My Most Hated Lens - Sony 55mm Prime Sonnar f/1.8

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A lens in my camera bag causes me lots of grief. I hate it, but I also kind of love it. Watch this video to find out why I hate this lens so much and why you can, too.
Do you ever feel your landscape photography is full of 'low-hanging fruit'? If you're not shooting landscapes in the 'Hell Zone,' you're missing out.
Let me explain why I think you should embrace the most uncomfortable focal lengths and get out of your comfort zone.
Join me as I take you on a personal journey through my landscape photography, starting from the humble beginnings with a Nikon D50. I'm curious, does my story resonate with yours?
You told me that you wanted to see my failures, and this is possibly the worst photograph I've taken in the last 15 years. Only the crapometer can decide how bad it truly is.
A viewer has also complained, and I take this very seriously-so seriously, in fact, that I'm 100% going to take his advice.
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@spojsissnajsis

You know what seriously bothers me, how is it that your channel is not growing? You are amazing photographer and your videos are very very watchable. Not to mention your sense of humor is precious and you always make me laugh, plus you make awesome tutorials and tips + tricks. Quite some people have more subscribers than you and their content is really ''boring''. But please stay true to yourself and keep making this videos as long as possible. There are people like me who at the end of the week watch these videos like a relief and where we can just have an meal and watch banger videos!

@Alan-DPhotos

Good advice delivered in your usual manner but on a very serious note - Re the dizzyness, get your blood pressure and some scans on your ticker. I suffered the same thing and it was only by chance that I got what I thought was a chest infection was it found that at some point in the past I'd had a heart attack (It was news to me!!) and I had to have a stent put in. (30 min in theatre - wide awake - job done!) Everything now is back to normal and the dizzyness has gone. I know you like messing about, but seriously - see a quack asap! Take Care

@rupertmartin3784

Cartier-Bresson shot with a 50mm lens because it most closely approximates to the way the eye sees things.

@Hirsutechin

You've got this bass ackwards, Gav. The hell zone lenses are standard stock for many of us, used all the time. It's the superwides we struggle with as the scenery recedes like our hairlines and finding and then framing a foreground pebble or puddle to exaggerate like our waistlines in front of that gnarly tree trunk is a chiropractor's nightmare. You embracing the hell zone means only one thing: you're joining us - you're getting old! You'll get used to it.

@TonyHogrefe

I’ve made two videos in the last two months extolling the virtues of primes for landscapes. Shooting with a normal lens that approximates human vision isn’t crap…it’s just expected. It helps a lot if you don’t shoot from eye level, I think.

@slowlyrusting4044

It isn't that I want to see "bad" photos, it's more about learning

@PhotoTrekr

If that foreground/background moves around any more, I'll be getting dizzy. You know what they say, it's a poor workman that blames his tools. Just kidding. It all depends on what you're shooting. Some focal lengths are better than others for certain subjects. IMO, 50mm is the most boring focal length and better suited for portraits. But, you managed to get some great outdoor shots. Hope the dizziness has gone away. If not, please get it checked out.

@Craigory722 14 күн бұрын

Funny how this is by far my favorite lens after 10 years of wedding videography

@tomthompson6248

This many replies concerning your dizziness says to me that you are well loved. Might just be BPPV. I've had it periodically and it's an easy fix. See an ENT. My first lens was a 50 macro on the original Olympus OM1 which expands its usability. That dates me and yes, I'm 70yo. It is a great idea to force yourself to use your least favorite lens, no matter what it is. I love your photography and videos. And Amanda can drive me anywhere, whether I'm dizzy or not.

@desgardner7169

Errrr 50mm lenses are for normal people say no more! but I will take your word for it why you have had problems with it and I am so glad that you conquered your demons....now that dizziness is vertigo......thank you and take care..

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@stevemoore-vale5632

A little while ago you asked what we want in your uploads and I just say the answer I gave back then is exactly this video. Out on location, tips and education, Amanda, views and some but not too much humour and skits. Perfect👌 hope you figure out what’s going on with the dizziness and get it sorted.

@joelthompson8407

Your license plate!! I’m dying over here 😂

@mjd073

The picture of Amanda at Rainbow Falls, while amazing, is definitely Low Hanging Fruit!!! She's so damn pretty in that shot. Hope your health gets better.

@brianmckeever5280

So sorry about your health challenges, I wish you success in finding the cause and a solution. Very interesting topic, thanks for sharing!

@garyg.1122

The Crapometer! . . . "straight through chods and into diarrhea" That is brilliant . . . ., this is half of why watching your vids is top notch; half of it the humor the other half crap, oh, and some education and stunning photography mixed in.

@jenniferlouiseday

I hope you're doing all right. Love the video. You're such a great teacher, very entertaining, and remind us to use gear we wouldn't always think to use. It's always a treat to see a new video of yours pop up each week. Thanks for the inspiration... and giggles.

@JeckelNotHyde

Howdy, not sure if you’re planning on continuing with this current format with your channel… either way, my wife and I wanted to express our enjoyment with your channel 1st of all all these years and this seemingly new format you’ve grasped onto…. Amanda has always been a favorite of my wife’s since joining your life and becoming a dynamic duo! Your current cross between photo shooting and photo explaining is refreshing!