Cheap VS. Expensive Camera Lens | Can YOU spot a difference? 🧐
In this video, we will compare a $200 kit lens against a $50,000 cinema lens and see how the images compare. Also, we will kit out the $2000 LUMIX S5 full frame Mirrorless Camera with a hundred thousand dollars worth of Hollywood Cinema Equipment.
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What did you notice between the two set ups and lenses? What one did you like better?
Highlight roll-off on the cine lens was perhaps a bit better, though not $50k better 😅 With regard to the actual shots, form factor really plagued you, while your friend managed to get more natural shots with more (controlled) motion, ironically enough. He has extremely steady hands, so it won't be the norm. What do you think?
Besides the sharpness of the Leica, the colors were totally different - the jacket was very blue-ish with the kit lens but had a much deeper black to it with the Leica. Definitely preferred the Leica overall and bet with a scene with lots of color it would really shine over the kit lens. Love the 20-60 though, I've considered trading up to the 24-70 2.8 but so hard to beat the value!
Leica cinema lenses are probably the most overpriced lenses there is. You’ll see more difference with the Cooke S4
Is there a difference? Yes.. If I was making multi-million dollar projects, the difference is worth the price. When you're doing KZhead or commercials for local companies, not worth it. Additionally the cinema lens needed 2 people to work the camera and huge rig. Even more expense. Definitely overkill for a little gain. You can do lots of professional work with that kit lens, much more efficiently.
The most glaring thing is that one shot is wide and other is not. Also the focus has different settings on each.
I saw a difference, but not a $49,800 difference 😂. Kit lens is king
Same 😅
Kinda depends on what it’s being used for but I definitely get it.
Exactly what I wanted to say.
This camera can't use the full potential of all this lenses because this ks 4:2:2 10 bit longop (compressed file) and on youtube its even more compressed so you only see a 4:2:0 8bit very compressed.. Thats very sad for video quality comparaison..
@@pilchthomas oh yeah i understand compression i edit for a living. That’s why these setups are times make no sense. We can get this quality exported. But once we upload it all the same 🤦🏻♂️
To be honest the diminishing returns on gear is crazy. The kit lens was solid.
The thing that I noticed most between the two in terms of differences is definitely the color fidelity and color accuracy with what I would expect the colors to be in that environment. That being said, I’m shocked at how similar they actually were.
You can tell that one has better colour fidelity and accuracy after KZhead compression and through whatever monitor/device you're using? Cause I don't believe you!
@@alexwr I can too, if you can’t tell then you’re blind lol. Some shots I can’t but there are some where you can tell the color differences. The Leica looks richer. I don’t think you fully understand what compressions does lol. By your logic every shot on KZhead should look the same..
@@mrwashur1991 You couldn't tell by the colour alone if they weren't labelled, and if they mixed in shots of the expensive and cheap rig, I bet you wouldn't have noticed. It's how you use it. Your response would have a bit more impact if you didn't ignore the other part about your own monitor/phone/tablet's accuracy and resolution affecting the final viewing result. I don't believe for a second you can tell the difference purely on colours in a 'blind' test.
@@alexwr you have a really bad eye if you can't tell how much nicer the colours and contrast look on the Leica lens, like I was shocked at how huge a difference there was.
@@rorycowieson5924 I have perfect vision mate. You see what you want to see because you're being told which one is the expensive one. For goodness sake, you can't even tell which one looks sharper simply because these guys can't even get focus properly.
This was really interesting, the Kit lens didn’t just roll over! It held its own! I’d be interested as well to see the $50K lens vs a 2.8 16-35 $2K-$3K lens- something prosumer grade and how that stacks up.
Yes I would like that too because i havw that lens XD
Yea, and with both being prime lenses. And also with like a cheaper cinema camera like Sony fx6 or something
I want to see it go against some inexpensive cine lenses like samyang and rokinon i think this would be cool as well
Definitely agree with what you said, can you see a side by side difference? Of course you can, but separate are you going to notice? Not really aside from the obvious stuff like aperture. Now, is it a $100k difference? No, not here on KZhead at least. You can probably see more variance in the edit than here in the ole compressed world of YT! Both sets of clips would be marketable to a wide variety of clients. Add a good gimbal like the RS2 and maybe a Sigma prime which is still at least $48k cheaper than that Leica glass and you have a real solid competitive set-up! Solid vid man!
In the U.K. the S5 is on sale atm for £1799 ($2200) with the 20-60 lens and you get a 50mm 1.8 free with it (£429/ $525 value). Watching on my phone it was difficult to tell the difference, I was very impressed- so much so I am going for that combo!!
Nice! And really enjoyed seeing Patrick on here also!
Súper cool to see Patrick here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This video makes me appreciate my budget gear even more. I love trying to get the most out of budget stuff. (Fujifilm XS-10 with kit lens 18-55, Canon10-18 and SLR Magic 25mm T1.5)
Very interesting. It seems like the kit lens also picks up a bit more blue light in the blacks than the cinema lens, especially in the leather. But there could be other factors at play. This really emphasizes what I tell aspiring photographers/cinematographers looking for their 1st camera- Nowadays there almost isn't any bad choice of camera. Technology does a lot for very little money now, a cameras are just tools, instruments. The question shouldn't be what is "best". Instead ask yourself what camera is right for you and your vision or workflow.
Kit Lens is my stage name.
Great Intro, Im sold... I subbed!
I saw the difference BUT if the movie or show was good... I wouldn't care as long as the sound is good and video is decent. The whole time I kept thinking that $50k is enough to make a full indie film project.
It's funny to see the blue chromatic aberrations on the 20-60mm, even if you filmed in overcast...the blacks are blue 💙 but for 300$, that 20mm f3.5 wide angle is hard to beat! Great video guys! 🤟🏻
Love this wild, unexpected Camera Stuff Vidz 🔥 Keep Going Chris.
I’ve never been so hype about a video since Chris took in the collab with Panasonic. I’ve just upgraded from a a6400 to a S5 but I’m still waiting for my lenses. Until then, play-repeat Chris’s videos ❤️❤️❤️
Dude! Let me know if it was worth it! I have a sony a6300 right now and am low-key considering it if it's worth it compared to the competition!
@@Vexies sure thing !
@@Vexies I made the same switch from Sony a6300 to S5. Its so much better for filmmaking!! 100% recommended you won't regnet it. The IBIS alone helps so much
The kit certainly held its own! One of my favorite pairings for out corporate work is the S5/S1 with a Canon FD 50mm F1.8. Literally a $40 lens and it looks like BUTTER. Give it a whirl if you ever get a chance Chris! Great content and value as always. Much love from East Tennessee🙏🏼
I want to try this setup just for the hell of it lol
Great Video and demonstration!! Thank You So Much!!! Very informative and honestly quite encouraging for me. Can I please ask two questions? >> #1 Is this all V-Log? #2 Did you use the Variable ND with the lens hood on the 20-60mm?? If so How?? Thank you!! :)
The expensive lens looked a bit sharper with more more contrast in most shots. The only thing is I’d struggle to justify $50k. I feel you could get very similar clarity and contrast with $1k-$3k lenses. Great shots though!
Love this video. Personally, I think you could have covered a bit more of the characteristics of the different lenses. The kit lens is very digitally sharp which maybe could have been diminished using a black mist filter of 1/4 to give it a nice rolloff in the contrast to make it softer. On the other hand, this is already part of the expensive lens, so if budget is not a concern by all means, if it is, then filters would go a long way at a way lower price point :) These comparison videos make me confident in the equipment I already have and completely removes the Gear Acquisition Syndrome for me. Thanks Chris.
0:09 the immediate honesty gets a like right off that bat..lol haha!!
Great comparison video! Hope you get the views you wanted!
Each lens has a bit of character to it so I feel they do the job very well! Just amazing to see what the S5 is capable of.
This video is great. Thanks Chris
The colors are definitely better on the leica, aswell as the microcontrast that they're famous for that makes the scene pop out a little bit more. But I think this comparison is a great testament to diminishing returns when it comes to gear and that ultimately, the quality lies with the filmmaker
Great video! Shows out that you don’t need expensive camera gear to make art and great videos! Loved it 👏🏻
True, i know some photograpers and videographer who have expensive cameras and lens and they not that good and others who have average camera en lens and they do better job.
I could tell the difference but I actually like the close up of the hand better on the kit lens as well
That's cause they didn't hit focus properly on plenty of these shots, using both rigs.
love seeing youtubers with so many subs to use a Lumix camera that most all diss, keep it up mate
actually kinda sick comparison since i use the s5 One note tho for future videos. For the captions saying the Lumix S5 lens and info, I felt like you could have simplified the text so the comparison titles just said “Kit” and “Cinema”. Felt like it was spending more time reading the caption than i was watching the shot
Hey Chris, you ok? Definitely feeling a strong maniacal energy in this one 🤣
ngl, chirs is grinding rn. the vids are getting more enjoyable.🥳
10 seconds made my lyke the video already ahah love it!
Can you do Full Frame with kit lens (say A7Cii with pancake kit) vs a cheaper a6300 with a high end g master or Zeiss? Can the better sensor and newer tech compensate for cheap glass
Great vid, Chris. I'm curious where you're at with the whole process; like are you going to switch from Sony to Lumix as a result of using their gear? You probably have a whole vid planned with your thoughts but just thought I'd ask. Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoying the camera so far :)
Lookit, I might be part of this very small niche that truly appreciate these zero dollar versus all dollar comparisons, but these videos are an absolute delight to watch. Also Tomasso is like my favorite KZheadr outside of you and Lizzie obviously… actually strike that, can I just have a three-way tie for first? Also, total sidebar, but what font do you use for your main titles? And can I steal that font.?? Love you.
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Love some Patrick Tomasso - he knows his stuff!! His movie reviews are also awesome. Toronto unite!!
Patrick is straight up one of the best humans on the planet.
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@@impatrickt you’re tearing me apart
what plugins do you use for motion graphics?
How does the F-stop work on the cinema lens?
I noticed the leather jacket looks better on the 50k one but other than that that's really it. Definitely saw a difference but I wouldn't think that's a 50k difference lmao
loved thissssss
The wide shot was more overall in focus on the kit lens? I love that bike. Some rolling shots would have been nice?
Can the next camera comparison test be an Arri Alexa LF vs. Moto Razr ?
Love it. Real close run for the money
Will be lost in the sea of comments but just downloaded the lightroom preset bundle nervously (wrongly) Its fantastic, with so much to offer/help. Just wanted to say thank you for upping my game. (just thought I'd add, I watched the Steve Gerrard review and it helped in my decision to purchase)
forgot how good your videos are!
Yep i can see a difference in both and yes i own one leica len too and 4 lumix lenses am thinking about trading it in to Leica.
Sick. LOVE IT 🧡🧡🧡🤘
i would love to see how like a sony a1 with a g master lens would stack up against the $50k lens.
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This is a cool video Chris
broth!so insanee ,🙌
Im breaking out my kit lens. I put it away thinking i would not use it too often. After this video I'm going to use it more. Honestly, for the money, I was struggling to see the differences. Can you do or recommend a detailed video on gimbel settings?
Telegram is tedious. I hope its worth it😆😆
Absolutely could see a difference, the clarity of the whole scene, the detail in the bike and hair, the 50k lens was beautiful.
Can someone tell me what the motorcycle in the video is?
As someone who loves film and working in the film world, I love to see you in this world
We got a Patrick cameo!
I’ll take either one
Its also so hard to tell becuase of youtubes compression. One day in the future when they dont compress as much, these videos will be even more helpful.
This is reassuring because I have the S1H! Haha
This goes over my head.
ADVICE TO CHRIS: for future video comparisons please upload with GOOD 4k quality, I know youtube has its compression but still, The 4k quality of this video compared to others on youtube is very bad, a $50,000 lens IQ looks exactly the same as the $200 kit lens and I bet that shouldn't be the case, so please export with a high bitrate so the compression doesn't kill the quality of the video, remember not everyone watches this videos on their phone.
Exactly and when he said about huge difference, i never saw the difference in this youtube video, maybe that is not the case in their raw files
It was exported with the highest bit rate.
Right away you can definitely see a huge difference between the kit lens on the S5 and the $50K lens. The difference is the contrast and the detail being delivered to the sensor with the Leica Summilux lens. There is a difference, but you need to determine if the subtle differences are worth $108,000.00 to your production. If you are shooting for Cinema release, then the extra expenses may well be justified ?
I can get the same if not better results from a Fuji XT4 with the 16-55 2.8 and a Ronin M Stabilizer. That 100k+ set up was not very impressive. and obviously some of the parts included were way over kill. but in reality you can get a better image for the 5k Canadian range.
the kit lens held its own, would love to see this comparison with say a 2k lens
I saw the difference, expensive ones may not be needed for an amateur, but for a studio, they need perfection.
Can you show all of images side by side with out?
Awsome Comparison, I thought the kit lens did pretty Awsome!
Right!? It held up great.
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Definitely see a difference, but the kit lens does an amazing job.
Haha yeah as soon as I saw that handle bar shot I was like "kit lens" wins haha. I think it was just the chrome that stood out a bit more👌
Man I like Videos like this :)
Hi The kit lens 20-60 is not an usual kit lens, the image quality,the focal range Wich goes very wide and hold up great. This Kit Lens are not comparable to any kit lens Panasonic has or any other company it is far more superior imho...and the actual value should be more...of course f3.8 is no prime but 20-60 is damn good overall with S5 Greatings from CH Fil
The IBIS on the Panasonic is amazing; it could replace a gimbal.
For real. It’s amazing
Yeah shooting on my gh6 with no gimbal
Honestly couldn’t see much of a difference between them, might just be because I’m watching on my phone
Same here
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Dropping a 50k lens would be the fastest way to get a cardiac arrest, at least for me.
When he said L Mount Alliance who all was expecting to hear Jared Polin’s voice echo “L MOUNT ALLIANCE!!!!”
I know it’s an old camera but I have a Lumix FZ- 300 and I love it so far and it’s what I could afford to get
I think he could've use the camera strap for extra steady shots in the normal s5
Chris PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show the side by side comparison for longer than 4 seconds. This is KZhead not tik-tok. Those comparison side by side shots are literally the absolute main draw and reason we watch the video, other than yourself of course. Loving the content and I can completely get on board with the higher energy styled videos you’re putting out but for the love of god slow the most important bits down. I need quadruple the time to mentally process a comparison, 8 seconds per shot for the side by side. I know you show them individually but the most integral part is the side by side and it’s simply not long enough. Otherwise you’re killing it! 👍🏻✌🏻
I liked Patrick’s composition more, maybe due to the extra tightness
No? LETSDOIT!
Should've used a gimbal on the Full-frame with the cheaper lens but indeed they look nearly the same but it's because the editing was dumbed down for things to look identical. The real idea would be to see how each look at their absolute best though. Of course, the high-budget premium setups are funded by people who live off hundreds of thousands of dollars on interests a month or more After all their expenses have been paid.
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For us mortals there is no difference or little, buy you are watching a compressed KZhead video, play it in a cinema and you will see a much bigger difference. Also it is worth mentioning that the price difference comes not only from an optical point of view but also from build quality, precision, durability, workflow etc…
So witch one is best for Tik Tok?
I love my S5
Haha! Nice video. ✌️
I think the 18mm felt less intimate and less dramatic because of it. Preferred the kit lens shots. There. I said it. Pile on. ;-)
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I mean having the same focal length would have helped hahah
S5 is like $1500 on sale right now. It's insane how this camera gets slept on. Better everything than an A7iv except AF. For $1000 less.
What this comparison really shows is that lighting and composition is more important than your lens. take the kit lens and $500 lights and you would be miles ahead of the whole cine setup without lights
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50k $ for what kind of clients? Probably in big teams. As a 1 man show its sometimes so hard to carry all that gear and what for? A $500-1000 contract? Kit lens will do just fine if you have the skills!
Yes I can see the difference and that is to say that one guy is enjoying an easy job whilst the other is struggling a lot 😆
What about an L series lense
pretty certain just that wireless monitor costs more than my entire phptography setup
The kit lens has more compression in the shots. I wish you shot with a 50mm or 85mm I think that would be a better comparison.
Compression is a purely perspective based characteristic. It has nothing to do with optic design. Was most likely due to him standing farther back.
This is the point in history where glass matters. All full frame cameras are capable. I shoot with a73 and I find I want a new prime versus new body. Stepping up from a6300 made me realize my glass is capable but I want just a touch cleaner. The issue is it’s a big price jump for a touch cleaner. Time to update my prices.