LENS #1
A KIT LENS
AS YOUR WIDE SHOT
We know the kit lens was designed to disappoint (to force upgrades) but if you're on a budget, there are times you can make it work.
THE CHALLENGE:
Can You Survive?
PROVE YOU DON'T NEED EXPENSIVE LENSES, OR THE PERFECT CAMERA TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL CONTENT.
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WIDE = A Kit Lens?
We know kit lenses aren't ideal, because how could anyone NOT love a variable aperture lens? However, I've tested quite a few of them that actually work. What's really interesting is, on a full-frame camera you can even use an adapted vintage 35-70 or 28-70 (if you don't need auto focus, that is).
TIGHT = A Nifty 50
When camera companies cared more about quality (and didn't force upgrades) every camera included one of these. I don't think anyone would say these aren't good, but are they good enough to produce professional work? They are (and I've tested many). Plus, if you add a vintage Vivitar 2x MACRO TELECONVERTER (#ad) you'll score a decent macro too!
TELE = 1990s 70-300
I remember the time when nobody liked these (it was when they were included in camera kits, sometime in the 1990s). What makes these great is combining them with a (2x crop sensor) Micro Four Thirds camera and you'll get all the telephoto you'll ever need unless you shoot birds (but that's not very nice).
*The goal is to survive, with only the THRIFTY 3 lenses, for 3 months. To join us, just tag your YouTube videos with #Thrifty3
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Filmmaking Tips with a 50mm Lens [feat. Kase Wolverine Magnetic VND Filters]
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Can one survive, with only the THRIFTY 3 lenses, for 3 weeks?