They say you "date the camera body, but you marry the lens." In this episode, I explain why I believe this is the most important philosophy for any creator investing in gear.
I'm opening my camera bag for a deep dive into the three zoom lenses I've "married"—my personal Holy Trinity. I break down my workhorse (the 24-70mm), my storyteller (the 70-200mm), and my problem-solver (the 12-24mm). I share real-world examples from client shoots and explain exactly why each lens has earned its permanent place in my kit.
This isn't just a gear list; we'll talk about lens compression, bokeh, great third-party alternatives, and the biggest mistake to avoid when buying your next lens. If you want to build a lens kit that empowers your creativity, this episode is for you.
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Lenses From My Holy Trinity: (Your affiliate links go below)
The Workhorse (Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II): https://amzn.to/3VPUuSS
The Storyteller (Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II): https://amzn.to/46bMMHq
The Problem-Solver (Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM): https://amzn.to/47Jlo6b
Great Third-Party Alternative (Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art): https://amzn.to/4ntvQ6e
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