why every photographer needs the 50mm 1.4 lens
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- My personal review and experience with the 50mm 1.4 lens which is one of my favorite lenses!
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Thanks for always including examples
I recently just upgraded to the 50mm1.4 (had the 1.8) and I fell in love even MORE with the 50! it's a great lens!
Just got my first full frame, 5d mkiii and a 50 1.4 tonight. I'm very excited now to go out and use it!!
You can purchase the 50mm 1.4 certified refurbished from canon for about $220. You save about $100 and it honestly looks brand spankin new 😏
"I never feel guilty shopping at Zara because I got some cute stuff" -stuff I say to my husband anytime I go shopping lol. Love your sense of humor and this video is very helpful. Keep them coming. I am such a newbie.
Hey Jess could you do a video were you show us and compare your photos and how they have improved over the years :) I think that would be really helpful for beginners to show them that even the best have started from zero :) luv ya
of course!! great idea! thank you oxox added to my list
great! can't wait for the video :)
I remember the first lens I bough was the 50mm 1.4, and it was because you suggested it to me. So thank you for doing that, it is amazing. It's my go to lens.
Jessica, you should make a video on how much your service cost when you were still starting out as a photographer. That would be really helpful for us beginners. Thanks!
The short hair looks really good on you 😊
For the last 2 years i have been using 85mm lens, now i started using the same 50mm f1.4 and it is great. Wished i used it sooner. My travel lens along with 24-105 for events. But 50mm f1.4 is just pure heaven! Light and great bokeh!
Just a video idea bc i wonder this all the time: any tips on doing photography while stuck at home or not having a model to photograph?
Evan @Goner I think taking photos of yourself is away to practice
Time lapse animation on a kitchen table.
2020 and this just makes a whole lot more sense
I love my 50 1.4. It's my definite go to. I have a hard time removing it from my camera at times lol
I have a challenge for you! Using a kit lens on your shoot to show equipment doesn't matter
When you're shooting professionally, equipment does matter.
I'm sure jess and you know what I mean. That a kit lens isn't all that bad, it's the persons creativity.
I was just going to ask her that! Also using something like a T5 rebel beginners camera for a photoshoot.
+Boo Sracic yeah that's cool but I don't know if she wants to spend the money on another body just to do it lol, a kit lens is much cheaper
Devin F Hahaha of course equipment matters Pros just say that to help motivate people It's like saying a stick Honda will perform in a race the same as a true rice burning machine!!! 😝
I'm thinking about getting the 1.8. How does that compare to the 1.4?
Just has one less f stop. Unless youre shooting concerts or very very low light it wont make much difference - at least not enough to justify the price difference.
Hey Jessica, really enjoyed your thoughts on the 1.4. Wonderful photos you took, as well.
I just wanted to leave my two cents on the 1.8 lens; I am not sure if Canon re-constructed the build of the lens, or if other people are more harsh on their reviews of the product (although I seldom meet anyone who is as critical as myself), but I have been using the 1.8 for a few months now (hoping to upgrade to the 1.4 soon), and my initial impression was that the build quality is excellent for how small the lens is.
It doesn't feel cheap and plastic-y like my kit lens, it has a fair amount of weight to it, and the picture quality is rather good. My only real complaint about it is the annoying amount of time it takes to focus, which is why I want to upgrade to the 1.4, as I have heard it performs much better in terms of speed. So I just kind of want to put it out there that the 1.8 is still a great lens, especially for someone on a tight budget, and that I don't think it would break very easily. I think it would have to be dropped a few times to suffer any damage.
Anyway, again I really enjoyed the video, first video on your channel that I have watched, and I am happy to be a new subscriber.
I like the 100mm F/2. Also not an L series. I like the 100 because I don't like being too close to people. I'll step back and use the 135 F/2L as well. I keep the 24-70 2.8 ii on there 99% of the time though. I don't like to blowout the background as much as I used to either. I also do video and I used to blow the background out way too much. In video I'd have people walking in and out of focus. I'll set a full frame camera on F/7 now. Background is still fairly blown out if you're close to the person.
Oh, the 135mm f/2 L is absolutely amazing for portraits...If I have the space!
Hi! So I was wondering, how does the camera body affect the quality of the picture? I'm a bit of a beginner you see.
Lenses are more important. The better lenses are expensive but will last many years.
Hey, Jessica. I have a canon 80D body. I was just wondering what body you use and if you think mine is a good one or not. Thanks!
I really hope they do a refresh of the 1.4 already. Because the 1.8 version aready did and the 1.2 got the refresh also on R-lineup recently. The 1.4 is neglected!
Good review. The motor was bad for my 1.4 and eventually I gave it up. But I really miss the 50's color and everything and now I am getting a new one, with the hood on. I read somewhere the hood was important as the aluminum lens frame could deform and make the motor break down.
That's definitely one of my favorite lenses. It's affordable and you can get amazing shots out of it! I don't see any problems with sharpness if you shoot outdoor and it's way easier then the 1.2 to replace it in case something happens. It's a very good investment.
And I love your work! Keep up inspiring people!
For the longest time my 50mm 1.4 got no love from me...but recently I started using it and now i'm wondering why I thought I didn't like it! It hardly leaves my camera now. Wouldn't swap it for the 1.2. Some L's are worth it, but i'm not convinced on the 50.
I was wishing for one positive video on the 1.4, as most of the videos out there show a thumbs down to this one compared to newer technology and better elements 50mm from sigma or others out there. Thank you.. I finally dusted mine and have started using it positively!!
that shot of the girl walking down the sidewalk is absolutely fabulous.
This is great! I wanted the 1.2 after seeing all of your videos. So about 2 month a go I settled and just bought the 1.4. So glad that i did! It really is the go to lens.
I don't have a 1.2 and never really wanted one. They have very limited use a ff camera due to the distortion and shallow depth of field. I have have the Sigma Art 1.4 which I would put up against almost any lens for sharpness and as all Sigmas built like a tank. My favourite two lenses are my Tamron 25-70 (unfortunately I can't recommend because of some very reliable re views around some duds, I think I struck very lucky) and both my 70-200, I use the 2.8 IS in the studio but more often I have the f4 on one of my cameras due to its weight and size. There is no right and wrong with lenses, just preferences and thankfully photographers tend to be an individual bunch and it's unlikely you will get two with the same preferences. I think with your view of the world you'd make an amazing travel photographer. Try taking a few more photos of the things you see, but take them as you see them not as everyone else does. If you can photograph people successfully you can definitely shoot 'things'
Canon 50mm 1.4 and the Canon L 100mm 2.8 Macro all you really need for portrait/fashion stuff i've found. The 100mm is so sharp.
I like the 1.4 but I don't know what it is, but the 1.2 has something magical about it... I can't explain it, it's just creamy beautiful!
Thanks for the advice, I was thinking about get rid of my 50mm 1.4 since I have the 85mm 1.8. Definitely change my mind
when it says... if it falls on the floor I'll buy another one... lighter and it has the necessary quality... especially for travel or long walks... It helped me make up my mind ;) grateful
I just got this lens yesterday. Can't wait to go shoot!
Thanks. I loved Buffy until the end!
one of my favorite lenses also, the quality and colors are amazing really
+Jessica Kobeissi I LOVE that that is the lens you use. Makes me smile and maybe feel a little bad for all the people who wasted a lot of money to damage their wrists with a huge lens which provides almost no benefit that anyone besides the most rigorous of pixel peeper would notice.
I have only 50mm 1.4 for portrait.
I KNEW THERE WAS MORE THAN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY I LOVED. BUFFY IS MY FAVORITE SHOW. JESSICA. I LOVE YOU.
I recently bought this exact lens, haven't been able to play with it much.
Also love your new haircut!
Would this lens be a good match for the Canon 70D?
I use that lens too, it has a weak motor in it so I need to help it manually to focus but I like the bokeh.
Is this lens still your favourite? Or the 24-70mm f2.8? :p
Which lens would you suggest to use for Wedding Photography? (Canon lenses) I have an 85mm and a 50mm that I've been using for portraiture but I want to work my way up to weddings 🤓
Probably a 70-200L or a 135L.
+MeltedSundae Omg!!! Thank you so much for your input, I almost didn't expect a response but had my fingers crossed. I know not everyone's questions get answered by the person themselves but I'm glad the audience can be helpful
best lens for weddings, by far, is the 35mm, try it and see (you can rent one)
As you can see you have like 3 different answers. Rent them out and see what's best for YOU.
+Lakeshow07 Lol!!! I'm going to have to rent a few and see
yessss :) this does answer so many questions about this lens ! thank you Jessica :) i've been wanting this lens !
Hey What camera were you using for these shots ? 5d series?
The whole creamy background thing it's creamy at 1.4 too so even if you do like the creamy background you can stil go for the 1.4.i shoot as high as 2.8 and it's still "soupy" there. Lol
Nice. Cool to know you use the 1.4 so often and that it isn't always about having the 'red ring'. It is a affordable, quality lens. Have you had any issues with the Autofocus on it? Mine works 50% of the time depending on its mood. Also, Sonic.. #YesPlease
Nice shots of the models .
that's my favorite lens too. thanks Jess for the review.
I feel like the quality of the pictures with the 50mm 1.8 is not that well... doyou think so too? Should I buy the 1.4?
For portraits/lifestyle photos, do you recommend the 50mm 1.4 over the Sigma 35mm 1.4 (Canon)?
a 30mm by sigma is cheaper and greater quality to me. but 30 mm by far
Sigma all the way. It's sharp as heck and 0 chromatic abberation.
30mm is too wide for portraits, 50 is a minimum. I don't know why she uses 50 so much, 85mm or 70-200mm are much better focal lengths.
Also if u're doing portraits, with 30mm you have to be in people's face, literally.
50mm is not really a minimum. You can get pretty good portraits with minimal distortion with a 35mm. 50mm is super good, because you can shoot almost anywhere. 85mm is sometimes too close indoors etc., but nevertheless 85mm is the best focal length for fashion. 70-200 makes the background juicy af, but it has limitations as well. 50mm is just more versatile, but obviously anyone would use a 85 or 70-200 if it wasn't limited to open spaces or super close portraits in tight spaces.
I own both, the sigma 35 is amazing! Definitely not too wide for portraits.
My favourite is the 50mm 1.4 aswell!
I just bought a 50 1.4 first nikon lense bought as well. Awesome lense!!
Is it ever possible for the 1.8 to look close like the 1.4 quality?
Just found your channel a couple days ago..been binge watching your videos keep up the great work
How do I make a video using this lens? As far as getting a nice clear focus on me if I'm moving. It's for a fitness demo video.
Is there a difference between the 1.2 and the 1.4 in terms of image quality? Or do you find them to be identical?
3-4 hundred $ is the vage on entire month in romania 😐
Heyy Jess. I love your work so much. Your comparison between the 1.2 l and the 1.4 is great deal of help for beginners like me. I just had a question which you said at the end of the video about the 1.8 Lens. I have been using 1.8 lens on a canon entry level camera and I feel that the focusing is great at a pretty cheap price but I am really interested in the 1.4 lens as I ll be upgrading my camera body to a 80D. So my real question is that should I buy the 1.4 lens because I am getting great results from 1.8?
Also lots of love from India ❤️
Im so happy i found this video i will def buy this lense thanks girl
Dear Jessica which 1.4 lens is it? I know about diffrent quality lenses
Hi Jessica. have you ever had to calibrate any of your lenses
Interesting. I'm a photographer since the film age, when 50mm / normal lens usually came in a kit with a camera, so I used it for decades. However, these days, despite owning many iterations, I can easily live without it.
just bought a nikon 50 1.4 and i can't wait fo use it. ☺️
Love your new hair! looks very sophisticated
Fantastic lens, i just bought it AGAIN today, i did buy it once before, sold it.. Big mistake so bought another :)
50 1.4 is my favourite, just after the 85 1.8 💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖💕
my 1.4 got some problem... it does not focus sharp anymore. =/
What lense would you recommend for a wedding?
Great content. I've been watching your videos for a while now and enjoying them.
Sower gamilah!
Would it be worth upgrading from the 1.8?
Lexi I'd say yes! 😊
Bought both and returned 1.4 because 1.8 is noticeably sharper.
Do you recommend the canon 1.4 or the sigma 1.4 for professional work
My first lens was the 1.8 but I sooo wish I spent a little more for this lens! In due time. :)
From one photographer to another, the Canon 50mm F/1.4 Lens is not good. There has been so many complaints on that glass. It’s not as sharp.
Do you think that a 50mm 1.4 is a good lens for a crop sensor camera? like a rebel t3i? I'm worried it won't be wide enough and it will be difficult in some situations to get a picture because I won't have enough room!!
What are you using for weddings?
Definitly want to get the 50mm 1.4 CANON.
Jessica, you look AMAZING!!! ps thank you for all your helpful videos. Love all of them.
Hello Jess, you said you like to shoot at f/2.8, So how is the new Canon 1.8 STM lens ?? Its build quality and STM lens is a grt upgrade to the old niftfifty.
I also saw videos where the photographers said shooting at f/1.4 also causes softness in the photos.
So if i would be shooting at f/1.8, which lens would be better, Canon 50mm 1.4 or 50mm 1.8 ??
the 1.4 wide open will show haze when focused at close distance. if that's unacceptable for you, then the stm is your best bet.
great video as always.. and hair looks good!
I love her sooo much and her styles of videos, does anyone know any other youtubers like her? I follow Jessica Whitaker and Irene but other than that I don't know any, thanks :)
Julia Trotti
Do u usually shoot with it wide open?
What f stop you use most often?
1.8 or 2.0 seem to be the best for me! But I can use 2.8 if I want to do a full body or something :P I hardly use 1.4 or 1.2 nowdays...
+Jessica Kobeissi have you tried the 50 1.4 art lens? If so, any significant differences?
never tried it! would love to review it though, ill try to see if i can rent it out!
I love your videos... thanks for always doing such a great job!
I've been following you since long time! You got me into the 50mm 1.2. I save money and got my lens 2 month ago. Now you switch your favorite! :-( Now Im looking forward to upgrade my body camera, first pro......What do you recommend . Thank you for your videos!!!!
Im loving the hair
is the 1.4 fits on canon rebel slr1 ?
still relevant. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.
You are absolutely hilarious... Love your sense of humor so much.
Love your videos always so helpful
If you get a *sharp copy* of the f1.4 ... WOW!!!!!!!
What do u think about sigma 35 1.4 dg ?
Very super random... Not being a creep, but I have the same cat mug in black lol. Love all your vids Jess 😊
Yow. Thanks for sharing your go to. I'm a total noob at this stuff but would this lens also do well in video? Shout out from Leb.
How are you guys doing? I am going to get 35mm lens but I am so confused between choosing Sigma 35 art, which had a percent of defect concerning focus and a Tamron SP 35mm, which has VC. What do you think about these two lenses?
yongnuo 35mm 1.4 on amazon :)
I sold my 1.4 for 1.8 STM. Honestly , I didn't regret it.
Djordje Mustur I'm thinking of doing the same. What was your reasoning?the 1.8 is alot cheaper too!
I love ur attitude and that ur funny as well❤️
What settings do you hav these pics at? I love it
Thank you for the great insight!
i was thinking about buying either 50mm 1.4 or 85mm 1.8 !! i still ddnt decide which one is the best for me, i have the 24-70mm 2.8 ll , can you please help me choosing ? thanks in advance :) !
Greetings from lebanon :D !!
85mm because you are not duplicate focal lengths and the aperture reasonably wide.
You sold it! Going to Best Buy today lol
i really appreciate the video jess. Thank you. your channel is really inspiring to me as well. :)