do you even need another lens?

[@georgecastro4188]

I have a question for you? I assume you're shooting full frame? If you are my opinion is an 85mm lens would be much better for your head shots! Depending on how close you are you will get some distortion using a 50mm for your head shots!

[@VanessaJoy]

I do now but the 50 was still my most used lens on a cropped sensor as well - the 85 is actually my favorite lens for headshots bc of the compression you mentioned - but we’ll get to that in another video 😉

[@markrigg6623]

How can the 85 be good if you dont use it? You use a 50mm for everything remember.

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol I do use it for everything, that doesn’t mean I use it for everything every time. It’s just versatile enough that I can use it for everything (except macro - and groups of 56 people in a small space. 😉

[@penboyasgod6103]

Yes, but a good 85-105mm Zoom would be ideal so you could frame an individual much easier.

[@andrewasher2201]

So still confused. It is helpful to speak in terms of full frame equivalents. I know that being a aps-c shooter, I can see why you would have a 50mm be a all in 1 wedding shoot. Your samples images of stepping back seem like you would be pretty far back. I love the 50-55mm on apsc for street bc you rarely disturb your subject.

[@rezzab]

I’m 79, I’ve been a photographer since I was about sixteen, in my film days the only lens I used was a 50mm and the results are great, now I’m digital I have a few cameras with several lenses but my most used camera is my lovely Leica M9 with just a 50mm lens.

[@VanessaJoy]

Barrie Marshall so fun!!

[@lescobrandon3047]

I too am 79 and remember when we called the 50mm lens a “Sneaker Zoom”. Want a closer angle, move closer.

[@freeman12321]

@@lescobrandon3047 funny

[@HullioGQ]

50 mm lens was what we were forced to have in my Photography class in college. Learning composition and lighting took precedence over glass. Best class I ever took.

[@VanessaJoy]

Wow that is SUCH a good idea.

[@saundramcbridephotography6249]

I ❤️ my 50mm. It's a work horse and has never let me down. I'm so glad you made this video, thanks.

[@VanessaJoy]

SUCH a work horse right?

[@ronspi]

I love my 50mm (F1.8 and F1.4) for the Nikon. I use it on both, the full frame and the APS-C cameras and even having a 75mm equivalent where you have to step back to capture the image, is worth the quality. 50mm is the optimal eye sight in terms of field of view. This is the most comfortable range of detail the eye can see at once, so duplicating it while taking picture is a plus. I like your flow. Very nice pace and you don't speak in up-talk manner, which is great.

[@VanessaJoy]

I like that perspective... comfortable range of detail

[@ronspi]

@@VanessaJoy Subscribed.

[@onlysublime]

my skills as a photographer are far below yours but you're an inspiration. In any case, I've never captured any beautiful images with my 50 mm 1.8. It was my very first lens. I know, it's a budget lens but I got it because everyone was raving about "nifty 50" and how the lens I picked as the best bang for buck. I have never had anybody really say any of my 50 mm pics was amazing. I've tried the 50 mm 1.4. And the 50 mm 1.2. None produced that magical shot. Then I slowly added lenses to my collection. But the first lens that drew gasps and awe was the 85 mm 1.8. I wouldn't even try that hard and it produced gorgeous images. People thought I suddenly got better as a photographer but I didn't really do anything different. From then on, I became a huge 85 mm fan. My favorite lens in my collection is the EF 85 mm 1.4. It's very fast to focus, has image stabilization, and produces very sharp images. I had tried the EF 85 1.2 and never was able to capture good images with it because it was so slow to focus and it didn't have image stabilization. I'm not a tripod shooter and I don't have the steadiest capabilities. I thought the 70-200 2.8 mark II would be the dream lens but I borrowed a friend's and while it was good, it required more skill than I had. I desperately want to try the new RF 85 mm. for the wider shots, I prefer around 24-35 mm. And for most things, the 85 mm. I do really want to get a 135 mm. anyway, love your channel and hope it grows as fast as it deserves to.

[@ScottRadfordChisholm]

Thanks Ness. For many years I swayed off ye ol faithful nifty 50, but over the last year I have fallen in love with it again!!! So versatile, as you say, less weight to lug around, fast and sharp. I'm loving my nifty 50 all over again.

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad to hear it!

[@carmenfissenden2530]

Vanessa , I concur . 50mm is a great prime to begin with as a general go anywhere lens . Some prefer 35mm , but I am with you and grew up with 55 mm as my first prime and preferring the slightly longer end of 50 mm , I keep a 60mm on my camera . This works great for general travel and portraits , with a 120 mm for more general model shoots . Anything wider and I grab the phone and use it’s 28 mm . I can only encourage more people to use the 50mm perspective that ranges from 50 - 60 in full frame terms . These lenses often have apertures from 1.2 to 2.8.

[@v3rlon]

I tend to think of the nifty fifty (fantastic plastic) as the 50mm f1.8. You can get these for most cameras for less than $200 new if shopping around. Canon and Nikon DSLRs and Sony all have these. The 50mm f1.2 or 1.4 is usually quite a bit more money and quite a bit larger. The mirrorless cameras for Nikon and Canon have more expensive lenses. Also note that sensor size matters. The 50mm field of view on a full frame camera is like about 35mm on an APSC camera or 25mm on a micro 4/3.

[@carmenfissenden2530]

I agree - the standard kit lens of old film cameras was always my go to for most jobs and now i use a 30mm on MFT , as it was the closest to my old 55mm 1.8 on film. Zooms have their place and I don’t knock them, but a good prime lens is way more versatile than a zoom because it is around f2 or faster , where the zoom is heavier and often a little slower by a stop or two , and costs way more. I have parked the bigger gear in order to feel lighter and more active . The smaller lens is often overlooked compared with even small zooms , so is harder to go unnoticed . Great video and I hope that many who view it consider switching to a standard prime to see for themselves what is so fantastic about these very affordable alternatives to a kit zoom .

[@rdptube]

Vanessa, I just purchased the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (budget entered into the decision); it arrived just yesterday. Your video was great and your responses to comments even better. I went with a 50mm because an amateur astronomer said my EF 24-105MM 1:4 L IS USM wasn't fast enough for good Cosmos Shots; your video made me even more glad I did. Thanks for sharing your knowledge for us mere mortals. I have a Canon EOS 7D and have lots to learn. Your video/follow-on discussion provided a great step in that direction.

[@AlfredoHernandez472]

I totally agree! The 3 go-to lenses in my Bag are the 35, 50, and 85. But the one that's used the most is the 50mm 1.4 and It's always come through like a champ. I still own zoom lenses but they are mostly ornaments in my bag these days. Great video Thanks Vanessa!

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha ornaments. Lol

[@GRIANMEDIA]

Beautiful. I used to think just that, until I went 35mm and I feel more liberated.

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha I could see that for sure - gives you that little extra breathing room

[@quazisanjeed6395]

I'm not an indoor photographer nevertheless; being a hobbyist nature photog, I have owned a 50mm 1.8 since the beginning of this wonderful pastime of mine. The current one is Canon EF 50mm 1.8 STM. I use it for capturing flowers, low-light evening cityscapes, rainy environment and occasional human portraits. Nothing like this cheap but great glass. The price difference between 1.8 and 1.4 does not seem justifiable to me.

[@VanessaJoy]

to each their own :)

[@sols9449]

Vanessa that shot in the church stairs is so well put together I can’t tell you how great it is. I wish I knew how to do group shots the way you do. Awesome you’re focusing on your own channel. Everyone listen up Vanessa is the best teacher if you want to learn to be a professional!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much! so great to have you here and thanks for the kind words :-)

[@dancedj2k2]

I see this video is a couple of years old, but it just popped up in my stream now. I really liked this video. Great direction and great explanations on why you do what you do. Something many people never tell you in their videos.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much! Glad you appreciate it. :-)

[@ThomasBricker]

Well done Vanessa. You are very good at what you do! I appreciate you and your perspectives. You were also a great shooter. 👍🏻

[@VanessaJoy]

Appreciate your comment! Come back anytime ☺️

[@Mr09260]

I am so glad to have seen this Video Vanessa...I have just received my first Mirrorless camera ..Nikon Z7 and my first lens is a 50mm f1.8 Z lens .....Love the details it gets and perspective

[@VanessaJoy]

Peter Betts yay congrats!! 🎈🎊🎉🍾

[@stevefrederick9736]

I too use a fixed 50mm as a go to lens for most things. Love it. When shooting sports my go to would be a 70-300mm.

[@VanessaJoy]

yes definitely need that length for sports :-)

[@shy-guy5544]

Excellent video. I loved the soft diffused effect that you achieved with your wedding photos. Did you use a special filter or other special equipment to achieve this effect? Thanks

[@VanessaJoy]

Depends on which photo but ultimately it’s just the way I tend to photograph and where I place the light. ☺️ Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@shy-guy5544]

@@VanessaJoy Thanks

[@billzidis2656]

I do love my 50mm 1.4 alot.Unfortunately in some corporate events the space is so limited i use very wide angle and everyone looks like an alien :D . Otherwise 50mm 1.4 and 70-200 2.8 is my number one. Oh ! Let's don't forget the 24mm Shift lens. The prospective you get shooting couples is amazing if there is time ! Great content.I trust you will have many more subscribers soon !

[@jameshall9233]

Hi. In the past I have shot about 50 weddings but that was back in the film era. Now that I am retired I am thinking about getting back into the art. I have lots of gear only now digital stuff of course. Any tips on how to get back to this awesome art form?

[@nlh835]

I have a Sigma 50mm 1:4 and a Canon 1:8, for my Canon 6D. I really love the 50mm!

[@VanessaJoy]

nlh835 fun!!

[@Teleken1968]

I just subscribed after your channel coming up a number of times when I was researching CaptureOne and had to laugh when I saw the title for this video. Apparently it’s not just CaptureOne we have in common - my favorite lens for my Fujifilm APS-C systems is my 35mm f2 (52mm equivalent) and my favorite for my shiny new Nikon Z6 (full frame) is their 50mm f1.8.

[@VanessaJoy]

Ken Schuller haha so fun!!! Glad to have you along :)

[@bird271828]

Vanessa, I totally agree. For many years, I used a Leica M3 with a 50mm F2 lens. I loved it.

[@VanessaJoy]

bird271828 oooooo Leica

[@Maximilan20]

Videos like these I live for. No rants, no side talks just straight into it as the title says. The images shown are TACK PIN SHARP. What did you use please?

[@VanessaJoy]

Camera?? They vary from a Canon 1dxii to an R

[@dhretimanmallick2586]

Thanks for your wonderful video! Would you please let me know which 50mm lens is better for Sony Alpha Full Frame camera?

[@RakeshSharma-jj8ng]

Thank you so much. I have got dslr canon 700 D . I have 50mm canon too. Do you think I can take best of the photos. Do the higher model in dslr make difference?

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s about the photographer more than the camera so yes ☺️ check out this series on budget photo gear: kzbin.info/aero/PLsXiwWyXBJiZwOF18htYx888B0M9ZIR37

[@ChelseaBell2013]

Hi! Using your 50 lens, how do you take group portraits but keeping everyone's face is still Sharp? Thanks!!

[@syeduzair7830]

Use a small aperture like f4 or f5.6...

[@selectumiustis7620]

Hi Vanesa I love your work I just buy this lens today can you make a video how can use with your R6 for pictures of 8 or 9 people with the back ground focus

[@daleantolik3956]

I have the Canon 50mm f/1.8 but I don't use it as often as I should. I recently purchased a used Canon 50mm F/1.2L, looking forward to using it.

[@modernmusicstudio303]

Your compositions are amazing! Very beautiful work! Definitely checking out more. Thank you for posting and for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thank you so much!

[@mugshot749]

I'm a retired news agency photographer Vanessa, and they will have to prise my Canon F.D. 50mm f1.2 L lens out of my cold dead hands.

[@yemarican]

I agree. The reason of me watching your video here is because as of an hour ago, I have decided to ONLY use the 50 mm lens for everything. Best results at all times. Zooming deteriorates the quality of the photos.

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

If you have APSC DSLRs or mirrorless cameras (my case), a 50mm will give you the approximation of a 75mm or 80mm lens. You have to take this into account in small places. In this case, I recommend a 35mm or a zoom lens. In this case of 35mm, my Nikon DSLRs have a feature that corrects that fisheye distortion that may occur when you take closer shots. Or you can do it with Lightroom or Photoshop. Or use analog 35mm or 120mm cameras, since they are technically "full frame".

[@VanessaJoy]

👏 ❤️

[@lnkanakala]

Thank you Joy, I have 50mm 1.8 but I will soon buy 1.2. What filters do you suggest for regular family portraits either indoor or small family outdoor activities. I am still using Dslr Canon 60D.

[@VanessaJoy]

I don't use any filters, but I know a nice polarizing filter people like for a blue sky

[@MrCochise71]

I'm a professional landscape and environmental landscape photographer in Utah. I shoot many of my shots with the Canon 50 1.2 L EF It's definitely my baby! Nice video!

[@VanessaJoy]

Cochise Hart so nice to hear that coming from outside the wedding and portrait world

[@MrCochise71]

@@VanessaJoy Soon as I saw you praise your 50mmL I had to subscribe! 🙌

[@VanessaJoy]

Oh yay!! Thank you!

[@MrCochise71]

@@VanessaJoy 🙌🙌

[@tyroneboraine4948]

Hi Vanessa, hope all is well. Question, I've just bought the 50mm 1.2 rf lens. Is it worth getting the 85mm or will I get away with setting up the depth of field button,for crop ratio . For 1.6 thanks for your time 🙏

[@VanessaJoy]

Hmmmm the 85 1.2 is GORGEOUS and while yeah the 1:6 crop is a fun way to digital crop in camera, it wouldn’t quite give you the look of the 85. That being said I’d go for a 135 before the 85

[@tyroneboraine4948]

@VanessaJoy thank you, Vanessa much appreciated 🙏

[@metalwooddesign]

I'm using the same 50mm on my 5D MK IV that started it's life on a T3i. Wonderful all around lens and fast. You make a fantastic point about zooming with your feet! Thanks for the great content!

[@VanessaJoy]

So glad you like it :-)

[@bariskaya4754]

Ah! Good to know I'm not unique 50mm lover in this planet. I didn't saw such a lovely and helpful explanation last months, congratulations 👏❤️

[@Rabe1907]

Ich bin bei dir ! Mein Immerdrauf ist das 50 mm 2.8 Makro !😁 👍

[@JoshHarrisPhotography]

Love the “normal” focal length of a 50mm. My go-to whenever I just want to work on my skills and certainly if I expect to be shooting handheld in low light.

[@VanessaJoy]

Me too!

[@HaoTran-zu2of]

Another awesome video, thank you for sharing. When do you usually shoot 85mm?

[@JoshLuciano]

YASSSSSS! Vanessa, it's so dope seeing you pushing out more content! YES! Keep crushing it

[@VanessaJoy]

thanks so much! So happy you're watching :-)

[@JoshLuciano]

@@VanessaJoy Of course! Always learning from you.

[@JoHo66]

Hi Vanessa, I assume you use the 50mm for everything on a full frame body or you mean in general for all kinds of body? I have for instance a very basic Canon EOS 700D (2013) with a 50mm f1.8 what I use for street photography.

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s been my go to for both cropped and full frame ☺️

[@smallaxe3692]

Amazing photos! That sequence of three at 1.58 are insane!! Very inspiring

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks so much

[@jonnjonnzz0111]

I have the "50mm1.8 Stm" glued to my Canon 6D.....Once you have mastered using the 50mm whether it be (1.2 ,1.4 or 1.8) .... it's kind of hard to move on to another prime lens.

[@andrewgavin1490]

Now that you’re loving the R5 have you tried the RF 50 1.2? I’m tempted by it. I had gone with the 24-70 2.8 because of the IS and flexibility but with IBIS the 1.2 is tempting me.

[@UKRichardHK]

My Nikkor 50mm usually gives me my best pictures. Though, for example, the wedding line up at 1:24 I wonder how far back you had to stand? Sometimes I have to use a wider lens when there is a confined space.

[@DavidChoy]

Ah, an ode to the canon 50. Can’t get enough of these love stories and I love how this one focuses on more than the aperture! Some things I’ve learned about the Canon 50s after years with them as my go-tos. 1. 50mm is the best lens to learn on - the lower the aperture, the better the learning tool. The 1.2 is worth it compare to the 1.4. Especially for new photographers. 2. I prefer the color on the EF 50 1.2 L compare to the color on the EF 50 1.4, but one of my favorite photographers uses the cheap 50 1.8. 3. You don’t need to constantly use the 1.2 at 1.2; as this video explains, the frame and perspective are just as amazing as the aperture range on the 50. A wedding photographer that I know almost never uses the 1.2 at 1.2, but still picks up the 50 most of the time. The 50 is great for couples and groups as well as individual subjects. 4. Important: DPAF on the R and on the screen of the 5d iv and the 6d ii enable the EF 50 1.2 to focus much faster and more reliably than the optical viewfinder on the 5d iv can achieve in the dark. It’s amazing. 5. While the EF 70-200 ii,iii focuses faster in the daylight, you simply can’t use it the same way in the dark as the 50... and EF 85 is too slow, and EF 135 is too long to compare; that leaves the 50 on the EF system as THE best EF lens for dark environments with a natural perspective and a low depth of field. You might be thinking about the 35 right now. Compare to the 50, I find myself cropping in on 35mm because I have to stand further back to get the natural perspective I would have got on the 50. 6. I prefer the “character” of the EF 1.2 over the RF 1.2, but the RF has much, much better focus around the edges of the lens, and is more versatile. The RF color is also stunning. After using the RF on 3-4 shoots on loan, I let it go. The EF on the R is amazing with the adapter in the dark and I still love it on the 5d iv. If I had to pick just one though, I might pick the RF today. 7. Check out various DOF calculators: the 50 is amazing and versatile, but simply can’t do what the 85 1.2 can do. The depth of field is simply wider on the 50 for reasonable distances to people. After seeing what the RF 50 could do with color and focus, I purchased the RF 85, and it’s an amazing compliment to the EF 50 despite the nearby focal length. As I begin to shoot more low DOF human individuals - especially outdoors - I now pick up the RF 85 just as often as the EF 50 and EF 70-200. 8. The EF 50 is relatively tiny and even if you put the 24-70 in your bag, there is still room for the 50 ... and it might take a little more work to move your feet and take extra shots in case you miss focus, you may love the photos you get from the 50 over what you get from the 24-70. 8. Yes, the EF 50 1.2 and RF 50 are usable in servo AF - I won’t get every frame of my kid running at me at 1.2, but I’ll still get plenty to choose from.

[@VanessaJoy]

Ha, I've never thought about it as being a good lens to learn on, but you'er right! Lol and no... no kids running at 1.2. Just not happening haha

[@hlk466]

wow- my heads spinning. great info! what do you feel are the weaknesses of the 50 1.8 stm? maybe you need a KZbin channel

[@Francisfphoto_]

Still using your RF 50mm f1.2? Or only using now the RF 28-70?

[@GeeklyGoods]

Are you shooting your KZbin video with this 50 mm lens though? My 50 mm prime lens doesn't give me nearly as much width as my 18-50 mm

[@VanessaJoy]

No usually wider for field stuff and nowadays the 85 for talking head

[@movieman2009]

What about using a 24-105 zoom or the like and set the zoom at 50 mm ? Is my assumption correct that you may not always use F 1.2 or 1.4 but stop down? So would the zoom lens be more financially versatile vs a fixed 50 mm ??

[@rogerdsmith]

I spent a lot of years selling photo equipment. 50 years ago, if you were buying a 35mm camera, every camera came with a 50 mm lens included. The pros always wanted to add a 35 mm and a 85/90 mm lens. That’s the classic three lens combination I owned, when I was shooting with a Leica M4.

[@joeweihs2047]

I’m going to a wedding and have a Nikon with a50 mm, what setting would you suggest for our doors after 6 pm in sunny florida

[@VanessaJoy]

For a wedding a second great lens would be a 135 range, or 70-200. Or a 15-35 ☺️

[@michaelwatson3025]

I just got a canon eos2000d I wanted the rebelt7 but I guess there the same and have been looking at getting a 50mm but don't know which one to get there's a 1.4 1.8 a manual focus I'm all new to this photography thing lol

[@reneefariasphoto40]

This post reminds me of the good ole film days, 23 years ago when I started my career as a full-time photographer. I used Mamiya 645 and 6x7 and on the 645 I used the 80mm and on the 6x7 the 110mm. Both being the near equivalent of 50mm on an FX 35mm digital or film camera. I mostly produced commercial print (of all types). Still do produce the same type of photography to this day, I use a similar setup, but also use the 80-200mm f/2.8 Nikor on my FX Nikon bodies, along with a 28mm prime, 50mm prime and 85mm prime. In general, I still love the 50mm and agree with this post. :)

[@VanessaJoy]

I miss those film days!

[@reneefariasphoto40]

@@VanessaJoy Oh Yeah!!! wait was that a Kool-Aide quote? "Oh Yeah" LOL

[@Jgheiler]

What say you? Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 or 30mm f1.4 for family events with children on the sony apsc?

[@VanessaJoy]

I haven’t used either lens but a zoom is nice when you have moving subjects ☺️

[@Panchajanyam-Mahesh--Leela]

Which is best lens at night photography with lowlight on Nikon z50 . Please suggest best lens as a beginner for portrait and group photos.

[@VanessaJoy]

Always depends on budget but a fast 50mm lens is always a favorite ❤️ a 50mm 1.8 or 1.2

[@tiffannywilliams5150]

Great video. I have a wedding Photoshoot upcoming this Nov. good to know abt this. Save my time

[@VanessaJoy]

Have fun!

[@oamyway975]

Dear Vanessa, I'm planning to buy canon EOS 200D(SL2). It has an APS-C sensor. My question is... Should I buy 50mm/1.8 or 35mm/1.8 ? I feel 35mm will correspond to/act as approximately 55mm for an APS-C. Lot of discussion on this (35 or 50 for APS-C) in this particular Tutorial video. I'm little confused. Pls answer. Waiting 😊 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Namaste Subscribed.

[@VanessaJoy]

What do you shoot??

[@9rider11]

Ms Joy, I have attempted to micro adjust this lens to my 1DXii and it’s still not sharp. Shall I send it to Canon for calibration? Thanks.

[@VanessaJoy]

That’s an option for sure

[@jonweinraub]

As someone that shot well the big three but now fully committed in RF, I’m building up my glass, I’m not a pro, so I’m thinking of owning the nifty 50. Is ƒ/1.8 too slow or rent the 50 or 85, as needed?

[@VanessaJoy]

The new RF 50mm 1.8 is amazing. Not slow at all

[@DenisWasike]

Hi Vanessa, I have the nifty fifty 1.8 lens and shoot with a 90D canon body, I've been able to get some sharp decent shots. Thank you for the inspiration and the freebies

[@a.sk.]

And with a lil tweaking you can also take macro shots!

[@lizda7]

Hi. What tweak for macro with 50? I want to know pls

[@shetahking]

Hey :) which 50mm do you recommend for young photographers? O was recommended to buy the Canon 50mm 1.8f for my R10

[@VanessaJoy]

yes that rf50mm 1.8 is a great lens!

[@shetahking]

@@VanessaJoy you're amazing ❤️ your explanations are super clear and understable even for a rookie like me. So happy you popped up on my feed 😍

[@willr8915]

Thanks for the tips, Vanessa. Agreed the 50mm makes everything look better compared to some of the wider focal lengths. One question, when you're doing group shots, how do you ensure that everyone is in nice crisp focus, but keep the bokeh creamy? Do you make sure everyone is stood on the same 'plane', do you shoot at a 2.8 or 3.5 maybe? Thanks a lot!

[@VanessaJoy]

If shooting groups that aren’t in a perfectly straight line I’m at least above 5.6. I stand them as far away from the background as I can to get a softer background. Good question!

[@willr8915]

@@VanessaJoy ah so 5.6 is the magic number. Thanks a lot, good to know!

[@lewjackworldwide7188]

What setting do you use when you shoot with the 50 mm lens at night

[@VanessaJoy]

Search my name and night photography and I have a video on that :)

[@selectumiustis7620]

Hi Vanesa I just buy this lens today can you told me how can take pictures of group of people of 10 or 11 every one focus and the back ground

[@VanessaJoy]

The higher your f-stop setting the more you’ll get in focus ☺️

[@KYN-Photography]

I have a 50 mm but also go to my 70-200 Tamron G2 for my outdoor shots of my couples. The 50 however is a pretty decent lens for the cost. Can't go wrong. Loving the content. Joy 2 the world.

[@VanessaJoy]

Haha nice pun

[@tikasofyan7797]

Hi, when you use 50mm for wedding, do you set your camera with AF or MF?

[@VanessaJoy]

AF :-)

[@yocastatorres5560]

I’m fairly new at using the 50mm lens and I’m having trouble shooting group photos because I can’t focus on everyone. Is there a trick for that?

[@VanessaJoy]

for group photos I like to shoot at f/5.6 or higher depending on how many people are in the group and how far apart they are (in relation to the camera)

[@josephchan4198]

Thanks for the tips and giving bank to the community.

[@VanessaJoy]

Appreciate you being here!

[@macas_lens.]

Will I be able to get full bottom to top pictures with this lens and a canon t6i?

[@VanessaJoy]

If you can stand far enough away

[@LoriGraceAz]

When I upgraded my 5DMarkIII to a Sony a7RIII, I discovered the ability of high megapixel cameras to allow you to use "crop" or "Super35" mode to allow a lens to shoot at 2 different focal lengths. So, I now can shoot an entire wedding if need be using just a 35 and 85mm lens. The 35 gives me 35 and 52mm focal lengths, and the 85 gives me 85 and 127mm focal lengths, all at the press of a button. Yes, the crop mode turns my 42mp files into 18 mp, but those are still more than enough megapixels to deliver to a client. If I had to use only one lens, it'd probably be a 35 or 50.

[@VanessaJoy]

well there ya go then ;-)

[@Seitenwerk]

Mmhh. While I understand what you try to achieve. A 85 image when cropped is, in the end, still a 85mm. But compression, bokeh/depth of field and other optical stuff stays the same. That’s just something to keep in mind. I myself also usually just take two lenses with me. A 35mm and a 50mm. I also have a 85mm but I feel that it is usually so limiting for me that I barely use it.

[@joefadz]

Your video change my mind about 50mm but if that the only lens i have do you think it gonna work for all situation? Sorry for my bad english..

[@VanessaJoy]

No it won’t work for all situations especially if you’re shooting a group and need to back up. But I do use it for the majority of my shooting

[@kt6339]

Outstanding real-world overview of the 50mm, your spot on every comment / really enjoy your content!! & only think I’d add on the 50, is I think it’s more what the eye actually sees when a person is Looking at a scene

[@sherabnamdhak6485]

How is the 50mm prime lens effected by a crop sensor such as on a canon 80d. I assume it’s the usual *1.6.

[@VanessaJoy]

Sherab Namdhak it’s the usual for whatever your crop is so your field of view is less, however that’s just one thing to consider when choosing a lens. Personally, when I was shooting cropped sensor (Canon 1D IV) the 50mm was still my most used lens - assuming I had the rook to step back.

[@PuntokUno1014]

hi ma'am. do you use manual in taking pics inside the church for weddings or you use auto mode? thank you.

[@VanessaJoy]

Manual almost all the time :)

[@PuntokUno1014]

@@VanessaJoy thank you ma'am.

[@sree1010]

My camera is Nikon Z50. Which prime lens is equivalent to 50mm lens for this crop sensor camera?

[@VanessaJoy]

A 35mm would do it ☺️

[@davidrutledge6215]

Now those are what I call really nice photos! Thanks for sharing your advice.

[@VanessaJoy]

Aw thanks so much!

[@Rexxthespecialist]

Can the Canon RF 28-80 F 2.0 do the trick instead? Somebody here locally is selling the RF 50mm for $1650 not sure if I really need it. Can you please help me by answer that?! Thanks

[@VanessaJoy]

I looooooove that 28-70 2.0!! I haven't really done a side-by-side comparison though to the 50 1.2 (EF or RF) so I'll have to do that!

[@zekirami]

I like your vedio .. which lens give you better photo sharp and clear 35mm or 89mm I do have 35 mm for sony a7mak3 and sigma 56mm that about 89mm for canon m6 mark2 I want to return one of them thanks

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks! sharp and clear have a bit to do with the lens, but more about how you're shooting :-) I'll write it down to do a video on that!

[@elisabetpoli8425]

can you take a group photo (about 4 people) at a wedding to the church at the time of the sacrament or do you have to keep your distance? with 50 mm ?

[@VanessaJoy]

I prefer to keep my distance and actually like using an 85 or 135. Depends how big the church is though :)

[@elisabetpoli8425]

@@VanessaJoy thank you !!!

[@itzrainyday]

Have you tried the EF 50mm 1.2 on the R series body and how do u find it

[@VanessaJoy]

Yeah with the $99 adaptor it’s great!

[@mikethomas3498]

I agree. That 50 is amazing. I do sports and use it up under the Basketball hoop. Fast, precise and sharp images. Thanks for video

[@VanessaJoy]

oooo that must come out great!! Thanks for watching :-)

[@josephchan4198]

Good refresher course for wedding or Portrait if needed. May look at your other videos to refresh memory on being creative and people skills. Thanks for video.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks!

[@noelwhitman1788]

Vanessa, I shoot portraits and cosplay. I love my R and may jump on the R5 down the road...would you go for the old 50 1.2 or a 135 F2 to go with my 35 1.8 RF. The RF stuff is too rich for my blood at the moment. I may sell the 35 and go with a 50 and the 135. I used to have more Canon glass but I bought Sony and then left when the R came out. Sony menus..urgh. I've shot the 50 before, but never the Canon 135.

[@VanessaJoy]

Oooo cosplay. Fun!!! Just use the lens EF to RF adapter. Works like a dream :)

[@MrRichz5]

I’m thinking about purchasing the Canon EF f1.2 L 50mm lens. Some people say it’s not a sharp focusing lens. What’s your take on that?

[@claydowdy9596]

Watch Dustin Abbott's review on KZbin concerning this lens. I have the 50mm 1.2. In my opinion the subject always seems sharp to me. That's all I really care about. Personally, I'm not really concerned about fuzzy corners. That's just me.

[@VanessaJoy]

It’s super sharp... but that’s all relative to how you’re shooting :)

[@MrRichz5]

I shoot with 4 full frame Canons and I’m building up my “L” primes. My 135mm f2 L and 35mm f1.4 L II are really sharp. The way I focus I usually nail my focus point.

[@Barrrt]

Since this is a beginners video it might be good to explain that when they have an aps-c camera they would need a 35. I started with a 50 on apsc though and it was a great start

[@VanessaJoy]

To be honest I think beginners typically don’t understand what apsc means so I’m not sure that I agree with that. I also don’t believe that with that lens size means you need a wider lens as just a wider lens wouldn’t give the same look and when I was shooting cropped sensor the 50 was STILL my most used lens.

[@Barrrt]

@@VanessaJoy I agree that beginners wouldnt know what apsc means and that THAT'S why you should explain it. That's however nog longer true since the 50 turns out to be your recommendation regardless of sensor size, so good one on you 😊

[@Barrrt]

Oh and I wanna go on record saying I fully support your message, and even if 50 wasnt my favourite lens (which it is though), anything to save beginners from mucking about with those kit lenses would be great. So many people.get blurry photos and stop.shooting because of it, not realizing they were set up.for.failure with their 3.5-5.6 apature lenses 😕 So thanks for your vid!

[@VanessaJoy]

Well thanks 😊

[@jimmason8502]

@@VanessaJoy Uhhh...a 50mm on an apsc is the same field of view as a 75mm on a FF camera. And last I checked 50mm and 75mm are very different field of views. So how can you say a 50mm on apsc is the same as 50mm on FF? Barrrrt is correct to get that "nifty fifty" look on apsc you need to get yourself a 35mm lens.

[@frankg846]

I thought you can still use it for macro photography by turning it upside down, as I have seen on some reviews here on KZbin.

[@VanessaJoy]

So I’ve heard too 😉

[@6rimR3ap3r]

Do you have special habits when it comes to the old EF 50 1.2? All in all it's a special lens with a certain look for sure, but sometimes the chromatic abberation is driving me crazy. That's why I always think about avoiding it on certain days and rather use the RF 50 1.8 instead. This especially annoys me when thinking about vacation - The 1.2 sounds great for night shots in Tokyo - or does the RF 1.8 better in other circumstances - and I don't wanna pack both. I'm curious what you think about this :-)

[@VanessaJoy]

CR drives me crazy too!!! If you’re traveling I’d personally go with the smaller lighter rf 50 1.8

[@heyyitsandy]

I really identify with you on this.... I went through phases of playing ‘favorites’ with several focal lengths over the years as I upgraded my kit, and over the last 2 years or so, my little canon 50 1.4 is what I normally keep on there, because it’s small, light, and I tend to get better results with it, typically better than the pricier lenses! It’s got me thinking it’s time to go 1.2 because that’s what you do in a situation like this. Great VID. SUBSCRIBED.

[@VanessaJoy]

thank you so much!!! so glad you're here :-)

[@keithdolge]

Love my 50. I had a Canon 1.2 but after 10 years or so it died, so I sold it for parts and just picked up 1.4 for about a third of the price. Works well enough for me.

[@allanmarshall4582]

Well just taken the plunge. Ordered the Canon 50mm L 1.2 can't wait to play with it.

[@VanessaJoy]

yay congrats!!! Do let me know how it goes :-) Did you get it from Adorama?

[@allanmarshall4582]

@@VanessaJoy A company here in England "HDEW"

[@VanessaJoy]

@@allanmarshall4582 never heard of that one!

[@jkahn923]

Do you still use your 50mm even with the 28-70 2.0 in your arsenal. Why and when would you choose one over the other?

[@VanessaJoy]

I definitely don’t use it nearly as much. The 28 to 70 lens has definitely replaced in a lot of ways

[@harvymckiernan93]

Beautiful work but whats you're back up lens for those smaller venues or areas when you can't "zoom with your feet"?

[@VanessaJoy]

I put on a wider lens :-)

[@harvymckiernan93]

@@VanessaJoy. That would contradict the title for your video, haha. I thought you may have implied taking several panoramic shots with 50mm and merge in Lightroom. Your forgiven, your work is amazing:)

[@truthsayers8725]

carry my EF 50mm 1.4 in every bag i grab, even if i have to move it (which i usually do). i grew up with an AE-1 in the late 70s-early 80s and zooms back then were notoriously slow (aperture), soft and never held focus... ive got the 24-70 f2.8II on my 5d4 for a LOT of work but i still love the 50

[@dominiku168]

I have at least half of dozen 50mm lenses in my collection from manual focus to AF F/1.2. They were great but after certain period of time, you will find 50mm is so boring. Then you explore some wide angle like 20/24/28mm or 85/105/135 for portrait. Many lens manufactures saying 50mm is the most standard out of the standard, normal out of normal. For me, 40-42mm is the most view human eyes cover for that angle. Although not too makers produce 42mm lens that's why we got stuck with 50mm and that's pretty much the standard lens across the entire industries.

[@VanessaJoy]

love your analysis here :-)

[@vntconcept]

I just bought a canon m50. what is the best lens to buy for videogarphy?

[@shademanirvanipour6870]

I got the canon 50MM F1.2L which is a good lens for most photography

[@VanessaJoy]

Sooooo good

[@aadi9292]

What should be my camera settings if there is bike rally shoot and if I want to take portraits of ladies for perfect exposure as I am having 50mm,1.8l, in bright suny day .Having sm cool water lol

[@VanessaJoy]

haha this is a really difficult question - depends on what you want your image to look like...

[@aadi9292]

@@VanessaJoy if it's possible please do search "shobhayatra rally' you will get to know what am saying m sure you will loved it too to thanks great vanessa

[@local9]

Back when I bought my 750D, I grabbed the Nifty 50, (50mm 1.8f) and have never used the kit lens that came with the body. Now I've expanded into other lenses, still, I don't touch the kit lens. Given its a cropped sensor and the lens is an EF lens, means I'm pushing 80mm focal, which is just perfect.