Which LENSES should I use for FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY?!

[@eveliinakokko6405]

Ive watched eons of videos about lenses but you are the first one who actually explains the difference between lenses in a way I can understand. Thank you!

[@Raychristofer]

Sis this is an outstanding lens and food photography breakdown. I watch a lot of Photography reviews and sometimes they waste your time. Lenses is one of my favorite things to review on my channel sometimes it takes me weeks to research shoot and edit it. I'll definitely check out more of your videos. Respect

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Raychristofer this is soooo wonderful to read! Thanks for the lovely comment! I’m so glad you found it useful!

[@sarahehlinger]

This is so great! The best explanation of differences in lenses I've ever seen- thanks!

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Sarah Ehlinger I’m so glad you found it useful!

[@richardrichardson5312]

This is hands down one of the best explanations of this subject i've ever seen. likd & subd.

[@prakashabraham3136]

One of the most informative, content-rich, authoritative photography videos I've ever watched. Thank you so much

[@claudfrancis2368]

I swear this math of camera is is never going to get in my head.

[@tonypmedia]

Don't need it anyways. This is photography ... There's no "right lens for _you_". ALL lens are perfect... it's about what works for the shot. In simplicity, crop factor is nothing more than (what your camera reduces to * The lens) = ACTUAL mm your lens equals. Nobody had time for all the math mess. Just makes you sound smarter. You know your camera when you shoot with it.

[@peanutpodcasts]

this broke down the difference way better than any other video! thank you!

[@EzMeck]

great video, but looking at 6:49 , I see the cloth near knife tip has a change in shape, they are not taken at the same time.

[@pietermoons1323]

This has been so very useful. A few extra examples would have made it even better. (like when you were going over your own lenses) But your video has helped me so much. Thank you!

[@zezo1991]

I don't usually leave comments, but I just had to tell you how amazingly useful this video is. to the point and simplified. Thank you for the great content

[@simplyceecee]

Best lens review for food photography ever. Love the photographic comparisons and examples. Great teaching style!!

[@nevillemcfarlane6094]

Amazing overview!Be blessed and stay healthy! One love ❤️

[@handmadedesigns3000]

Thanks for great knowlege on 'Choosing Lens'. It certainly will help me in my newly started Jewelery Business on Esty. God Bless you.

[@Sarah-fe8uk]

Needed a quick refresher. This provides a brilliant breakdown - thanks so much!

[@bencater8427]

Love the detailed explanation. Nobody else does that. Keep up the good work!

[@kimberleylarmouth3724]

This is the most helpful food photography video I've EVER seen! Brilliant work, thanks so much.

[@HitchCollections]

You know what .. you are stunning mate .. cheers from Surrey

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Thanks so much! I am from Surrey originally woo!

[@justintribble9087]

This is such a good video. Wow. Haven’t heard techniques and equipment explained so thoroughly yet simply. Dope

That was one of the best videos on lenses ever. So underrated. Well done!!!

[@fernandonieto6672]

Such a simple and thorough lens breakdown, I wish all informative videos were like this.

[@TommiGirl]

I really like your explanation about camera types and then your detail on explaining how to choose the best lens for me, not someone who likes a lens and thinks I should by it because they like. Thank you for the video.

[@LaurenCarisShort]

So glad you liked it Tommi! That's the idea, there is no one perfect lens, it really depends on you, your camera and what you're trying to shoot!

[@TommiGirl]

Thanks Lauren! I appreciate your response! :-)

[@lifewithlade6844]

You're a really good teacher , this is so informative and i cant wait to watch more of your videos.

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Thank you! 😃 So happy to have you here!

[@sheriwilson4928]

I am so thankful for this video! Thank you for such a detailed description of all of this information. You answered every one of my questions! 💗💗💗💗 I am a beginner in food photography, and really needed to watch this 💗💗

[@lameclothing]

The most helpful video I've seen in regards to food photography. Thank you!

[@mariofernandezgomez7857]

Just arrived to your channel today and i can not love you and your work more. Keep on vanguard, a kiss from Spain!!

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Welcome! Thank you so much!

[@certs743]

Great video. Lovely job explaining things and following up with photos to show visually the difference between various lenses.

[@zoemcclean7276]

So glad I just discovered your channel Lauren, I'm a food stylist but also take the shots for work too. Finding this whole photography journey a minefield. You are going to be my guru as I'm after a new camera and lens, having outgrown my trusty old favourite. I've got a lot of understanding to take on board :)

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Ahh thank you so much! I feel the same way as you about food styling! A lot for me to learn in that department!

[@olivetree734]

Lauren you are great and I am a big fan Best wishes from Switzerland

[@francoisgervais1]

Wow I’m blown away by the board length that seems so different at 6:45

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Right! It's crazy the impact a lens can have!

[@theodorepaul2127]

Thank you very much. Learned a lot.

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Great to hear!

[@Asemkamal]

this is so useful .. thanks lauren

[@THEFOODDEE]

Awesome video ! 100mm is my fave lend just waiting for a RF lens to come out

[@MauriaMooreMedia]

Love the way you broke everything down

[@bridgetolson167]

Fantastic video! Really helped me clear up a lot of misconceptions about focal length in particular. Thank you!

[@ckmiffy]

So helpful!! You broke it down so well.

[@kitchenimpossible7543]

very nicely & simply put for a beginner like me.... thanks a lot.

[@Nicholasxie]

Such a helpful video on taking food photographs. If only the 90mm lense is more affordable!

[@justproproductions1107]

You are amazing! You are sou helpful, im from spain (sorry for my english) and i see your videos all the time, thank you for help photographers like me!

[@sophiemiller6355]

Thanks for the video. One question, why can’t you just crop into a picture in post (given we have such large MP cameras now) instead of using a macro lens?

[@deliciousandkosher1390]

LOVED this super informative video! Which lense are best for cooking videos like a food network type video, not a tasty top-down video?

[@jessestarks3128]

Excellent information on lenses in general without being overly abstract arty or tech geeky.

[@Oliver_Fox_AI]

Whoa, this is exactly what I needed. Uper helpful and informative. Thanks!

[@Tegeranets]

Excellent explanation! Thank you for sharing!

[@nataliaschardosim3044]

This is so good! Thanks!

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Thanks so much for the comment :D

[@legorretacomics7181]

This video helped me out so much! thank you!!!

[@DeniseKeniston]

Seriously! That was an amazing video! I appreciate the specific and reliable information. Well done! I subscribed to your channel.

[@professornegisongs4413]

Very nicely explained.

[@Jartisann]

very good explanations. would have appreciated more photos included as you were explaining things. thanks!

[@bonjbonc]

You are an angel from heaven . Terima kasih kongsi maklumat ini. Video penerangan terbaik 🥰

[@maximodp1]

Thanks!!

[@mark83175]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@LaurenCarisShort]

You're welcome!

[@meiyin7400]

best explanations video! helped me alot when deciding which lens i should buy. Thank you

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markmurphy5486]

Wow, this really cleared a whole load of stuff up for me.. thank you so very much!

[@amreennihongo8349]

Very informative 😊😊

[@AxelMansillavlog]

This video was great! helped a lot, you def know your lens and cameras! thanks!

[@lluvia3thkpsp]

❤️

[@jennycabot3032]

Fabulous explanation thank you 😊

[@huwpenson2678]

50mm 1.8 and 100mm macro !

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Great choices!

[@Azzaahmed1234_]

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[@lucimariscal5344]

Muchas gracias, aunque no hablo súper excelente inglés. Te entendí bien, todo súper bien explicando 🙌🏼

[@kmert7440]

Thanks for sharing. Great video. I find the 50mm lens as the best for most of my shoots. Do you have any recommendations on which lens to use if you are using a lateral tripod, looking down at the food?

[@abtyne]

There is a Sony 90mm Macro lens G master but not any Sony Zeiss 90mm macro! Am I wrong?

[@khunpingpong]

super lovely info...more references would be great. Hungry for more but full for now ^^

[@Blessingodiasee]

Hello, Please I'm about to get the canon 800d for food photography, is it a good a start, a bit confused as canon eos 2000d is cheaper too. 800d vs 2000d, Please I really need your help

[@randyrahmandar46]

Ive been using 800d for almost a year for food photography. Coupled with 100mm L series macro and sigma 50mm dg. Both lenses are designed for full frame but i like how they behave on each photo that i took. 100mm would be around 160mm and 50mm would be around 80mm on a cropped sensor camera.

[@Maestromarksherwin]

Need your advice. I already have a Canon 50mm 1.2L but thinking which one I should get between Canon 100mm 1.2L IS USM or Canon 85mm 1.4 IS. Im more of a food photographer but do a lot of video also. Thanks

[@bakingpinoy3112]

Hi Lauren i have canon m50 and i do some food vide vlog and food photography what kind of lens can you suggest if i want a closer shot that doesn't have too much blur, its like i wanted to see every details on the photo

[@LaurenCarisShort]

You'd want something that you can shoot at a very narrow aperture with, if you're going to be close to your subject you're probably going to want f/16 upwards to keep the background in focus. It's a mix of aperture and the depth of your scene and perspective that affect the background blur. Hope that helps!

[@weddingstoriesbykj2548]

Amazing & deep down Knowledge

[@zacmuturi4522]

Well, this was a really well thought out breakdown, thanks a lot.

[@derekchan2655]

I concern abt distortion which lense fit my style

[@jamilibrahimli190]

But what about camera ? Is 80d good for food photography ?

[@myhappyworld1313]

Very informative thanks for sharing 😊❤️

[@HelloWorld-ky4qp]

Thank you..!

[@LaurenCarisShort]

You're welcome!

[@nkemandeniola]

i loved this.. thanks for sharing , i cant wait for more uploads

[@lorenavera4842]

Hi, I love your video, great information, but I have some question. which is better 90mm macro G or 100mm GM?

[@mostafamohamed9329]

what about canon ef 24-70 f4L is usm ?

[@LauralieMafolo]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@duyguturkmen8402]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@vishwasbandivdekar4746]

Awesome .. thanks for making this video

[@yoitskatrin]

THIS IS SO SO HELPFUL! THANK YOU! LOVE YA! HAHA

[@LaurenCarisShort]

I'm so glad Katrin!!

[@Zinurx]

Your beautiful and the video is amazing, good explanation 👍🏻 keep it up

[@kawabye1370]

just subscribed to your channel, I loved this video! can I also ask you a recommendation? do you perhaps know or suggest a fuji lens in particular? I already have a 35mm (which correspond to a 50mm full frame so I would use that for flatlays) and I'm still considering which lens I should buy to add to my kit. I checked the 60mm macro and the 55-200 but I don't know!

[@LaurenCarisShort]

I don't have personal experience with Fuji lenses, but I would personally go for the 60mm if you're on a crop sensor. That's what I had when I was on a crop sensor and loved it!

[@kalyan1987m]

Hi.. which lens do you use with your canon 80D?

[@renguiao]

Thanks for sharing, learned so much

[@LaurenCarisShort]

So glad to hear that Reniel!

[@skanjilal2608]

Which camera & lense did you use for the top down photography shown initialy in your video, it would have been better if you could have shared some demo as well, thanks

[@LaurenCarisShort]

S Kanjilal S Kanjilal that was on my 55mm :) i hope you found the comparisons of the different lenses in my example useful!

[@skanjilal2608]

Too useful no doubt abt it, thank you once again and waiting for more such

[@Dan_Js]

Nice feed photography video.

[@saidikaniki1632]

Superb Review!!!😊

[@paulfernandez4515]

Great tips...just wondering if you shoot stock photography..???...Thank you for the video

[@SandeepSharma-ri3bx]

Thanks

[@happybucket7085]

👍

[@ryank7911]

Thank you for the awesome video! You explained it very well why you can’t move closer with a lower focal length, but I was just curious if the same funky thing would occur if you used a 100mm length and backed away from the subject. Thanks again :) subbed

[@ryank7911]

Also out of curiosity, were the lenses you used for the three photos used on a full frame or a crop sensor camera to mimic the a 28mm, 50mm, & 100mm length?

[@LaurenCarisShort]

You're welcome! If you move back with a long focal length, you wouldn't get the same distortion but you'd need to move SUPER far back to get the same subject size! Hope that makes sense! The images in this video were shot on a crop sensor (so the mm are equivalent), but I use a full frame now :)

[@MA-hd4or]

there are a lot of differences between full frame and crop. When you say : Well... not really.... it is a very big understatement. Also if you put a crop lens on full frame the mirror will hit the lens and possibly damage your camera so it is more than just vignetting ( at least for canon ef and efs)

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Well yes, if I gave every single difference between a crop and a full frame in one video it would be very long ;) as per the video... this was about lenses, so focal length is the most relevant comparison.

[@blochincuius]

Great video! If I want the effect of the 50 mm on a micro 4/3rd sensor, which focal lenght should I use?

[@jean-marcschwartz2525]

A 25 mm👌

[@lilysdad85]

Hi, I've just found you're channel and I'm so glad I love your videos. I was just wondering I have a canon 80d and want to invest in a macro lens for my food photography what would you suggest. Thanks

[@incredible421]

Which lens u bought?

[@petchberry4456]

Good lens as far but really at top in price 😮

[@metro6028]

very informative! Thank you! Have you done any fresh meat photography? i'm having a hard time because of the many reflective surfaces on meat (it's a wet product) i was wondering if you had any tips to minimize those spots, Thank you!

[@LaurenCarisShort]

I think the key is shooting it super fresh, so pre-lighting is key. Also the specular highlights can be really nice if you get the light in the right position!

[@FidaaHaddad]

Thanks for this great info What about 60mm nikon macro lens plz?

[@marcoss6212]

I have the Nikon 60mm micro, and it does fantastic! Most of what I shoot is with the 60mm, depending on where I shoot space wise, then I use Kenko extension tubes to bring it to 105mm, and if you want to be more creative, use a crop sensor camera like the D500 with a 1.5 crop factor, even closer without moving the camera. The 60mm micro lens is the sharpest Nikon lens there is, less glass elements in it.

[@FidaaHaddad]

@@marcoss6212 thank u so much 😍

[@marcoss6212]

@@FidaaHaddad You're welcome

[@komi114]

Kit lens and good lighting with some PS skills. I love my photos. I’m looking at other lens only for fun now. But if you love what you see and shoot then I think we would get much more diverse photography as my social media feeds are so samey samey now. Your videos are AMAZING btw.

[@LaurenCarisShort]

I agree! You don't need a huge collection to create some great stuff. And great advice... don't be afraid to create things DIFFERENT to what we see on social media every day!

[@JonniArmani]

Fantastic video,)

[@acidsnow5915]

what an intersting video! always wondered about this maybe i chose the wrong lens the last time i shot food the shots were crappy :P thanks for sharing this with us

[@LaurenCarisShort]

Haha which lens do you have? I bet the shots weren't crappy!!!

[@fjuraa]

awesome