Attention Filmmakers!!! Here’s What to Consider for Choosing the Right Lens

You would be spoiled for choice as there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing lenses. But how would you know which one you should opt for?

Lenses can be found in a wide range of sizes as well as shapes. Some of them come loaded with fantastic features, while others do several interesting things to your images. And last but certainly not least, there are some lenses that are designed for those who do not have enough money to shell out. With a plethora of lens choices, how will you come to know which one is suitable for your project?

If you’re living with a perception that buying lens is a job that can be achieved in the blink of an eye, you’re mistaken. It can put you in a daunting situation, especially if you are absolutely clueless about what exactly you are searching for.

Before you decide the right type of lens for a filmmaking project, there are some important questions that you must ask yourself

Am I shooting photo or video?What is my subject?What is my price range?

Let’s assume the answer to your first question is "video." Now you would have to find out what it is that your project is calling for (depending on what subject you intend to shoot) and how much money you can hand over for the lenses.

What if you are shooting a film? Then it gets a bit complicated considering the fact that you will go on capturing your subject in several different ways, right from broad shots to close ups.

Even before you pose a question to yourself "What is my subject?" you must make sure about your budget as to how much you can spend on lenses.

Once decided (the budget), you can begin deciding what you can afford in order to shoot the same. Shooting a shoot film? Have only a couple of hundred dollars to shell out on lenses, you might just be better off with a low-end zoom lens capable of getting you anything from wide to close up shots.

Got a little more money to drop, say somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000?

If yes, then you could make an investment in a few mid-range primes for that great quality image. You perhaps would like to include some extra features, such as autofocus and image stabilization.

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