Camera Lenses Explained: What Every Beginner NEEDS to Know

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Sony 16-50mm OSS Lens (APS-C Kit lens) ➡️

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 (APS-C) ➡️

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 (APS-C) ➡️

Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 (Full frame) ➡️

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 (Full frame) ➡️

K&F Concept Step Up Ring Adapter Set ➡️

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 – Camera Lenses Explained!
0:17 – What Does a Lens Do?
0:37 – Camera & Lens Mounts
1:34 – Focal Length & Field of View (FOV)
2:55 – Lens Compression
3:23 – Lens Distortion
3:47 – Prime vs Zoom Lenses
5:21 – What Does Aperture Do?
6:39 – Constant & Variable Aperture
7:27 – Full Frame vs. APS-C Lenses
7:56 – Crop Factor Explained!
9:30 – Autofocus & Manual Focus
10:19 – Minimum Focus Distance
11:00 – Focus Breathing
11:55 – Lens Stabilization
12:43 – Lens Hood
13:03 – Lens Threads & Filters
13:48 – What Lens Should You Buy?
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5 Comments

  1. Share your dream lens and why! Let us know below! ⬇
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  2. A lot of info for someone thinking of beginning the challenge of photography. But you are the most comforting and less stress instructor I’ve listened to. Thanks

  3. Says he uses Sony cams, suggests cams and lenses be as synchronise as possible, shows off Sony lenses the entire video…then doesn’t mention a single Sony lens at the end of it when suggesting lenses…. Are you fucking with us with that one??

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