The ONLY 2 Lenses You Need In Your Camera Bag!

Learn why my top 2 lens picks are essential for stunning photography & videography across multiple genres. Find budget-friendly alternatives & specialized options to elevate your shots!
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📸 What 2 Lenses Do I Use?
➢ SIGMA ART 50MM F/1.4
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➢ SONY 85MM F/1.4
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:38 1st Lens Recommendation
03:51 Prime vs. Zoom Lenses
05:00 2nd Lens Recommendation
07:50 Full-Frame vs. Crop Sensor
08:35 Budget-Friendly + Alternative Lenses
09:49 Important Considerations
10:54 Final Thoughts
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[@justinlaurens]

Want to learn to take & edit stunning photos with the camera you already own? Check out my Photography Academy: go.justinlaurens.com

[@hyperion2502]

I use a zoom nikon 24-70mm and a 70-200mm, both at f2.8. This can do almost everything. Perfect for the job. Group photo and events. I try sometimes to stay on a fix value and move myself more. As you say, a great way to improv your skill.

[@sergey_churnosov]

I use Sony 35mm f1.4 and Sony 135mm f/1.8. These lenses cover 99% of my tasks.

[@justinlaurens]

Love it. The 35mm is a beautiful focal length and the 135mm focal takes pretty incredible shots. 👌

[@GeertDelmulle]

These are the sweet spots in my book as well. :-)

[@bruceinmyheart]

I only have two GoldMaster lenses: the 50mm f/1.2 GM and the 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II. I feel like if the 20-70mm f/2.0 (!) GM will happen, then I won’t need anything else,

[@mjr333]

Very good explanations with examples. Well done!

[@justinlaurens]

Feels great to hear! Thanks for watching bud 🙏

[@beltenebrosgr1904]

Great video... Amazing explanation of why... Thank you for sharing.

[@justinlaurens]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching and the nice comment 🙏

[@RVarrun]

An absolute treat to watch. Fantastic video.

[@justinlaurens]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching my friend 🙏

[@dant1241]

I shoot Fuji and my 2 main lenses are the 23mm F1.4 WR and the older but incredibly good 35 F1.4. It is small, wide aperture and has amazing character.

[@waleedjamal7545]

Which Fuji do you have?

[@dant1241]

@@waleedjamal7545 I currently use an X-T5 and x100vi. I have had the x-t3,x-e3 and the x-t30. Loved all of those cameras but had to sell them to get to get my current ones.

[@jorgemtrevino]

Exactly what I've had in my bag since the turn of the century. Currently I´m using a Sigma L mount 24~70/2.8 and a Lumix 50/1.8.

[@BenSussmanpro]

I also use a 35mm for events when shooting large groups and for wide shots of room layouts, or to get wider perspectives of event activity like dancing, etc. I’m surprised you don’t include 35 mm lens.

[@justinlaurens]

The 35mm is a beautiful focal length don't get me wrong but its a little bit closer to the wider angle side than the telephoto side for my liking (at least when it compares to the 50mm). I just love the depth & perspective of the 50mm - the photos are very immersive. Hope that helps - thanks for watching / leaving a comment. :)

[@naeemalmalek3925]

24-70mm 2.8 and 85mm 1.4 this 2 lens need ❤

[@justinlaurens]

Nice that’s an awesome setup. What are you shooting mainly?

[@TheNewMexicoMan]

For what I shoot, the Canon RF 24-105 f/2.8 L IS Z lens, an RF 100-500 L IS lens and an RF 1.4x extender are the only lenses I need. It covers from 24mm to 700mm. Mounting one lens on two camera bodies and I an set!

[@Stormannormanphotos]

Totally agree 50 and 85 are my favorites with portraits

[@justinlaurens]

Yes 🙌 absolutely love them

[@AnthonyTadle]

Your editing is on point.. I love it

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you so much Anthony! 🙏 appreciate it 👊

[@AnthonyTadle]

@@justinlaurens edits makes your subject pop… its fire

[@justinlaurens]

Means a lot dude! The edits are where the magic happens

[@lf7jl]

Great video, I shoot with a Nikon D750 and my 3 lenses are the 50mm F1.8, the 85mm F1.8 and for vacations i use the 24-120mm F4.

[@justinlaurens]

Very nice setup. Having a Zoom lens for vacations is a great idea, and that range is huge 👌

[@Layla-yr5ef]

Your video is excellent. It provides very helpful information for someone who is starting out. Thank you for including images for reference.

[@justinlaurens]

You're very welcome! Thanks very much for the kind words 🙏

[@KamilMaka]

When I started photography for real i had no idea what kind of photoshoots i'll be in. I took a 24-70 gm II just to cover most common focal lenght and yeahh hell of a piece of equipment. But after year I see that for my needs f2.8 is not enough and I'm opting for 2 primes - 35 mm 1.4 and 105 1.4 from sigma. I think this can covers 95% of my shoots. Thanks for a good and informative video!

[@justinlaurens]

Amazing Kamil, love your lens journey. What kind of photoshoots did you end up doing finally? My pleasure, thanks for watching 🙏

[@KamilMaka]

@@justinlaurens I do photos for websites, portraits and some weddings. I really enjoyed this last one do 1.4 will help a lot. I went also profoto way with flash and this stuff is good too

[@anastasios1985]

It would be better if there was a prime zoom lens 20-70mm F1.4!! But then, companies couldn't sell more lenses! Personally I have a sigma DG DN Art lens F2.8 24-70mm

[@justinlaurens]

That mid-range sigma Zoom lens must be very good. I love the sigma art lenses 🔥

[@anastasios1985]

Yes this sigma lens can be compared with prime lenses even though it is only F2.8. I do not know if it worth the upgrade of a prime lens at f1.4 The result wouldn't be so better in order to carry two lenses. Actually a prime lens can be slightly better only at portraits.

[@blueskyimages94]

The way I enjoy your videos ❤❤

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you so much 😀

[@abrahamdupreez3368]

I'm shooting Canon Crop Sensor and my 2 primes are: 50mm f1.8 STM & 24mm f2.8

[@justinlaurens]

Nice what genre(s) of photography are you shooting with that setup?

[@Dardjiskien]

Very good overview. Thanks a lot

[@justinlaurens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amza85]

How you edit your photos? I really like the colours and sharpness.

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks so much man, I teach exactly how to edit my photos, with an emphasis on achieving beautiful colors & tack sharpness in my online course: go.justinlaurens.com/portraitstransform

[@harrisjon1]

Great video thank you! I just purchased a Nikon zf would you recommend an 85mm Nikkor lens? I am using a Nikon 40mm. Thx.

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you so much 🙏 yeah I think the 40mm and 85mm would pair well 👌

[@justinlaurens]

It will take a little while to get familiar with the tighter/zoomed in focal length but once you get used to taking a few steps back before taking each shot you will capturing stunning shots in no time.

[@harrisjon1]

@@justinlaurens thank you for the quick reply. I appreciate it.

[@justinlaurens]

@harrisjon1 My pleasure thanks for watching. 🙏

[@SasanMolavi]

Dude, Fantastic video and explanation.

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you so much man, appreciate the watch + nice comment 👊

[@bobbywilsonfunfaithfamilymusic]

Thank you!

[@justinlaurens]

You're welcome! Appreciate the watch :)

[@CaleMcCollough]

Are you talking about Full Frame or APS-C lens? I'm pretty happy with my Tamron 17-28mm and 28-75mm f/2.8 lens. There is a little bit of focus breathing but it's usable.

[@justinlaurens]

Nice Zoom lens setup! What are you shooting mostly?

[@CaleMcCollough]

@@justinlaurens I ran an indie news and commentary channel for years but big tech censorship shut me down, and I've keep buying gear and I'm moving into an indie TV show green screen virtual production with Unreal Engine called Infinite Simulations, about how we are in a supercomputer simulation onboard a giant starship where no one knows what happened, we only have all of the religious manuals of Earth, and we're trying to figure out what happened to Earth and how we got here, and there is a satanic cult trying to take control of the starship from the Church of Infinite Simulations, which is the cult that I lead in the show.

[@Dardjiskien]

I have the 24mm 1.4 GM and 85mm 1.8 and I recently bought the 16-35 pz F4 with my new ZV-E1 which I’m using as « a no-compromise GoPro ». But I’m conscious that a 50mm GM is missing in my set. Not a priority at this time as I’m mainly shooting and filming outdoor where I need wider angles.

[@g.frankenberg]

Started with the 50mm F1.8 for my Canon R6M2 and first got the 70-200mm f4.0 (budget reasons) Did most of my shooting with the 50mm. Got the 24-90mm F2.8 end of last year and it has become my go to lens (though I still frequently shoot at 50mm on it) as I love the versatility. But I highly agree: Using the 50mm Prime was a great starting lens to force myself to move and become more creative. Been thinking about either an 85mm or 135mm Prime or getting the 70-200mm F2.8 next, though now I am leaning more towards the Primes thanks to this video

[@justinlaurens]

My pleasure thanks for sharing

[@stkuj]

After over 3 years of portraits, my two would be the Sigma 24-70 and Sigma 85 1.4. The being said, I also own the Sigma 35 1.4 & 2.0, 65 2.0 and 135 GM.

[@justinlaurens]

Love it. Thanks for sharing :)

[@forestassets4969]

Sir.... Bird watching and Bird video recording better cameras Which is best and suitable lens also Sony zv e 10...a6000,6100,6400,6700,6600 Nikon z30 nikon z50

[@MuhammadShahidHussain-ny4bt]

Your photo editing skill seems to be top notch. Can you please make a video on photo editing?

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks my friend. You’re welcome to join my Portrait Transformation Masterclass bundle to gain access to all my editing tutorials: go.justinlaurens.com/portraitstransform

[@patkilgore3603]

Great video! Mainly 50 and 85, and also some 28, all 1.8.

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks man! Yes I sometimes like to throw in a 24mm into the mix.

[@chriswittstruck282]

Great vid thanks! Subbed.

[@justinlaurens]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the party Chris 🙏

[@neutrinostorm]

As an APS-C user, I recommend the Viltrox-trinity with 13mm F1.4 (ultra wide angle astro/landscape), 27mm F1.2 Pro and 75mm F1.2 Pro and at the long end the Samyang 135mm F1.8. These lenses are incredibly sharp, affordable and excellent in low light conditions, where the APS-C sensor falls a f-stop behind full frame in terms of noise. Okay, I have a wonderful incredibly sharp zoom lens, the Sigma 60-600 DG DN OS, but it's only suitable for wildlife in bad weather when you don't want to change lenses at time-sensitive moments or in dusty conditions.

[@LouisLuzuka]

love the concept but for me those two are too close together, I'd go 50mm and 105mm or 24mm and 85mm or 35mm idk anymore but one thing for sure I love the 50mm focal length thanks for the video :D

[@justinlaurens]

Yeah I feel you! I find the 50mm works great for medium/headshots and the 85mm I love for slightly more full body shots so you get that environmental depth. I’d love to try the 105mm though. 🔥

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@justinlaurens thank you for explaining that, it makes more sense so you take a step back and get the compression and the 50mm is a portrait that helps more !

[@justinlaurens]

@LouisLuzuka that’s exactly it! 🙏

[@Razabladefilms]

Bro your videos are so good and your photography is top shelf, I see some comments trying to challenge what your teaching never mind them, lots of us are here to learn and have no issues whatsoever

[@justinlaurens]

I appreciate that! 🙏

[@MartinV.]

Great Video

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks brother

[@norbertbrinkmann7061]

Sigma 85 F1.4 !!!! Portraits 😊

[@justinlaurens]

Let’s go!! What a lens 🔥

[@herbrockone5068]

Great video. Love my 35 when i shoot street. And have it on most of time. But I use my 50 or 85 for portraits when i want compression. 24-70 is a good upgrade for beginners that are used to their zoom kit lens 18-55 but its alot heavier than the primes. If im outdoors and have a alot of space to work with then ill use my 135 when i can.

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks so much. Yeah I'm a sucker for the compression of the 50 and 85 too. I feel they are in the sweet spot. But the 35mm is a beautiful & popular choice too. Would love to get my hands on a 135mm one day! Thanks for sharing.,

[@earlmcghee963]

I had a 105mm Mico Nikkor f2.8 adapter for a Leica M3 that I used in jazz clubs in Chicago, pushing Tri-X slightly in the tank and printing 16x20s by still development that were absolutely gallery quality _ then taking that same lense on Nikon f4s on tour with the Ohio Players much later (Bicentinenial Tour 1976) exclusively with Ektachrome with complete access to the band 24 hours - all lights - all places… 2 bodies, 3 lenses (that 105 Micro - 50mm f1.4 - 35mm f1.4) and most of the time the 50 stayed in the bag.

[@justinlaurens]

That's really cool man, thanks for sharing. 🔥

[@EeVeE3D]

Great video

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks! Appreciate your time 👍

[@NickD-mu7np]

Would you recommend FF lens for crop sensor apsc camera set up?

[@justinlaurens]

Depends what type of focal length look you're trying to achieve

[@thomschonfelder]

have you use flashlight for the portrait fotos ? very nice video...

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks very much 🙏 I don’t use flash no. I use primarily natural/ available light (check out my portrait transformation course if you’d like to learn exactly how) 😊

[@thomschonfelder]

@@justinlaurens thank you i will do it

[@justinlaurens]

@thomschonfelder anytime my friend. Let me know if you have any questions at all: [e-mail]

[@marshallmagee8491]

My 70-200 mm and 24-70mm lenses are my “go to” lenses, but I do love my 85 mm for portraits.

[@justinlaurens]

Nice full focal length ranges. Love it

[@spydablac]

Great choices I prefer Sigma 105 1.4 over the 85 G Master

[@justinlaurens]

Good choice! 105 1.4 must be a fun lens 🔥

[@Alex-hz2xg]

Hi, nice video! I’m a beginner photographer and got myself a Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM lens and an RF -S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens.

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks for sharing! What type of photography are you in to?

[@Visual_Global]

Mirroless 20mm f/1.8, 35mm f/1.8, and 85mm f/1.8 are the best and perfect range for me. These 3 are much lighter, faster than f/2.8 zoom len, more compact, and much cheaper than f/1.4. For comparison f/1.4 vs. f/1.8 is negligible. 😅

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks for sharing! 😊 Sounds like a great setup

[@careylymanjones]

When I can only take two lenses, I usually take a 35mm and an 85mm. I prefer the 85 over the 50 for headshots, and having a 35 gives me an easier time when I want to include some of the environment with the subject. 35mm has been a street photography classic, because it's wide enough to put your subject into the context of its surroundings, without losing it in the background. Recently was shooting in a museum, and my 35mm f/1.4's FOV made it easier to shoot larger works without having to stand halfway across the gallery, and the f/1.4 made it easier to deal with crappy museum lighting.

[@badman3d]

Awesome video. I've lately only forced myself to carry two primes, 85 1.2 and 35 1.4. Although I love the 50, it would be too close to the 85 for me, so i prefer the 35 for more environmental shots. If i had to just have one, it woild definitely be the 50!

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks so much man. Yeah that sounds like a killer setup. The 35mm is a stunning lens I love it for video capture of people (especially groups of people). What are you shooting primarily?

[@badman3d]

@@justinlaurens Portraits and street mostly

[@justinlaurens]

@badman3d nice what’s your IG? I’ll check out your feed!

[@badman3d]

@@justinlaurens @krol.mac

[@rbmads5619]

how does the sony 1.4 85mm compare with teh sigma art 1.4 85mm

[@justinlaurens]

If I could I would probably have chosen the Sigma Art 85mm f/1.4 over the Sony version. The Sigma brand is top in my books.

[@johnpaulgeorgerandym.sando2438]

are these full-frame equivalent measurements?

[@justinlaurens]

Yessir. 👌

[@ulyssessait]

Im agree for 85mm. I own sigma 85 DGDN. but for 50, I would substitute it with 35mm as sometimes I need to take a group of people which 50mm just doesnt cut it. My setup now is sigma 35mm & 85mm DGDN with sony 20mm 1.8G in the bag incase the group is too large that 35mm cant handle. these 3lens is enough for me now.

[@justinlaurens]

The 35/85 pairing works great too. I just love the 50mm - even for group shots...I just take a few steps back.

[@brianb4501]

I agree I was "forced" to shoot an event with 50mm at a small pool party. It gave me 80% coverage. All of a sudden, they wanted to do group shots and it was way too tight. There was not enough room to backup. A 35 and 85 are the primes I normally carry now.

[@justinlaurens]

Understandable. For more close quarters a 35mm would probably be more ideal for group shots 👌

[@bobcohen4008]

I shoot mainly events. And by events I don't mean weddings. Among the most common events I shoot are dog agility and rally obedience, and (human) dance. I have an 85 1.4 but it doesn't get much use at these events. I'm more likely to use a 24-70 2.8 or a 70-200 2.8. There are lots of kinds of photography. Not everyone shoots a lot of portraits and landscapes. I can't remember the last time I used a 50 1.4.

[@Ajayajay-nr2qj]

35 and 85 is all i need... With 35 you can take group photos and environmental portraits and with 85 you can get that tight portrairs... With blurred background

[@tfresh99]

35 and 85 and it’s all good. Can’t argue with the results. Still have zooms but use them less and less

[@justinlaurens]

That's a great combo. The 35mm is especially good for video

[@jonoy4375]

For wedding, I would suggest 2 cameras plus 3 primes: 135gm, 50gm & 24gm. The 85gm is not ideal in focusing.

[@justinlaurens]

That sounds like a strong setup for weddings. I haven't found any issues in focusing with the 85gm tbh

[@Jakepf]

7:45 I'd argue it's also limiting especially at a wedding where you might need to swap lenses. It could hinder more than it helps.

[@justinlaurens]

Haven’t found it to be an issue in my experience

[@fhl5198]

50mm Is it good for shooting video?

[@justinlaurens]

I use it mainly for photography but I do love it for video. That being said if you’re going to do a lot of gimbal work and even some social media (vertical) talking head videos - opting for a wider focal length like 35mm might be best. What type of footage will you be capturing?

[@careylymanjones]

@@justinlaurens The Sony 35mm f/1.8 has almost no focus breathing. Excellent lens for video work. Light and compact enough to balance well on a gimbal.

[@jakubkarolewicz3678]

My two focal lengths are 105mm and 14mm for portraits

[@justinlaurens]

Nice I bet you can get some interesting shots with that setup. You shoot outdoors / natural light?

[@jakubkarolewicz3678]

@@justinlaurens with wide angle lenses I really like to play with flash light. It's almost a must to add a strobe to the equation no matter if it's outdoors or studio 😉

[@jonoy4375]

For wedding, it is often too tight for 50mm if shoot for group photos of 15 to 20.

[@justinlaurens]

Using a little step ladder and taking a few steps back for the big group shots works great for me. 👍

[@GiNodrog]

Out of my collection . My all time travel lense is the Sony 24-105mm, my all time favourite portrait is the 135mm gm . (I recall going into a camera shop with my wife and the manager said to her "I see your getting a new handbag " haha.) Ps set the focus hold button to toggle aps-c mode for that extra reach. Used this function a lot especially when the lense was on my A7R3.

[@justinlaurens]

Hahah that’s funny. But damn I need to get myself a zoom lens for vacation 🔥

[@GiNodrog]

The 24-105mm is vertualy bolted to my A9ii and is fantastic for travel. Totaly recomend it , in the past ive taken others with it namly the 55mm Zeiss but dint used .

[@justinlaurens]

Yeah having a zoom lens for travelling sounds like a really good idea.

[@GiNodrog]

@@justinlaurens oh I forgot to say , set the focus hold button to toggle aps-c mode for that extra reach.

[@Jakepf]

6:00 I think you should show the raws of these photos instead of the touched-up and edited photos. It gives a false illusion of what the lenses will produce.

[@justinlaurens]

Shows the potential

[@Sayid-ni4ye]

thanks for video . from bangladesh

[@justinlaurens]

You are most welcome 🙏

[@bengunn1608]

As for "human eye", I heard it's not 50mm is human vision, but a distance to object about 5m/15ft, and focus length is more about the required angle of view

[@mallikarjunm1912]

I use viltrox 75mm f1.2 lens for my sony a6400… best in image quality

[@justinlaurens]

Would love to try it

[@jorgerobles628]

For my taste and use, I have a Canon EOS 5D MkII and a 28-135 USM IS Zoom lens, together with a Slik U-212 Tripod when needed, and that's it.

[@justinlaurens]

That’s quite the focal range 👌 nice setup

[@rafikz77]

8:25?😂 I feel validated as I own an APS-C camera and a 35 mm and a 50 mm lenses

[@justinlaurens]

Haha there ya go!!

[@user-mx7fe5yc5h]

I have 24 1.4,50 1.8,70-200 2.8 and the 135 stf . I prefer the 50 1.2 .

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@dukepark5852]

35mm f1.4 85mm f1.4 and I'm a happy camper

[@ronpearce7198]

Old guy here with decades behind me, going back to film days before we had a ton of choices in camera brands, let alone lens options. To a point you are pretty much on target but only if you limit yourself to certain styles of photography. If you are a wildlife, action, sports, etc photographer these lens are useless. Your lens selection greatly depends on, one subject matter, two what camera are you using, micro 4/3rd’s, APSC, full frame, medium format, mirrorless, etc, etc. Stating these are the only two lens you will ever need in your bag is fine for your needs but not for everyone.

[@aaronramly1705]

Good video just a little correction at min 8:00 . I think it is the other way around is more accurate . below is the reply from chatgpt : "Here's a list of typical lens focal lengths for APS-C cameras along with their equivalent focal lengths for full-frame cameras: 1. Ultra Wide Angle: Typically below 16mm (on APS-C) Equivalent to approximately 24mm or wider on full-frame 2. Wide Angle: 16mm to 24mm (on APS-C) Equivalent to approximately 24mm to 35mm on full-frame *3. Standard / Normal: Around 35mm to 40mm (on APS-C) Equivalent to approximately 50mm on full-frame 4. Short Telephoto: 50mm to 85mm (on APS-C) Equivalent to approximately 75mm to 135mm on full-frame 5. Medium Telephoto: 85mm to 200mm (on APS-C) Equivalent to approximately 135mm to 300mm on full-frame 6. Super Telephoto: Above 200mm (on APS-C) Equivalent to approximately 300mm or longer on full-frame These equivalencies help you understand how the field of view changes when using lenses on different sensor sizes." However, If you use 50mm(full frame lens) on a full frame camera and you ACTIVATED the cropped MODE, then it will be 75mm like you stated . Please don't get confused by the word "equivalent". By definition the meaning of equivalent would be equal in value, amount, function. Eg, APSC camera + 32mm apsc lens = full frame camera + 50mm full frame lens.

[@steenaagenielsen8798]

What about Canon RF28-70 f/2.0

[@justinlaurens]

That's a great mid-range focal length (and lens in general). You're in good hands.

[@sionkaze]

In reality, 35mm and a 85mm thats all i really need. Walking into the camera store... thats when my wallet hates me.. everytime.

[@justinlaurens]

Those are really great options. A 35mm delivers beautiful results for portraits. And yeah lol I know 😅

[@9Mtikcus]

I'm the same now, for years 90% of my photos were at 50mm, now my two lenses in my bag are a 35mm F/1.4 and 85mm F/1.4 If I could only have 1, it would be a 50mm F/1.2 F/1.4, F/1.8 F/2 depending on my budget

[@fccp8759]

same as I thought

[@walterlee3839]

The Sony GMII's lenses are so good, one cannot tell the difference in its rendering versus primes. I own the 50mm f1.2. Love, love the lens, but for 99% of what I do, it's tough not to leave the 24-70 GMII on my A1. The 70-200 GMII is truly in a leage of its own. I. have the 105 f1.8 and prefer the 70-200 GMII rendering for portrait and a host of other applications. The 70-200 GMII is stunning, saying the least. Don't sell those GMII's short!

[@justinlaurens]

That's amazing! Would never sell them short, in fact that exact lens is on my wishlist for traveling/adventures. :)

[@VictorMartins-mv6om]

Tenho uma a6000 e 50mm 1.8 acha que vale a pena uma 85 mm1.4

[@justinlaurens]

Como você está usando uma câmera com sensor de corte, a lente de 85mm pode parecer muito apertada ou ampliada demais para o seu gosto. A lente de 50mm que você está usando atualmente já oferece um efeito semelhante ao que uma lente de 85mm proporcionaria em um sensor full frame. No seu caso, optar por uma distância focal menor, como a de 35mm, pode ser mais vantajoso.

[@VictorMartins-mv6om]

@@justinlaurens muinto obrigado pela sua atenção 🫡

[@justinlaurens]

You’re welcome 🤝

[@AlpControl]

I fully agree about prime lenses. But 50 mm and 85 mm are too close to each other. I personnaly use 3 lenses but not all together (I take with me either 2 lenses or only 1 versatile lens). For landscape : A wide angle needs to be sharp, no flare, nice sunstar, no subject separation needed. Tamron 24 mm F/2.8 is the perfect budget lens. Sony 20 mm F/1.8 G is needed only if focus on astrophotography (wider aperture) or architecture (wider angle and less distorsion). For portrait : A king's bokeh is needed for professionnal looking photos. Samyang 85 mm F/1.4 AF version 1 aspherical is amazing, very close to the Sony GM for a third of the price. For general purpose each time I take only one litle lens with me : Samyang 45 mm F/1.8 is incredibly light and versatile, even closer to human eye focal than a 50 mm, great bokeh.

[@jacquesrivette2956]

You would need a third: 16mm 1.4 or 1.8 prime for group shot in a wedding

[@justinlaurens]

I do love a good ultra wide angle Zoom

[@darioazevedoph.d.8334]

Please, stop the flashes between your wonderful images. They get people irritaded and make them stop watching ...

[@justinlaurens]

Ok noted, appreciate the constructive feedback, & kind words about my images.

[@brucetrue]

If you do wildlife at all you'll want focal length. For most of what he looks such as wedding, I like 135 MM.

[@thepirateshoots]

Some people use 35 and 85mm or APS-C 23 and 56mm. 😮

[@Razabladefilms]

Do you use nd filters ?

[@justinlaurens]

Only for videos!

[@Razabladefilms]

@@justinlaurens bro you such an inspiration

[@rbmads5619]

somewhere i read that the 35mm is 'the eye of humanity'

[@Natahsz]

sigma 28 70 2.8 fullframe in apsc is the best unique lense for all

[@justinlaurens]

Sounds like a dope lens 💪

[@danielson_9211]

Was using the 85 1.4 then friend lent me his 85 1.2 was like dammm I thought the 1.4 was sharp that 1.2 is surreal sheshh what background hahah

[@justinlaurens]

Damn that’s cool I’d love to try it. The background must be butter 🤤

[@Razabladefilms]

What picture profile do you shoot photos in ?

[@justinlaurens]

For videos or photos?

[@Razabladefilms]

@@justinlaurens photos

[@leemeglie1473]

I have those two lenses but they’re both 1.8. I can’t afford the 1.4s 😢

[@justinlaurens]

The 50/85 at 1.8 still captures stunning images and tons of depth don’t worry! In fact I will often shoot at f2.2-2.5 with the 50mm

[@SvenZolo]

what would you recommend for talking head videos (a lens for making talking head videos). I guess the sigma 50mm then for photography i might do in future.

[@justinlaurens]

So I use the 50mm for my talking head KZbin videos - it means you can move the lens further away from you so it makes reading from a teleprompter look really natural. What type of talking head videos do you want to make? Vertical or horizontal format?

[@SvenZolo]

@@justinlaurens Horizontal, but with the camera beside the monitor screen because i will be having to look at the monitor in front of me because of the videos i will be making.

[@SvenZolo]

I appreciate the response btw. I have your course on my wishlist btw for when im able to afford someday. I really do feel like you are giving out alot of good content.

[@justinlaurens]

@SvenZolo So I’ve used the 50mm for those types of videos too and it has worked well. If you will be doing a lot of photography too then I would probably recommend that. Otherwise a 35mm might be better suited for that type of talking head footage. What type of camera do you use? (Important to consider full-frame vs. crop sensor impact)

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks so much bro that really means a lot. Send me an email when you’re ready I’ll provide a discount 😊

[@182-media]

I really dont like 50mm. Choose the 35mm over it any day. Sadly my 35 f1,2 is heavy AF

[@amirleon996]

Great choices, definitely needed for business. You did leave out the 35mm though, and I can see how, yet, do know, this is literally a GRAVE mistake. The 35mm is literally a "Master's" lens. Anyone can grab an 85 1.4 and go out and come back and be pleased, the same absolutely does not hold with the 35mm. A newbie definitely won't be able to produce much of anything with the 35, but definitely can with the 85. I've learned that the 50mm, is a sweet spot lens, and that spot is at F2. With the 50 and especially the 85mm, you have to arrange the subject... With the 35, you have to arrange the background completely, or it just won't work well.

[@kahotam7975]

Typo at 8:00 24mm should be 35mm

[@heshalamaduwantha3127]

I love your photos… they are anazing.. i like to photography.. but that is only dream.. because camera prizes in my country very high😅

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you my friend, stay positive and work hard and I'm sure one day you will be able to make your dream happen!

[@Dandis234]

Canon RF 28 - 70mm -f2 & RF 85mm - f 1.2.

[@justinlaurens]

Nice, solid range 👌

[@rafafit1904]

Definately rf 28-70mm f2 and rf 85 1.2, just becouse 70mm f2 is just like rf 50 1.2

[@jaytcapinpin]

I used to shoot primes...but then the Tamron 35-150mm came along.

[@justinlaurens]

Ouf that sounds like a stellar lens. What are you shooting mostly?

[@jaytcapinpin]

@justinlaurens It is! I shoot everything from portrait sessions to event photography with that lens. For sports I'll use a 70-200mm.

[@phatape]

I rock the 35mm 1.4 and 85 1.4mm. Although I wouldnt mind the 50mm 1.4 ...i feel it's a waste of money

[@justinlaurens]

The 85mm & 35mm duo delivers beautiful results - if you're happy with those focal lengths then no need to go to a 50mm for now. But down the line it could be a good option - its my personal favorite - so versatile!

[@gamerat30]

I prefer 35 and 85 combo than 50 and 80

[@95Ldunc]

I agree, there is a much better separation in focal length that provides dramatically different results.

[@Jakepf]

3:20 I'm pretty sure that 30mm is closer to the human eye than 50mm if I'm not wrong here.

[@justinlaurens]

It’s definitely 50mm haha

[@mathiaserichsen8177]

A 43mm is the closest to the human eye 👍🏻

[@mjr333]

​@@mathiaserichsen8177this is the correct answer

[@TUTWZRD]

RF 28-70 f2

[@justinlaurens]

💪

[@I0nut09]

The best is 35 and 85 1.4. 50mm has a strange focal length, I never liked how 50mm produces images. If you really want 50mm, you can get one for 200 euros. 35mm is a precious, extraordinary focal length and 85 just portrait. Of course you can do landscape with 85 or I know what else is going through your head, but it is for portrait

[@justinlaurens]

The 35mm/85mm is a great setup 👌

[@jbmedia8882]

My primes are 20, 35, 85, 135.

[@justinlaurens]

Quite the collection 💪

[@xsr900zius]

35 is 52 maybe on crop, here is error on 8:01

[@rafikz77]

Montreal sighting

[@justinlaurens]

Yess dude 👌