ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

9 years, 3 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Frankly, whatever you can get will do the job - the quality of the glassware isn't going to be the deciding factor in the outcome of the project. Even the 18-55 'kit' lenses are better quality than the first 50+ years of cinema used. Sound, performance, ability to use the camera, script will all play far more crucial roles at this stage!

9 years, 3 months ago - Alwyne Kennedy

Try the Tamron range. Good image quality and cheaper than Canon lenses. The 7D has an APS-C sensor, and Tamron cater for it. Indeed, rental companies often bundled a Tamron F/2.8 lens when hiring out a 7D.

I had two of their lenses myself: their 17-50mm F/2.8 and their 28-75mm F/2.8.

They can be picked up, used, on ebay fairly cheaply. But buying used lenses on ebay requires caution as many sellers are blind to scratches on their own lenses.

9 years, 3 months ago - Ronnie Mackintosh

Hi Victoria. I have a 7D and recently bought my first decent (if low cost) lens, a Rokinon 35mm, T1.5 Cine Lens. My knowledge is limited, but there's a huge difference in the quality of image compared to the kit lenses. I believe the lens is about £400 new, but I managed to pick one up on a filmmakers site for £250. Good luck.

9 years, 3 months ago - Jonathan Brind

Why don't you get in touch with a local film maker? Wherever you live, there must be a video makers group. There always is. Some of them are full of grumpy old men (the women tend of be better but often have tea making roles), but if you find the right type of group (usually not affiliated to an amateur film makers association) there will probably be people who would love to do some free work for you. Acting is a craft; so is film making.

9 years, 3 months ago - Matt Jamie

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-EF-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00XKSBMQA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461510864&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+50mm+f1.8

9 years, 3 months ago - Gurudas Kamat

I would suggest to go for canon EF-S lenses.
18-135mm or 18-55mm, 40 mm pancake lens. They are now mostly STM lenses, which are best for shooting video as there are of silent motor drive. So your camera will not pick noise of lens motor.

If you are going to shoot in black and white than try to understand Colour to greyscale compension. Like if you shoot Red Color on Black than both will resemble near black in greyscale chart.
Also B&W requires Good mid-tone lighting. Get help with 7D histogram. Not too bright. Or too dark.

Happy filming.

9 years, 3 months ago - Gareth Bowler

The canon FD lenses with the appropriate adapter are worth a look, you could get what you need for under £100

9 years, 3 months ago - David Dearlove

Really does depend on what you're shooting.
If you're looking for a nice solid lens look at the canon L series and maybe the 24-70 L