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Testing out the lenses

Updated: 3 days ago


Putting some of the lenses in to practice. Below are still images from my short practice film shoot using a selection of lenses ( no colour grade applied as they are test shots).


Up first is the 24mm,

Benefits

Wider shots: Capture an entire scene, mimic how eyes travel, and create point of view (POV) shots.

  • Low light performance: Sufficient in low light conditions.

  • Lightweight and compact: Ideal for gimbal or drone work.

  • Linear focus or fly by wire: Preferable for manual focus in videography.

  • Stunning and dramatic perspective: Makes work look cinematic without heavy post-processing.


Next is the 50mm

Sometimes referred to as the the "nifty fifty" , which means it's quite versatile and captures a good range of footage

  • The 50mm lens is a "go-to lens" for photographers and videographers

  • This lens is incredibly versatile.

  • 50mm lenses approximate the field of view of the human eye.

  • Composition and Framing. Take a few steps forward or backwards to alter.

  • The 50mm is great for capturing all those candid moments of interaction


Followed by the 85mm.


Benefits of a 85mm

  • Shallower depth of field: The 85mm lens allows for a shallower depth of field, which can create a beautiful bokeh effect.

  • Low-light performance: The wide aperture (often f/1.4) of an 85mm lens excels in low-light situations.

  • Portraits and events: The lens is ideal for capturing stunning portraits and events.

  • Incorporating background: The 85mm lens encourages incorporating the background into compositions.

  • Fixed focal length: Unlike zoom lenses, the 85mm lens has a fixed focal length


And finally , the 24-100mm.

This was the "stock" lens on the hire camera that was then " random" in my choice of lenses.


However and entirely by accident , I found it quite interesting with it's focus and field of view, you cant get an atmospheric result of near or far objects being ion focus, a Bokeh effect.


Obviously it's a zoom lens so has a degree of versatility about it by default, however the benefits are:-


  • Versatility: Zoom lenses allow adjustment of focal length within a certain range, making them versatile and convenient for covering different focal lengths without switching lenses.

  • Commonly used: Lenses with focal lengths between 20mm and 100mm are common in video production,

  • Good overall lens: A 24-100mm lens would be a great overall choice for event video work.


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