Is Street Photography with a 70-200mm Lens IMPOSSIBLE?!

[@Pierretlambert]

Damn my forearm hurts after shooting the whole day with that lens!! Who wants or has one?! Have an amazing weekend fam/squad/tribe! We need to find a cool name for our kickass tribe! Any suggestions?! ❤️Come say Hi on Instagram! instagram.com/pierretlambert

[@DECKARD263354BR]

@@RandyMcKown how is the depth of field with that lens ? I have an X-t3 and am considering it !

[@Corey_mac]

I have a canon 70/200 f4. LOVE IT! It's my go-to over my 24-70mm

[@Corey_mac]

I actually shot with a 70-200mm at AwesomeCon in DC this past weekend. Loved it

[@jamiebethel6060]

I got a 55-200mm and a 55-300mm for my Nikon d3200.

[@bryanduke1]

I have had both a Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II and the Sony GM 70-200 2.8 and love them both. I am used to shooting with them both and have shot sports tournaments before where I would shoot for 10-12 hours a day for 3 continuous days with a 70-200 on a body with a battery grip. You get used to the weight over time. I have handheld the Canon 600mm f4 lens for an Air Show before. That lens is an absolute beast and my arms were killing me at the end of the day, but I was able to get shots by handholding that those using a tripod couldn't catch due to the action being too fast.

[@esemha1535]

After a few weeks of trying streetphotography I start thinking that you have to live somewhere, where people are on the streets...

[@Pierretlambert]

Where do you live?

[@SkyeHack]

@@Pierretlambert Monowi, Nebraska (Population: 1)

[@danieltrepuen5247]

As a beginner i get anxious how he shakes it around holding only the Cam.

[@wedding_photography]

Yeah, you're not supposed to do that. You can easily bend/break the mount, and it will be a very expensive thing to fix.

[@Namii7]

​@@wedding_photography As a beginner, I am wondering: how should you actually hold it? Directly at the mount? Thanks.

[@ZaccaaLifts]

@@Namii7 one hand on the camera and one hand on the underside of the lens

[@TylerSilver]

@@ZaccaaLifts but the worst case if the tripod mount of the lens breaks he does have a strap attached to the camera body and his wrist so it would just fall a tad bit in the air and catch itself.

[@Ossescher]

@@TylerSilver if you break the lens mount inside your camera you're still fucked. He's not talking about the lens tripod mount ring. ;p

[@Jorcap]

0:55 smooth transition from vlog to 3th persona

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks!

[@AF8Images]

Pierre, great video as always. Totally with you on the 70-200 for street (and for landscape also), people always assume that wider angle is better, but with wider angle you get one shot of a scene, whereas with 70-200 you can get multiple vignettes of the same scene. A place for both (if your arms can cope with carrying the 'holy trinity' of f2.8 lenses😂)

[@Pierretlambert]

Yeah gotta workout!!!

[@Janet_Airlines802]

I bought the Canon 70-200 f4l about 5 months ago. Before that I used mostly wide angle to 50mm. There’s definitely a learning curve. I wasn’t getting many good shots at first. But now I’m so happy I bought it, it’s my favorite lens.

[@Pierretlambert]

Nice!

[@TheAlperArabaci]

5:16 oh I know this place. This is the place where The Batman lands onto Scarecrow's van

[@DivertLiving]

These cross fades and in body transitions are amazing!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you

[@totoroutes5389]

Who thought it was impossible? I recently did street photography with 750mm (a 500mm lens on DX for the 750mm crop focal length.)

[@Pierretlambert]

Wooow

[@totoroutes5389]

during daylight. even at shutter speed slower than 1\60 to maintain base iso), wait for the monent when the subject is standing still, or, compose the pic on a tripod

[@totoroutes5389]

long focal length gives nice compression and separates the subject from the background with lots of bokeh, nice results with a 300mm f4

[@geastman]

I have used my 80-200mm f/2.8 - great for candid street photography. I've also used a 105mm and a 180mm, both f/2.8. The primes narrow your perspective, if you want to get more or less in the photo, obviously you have to move, moving is good.

[@Pierretlambert]

Moving is great!

[@agoldfisher]

“Not a great beautiful shot. More just a feeling.” I like that. Pretty sums up what I’m doing

[@Pierretlambert]

Keep at it! ;)

[@bushi7420]

"what i love about it is, that you can camp and shoot from pretty far. and shooting from far, gets you completely different shots and people don't expect it" Bro is a professional sniper haha

[@rafaelthetall]

tips from a guys that shoots 150-500mm in an APS-C with a 2x TC: fill up your frame with the subject. you are carrying that weight for the closeup power of it. so zoom it in. the cityscape is secondary. focus on people, feelings, actions, poses. get things that other lenses can't show.

[@Pierretlambert]

Good one!

[@guardianobserver6593]

Are you shooting from your bathroom? You!!!

[@phoenixman120]

I'm going to Vietnam and Taiwan for 3 weeks, leaving tonight. I ended up renting a Sony 70-200mm f4 for the trip to test it out and see. The primary reason I decided to try it is because I'm wanting more versatility in isolating my subjects.

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh sweet! Let us know how you like it!

[@Matt.Detroit]

"I'm going to come back with a friend and better light" There was another photographer right behind you at 4:27!!!!

[@anlsahal4147]

In my opinion it is all about the story that you are trying to tell so if you feel a telephoto lens is best for your story it is totally ok if not it is ok either. There is no only one way to do things.

[@Pierretlambert]

100% agreed!!

[@germainrodriguez5230]

Dude! The color grading in this video is on point! Thanks for putting this out

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks Germain!

[@totoroutes5389]

i've gone travelling with full frame dslr. Next time, would be with a small canon or a small fujifilm

[@lsilvaj]

same here.

[@georgemahlum6542]

Now days I do street with M43 gear...So...my favorite tele-zoom is the Olympus 40-150/2.8 PRO on a Lumix GX9... (at 70yrs young every kilogram counts)..Cheers

[@alexdiaz3465]

I have the 70-200 and it’s very sharp , some of my best photos I took it with this lens !

[@Pierretlambert]

:)

[@stephencpersonal2343]

Do you have the f2.8 or the f4 version? I just ordered the f4 version yesterday!

[@alexdiaz3465]

Stephen Clausi The 2.8 but it’s a little heavy the f4 is ligther

[@924photos5]

Version 1?

[@kumpulankontenlucutv]

I am new with photography, but i enjoy to watch you taking photo with 70-200 for street photography, so i've decided to bring home 50-250 soon.

[@jassochivisuals5113]

Chicago is a great city for photography. 📸

[@Pierretlambert]

Yes!

[@naajmccue5815]

it hurts my heart how he holds it 😭 he putting so much stress on the mount

[@oliviathomson9263]

I have actually just ordered the equivalent lens for Panasonic, the Lumix 35-100 f/2.8 and I can't wait for it to arrive. I'm going to Toronto at the end of this month and I'm beyond excited for the adventure. I already have the 12-35 f/2.8 which is what I use for street photography 95% of the time atm, so it'll be interesting to see what I can do with the 35-100. Again, great video Pierre!! I always love your videos :) have a lovely week

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you Olivia!! Oh it's going to be awesome! Happy shooting ;)

[@joyoffilming9500]

Without having watched your video, let me answer your title question in a special way: I took my best street fotos with a Nikon D810 and a Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 Sports. AF was lightning fast, perspectives incredible, and pictures tack sharp. By using it with a riffle-belt type of strap mounted on the lens, I could walk with it for hours and getting it up in less than a sec for the shot. Ony one disadvantage which was funny sometimes: wherever I showed up people where starring at me and then searching for the celebrities they suspected me to hunt down with this monster of a setup. And, groups of young ladies out for some fun, threw themselves into posing assuming I was shooting for a magazine or doing model scouting.

[@benstephens3666]

The photos came out sooooo good! I love that you showed your favorite shots at the end with a few comments about them. You should definitely do that in more videos! I try do something like that on Instagram stories with my photos.

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks Ben!

[@NearMedia]

Miss my 70-200 f4. The compression and bokeh was incredible.

[@Itsyaboy88]

Im about to purchase the f4. I like that it is much smaller. What did you like about it?

[@NearMedia]

@@Itsyaboy88 The price is certainly a big factor. Much more affordable than the gm variant. F4 still served me well in lower light conditions and like I said, the bokeh and compression is awesome.

[@alex-chicago-80]

The 24-70 is probably the best option. I've shot with a 70-200, a 50, and 35mm. I find that there's a disadvantage when you start off at 70mm. I find myself always being too close for a shot, being that your eye sees at about 30 to 35mm. That's going to be my next lens for sure.

[@fredriksvard2603]

I very rarely go below 70. If i do i want a 15mm. The perfect setup for me would be 15mm, 85mm, 135mm. And a 200-600mm if i did wildlife.

[@richardwilliams4985]

I've only been shooting about 15 months and use the Canon 700d, I love the compression from the 75-300 lens in both photography and filmmaking.

[@Pierretlambert]

Yes!! Love that range too

[@johnbivins]

Love the tip using the lens collar. I use the F4 canon L version. Great video bro!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks;

[@Webtrekker1]

A 24-70mm 2.8 is a fabulous lens. I like using mine in narrow urban street's.

[@SourPlanet]

I've been shooting nyc for a while now.. but only very recently picked up a 70-200/4. Oh man, it's a BLAST. I'd been using much shorter lenses prior. The 70-200 feels like a cheat code. The entire city is just an endless spread of microcompositions, and now I can just grab whatever I want. It's also awesome because people here often don't care what anyone is up to. They'll absolutely ignore a Volvo sized lens ha.

[@thomasploner9424]

Daaaamn. That's my next lens goal for travel.... If only I could decide between f4 and f2.8

[@arnozamora]

Tamron 70-200 F2.8 :-)

[@thomasploner9424]

@@arnozamora yes, good suggestion! But too late for me and doesn't answer the weight vs advantages question

[@Pierretlambert]

Tough choice! Try them all!

[@BiscuitLazers44]

Fantastic! Now I'm inspired to take the beast out for some street shots. Also, I absolutely love ur edits.

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks

[@robertbutts9835]

I love shooting street with a zoom mine is 18 to 200mm I love the distance it allows me and still gives the closeness I need. Great video 70 to 200mm nikon I will check out.

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks!

[@T100boy]

I love my 70-200 the compression is awesome. Thanks again for another great video 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Pierretlambert]

Compressor lens! ;)

[@scocksey]

I absolutely love mine

[@dukebozikowski3801]

I really like your editing style, I find the punchy look to be rare in sony photos :)

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks man!

[@dr.daviddc]

Good points all around. Another option is a speed booster on a mirrorless on an f4 to give 2.8. Cheaper option. Similar results. Nice vid

[@gebsrus]

I have literally just purchased this lens and haven't even had it on the camera yet! I can't wait to play with my new toy! -- TOY!!? Did I say TOY!?

[@travelingcameraman89]

FINALLY a proper video on the 70-200 mm Sony lens. You tubers need to learn from you, Pierre! Love the video dude!!!!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks Samar!!

[@bogdand1475]

Hi Pierre! Awesome video. Next time you make another video and showcase your pictures live, can you also add the shutter speed, aperture and iso for other people that are curious?

[@wackyislandboysstreetphoto805]

Hi Pierre! Cool video of you showing what you can get with a tele zoom in the 70-200 range from what distances and it’s effects. I use the 40-150mm f2.8 (80-300) 4:3. I also use the 12-40 (24-80) and 7-14 (14-28). I find using tele’s more advantageous for getting closer or backing up…which helps me out a lot composing my shots…take care, stay safe and stay healthy.

[@EcliTech]

Street photography ?, I see urban landscape, review the concepts. !!!!

[@ZukoSikhafungana]

i thought i was the only one.

[@Pierretlambert]

I guess is subjective! :) The shot with Coale shooting is definitely not street photography!

[@Anon54387]

He's photographing on the streets.

[@jimmyhidalgo2680]

Hes shooting people on the streets, i call that street photography

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

Get a Cotton carrier chest mount. Im gonna try with my 70-300 l lens on a 7Dmk11

[@jeremyparker1415]

What backpack you rocking?

[@raulrodrigues2307]

How to get robbed in less than 5 minutes in Brazilian streets:

[@willparsons32]

GOLD mine for shooting Street (NYC) - regardless of what lens is used!! Go into B&H photo as a beginner and come out as a pro!

[@debrareither4682]

What beautiful shots! Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. 🤩💗

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you!

[@guillaumebouqueau]

Have a 70-200 2.8 but I just bought (last Friday) a 70-200 4L without IS. The idea is to be able to move more easily with lighter gear in broad daylight (to be able to shoot high speed to compensate for the lack of IS). Shot some polo and golf pictures and it was amazing to have gear you can carry around without hurting your back. Not really street photography but fun nonetheless.

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh yeah for that the f4 is gold!!

[@z4ng3tsu1ch1g0]

The IS version of the F4 isnt much heavier than the non-IS. Maybe like 100 grams. The real difference in weight are any F4 models vs F2.8 (IS or no IS). Those are 1.5kg behemoths.

[@oo4079]

that lens mount must be screaming the for whole day

[@SidJ8300]

About 4:05, it is a composition for me by itself. Strong foreground with lines leading to the building and train in background !

[@renestaempfli1071]

I must try this with my 70-200 and 100-400mm on the A9. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Pierretlambert]

Yes!!

[@loi6923]

I got a Tokina 80-200 f2.8 manual focus lens on ebay for $65. Got a $15 e-mount adapter for that lens and together they work pretty well with my sony camera. My point is: you can get pretty decent gears with few dollars if you can work around their limitations.

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh sweet!

[@kefkapalazzo1]

That’s like getting a bud from NYC to Atlanta vs a plane lol

[@groundhoppingwlkp3622]

Buy 1000$ sony camera and mount to it 65$ lens LMAO

[@clarkbarrow6750]

I love the photos and the music with it. You make me nervous when you walk on the edge of the wall - anything could happen. Great video!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks Clark!

[@BulkinKI2L]

I love to use my old tamron 70-300mm for street pics ❤

[@karlrichards]

Erm wait one moment, it that a Sony camera strap taped up. 😂 Think you need to go to black tape rehabilitation.

[@Pierretlambert]

Hahaha Yes I need it!

[@karlrichards]

@@Pierretlambert shhhh. I use one aswell 🤣

[@Francis_A.321]

I guess my only question is: how the hell do you carry that lens and wave it around like it was nothing?haha! That weighs like a kilo easy. I have an 18-250 and I feel like it's gonna break away from my camera if I wave it around like that.

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha that's why I usually hold it with the tripod stand part! :)

[@Francis_A.321]

@@Pierretlambert No you're not. You were holding it on the camera at least 60% of the video.haha! I am a superzoom guy myself. I feel like I can create better shots with zooms than primes. Good stuff, my friend!

[@genesisareglado56]

true how can he wave it so easily lol. i do have a 70-200mm 2.8g nikon vr2 and the weight is not a joke. my arms and shoulder hurts everytime i used it

[@geoff650r]

My canon 70-200 is my favorite landscape lens if I have my tripod. With my camera vertical and taking a pano, I can get extremely high resolution prints, at least for a 6D.

[@PA-gt1dd]

you were making me VERY nervous running on the edge like that. BE CAREFUL! We nee dyou alive and thriving! :)

[@ecellis9651]

I enjoyed this thank you

[@javiermendezphotography6937]

My arm hurts just watching this video

[@Pierretlambert]

Forearm super sore...

[@electron3photon116]

Potato guys, you should not blame personal pick oke🤣🤣🤣

[@Viator19]

Saul Lieter used to shoot his street images with a 150mm lens

[@aristoioannidis7490]

I would mug you Pierre for that awesome 70-200 f/2.8! Love your work.

[@ZukoSikhafungana]

Laughing out loud

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha 😅

[@JuankaVlogs]

Great video, i had this lens, but its too heavy, making pictures is very hard!!!

[@speecher1959]

Your enthusiasm is completely understandable! :-) I agonized between Canon's f/4 and f/2.8 version of this lens. Ultimately, it was the $ and size that resulted in my getting the f/4. Although there are times I wish I had the 2.8, as a hiker, I'm really glad that it's the f/4 I'm lugging around.

[@Pierretlambert]

Yes! You win on weight 🔥

[@alexisleopoldie8203]

Thanks Pierre for that video ! :) Actually I hesitate between 70-200 and 70-300... Any advice ?

[@paulvo1621]

Interesting experience. I was in Milan many years ago with a similar setup: Canon DSLR & 70-200mm lens. Every time I raised my camera up to shoot, people scattered. 😂😂😂

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha

[@aleemmohammad3214]

Lets keep the likes at 2.8k because Pierre forgot to put it in the title

[@DivertLiving]

This is my next purchase

[@Pierretlambert]

85mm!

[@guardianobserver6593]

You are shopaholic! You!!!

[@JoseVazquezEd]

Lovely broll and simple transitions! Love this editing bro!

[@vonwolfersdorff]

Hey Pierre, oldie but goodie video! I bought the 70200 motivated by your street photography and it is amazing! I have to dose your videos in future because they can get expensive 😉

[@Bexefstudio]

As a beginner sony a7 iii enough for me?

[@ashleytspans]

You’re photography is insane man! You make it look effortless👍🏻

[@MonstersSeeMeToo]

Hey Pierre, why did you take up all the lettering on the lens? Is it a trademark issue? You don't want to give Sony free promo? Just curious. I want to understand how a professional thinks.

[@CurbSideManor]

I don't care what lens is on my camera when I go out shooting. My 70-200 mm F 2.8 is a should strap-pack away. I try to start off with a 50 mm or 24-105 mm, because I know once the 70-200 mm goes on... that's a wrap. Will not be changing anymore for that day. The funny thing is that when I have it on my 7D Mark ii, and battery-grip, the weight is so well balanced that I can carry it all day without any problem. And knowing the look on the face of anyone whom tries to grab it and see that weight take them to ground. Just enough time for me to pounce!

[@joonhaotham908]

Love your video!! Great shots and ideas!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank Joon!

[@cristibaluta]

By looking at how you handle the camera i'm really surprised it did not split in 2.

[@Pierretlambert]

Stronger than I thought!

[@bienveqe]

All pictures are awesome Pierre, i'll try it, but my lens is a 100-400, i think it's going to be little harder 😉😂😉😂

[@ZukoSikhafungana]

😂😂

[@csexplore4110]

Absolutely amazing shots, Pierre! It was a very fun shoot and hit me up next time you're free!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks Coale! Looking forward to the next one ;)

[@Posted3000]

5:03 that parking lot was in The Dark Knight where Batman jumps down onto the van

[@kannonfps]

super important , 70-200 is incredible on full frame , on a aps-c you'll get around 100-300mm it's also amazing but i'm a huge lover of the 85mm so it's kinda sad :D

[@Seitenwerk]

You still get a 70-200 on crop sensors, but it’s a cropped image.just as an important note because many mistake the crop factor as having effects on the actual lens behavior like compression etc

[@kannonfps]

@@Seitenwerk you do understand that a 35 on a crop sensor will give you the same "field of view" as a 50 on a full frame right ? that's why we use the crop factor, the result you'll get from a 85mm on a crop and the result your'll get on a full frame are not the same you just have to test it yourself take a full frame and a 50 and take a crop and use a 35 apart from distortion and compression the field of view won't change and that's why we use the crop factor to know which lens to use to get certain result but yeah a 35mm stay a 35mm it's just that the sensor cannot render as much info as a full frame

[@willparsons32]

Canon 70D w/ Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 (non IS) . - shoot fast lens/shutter - who needs IS?

[@bobbyjett7047]

I recently got the Canon III 70-200 and plan on taking it to India for an extensive 2 month tour of Rajasthan and Gujrat. I also am taking a 50 and an 85. Im excited to shoot with the 70-200 and am curious how it will be shooting street portraits, which is the majority of what I shoot. I also have a wide angle for landscapes and buildings. I have been to India a number of times and have also found that people love having their photo taken, so Im hoping the 70-200 doesnt scare them or intimidate them.

[@eviem70]

Very nice, Pierre. As always!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks Eva!

[@jimcoan9491]

I have that lens and use a vest mount to carry and use it, very comfy and secure,! if you wear a large jacket you can just zip it up and no one is any the wiser, the lens is quite compact if you can use it without the ridiculous hood. I'm working on a pop out/ pop on silicon version to see if it makes life easier.

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh that sounds like a good idea the popout on hood!

[@jimcoan9491]

@@Pierretlambert Hi Pierre, well my new hood works just fine, I ordered a silicon pop up dogs drinking bowl from eBay just £2 and used a core cutter drill to cut a 78mm hole in the centre of the bottom this slips over my UV filter ring and grips tight, I can send photos if you let me have your address👍Keep making the great Sony videos they are so helpful 👏👏

[@unmecsuryoutube7413]

This video was like... really pleasant to watch !

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you!!! ♥️

[@kimjexziel]

Learned so much from you! May I ask what parking lot is that? With the view of the train. Thank you!

[@ramirobelsito4489]

Loved the last scenes LOL!

[@Pierretlambert]

Hahaha 😅

[@jcasey912]

Laughed about the mugging comment, because it’s true! I know all of those places you shot this, very well; and until recently we didn’t have to worry about that problem but these days I keep my 70-200 in a backpack until I get where I’m going. Maybe I’ll head down there and shoot with that 3 1/2 pound beast on the street, the next time I’m down at my old haunt at Jackson and LaSalle...

[@Pierretlambert]

Yeah always keep an eye out!

[@playthepixels7576]

I bought the 100-400 which is a little lighter, though, you need the battery grip to handle it better , without it is quite difficult.

[@Pierretlambert]

Haven't tried it yet!

[@frederikvanreusel]

Try the 600mm street photography challenge

[@techgeek2994]

is this the version without the is in it ?

[@TuanTuanTuanTuanTuan]

J’avais déjà testé le 70-200 et j’avais adoré ça. Suite à ta vidéo je me suis décidé à en prendre un et comme par miracle j’ai eu un deal incroyable sur amazon ce matin, neuf, vendu et expédié par amazon pour 1964€. Merci 😉

[@Pierretlambert]

Excellent!! Tu vas adorer 😊

[@marc6652]

Hi Pierre from Paris. I shot street photographie a couple of time with a Panasonic G9 and a 75 f:1,8 Olympus (150mm equivalent) and it's pretty pleasant. But usually I use a 50mm, the perfect focal distance for me.

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh nice! :)

[@iKeto_gal]

I noticed that street photography is predominantly guys in early 20's to early 30's. And mainly Sony cameras lol.

[@Pierretlambert]

Haha that's for the ones on KZbin 😂 sean tucker is older, evan ranft shoots leica

[@stephenmorgan4780]

very good and refreshing to see. love this

[@Pierretlambert]

Thanks Stephen!

[@leocardiag]

Thank you 🔥🔥

[@barrycohen311]

I left a small "Thumbs Up." It was the only one I could find. :-(

[@jimmyhidalgo2680]

Interesting way to customize your lens, why did you tape it that way? Is there a specific reason?