Choosing an Affordable Lens for Your Canon DSLR

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If you've had your DSLR camera for any length of time, you've probably grown beyond just using the kit lens. Or, maybe you got just the camera body and need to figure out what lens to go with. Whatever the case may be, this video will help you choose your next lens from the HUNDREDS that are out there and spend that hard earned cash with peace of mind. Hopefully after watching this, you will have a better idea of what to look for in a lens, can better understand what their lens names mean, and make a wise purchase!
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II [kit lens] ($200)
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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III [telephoto] ($160)
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens [nifty 50, plastic fantastic] ($110)
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Canon EF 35mm f/2 [wide angle] ($290)
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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM [pancake] ($150)
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This was recorded with a Canon EOS Rebel T3i (600D) running Magic Lantern, with a Canon EF 35mm f/2, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens (nifty 50), Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, and the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II (kit lens). We used the Faithful picture style and ran it with 3x bit rate for more room in grading. It was edited in Premiere Pro CS6, noise removal with Neat Video, and color graded using Color Finesse in After Effects CS6 along with a few grading tools in AE.

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@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Thanks man! Glad it's finally climbing up in views. Thanks for watching!

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

I'd recommend the 35mm f/2.0 mentioned in this video. It will give you a wide viewing angle and does well at high speeds or low light

@rekjavicxxx 11 лет назад

Man, good luck on that one. Since those YT algorithms changed with the recent layout design, it's tough...Just gotta get published on one of those giant forums or news sites...

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Honestly, if you have the kit lens already, it can work fine with the right camera settings. Outside you're using the "sunny 16" baseline with a 180-degree shutter adjustment (ISO 100, f/22, 1/50th or 1/60th sec). You can get a 0.6 ND filter (2-stops darker) for about $15, which would open up the possibility to use Highlight Tone Priority (prevents blown-out highlights, but has a minimum of ISO200) and f/16 (sharper image since it's not at the extreme end of the lens's capability).

@compleckz 8 лет назад

This was by far the most informative and entertaining DSLR tip video ever. Well done! I love this guy!

@BigKleib34 11 лет назад

Yup. That pretty much sums it up.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Dang, was hoping I'd explained it well enough...there's just so much to it and so many different cameras and lenses. You have a 60D, so I'd recommend the 35mm f/2 if you want low light...I'm loving mine and all the "studio" shots that weren't about it were using it.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

If you can afford it, I'd say go for the 35mm f/2...it rarely leaves my camera body. It's great in most lighting conditions, pleasant bokeh, has a great viewing angle for the crop-sensor cameras, and is a great quality build. The 50mm f/1.8 would be my 2nd recommendation. The price is much better than the 35mm, but you get a lower build quality with it and a more "zoomed in" angle. It rarely left my camera after I got it, and, mainly did because I needed a wider viewing angle.

@muhaddisasuleiman6831 9 лет назад

Finally a brilliantly clear and simple video with exactly what I needed to know, thank you!

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Ha, thanks for watching. I'm glad it was helpful to you.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

GoPros and camcorders FTW! DSLRs have a learning curve and cost more, but you don't want to go back once you've figured them out.

@rickkikta939 10 лет назад

Well done Ray! Thank you. Your video is the first (and so far, only) teaching video I've found that explains the identity of EF and EF-S lenses relative to what bodies they can be used on (crop or full sensor).

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

Rick Kikta Thanks man! I wasn't sure if I should put that in there, since the camera bodies change frequently.

@BlameLukeBBQ 11 лет назад

Great job on the video, as always. Believe it or not, I followed everything you said quite easily! You never cease to amaze me, my friend. I think this one will get lots of hits!

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Thanks man! Time lapse is great stuff! I like how it has a different feel and perspective than regular speed. I have a power grip with an intervalometer. You can also use Magic Lantern, if your camera supports it.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Bokeh is caused by several factors: wider aperture (lower f-number/AV), higher the focal length (more zoomed in), and the distance between what's in focus and out of focus (have the subject as close to the camera as possible and the background as far back as possible). That being said, I'm not sure how much better the bokeh will be when comparing 18mm f/3.5 to 55mm f/5.6, considering that the aperture gets smaller as the focal length gets longer, but my guess is that the 55mm will look better.

@Decembersown21 10 лет назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Everything makes so much more sense. I just got the designated novice camera... jk but the very popular t3i rebel. And I got the kit lens and a 75-300 Mark III.. all for like 649 + a bag and stuff.. Im super excited but I might have to grab that nifty fifty. Ive seen that term several times throughout researching and nvr knew what it meant. Sounds like a great value and the reviews from vendors reassures that. Thanks again!

@iMaksimum 11 лет назад

Thanks alot for your suggestions.. Im gonna take a deeper look into the 35mm and the 50mm lens and see which is more appropriate to my needs.. Thanks again, it was great amount of help!!

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

It's hard to beat the 50mm for the price, but I'd say go for the 35mm if you can afford it. To me, the 35mm gives the "expected" viewing angle on the crop factor cameras. Plus the focus ring is large and smooth, so it'll work great if you ever get a follow focus. The 50mm focus ring is small and feels gritty, so manual focusing during video isn't the greatest. That being said, the 50mm has a bit more cinematic feel to me, but is just too zoomed in most of the time on the crop factor cameras.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Your prime lenses will have a marginally sharper image and somewhat better colors. At 3 meters with a crop sensor camera like the 550D, I'd probably recommend the 35mm f/2 featured in this video. It will work well during the day and even as it gets dark. I'd also recommend the Faithful picture style or possibly even Landscape for color pop. You can turn on Highlight Tone Priority, but on a sunny day, you'd probably need an ND filter since you're locked in at ISO200.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Thank you kind sir! I hope it gets the hits too. Used the H4 for the audio and the dvTeleprompter app...worked like a charm.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

No problem! Glad I could pass along some useful information.

@rekjavicxxx 11 лет назад

Nice review compilation man!

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Appreciate ya! I hope it helps you select a good lens or two for your repertoire.

@DylanBatesFilms 10 лет назад

Excellent video, really helped me to understand a lot more about lenses in a very short amount of time. And it was nice to see how much of a difference there was between F-stops. This will definitely help me make a choice on which lenses to buy. Thanks!

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

sorry for the late reply...new comment system and all...but yeah, glad it was helpful!

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

The 35mm might seem a bit "zoomed out" on the full-frame camera and the 50mm might feel a bit "zoomed in" on the crop sensor camera. The 50mm will be slightly better in low light and it will give you about the same viewing angle on the full-frame as the 35mm does on the crop sensor. Working in tight quarters with a 50mm on a crop-sensor camera will be tough, but if you want to just buy one lens, I'd recommend it overall.

@curtizhub 11 лет назад

Awesome vid. Other vids talking about, comparing lenses didn't seem to get to the point.This one on the other hand did.Good stuff and thanks!

@mxrriderr 11 лет назад

Wow! Awesome video! This is the best video explaining lenses and what everything in the name means! Thanks again!

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

No problem...glad it was helpful to you!

@cal88usa 7 лет назад

What an informative and educational video. This helped me out a lot thanks for posting.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Being that they're similarly priced, both have great reviews, but the Tamron one has more features and a seemingly better build quality, I'd go with it. Though you might want to check out some photos from both, just to be sure. I own the Canon one and it starts having more chromatic abberation the further you zoom it...not sure about the Tamron.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Sorry, missed the part about the 85mm...it might be your best bet, even if you do it at 55mm, the max f-number will probably be around f/4.5, which would be wider than the kit at the same focal length.

@danthonythegreat3140 9 лет назад

You're awesome man, learned a lot from this video. Thanks for taking the time to post it

@NajaHall 11 лет назад

Thanks Ray. U made learning very enjoyable. I love ur delivery and I love u!!! Thia helped sooo much!

@dwhite9385 10 лет назад

very informative. learned some good stuff today... And I agree I love my Nifty Fifty as well!

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

D White until I got my 35mm, I used it pretty much exclusively, now I use the 35mm 90% of the time, the 50mm 7% of the time, and the zoom lens the rest of the time. I got a chance to shoot on a 6D recently (a full-frame camera) and it was more 65% 50mm and 35% 35mm. Excellent camera, btw.

@Jade-iy8js 9 лет назад

Great info, THANK YOU!

@WORRO 11 лет назад

Well there ya go, everything we needed to know ina nutshell!

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Yeah, it would! What camera is it for? Sorry, can't reveal any information on Bugsy, SEE?!?

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

The reviews look similar and the price is about the same. It looks like the Tamron one has the focusing distance printed on it and seems to be a higher build quality on the outside. I'm not sure what the macro mode does other than make it to where you can get closer to focus (3 feet instead of 4.5 feet). Also, the Tamon goes down to f/32, (the Canon stops at f/22), which will allow more things to be in focus in your macro shots, but requires more light at those higher stops.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

I was concerned that it was too long, but there's so much going on with them, I tried to make my point and move on, lol. Thanks for watching!

@SantiagoGuille 9 лет назад

i actually learned something today. Thanks!

@princejmy 10 лет назад

Fast and simple thanks Thumbs up

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Sounds like a plan! Take care.

@gynaffit306 9 лет назад

Or become a sniper, lol. I subscribed solely because of your sense of humor (not to mention you gave great information), thanks

@ylisaparoten1556 9 лет назад

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@XeebleCast 11 лет назад

lol! Nice. And it was a gift but now I have 2 720p cameras so I can do dialogue and decent scenes. Now I have no excuses, myeaah.

@SuppleChicTV 10 лет назад

im a fashion blogger/youtuber and finally making the switch to dslr i want to buy a t3i and the 35mm was recommended to me however its more expensive to buy the body without the kit lens im really torn between the 50 and the 35 mainly cause of the price also can i do the "hollywood look" you mentioned in the video on a 35mm . so what do you recommend cause $98 to $238 is a jump

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

It's more expensive to buy the camera separately from the kit lens, but not to just buy the body. But anyway, I bought the mine with the kit lens, then got the 50mm, then the 35mm. I'd say that the kit lens got me decently far, it just stinks in low light. The 50mm great in low-light, but is not practical to use in small/med rooms, especially if you're wanting to get more of your body in the shot than just your head. This is why the 35mm stays on my camera 95% of the time. I haven't used my kit lens since making this video...and that was just to compare it to the other lenses, lol. So, as long as low light isn't an issue, the kit lens will hold you for a while, but it's really hard to beat the 35mm, even at that price.

@joshmills8998 9 лет назад

Thanks dude, you were a lot of help

@BeautifulSamanthaRae 10 лет назад

i just had a quck question! im getting a canon sl1, and im getting it to take pictures of active children and landscapes! what lens do you think would be best?? thanks so much!

@ThomMJMoore 11 лет назад

Fantastic video. However what would you say now... The 50mm 1.8 = 75 mm, whilst the 35mm would equal the 50mm (crop sensor etc) Im seeing the 35mm for £200 compared to the £75-90 price tag for the 50mm... What I'm basically looking for is a wide angle lense for the 650d, so I think the 35mm would be the best bet ? (my focus is on making films etc...)

@XeebleCast 11 лет назад

I just got a new Christmas camera that does 4.5 - 108mm. I would assume this means it can take shots from the Ultra-Wide to the medium telephoto range correct? Nice informative video, and you should do a documentary on Bugsy Malone :)

@myhealthtoo 9 лет назад

Have you ever tried using the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens on a 60D or even a rebel series body?I bet you still get great images.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

All that to say, those are MY recommendations. The question you must ask yourself is: What annoys you about the kit lens? Or, what does it feel like it's missing that you need? Does it not let enough light in? Does it not zoom in enough? Does it not have a shallow enough depth of field? The answers to these will help you figure out what to look for in your next lens.

@BigKleib34 11 лет назад

I don't have the patience to learn how to do all this.

@KidIndia 11 лет назад

Ok so this is very helpful. Thanks guys

@vokso11 10 лет назад

8bitdigitaltv could you please do the same for nikon dslr lenses? By the way your video is simply the best I have come accross !

@rekjavicxxx 11 лет назад

Haha....so many numbers!!! Grrrrr

@VincentCottier 10 лет назад

Well thank you Ray ! I learned a lot ! :)

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

It was actually Luke...he did everything but he lets Ray take the credit :)

@karantrivedi8148 10 лет назад

Awesome Vid.. Got a Que.. I wanna Do Model Photography Both In Daylight As well As Low Light Conditions...!!! Which Lens Do U Suggest Bro..!!!

@Graphicshiv 11 лет назад

Great video. Given the choice what would you rather have canon 50mm 1.2L or canon 35 1.4L on a crop sensor body (going to upgrade to full frame in a year or so)

@FransGang 11 лет назад

Great video, thanks alot

@voiceofrohit3776 8 лет назад

Ray, this video is informative learnt a lot. Now I have a query, you see I posses, a canon Eos 1100d and have a 18-55 lens, now am looking for up gradation of my camera kit so can you please tell me about a lens which will be of multipurpose use( a wide angel and telephoto zoom both in one) or is there any other cost effective lens in the Indian market.

@gildardoantonio345 8 лет назад

This guy looks like the tipical serial killer of series B movies.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Unfortunately, the only way to get USM is to shell out the extra dough and buy a lens that already has USM. It's part of the inner workings and gears of the lens itself and therefore cannot be fixed by an extension or filter. Sorry....

@jeniip 10 лет назад

I'm looking to buy a wide angle lens for those more 'epic' film style shots, what would you recommend?

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

It really depends on what camera you have. But my basic answer would be the 50mm mentioned in this video if you have a full-frame sensor camera and/or a tight budget, or the 35mm if you have crop sensor camera. Ironically, often times in movies they use longer lenses for more compression (like an 85mm or larger), but if you're wanting a wider shot, the 35 or 50mm should be good.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Thanks! Now we just need some more folks to watch it, lol!

@rickybalboa5497 11 лет назад

wich lens do you recomend to get smooth, sharp and bright colors a sunny day outside when you're filming a person from 3 meter distance in action - when some1 maybe jump trampoline, ski in the mountains?( I have a Canon 550d )

@Andrewhg1995 11 лет назад

Hi, Ive just bought an EOS 7D with the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III which as you mentioned does not have USM. What exactly am I looking for extension wise to give it USM? Andrew

@iMaksimum 11 лет назад

Hi.. i have a Canon 600D with the 18-55 mm IS lens kit... I've had this for quite a while now and i'm looking forward to move a step up.. Im looking for a good all-rounder lens which is not too expensive.. Can you suggest any options?

@Harvestcreativemedia 10 лет назад

Can anyone help me to find a suitable lens for my Nikon camera? I use the camera mainly for video and looking for a wide angle lens which is good in low light with VR option and also which can cover wide area in focus. I already have a 18-105 lens. Thanks in advance.

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

While this video is specifically for Canon cameras and lenses, the concepts of f-numbers and focal lengths are the same across all of photography/videography. So, you can use what is taught here along with ratings on Amazon, B&H, and Adorama to help you choose a lens. Thanks for watching!

@MichaelAshtons 11 лет назад

thanks for the vid

@TravelOGraphyHD 11 лет назад

I have a t3i and an 18-135mm Kit lens i m more interested in telephoto zoom + macro which one do u suggest, i dont wanna spend more than 250$ also m confused between Tamron 70-300mm 4-5.6 Di macro vs Canon 75-300mm macro 4-5.6 III DOES IS REALLY MATTERS??

@JosefWilkins17 11 лет назад

Hey I have just bought a 600d with a kit lens and was wonder if there is any way to get a good bokeh effect with this lens am shooting an event at a local store and would like to use this effect I also own a efs 17 - 85 mm lens with macro 0.35m/1.2ft as this is off my old rebel xt thx

@mellosays 10 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I am shooting with a 70D and the reason for my frustration with the kits lenses is that the images are not sharp enough and they create all sorts of chromatic aberrations and distortion to the point that Camera Raw cannot completely fix them. I am interested in the Canon EF 50 mm and 35 mm you mentioned, but do they also have the same kind of problems? Is the glass of better quality than the kit zoom lenses?

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

To me it seems to be a better quality...they're definitely sharper and the chromatic aberration is not as bad. One thing I find when removing CA is that just checking the box doesn't do it, nor does jacking up the amount all the way. For me, I usually end up making both CA removal channels use the entire available spectrum and then raise the amount on both to like 3 or 4...does the trick almost every time. Oh, and the telephoto zoom lens I demoed in this video is probably the worst of the bunch when it comes to having CA...not sure if the more expensive version does or not though.

@tapangoswami1709 11 лет назад

its awesome man..!! keep it up (Y)

@3kids1036 10 лет назад

I'm looking for a lens that has great auto focus for doing personal videos. I have a canon 7D. My favorite lens right now is my 17-40L 1:4 but the auto focus on the video isn't great. Can you recommend one? Thanks!

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

hey man...comment slipped through the cracks, sorry... I don't think the 7D supports STM focusing, but for the 7D any lens that supports USM will be better than ones without. However, it'd probably be best to learn how to manually focus for video, so a lens with a decent-sized focus ring.

@TravelOGraphyHD 11 лет назад

so which one should i go for??

@joshmills8998 9 лет назад

What would you recommend for video?

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Old Spice body wash and Axe body spray

@rajuambati 10 лет назад

Nice video! hey! I want to purchase a wide angle lens for my 7D body... could you please suggest me one with cheaper options??

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

How wide of an angle are you wanting? Personally, I love the 35mm f/2.0 one I mentioned on here...it rarely leaves my camera. It's not ultra-wide though. For that, I usually just use the kit lens and drop it down to the 18mm-24mm range.

@rajuambati 10 лет назад

8bitdigitaltv how about Sigma sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 HSM or Sigma 12-24mm?

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

Raghavendra Raju Ambati I'm sure Sigma series is fine, but I've only bought the Canon lenses so far.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

No problem! It can be quite confusing. If only they named their cameras as consistently as they name their lenses. LOL

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@NightFury94 8 лет назад

His face is so majestic

@jessesmith7469 8 лет назад

All i got out if this was "or become a sniper". haha

@trulyhumans6843 10 лет назад

hey mate i am planning to buy canon eos 600d and i am a beginner so is it worth to purchase..and which lens should i use for long distance pictures..pls help me with this.

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

hey man...comment slipped through the cracks, sorry... if you can afford it, the 70-300mm with image stabilization would be great, but the one without IS is cheaper and can work okay with a tripod in most situations

@shizazzz 10 лет назад

Hey Ray, I am looking to replace the stock lens on my Canon T3I. I mainly use the camera to record video about 4-6 feet from the subject. I would like a sharper, more professional image. (Assuming I already have an Ideal lighting setup) What would you recommend?

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

35mm, hands-down. It rarely comes off my T3i. The 50mm is significantly cheaper and about the same sharpness and about the same low-light and shallow focus, but it's often too "zoomed in", especially in the 4-6 ft range. Also, the build quality makes the 35mm well worth the extra cost, if you have the money for it.Since the kit lens covers both sizes in it's zoom range, what you can do is set the zoom to 35mm (I believe there's a mark for it) and film for a few hours or a day. Then set the zoom to 50mm (depending on your lens, I believe the mark is at 55mm, which is close enough, or you can estimate where 50mm would be from there) and film for another few hours or a day. Then determine which one you need from there.

@shizazzz 10 лет назад

Awesome! Thank you for the advice. Greatly appreciated. I will make sure to experiment with the lens.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

There's always the excuse of not having time, lol

@McCarthyProjects 10 лет назад

40mm

@8bitdigitaltv 10 лет назад

My camera doesn't support STM, so I haven't messed with the 40mm personally. I know there were some problems with it when it first came out, but they've probably cleared them up by now.

@8bitdigitaltv 11 лет назад

Does that make me a nut?