10 Reasons you NEED a 50mm 1.8 lens | 2020 | KaiCreative

[@KaiCreative]

Here are 10 Reasons why you need a 50mm in your kit bag. Can you think of anymore? Let me know in the comments down below (:

[@ThoriumHeavyIndustries]

Don´t Hold it. Get a Retro-converter. Those start at $10. However you need use a hack to set the aperture before retro-mounting it. You press the aperture preview button, while holding it pressing the lens release button und remove it. screw the adapter on, mount it and you have the set aperture.

[@freeman10000]

I have a nifty fifty but haven't used it in years. Time to take the bad boy out of storage and start showing it love again.

[@brandonj8018]

It actually closely resembles the 50L in its rendering. Never saw that until just recently-crazy!

[@mopsandmuscles7855]

I picked one up recently, used. Using it on a T3i. I'm not a professional photographer, but I wouldn't say I'm a beginner. I find it's fairly easy to get good shots with it. I'm mostly taking pictures of plants, flowers, landscapes. When I do venture into portraits, with people, I'm sure it'll hold up well.

[@KaiCreative]

This lens is absolutely amazing for portraits 👍👍👍

[@johnmcdevitt4750]

I picked up this lens new and I find that I have to force myself from it sometimes. It's so versatile, so light. A friend of mine saw it on my camera and thought I'd bought a point and shoot. My favorite lens by far.

[@KaiCreative]

Haha, nice! If you love it and it works for your creations who's to tell you to use some other lens 💪

[@photographieculinaire_MK]

I am doing my first steps in food photography with 50mm lens and I am so excited with the results. Thank you for a video, I didn't know that there is a possibility to turn the lens in order to have a micro photos, it can be so useful in food photography.

[@svhartuk]

The nifty fifty is a great lens. I had the Canon 50mm 1.8 stm version ii, and for the price to performance ratio it was amazing. It did lack auto focus, but since I have a steady hand, it wasn't much of a problem for me. I often used it for portraits and product photography. Never tried using the macro trick, as I was worried of the back of the lens and camera senor being too exposed. Have given this lens to my sister as she starts exploring photography for herself. :)

[@KaiCreative]

The macro trick isn't as good as a macro lens and can be a bit fiddly but the lens has a rim protecting it so don't worry too much about damaging it... unless the stm version ii doesn't have that rim? Anyway hope that your sister has fun using it! (:

[@RudyVisuals]

Totally agreed! Still to this recommend it as the FIRST lens to get and learn with for a new camera owner.

[@KaiCreative]

Nice one Aaron - in the hands of a professional photographer like you it is a dangerous tool 👌👌👌

[@hurleygreen927]

The last time I watched your video, I had a 50mm 1.8 lens for my Nikon camera, but sinxce then that lens was lost, and my camera tech sold me a 55mm 2.8 macro MANUAL focusing. I wasn't too happy with it at first, but once I got used to the manual focusing, I really enjoy the closer perspective. I also have a 24-70mm zoom lens, so I'm good to go: thanks for your tips!

[@jpolwort]

Newbie here. I've seen numerous videos on this lens and will definitely be getting one today (1/21/23).

[@KaiCreative]

Such a versatile lens! Enjoy 🙏🙏

[@dangerousdoctrine]

I recently purchased the 50mm 1.8 STM and I'm liking it. Prime lenses take some getting used to as I've been using zoom lenses my whole life. I like it for low light, but I find myself going back to the 18-55mm kit lens that came with my SL3/250D.

[@petersanders2850]

I use mine for ICM inconjuction with my 5d4 its a light set up which makes it easy to. Do the different movements with to get the photo you want

[@deealex1402]

im little late with this lense, got it 3months ago and i just love shooting with it. its very versatile and so clear. i call it small but mighty :) great video, thank u sharing.

[@conradfilarceo7268]

When I got my 50mm I was like shooting like pro hahaha

[@KaiCreative]

Haha - I know the feeling! It's a great lens that I'm still learning so many thing from! I hope you're keeping safe bro (:

[@jhalscott]

This was the first Lens I bought for my M50 with a Viltrox speed booster that gets it to f/1.2. Amazing performance per dollar. And it makes it perform like a full frame at about 56mm.

[@MeetMeOutside]

Can I use this lens with my M50 without the speed booster and with just an adapter ? Thanks

[@jhalscott]

@@MeetMeOutside yes, but you end up with essentially an 80mm and get no additional stops. If you are shooting for a 50mm equivalent you should look at a 35mm without a speed booster.

[@MeetMeOutside]

@@jhalscott Thanks !

[@AJBAdventures]

So glad I got the 50mm with my 4000d as a bundle, so very tempted to get the m50 now for better video capabilities and looks like the viltrox speed booster will defo be on the list 👌

[@KaiCreative]

Yes - a great combination (:

[@hurleygreen927]

Watching this for the second time: I love my nifty 50mm 1.8 D on my Nikon D750! Thanks!

[@RLRPhotography]

Good timing! Mine is waiting for me at home waiting for me to open it.

[@KaiCreative]

Enjoy 😊

[@northernmunkey1]

Wow love that wall made off foil. Got to try it my self

[@KaiCreative]

Yeah, It's a pretty cool effect :)

[@vaskoobscura_]

Awesome video. Love this lens.

[@Madone51]

I plan on using mine to capture Xmas lights

[@Agri_dibu]

cutest little model 😇🥰🥰

[@veograbo]

I have another great reason for ya, thanks BTW... Like you, I've had the nifty 50 since 2017, originally on a T6i and didn't use it much favoring slower zooms with IS. Things got interesting with the EOS RP's low light sensitivity, but hold the show!!! Dude, I'm not joking. From a seated position at f/1.8, ISO 800ish I can shoot 2 second handhelds with the R5's IBIS and 80+% of them will be pixel sharp! Stuff I can't discern with dark-adapted eyes look like daylight shots with virtually no noise! It's like some ridiculous super-power... That little 50mm plus IBIS, Dude... unreal!

[@veograbo]

I mean pixel peeping off an unforgiving 45 MPx image. IBIS takes that lens, hits it with a spider bite, gamma rays and the Captain America serum all at once. Try it. Let ISO fly and hit some f/1.8s at 2 sec with the R6 or R5... You have to see it to believe it! That of course translates into lower ISOs at any given slowish shutter speed... A lot more workable low-noise frames (and you can take the R5 up to 6400 ISO and it'll have s lot less noise than the T6i at ISO 400).

[@veograbo]

But yeah, had to mention. I come from the film era and large format, as well as 35mm. Frickin' try that with Kodachrome! LOL ...ISO 25 and five stops dynamic range... Quality is a different topic but for sheer screw-arounability, Digital is a game changer; and IBIS on Canon glass is trending to be epic.

[@michael_weliam_photography]

Thank you so much, I was searching a lot about this lens if I can use it with my Canon 5D mark 4

[@tkalbarczyk]

great model you have there, thank you for your tips :)

[@adrianlee438]

Great video! Really inspires me to get one! I’m currently using my old setup, 550D with the kit lens. Planning to purchase this lens to up my game! May I know in your opinion based only on photography, should I purchase and upgrade my camera body? Or should I just stick to my 550D and get the nifty fifty? Wonder if 550D’s picture quality is still capable and up to par to modern cameras these days. Keep up the great work! Thanks for producing such detailed video explanation. Kudos!

[@StefanGenov7]

I ordered mine yesterday can't wait to test it

[@weidazhang4000]

mario kart racing was very epic,, i have this lens it is very good

[@KaiCreative]

Thank You! Thinking of creative things to do while in isolation (:

[@joshfern9178]

As soon as I saw that Bokeh Wall I SMASHED THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON!! Awesome video man!

[@KaiCreative]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pavguliani]

This lens back in the day was one of the big factors of why I fell in love with dslr videography. Even as a Sony shooter I still adapted it to my a7s back in 2016 and used for quite a few years after until I upgraded to the canon 50mm 1.4. Btw Kai on a separate point, what are you thinking of the canon R5 and are you thinking of purchasing when it comes out?

[@KaiCreative]

Nice one Pav. Yeah, I picked up the 1.4 too (: I was hoping that the R5 was gonna be out before the end of the financial year - so I could purchase it for the business, but ended up getting the EOS-R instead. I might have to remortgage the house to get one though :D What about yourself as a Sony user?

[@pavguliani]

@@KaiCreative Yeh honestly specs don;t always mean everything but with the fact that canon cameras have great video auto focus, lens line up and colors it would be really hard not to switch back especially if sony are not planning to bring out any new full frame mirrorless for a while. But yeh with the specs mentioned it would be hard to see it not being in that 5-6k price range so that could definitely impact my decision as well.

[@jerwantech]

Thanks for the info!

[@DANYALLAYNAD]

Great tips man. Wondering about those lights you are using. Im new to all this because I just got my camera two days ago but are those lights box’s you use with red and blue filter sheets over them?

[@PaulSafford]

Good analysis :)

[@KaiCreative]

Thanks Paul (:

[@finite934]

newbie question: inherited an old 550D + 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 kit lens, it's not an IS model. kit lens is ok, but read a lot about 50mm f/1.8 STM so i bought one and it's fantastic! absolutely love it. but im torn as to future upgrades... if this becomes a serious hobby, would it be better to get a 24mm f/2.8 for street (im street+portrait+landscape mainly), and keep kit lens for odd video sessions, or jump straight to 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM (a substantial investment for a newbie)

[@Leikjarinn]

This lens is good to use for a retro review show ? Close up on cartridges, tube tvs, old retro consoles and such, and then of course me infront of the camera talking 🕹

[@KaiCreative]

You can definitely get experimental shots with this 😁

[@roldansalalila5357]

Can I use this 50mm lens for Canon EOS70D?

[@KaiCreative]

It’s EF mount - so YES 🥳 ☝️

[@jakobhermann6475]

Amazing video Mate :) Thank you and stay Healthy :)

[@BlakeRidder]

Slightly off-topic question. I already have the 24-70mm Canon L lens recommended by this guy I met in Nandos once. Now which lens would you buy to work alongside of that?

[@KaiCreative]

Haha - as long as I get a mention in the Filmmaker series I’ll be happy 😉😉😉😊😊😊

[@joaog_dj]

Nice one mate, thank you!!

[@ravic3962]

Can I use this prime lens in both mirror less and DSLR camera? I have Canon SL3 , is this nifty fifty compatible to SL3? Please advise

[@KaiCreative]

Yes it is! (:

[@Token4NaijaTV]

Hi Kai what’s your opinion on using a canon g7x mark ii for filming

[@KaiCreative]

Great question - I made a video on this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKLFmoind9aSg7c It’s got some really great features that allow you to take it to manual for filming (: but that sensor size might be a let down for some.

[@Token4NaijaTV]

Kai Creative yea but all round it’s great right I got it as a present and I create fitness content

[@KaiCreative]

Oh yeah - it will do a great job of making content like that (:

[@Token4NaijaTV]

Kai Creative Thanks Kai you the best

[@KaiCreative]

Thanks Tanwa 🙏

[@AlanHollowedPhotography]

Thanks for the video, very informative. I'm looking at getting the 250d soon, and I can get a bundle with the kit lens and the 50mm 1.8, but I was wondering if it would make more sense to just buy the body and then buy the 50mm without the kit lens? I am a complete amateur and will mainly be shooting pics of my dog, some family shots occasionally and travel pics. So still trying to figure what the best beginner lens is for myself, or would the kit lens be enough to start with? 😊

[@KaiCreative]

I’ve used the 250D kit lens for a couple of vlogs in Japan - but apart from that its collecting dust somewhere... 😅 50mm 1.8 will make a lot of difference 👌

[@AlanHollowedPhotography]

@@KaiCreative thanks I ordered the 250d with the kit lens and the 50mm 1.8, can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for your videos they helped me make my decision 👍

[@hendy_cp]

@@AlanHollowedPhotography can you give me an update of your opinion on the 250d and the 50mm? I am considering buying exactly what you bought

[@AlanHollowedPhotography]

@@hendy_cp hey, I think the 50mm 1.8 and 250d are a great beginner combo. The 50mm is very sharp and the bokeh you get with it is great. One drawback is that the 50mm is quite zoomed in, on an apsc camera like the 250d its closer to an 85mm. It's great for portraits (or dog pics as I ise it for) but you will need to stand further back to get a family shot or wider frame. Overall I do love it, it's a great beginner camera, small and light and you can get some great shots with it so it's definitely a thumbs up from me 😊

[@hendy_cp]

@@AlanHollowedPhotography thank you!

[@fenet8717]

thank uu, just bought one !

[@IntaJanssen]

It took me 7 video's to find out that I can't zoom out with the lens, but have to physically change position. You're the only one who actually mentions it... Thankyou for that.I wanted to use my Canon 700D with the 50mm as a webcam for streaming, but it's zoomed in too far imo. What lens would you recommend? :D

[@zanetruesdale8336]

If you want a prime lens, you can use a 24mm.

[@ragheborfali3432]

so your telling me you used a 550D to shoot weddings when my 650D can barely focus in video

[@aeyde]

lol

[@John-Smith-007]

Hi, I have this lens I like it , BUT I have some problems to use it in vidéo it’s not fast enough and loose focus ! Maybe you have some advise to set focus zone , mode .. I have a 5d4, tried today to film my girlfriend classic dancing… it was difficult and not as I expected .. lost a lot the focus .. thank you

[@offthekirb]

hi Kai thanks again, is the nifty fifty compatible with the canon Eos 6d (not mark II)

[@KaiCreative]

Yes - the EF mount 👌

[@offthekirb]

@@KaiCreative thank you so much!

[@KaiCreative]

No problem 😉

[@basejumperdx4573]

bro for music video which lens is best?

[@KaiCreative]

Good question - depends a lot on the video - will you have wide shots? (16-35mm) Shoot in low light? (F/1.4, f/2.8) Want super sharp portraits? (70-200mm L glass) close up shots? (macro) - depends a lot on the images you’re looking to get (:

[@basejumperdx4573]

@@KaiCreative i wanna shoot for some vfx e3d, c4d stuff. tracking. and im gonma do that shit with 🤣 kit lens and a 50mm 1.8f 🤐👽 god bless me. my instagram -@karanaswaledits

[@basejumperdx4573]

@@KaiCreative bro please tell a lens that is versatile for independent and new filmmakers.

[@sadeqsegaraga8766]

What camera?

[@shreyaaas]

Hi, does this lens make noise while focusing?

[@dinart8961]

Not much

[@BuloyNugraha]

when shooting videos should i go to manual focus or auto focus? tia

[@KaiCreative]

I think it depends on what you are shooting ... if it’s a film and you want that pull focus look looking good then go Manual - if it’s a vlog then use DPAF...

[@BuloyNugraha]

@@KaiCreative thank you very much for your help.. god bles

[@deutapoudel2995]

why i can't atach this lens on my canon 6D markII😪😪

[@randomrandy3059]

Is this lens the equivalent to the 35mm Nikon lens

[@brandonj8018]

If you mean the DX version, yes

[@iamfyrus]

50mm f1.8 mark ii or 50mm f1.8 STM?

[@dinart8961]

Stm!!

[@ragheborfali3432]

Luigi is constantly getting screwed over

[@ladiashi3055]

Nice!

[@xx_milixx_24]

Is it worth getting the 1.4 for $170? Or should I get this one for $60?

[@brandonj8018]

For those who see this and are wondering the same thing now, I’d actually save the money and get this instead of the 1.4. It’s a tad slower and doesn’t have as nice of bokeh, but the colors are almost identical to the 50L and its rendering has more punch!

[@ErliGalano]

You have a very beautiful daughter 🥰

[@NowThatsGaming]

Is the Sony 1.8 50 mm good on a Sony 6100 for short films?

[@LittlePeterP]

!!!!!!