The BEST camera lenses for live streaming!

[@greggm1]

Just purchased a Sony a5100 w/kit lens for some live streaming at the recommendation of another KZbinr/Streamer, and it should be here this week. The search for the "right" lens for me, though, has had me stressed... feeling like a need a college degree in photography to understand anything. Your video here did a few great things for me: 1) you reinforced my decision to pay the extra $50 for the kit lens, 2) you convinced me of the value of using the kit lens for a bit to see what settings will be best for my streaming setup, and 3) you really helped me with a base understanding of the jargon in the naming/classification of these lenses. Seriously - I'm feeling much less intimidated and significantly more patient. I'll be able to wait on an upgraded lens purchase now, thanks to you, and I'm much less likely to waste money on the wrong fit for me. THANK YOU for this video. Have a sub/follow!!

[@koenignero]

Did you bought another lens? Whats your Twitch Channel?

[@Zuchii]

Gregg, 12 months on- how did you go ? Any advice for someone in the same position as you were ?

[@greggm1]

@@Zuchii I ended up going with the kit lens for a bit and I liked it... it was a good quality lens and even though the bokeh effect was less than I wanted, it worked VERY well. After about a month, though, I switched it up and went with this one: Sigma 16mm F1.4 (like in his description above). I'm not really streaming at all, but I use this every day as my telework camera... so I'm the best-looking manager on the conference calls in Teams/Zoom. :D

[@InsanityisSanity]

Bro you're so well spoken, you get every detail out in a consistent way without umming and ooing. This is literally the most helpful video I've ever seen. Much appreciated

[@PackAPuncher]

This was SO helpful! Thank you!

[@GizmoJuggler]

This is, hands down, the most relevant and helpful video for how to choose a lens for streaming. I already had a 35mm sitting in my cart, but now I understand there's absolutely no way it can fit in my current setup. Thanks so much!

[@aterix]

Best explanation of lenses for webcams / streaming I've found. Thanks for taking the time to help a newcomer figure out what to get!

[@brittca]

I used to be a professional photographer (Canon) and I watched this to the end! Very well articulated and definitely helped me learn some things about how Sony cameras work for live-streaming. Cheers!

[@streamnews]

2 years late but this video still holds up. amazing content. ty!

[@xkastl3z]

I just bought an a6000 and for now the kit lens will be perfect until I can grab a lens to get that shallow depth of field!

[@brittneyghaith489]

Best video I’ve watched so far!! Thanks for saving me from buying a 30mm lens when I already have the 15mm-50mm lens!!

[@cryora]

9:40 dude wtf this looks so good I thought this was a completely different room and setup

[@mikeakama]

You freaking deserver 1 million subs... you are awesome! I've never saw someone explain things like you do and using great examples!

[@JP-qb1lz]

This is one of the best lenses for streaming videos so far. Thanks a lot for all the great information you put out. 👍

[@Symba_Lysm]

A fantastic video that accurately demonstrates everything a beginner streamer would need to know about a beginner lens. And the explanation about the kit lens was fantastic because it probably saved everyone so much money! Including myself!

[@PattycakesGaming]

This video is SO helpful, hope it gets a lot more views :)

[@prestondavis6356]

Just came across this video after buying an A6600 w/kit (3.5-5.6 18-135mm) as well as the 18-50mm and the Sigma 18. Happy to know that my research matches mostly up to your recommendations. Planning on getting the 35mm once I get more money. Thank you for this well informed video. The demos were exactly what I needed.

[@jamesraygregory9210]

Im currently buying a second lense. Your video was the 6th video i watched on lenses but it was the most informative. Thanks Steggy.

[@zoonal-gg]

This was the best lens video i have found for beginners and i have been digging. Thank you so much. Especially telling me to get kit lens on a5100.

[@bhznero3]

i want to go with the 35mm but sigma one

[@uncledaddy9207]

BHZNero I’ll get it with the kit lens first then save up for the sigma 16mm f1.4

[@azechu]

thank you so much!!!! the clarifications on details we need for streaming is *chefs kiss

[@MuckelMaster]

This is the first video I saw of you. Don't even need a lense as of now but you explained it so nicely, so I stayed. Well done vid! Subscribed. :)

[@JavanDenton]

This is the exact video I've been looking such a long time for! Thanks man!

[@Acedbro]

I wish I could double link this. This video answered so many questions. It was funny Steggy said something and I thought "well what about this" and then he answers it right after. Spooky man :p thanks again! Great vid!

[@DezzTheGr8]

I can’t explain how much your video helped me. This explained everything I was asking myself about lenses! Thanks a lot!

[@heyiceman]

Agreed, what a great video!

[@Fandolorian]

This channel is amazing man! Great job!

[@bradcrosson9641]

Finally bit the bullet and bought some stuff to take it to the next level. Thankfully, my little sister is a photographer and she gave me some cameras and lenses to try out. Your video was very helpful. Thank you

[@DenisTRUFFAUT]

Actually this is the best informative video on the subject !

[@PlushTimeWins]

Great video at explaining the lens options. Thank you!

[@TheShooon]

this is the best explanation of lenses for streamers on youtube. This deserves more views, bravo sir.

[@batzytoys]

This is such an awesome video, Steggy youve done it again. The El Gato man

[@neworooms]

You just answered ALL my questions in this video. Thank you!!

[@nicholasona3509]

Most informational video, on this topic, on youtube. Appreciate you!

[@djxsquizit]

thanks dude, your video really gave me some knowledge on how lenses work. I just bought a Sony Alpha 6000

[@ChiMobileX]

Thanks for the comparison. I just bought the sigma 16mm yesterday and have been looking for more videos talking about it

[@BenOchart]

Great simple to understand info which is perfect for a relatively new live streamer like me. Thanks!

[@NigelMarston]

Thank you for this explanation - I am a complete techie but I never got into photography or cameras until I started hosting on-line events, and I know absolutely nothing about cameras. I've already upgraded from laptop cameras, to webcams, to phone cameras (via DroidCam), to GoPros, and now I'm on the path to a Sony A5100 and (I think) that Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens you reviewed here. I really appreciate the explanation. OK, so 3-weeks later, I've been VC'ing with a Sony A5100 for a couple of weeks and as of today, my Sigma 16mm F1.4 lens has turned up which is simply incredible. At the lowest ISO, I've had to close the aperture to f1.7 during the day because my white-painted room just over-exposes everything. But I am working tonight so I'm really looking forward to seeing how it'll all come together in the low light of my office. But let's just say this... SHARP image. And oh yeah, BOKEH - the best I've ever seen.

[@The12thSeahorse]

Outstanding demonstration....to a relatively complex presentation on various camera lenses. Your background setup is artistic in itself. Love the cap....you persuaded me to subscribe.

[@snowydarf]

One of the best streaming camera vids i've seen! Great job :)

[@Joshua-zr7ni]

Great video man! This is exactly what I was looking for; Condensed, digestible information. ^^

[@chadlittlefield7969]

This video is flipping perfect! Answered all my niche weird questions perfectly! Thanks a heap for taking the time to create, man!

[@chloeshih]

Hi Steggy! What do you think of the Sony a6000? I saw that wasn't listed. Not sure if I missed it in the video - thank you!

[@LordIronFoot]

This is JUST the video I needed, I just recently bought a sony 5100 and it came with the standard 16-59mm lens and I wasn't sure if it will be right for me. Thanks to this video and my recent test on OBS has shown me that this lens if perfect for what I need! Thanks!

[@mflorey88]

This video should have a few 100k more views. It made things very easy to understand.

[@victorrosales6264]

Thank you Brotha! After watching you vid I picked up the Sigma 16 mm 1.4 loves the comparison. It is freaking awesome!!!

[@ravensouldrackonos7625]

Nice video. Thanks for showing off the lenses and giving us an idea of what to look for.

[@omarcrazylovesongz]

Thanks from spain, this video is what I was looking for.

This was the best lens tutorial I have seen so far. Thank you!

[@Deltatwo3]

Grade A video my man. You just earned a sub from me, not because I'm interested in your regular content necessarily but because I think you deserve the success. Good job keep it going! Best of luck! 👏🏼

[@vipersilent]

Awesome video! Would love to see a dive video into different dummy batteries for the Sony A5100!

[@terryjenkins3429]

Thank you for covering the basics for newbies like myself and going into detail with real-world scenarios. I now understand 16mm is wider than 20mm for example.

[@Tim.555]

Thank you for this video and video about best cameras for streaming. All information needed and clearly explained. Now I know not only which camera I should buy, but also what lense I’ll purchase in addition to the kit one. Thank you!

[@Norbeez]

Thank you for the examples! This got you a new subscriber 🥳

[@RyansCustomShopandGearOutlet]

Nice video, and great advice! Liked and subscribed!

[@anuj_mhatre]

Small channel rich content. Thanks for the info! 🌱

[@Ermagerd2000]

Thanks for this information. It really helped me figure out which lens I actually need for my camera

[@Bcordon]

You did a great job making this simple.

[@robwoolley]

Really helpful tips and ironically I needed this yesterday before I bought a new lens lol

[@ivanh3]

Holy crap this clears so much up with real world concrete examples. Thanks!

[@lesweetpea]

Amazing video!! Thank you :D

[@feliu89]

Really helpful, the explanation was crystal clear.

[@mirandasworld]

thank you you are doing what a lot of other youtubers dont you are explaining and "showing" what lenses do unlike the ones who just do tech talk babble expecting you to buy something without showing what the lenses they talk about can physically do some dont even show pictures but still talk about the lens

[@funfunfun18]

Hey Steggy. Great, great video. So helpful- thank you!

[@karstenotto232]

Very helpful content. Thank you from Germany

[@iknepheli]

This was extremely helpful. Thankyou.

[@PatrickGregoryDaniels]

You're really killing it at 3.5 fstop..I was concerned that wasn't open enough

[@ninjalucas1845]

Very informative. You explained it in very great details. Thanks

[@BogieSIX]

I watched so many other videos that gave me a fraction of the information you gave here. Thanks so much. Next time I'll come here first!

[@Daobeezy]

This video was so helpful. It confirmed that a 16 mm is best for me

[@sonyapaz6513]

Great explanation- this was really helpful!

[@johnhelmes8261]

This is a fantastic video I learned a lot. should have wayyy more views!

[@rgaik11]

Thank you. It's all I wanted to know in regards to lenses focal length and aps-c sensor in Sony cameras. Good job!

[@ohmyTalal]

Keep up those videos it really helped me a lot to decide what to buy from the other video and now after watching this I know a lot of lenses for streaming and I did order the Sigma 16mm 1.4 after watching the other videos it looks amazing.

[@TheJASDrummer]

This was incredibly informative!!!!!

[@UGC-ROMANIA]

What you think about Tamron 17-70 2.8 for streaming ?

[@MZLALA19]

Awesome video! Like how you broke it down simple and very good information thanks alot!

[@AJCoReTV]

Best video I’ve seen yet, makes sense now! Thx

[@gunarcom]

Great video dude. I just got an A5100 and am using with the kit lens as a top down art camera.. The kit lens almost seems like the best option because I like to be able to set the zoom level based on the project. I still need to get better with the configuration.

[@mykeeangay7146]

Im sold with the 16-50mm already

[@gehnja8656]

This is insanely useful. Thank you man

[@davesradiorepairs6344]

Thanks... That was a very good summary of various lens and their behavior...

[@AdamParry]

Thanks again for great content, please do more.

[@tbcgbvcb]

thank you so much for shooting this on sony a5100

[@Iggyhaxor]

Omg thank you for using the sony and actually showing how the lenses on apsc cameras

[@marijan725]

Great & helpful video, much appreciated man!

[@kaeyse]

Still the best Video in terms of explaining lenses for streaming. Always recommend this to people who are interested in a Sony Alpha as a Webcam in order to maximize their quality. So thanks Steggy for that one.

[@lil_oviii]

Nice video!! I got the 5100 with the sigma 16mm f1 4 and i m in love with it. 🥰

[@josecamacho191]

Thank you so much! This video taught me a lot!

[@JimmyDukesGaming]

Awesome Vid! I just picked up a a5100 and the kit lens is my go to right now. Thanks for all the info!!!

[@Joram2611]

Thank you! I just bought my first camera (a6100) for live streaming and I felt it was really overwhelming to find the Appropriate one for my budget. I was sure that understanding about lenses would be another overwhelming task, but you have explained everything so we that I feel this is a must to watch video for any beginner

[@olegsmotkin]

This man is a legend!

[@Joel_Powell]

Very well done - helped me make my decision.

[@fredricolord876]

You just got another subscriber, you’ve really helped me.

[@dicebar1971]

Helped a lot, thanks so much!

[@FilthGnasty]

Very informative man, thank you.

[@MihailLevelingUp]

whats the different with 35mm f1.8 compare to sigma 30mm f1.4

[@gerrytessier2057]

Steggy, can you share how you mount your camera behind your desk?

[@Chuk13838]

Awesome info! I was close to buying a very incorrect lens!

[@Pro-Bert]

That was extremely helpful, thanks! 😀

[@NinePointFive]

This is so helpful. I would recommend that you perhaps timestamp the different lenses that you discuss in the info above. Thank you for explaining these things in ways that are easy for people starting out to understand!

[@introspecticon]

How does the Sigma 30mm compare to the Sigma 16mm for streaming?

[@LessonsinLive]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@sanghuloom6943]

sigma 16mm f1.4 is perfect for the sony a6400. thanks for this video steggy!

[@ManuA12]

This is an absolutely incredible video. Keep this up my friend.