ULTIMATE Beginner's Guide To CAMERA LENSES!

What camera lens should you buy? What do you look for in a camera lens? If you're a beginner, this video should teach you pretty much everything you need to know to pick out a camera lens, enjoy!
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This is your calling. You explain things much better, much clearer, much funner

[@youtubetv3474]

Calling lmao what are you

[@danas1542]

I’ve just got my first DSLR camera and have been struggling to get my head around the different lenses and exactly what the differences mean.. this explained it perfectly and without overcomplicating things! Thank you 🙌🏻

[@game2572]

what lenses you need depends on what you shoot

[@deivytrajan]

DO NOT BUY DSRL. buy mirrorless cameras, they are much better

[@fateh7635]

Love how much effort you put into making these videos. You deserve much more views and subs dude.

[@JoshWiniarski]

Appreciate it, videos like this take a surprising amount of effort haha. Just going to keep making them better and better and we'll see what happens!

[@priscillamukiibi3334]

Agreed

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[@Shivanands7]

@@JoshWiniarski I got my First Cannon Mirrorless R10 and this video was very helpful, I have RF55-210 and RF 18-45 as a package, what other beget friendly lenses would you recommend please? My goal is for both indoor and outdoor photos including low light indoor and great day light shooting outdoors and wild life, awaiting your response at your earliest convivence. Also, can you also give tour honest opinion on RF55-210 , RF 18-45 & Cannon EOS R 10 Please, did I made a good choice for my upgrade from using Nikon Coolpix P510 for almost 7 years and getting great shots on it.

[@JavisandLea]

Hell yeah quality content! Already knew this stuff but you laid it out in such a nice way I watched through the whole thing! I can only imagine the time and effort this took

[@hurleygreen927]

GREAT ENERGY in your videos! I'm a photojournalist but there's no harm in going back to basics! I started out with a prime 50mm 1.8 lens on my Nikon and was very happy until I was able to afford a 24-70mm zoom lens...but you point out the differences with fantastic skill..keep up the good work!

[@SparkleanAutos]

New subscriber! I've been trying to get my head around lenses for a couple of months now as my own channel grows! The way you've explained it has made it so much simpler... Now I'll have to go through the rest of your videos! 👍🏼

[@aman.2912]

A video with examples. Exactly what I needed. Thank you for making it so simple and easy to grasp!!

[@Losochill]

There’s always that one person who can explain things so freaking well!!!!! The bad part is we don’t find them until I’ve done days and days of research

[@cigomba]

Great tutorial bro! After about 2 years, I now have a good understanding of camera lenses. This video included pretty much everything I was looking for and then some! And I appreciate your unique sense of humor.

[@siddmakwana]

Dude...you make things with lenses really simple and easy to understand. Keep up the work!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thanks, I'm happy to help!

[@wildemoniedramacafe4252]

Love the video! Great material for our students. It wasn't boring at all, I love the way you bring your stuff. Thanks!

[@katekoebler1505]

Excellent job of speaking to us so that we can understand not over our heads and confusing and leaving us bewildered like is done so often.

[@bryanhall4037]

Appreciate that you corrected yourself. definitely subscribed because I appreciate that you are feeling to be vulnerable and correct yourself. that's a mentor's mindset.

[@cncbuss1]

OMG! I’m not even half way through this video and I’m educated and entertained much more than most other camera equipment video tutorials out there. I’ll definitely be subscribing and checking out more of your vid’s my friend! Thanks and cheers from Montreal, Canada!

[@saltlifegull4091]

Wow, awesome video. Ya got lots of energy and are a good teacher, Josh! Thanks for sharing.

[@drewgodderis5390]

Thank young man I really appreciate you imparting this knowledge

[@negrohombre]

I have never heard of you until today and guess what, I'm a fan now. This was a very nice video with complete simple talk. Good job!

[@raegan06]

Thank you so much for making this video! Out of all the videos I watched yours was definitely the most helpful and helped me learn everything about lenses!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Happy to hear it!

[@muazazemi8459]

Didnt see that this video really answered 99% my though about lens at first place.. wow! I think my decision to buy lens is much clearer! Thanks Josh for this video. Really help me a lot like taking camera course but in simple way 😊😊

[@cws.4915]

Thank you I just purchased my first EOS Canon and needed to understand better regarding lens. Much appreciated!

[@Krazness]

Great video. Exactly the foundation I was looking for. Thanks man

[@snrew1789]

Simply brilliant. Looking to get into photography and this helps so much

[@futurebadaloka6747]

Thank u for helping me talking my decision both in youtube and Instagram ❤️

[@raysash4300]

loved the effort you put into this

[@talhadurrani3805]

Bro, you explain everything pretty well. Please make such a video about adapters their drawbacks and lens hoods.

[@tonybowen8518]

You do a great job of explaining these lenses. I am no longer confused, imagine that.

[@mollysapplive3576]

I am not a tech person and I've watched a few of these videos to learn...you did the best, and I'm super grateful I found you! thank you!!!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Happy to help 🙂

[@cortlandshell9014]

Phenomenal video with superb advice

[@user-ul8cq9ki6d]

I enjoyed your class Mr. Winiarski. Not dull, technicalities clearly explained for a new comer to DSLR photography. 🤔

[@user-ue7kn1te6o]

Thak you for the lesson for real ! Now i know what i acctually need.

[@ofmae-thebrainstech3501]

One of the Best explaination ever, about Lenses.

[@Helvis23]

I liked this video a lot. Clear information clearly presented.

[@SonySteals]

Best basics video! I’ve went through like 4 and this one was best for me

[@chriswittstruck282]

Great vid thanks! Subbed. Love the presentation.

[@CedBenz]

You are the real deal… thoroughly explained the lens on this video … gained a subscription keep up the great videos

[@nikejones4164]

I just got into photography with a canon rebel t7 and I love this video great details glad I ran across after 2 years later if you making this great video keep it up

[@kaylaleggett377]

This was such a helpful video! Thank you so much for the effort of making understanding lenses easy for the newbie and comedic tone as well!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Glad it helped you out!

[@elenaarcire2635]

Thank you for doing this, verry well put

[@FlexiVM]

Thanks for the video Josh! Excellent lesson you gave here about lenses and other features and I am a Canon person myself needing to learn a little! I leave your video a more educated than I arrived - Big thumbs up :)

[@susse80]

Awsome video, I just bought a old canon eos d600 so I’m looking for a budget lens for pictures of ppl and when going camping

[@koutanaka4820]

I have watched so many videos about lences and didn't learn anything lol but After Watching This video My All Confusions are gone. Thnxx for your effort❤

[@shirolee]

Dude, awesome video! Thanks so much!!!

[@mishelmudryk]

very helpful! thanks!

[@bnquick74]

Really appreciate this video. I’ve only recently started becoming a bit more serious about photography and pulled out the Rebel SL1 that’s been in my closet forever. It’s old, but it works with good lenses. I have a couple. I hadn’t realized just how much of a difference IS makes. Wow.

[@JoshWiniarski]

My pleasure, hope you take some awesome pictures!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Oh yeah, and IS is great!

[@realpowerofmusic]

Great class dear .Thank you !

[@brandonmshrock]

This was super helpful! Thanks, man!

[@Lene_GomesF]

This is awesome. Best video on the basics of camera lenses I have seen!!! Thank you!

[@KauleleHawaii]

Thanks of sharing! Great useful info!

[@abhijithmaneesh8300]

It's geninunely helpful, thanks

[@Obit88]

Thank you for all the information in this video. I am in the process of upgrading my point and shoot and I have so many questions. You answered a lot of my questions in this video alone. Going to check out the rest of your vids -Holly

[@JoshWiniarski]

That's super exciting, happy to help Holly!

[@user-ib7cp2ny4d]

Best explanation vid hands down.

[@superpoon16]

Thank you for making nice video easy to understand 😁👍

[@artart5404]

Great video, really understood

[@raunakbajaj6174]

Thanks mate that was very helpful especially for a biggener like me I have a query though. I am looking to get an a6400 sony. Based on reviews, I made out that a good lens to go with it would be sigma 16mm f/1.4. but if I understood you correctly it would mean that it's good for landscape photography but not portrait ?

[@kayblox8403]

Tysm for this awesome video!!! I'm a beginner photographer, just bought a 40d and a 75-300mm lens and no freaking idea what f/___-___ meant or aperture or shutter speed until I was blessed with this video! You've earned my sub! EDIT: Also good job on the video, I could tell you put a lot of effort into it! Good job. 👍

[@Engwadur]

I'm a total newbie and I feel like his helped me to understand what I need to look for when shopping for a lens. I appreciate the example footage, you'd be amazed how many videos talking about lens do not include example footage or even a view of the lens they're talking about.

[@JoshWiniarski]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kodoku7388]

Thanks for this great video. It definitely helped me understand how lenses work.

[@JoshWiniarski]

Glad to hear it!

[@ModelingInMotion]

Finally I was able to understand why my focus was so wrong. Thanks dude!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Happy to help!

[@FlorenceRobbiano]

Super interesting! THANK YOUUUUUUU!

[@TheFlowerReacts]

Hey I’m trying to start a KZbin channel man. I’m doing okay with reactions. Only 2 months in myself. I watched your video for help and you did awesome thank you! I got what I needed! Just wanted to say I love how engaged you are and keep it up I see the passion man!

[@madelynnebrazile4506]

THANK YOU! I'm a newbie trying to dip my toes and this is the best tutorial I've found!

[@JoshWiniarski]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@lizakelea]

Hi! Thank you for such a great video! I just got a cannon EOS 1200D from my brother with a 70-300mm lens. I want to be able to also take more close up shots (of food) as well as something to take with me to NYC for fun pictures of people and things that inspire me. I was thinking of going with a cannon EF 50mm. Do you think that is a good idea? Thanks!

[@LaidBackLens]

so so so so helpful!!! Thank you!

[@davidoludepo]

I love your style Josh. Keep sharing

[@CaptKenneth]

Exactly what i was looking for thank u

[@BlogFaiz]

Thanks for quality video….i have a question…i using M50 canon…How to determine the lens fit on it? i afraid buy wrong lens

[@TheRealistFan]

Very helpful lens class.U clearly know ur stuff and I really appreciate u sharing ur knowledge.Here's my situation,I have a Samsung NX30.I would like a lens for shooting KZbin video and one for shooting cinema.Do u have any suggestions?Budget is solid for both,I'm not trying to get them at the same time.

[@alanmeza1027]

Very well explained, now I am more familiar with camera lenses, 15 minutes ago all of that was completely unknown stuff for me. Thanks!

[@Izuzetno]

you told me everything I need to know, thank you so much

[@JoshWiniarski]

I'm so glad, happy to help!

[@mumo9413]

Thanks so much, very helpful!

[@Itsmouhamed]

Love the video I just recently bought a canon rebel t8i what lens would you recommend for sport pictures and portraits ?

[@RajeshChaudhary]

I have watched tons of videos on photography but not as simplified as this one. Thanks for sharing. You just made me your new subscriber. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Awesome, thank you. I'm glad to hear it was helpful!

[@ShaneDiskinPgh]

thanks man this was a great video !

[@Damashoney]

Thanks for good explanation I have just started my journey if there any advice for specific lenses for live stock like bees as I am a beekeeper so interested in something with clear and focus photos.Thanks

[@houseofflava7614]

Great tutorial, learned a lot. Question: what lens would you suggest for creating tutorials for like crocheting, cooking, sewing, and designing, must pick up intricate detail and shooting close-ups. I have a t7i and lens: 50mm and an 18-55mm lens but the finished projects always go out of focus or become blurry. I shoot from overhead a lot also. TFS!

[@Kanasta7]

Hi, great video! I've been trying to start with photography for the last 5 years and I'm always coming back to basics. But this is probably the best video on lenses I have seen so far. Thank you 😉

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@pinkfiffty3094]

@kanasts7 so do you have a camera or just thinking about it? I know for me i always wanted one and would see them advertised and anyways wanted one but didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a really expensive one finally after years i ended up taking a photography class at a local college and ended up buying a used body and a lens for a little over $200 man my only regret is not doing it sooner. You really could get a camera for less if you're really watching used ones for sale and if you dont need the newest thing, I went with a canon t2i and a brand new Canon 50mm 1.8 but you could find a used body and kit lens cheaper and honestly wish I had a kit lens. I love my 50mm but would like the flexibility of a kit lens, I know I could buy a used one but for what they go for by themselves I would rather just buy a used 17-55 2.8 but then I debate on a 17‐55 2.8 or to sacrafice a bit of wide angle and 2.8 for a 24-105 f4 which will work on a full frame. I should honestly just buy the 17-55 already or sigma 17-50 i don't think I'll regret it because I could resell and get my money back anyway, and ive rented the 17-55 and loved it!

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[@MasterArmedforces]

@@JoshWiniarski Im not camera savvy at all soooo, but I want to get better results from my camera by replacing the kit lens it came with an inexpensive/great lens even if I have to get an adapter and go to A-mounts. Ques: I have a newly acquired Sony NEX-5t that doesn't take good indoor photos (dark) unless theres flashes or auxiliary lighting. Im mainly taking general photography shots, no zoom/wide, some videos...so what are some options? Thanks!

[@mrmozie7167]

Hi Josh I just wanted to ask what lens would be good as I’m new to the whole photography thing and I was going to get the entry level cannon 200D mark 2 and i was wanting to use it for more landscape and portrait photos

[@jermainehorton2824]

phenomenal video bro💪🏾👏🏾🫡 Keep teaching the world 🌍

[@SM-cg6kv]

Ngl bro this was mad helpfull, especially the type of lenses that work with certain canon cameras

[@Mspetrapolis]

Hey I'm a photo professor and this was a really well put together video!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thanks so much!

[@iainlawrence3715]

Great video thank you

[@mahmoudabdelfattah9019]

Amazing video, I'm learning camera basics and this video gives me a lot, like how I missed all this before, your way in explaining stuff emotionally and so simple get me focus all time and not get bored at all, keep going

[@jithinpc1461]

Subbed! I am gonna get a Canon R50 and this video helped me a lot to understand about the lenses for me to purchase.

[@captiinahab8118]

I looked at the clock literally one second before you said I see you eyeing the clock 😂 Great video just bought a 90d and I'm trying to learn all that I can. I subbed and I'll be watching more of your content!

[@CIAmSaved4Life]

Glad I found your video, you are awesome Josh. I just bought the R50, first camera and just starting out. I want to have a photoshoot for my clothing online store (photography and video) and would like to know the top three lenses you think would be be for me to get with 1 being the top choice. I don't want to get the EF-S or RF-S just in case I want to resell them. Looking forward to hearing from you. Hopefully soon as I have to get my website up and running soon. Thank you and great video.

[@amitsamal947]

hi josh, really well explained can u plz suggest lens for inteveiw purpose?

[@losjimenez691]

Great video!

[@sahildixit07]

Thank you so much!!

[@lolerco7572]

this actually such an amazing video with so much visible effort! love it!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thanks so much, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@RashanToyaTravel]

Thanks John I had no clue why people buy so many lens attachments.

[@carlosverdugo7291]

Very good video ..thank you

[@bluefinch6504]

You have a great way about you on video. Keep making videos! This was informative and enjoyable.

[@chrissd08]

Just found your channel. Great video! Only suggestion I would make is to show an actual image/difference between the two 24mm lens (pancake and L series lens at the end).

[@user-ys1eg1do7w]

Great video I have a rebel T1i that’s been collecting us for a few years now plan on retiring in three months. Want to do all different things with the camera really need to understand more about different lenses that’s why this video was somewhat helpful. Hopefully you can do some videos on my camera and what lenses are goodfor it have a great day

[@phillisshayi7441]

which camera do you suggest for someone who is starting out trying to shoot content for instagram and to get into photography?

[@MoltisantiJ]

Thanks for making this fantastic video! It really makes sense for people who are just getting into photography 👍

[@JoshWiniarski]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@LaurenCisneros]

Your videos are incredible! Thank you for what you do!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thank you so much, it's my pleasure!

[@MrSupernova111]

Perfect! Thank you!

[@JoshWiniarski]

You bet!

[@PJski]

Very helpful. Thank you for putting this together. Finally looking at upgrading to a solid video camera, and desperately trying to figure out what can deliver the best low light video (Sony AIII? Or was it A7S? Or was that a Lumix?). See, I am a beginner - but this video was a good starting point. Thanks again. Cheers!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Sony A7III, Sony A7 IV, and the Sony A7S3 all have great lowlight!

[@sloppybob4438]

Very helpful enjoyable video, I took notes all the way through! Thank you!

[@JoshWiniarski]

Glad it was helpful!