what lens do you recommend for video production?
932390
Totally depends on the production. I personally use Nikon and Minolta prime (fixed focal length, I.e. no zoom) lenses. Photodiox makes adapters for these and other lense that can be purchased on Amazon for less than $30. I use a Minolta 50mm (about $50 used) lens and Nikon 105mm to shoot interviews. The DV Info website has a forum dedicated to the Panasonic GH series cameras and you'll find some great info and tips on lenses there.
932391
I recommend the 20mm Lumix lens. It's very sharp. The only complaint I have is when it's in auto focus mode, it has difficulty tracking moving objects.
932392
It depends on what you are shooting and how much money you have. For example for sports videos you would need extreme telephoto lenses. For general purpose film making the Panasonic 14mm, 20mm and the Olympus 45mm MSC would give you very professional results. If you already have DSLR or 35mm camera lenses then look for an adapter for the GH2 mount. you will have to use manual controls but I believe it's well worth the trouble. Hope that helps.
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The Canon "18-135" IS STM is a OK to Good lens for Video because of the STM. But for Stills it is just OK. There's not a perfect lens out there. I don't buy kit lenses, cause for a little more $$ you get better lenses. BUT, you have to ask yourself, will you change lenses back and forth ? From long zooms/telephoto primes and back to short/medium zooms or primes ? OR, do you like leaving one lens on, or you just don't have a bunch of lenses to switch back & forth. The Sigma starts at 17mm the Canon at 18mm both have barrel distortion, but from 24mm to 70mm, yes the Sigma is better than the Canon, but the Canon has a longer reach to 135mm. DXO Labs has this new Sigma 17-70 Contemporary lens at almost the same numbers/performance as the $1100 Canon 17-55 f/2.8 ! That's how good this lens is. BUT, how well they do on Video Dslr cameras, I don't know ? Hope this helps.
316100
Sharp lens, at 120mm its longer than the 1.8 45mm, which works out to 90mm. It is a bit slower, but just as sharp. Yes and no, it gets you close from the edges of a room, head shots are fine, its a cheaper alternative to the oly 75mm.The 25mm 1.8 might be more useful, I have the sigma 60. Do it all would be the pro zoom, but its pricy. The sigma would be great on the old, at the price it'd hard to beat. If you do not have many primes, its a good start.
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A fantastic prime lens. Super crisp even in the corners. Depends upon how big of a group and what the perspective is. I would typically use a longer lens for most wedding group shots. Something like 35mm prime or the 16-35mm L2.8. I think the 14mm is a killer lens, but probably not the lens that i would use for group shots usually.
435460
Hello, this lens is great! i love it. I use a Canon 60D which does have video, however I rarely use the video feature. this lens works well under low lighting.
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I find the 28 to 70 lens to be a really great lens, sharp, easy to use, fast focus but a bit heavy when used for an event such as weddings. I would recommend looking at 24 - 70mm lens by sigma.
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As an owner of a couple of Nikon's with video capability (D800 and D300s), it depends on the lens. AF-S lenses are quite a bit quieter than AF lenses, however, if you are planning on using auto focus during production, off camera sound is a must. The onboard mic will pick up any autofocus noise.
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Being a FX (full frame lens), I would say the D810. Maybe even there most expensive camera.
648859
While its completely up to you, I will say that this lens is the best for the price in my personal opinion. I feel its a perfect walk about lens and is great for portraiture. I have used it for video but unless you have an external mic, you will be able to hear the motor. I also agree that the auto focus can be slow so I tend to use this one manually. It's not perfect but for someone who lives on a tight budget, it works great for me :)
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I use this video in fairly high end video production on my Red Scarlet. It is not too bulky, but I believe in having a bit of weight to improve the quality of shots. The focus is pretty darn smooth for a non-manual lens! I would give the smoothness a b+ where most slr lenses are a d+. And the images on this are spectacular.
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I use this lens when I travel and want to reduce the weight of my gear. I haven't tried to shoot video with this lens, sorry I can't help you there.
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I have the Oly 45 and 75, and the panasonic 25 and 12. The 75 is regarded and one of the finest lens around, and its very sharp, but its $900, and the focal length isn't always practical. For the money, the 45mm is my favorite. Its inexpensive and very sharp. When you hold it in your hand, honestly, it looks a little cheep but the results are excellent.
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I have found for video these rokinons cannot be topped! They have an amazing cinema look and even next to the Carl Zeiss cp2 lenses...they look very close in look. A little less range on ur focus but i actually think the rokinon had more depth. It is a long focal range so if ur shooting close, get the 35 or 24 mm cine lense. Be sure it has the declicked apeture!
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If you intend to shoot video primarily and stills, as well, I feel the GH3 is clearly the better choice. If you primarily want to shoot stills and some video, too, maybe the Canikon choices would be a bit better. They shoot stills a little better than the GH3, but the GH3 is so geared to video, it is just a natural choice for that. I shoot nature and wildlife video, so having the 2x crop factor of the Panasonic is better, and with the addition of the ETC mode the amount of magnification you can get from a lens is staggering. For instance, a 300mm lens on the Canon (1.6x crop factor) or Nikon (1.5x crop factor) is equivalent to 480mm and 450mm, respectively. With the Panasonic GH3, with the 2x crop, the 300mm lens becomes a 600mm equivalent (to full-frame cameras, like the Canon 5D MK III) and with the ETC mode dialed in (2.4x addl. crop factor w/ NO LOSS OF LIGHT) your 300mm lens has become a 1440mm equivalent telephoto monster lens...insane! Another factor about the GH3 is having no mirror. This means the camera's sensor is closer to the front of the camera and allows just about any lens ever made to be adapted to the camera, usually with an adaptor (Fotodiox brand adaptors are a huge favorite of micro 4/3 camera users...well made and very inexpensive) costing around $20.00. I also like putting my eye up to the live electornic viewfinder, but the swing-out LCD can be used to focus and compose video shots, too. The video recording codecs used by the GH3 are many, stable and of high quality. The body of the GH3 is weather-sealed magnesium, a high-end, professional feature. So, yes, I really REALLY like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. Put high-end new or used glass on it and get gorgeous images. I use it professionally on ALL my nature-based shoots and always get great shots...when I've done all the right things first! Read bunches of reviews before you buy, but if video is your main need/desire, this is the choice right now.
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To be honest, I have never tried a video, but I haven't been totally satisfied with the performance of the lens. Zooming in and out of taking photos, it seems to go through more adjustments than my Sony lens. It does not seem to zoom that far for me.
382300
I most frequently use the lens in a studio environment. The VR seems very good and I am happy to have saved the $1000 over the 2.8 lens.
155652
I only shoot pictures, not video. This sigma lens is the best value for the money. Is super sharp from 2.8 No regrets