Beginners Guide to Canon Kit Lenses. REAL Talk.

[@loneshootr]

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[@guyphoto9437]

I've used those lenses too, still do on some occasions, and I agree with your statements. Especially the part where you say if you can't get a good shot with a kit lens you won't get one with an expensive lens. There are differences in quality from an L series Canon lens to a kit lens but the major difference is the L series lenses are built for harsher conditions and rougher usage. As far as image quality it's difficult if not impossible at times to tell which lens was used for an image. I've used a lot of camera brands and lenses and the same goes for all of them. Your assessment is totally correct.

[@loneshootr]

Guy Photo - thank you. Yes indeed it all comes down to durability and faster apertures really. Naturally given the chance I would choose L lenses for work - and did so for years - but when the pandemic left me in financial trouble I had to sell gear to pay bills and eat unfortunately. Until better days, the EF-S kit lenses will do nicely - and the work looks the same as it always did. I just have to be mindful of weather conditions and treat the lenses a little more respectfully!

[@dougiezen]

He said if you can’t get a good picture with a kit lens you aren’t going to get a good one with prime just that statement alone is pure gold and is so educational I love this guy

[@loneshootr]

Thank you brother.

[@pps67]

The only kit lens you mention that I have used is the 10-18mm, and I can attest, it's an absolutely fantastic lens on a 7d and 7dmkii I love your no bullshit presentation.

[@RobertFGardner]

You sir are still a badass. I am so glad that you did not let life kick your ass. YOU continue to KICK its ass!

[@loneshootr]

Thanks Robert! Yeah I had two choices really - lay down and blame the world, or stand up and get on with it. Standing up seems like more fun really 😊

[@docchocobo]

You said it man! I've gotten more shots with kit lenses than I ever did with primes. Kit lenses put you right on your subject while others are fumbling around doing change-outs. Sometimes you simply don't have time or real estate to "zoom with your feet", as they say. That being said, there are still legitimate uses for other lenses, but those situations are unique most of the time. Also, Kit lenses PROTECT your camera's delicate insides from dust and damage by being so versatile and allowing you to use them without having to change out so much. I use a telephoto for nature photography, but my kit lens does the heavy lifting for everything but big bokeh or low light portraits. They even do decent macro as well as great astrophotography, .

[@martinjames9535]

Top advice, really enjoying 55-250mm lens on my 7d.

[@loneshootr]

Thanks Martin. It's definitely the lens I rely on the most for my 7D.

[@kellys.9076]

I happened upon your video on the 7D while researching a "new" camera, and I am delighted with your down-to-earth approach. Your equine photography is some of the best I have seen, and I have seen a lot, living in a horse-crazy part of the world (Alberta, Canada). Do you have a website featuring your work?

[@loneshootr]

Thank you so much Kelly. Website: I cancelled my website in 2020 after the pandemic closed my business - but I keep a handful of images on Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/156420261@N07/

[@SLR33406]

Good grief!! Can’t believe the lack of comments on this video!! Geeze Louise! The sound effects after you tossed the lens was fun enough for a .. “WHOA!! Did he just throw that lens??!!” 😂😂....👍🏻👍🏻

[@loneshootr]

😂

[@lawrencescofield7575]

Damn those were beautiful shots. I love watching your videos. If beginner cant get inspired by those shots...well.. keep up the great work sir.

[@loneshootr]

Thank you so much Lawrence!

[@ChrisEinhaus]

Just hittin' the point,as always. I love my 55-250 Lens,but also pretty much like the 10-18 & 18-55. Just do the job for me at fantastic prices. so I fully agree. Good video my friend, just love watching you all the time.

[@loneshootr]

Thank you Christian! Yes - that 55-250 STM is excellent.

[@IDR1219]

You have the absolute best videos on KZbin! Thank you!

[@loneshootr]

Thank you Ivan! Lovely comment my friend 😊

[@BayouJosh]

Now that is fantastic, wise counsel.

[@loneshootr]

Bayou Josh - Thank you brother!

[@diggielixx]

The pictures you showcased in this video are very inspirational. Thank you. I’m getting ready for vacation and didn’t pack my 18-55 Ef’s lens cause I thought why bother but you just made me change my mind.

[@loneshootr]

Diggie Lixx - Thank you! Yes it's worth keeping the 18-55 with you I believe - it covers a lot of ground. If you have space for one other small lens, I'd take the EF 50mm f1.8 STM as well. Then you're covered for any evening/low light shots 😊

[@diggielixx]

@@loneshootr Yes! Got my 50mm packed and ready and my 55-250 as well. Looking forward to the next video!

[@Wingman115]

Love your channel real talk no bs.

[@loneshootr]

Wingman115 - Thank you.

[@Martinjstevens]

I had an older tamron 75-300mm that the motor died and I was looking at getting the 55-250 to get me out of trouble, this review is just what I needed, thanks.

[@loneshootr]

Thanks Martin. Yeah the 55-250 STM is a lens I can happily recommend without hesitation - I'd be lost without mine. I used the EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM for years (until the pandemic slaughtered my business!) and the image quality wasn't noticeably better, apart from the added subject separation that the faster aperture allows. Obviously much stronger and weather sealed, but apart from that I don't really miss it.

[@alexanderfoster3628]

Another fantastic video! Your channel has made me dig out my 7D again. I am very impressed by your equine shots.

[@loneshootr]

Thank you Alexander. The ol' 7D still gets the job done.

[@jasonobrien4975]

Thanks for your excellent review of this lens, mine used one came today and I love it😊the IS is amazing especially coming from the 400L, I shake like mad with that thing🙈and it covers the focal length I’ve really craved. Thanks again😀

[@loneshootr]

Ah that's great to hear James. It really is a satisfying lens to use - light, sharp, and yep that IS is so effective.

[@danoncho]

Great points, those are lenses and that's it. 100% usable equipment. Also laughed when you threw the lens, that shows you're a man of your word when you're saying it is strong, lol!

[@loneshootr]

Thank you 😎

[@ggwildlife]

yea absolutely bang on everything you said rings true.. keep'em coming.

[@loneshootr]

ggwildlife - thank you my friend.

[@Graymanone]

Still shooting my Canon 7D and have a number of lens that produce good results being 24mm, 40mm 50mm which are all affordable and produce nice results. Your work looks nice! The 7D rocks!

[@loneshootr]

esiagent1 - thank you! Yes indeed, plenty of superb value lenses for the 7D. That 40mm is sharp! Long live the 7D 😊

[@jesusisaliveannie3594]

Want to get a good camera for my teenage daughter. She's not done well in school but she's much better on a computer than I am. I thought if I could get a good camera into her hands, who knows, she might be able to start earning with it eventually. I'm confused about what to go for. Which body and lenses to set her up with?

[@jasonobrien4975]

What am amazing video☺️I’ve had the 7D for about a year after taking a 10 year break and beginning to realise it’s pitfalls with ISO, I’ve just got to learn more about getting the best out of the camera. My son uses the Sony A200 with a kit lens which I used to have and takes brilliant shots. And that’s really old😂 I am investing in how to take better photos than gear. I currently own.. iPhone 11 for wide angle stuff Canon 50mm 1.8 prime And Canon 400mm 5.6L (amazing) For wildlife. I don’t think I even do the iPhone justice at the moment, but my skills are growing. Thank you for such an insightful video, it so refreshing to hear.

[@loneshootr]

Thank you kindly Jason. That EF 400mm 5.6L is a lovely lens - surprisingly good value too.

[@tmwproductions3685]

I haven't touched my kit lens in a while. I forgot about how fast and accurate the focus on it was. I think I switched over to all prime fixed lens because the f-stop was limited to 3.5 and I never use the zoom feature mid-take. Maybe today I'll throw my expensive lens out a window and dust the kit off.

[@loneshootr]

TMW Productions - yeah, I use primes for video stuff - I can't handhold and zoom at the same time 😁

[@edwardjColon]

RIGHT ON!

[@loneshootr]

EDWARDJ PHOTOGRAPHICS - Thanks!

[@Cool_Brazil]

Another great video! Shot with the good old Helios, right?

[@loneshootr]

Thanks, yes Helios again 😎

[@DeannaRose20.20]

Do you have a broadcast regarding image storage & the cloud? I've got safes fun of transparencies, negatives & quite a few large drive's however dropbox & i cloud? Are costing soooo much!⛅️

[@loneshootr]

Hey Deanna - no, I'm drowning under an ocean of external hard drives too - but I feel safer this way really 😎 Drew

[@friendfortheartists]

Kit lenses work great. Fast, sharp and low light with VR. Same on the Nikon side. People need to learn photography is an art and there is more than one way to make pictures. It's the image your looking at that counts. If your not looking at the image then you're looking at the pixel-which get's kind of boring and lacks life which explains a lot about where the viewer is at. Kind of a half empty glass of water with pixel peepers.

[@robertmoreno7081]

All the lenses you refer to are all STM, would you stay away from the non - STM versions of the same lenses ?

[@loneshootr]

Hi Robert, I prefer STM on crop sensor Canons - silent , fast, accurate focus. USM full frame lenses are also superb.

[@DNphotographer]

The video i really needed..

[@Slvlrmn]

Great work 👍

[@loneshootr]

Thanks ✌️

[@zinedouali]

what an advice, thanks a lot, also are you using a battery for the sl60 ?

[@loneshootr]

- Zine Eddine Ouali - Thank you! I don't have a battery for the SL60 unfortunately - I used a 50metre extension cable to the end of my garden. I'd like to get a battery pack for it sometime - it's a useful little light 😊

[@ared18t]

I'm surprised people complain about 24-105mm that is one of my favorites lol 😆

[@loneshootr]

I always found it to be a superb lens personally!

[@pedro_da_silveira]

Well said!

[@loneshootr]

Thanks Pedro!

[@paulbrock4414]

Good point well made :)

[@loneshootr]

Thanks Paul.

[@LeonKotze70]

Although the 55-250 does come in some kits, I will not call it a "kit lens", not even close.

[@loneshootr]

Yep, fair comment Leon. It's an excellent lens for sure.

[@dylanvanvuuren3400]

What do you think of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM?

[@loneshootr]

I use the 50 STM regularly - great lens, great value.

[@TheIaindavidson]

It's the best cheap lens going, it's actually kinda boring🤣

[@carlos.sierra]

Same thing goes with camera bodies. I started making videos in April of this year with my Canon M50; fast forward to July and I have already made about $2,000 (USD). Not bad, I’d say, for a complete amateur 😂. If they’re willing to pay, I’m willing to charge

[@loneshootr]

I really miss my M50 for video making. I aim to get another when I can. Power to you my friend. Drew

[@elwirastadnik]

When I see someone say: "A kit lens, good only for beginners" anywhere on YT - I know that they don't know much about photography. Expensive prime lens are for beginners - these can do everything w/o overthinking. Not kit lenses: to use properly a kit lens, one must have understanding about photography rules and subtle secrets of achieving a great picture.

[@loneshootr]

Exactly so.

[@brianrankin9413]

Well said, indeed, from a Nikon user. Keep the good common sense coming, my son.

[@loneshootr]

I'll try Brian.

[@brandenburgottoferdinand5419]

That was a mug right? :D

[@loneshootr]

Oh yes 😁

[@brandenburgottoferdinand5419]

@@loneshootr Scared me a little. :D Great chanel man keep it up!

[@firebladeguy1956]

Please tell me that lens didn't break? Lol

[@loneshootr]

Ha no, I substituted one of those plastic L lens coffee mugs for the launch.

[@bildhunger]

Hmmm... Yes, if you cant get a good picture with a kit lense - you have to learn. But... My 18-55 II is realy not good in contrast and sharpness. Bought a Sigma 17 50 2.8 for 230 Euro. Way better.

[@osowie9368]

That was funny...