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Equipment & Techniques => Motion & Video => Topic started by: Dinarius on July 21, 2017, 01:24:10 pm

Title: Canon zoom for video - STM or USM? Best optics & quietest focus combo?
Post by: Dinarius on July 21, 2017, 01:24:10 pm

I'm looking for a single lens solution for wide to mid-range for video.

I know people that swear by the (pricey) 24-70mm ll L lens.

I'm interested in the 24-105mm STM lens because of its (apparently) quieter focusing.

I will be using an on camera RODE mic a lot.

There are also comparable zooms from Sigma and Tamron.

So, what's my best combination in terms of optics and silent focusing?

Weather sealing is not an issue for me; just sound and image quality.

Thanks.

D.

Title: Re: Canon zoom for video - STM or USM? Best optics & quietest focus combo?
Post by: Joe Towner on August 28, 2017, 10:52:59 pm

What body are you pairing it with?  Yes, the 24-70 II is a go to, but are you relying on the DPAF or manually focusing?  Are you going to be pulling focus as well?  Will you be tracking people moving thru a scene?

-Joe

Title: Re: Canon zoom for video - STM or USM? Best optics & quietest focus combo?
Post by: Dinarius on September 11, 2017, 03:52:45 am

Thanks for the reply and apologies for the delay in my reply.

I use a 5D Mark IV.

Thanks.

D.