaller. I have done a lot of shots with eyes and ice crystals on windows with this method, very fun!
7 reasons why a super hot model is all you need for great photography.
That is 100% not true. I am releasing photography book soon and I didn´t use in it a single image of "hot model".
Photography is all about aesthetic sooo if your subject is aesthetic it's probably good picture even you're a beginner.
Beautiful women and/or beautiful color coordination will make amazing photos so long as you have the basic skills down.
Then you need to look beyond that and not be so cliche. Avedon, Ritts, Tim Walker, Annie lebowitz, Vivian Meyer, Diane Arbus, Nan Goldin, Marylin Minter....all have amazing work that doesn’t include “hot models.” It’s really becoming so boring and Mundane with all these guy photographers only getting into photography to shoot “hot models” come on let’s think outside the box and get some creativity flowing. if I see one more damn image of some chick with her ass cheeks out and hands in the air....🤦🏻♀️🤮😖
Al Nor totally agree and I'm going to check these photographers, thanks
It's a great idea to detach your lens from the camera while on a beach. The camera sensor is dustproof either way! How about jumping into an ocean with your DSLR? Great idea! It's not that cameras are allergic to salt water, electronics love it!
LMAO and leave the lens hood off or reversed because front elements love having sand grains being bumped and dragged against them with a bit of salt water mixed in!
He can probably afford a new camera body like buying candy from a jar for a penny like our grand fathers did. Plus my 5D mark III is well weathered sealed. Well as long as I'm not taking my lens off on the beach. Lol however there is a cover over the sensor until you click the shutter button.
I prefer dunking my camera in the sand and splashing some water on it, it really makes for a great shot
You can have a selfie with demons if you have a Nikon D5 on your trip to hell mate! That camera is meant to go through so many nopes & nahs!
I almost screamed when I saw him do these things
Henri Cartier-Bresson used two focal lengths; he never used a flash; he hated printing his own pictures. And he produced iconic photos.
When I ditched most of my gear and decided to carry one or two lenses, photography became fun again.
This was a great video showing how to get wonderful shots from a simple setup.
Well done!
I was young when I got my first, what was considered at that time a pro level 35mm camera. It was a Minolta SRT101. I wanted the Nikon "F," but it was just too expensive. I would have had to save more money and just being in High School that would of taken more time. So I settled for the Minolta so I could "get going." It came with the 50mm lens and that was all I had for a couple of years, couldn't afford anything else. So seeing a video like this brought a smile to my face as it took me back. I shot everything with that lens, from hand held night shots, couldn't afford a tripod either, to landscapes. Still have the camera, it is still in pristine condition, I took great care of my baby. And I still have my original camera I was given by my parents at 7 years old, a Black Box Brownie.
You have inspired me, I think I'm going to retrace some of my steps and take out my 50. I will take some fun shots with the old SLR and a digital, just to see the differences, it will add to the fun. I imagine your model's flowing dress got quite heavy after being soaked by the sea water? Great job, loved the video. For me, the FUN starts the moment I pick up a camera, so I will get to my 50 soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a great comment to read. I just turned 50 and have bought my first mirror less canon Eos m50 mk ii and the nifty fifty. Just starting out in photography and heading to the US from Australia in 4 weeks. My 13 yo is obsessed and I’m looking forward to playing/learning together.
7 tips why it's important not to change your lens or turn it around on a windy beach.
No one else likes swapping out lenses in these conditions???
@@Princeton_James only if you want dust blown inside your lens and camera body
@@Princeton_James sandy salt water in the air and from the wave no ty.
Depend on model ! Hell yeah 50/1.8 disposable! Screw the sensor. So you only use zoom lens on beach ?
Simple and straight to the point I just bought this lens and I’m red ta go
That model ( Em Marie ) is just stunning and great model!
When I was 13 in 1958 I got my first real camera. I still have it. It"s a 1958 Zenith C with the great Industar 50mm 3.5 pancake lens. It is such a compact camera. My smallest reflex camera to this day.
I am 75 now and am still amazed by this beautiful camera and the tiny lens.
That camera is a thing of beauty indeed
YESSSS!! Sometimes I think we get to thinking that we need every different lens out there, and in reality the 50mm is so amazing for almost any application! Right on!!
For the people with cropped frame cameras, go buy 35mm 1.8 which is almost the same as 50mm on full frame because the frame has 1.5x crop which equals to 48mm for cropped frame cameras. 35mm is awesome and cheap! If you do use 50mm on cropped then it'll be like 85mm on full frame, still awesome close-up portraits but you cannot grab anything but the face unless you go back. Have fun!
Wish I knew this before I bought the RF50mm for my R50 camera lol. (Returning it to look into a 35mm, unless canon decides to release a RF-S 50mm
Can I have a clear face focus of full body with 50mm 1.8 APC-S ?
i have a sony a6400 with sony 50 mm fe lens -- so is my 50 mm lens displaying an out of 75mm image ?
@@liquaard2824 yes because it has a cropped (APS-C) sensor
@@RotlochStudio thanks for the info
The shot at 3:23 is definitely the best by far.
Authenticity is everything.
Sure the 50 is both inexpensive and very good quality, but also very versatile. The one amongst us who started with an analog camera, know that. And that model is even greater, being happy when struck down by a wave and never complaining helping you out. Wonderful, beautiful. I wouldn't ask for more.
tell me about it. never seen a model so happy and compliant with everything lol
I love my nifty 50! I always use it and the 85 mm on a Canon Mark D III. Hey, I didn’t know you can flip the lens and use it as a macro lens! Great tip! Thank you 😊
This video really inspires me, I watch it over and over again. I'm saving up for a 50mm lens.
The model, the dress, scenery and production was perfect. I love everything about this tutorial. ❤️
Thank you for this. I've ben shooting in Manual for about a year now and have a 50mm, i.8 (Canon D70) and I've been having a hard time with the focus. I usually have my settings 1/800-1000 (for outdoor) and at 1.8, but with multipl subjects I find it VERY hard to get everyone in focus. This really helped!
Love that Flip the lens back to the Censor to used as a macro photography 😳 that blown me away
( I'm new in Photography industry)
since almost 4 years the 55mm 1.8 is my only lens. I love it for all arguments made by Jordan; I also add the extraordinary quality; combines with 42 Megapixel camera and an apparent resolution of 39 Megapixel (according to DXO-Mark) I have plenty of reserves for cropping.
Plus: when getting a really good shot, I feel psychologically better than with my previous 3 zoom lenses.
Almost as good as 30 years ago, when I shot 4*5 inch plate film.
Jordan: one day you should try to leave all other lenses at home. You feel almost naked, but at the end you'll love the experiment
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Team Taylor yes.... now what do you want
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Emmy Abe why would you find it offensive?
Awesome video. Thanks for all the valuable information.
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I absolutely love the pictures of her coming out of the water they capture her perfectly!
She is perfect
I am also thinking that model 😍😍😍
Clarisse Boa you lied
Ding Dong, its the cops.
Dude you're not focusing on the subject.
nacho dure
I covered a wedding with a 50mm lens cause my 24-100 was faulty, and i was so happy with the images i got..
By the way Great Video sir and thanks for the macro tip.
All you need is a great model and a 50mm lens
Ok where the hell do I get a great model
I got some in the back of my van
@@akellerseattle 😂😂
Try the hood models. They are cheap.
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Jordan Matter works super for this kind of small tutorials. Simply great job
I'm confused about the macro tip. I have the 50 1.4, absolutely love it but I don't think I would ever take the risk of something like flipping it around to attempt macro. Wouldn't that cause damage to the inside even if it was to be used indoors? Would love to see a better and longer explanation on this.
how is it gonna damage it ? .. no dust particles would be going inside the camera indoors . The only risk factor is that you dont drop it
I love this shoot - both are having a blast. There are days I go out with the intention of shooting 'only' with my 50mm. I always love those photos better - not quite so compressed or distorted.
Great explanation about using 50mm lens. Really liked this video, after watching this video I am super excited to buy 50mm lens and try out some awesome clicks.
Trick for taking macro photo using 50mm lens is really good.
Thank you for this helpful video.
We oldtimers used to call the 50mm a “sneaker zoom”. If you want a closer shot, move closer.
When digital arrived, the 3D Focus Tracking means razor sharp pix even when model is moving.
Amazing!! I have a Nikkor 50mm f1.8 and I didn't know about the macro tip, new subscriber 😊
I have an old Nikon D3100, always keep a Nikon 35 mm f1.8 (50 mm equivalent) attached to it...the picture quality is amazing !!! not only sharpness...contrast !!! is amazing...this lens is a must for Nikon DX cameras...great video...thanks !!!!
I think with this model i can take beautiful photos using Nokia 3310.
Hahaha 🤣
They say its not the camera it's how your using it hmmm🤔
I can take good ones with my GE toaster.
I got the Sigma 50 1.4 used last year at the local camera store, and I took 3 50mm lenses to a park to photograph flowers. The Canon EF 1.2 L, Canon RF 1.2 L and Sigma 1.4. The only good thing about the EF one is that it's tiny, it would fit in my pocket, but where it's so old, it was not cutting it on a mirrorless camera. The RF one was a bit bigger, still lightweight, and much clearer on those R series cameras. However, the Sigma was basically the same, a bit better for bokeh, and the outside being metal added some weight, but it wasn't bad even with the adapter. It's the same size as Canon's L kit lens, the 24-105 f4. I used it for portraits last night, and it's great. It's not bad on a cropped sensor either, and that gets rid of some of the way the bokeh squishes in the corners. I used it for a porcupine walking into a sunset with the R7, and it was great!
I don't believe Canon had their 1.8 out at the time, or if they did, the store didn't have it, but it would be interesting to compare. A lot of pros use the Sigma Art lenses, or swear by Canon's L series.
Videos like this really need to mention that 50mm is more like 75mm on a crop sensor camera (i.e. the majority of cameras out there). 35mm is going to be most people's nifty fifty.
Michael Thankfully I have a full-frame Sony 7S II, so my 50mm f/1.,8 is 50mm. I like it because it has a more variable aperture than my other lenses, so is good for portrait or landscape shooting,
But the 35mm has more distortion on subject and bad bokeh. The 50mm on crop dslr is better performer, just step back a little.
I'm rocking an old Nikor 50mm 1.4f manual lens on canon T3i...and it does a fantastic job.
Exactly!! He'll I never knew that all this time on my Canon 7D this king my 50mm was too long that I never used it. I need a 30 mm lens.
The 35mm is trash, Unless you’re a beginner that wants something different than a kit lens.
Revisiiting this viseo...can't go wrong wityh the nifty 50! Thanks!
A 50 mm is the lens most photographers have in his bag, but like most forget to use ;)
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Totally agree
What a fantastic model. Incredible look and beauty, and knows what to do and how to do it.
Thank you Sting.😊
That was great! So nice to see a vid giving you actual photography tips using a specific focal range, rather than talking about why you should buy a specific lens.
The model is more important than the lens 🙂
Seriously. Emmarie... what a natural beauty... and yes, good clear advice here.
thats grate shots....amazing
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The best video on the nifty 50 I’ve seen so far.
U can't go wrong with 50 :)
This video is a gem. I think I smiled the whole way through.
you look like stings brother
I just bought my 50mm and so excited about using it.. i have been hearing great things about it!
Beautiful young woman with great poses, beautiful dress, good camera, but in half of the shots there were people in the background disturbing the composition. As soon as they are half in line with the model, editing should be really difficult...
I think this was just a way to show people possibilities with the lens
That’s why we have photoshop.
was thinking about the same.
Gorgeous model, good setup, average shots and editing in my opinion
Hence a good reason to shoot with the lens wide open at f/1.8 to bokeh them out,
All these years I've been using my 85mm for my portraits. Only recently did I started to use 50mm. Thanks for the pointers. I will now carry my 50mm for my future portrait shoots.
But in the first place, you got to have a clever and beautiful model.
He just said that in 4:07
What a great video!! The macro trick alone!
2:50 *anxiety intensifies
My daughter has the most amazingly beautiful eyes like mine were before they changed. Now I’m going to try your 50mm flip technique! I just acquired the 50mm so I’m really excited now 😉.
Most of your reasons are not related to a 50 mm but to a fast lense...
14 14 he talk about composition too
Did you watch the same video? It was all about the Canon 50mm 1.8
fast mean bright... it can be 1.4, 1.2 or even 1.0
It seems that this is more for the beginner because he references kit lenses a few times. Fast 50's are inexpensive, and a good starting point for when beginners want to start venturing away from the kit lenses.
the 1.8 is cheap and available, even the new STM
I just got a nifty 50, over the holidays! Love it, thus far! Nice and sharp, with smooth bokeh! Good for high-key shooting!
cringed bigtime when he removed the lens and realized he is on the fucking beach...
Yes, I also cringed having made the same mistake some years ago :(
ikr
That and when the waves attacked him.
well, if your hobby is cleaning camera sensors because of sands then go ahead do that all the fucking time..lol
He probably used an old câmera he doenst like or use anymore
Just bought this lens after buying a canon wow M50 mk ii can’t wait to try it.
I'm assuming you were using a full-frame body. I'm using an APS-C. Still recommend a nifty fifty or more like a 35 mm? No native 50 or 35 mm prime for my Canon EOS M5. My Canon 1.8 50 mm with adapter is equivalent to an 85 mm. Just wondering...
Canon's EF-M 22mm would be a 35mm on full frame. I wish they would come out with a 30mm or 35mm EF-M lens.
Same. I'm eyeing the 22mm eos m lens.
Mike Foster I think the full frame 35 mm would be a 50 mm equivalent on the cropped sensor...
35mm is more expensive compared to the 22mm. Again size of the lens would be another decision factor. Also 22mm (35mm equivalent) seems like a better from a street photography perspective. Again most reasons given in this video apply to any prime lens not just the 50mm.
The 22mm also has a wide aperture (f2)
Vishnu Ramesh Maroli I just bought that one. Haven't done much with it yet but it's supposed to be a good macro lens as well as wide angle.
The best demonstration video ever 💯💯💯
Nothing better than the normal lens on whatever format you're one. I've got a 25/1.7 for m4/3 for example, had many a nifty 50 on 135 film but perhaps the nicest normal I still have is the old CZJ 135/4.5 Tessar for 4x5 that I'd love to adapt for digital. Lovely early 30's lens and shutter.
With a model like this, it is very hard to make ugly pictures.
I'm sure I could manage to balls it up 🙄
Nifty Fifty is the best. I adore that lens, was the first one I got, traded in the kit lens for it. Best decision ever made.
I'm glad Sting is still knocking about and has found a new passion.
If you have a crop sensor would the 35mm be your "nifty 50"?
If it's a 1.5 crop (Nikon)= 52.5mm
Pretty much.
correct!
Good point. These "nifty fifty" tutorials never mention whether its 50 on full frame, or 50 on a crop sensor. Myself, I find the 50 to be a little long... I like a 35 on full frame or a 20 on a crop sensor. But those are MY needs... Others may prefer a longer lens.
Agree. I prefer 24mm for my apsc camera..
Sting has a lot of talents. Singing and apparently photography!
I chuckled for quite a while at that comment.
50 just doesn't work, it's too in your face for clients. 85 is my ideal.
Interesting comment.
Do you mean 85 mm enables the photographer not to come to close to the model, avoiding to be too intrusive (useful especially now with new distancing rules), while keeping all the advantages of a 50 mm (fast, low light, not too shallow depth of field)?
@@christianlaville2382 yep, as well as not giving you the distortion that naturally comes with a shorter focal length
One of the best live shot videos on any lens I've seen! Bravo!
So are you using a 50mm with a full format camera?? So that would roughly be a 35mm with an APS-C, then?!
R2Magnum 75mm
This was a great video! Thanks, Jordan & Shutterbug!
🙏🏼wowo wow!!! I learned so much within that 4 min!!!!!🙏🏼You are amazing!!! 😘😘😘 I just purchased a nifty fifty and I have been watching countless videos.. Yours wins!!! ✨😎🎉🎉🎉Thank you😘
I'm a simple man, i see a video with Sting taking a picture, I click.
wow the macro lens tip is amazing
This video was great just got my nifty fifty and needed some y I bought this advice u got me hype and ready to shoot bro thanks
“You want to be agile and not have a bully lens"
*Get a micro 4/3 camera*
Agreed - for last few years like 98% of my photos are taken with 50 mm lens. IMHO it is the hardest focal length to master but if you do, results are just stunning. :)
I’m gonna try flipping the 50mm for that macro when I get home from work!
Hi Sir, Loved watching your video :)
I have a question regarding which "lens" should I use to record my Art and Drawing videos. I probably Shoot overhead shots in my video and already have Canon 200d with the kit lens but the footage is not really sharp and crisp. I just want to increase my video quality with a budget lens. Hope you will help me out with a perfect answer.
Art and Sketch
Not a pro as him, but you should get a 24mm lens where there’s enough of a wide angle for you to not have to put your camera so high on the air.
outstanding... very well done.. big thanks
you talk a lot about composition but your composition didn't seem to be all that good, at least in these pictures you shown, but good tips
Rage Studios what are you talking about? He clearly got some amazing shots. Stunning compositions.
Jasmine Sangma his nickname includes « rage » so no more explanations lol
Lol, the guy in the video is a published author/photographer, celebrity photographer, photography school teacher and generally a professional paid photographer. You are a bitter youtuber with no known photography skills. And you think his composition is bad? ok.
madtonesbr I'm published and shoot tons of commercial shit. None of these photos were that good. Nothing someone that picked up a camera for the first time couldn't do.
salvador vega wow despitful much sounds like he jelly or coincided haha. Get a life, wonderful.
50 mm is my most often used lens. Because it is between wide angle and zoom. You can do everything with it. Couple shoots, weddings, family.
I prefer longer focal length to compress the background more and create separation.
Idk if it's just me... But i didn't like ANY photo...
same here
It‘s just you 2
Man this video was everything ! The explanations even in a shirt video made all the sense in the world and plus you didn't waste time upselling your page/company or telling corny jokes or your photography background. I commend you for that. ❤❤❤
@Himmarshee Street Live #Accurate
i am impressed that with nifty fifty you have excellent photo shoot , I belief we need to know the art of photography rather than choosing the different prime lens. your composition in portrait is excellent.
This has to be one the best videos I’ve seen how how to use the nifty 50 even if I’m going to use my 35mm the same way
Youth is always what you should capitalise on
Great video - What made it great for me is you just had the one lens to work with and you had to put some thought into every shot. The surprise moment was when you turned the lens around for the macro shot. I have never seen that done before. I subscribed to you today. Keep up the great work. Peter.
People these may be great tips, but it is a tad bit misleading. A 50mm is really 75mm on a crop sensor. This photographer has a full frame camera. So you actually have a 50mm focal length on that camera. To get a true focal length on a crop sensor camera, you have to multiply by on (NIKON) 1.5 x the focal length. On Canon you have to multiply by 1.6 x focal length to get the actual focal length. Please read before you tear everything down to get a 50 on a crop sensor. It's your money, but I would get a 35 and would equal up to a 50 on a crop. Unless you want to dish out the money for a full frame.
Your model has a lovely arabesque, and to do that on the sand is amazing. Thank you!
Holy crap, flipping the lens over! Genius!
It is hard to make bad photos with such a beautiful model, gorgeous dress on a beach with great sky, no matter which lens or equipment you use :)
Thanks, brother! I enjoyed the hell out of that. I got mine several years ago and have always looked for creative ways to use it but I've never learned as much in such a short time as I have over the last few minutes. I appreciate it.
I also use 50mm lens most of time... and I can testify its versatility. ♥
simply beautiful
When I put the 50mm on a "full frame" camera, it gives me a certain field of view. When I put the same lens a crop sensor camera (which is much more common to have) (1.5x or 1.6x) it gives a narrower field of view, close to what an 80mm gives on full frame. Does that matter? Is the main point in the video that the lens has to be a 50mm (never mind the field of view) or is the main point that we want a field of view that is the same as a 50mm creates on a full frame camera. Was this at all mentioned in the video?
I LOVE the nifty!
That last photo! 😍