What's the BEST LENS for Shooting Music Videos

After shooting over 400 music videos, Music Video Director Cracka Lack mainly uses only 2 lenses for making music videos. Find out which lenses in this video.
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I Shoot EVERY Music Video with THESE 2 LENSES!
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good video, explanations are swift and accurate. Thanks

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[@CrackaLackTV]

Glad to hear it! I just uploaded a new video.

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[@CrackaLackTV]

Nice to hear man.

[@Spikeyeevisuals]

The 50 and t2i was my start off kit ! And man the 50-55 area is jus irreplaceable lol foreal 😤🤣

[@CrackaLackTV]

Man a classic 👌

[@zlog84]

thats great man. all the best! youre inspiring me.

[@CrackaLackTV]

Thank you

[@ConformedResistance]

I have the sigma 24-70 & It works great for handheld shots. However, on a gimbal or rig I am breaking my back because it's so heavy. I have a 50mm 1.8 that I use everyday but I need a prime wide lens. This was a w & helped, thank you bro.

[@elenasirghi7248]

Thank you for this information. it really helps me a lot. I'm just starting out and I don't know anything about cameras and lenses, but I'm glad I found this KZbin channel.

[@ManishPt-IN]

Very very valuable.. Keep making more videos..Thankyou

[@CrackaLackTV]

Absolutely 💯

[@tdottyme]

Just the video I been looking for!! Right on homie 💯🙏🏾 🐐

[@CrackaLackTV]

Let's go! Thanks man. What other topics or questions do you have that I can cover in my next few videos?

[@Sheamber]

Loved this video!!

[@CrackaLackTV]

Thank you. What other questions do you have I can answer in the next video?

[@Sheamber]

@@CrackaLackTV question have is 1. how do you film your first music video, what tools, tripod, lenses should I have with me before leaving the house? 2. How do I get myself out there and be known when I start off as a beginner music video, getting people to trust my work ( especially as a female ). 3. How do you get the warm look on the camera not sure if I explained this right but I seen a video of a guy that has a really cool effect on the entire video, I’ll send the link in the next comment.

[@DGreen-On-Top]

Man that 50mm 1.8 is still my go to! LoL! After 10 years of having it.

[@CrackaLackTV]

Nifty 50 for sure!

[@thewomaninblack731]

Thank you very much.. your videos are always on point 💜

[@musiccitydreamsmedia497]

I love your content bro. I shoot with the 55 and batis 25 on my Sony. But the new Sony 24-70 gmii is dope. Much sharper than the first version. It's $2400 but definitely worth it if you need to go with one lens.

[@CrackaLackTV]

My BTS guy Malik is interested in that 24-70. Heard it's great

[@jawzproductions8212]

This the channel I go to for tips and tricks and ideas. Just something about your personality . Keep it up!

[@Really.Kayshawn]

As someone who’s been away from this field for some years, this vid was a nice refresher. I’m ready to get back shooting. When I was active the canon t7i was the latest big thing I’m sure I’m years behind now lol. Anyone got any new suggestions to shoot music vids?

[@CrackaLackTV]

I love sony cameras. Definitely get something that can do 4k now a days.

[@vi8ezmusicgroup]

I love the Sigma 16 mm 1.4 also

[@CrackaLackTV]

I think I want that lens

[@Shenanigans000]

Awesome video & explanation thank you!!

[@CrackaLackTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Just posted another helpful music video educational video.

[@Phatboy414]

Appreciate you keep dropping

[@CrackaLackTV]

Np man. What other topics do you want me to cover?

[@Phatboy414]

@@CrackaLackTV How to get the crispiest and sharpest look with vivid colors

[@mcneelymedia]

Super helpful! I'm fairly new to videography and I've been using the Tamron 28-75 for music videos and concert shoots and wondering why some of my shots feel too close/cropped, and this cleared it up for me. The shot of the artist in the car from the passenger's seat - too funny I had the exact same issue and ended up not able to use most of that footage. Thanks much for the info!

[@bighommiec9958]

Earned a new sub 🎉 thanks for the info

[@CrackaLackTV]

That's awesome to hear! Thank you for subscribing!

[@tdulpeeplesshawdy2101]

Perfect explanation

[@CrackaLackTV]

Thank you

[@kessview]

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[@frankisjustsomeguy]

Very helpful! Thanks 💯

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[@CrackaLackTV]

Thanks brotha

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[@giosamigos]

Wow just what I was looking for. When the 1st one came up it's sony so I was hoping you would talk about canon😆

[@mattybeats3290]

that nifty fifty is the sauce

[@CrackaLackTV]

Hell yeah bro 📽📽

[@GodHouseMediaFilms]

Cool

[@CrackaLackTV]

Thanks bro.

[@flybylo]

That showed me so MUCH, thank you!! For someone just beginning on a budget, would you recommend anything cheaper? Thank you

[@CrackaLackTV]

Thanks man and happy to hear. So all lenses have like 2 versions. There's a cheaper build version in the lower hundreds of dollars and then the high level versions in the thousands of dollars. Go with the cheaper options and/or buy them used on ebay, amazon, marketplace etc

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New sub! Just the channel I was looking for. What camera do u use? I’m upgrading to Sony fx3 soon.

[@CrackaLackTV]

Welcome! Sony a7s iii.

[@dr.sarah.zaldivar]

That's so helpful! Thank you!!

[@adischenker1851]

yeah men t2i with the nifty fifty that's was my setup as well back in the day.

[@ivananes2738]

Congrats for the content! I hope you can help me here please... When you mean 24 mm and 50 mm... you mean 24/50mm full frame lenses or 24/50 mirrorless lenses? Thanks!

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Moneyball Hoody 🏁

[@CrackaLackTV]

Amen ✊️

[@anantgillmusic]

bro i have watched over 50 hours of content on music videos and all the main points i got after spending that much time u explained in 6:11

[@CrackaLackTV]

Thank you bro! I appreciate it

[@clevelandsfinestentertainment]

What gimbal do you use

[@piratestudiosproductions]

Anything cheaper in price that will do a good job?

[@LeonCuttem]

I gotta make that switch to Sony Canon been killing me ! 😅

[@CrackaLackTV]

Sony gang

[@lils2real]

Prime Lenses..💪

[@CrackaLackTV]

Yeah buddy

[@Sheamber]

Where is the 50mm lens link?

[@CrackaLackTV]

masteringmusicvideos.com/gear Then search 50mm

[@ItzTreee]

You can do the aperture with iPhone cinematic mode easy

[@CrackaLackTV]

Sweet

[@markyboy_productions]

Good video! Just curious, why did you choose Sony?

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[@CrackaLackTV]

Happy to help

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@@CrackaLackTV how so

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@@CrackaLackTV thank u

[@Wlilgangs]

Is 11mm 1.8 any good for music videos? Would you use that as a wide lens and just get the 55mm? Or just get the 35mm for one lense all?

[@davisone76]

35! You will be glad you did

[@BlsdOneFamz]

Is this video sponsored? hard to find recommendations on lenses that are impartial. Huge help though

[@CrackaLackTV]

Nope. What does "lenses that are impartial" mean? Maybe I can help.

[@FreshyFilmz]

I’ve been using the sigma 18-35 1.8 for the last 3 years .. I don’t know what to get Next .. I’m leaning towards the 50 1.4

[@CrackaLackTV]

Yeah I really recommend that 50.

[@OfficialCPProduction]

So, I have a GH5 with metabones speedbooster the x0.71 one with a sigma art 18 to 35mm and I have a nifty fifty. So would it still be worth getting one of these or just using these altering?

[@CrackaLackTV]

You're golden with what you got right now.

[@OfficialCPProduction]

@@CrackaLackTV thank you !

[@Jack-rd7li]

Great video! I want to get into shooting videos. I want to shoot a sports mixtape video, what camera would you recommend?

[@CrackaLackTV]

I love mine. Sony a7s iii. Budget determines the recommendation.

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lol that girl in my buss it down vid

[@_youngstajae]

quick question bro, whats that edit called at 3:40 when you zoom out of that "underbelly" thing?

[@CrackaLackTV]

Dolly zoom

[@CrackaLackTV]

I'll drop a tutorial next week

[@_youngstajae]

@@CrackaLackTV thank you bro I appreciate you. New Videographer here trying to soak up as much as possible

[@goldmind3006]

If I was to purchase the g master 24-70mm 2.8 would I be able to capture all these points with that one lens?

[@CrackaLackTV]

Yes but you'd be using a zoom lens instead of multiple prime lenses. As you see, I'm a fan of prime lenses only. Zoom are good but I think prime are great. Both are good either way.

[@CIRRIUS-n7s]

Crack what are some good cameras to do music videos I have the rebel t7 and looking to upgrade

[@CrackaLackTV]

I love my sony a7s iii

[@VisionaryTea]

Hey guys, I have a Sony a7iv. I need a wide angle lens with a low f stop. Preferably between 1.4-1.8 and suggestions without breaking the bank?

[@malisamel]

I m using sony zv10 can i get this lenses?

[@DuJuanElliottPodcast]

@crackalactv can I use these 2 lenses on a Sony a6100?

[@a1xsmoke]

what about the sigma 18-35mm if i had to get only one lens ?

[@CrackaLackTV]

I agree. Best 1 lens zoom. I recommend the 35mm for 1 lens prime.

[@rzgamingpro984]

I just started making music videos and I dont know what lenses to get for my Sony a7s3. Would a 24mm and a 35mm prime be enough to shoot music videos or would I need to get a 50mm too?

[@litz6101]

Same here. Did you find out what’s best for you?

[@GodGirlP]

What EDITING software do you use???😭❤️🔥

[@CrackaLackTV]

Vegas Pro

[@General111100]

what do you think of the 35 and 85?

[@CrackaLackTV]

Solid

[@adrianjackson760]

Joe Green in the video.

[@CrackaLackTV]

For sure

[@GottaVision]

Yo bro, what do you think is the best aperture for music video

[@CrackaLackTV]

Most the time I show with it low like 1.8-2.8

[@GottaVision]

@@CrackaLackTV I appreciate you bro keep doing your thang

[@mblockjosue6826]

2nd lens fit on a Sony camera ?

[@CrackaLackTV]

Yeah I use a Sony.

[@spintheblock4975]

What camera do you use now

[@CrackaLackTV]

Sony A7S III

[@TheUpperRoomProduction]

👌🏼💎💎💎

[@JoshuaMitala-er8lf]

how mush are those lens

[@CrackaLackTV]

Links in description.

[@ac3photography]

Would you say that the Sigma 24-70mm lens is good for music video ?

[@daaddyo1249]

Yes

[@christinadelacruz7903]

What camera do you use with these lens

[@CrackaLackTV]

I shoot with a Sony a7s iii

[@akeemthegreat1700]

Will this lens work for a Sony zv e 10 ?

[@CrackaLackTV]

Does that camera let you change lenses? If so, yes

[@akeemthegreat1700]

@@CrackaLackTV thanks

[@nolimbs58]

What if the lens is a 55m 2.8? Will it still be good for close ups?

[@CrackaLackTV]

Yeah that's good.

[@Linay]

would you suggest I get a 35mm for an inbetween?

[@CrackaLackTV]

No.

[@CrackaLackTV]

If you're only going to have 1 lens, yes. But if you have a 16 or 24 and a 50 or 85, I think 35 isn't needed

[@Linay]

I gave a 55mm (canon zoom lens) . But now I'm looking to get a proper art lens for my music video. And I'm kinda in two. Do I get an inbetween art lens or do I just get a 24mm art lens and use the older canon lens

[@Linay]

Im a artist and do my own music videos, so I dont do a lot of clients atm🙈 but I want my videos to look professional

[@KingKrondo]

Helping produce my 1st music video getting lenses together we have cannon 7d what LENSES would you recommend 1location multiple angles one artist one main action shot?

[@rivperkins1249]

Easy subscribe

[@JesusGodHolySpirit3]

The only thing I agree with you on is PRIME. I can't for the life of me a good enough zoom :(. 24 mm and 50mm is very low range in between no wonder I find myself dozing in music videos. I think that is the basic standard for all music videos or 35 to 50.

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mine is just spreadin shit...

[@CrackaLackTV]

@danielscheffler that’s hilarious lol 😂