Monday, May 19, 2014

What's the best lens to use with a canon 5d mark2 that keeps the background and foreground in focus with video?




Mark


I'm looking for a lens to shoot video with a dolly that keeps everything in focus so i don't' have to worry about not being able to auto focus while shooting. It seems like this only works with ultra wide angle lenses. I'm looking for something more flat to film moving portraits.


Answer
Hmm.

It seems that you don't know that the larger the sensor, the shallower the depth of field will appear at any given lens aperture. The longer the lens? Same deal.

In to motion picture biz, the first assistant "pulls focus" during any dolly moves.

What you are asking is more complex than just buying a specific Canon EF lens and hope that you will produce deep depth of field so you will not have to follow focus as you move the camera toward the subject.

If you are taking a film class in school, ask your instructor to explain this to you

What is a good Canon lens for digital video?




hollyroses


I bought a Canon EOS 5D Mark 3 and want to know what camera lens I should buy. I do sewing videos that require wide shots, close ups, & great focusing on details. An example of a video of mine is here, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n1eXN6YGAU&list=UU7elN7hOTui1AKr_ar2zQuQ&index=7 So you get an idea of the filming I do. Thank you!


Answer
With a M42 screw mount adapter to EOS, many video enthusiasts use Super Takumar F1.4 50mm on Canons. Though they are 30-40 years old lenses, they are working like charm on modern day SLRs for videos.
Search on Google and you will see many posts and recommendations.




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