Don't listen to most photographers about what's the best portrait lenses to shoot portraits/headshots with or what lenses to spend your money on. As long as you're getting the results you need, nothing else matters. And one more thing.....I love how clear and fluid you are when you speak. It's a pleasure to listen to you!
@emilykimco
2 ай бұрын
100% agree! These are the lenses that get results for me, and I don't really see myself upgrading unless I really need to. Thanks so much!!
@michaelreaves6212
5 ай бұрын
Great video, glad KZitem recommended it! The quality of your audio is fantastic, btw!
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! Glad to hear the audio is good, I work hard on it hahah
@stevemadrid6522
5 ай бұрын
This is solid advice. When I started getting into photography, I used to think you had to chase the best, most expensive gear. After wasting some money, I realized I first needed to identify what my niche was going to be. After I did that, I could then build a kit that was best for that niche. I shoot portraits and events, so I have mid-range zooms and a couple of primes. In my opinion, you can work professionally with 2 lenses, 3 if you want to add an 85 or 50 prime.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! When I shoot events I typically also rent a 70-200, but since I only do those 1-2 times per year it doesn’t make sense for me to build it into my kit. If I get more into it I would definitely consider it!!
@stevemadrid6522
5 ай бұрын
@@emilykimco I generally shoot with an RF 28-78mm 2.0 and an old EF 70-200 2.8.Usually covers every situation I encounter. Keep up the great content!
@jgates
5 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the views (8.6k atm)! Good content! Love the branding also!
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Can’t take credit for the branding - I worked with an amazing designer who created it for me!
@40mmSummarit
4 ай бұрын
I agree with your sentiment on inexpensive lenses. Today's standards in lens design are so high that you don't need to buy top of the line gear to get professional results.
@karlweb1
4 ай бұрын
A Pro's Take on Lenses: Invest in Quality Glass! Hey everyone, I usually don't post here, but after watching this video, I felt compelled to share my thoughts. As my son likes to say, I'm an old head. I've been a professional photographer for 26 years and have had a camera in my hand for 49 years. I'm not a KZitemr; I'm a business owner with a studio. One piece of advice from my mentor, a Master photographer, has always stuck with me: "Marry your lenses and date the camera bodies." In simple terms, don't skimp on glass. A great lens will last for years. Sure, you can save money with third-party lenses, but that sometimes comes with hidden costs. I own a Sigma 50 Art and an 85 Art, and in the last couple of years, I've had to send them in for repairs, like tightening screws. Meanwhile, my OEM Canon lenses just work. As a working pro, my gear gets banged around, and if it's not made well, you'll know it. I'm not a Nikon guy, but I've attended the Nikon school twice. That said, mirrorless lenses are no joke. I used to adapt them, but now I own them-it's like night and day. I had a big shoot this past weekend, a high school graduation with 400+ kids. I rented two RF 85mm 1.2 lenses, and holy guacamole, Batman! They blew my Sigma 1.4 out of the water. If you're a working pro and charging clients, invest in your tools of the trade. Every lens has a sweet spot, but in a cheap lens, it's much higher than in great glass. And one more tip: Learn how to light. If you're good, no one will be able to tell you used a flash. The weather might not be consistent, but my Profoto lights sure are. Good luck and keep shooting! Karl
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
I love the quote about marrying your lenses and date your camera bodies, lol. I chose a 3rd party lens for my macro because I hardly used it when I had it, so I never needed to repair it. Agreed about lighting! I am also a working pro, but it's still a balance of what do you want to spend vs. what other tools can you use. Everyone is on a budget, and to this day, 200+ clients later, I still don't really see a need to upgrade my lenses *yet*. Especially with personal brand photography - they are usually more laid-back portrait sessions, so I can afford the .5 extra seconds it might take for my lens to focus. When I do shoot events, I rent higher quality gear, but since I only do those a couple of times a year, there's no need for me to own them.
@discasting
2 ай бұрын
My father is 81 years old photographer who's been taking photos since end of the 50's. He has been saying the same thing about investing in quality glass. He has seen how photography has changed over the decades a lot and he also jumped into digital photography in the early 2000's, learned to used Photoshop and all, but most of the basics regarding light (or physics to be more precise) and glass has not changed. That is why vintage lenses still work like magic if you know how to use them (and they're in good condition). Oh, and the same goes for quality tripods. He bought very good ones decades ago and now I use them for my video work with an added video head. He don't need the biggest tripods as much because he shoots digital nowadays and rarely with large medium format film cameras. I never became photographer per se, but I have benefitted immensely from my fathers wisdom on my video work. I am glad every time I see similar wisdom here on KZitem, so thanks for your great comment. Ossi, "a Nikon guy"
@jasonbodden8816
2 ай бұрын
@@emilykimco Exactly how I see gear as well. I also love Primes (I love zooms as well) but I'm probably not going to spend a ridiculous amount of money on any of them (well, never say never I guess lol).
@jasonbodden8816
2 ай бұрын
You can be a pro and not spend exorbitants of amounts of money on gear and still get amazing quality images. And that flash tip is nonsense. That's just ONE look with flash. Obvious flash is a stylized look and a very valid look as well. Nothing to do with whether you're good or not.
@jamesmcclain2125
4 ай бұрын
Great Video, Good common-sense photography
@basukisugito8929
5 ай бұрын
As hobby photographer I dosen't want to spend much on camera gear, and I also love manual lenses, I love use the Tokina 35-105mm f3.5 lens. I do have Olympus 75mm f1.8 but I just love the feeling of the Tokina lens so I use it much more and I use it on both Olympus and Sony medium format body
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Ooh great recs! I also loved the Tokina - that’s the macro lens I couldn’t remember the name of
@basukisugito8929
5 ай бұрын
@@emilykimco The Tokina 35-105mm f3,5 has "macro mode" but only in 35mm, but not a "real" macro lens. I use Tokina 75-300mm f5,6 Macro for macro photos. Take care of you cute photographer
@hoatd1993
5 ай бұрын
Having a zoom lens means you can choose where to place your camera instead of a fixed distance when using prime lenses. If it's a narrow place, use the wide end. If it's a wide place, use the tele end. And for video recording, you don't need a fast aperture lens such as f1.4 or f1.8 unless filming in low light situations.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Totally! That’s why I prefer it for video, but for photo the advantage of being able to shoot at 1.4/1.8 is great for me
@Eric_Dadtographer
5 ай бұрын
The shallow depth of field with F1.4 or F1.8 is still a desirable and sought after look when filming.
@1965Singaporean
4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 current technology: for prime 1.4 is the minimum, for zoom 2.8 is the minimum if u are serious into filming or photography.
@jasonbodden8816
2 ай бұрын
@@1965Singaporean Bullsh*t lol.
@duncanmacleod8066
4 ай бұрын
Gracias por este video. Lo estaba esperando
@brianhartger
4 ай бұрын
Interesting video! It's great to hear that that the dslr glass is working well for you on mirrorless body with the converter. My bank account hates the idea of me starting a new lens collection, so I have been putting off full-frame mirrorless. One of the benefits of mirrorless is supposed to be smaller and lighter cameras. But Nikon especially seems to be going bigger, heavier and more expensive with their lenses. The old "nifty 50" 1.8g is fast, cheap, good and light. Then new 50 1.8 z lens weighs and costs over twice as much and is bigger. I have never heard of a personal brand photographer, but I like the term because it creates clarity about who your client is and what types of images they need. Vignetting and lens distortion are not the same thing, but you make a great point about how they would stand out in a bad way when viewed on a website. I never considered that before.
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
Exactly how I feel about the new glass! I hate lugging around heavy and expensive gear.
@aravindanr7942
4 ай бұрын
Nice video only lens solution is 24-120 F4 is nice choice including 50 + 85mm
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah f4 isn’t quite wide enough for me, but I do like having that range for events
@5000Helme
4 ай бұрын
I respect your way but I partially disagree. Top line lenses of the cameras generation often make a huge difference in image quality. I agree on the fast-focussing aspect though.
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
Totally! If I had all of the funds in the world I would definitely have top of the line lenses. But for me, I'd rather take that money and invest it in other things in my business that will provide a greater return :) I also find that with the setup I have now after upgrading my main body, I'm able to get the high quality images that I need.
@stephanweiskorn6760
5 ай бұрын
Excellent video 😊!
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@chazztesa
4 ай бұрын
I have z50 and still using the 50mm 1.8g, crops make it around 75mm, so my gol is a full frame z5 next year
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
Yes I love this! Upgrading to a full frame was a really great decision for me in terms of low light capabilities.
@bitpuff
5 ай бұрын
Perspective distortion from a wide angle lens (strictly a function of the angle of view) is not the same thing as geometric distortion and vignetting introduced by lens elements. 50 and 85 mm can also have lens distortion (cheap 85's often tend towards pincushion) and most of them vignette wide open.
@elledriver3509
5 ай бұрын
Correct. There are lots of tutorials in which the "teachers" get this wrong. And so you can see how they really don't know what they are talking about. Perspektive distortion comes from the closer distance to your subject and has nothing to do with "flaws" of the lens like vignetting or lens distortion. It's always annoying when you see people giving tutorials and getting the basics wrong.😳😵💫😥
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the correction! As you can tell by the video, I’m not super into technical terms. But yup I meant perspective distortion!
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
@@elledriver3509very cool! Thanks!
@ScottJWaldron
5 ай бұрын
Great job on the video. 👍 Especially the point about lens distortion in regard to branding style photography.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@PhoneNHe
5 ай бұрын
Great insight and brief explained. I totally agree. Having my nifty-fifty as my priority lense 99% of the time on my mirrorless.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I like to keep it simple haha
@thephotodl4455
5 ай бұрын
Hi just stumbled upon the video. Are you sure your sigma 35mm has that much lens distortion? It tests very low for optical barrel distortion in tests. Sounds more like you're talking about perspective distortion when you get in closer to your subjects relative to surrounding elements.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Hey! Perhaps perspective distortion is right - as you can probably tell by this video, I’m not really big into the technical terms lol. I’ll look more into this - thanks!
@JuliusToltesi
4 ай бұрын
At 2:04 you mention the 50mm is what we see with our eyes. If you use a crop camera would you take that into consideration? You would use a 35mm for that natural look?
@jpdj2715
4 ай бұрын
It's about the angle of the lens. A nifty fifty for a full frame would instead be 350mm for an 8"*10" large format camera, or 25mm for micro4/3rds. Lens angles are usually specified across the frame diagonal, so horizontal and vertical angles will differ depending on aspect ratio.
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
Yeah I think a 35mm full frame lens on a crop camera would be similar! I’m not that into the technical specs so it would be worth double checking :)
@lorenschwiderski
5 ай бұрын
Nikon Z5 on sale $996 USD, and 40mm f2 lens $277 USD is pretty low priced for full frame. Excellent camera and decent lens. Add 50mm lens for around $600, which is sharp and you have a great setup. For portrait, you could add the 85mm. In regard to F stops, when including more information in a setting, I would say F4 to F11, with F5.6 being something where in the wider lenses offers more in focus. The F1.2 to f1.8 range might have eyes in focus and the nose and ears thrown out of focus in closer shots. Really, it is not needed. Sweet spot on the lens might be F5.6, or even F8. Try the F5.6 or F6.3. OK, you might already, but others reading this might be hooked on wide-open. Wide-open is great for use without proper amount of light. - Loren
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the rec! Many have mentioned the Z5. I typically only go above f2.8 when shooting with large groups of people, but I do try to be adventurous and experiment with things outside of my comfort zone :)
@bailey.nt86
4 ай бұрын
The 35mm F/1.8 Z has 0 distortion with automatic distortion correcting in the Z6ii. The 50mm f/1.8 Z is almost clinically perfect in the same way. It's actually Nikons sharpest 50mm they ever made. The only other reason to upgrade to these would be purely for video. It's a night and day difference. I own all Nikon brand lenses you mentioned in the video and the ones I've mentioned in the comment. As well as a Z6ii, and a D850.
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
Ooh yeah I don’t doubt that they’re amazing! I’m sure I will upgrade to them one day, but I’m definitely a “don’t fix it until it’s broken” kind of person lol
@bohofoto6929
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for such great information
@arndtbc
5 ай бұрын
I've owned all the lens you have and now I own all the expensive Z trinity and several 1.8 z primes. There is a difference but it's all personal preference and budget. The F mount lenses had a warmer tone and the Z are cooler I think in general. I have kept one F mount lens the 58mm 1.4 G. Its got a look for portraits especially B&W that has a ton of character and its super light. The 50 1.8z mount is spectacular and fairly inexpensive give it a try if you want try one of the Z lenes. Good luck with your channel!
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the rec! Definitely good to know that the Z mounts are worth it!
@bigrobotnewstoday1436
5 ай бұрын
You might also like the 135mm. You can get a old manual focus 135mm Minolta f2.8 for about $50.00 dollars plus a adapter I bought one years ago I think for $15.00 dollars.
@bigrobotnewstoday1436
5 ай бұрын
Since you have a Sony camera Sony does make a A-Mouunt adapter and the Minolta 135mm f2.8 with auto focus goes for about $130 dollars. I would have just updated my first comment but it's really hard on mobile browser.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Oh this is great! I don’t shoot a ton of product work but will def keep this in mind if I need another macro, thanks!
@bigrobotnewstoday1436
5 ай бұрын
@@emilykimco You can turn any lens into macro by getting extension tubes. Also there are macro filters you just screw onto the front of your lens and you have macro. The third way if you reverse your lens by just turning it around. I don't like this way that much but there are screw on filter adapters for example you screw in a adapter to the front of your lens to have a Nikon Z-Mount. I might be fine for small lens but I don't like the idea of that weight on the filter threads.
@CyclopsJoeVideos
4 ай бұрын
Great video . Subbed
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@Andre-Patterson
5 ай бұрын
Hello Emily, I just found your channel. Nice video! Just subscribed.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Welcome 😄
@joshmcdzz6925
4 ай бұрын
This is a mill sub channel in the making.. I can see it..
@fuzzytalz
3 ай бұрын
There is no native Z mount Nikon 85mm f/1.4. And stopping down the aperture means setting smaller lens openings than the maximum of f/1.4 or f/1.8.
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
lol yup now I know! Nobody has corrected me when I say “stop down” until this video 😂
@homer23422000
4 ай бұрын
This video is a perfect example of why pro photographers/videographers don't need 50 11 (a lot) of lenses for work. 2 or 3 get the job done.
@bigrobotnewstoday1436
5 ай бұрын
Just giving you a heads up filters can give you a ghosting orb effect if you are shooting when in the same direction as the sun. I got some of these artifacts in wedding photos so I removed my filters. Its rare to get them but it does happen. So now I just put my lens shades on for protection.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Ooh good to know! I have a filter on my 50mm but only because I lost my lens cap lol. I usually remove it on photoshoots but sometimes I forget
@bigrobotnewstoday1436
5 ай бұрын
@@emilykimco I would but a lens cap you don't want to mess up the screw threads from removing it to much.
@jasonbodden8816
2 ай бұрын
@@emilykimco New lens caps are cheap. Please, on all that is good in the world, get a new one lol.
@Todd_Kuhns
5 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video. Well done. Subscribed.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! Welcome!
@firstlast2034
5 ай бұрын
I am thinking it depends on what you are shooting. How about bird or wildlife photography?
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
For sure! I don’t shoot bird or wildlife photography so I wouldn’t know :)
@janvirtanen9110
5 ай бұрын
Whats personal brand photography 🤔
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Love this question!! Personal brand photography is essentially taking marketing photos for small business owners, usually solopreneurs. Brand photography in general has a lot of overlap with commercial work :)
@gregorybeale
5 ай бұрын
Isn't the natural view of the eyes 42.5 mm? The 40 mm lense is actually the closest to what the eye sees. 35 and 50 mm are a little bit wide and a little bit tighter respectively.😂
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
@@gregorybeale sure, I’m not big on precision. I mention the 50mm because it’s more commonly talked about and the lens that I have, so it’s the closest of my kit :)
@5000Helme
4 ай бұрын
Had the same question 😂.
@marlinwoodruff2292
5 ай бұрын
Great video and content perfect sound as well A-plus
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@jamesseward9263
5 ай бұрын
Great presentation! Thank you! 💕
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 😄
@koby1960
3 ай бұрын
Stopping down usually means smaller aperture not the other way around...
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
Lol yup, I know that now! 😂 Thanks for letting me know
@meyerardila8155
4 ай бұрын
Hi, Love your video, there is not 85mm F1.4 Z lens yet
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! Oh good to know! I just assumed there was one already 😂
@siyndrome
5 ай бұрын
This is the way. I do portraits and use FD and AI lenses on a Sony body
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Yessss love it!!
@jtes1442
5 ай бұрын
I understand there should be no unnecessary waste of money, but there are other ways to save money. You purchase the outstanding 50 1.8 Z for around $500 used. It would be less bulky than the F mount 50 1.4 and the Z adapter. Just saying.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Fair point! Since I already had the 50mm F mount I didn’t see a reason to upgrade. I’m sure I will one day but it’s been fine for me 😄
@paulgero
5 ай бұрын
Very well spoken. Subbed.
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!! Welcome!
@nethbt
5 ай бұрын
Get the ZF ma'am, trust me it's night and day...I don't even use native lenses, all adapted..had the Z6ii and I didn't realize how many shots I've missed with it, it was frustrating
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
Oh really? I haven’t had any issues with it! I’ll keep that in mind thanks for the rec
@viktorpaulsen627
4 ай бұрын
"Stop down" to 1.4? Stop down means to make the aperture smaller!
@Burritosarebetterthantacos
4 ай бұрын
She’s a pro😂
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
@@Burritosarebetterthantacoscool! Thanks!
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
like I said in the video, I am not into super technical terms. You get the gist of what I’m saying oops lol
@fincrattanaka4633
4 ай бұрын
only need one lens,tamuron 35-150 F2-2.8.and in future.we need 28-150 f1.8-2.8.that's all.
@AnthonyTadle
5 ай бұрын
agree,, but im mostly on 85..
@TheGoodContent37
4 ай бұрын
Me being a wedding photographer: "I'm F'ed 😖"
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
LOL I can’t speak to lenses to use at weddings. I’m too nervous to be a wedding photographer 😂
@deanle604
4 ай бұрын
You loose all the AF for the fun catching moment
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
I haven’t had this experience in personal brand photography! I don’t use this setup for events, just for portrait work. I use my Sony for events so I never miss a moment
@ernstvandijk6342
5 ай бұрын
Big kiss to Emily!
@StarLightDotPhotos
4 ай бұрын
I really like your earrings. Are those planets?
@emilykimco
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! They are polymer clay earrings that I got from a maker on Instagram - I cannot for the life of me find the account of the maker though 😅
@hansholck5982
5 ай бұрын
"You don't need bla bla lenses... But I upgraded a perfectly fine body"? ;)
@emilykimco
5 ай бұрын
I upgraded from the D750 to Z6ii for video purposes :) I kept it for a while! But then i booked my first video only gig and built my Sony upgrade into the bid.
@kodave1188
5 ай бұрын
first like
@joekelly9369
4 ай бұрын
Im sorry i use fast pro nikon lenses because theyre absolutely brilliant super fast super sharp save lots of sensor cleaning , which is why i ditched my primes in a bag, and 50mm isnt standard its slightly wide than human perception , its actually 70mm thats standard [Theres a good reason theres a 70mm at either end of each pro lens!] 70mm is what human vision percieves as standard without parralax error or movement dirrerence
@emilykimco
3 ай бұрын
Interesting! Someone else told me in the comments that it’s 40mm. I don’t actually know. 😂 but 50mm feels close enough to me
@jasonbodden8816
2 ай бұрын
@@emilykimco Well, it's certainly not 40mm but you're good with 50mm for a lot of things.
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