Camera Lenses Explained For Beginners (What Do The Numbers Mean?)

Nolan breaks down everything you need to know about camera lenses for beginners. ****** Watch our BEST Lenses for Canon M50 II HERE ➡️ • BEST Lenses for Canon ...
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📒 Show Notes 📒
1️⃣ (Video) Camera Basics for Beginners
Aperture ➡️ • Camera Basics For Vide...
Shutter Speed ➡️ • Camera Basics For Vide...
ISO ➡️ • Camera Basics for Vide...
2️⃣ (Video) BEST Lenses for Canon M50 II (Ultimate Buyers Guide For Video and Photography)
• BEST Lenses for Canon ...
⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Camera Lenses Beginner's Guide
0:41 Lens Mount Sizes
5:29 What is focal length?
6:40 Zoom vs Prime Lens
7:32 What is the Aperture?
9:27 Minimum Focus Distance
10:01 Filter Thread Size
10:45 Lens Stabilization
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[@ThinkMediaTV]

Question of the Day! 💡 What camera are you using for your videos? Let us know! ****** Watch our BEST Lenses for Canon M50 II HERE ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/b36Uo4J-e9R1rKs

[@topchoice1621]

can y'all do a best Gimbal for your specific camera sort of like this video .

[@staneyler]

Where can I find the highest paying niches???

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*Sony a6400 with Sigma 16mm f1.4 and f2.8*

[@Camboge]

I use a Canon EOS M100. I'm getting a new lens soon because I have a f.3.5 kit lens, so it's not very good in low light. I think I'm going to get a f.2.0 12mm prime lens made by rokinon.

[@foxy_yoe4495]

i wanted to buy eos rp

[@veroxid]

A little tip that no one seemed to tell me about lenses: You can actually take the lens cap and the sensor cap and screw them together to keep dust out of them when the lens is connected to your camera.

[@Mike_Jones68]

Dang! Will def use this tip. I hate dust of all types and in any locations lol thanks!!

[@veroxid]

@@Mike_Jones68 Yea, I remember the day when I was just kind of fiddling with them while I was bored and I felt them click. Lol

[@thenerdlored]

My brother did this while he was holding some of my equipment during a shoot while on a family vaca, and it was a big click moment for the both of us, incredible.

[@Thegadgetdad]

I had a hard time figuring this out first. Now I know what I’m taking about when I talk about lenses. With all your other videos I’ve expanded my knowledge. Thanks for all your info.

[@INTHEVALLEYPODCAST]

Hey what is the best camera plus lens for event photos weddings parties etc..

[@keshhflix]

was struggling being in the industry and not knowing about my lens game right. Finally understood much more in 11 minutes

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

Answering all the questions you haven’t yet thought to ask. Much appreciated my friends.

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

This is the most useful video I have seen for new DSLR users....THANK YOU!!!!

[@ManchesterTechGuy]

So much useful information here for when I finally get a camera for my videos. Saving this for future reference. I've seen other videos like this, but I genuinely learnt some new information

[@lowlowseesee]

this was clear and concise and now i understand lenses. you guys are one of the best. studiobinder level education, thanks!

[@roycemensah2641]

Hi Sean, for you to have this amazing concern for beginners like me is a blessing to us all and God bless you.

[@favourite2285]

Hey royce

[@Tonellacam]

Very helpful !! You answered a lot of brain scratching questions I had !

[@melaninnoire]

this was the perfect explanation compared to all the videos I've seen. I fully understand everything and the examples helped so much. Thank you!

[@457anand]

I see same comment in every video.. but none provide clarity

[@Gretchen_Trouble]

This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@TechFit360]

This video really helped me out. Makes a difference when you actually know what you are doing instead of "winging it"- Thanks Think Media!

[@gordon7700]

It is a common practice to use full frame lenses on crop (APS-C) cameras among wildlife photographer to increase the reach.

[@TheMe1215]

thank you so much for explaining everything so well! :)

[@ScienceGuyREI]

Very helpful video for a beginner like me. Thank you!

[@00el04]

Another great video! Keep giving us these amazing content :)

[@kaisneakerdeals]

Insanely helpful. Love the content you guys are making i subscribed

[@samueleshun5727]

Hands down my favorite KZbin channel. I learn so much here.

[@independent900]

Thank you! This is a perfect introduction to lenses.

[@rafiahmedchowdhury]

Really looking for this topic. Thanks for sharing

[@thorisotswai8663]

Thanks for the info man. I learnt a whole lot in this great video

[@virtualdars]

I had problems with understanding what do those mms mean. Now I know. Thanks so much!

[@Jordoe]

So so helpful.Thank you!!

[@vickyray6042]

This video is literally the one stop for all the question's regarding camera lens..

[@veroxid]

Referring to the thread size: A little side note on semantics, that "circle with the line through it" is the mathimatical symbol for diameter.

[@togitoast]

You're amazing, thank you for making this video it's helped so much! 👏👏

[@0ppaiDragon]

Wow, this was a great explanation video. Thank you. Now, I understand what to look for in a lense

[@yehudamakdosi8451]

Man, I really apritiate this video with photography it is very hard to find really specific answers and you just answered all of my questions thank you. By the way I am shooting on film camera but all the information is the same

[@mrclutch2423]

Thank you. This video was very helpful and it saved me a lot of time.

[@deandrerobinson9536]

Appreciate this video had it on repeat and you definitely helped me out thx

[@ugochukwuharbor5519]

Awesome content on lenses for beginners!

[@Anamrxx]

This was sooooo helpful thank you 🙏🏽

[@xPRxMEx]

For beginners this was def a great 101! Thank you for this gem. Def looking into the Sony ZVE-10

[@JJRW2010]

Love all your videos keep it up

[@Nicole.Sisson]

Super helpful!! Thanks 🙂

[@SebastianPersini]

Very useful thank you!!

[@DesmondSuarez2]

I have been really enjoying my Sony a6400. I recently got some old lenses that are so much fun and take amazing photos.

[@thethriftyfawn]

This is the most easy to understand confusing video EVER! But I mean that in a good way buddy! Myself and a loved one are considering purchases an additional lense (each) for our respective cameras in the near~ish future, and this is really helpful! But I'm not gonna lie, I'll have to re-watch this again another time to re-understand it all LOL! 🤣❤👍

[@xaarx]

Thank for the breakdown 👍🏼

[@mumo9413]

Thankyou, very helpful!

[@Gearjunkie35]

Starting w Canon T3i. This really helps! 100% Ditching the kit lens..Guitar Pedal reviews. 3 cams w T3i main, go pro on the end of the guitar neck, and a Sony Cybershot 20mp on the pedals. Learning editing w Shotcut. Your camera gear videos are SO appreciated!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Awesome! Thanks for that feedback!!

[@MultiSciGeek]

All clear now. Thanks!

[@nickdeppa3912]

Hoping to pick up a FUJIFULM X-E2 next week, as my very first camera for photography ! This video is super helpful :)

[@TrVlogs82]

Thank you so much I looked at other channels they made it seem so difficult.

[@RelentlessGrindWithKingBear]

This video was amazing man! Thank you! And for the pinned as I have the Canon EOS m50 mark ii and need a lens that allows me to have a wider crop for vertical video shooting.

[@hpsilva100]

Good For My Knowledge, Good Explain Thanks

[@ralfkhayal]

Great video by far. I had a canon dslr 450 d, now a Canon m50

[@MelissaCapriotti]

I have a cannon m50. Thanks for the new knowledge of the day!

[@sheralbee]

A family member passed down a Nikon D5300 to me. I have no idea how to use it to its fullest potential, and this video was a great first step to learn some of the basics! Thanks!

[@sanasanzala9170]

There are many microscopes in my house but I wasn't able to understand them now I am very thankful to you

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Love this channel !!

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You’re still inspiring me to keep going with my channel.,!

[@tdottyme]

Thanks bro nailed it‼️

[@josephbalogun5200]

I just purchased a Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mk2 and this was just the perfect video!

[@bruceouyang6402]

AWESOME EXPLANATION

[@fahadreza69]

this was soo helpful cz I'm going to buy a camera soon

[@himanshuhazarika108]

thanks you soo much & love you brother ❤️

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Subscribed !! Thanks for sharing.

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Appreciate this video!

[@bigurdu]

the best explanation so'far...

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Thanks for this video broski

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[@karancricketer]

Very helpful video ! Subscribing right away to know more about lenses. 😃

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Great video

[@JangoAC]

You have the best intro I have seen in 16 years iof KZbin

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Going to be buying a zve10 for my 2023 projs!! hope its still gonna be worthwhile

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Good video 👍🏻

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Very informative 👍

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This is what I needed thanks Think media

[@plasebox]

thank you!

[@elihoppenworth5150]

Planning on getting a Canon EOS Rebel T3 Secondhand-Great Video!

[@isaimendoza2143]

This was awesome! I'm a beginner and this has been the most useful video I found. The camera I'm planning to get is Fujifilm X-T4.

[@Juviosa_]

I'm a beginner too and also planning on starting out with the X-T4. I wonder if you bought it in the meantime and if you are satisfied? :)

[@isaimendoza2143]

@@Juviosa_ unfortunately I didn’t, went beyond my budget. So I decided to start with a Nikon Z5, great beginners camera IMO :)

[@RelaxingMusicAndNaturePlus]

Usefull video 👌👌👌💜️

[@eastwind3550]

Thank you very much

[@kodizhuk]

thanks for the explanation

[@xBLACKSTAR]

Didn't even realize my camera aperture changed when zoomed in, LMFAO! Thanks for this video!

[@2healinghands589]

just got a canon 400d thank you for your video

[@PoppySeedMini]

Hi, I’m doing crafting videos and I’m trying to figure out what would be the better lens to have. I need to be able to film up close but have a wider apiculture so I don’t get blurry the second I move my hand. I have a canon Efs 18-135mm macro 0.39m/1.3ft lens right now. Maybe I’m just not using it right 😅

[@chaunceycoleman3803]

Awesome video

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks!

[@journeywiththerocks]

I'm thinking about the Sony ZV-E10. I will basically be using it for vlogging, but would also like to you it for personal photography for trips. I won't be using it professionally, but would like decent photos.

[@SoulOfSimon]

Thank you

[@PatriotCoinRings]

*Okay, Total Noob here.* Just bought the Cannon M50 which came with the Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 is STM Lens. Keep in mind I only have two primary reasons for this purchase. 1. I have a KZbin channel which I've been using my Galaxy Smart phone for all these years and 2. Being a Jeweler, I wanted to step up my game in quality photos of my rings. I tried today for the first time and was really disappointed. Set to Automode being I'm such a noob I realized that I couldn't even stand up and take a photo of my rings in a light box because trying to zoom in close enough to such a small item even from only something like 5' feet away didn't work so I had to hunch over and get the camera very close to the object to work bringing me to my question. For my use, especially that of taking photos at lets say 5' feet from a 1/2" item wanting to really zoom in tight for that quality shot and yes I do like the fade around the outside of the object, what lens should I purchase? I'd love to hear from anyone with any knowledge of cameras, I'm sure you guys got this down and I'm just an infant in the new world of EOS cameras now. Any recommendations? (Subscribed and Liked). Thanks guys!

[@PatriotCoinRings]

P.S. Thanks for all the M50 tutorials for beginners, I was watching them all last night which is why I came back to ask this question here 👍

[@mccod035]

I found an old 35mm Minolta xg7 that seemed to have a zoom lens 35-70MM which is a Vivitar and I just got a 50mm prime as well. I am totally a newbie but I want to take some pics of the river that I live near.

[@Javarrol]

Thank you I’m a beginner with a Conon EOS T7 Rebel

[@sarahp2166]

Thanks for the explanation. I just got a Canon T3i and I'm going to Vegas and the Grand Canyons, so I'm looking for a good lens that can take good wide, landscape photos. I'm assuming I'll need something with a low mm. I'm using the lens that came with it which is a 18mm- 55mm

[@hearts4tv670]

im thinking of getting lumix g7 for now before head into sony but I'm just iffy about the when is the right time to use a certain lens

[@diekarotte1923]

I have the insta360 Go2 and I’m really happy with her ☺️☺️

[@nicholsdingle6271]

Thank You God! Now I understand! Great video!

[@luislewispimentel5039]

Canon t7 rebel ! Thanks for the info!!!

[@Iamdannidorsette]

Great video I have a lumix g7

[@Simon_Cartwright]

Just bought a Sony a7iv as my first camera with the kit lens 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 to get me going. Would like to get a couple of better lenses maybe next year once I get to grips with my projects.

[@vedmedyk]

I have Canon M50 which gets dusty on the shelf because its a rocket science for me to use it, I don't like how I look using that camera so I came back to my smartphone. I just press record and don't think about those settings. I thought I might need those wide angle lenses covered in this video, but I'm scared again to pay a lot of money and break my head how to use it. Thank you for breaking down this topic, maybe you can recommend exact lense for my type of camera, so.i don't have to analyse numbers and technical part, because I'm not a tech person at all.🌼

[@GrantCoultrupProductions]

Hey this was awesome info! Looking at canon xc15, any advice for an extra lens? Sports video and studio video/ photography

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

Realistically speaking, the *default* lens that you get with your camera is more than enough for you to begin your channel. As your channel develops and you're looking for ways of getting different shots and fit more in your videos, you can *consider* other lenses, but for the most part you won't need them... 👌🏻 My entire channel was shot with *just* the default lens and my iPhone and I have *never* had the thought of needing additional lenses. If you have a videography channel, however, those different lenses will play a much larger role.

[@topchoice1621]

exactly

[@hyun808]

How about the fujifilm xt3 ? Mainly for astrophotography / night sky/ aurora borealis?

[@Christiantkd]

Great video! Canon T4

[@caribbeanpirates9620]

I do have Canon Eos M3 and Canon Eos 1100D. I do want to buy adapter so i can use lens in mmy 1100D to M3, likewise. What adaptor should i buy? Thankyou

[@TrillYungWavy]

Food for thought: I have a Sony A7R2 (Full Frame Camera) and I have a Sigma 16mm F1/4 which is a APS-C lens. In the menu there’s a mode where you can change your camera to APS-C mode to get rid of the vignetting

[@JustCole.HipHop]

Or you could edit the vignetting out for free?

[@yesyeahyes1]

​@JustColeHipHop Changing the setting in the camera's menu is free. This person is saying they have a full frame camera (typically uses more expensive lens) and an aps-c lens (typically for less expensive cameras). They are not spending more money than they need to by using an aps-c lens and changing the camera's settings, they actually have a cheaper lens than needed

[@issackaiser]

Got myself a 2nd hand Canon dlsr from my brother and man I don't know it's name nor what in heaven are all these buttons or those spinning buttons. But I have to get a new lens after I banged up the old one so this video really helped out !