You know he has 4 more lenses coming in the mail.

@albedo0point39

2 ай бұрын

No, this is the last video on the channel. He’s done with gear now! 😊

@bunmeng007

2 ай бұрын

😂😂

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Hahahaha! For now, it's actually all I'm rocking with 😅 Key phrase though, 'for now' 👀

@renwickgaddist7388

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 be doing all that talking for noooo reason.

@annoswet1576

27 күн бұрын

@@Watzacwhat matters is that you enjoy shooting with what you have :D

The Tamron G2 28-75mm and 85mm 1.8 suit me for now. In the future, I will consider buying a 35mm or wide-angle lens.

For me, said combo is the rf 28-70 f2 + 105mm f1.4. Expensive yes, but I'm at the point where I'm contemplating whether to sell my 15-35 and 70-200 or not since I'm only taking those 2 lenses when going out and only using only those 90% for all my shoots.

My setup is my A7IV and the 50mm f1.8 for automotive photography and portraits, and the 24-70mm f2.8 for an all-in-one lens! Alongside, I have a CPL for reflections and contrast and three spare batteries as well as a wrist strap and a tripod, a super simple setup and can handle anything and everything I need to shoot.

@niptharuler1846

2 ай бұрын

What F stop use F2.8 F1.8 F4.0 for automotive

@Steve-br7wt

29 күн бұрын

Don’t forget to get a 70-200gm. Oh so sharp! Highly recommend.

I have a Sigma 14-24 F2.8 and the Sony 24-105 F4 for my A7RIII. Had those for a while now and haven't felt the need for anything else.

I originally bought the ZV-E1 because I thought video was all I wanted to focus on, but now that i've started to appreciate photos more I'm thinking about switching to A7C ii or A7CR. Where do you recommend selling used gear? I literary had this change in mind after my 30 day return window lol:(

I really love this minimalist mindset when it comes to camera gear. I used to think I needed a prime lens in every focal length, but in reality, I was only using 1 to 2 lenses for the majority of my work. Most of my work requires a 16-35mm and then an 85mm 1.8 lens is thrown in there for fun.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Banging dude! I was also in the camp of 'needing' every lens I could buy... It just makes everything so much more complicated...

Ive still got a Rebel DSLR so lenses are still a miss, but i carry 4 with me in a shoulder bag, however its kinda the opposite of how you want to focus on the shot, i was in Berlin a couple weeks ago, and i took 4 different perspectives of the Brandenburg gate, not worrying about what lens to use, not wishing i had a lens, 17-35 2.8, 50 1.8, 85 1.8, and 70-300, all bases covered except extreme wides since its a crop sensor afterall, actually i might buy another camera body, one for wides, and the other for tele, and walk around like larry chen for a while 😅😂

What do u think about the e 11mm f1.8? Also i have a canon eos r. With a 35mm 1.8 i being taking pictures with it. But im limited cuz the camera itself is heavy. Now im struggling to even blog. I wanted to buy an 24-70. The camera is amazing for pictures but to blog is crazy heavy. I was looking to upgrade myself to the new sony a7c ii. What are your thoughts on this camera? Im not sure if they make a lens thats 24-70mm. That works for both canon and sony so i can but the lens now and upgrade later for the body of the sony a7c

The two lens that your talking about i have for multiple cameras from Full frame, APSC and micro 4/3.. i photograph many different subjects but I primarily shoot landscapes, seascapes and wildlife, i would add a 100-400mm because having a long telephoto is the most versatile lens next to the 24-70 that I use. In my wildlife lens on a Fujifilm XH2 and it's great for distant landscape. I live in the Hudson valley of NEW YORK STATE not far from the Hudson river, there are several lighthouses that I photograph on the river and they are about 1/2 mile from the shore, a long lens is necessary to photograph these areas and the lens is a good balance of reach and size for birds and wildlife. the 100-400 is my longest lens and a 14-30mm f4 Nikon z mount lens is my widest, i also have a 15mm f4.5 MKIII Voightlander a manual focus lens that is small for a full frame lens on a Nikon ZF. I photographed events for several years so i have a wide range of glass from zoom and prime lenses.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Great breakdown and summary James. I do miss the reach of a tele lens and who knows, maybe one gets added to the kit down the line 👀 For now though, I'm happy with these 2 and I'm loving the light weight camera bag!

I’ve been collecting 35mm film cameras for the last year. It seems as though the most popular lenses for every single vintage camera is 28mm, 50mm, and 135mm. I have those three for every camera body. It seems to cover almost everything. Vintage 85mm seems to be difficult to find but would be helpful to bridge the gap from 50-135. Thanks for the video.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Awesome stuff man! That's super interesting that those were the 3 most common, I don't see 28mm many places these days!

As a Leica M system user, I can simplify it into a 50mm and a 35mm, and if you force me to pick one,I might go for a 35mm summilux as it is more versatile sompared to 50 even though 50mm is my favourite focal length.

You inspired me a lot about photography..shoutout from Philippines brother

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Thank you dude! Appreciate the support!

My collection consist of the Zeiss 25mm F2 and the Tamron 35-150 F2-2.8 for my work/event lenses and a 40mm F2.5 g as my street/walk around lens. I do like smaller bodies so I'm using an A7cii as my camera and that Tamron feels a bit front heavy on it,, and it does look weird but its been an awesome set up. I'm set for years with this set up! may add a bigger body in the future.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

I nearly went for the 35-150mm but since I'm on the small bodies only, I went with the 24-70.

Nikon full frame camera with 24-120mm F4 is ideal. Add the 20mm for vlogging or ultra wide landscape. (however as I do a variety of photo genre, the 105mm f2.8 is needed for rings and small stuff, and I also have a heavier 16-28mm Sigma ultra wide. For shallow bokeh and portraits I use the 85mm F1.8. So that is 5. Two for me is not enough for variety. However going outside I usually only take 2 lenses, 24-120mm F4 and 85mm F1.8 for portraits. Good combo.

The perfect lens is the 16-35mm f2.8. It's the single most useful lens you can buy. You're covered for 99% of all photography work of any genre. FX - 16-35mm f/2.8 DX - 11-20mm f/2.8 Any variation of this lens. If you must keep all those mp, a super zoom is the best choice. Modern day zoom glass is as sharp as primes. Modern day iso performance and ai denoise make fast lenses not as important as 20yrs ago. 18-300, 18-200, 28-300 I used to shoot a Nikon D3s, it can shoot at 102k iso with no problems today. Today is the gold mine for new photographers. People could literally go with an iPhone, Moment lens kit setup, and have a real pocket rocket kit.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

iPhones are crazy these days hey!

what ND or Polarizer are you using

Sick! I ordered that lens last week! Can’t wait for it to arrive 🤗. I couldn’t agree more though. The 24-70 for me is absolutely perfect for just about everything but if I’m not being payed to use it, I’d rather not lol just because of the size. I have a 35 that usually lives on my camera body but I wanted something wider🤙

@annoswet1576

27 күн бұрын

🤧😷🤒

Like your philosophy. Normally everyone tells you to have a wide range with the two lenses. For me, the combo is a 24-105/4 and a report lens between 35 to 50, in my case the Sigma 2.8/45. I add a 1.8/18 for landscape and a 1.8/85 for portraits.

Zac as a Canon shooter we will miss your incredible advice. I start shooting weddings with an R6 over 3years ago. Your insight and advice was timely and got me through as a new shooter. I understand you switching to Sony. You will alway be the R6 GOAT. Best wishes

Did this recently too, now I only carry my 100mm Canon Macro and Sigma 18-35 Art. Able to just enjoy the moment instead of over complicating things.

im still using canon dslr apsc and still the lens im bringing now only two, which are 18-55 and 55-250 kit, made quite a lot of fun pic with 55-250. im primarily doing portrait and some landscape/animal. i used nikon apsc back then with 35mm and 50mm prime, personally i hate prime lens just because i had to zoom with feet. now im not sure if to buy the 10-18 lens for ultrawide or a 2nd body because i dont like changing lens. note that i bought all my lenses and body used, dslr kit is cheap nowadays thanks to mirrorless

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

If a lot of your work is landscape and animal work, then the tele you've already got is perfect and the 10-18 would be a great addition!

@hanabi.1

2 ай бұрын

@@Watzac thats what i thought too, thanks!

Just ordered the 20mm 1.8 to go with my 24-105 f4.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Oh dude, great choices!

hello my friend. this is great for the beginners getting into photography, but i am intermediate now lets say. i want some in depth: what 2 lenses do you have, start with that, how does it perform, how do you like it. i would love that as a second video. or i hope theres a indepth coming for every lense on their own :)

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

I'm not sure I completley understand but the 2 lenses I have are the ones I mention in the video. The 24-70 2.8 and the 20mm 1.8!

Great content & realistic. Which sony camera do you have?

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have the ZVE1 for video and the A7Cii for photo!

Ill try to guess before watching. Either 24-105mm f4 and some prime like 35mm or 50mm Or 24-105mm and a 70-200mm 2.8

Interesting concept! I don't think I could be that strict, three lanes at least. I am mostly a wildlife photographer with 300mm F2.8 (with teleconverters) and 70-200 F2.8 being my most used lenses, but then I must have something wider than 70mm - for a third and fun lens it could be 50mm F1.2. Any wider angle than 50 is not my look, and I only shoot wide if unavoidable for lack of space to get back. But having just built up my kit I am not going down this route any time soon :)

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Oooo that 300mm 2.8 must be tasty! Great summary here!

I used to shoot with a 24-70mm f2.8 as my primary lens but I've switched to the 35mm f1.4. I much prefer the size and weight of the 35mm f1.4 and I tend to get lazy when I'm not zooming with my feet. I pair it with either my 20mm f1.8 or my 70-200mm f2.8 depending on what I'm shooting that day. I could see myself switching back to the 24-70mm as my primary in the future, but for now I'm enjoying the challenge of shooting with a normal focal length prime.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

That 35mm 1.4 was tempting me like crazy!

I have the Tamron 35-150 mm F 2-2.8. Covers both those lenses!

You have given me something to think about - Sony 20 f1.8on my a7c and my Sigma 18-50 f2,8 on my a6700!

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

There you go!

Yep, 20mm f1.8, and 24-120mm f4. Great combo together for landscapes and light enough to carry my NISI filter kit as well.

I have a Sony 70-200 f4 2nd version and a Sony 18-135. I want to replace my 18-135 with a wide zoom up to 50 or 70. Im just not sure which lens would be the best replacement with a f 2.8. Im happy to hear your thoughts.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

I can't lie, the sigma 24-70 has been a pleasure so far. It's somewhat affordable and the image quality is super clean!

@bennieferinga9609

2 ай бұрын

There are options in that regard: Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 seems like a great little lens. Tamron also has a 17-50mm - which is a f4 lens, but a very versatile focal length. The new Sony 24- 50mm f2.8 G lens seems very good, but expensive. There's always the 24-70mm lenses, and lastly the 28-75 f2.8 from Tamron and 28-70mm f2.8 Sigma (which I have and think is great), if 28mm is wide enough for you. Decisions... Good luck 😊

@bennieferinga9609

2 ай бұрын

​@@WatzacGreat lens, but that weight is also great...

@jeket5007

2 ай бұрын

@bennieferinga9609 Thanks for your reply. Yes, its not so easy to know. I think I might need to go into a camera shop to see the options in person. I bought Sony for this reason and its good to have so many different options. Thanks

@bennieferinga9609

2 ай бұрын

​@@jeket5007My pleasure. Yes, nice to have many options. Good idea to go to a camera store to see and hold the lenses before deciding 😊

Just wondering, why didn’t you consider the 35 to 150 by Tamron? it has a faster aperture on the wide end. It gives you a little bit more reach for those portrait shots. If you get a 16 to 35 you have your wide shots covered as well. I actually just recently switched over to a 35 to 150 myself, in the process of selling my 70 to 180. I’ve already sold my 24 to 70.

@jamesmlodynia8757

2 ай бұрын

As good of a lens that the 35-150 is and gives you more reach than a 24-70 most people that opt out of this lens do so for size and weight, it also costs more than many 24-70 lens. That being said many people love the lens but it's not for everyone.

@tristfularcadia

2 ай бұрын

@@jamesmlodynia8757 yeah it is abut heavier then my old 24-70. But I guess the weight doesn’t bug me that much, and the versatility more than makes up for it. But I see your point, if you don’t want the faster speed at the low end, and don’t use the telephoto side then yeah. But to me if you’re talking about just having one lens as your workhorse 24-70 isn’t going to cover the majority of situations. Where a 35-150 will

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Just the size and weight! A huge thing I wanted to avoid with switching to Sony was to make sure I wasn't bringing over the same issues I had with Canon with me. Also, shooting on these 2 small bodies make it a little harder to use bigger lenses and the balance is thrown off so much

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

It's a great lens though and I was super close to ordering it! 😅

Hello, I am into street and landscape, using APSC camera what should be my 2 lens

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

What is your first lens? 50, 85 or 35 would all be good options!

LOL, Today, I posted for sale 3 GM primes (2 more to be posted) as I'm trying to scale back. For my portraits, it'll the Sigma 24-70 and Sigma 85 1.4 on the A7RV. For my travel, street, it'll be the Tamron 20-40 and Sigma 65 on the A7Cii.

@CC3GROUNDZERO

2 ай бұрын

>owning a A7RV plus a A7Cii >"scale back" pick one

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Great stuff man! I haven't checked out the 20-40, I'm scoping it out as we speak!

@stkuj

2 ай бұрын

@@CC3GROUNDZERO So true... prob selling the A7RV this year

OMG you were in Bali!!! Om Swasiastu!

Greetings from Bangladesh. I own an a7iv & sigma 24-70 art. I'm happy with my gears. Just missing a 135mm prime.

Personally ima go 16-35 (Wide) , 28-75 (All around) and 70-200 (Telephoto) and Ill be sold. If Ill be limited to 2 lenses Ill go 24-70 and 85 1.4 I'd consider prime 24-35-50-85 but hey I walk around and take photos as a hobby/creative perspective, I will personally use primes if Im doing a shoot but zoom lens for travelling around

can you make a video about selling gear]

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Ooo could be interesting! What would you want to learn?

@hethavjonnala

2 ай бұрын

About selling gear and the steps to take @@Watzac

The 35-150+14-24 should be quite a good kit, too

The only two zoom lenses I need as a photographer on a full-frame camera: 28-70mm f/2.8 80-200mm f/2.8 The only two prime lenses I need as a photographer on a full-frame camera: 35mm f/1.4 85mm f/1.4 The only two zoom lenses I need as a photographer on an APS-C camera: 16-55mm f/2.8 50-140mm f/2.8 The only two prime lenses I need as a photographer on an APS-C camera: 23mm f/1.4 56mm f/1.2

I want to buy a camera and I go for Sony for my first camera plz tell me what camera I would choose for photography 😅

@David_Quinn_Photography

2 ай бұрын

what level of quality do you want, what is your budget, and what is your subject?

@Kim_Miller

2 ай бұрын

If you like Sony and want something mid range go for the a6400 with the basic kit lens. It came out 2 or 3 years ago so you'll find good condition used models fairly easily. Lots of aftermarket lenses are available and the camera is easily sellable if you want to move to something different.

@Sharjeelimran.

2 ай бұрын

@@Kim_Miller i have four option which are in my budget sony a7rii, a7sii,a7ii and a6500 tell me which camera should I buy

@Sharjeelimran.

2 ай бұрын

@@David_Quinn_Photography i have four option which are in my budget sony a7rii, a7sii,a7ii and a6500 tell me which camera should I buy 🥲

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Out of these options, A7Rii would be the one I'd go for if photography is the focus

24-70 is all you need.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Yeah not far from wrong here! It is nice to have a different lens to spice things up every now and then!

I use 2 lenses with my Nikon D500 17-55 2.8 and 18-300.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Lovely stuff!

once we get past the 1:00 mark this video all makes sense and it is true I really only use 2 lenses 98% of the time the Sigma 150-600mm for wildlife and the Helios 44m 40mm-2 for plant photography and some street, my kit lens sits on the shelf almost exclusively and I honestly should just sell it.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

The beginning of the videos wasn't of interest to you? The helios is always a blast use. A good friend of mine has one and I love shooting with it!

That 20mm F1.8 is a fantastic lens. Unfortunately, I'm a Canon user, for now ))

My combo is 35mGM and 35mGM. Sometimes I use the 14mmGM but rarely. The first two lenses pay all the bills.

What about your 28-70 ???

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

It's sold man! That lived on my R5C like nothing else!

For me is 24-70 and 70-200. I have a 24-200 range in 2.8. Nothing else mater

I’d almost switch from canon to Sony for the 20mm 1.8. I love my canon 20mm but it’s 2.8. That little extra would be so nice.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

We're waiting for you on the other side 👀

Great video, thank you! Being new to the photography world I went and brought a few kit lenses then realised I hate changing lens so sold them and invested in the 12-100 (olympus gear) and the 100-400 and the 60mm macro is my fun lens that actually gets used the most! (Son's account - I am not a gunzel! ;-) )

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Great stuff! How is that 100-400 going for you? I miss mine A LOT! 😅

for me a telophoto and 24-70. and 1 fast prime lens. thats it 🎉

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Cheating using a zoom lens. I hoped the solution was a fast prime lens. Two prime lenses. 😮

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

I was very close to going for the 35mm and the 50mm gm's to be honest with you...

🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 Im learning a lot

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear!

What lenses should a beginner photographer use with a Nikon D50? I found it with about 30 different lenses, only 2 fit though. Idk what the hell to so with them. Is there an adapter or something? 😕 If anyone answers PLEASE DO NOT use professional photographer lingo with me. This isn’t the place for you to “ show off” your photography experience through words. I am seeking genuine assistance. Thank you.

I just sold my sony 20mm 1.8 a couple hours before watching this video lol.. I'm kinda sad now.

Mine is 20mm f1.8 and 70-200mm f.28, happy for that but think about 24-70mm 😂

How does everyone know what I need?

Imagine if they made a 24-70 1.4

@ellthing7579

2 ай бұрын

it would be HUGE

@a_commonman

2 ай бұрын

Get ready to sell your kidney😂😂 to pay for it

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

The weight 😅

Most people need 2 lens, but most people want all the lens he/she never used before.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Very true, the grass is always greener hey...

You don’t need telezoom in your bag?!

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

No, I don't need it. Do I want one, sort of... It's something I'm back and forth with but for now I'm sticking with just these 2

Just last fall I sold all my digital gear and bought almost unused/mint condition film Leica with a 35mm lens. Its been nice and I can now decline all paid jobs without feeling any guilt over it.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Wow, nice stuff dude! Do you miss anything about digital?

@JiiV3e

2 ай бұрын

​@@Watzac There are some areas, I am not huge fan of pushing film so shooting high ISO has kinda been impossible. Also the amount of shooting has dropped, I ask myself twice if I want to take a shot, that I would have taken with a digital.

If you only need 2 lenses, don’t waste your money. Just stick to a phone camera. Otherwise, buy what suits you for what you do.

Nice desicion!! Sony on top

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Aye my man!

Paisa de baua kharidne ka

Videos like this crack me up. How the f#!k do you know what I need? Dumb. I'm a paid professional. I own about a dozen lenses, and they all have specific purposes. Kids these day, ugh.

@brandensorensen9411

2 ай бұрын

Realistically these two lenses would cover almost all the bases. It’s just a video showing you can get amazing results with two lenses and don’t need to invest 15k into gear. It’s a video, don’t click it if it bothers you.

@natepotter6911

2 ай бұрын

@brandensorensen9411 realistically, no, they don't. Like I said, I have more because they serve different purposes FOR 20+ YEARS. Otherwise, I'd only own two. Duh. They all serve purposes. You're welcome.

@brandensorensen9411

2 ай бұрын

@@natepotter6911 good for you, not everyone needs to 10+ lenses to achieve results they need. If you want that much gear and use it, great :)

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

Dude, if you're a pro, you don't need this content. Move along man...

@eltsulolli

2 ай бұрын

Brooo, what are you crying ? This video is good for someone Who is wondering what type of lenses to buy as their daily driver or for the first time. DON'T WATCH IT if you don't need it. Plus professional photographer would agree that 24-70mm f/2.8 is actually very good lens for overall photography xddd

Just use your smart phone at that point and give up on this passion. Running out of content ideas?

I really can't understand those self-proclaimed expert telling me what gear I need, without knowing what pictures I take. In those instances, 2 zoom lenses. Zoom lenses are heavy, cumbersome, all but discreet, not fast and expensive. They may are the only 2 lenses YOU need. But please, stop thinking (claiming) your needs fits all others needs.

In truth, a person only needs one lens, namely a lens built from scratch (12mm --- 1,0000mm) with the aperture of f 1.2 constant. This is the only lens which one attaches to one's camera for keeps and never, ever takes it off of the camera for the remainder of the camera's life.

@Watzac

2 ай бұрын

What a world that would be huh!