Cheap Canon EF Lenses are Kind Of Awesome

Building a versatile and affordable Canon EF lens setup, attempting to prove that you don’t need the most expensive, most premium L lenses in order to do good work, let's set a realistic budget and explore how a well thought out lens strategy can enhance creativity, and make photography more fun. Whether a hobbyist or a professional, there's something here for anyone looking to do more with less, unless you're an alligator. I just, I won't put up with that. https://www.patreon.com/NicholasHornbrook https://www.instagram.com/NicholasHornbrook Lenses used in this video: Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro CHAPTERS: 0:00 Five Cheap EF Lenses 1:14 Canon 1DS Mark II 1:31 Advantage of Cheap 2:18 I Sold my L Lenses 3:01 A Downgrade? 3:53 Lens Practicality 5:03 The Burden of Perfection 5:44 Set a Price Cap 6:27 Juggling Camera Systems 9:29 Creative Clarity 10:48 Primes vs Zooms 12:13 The Downside 15:37 85mm 1.8 15:55 50mm 1.4 16:20 15mm Fisheye & 1DS2 16:52 100mm 2.8 Macro 17:25 28mm 1.8 17:40 MPB's Rating System 18:03 Exploration of Imperfection Video: DJI Pocket 3, iPhone, Canon R5 Stills: Canon 1DS Mark II Music by Me