The Best YouTube Lenses for the Canon M50, Canon M50 Mark II, and Canon M6 Mark II

[@ohmartinbronson]

Spot on! The kit lens is always undervalued. Sure it's slow and variable, but it's got nice image quality (Depending on your copy) and the IS is so nice for walking around. Combine that with the ability to quickly zoom in on details, it's fine for most people!

[@markwiemels]

Totally agree!

[@RogerAVHansen]

The EF-M system is underrated. So many good lenses for a affordable price (compared to full frame lenses that is) 😊 And the Sigma 18-35 is a fantastic lens, love the combo with the M6 mark II!

[@markwiemels]

It really is!

[@thefirestarterpack4235]

@@markwiemels The other great thing about the Sigma 18-35 with the M50 is that you can use the speed booster with it to really make the 4k mode on the m50 really stand out. It helps to negate the extra crop of the 4k mode and really lets you blow out the background if you want.

[@nickentros]

Couldn’t agree more. The native prime lenses are great for pretty reasonable prices. What the ef-m mount lacks is fast zooms but it is very adaptable so there are some fast slr zoom lenses available

[@tangyble]

I love this video. I saw another video from your channel and was trying my luck to see if you have a video that reviews the best lens for videography. I was in luck when you actually had it!! This is the video everyone should watch if they are looking to upgrade their kits.

[@jcon654]

bro you're awesome. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@apislapis]

I have one issue with bokeh on youtube videos. Yes a blurry background looks great, but to be honest, I watch youtube to check out gear the tuber has in their studio. My main interest is synthesizers followed closely by photography/video and I find it interesting checking out people's set up - I like admiring your photographic collection on your shelf Mark, which is possible with the kit lens but not the faster lenses. I don't find the background a distraction, I find it adds more when I can check out the gear in a studio, but perhaps that's just me? Anyway, super video as I've come to expect. I agree with you, the Sigmas are great lenses (I own the 16, 30 & 56mm f1.4s), but they can be on the heavy side. The Sigma 18-35mm (f1.8 wow), is a bargain!

[@markwiemels]

Yes, that's a very good point, part of the art of composition in photography and video, is deciding what you want in, and out, of focus. Sigma make same great lens, and yes the 18-35 is one of the best of them, many people consider it the best lens ever made. It is a lot of lens for the money.

[@SnakeCakeExotics]

great video! I love my kit lens and 22mm with the two I feel I can do just about anything. Ditched the m50 for the m6 mk ii I just couldn't stand not having 2 dials and the uncropped 4k makes me very happy!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks. Yah the 22 is such a great lens, the 4k on the M6 II is as good as anything out there in my book.

[@KRXOVRmedia]

Thank you for all of your videos! I generally already know a lot of these things, but I subscribed to show you support and to share your content with other creators that I introduced to the M50 and related gear. Keep up your great work.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the support, I am trying to put an effort in supporting the M50 Community and new creators on a budget. I have felt like the bigger youtubers are featuring, and demonstrating, gear that the average person can't afford.

[@ronjabergersen9704]

Love your videos! So helpful for me as a beginner 😊

[@deweyoogwey]

Fancy seeing this video here. Right after gifting myself my first ever camera. The M50 mark ii.

[@markwiemels]

Congrats! KZbin can read your mind.

[@Foxflix]

man i don't know how or why or what happened but, you killed it you toke my m50 to m50000 level thanks a lot you helped me with so many things i started KZbin since 2019 but you made me in 2050 already :D keep it up

[@markwiemels]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@TS-xr4eu]

Hey Mark! Absolutely love your videos. Very well produced and informative! I'm looking to buy a camera with a budget of around $1200 (with one lens). Here's what I'm looking for in a camera: 1. Twitch live streaming my DJ sets in medium to low lit room with LED lights like your videos. The camera would be placed about two feet away (due to space) and the DJ setup is about 3 feet wide which I want to capture. 2. A camera I can learn photography with and grow with. I'm interested in street photography/artsy photography (going to Austin in a few weeks). What camera would you recommend (m50 mark ii or the m6 mark ii) and what 1 or 2 lenses? Not interested in vlogging but will do cooking videos and DJ sets (Twitch and recorded). Thanks and keep these great videos coming! Appreciate them!

[@markwiemels]

M6 Mark II for sure, it has great 4k with perfect autofocus. For lenses, you shout start with the kits lens and work out how wide you need to shoot, then pick your lens. Check out my best prime lens video, it will explain that better.

[@TS-xr4eu]

@@markwiemels - great thanks, your videos are so helpful and you explain things so well!

[@fakeitormakeit83]

Thank you so much for the explanations! These were the answers i was looking for !

[@markwiemels]

So good to hear. Thanks!

[@upland365]

Hey Mark another great video! Gotta save up for the sigma 18-35 mm lol just wondering if you have tried the Sigma 30mm 1.4?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, the 18-35 is pure magic. I have not tried the sigma 30mm, because I own the Canon 32mm, by all accounts it is a very good lens.

[@natrochelle]

Hello and thank you so much for your super duper mega useful videos! I am so grateful, I have learned so much.

[@markwiemels]

You are most welcome.

[@DadaDawn]

Subscribed! High quality videos 👍 He deserves much more subscribers !

[@markwiemels]

Much appreciated!

[@mechanizer007]

Thanks for the options. I was wondering if Canon 22 mm, f2 Ef-M is a good choice for video recording? Especially, when talking to the camera in the tight space with low lighting.

[@markwiemels]

The Simga 16mm is proably better, depending on how tight the space is.

[@majaisakszon1475]

Got the m10 love my little white m10 with the kittlens and the 55-200 and the 22mm. And I got it with the beige coloured grip soo in love with my little kit.

[@CarsonCameronClark]

awesome video, thanks man

[@Shookie]

So, with my M50 mk2, I am recording nature/wildlife/animals in the daylight/sunlight + I am also doing some indoor shooting in terms of youtube content. I have lights available as well when indoor. I already got the Canon 22mn and Canon 11-22mm lenses at my disposal, but the Viltrox 23mm is not achievable for me here in Norway, so which alternative to that lens would you opt for, that you haven't mentioned in this video, or will my 2 lenses be enough, perhaps? Any thoughts on that?

[@miguelbass]

Hello Mark, I really enjoy your videos. One question. You said the sigma 16mm is wider than the 18-35, but - for the 18-35, if you use the speed booster, 18 (with a crop factor of ~1.1) is wider than the EF-M mount 16mm with a crop factor of 1.6, right? Thank you so much for your great videos!

[@markwiemels]

The 18-35 is a crop sensor lens, same as the 16, the speed booster is really made to be used with full frame lenses. It may work ok with the 18, you would need to look into that.

[@miguelbass]

@@markwiemelsthank you for the clarification! So you were using the regular adapter and not the speed booster, correct?

[@markwiemels]

@@miguelbass yes.

[@CODTales]

Great Video. I recently purchased the m50 for some professional work. Looking to upgrade to a faster lens with great auto focus for a gimbal setup (mainly b-roll and cinematic look). I purchased the sigma 17-50mm but the autofocus is crazy noisy. Would the 18-35 be a good upgrade?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, the 18-35 is a very popular video lens, it makes very small noises when focusing, just a very faint digital type noise. I can't recall if a shotgun mic, on the camera, will pick up the sound or not, an off camera mic will not pick it up for sure.

[@noirgoupil]

Hi! I wonder why you have an adapter on the M50 for the sigma 18-35? I already have the sigma, and i'm looking on the m50. They're compatible? And what do you think about autofocus with this setup^? Thanks!

[@markwiemels]

It’s just canon ef-m to ef, so it’s only changing the size of the mount, everything works like a native lens.

[@noirgoupil]

@@markwiemels Thanks! So the M50 zoom in the objectif right? The 18mm transform into ~26 or something ?

[@TheFlexTapes]

Why are you only on 5k subs! You are great 👍! I use the m50 with the 11-22mm and I learn from you! Thankyou

[@markwiemels]

I appreciate that!

[@ubellubo]

The lens I have using for zoom/teams videos is the Sigma 16mm. I would prefer to set the camera up further away and use the 32mm lens but I found the autofocus to be too slow.

[@richieestamuerto]

Hey man! Love the content! But I’m 17 and on a budget, and I do a lot of automotive photography and most of the time when I go shoot the times are random, so what lense would you recommend for an all around budget lense.

[@FrostyFingaz]

Kit lens honestly, you're gonna have to get creative with it

[@ezrarichardson279]

The kit lens is pretty good! Then maybe the 22mm f2 lens

[@FrostyFingaz]

Hey Mark, great video, I noticed you didn't mention the sigma 17-50mm 2.8 in this video? Have you had any experience with it? Seems like a great budget lens for APS-C

[@markwiemels]

It’s a very interesting lens, and by all accounts it’s quite good, I haven’t had a chance to use one though.

[@FrostyFingaz]

@@markwiemels would love to see content on it, I believe in places like mpb they go for about 300 bucks

[@CODTales]

@@FrostyFingaz hey! i actually have one i use for the m50. i can’t account for the photos it takes, but the 2.8 constant is amazing. great sharpness and it was like a budget 18-35 with image stabilization for me. only downside is autofocus is extremely loud

[@CODTales]

@@FrostyFingaz don’t mean to be a vulture, but i’m looking to actually sell my lens if you want a better deal than MPB

[@Nancy-42020]

I’ve recently purchased a M50Markll. Your videos helped me make the decision on which camera to get . Thank you for making things easier to understand. I’m just a beginner and it’s just a hobby. There is a lot to learn.I’m a bit overwhelmed. I have a Neewer 25mm F/1.8 mirrorless camera manual lens for canon. Can you tell me how I can get this to work on my m50markll ? I’m having a hard time finding the answer. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you

[@markwiemels]

Hi! So by working, do you mean it won’t take photos? If this is the issue, there is a setting in the menus system called, take photo without lens, or something similar, that needs to be enabled.

[@Nancy-42020]

I got it, shutter release is what I needed. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I appreciate you and your videos. Looking forward to them. They help beginners like myself a lot!

[@comicdadshotz]

Do you have a recommendation for a wired shutter control for the m50 mark II.. I use it for toy photography

[@ChrissyBee__]

Hello Mark! I am a travel vlogger with a on location fashion and lifestyle social media presence. I have a Canon m50 ii with the 15-45mm kit lens and also a 50mm F/1.4 . Thinking to get either the cannon 22mm or the Viltrox 23mm for night vlogging and fashion/ lifestyle night photos. Which one would you recommend for my needs, or is there one I haven’t considered?

[@markwiemels]

22mm is smaller, and cheaper, but the 23mm, with its f1.4 aperture, will outperform it in low light. So I wold lean towards the 23mm.

[@ChrissyBee__]

@@markwiemels your uploads are an excellent help! I have chosen to purchase the Viltrox!!!! I’ve also began to research zoom lenses to complete my set for now. More so for fashion editorial shots, beauty, b roll and sharp details. I noticed you didn’t mention the RF 24-105 in another video (doesn’t seem to be helpful in low light). Any recommendations in this focal range or (slightly different)with better low lighting? Ive found the sigma 24-105 f4 and the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L. Prices are a bit more higher. Any other suggestions?

[@raystrikezz1783]

What do you think is better purchase. I would buy them used. It either gonna be the 18-35mm 1.8 (400 bucks) or the 16mm 1.4 plus 32mm 1.4 (total 500 bucks)

[@markwiemels]

The big issue with the 18-35 is the size, if you don’t mind that, I would go with the 18-35. It’s the best lens I have ever used. Think carefully though, because the portability, and usability, of the two lens set, is much better in many situations.

[@michwatchomianki3782]

Have you tried Sigma 24-105 F4? Will it work with viltrox speedbooster?

[@floridasaltlife]

Most people watching have not even clicked on the youtube gear and increased the res. to HD let alone notice the difference in details. You should instruct them how to do so, I have seen 2 others do it now, it is the new thing this week !!

[@markwiemels]

Wow! that had not even occurred to me, good idea.

[@peterreber7671]

Marcus Pix just published a whole video about this topic. It is amazing what difference watching in 1080p makes compared to 720 or even 480p. Low res is ok to watch talking head videos but no good to make image comparisons. This here is a great video but IMO blurry backgrounds are overrated unless one is making an art movie.

[@markwiemels]

@@peterreber7671 I love Marcus Pix, he is such a unique individual.

[@chrolloackerman6471]

what camera would you recommend for live-streaming with the 22mm efm lens? canon m200 or the m6 mark ii?

[@markwiemels]

M6 Mark II is a better camera in every way, but the m200 is also good, just make sure it has "clean hdmi out" as I am not sure it does.

[@nikovelikov]

great video Mark!

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@shania6617]

Hi I have a m50 adapter but my camera is a m50 mark ii what lenses can I use for the adapter!? Because my kit lenses does not fit on the adapter

[@ryanrguitarist]

When using the Sigma 18-35 on the M50 do you have the camera mounted on the tripod as normal, or using the tripod mount on the adapter? I'm worried about putting such a big heavy lens on such a small camera body

[@markwiemels]

I have used it both ways, but would recommend mounting to the adapter.

[@alinihateken]

Hi Mark. How did you connect the mic in this video to ypur camera system? Is it a USB mic? Or an XLR mic? Thank you.

[@markwiemels]

XLR Mic, usb interface into the computer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ6VoICYgLuWh8U

[@alinihateken]

@@markwiemels Thanks

[@skip1978]

Hey, can you mount the desview t3 teleprompter on all of these lenses? thanks

[@okeoladimeji8045]

Hey Mark! Can you please share your light setup for this video?

[@markwiemels]

Should be just a Ambitful fl80 with 70cm Ambitful softbox, and a single led lamp bulb in the background lamp.

[@miba8303]

Hi Mark ! Do u mind to share your camera settings u use with the Viltrox lens ? I bought this one and I am playing now with setting but I am not happy yet so if it possible thanks if not thanks . Take care !

[@markwiemels]

I have a settings for KZbin video on the channel, it has all the details you need. Much better than I could explain in text on here.

[@miba8303]

@@markwiemels i am watching now 50 usd light setup so I am moving forward . Thanks for your answer kind of you !

[@Shawn-nd6ew]

Hey Mark I just wondering the the difference between the Canon Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC2 and lets say the viewfinder on the M50? I have heard you mention the EVF as being a little clumsy, but what about actual clarity features whatnot? I am considering buying one but still wondering at the current price if I wouldn't be better off buying a m50 body? Maybe one of those rubber hoods for the LCD screen?

[@markwiemels]

I see no difference between looking through the M50 and looking through the DC2. I actually sold my DC2 and use a DC1 that came with a used Canon M3, the DC2 is OLED, the DC1 is LED. The OLED is suppose to be better, but I tested them side by side and they looked and worked exactly the same,

[@markwiemels]

The DC2 is a lot of money new. It works and does the job, but seems like a lot of money for what you get.

[@Shawn-nd6ew]

@@markwiemels Thanks Mark, yeah it sure is allot of money makes me consider going for the second camera. If I had the money I would go for extra camera hands down, it's always a rock and a hard place in life, but is that what makes it fun?

[@ChuckBricker]

@markwiemels Which lens would be best for TWO people presenting on a video, side by side?

[@markwiemels]

You can use any of them, just move the camera further back. I would probably go with the sigma 16 or 18-35.

[@simonanartist]

I am a fine artist and printmaker. I love your videos but what lenses would you use for shooting a painting watercolour the camera must be pointing down over a wide watercolour board that is 2' 9" (84 cm) wide and 2' (61 cm) height on a flat table. What lights would you use? As you can see this is posting indoor vlogging. It does not work well with my iPhone 11. I will use Final Cut Pro to edit it. I hope to exchange my old Canon AE-1 for M6 Mark II.

[@markwiemels]

Most zoom lenses will do, even the 15-45mm kit or EF-M 18-55mm. You will want to do all the settings manually, shoot at f5.6-f8. and you want big soft light. In a prefect world, I would suggest a big 1.4+ meter soft-box boomed overhead, with a daylight COB light. Pretty hard to explain these things in the comment section, as there are lots a variables, like knowledge, budget, space, etc.

[@simonanartist]

@@markwiemels Wow! quick reply Mark! Yes, I know what you mean. I used to work in advertising agencies and have been in photography studios so I have a bit of understanding of lighting. Thank you for your feedback.

[@markwiemels]

@@simonanartist Cool, yah big soft light, looks best and avoids reflections. Cover all other light, including windows. You want full control so the light doesn't change during the video, which doesn't look good.

[@simonanartist]

@@markwiemels I brought the M6 MarkII yesterday and it fits nicely in my hands with the kit lenses. I was surprised with the weight nice balance. What cable for live vlogging and must use and software for this? I will go for an 18" light ring instead of a softbox as your suggested. No hard feeling here!!

[@MoarenaZ]

My sister use a kit the kit lens 15-45 for streaming. I like more my sigma EF 18-35 for video, with a gimbal I prefer the EF-M 22mm.

[@markwiemels]

Good choice.

[@sriyamsunkavalli5640]

Hey, can you tell more about your photography experience with 18-35? I am looking through online reviews and a few are indicating vignettes around the corners

[@chrishartwells6029]

I know crop factor effects the image of full frame lenses. So how does the efm kit lens perform on apsc cameras like m50, would the kit lens of 15-45 act more like a 20-72mm. Or this should not be a factor because it is a lens made for apsc cameras.

[@markwiemels]

The only reason to even think about the crop, is if you have years of experience shooting a full frame camera, and have specific focal lengths that you like to use. Then you need to know the conversion, otherwise it's really not relevant.

[@chrishartwells6029]

@@markwiemels thanks for the response. I only ask this because I have been on my m50 for a year and I have been happy with my progess. ive been using the kit lens and and nifty fifty through out. I absolutely love the 50mm, embraced the limitaions of a prime. Im thinking of upgrading to 24-70 tamron or sigma, as it fits my needs more. However, this is not cheap upgrade for me, just wanted to know about it more before I pull the trigger.

[@artisanvideography]

I see that you wear spectacles, as do I. What are your best suggestions when it comes to focusing a lens such as the Sigma 16mm on the M50?

[@markwiemels]

I don't do anything, it just focuses.

[@artisanvideography]

@@markwiemels I am using the Sigma 16mm 1.1.4 DC DN 67 and it appears to be totally manual unless I am doing something wrong.

[@artisanvideography]

As it doesn't have the AF/MF switch that I am used to, I thought it was manual focus only. My mistake. I have borrowed it to test it out and can now see why it is so good. I wasn't using it in the way it has been designed. Thanks for replying earlier, you made me question myself and find the solution.

[@markwiemels]

@@artisanvideography yes, the autofocus is amazing! Good luck.

[@h.m.siesel7363]

The 22 f/2 doesn't get a mention? Rhetorical Question.

[@jonathanvazquez4723]

Not sure if you would see this but i am planning on getting the 18-35 sigma lens but was going to ask if there was a lens that would do better in low light for picture and video

[@markwiemels]

That lens is f1.8, lenses that go to f1.4 are better in low light, but not by much, I would take the 18-35 for the zoom function and sharpness (if you don't mind the size and weight of the lens), my other choice would be the Viltrox 23mm, which is f1.4, lighter, and much cheaper.

[@sriyamsunkavalli5640]

​@@markwiemelsis there an issue of Vignette with the lens? And what is the effect of crop factor in this 18-35mm

[@markwiemels]

@@sriyamsunkavalli5640 no vignette issues. 18-35 is 18-35, regardless of crop, you just get a 1.6 times cropped filed of view.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

So many more lens you could have added🤣But I do own that Sigma 18-35mm and am very happy with it😁👍

[@markwiemels]

Yes, true, was mostly trying to do native mount plus the one "God" lens adapted.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

@@markwiemels I use a metabooster (metabones-speedbooster).

[@noamerzen]

what about the sigma 30mm

[@markwiemels]

It’s too tight (ie zoomed in) for a general purpose KZbin lens. You can use it, and it can look great, but the camera will have to be further away from you, which can make it hard to manage the camera, and see your framing and everything.

[@richardgutierrez4462]

I think the M6 Mark II is a better camera but these M mount cameras dont get the love they deserve.

[@markwiemels]

For sure the M6 II is better.

[@DansEarway]

👏👏👏

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@DansEarway]

@@markwiemels as a new m50 owner i came here for the valuable information but keep coming back b/c I enjoy the channel. I like the format, it’s clear, concise and engaging, in-depth but not long-winded, poignant and relatable. As a hobbyist and person of modest means I need to research my purchases thoroughly and your help is appreciated. Terrific stuff, Ty.

[@markwiemels]

@@DansEarway Thanks so much, that’s really what I’m trying to do on this channel, so it means a lot to hear those encouraging words.

[@chrisdavid735]

Canon EF-M 32mm, and 22mm are not here? you are missing the best two lenses. UNSUBSCRIBED

[@markwiemels]

Check out the best prime lens video, this is the best KZbin lens, 32mm is a bit to telephoto to be a versatile KZbin lens, the the 22mm is really good, and good for KZbin, but the viltrox 23mm is better, so I included it instead.