Mark
Hi.
I want to shoot videos of my singing/piano - I have a Canon 550D/t21 Rebel - and wanted to know what kind of lens I should get. Heres an example video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9o64xyjGWA
I've been trying to achieve that sort of visual - but I don't think I can get it with the lens that comes with the camera. Please help :)
Answer
You need a lens with a small depth of field, which is for example ( f/1.8 ) or (f/2.8) etc you see when you look at a lens's name. (lower the better)
best bet is the canon 50mm f/1.8, which is extremely good value for money.
however if your worried about the sound of a lens focusing you will need USM, Ultra Sonic Motor, which will make the focusing silent so you wont hear it in the video. Which you will have to pay more for.
Also with most decent lens with shallow depth of field, its fixed focial length which means you cannot zoom. (like the 50mm f/1.8)
You need a lens with a small depth of field, which is for example ( f/1.8 ) or (f/2.8) etc you see when you look at a lens's name. (lower the better)
best bet is the canon 50mm f/1.8, which is extremely good value for money.
however if your worried about the sound of a lens focusing you will need USM, Ultra Sonic Motor, which will make the focusing silent so you wont hear it in the video. Which you will have to pay more for.
Also with most decent lens with shallow depth of field, its fixed focial length which means you cannot zoom. (like the 50mm f/1.8)
Canon Ef 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs Tamron SP 70-300MM F/4-5.6 DI VC USD lens?
Chris
PRICE DOES NOT MATTER. I mainly want to figure out which one is better for Video but also some photography.
Pros for the Tarmon lens: internal focusing (so the ring doesn't turn), good focusing, focus ring closer to the camera, included lens hood.
Pros for the Canon lens: Better build Quality, 2 stabilization modes, zoom lock 1 second ago
Answer
The Canon has internal focusing and good focusing. Both of those are traits of the USM motor in the lens. The Tamron also has image stabilization as well, but their system is called Vibration Compensation (VC). Canon is the only manufacturer that use IS; Tamron use VC, Sigma use OS, Nikon use VR etc.
The Canon is the better lens. Tamron make good lenses, but their variable aperture zooms are quite cheap in both construction and performance. If you have the money, own brand will always be better. If you can afford Canon, always buy Canon. Third party lenses are good when you can't afford own brand.
The Canon has internal focusing and good focusing. Both of those are traits of the USM motor in the lens. The Tamron also has image stabilization as well, but their system is called Vibration Compensation (VC). Canon is the only manufacturer that use IS; Tamron use VC, Sigma use OS, Nikon use VR etc.
The Canon is the better lens. Tamron make good lenses, but their variable aperture zooms are quite cheap in both construction and performance. If you have the money, own brand will always be better. If you can afford Canon, always buy Canon. Third party lenses are good when you can't afford own brand.
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