Top Lenses for Concert Photography

Опубликовано: 11 Июнь 2026
на канале: Nate Follmer
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Looking to level up your concert photography game? In this video, I break down the best lenses for shooting live music. Whether you're capturing small club shows or massive arena gigs, the right lens can make all the difference.

✅ What you'll learn:

Top lens choices and the best focal lengths for every situation

Why does an APS-C camera crop your photos?

Zoom vs. prime lenses—pros and cons

Budget-friendly options that still deliver stunning shots

I've shot hundreds of shows, and these are the lenses I actually use in the pit.

🎥 Check out my other video:

How I Edit Concert Photos - Easy Lightroom Edits for Concert Photos →    • How I Edit Concert Photos - Easy Lightroom...  

👇 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Full Frame vs APS-C Crop
2:26 Canon 17-40mm f/4 L
3:03 Is f/4 Fast Enough?
3:13 Canon 24-105mm f/4 L
3:52 Canon 80-200mm f/2.8L
4:25 Tamron 150-600mm G2
5:31 Canon 28mm f/1.8 USM
6:03 Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM
7:03 Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM
7:38 Prime Pick

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Thanks for watching! Rock on 🤘

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