T4i/650D Video Lens

StevenJohnson · Jan 1, 2013

How's everyone doing? This is my first post, so stay with me. I just purchased my first DSLR, the Canon Rebel T4i/650D. I purchased to help with my video production as well as getting into photography. I purchased the camera with the 18 - 55mm kit lens, however, I'm looking for a really good lens to capture video with. My budget is a maximum of $400. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

texkam · Jan 1, 2013

50 1.4

StevenJohnson · Jan 1, 2013

texkam said:
50 1.4

Is this a pretty standard lens for a lot of videographers?

texkam · Jan 1, 2013

50mm is pretty standard focal length and for $400, it would be a nice lens to have.

crotonmark · Jan 5, 2013

texkam said:
50mm is pretty standard focal length and for $400, it would be a nice lens to have.

I am in the same position as the OP. would the 50 mm lens be able to maintain focus? My current lenses create an audible noise when they search for focus. The noise is annoying.

TIA

Mark

StevenJohnson · Jan 5, 2013

crotonmark said:
texkam said:

50mm is pretty standard focal length and for $400, it would be a nice lens to have.

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I am in the same position as the OP. would the 50 mm lens be able to maintain focus? My current lenses create an audible noise when they search for focus. The noise is annoying.

TIA

Mark

I'm actually shooting in Manual mode, so I do all the adjustments myself. However, I'm just looking for a great lens all around. The stock lens isn't great, at all. I know Canon has produced some new lens that minimizes the sound of the autofocus, however, it's not the true autofocus you may be thinking about. At least from my previous tests. I would also suggest purchasing an external microphone so you don't hear the noise at all. This will also help produce better audio quality

. I just order the Rode VideoMic Pro. Should be here Monday!

crotonmark · Jan 5, 2013

StevenJohnson said:
I'm actually shooting in Manual mode, so I do all the adjustments myself. However, I'm just looking for a great lens all around. The stock lens isn't great, at all. I know Canon has produced some new lens that minimizes the sound of the autofocus, however, it's not the true autofocus you may be thinking about. At least from my previous tests. I would also suggest purchasing an external microphone so you don't hear the noise at all. This will also help produce better audio quality . I just order the Rode VideoMic Pro. Should be here Monday!

Steven
Thanks. I actually used an old old 35-105mm f 3.5/4.5 Canon lens last night to shoot video. The outcome was great. The camera autofocus was much better than I thought it would be. However, the noise was a bit annoying. I did manual focus which helped. Although I must say that the servo face tracking worked great to maintain focus when I let it

Mark

rexbobcat · Jan 5, 2013

If you are really looking for a high-quality all-around good video lens consider the 24-105 f/4L lens.

It is relatively cheap (for its quality) and it has image stabilization.

I think that on the cheapest end it's about $200 above your budget but it's still a great investment for video.

The 50mm is a great suggestion as well

StevenJohnson · Jan 6, 2013

rexbobcat said:
If you are really looking for a high-quality all-around good video lens consider the 24-105 f/4L lens.

It is relatively cheap (for its quality) and it has image stabilization.

I think that on the cheapest end it's about $200 above your budget but it's still a great investment for video.

The 50mm is a great suggestion as well

Not sure if I could justify spending that amount on a lens that is only f4...it's pretty slow.