Amateur Photographer

What makes a great lens for video?

Today’s cameras enable us to shoot and record the kind of high-res video footage that was only a dream 10-15 years ago. Even more modest cameras offer 4K features these days, meaning you can capture the world in detail. However, the camera is only half of the equation. Without a decent lens, it’s all for nothing, and you could return home and find you’ve still ended up with disappointing footage.

A great lens for video should be able to work well with your camera’s autofocus system to keep subjects sharp; it should also offer you the ability to get more creative by allowing you to reduce the depth of field in your frame. The truth is though that not every lens is up to the job, so it’s worth spending some time

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