The ONLY 5 Lenses You Need For PRO Photos & Videos

Hey everyone! 👋 

Let’s talk about lenses! I mean who doesn’t like a good lens? :)

As a professional photographer and a YouTuber in the camera niche, then over the last eight years, I’ve tested a LOT of glass.

And today, I want to share my top five full-frame lenses that I just couldn’t live without.

Ready? Let’s dive in!

🌍 My Versatile Wide Angle!

Small, lightweight, and built like a tank—this lens is perfect for wide shots and vlogging.

With fast, silent autofocus and an f/2.8 aperture, it can be a lifesaver in tricky low-light conditions.

This is the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8, but… I wish it had a bit more range—16-35mm would’ve been ideal—and it does need correction profiles to handle vignetting and barrel distortion.

Still, a solid choice for a compact setup!

🌙 Low-Light Mazzter

My go-to for talking-head videos and one of the sharpest lenses I own.

It’s lightweight at just 373g, and the chromatic aberration is pretty much non-existent.

Meet the Sony 20mm f/1.8. Perfect for creators needing versatility and precision.

🏆️ The All-Rounder

This is the lens that lives on my camera, like, 72% of the time.

It’s versatile, razor-sharp, and delivers excellent quality across a range of focal lengths.

Whether you’re shooting wide-angle or zooming in, this lens just works.

Say hello to the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8. It’s a bit hefty at 835g, but the flexibility makes it worth every gram imo.

👑 The Portrait King

My friend, I’m ngl, using this lens feels like cheating.

It’s razor-sharp, with buttery smooth bokeh and stunning overall image quality. Portraits? Game-changer.

This is the Sigma 85mm f/1.4—an absolute favorite for anyone looking to up their portrait game.

At 625g, it’s surprisingly manageable too!

🦌 The Wildlife (& Landscape!, & Portrait!) Beast

This lens is a masterpiece for capturing everything from portraits to wildlife (and landscapes!).

The image quality is stunning, and the zoom range makes it endlessly versatile.

I’m talking about the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 II. It’s pricey and heavy (1,045g), but it’s worth every penny.

What’s your go-to lens?

Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to hear what’s in your kit.

Catch you next Sunday!

Cheers,
Arnúlfur

✨ P.S. I made a video where I break down each lens in detail—the good and the bad. Click here to check it out!

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