Listen "Why Lenses Are So Expensive and Why You Don't Need Them"
Episode Synopsis
#4 Show notes for the Beginner Photography Podcast Episode 004. In this episode we talk all about camera len's. From wide angle, standard, and telephoto len's. We talk about what makes them so expensive. The features you should look for in a new lens and what isn't important. Really focusing on what you WANT to shoot will help guide you in the right direction. What makes up the price difference in $100 lens and a $1400 lens. Glass vs plastic in len's, Larger apertures, Chromatic Aberrations, and Zoom vs Prime len's.Download our FREE 52 Lightroom Presets at www.FreePhotographyPresets.comThe Big Ideas with Time Stamps00:05:21 Love what you do.00:06:37 Passion is key to photography.00:18:45 Invest in lenses, not cameras.00:19:30 The importance of quality glass.00:29:06 Invest in lensed with image stabilization.00:33:14 Image stabilization is a lifesaver.00:40:25 Shoot primes for better quality.00:53:37 Compression affects connection.00:55:52 Save money on lenses.01:02:17 Shoot more to improve.In this episode you'll learn:Why you need to shoot personal workWhy photography is an adventureWhy there is such a huge difference in price for 50mm lensThe difference in quality between glass and plastic lenses Why the limitations of plastic lenses Why I would recommend the Canon 50mm 1.8 over the 50mm 1.4Why lenses are more important than your camera bodyWhy you should spend less on your camera and more on your lensWhat Chromatic Aberrations areAnd why they are so important to know aboutWhat the difference be Vibration Reduction and Image Stabilization isWhat Image Stabilization isHow it worksWhen NOT to use itWhat a Prime lens is Why Prime lenes are less versatile but generally more expensiveWhy some photographer would rather shoot with Prime lenses rather than ZoomsHow a lens can make you lazyWhen a zoom lens is better than a prime lensWhy you shouldn't just crop your photos closerWhat compression is when it comes to focal lengthsWhen you should use a 16mm vs a 50mm vs a 200mm lensThe differance between 135mm and 17mmHow to get a different connection with your imagesSign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!
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