Prime Lens Shootout 35mm vs 50mm

[@hellyeahyoudid]

Absolutely love this video! The 50mm prime lens is such a fantastic choice. Your passion for it really shines through, and I couldn't agree more with everything you said. It's my go-to lens for capturing stunning portraits and everyday moments with such clarity and beautiful depth of field. Thanks for sharing your love for this amazing lens!

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you for watching!

[@sovu9399]

The most unbiased comparison i happened to see so far. Beautiful images by the way.

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you so much. I try to keep agenda out of all my videos, but it tough. I love the 35mm, it is my go to lens for so much, but that doesn't mean it is the best for all shooters. Thank you for watching!

[@sovu9399]

@@PhotoKitchen425 My pleasure! I agree, 35mm is an amazing focal length. And i keep them all as you do. my go to is 15-30mm Pentax and the sharpest ever made - pentax hd d fa 50mm 1/4

[@gavinchapman720]

So engaging and well explained….. I’m very grateful

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you for watching.

[@fuzzytalz]

Great, informative video! Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise and perspective.

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@adventure_photo]

Nice run down on both focal lengths! I love those two prime lenses and own both as well.

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thanks for watching!

[@1337ghomri]

Great and informative video! I have a 24mm and 50mm prime lens. I wish I had a 35mm on many occasions.

[@PhotoKitchen425]

I had the 24mm for a few months, and found it was too wide for portraits, but not wide enough for landscapes. I ended up selling it, and getting a 20mm. I do wonder if having a wider zoom would be a good idea, but I hate the weight of a the 14-24 and just don't have a need that often for it, so it is a 35/50 combo for me . . .for the moment. Thank you for watching.

[@francodariotorres7671]

Do this apply to APS-C cameras? I read that a 35mm will actually be like a 50mm. I own a Nikon D5600 and I'm about to buy a new lens (now I have my 18-55 kit lens) and I can't decide between 35 and 55mm 1.8 nikkor.. I do mostly street, I took sport (I go to the skatepark often so 1.8 i'll be good to increase shutter speed)... I don't have a defined stile of photography yet, I'd like to shoot some product photography too because I'm a eCommerce manager and that's something I can offer some day (when I get better and gain more experience).

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Both lenses will be much more "tele" on a APS-C sensor, so if you are looking for that wide angle, you might night something lower than 35mm.

[@yamahapilot]

Thank you for the fantastic video! I have a question: If I plan to create podcast videos with the camera focused directly on me, and space isn’t a concern since I live in a spacious 850 sq ft condo, would you recommend the 35mm or 50mm lens? The 35mm seems like it might be more versatile, especially if I decide to use it outdoors occasionally. I hope you have time to answer. Thanks again!

[@PhotoKitchen425]

If you are shooting full frame, and want to show off the space with you in it, then go 35, but if you want to center the attention on your self, and minimize the space around you, go with the 50mm.

[@yamahapilot]

@@PhotoKitchen425 Hey, really appreicate the reply. Yes, I'll be shooting with a full frame camera. I actually don't mind having more of the background in my video, but I can always move the camera a little bit closer if I want the focus to be more on me, right? I had a 50mm lens before and found it a bit challenging in small spaces. Kept having my back up against the wall. I think I'll try the 35mm. Thanks again!

[@SavitraBhange]

Very well explained thankyou

[@PhotoKitchen425]

You are welcome and thank you for watching!

[@rascalhusky8129]

Excellent information. Thanks

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you for watching.

[@Lydiaelkobi]

If im using my camera only for videos in the gym and i need the blurry background the 50 mm is better?

[@PhotoKitchen425]

I think so, but again, how much of the gym needs to be seen? I think because you want a blurry background, the 50mm is better because it also shows less of the gym. Honestly, if you are trying to drop out the background, look at the 85mm as well. Might be too tight and too shallow of a depth of field, but it is worth a look.

[@Lydiaelkobi]

@@PhotoKitchen425 I don't need the gym to be seen. I'm just afraid I'll need to put the camera too far away from me. What do you think?

[@PhotoKitchen425]

I think the 50mm gives you the most versatility @@Lydiaelkobi , on a full frame camera BTW.

[@Lydiaelkobi]

@@PhotoKitchen425 my camera is cropped it will not be good?

[@PhotoKitchen425]

I think you should be fine@@Lydiaelkobi, you will be just closer to a 85mm focal length with the 50mm, but I think you will like it. I would rent to be sure. If you plan on buying a full frame in the near future, invest in full frame glass.

[@richardsimms251]

Very good video

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you for watching!

[@aliriveraphotography]

Oh! I'll go put that 35mm on order!

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you for your support and watching!

[@broifyouaskme1448]

So 28mm is not a good comparison with the 35mm? Is 28mm better compared with the 24mm?

[@PhotoKitchen425]

I think the 28mm is an interesting focal length. While I haven't used it before, I know many that love it, because they find the 24mm too wide. I do agree with them, because I have owned a 24 and sold it because it was too wide of the type of work I did, but not wide enough for interior spaces or landscapes. I own the 20mm and really love it, but it is a radical difference between it and the 35mm. Thank you for watching.

[@TCImagery]

What about on a crop sensor?

[@PhotoKitchen425]

I am going to try to NOT sound like an arrogant photo snob when I say this, but I am not a crop sensor shooter, so I am not sure. The definition of crop sensor varies, but you might take the crop factor of your sensor and then find the 35 and 50mm equivalent. Sorry I can be of more help. Thank you for watching.

[@kennygeorgeonline]

There are some good technical notes about crop sensors on the web. I shot a 1.5x Nikon APC for a few years. A 24 becomes a 36... A 35 becomes a 52.5. For depth of field, they are not as shallow as on a full sized sensor. Meaning, a 1.4 lens on a crop sensor performs about like a 2.0. Therefore, if you want to separate the background, you have to get a really large aperture lens. But, because often a crop sensor camera is a lower priced camera, they don't make really big 1.0 aperture lenses to give you the 1.4 equivalent. I shot 4x5 back in the 70's. A 4.5 f number on that lens was super shallow. Google depth-of-field articles vs. sensor size and focal length. Aside from depth of field difference, all of the perspective discussion from the video work. Just do the math and use a 24 vs 35 for your photography. You'll have the same "perspective." Great video discussion.

[@baljindersinghsidhu3959]

I'm very confused among Nikon 35mm F1.4 and Nikon 50mm F1.4. 50mm is significantly sharper than 35mm..

[@PhotoKitchen425]

It is odd to see that much of difference between two lenses, especially quality glass from Nikon. Is this in auto focus only, or do you see the sam issue if you manual focus?

[@kennygeorgeonline]

A small note about the 35 being close to a 40 field of view but a little wider.... If you ever make prints in the old formats, 5x7, 8x10, the 35mm excels. The side cropping means the 35 performs like a 40 does in the 2x3 format of the sensor. Please don't take my 35mm away! You already took my Kodachrome!

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you for watching. I and have no part in the taking of Kodachrome or the 35mm.

[@kengeorge6965]

@@PhotoKitchen425 LOL! Great comparison. Thanks. It was so good that I ordered the 35mm Z 1.8 for my Nikon Z8! My old F-Mount 35mm f/2.0 manual lens just didn't make sense.

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Sounds like a great purchase @@kengeorge6965 Thank you for watching.

[@NvidiaShield-gl2gu]

You say there is going to be a clear winner at the end.Yet you gave two options depending on what people's needs are

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Thank you for watching!

[@stkuj]

I've always felt the 50 is MEH. So, I bought one (Sony 50 1.2) and used it for almost a year (last year) to see if that opinion changed. The beginning of this year, I sold it. I still feel it MEH. It's a jack of all trades and master of none.

[@PhotoKitchen425]

Not going to disagree with that at all. I am 50/50 on the 50mm, but there are times where it really shines. I just found a image from a shooter 4 years ago that I shot on a 55mm and I really loved it. I can see how there is love and meh on the 50. Thank you for watching.