Great perspective! Thank you so much for sharing

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That’s a good combo! I like to experiment every so often. It all depends on your style, is 1.8 low enough, is 28-45 versatile enough, most people want 24 to atleast 50, some want wider and longer, so yeah using lenses that meet those requirements for you and checks off your boxes is important snd will be different for each filmmaker

That is awesome! I really enjoyed using this lens. I gotta send it back sadly but I will definitely be picking one up 💪

Its an awesome lens! Thanks so much for watching

Totally primes are great for that - I even mention in this video treating this lens like a prime for that exact reason will serve you even better. Every lens has its purpose and design to fit a specific look and need. One gives you a sharper image, a blurrier background, the other gives you versatility and depth. Each has their place 💪

@@WaywardNorth Absolutely, you make a valid point about each lens having its own purpose and advantages. However, I still firmly believe that prime lenses hold a special edge, especially when it comes to honing photographic skills and achieving superior image quality. Prime lenses generally offer sharper images and wider apertures compared to zoom lenses, allowing for stunning bokeh and low-light performance. This sharpness and clarity are often unmatched, providing a level of detail and depth that zoom lenses struggle to replicate. Moreover, the fixed focal length of primes forces photographers to be more deliberate with their composition. This restriction can foster creativity and a deeper understanding of framing and perspective. It pushes us to move around and explore different angles, leading to more thoughtfully composed shots. While the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 is undoubtedly versatile and high-quality, I find that the discipline and precision required by prime lenses make them invaluable tools for any serious photographer. They teach you to work within constraints and truly master the art of photography, rather than relying on the convenience of a zoom. In my experience, the unique characteristics and superior performance of prime lenses often outweigh the benefits of versatility. They might require a bit more effort and thought, but the results are undeniably worth it. & I am your fan love your videos

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Would weigh 4kg lol

@@Wildridefilms yeah it would be insane haha

You would need to put that on a tank to use it :D

@@meyerdigitalfilm 😂

It’s definitely unique but a cool option for some folks!

Totally! I love my 35-150 and my second shooter always uses this lens while I stick to a 50 prime or in this video the 28-45 which worked wonderfully. Killer combo!

For sure, third party lenses are more budget friendly and exist for a reason. RF lenses are beautiful but you invest a pretty penny. I love when brands offer comparable solutions for the frugal Filmmaker and still give you great results in the process. But yeah if you have RF GMaster and Native Lens money. Treat yo self!

@@WaywardNorth I’m just saying this particular lens is a big F. Some of the shots in the vid are shaky even slowed down. RF stm’s have IS, I’ll take them over a lot of these 3rd party glass… not trying to be negative, your content is dope

@@djgogreen5954 oh for sure and if I had the budget for GMaster glass I wouldn’t even go third party. But it is nice to have options and there’s always ways around shaky footage (gimbals, monopods, etc)

The 18-35 is an APS-C lens and you “can” use it on a full frame frame camera but will experience vignetting at 18mm unless your camera has an APS-C mode you can switch it to. So just depends on the camera at that point but the 28-45 is the full frame equivalent give or take a few mm

An 18-35mm also doesn't bode well with most wedding filmmakers, as it's just way too wide and doesn't make people look good.

@@benjamin.kelley it is 27mm on full frame so almost same as 28mm

@@WaywardNorth A7IV has is also half price and weight.

Haha well you have a BEAUTIFUL lens with that 70-200 so Id say money well spent. 💪

Sure there will always be weddings. This is a larger discussion about the perceived value of where video currently stands and if it will ever be viewed in a more valueable way. The truth is ever since Covid alot of videographers have been in decline. This year more than ever. This is what makes up the industry, people, businesses, some yes are fine, most are not. It’s not overreacting to the people who are struggling and are getting passed by. I think a productive, constructive conversation about how we can be better collectively isn’t an overreaction but a necessary and very important mission. We all want to improve and keep doing what we love right?

@@WaywardNorth valid points. I think I was a bit careless with my original comment. I think less people are also getting married which also affects the industry. In my honest opinion mid level videographers should offer a full package of photography and videography at the same time by working simultaneously with photographers. For example here in Greece 9/10 couples search for a package which includes EVERYTHING (Photo + video). That's why I opened my business with a videographer, so we can offer both services at the same time. Of course that's not how the high end market works but most people are not on that level (myself included).

Surprisingly I found 28 to be a perfect range for this wedding but I can definitely see how this may not always be the case for every situation. But you make some strong points for sure!

@@WaywardNorth I use the Tamron 28-75mm so I’m happy with 28mm, just find the limits of this range quite.. limiting 😂

Dude thats really tough but I would say it really depends on if you feel .4 makes that much of a difference. I mean love me some primes but the versatility with this lens at 1.8 and still achieving beautiful depth, makes me vote Sigma 28-45 here. Also dude haha the fog was a gift. It was sunny, then it rained, then the fog said, "hello lucky filmmaker, welcome to beauty and mystique."

The Spirit of Mastermind has spoken.

I know and thats really the biggest detractor for people but it's a beautiful lens that can be a great asset depending on your end use with it. For me the 1.8 sells the deal and the zoom aspect is a bonus.

You only lose auto focus for face tracking but auto focus still works.

Thanks for the feedback. Id say a simple solution is Gimbal + ND Filter if you still wanted to film in 60. I didn't have the right threads for this wedding since I was testing a new lens so my ND filter wasn't available. I worked with what I had and did what I was comfortable with. I still think it turned out awesome and I know the couple will love the end product and for me that's all that matters.

It didn't tho...back to watching 👀

It’s great! I’ve used it a few times so far and plan on updating this list of tools soon 💪

NiSi Swift System/Mist Strength 1/8

They are linked in the description

From my understanding there was no Video at all. Photo budget was strictly photography.

You sure can, I film the entire day with a mist filter on

Thanks so much! Yeah, I film in 60FPS at 1/120 or sometimes higher depending on if I have an ND filter and then edit in a 24fps timeline. I’ve become so used to it that it doesn’t offer any noticeable concern and my brides love the films so I just keep powering through with it. 24 will give you much better motion blur and convey a more realistic feeling but I haven’t fully transitioned to filming in 24 just yet

Thanks for sharing! This is part of the concern we see in the industry as well when it comes to perception. Couples watch how video teams operate at weddings and that generally informs their decision for their own wedding but not all videographers are cut from the same cloth. I hate that you feel the videographer would impose negatively on the day for you and your day but I totally understand why you feel that way. Out of curiosity did you hire a photographer?

Yes we did! 😂