prime lenses for video
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for prime lenses for video.
Prime lenses for video are a great tool for any videographer. They allow the cinematographer to have more control over their shots by having a wider aperture and/or a faster speed. The most common prime lenses used in video are 50mm, 35mm, and 85mm. These lenses are typically used for interviews, b-roll, and establishing shots. Here are some of the best prime lenses available today.
Olympus - M. 17mm f/1.8 Wide-Angle Prime Lens for Select Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras - Silver
Model: V311050SU000SKU: 7911007Top comment"Awesome little lense...This lense is awesome. A clear example on why I switched to M4/3. ...Nifty Prime...Cons: Pictures arn't as sharp especially in the corners compared to other prime lenses like the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7"
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Designed for use with most interchangeable lens cameras with a micro four-thirds mount, this Olympus M. V311050SU000 17mm wide-angle lens features an MSC lens drive, helping you obtain crystal-clear, true-to-life images.Top comment"Awesome little lense...This lense is awesome. A clear example on why I switched to M4/3. ...Nifty Prime...Cons: Pictures arn't as sharp especially in the corners compared to other prime lenses like the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7"
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Designed for use with most interchangeable lens cameras with a micro four-thirds mount, this Olympus M. V311050SU000 17mm wide-angle lens features an MSC lens drive, helping you obtain crystal-clear, true-to-life images.See all Mirrorless Lenses
Sony - FE 28mm F2 E-Mount Prime Lens - Black
Model: SEL28F20SKU: 4617051Top comment"Love this lens...Mainly used for video...but with my A7iii this lens autofocused amazingly...Great lense...Really good lense. Works great with my Sony a7iii. Perfect for video."
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This Sony SEL28F20 lens features a 9-blade circular aperture and ED glass with multicoating, so you can easily capture clear photos with minimal ghosting using your a7-series, 35mm full-frame camera.Top comment"Love this lens...Mainly used for video...but with my A7iii this lens autofocused amazingly...Great lense...Really good lense. Works great with my Sony a7iii. Perfect for video."
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This Sony SEL28F20 lens features a 9-blade circular aperture and ED glass with multicoating, so you can easily capture clear photos with minimal ghosting using your a7-series, 35mm full-frame camera.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
FE 14mm F1.8 GM Full-frame Large-aperture Wide Angle Prime G Master Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL14F18GMSKU: 6461449Top comment"Awesome lens so light and so great! I used this for cityscape and tight spaces also this is my go to video lens for real estate video! ...Perfect Wide Lens...Perfect wide angle lens! Will definitely use this for senior photography and weddings - both photo and video!"
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FE 14mm F1.8 GM Sony Alpha E-mount Full-frame Large-aperture Ultra-wide angle Prime G Master Lens for stills and movies with excellent G Master resolution and bokeh in a compact, lightweight designTop comment"Awesome lens so light and so great! I used this for cityscape and tight spaces also this is my go to video lens for real estate video! ...Perfect Wide Lens...Perfect wide angle lens! Will definitely use this for senior photography and weddings - both photo and video!"
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FE 14mm F1.8 GM Sony Alpha E-mount Full-frame Large-aperture Ultra-wide angle Prime G Master Lens for stills and movies with excellent G Master resolution and bokeh in a compact, lightweight designSee all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Sony - G Master FE 135mm F1.8 GM Prime Telephoto Lens for Select E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL135F18GMSKU: 6339273Top comment"Ultimate Portrait Lense...Great Lenses, the sharpness is superb. My goto lens for portrait shooting....Get this lens...Buy this lens if you can get one! Sharp, fast prime lens great for portraits and low light."
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Capture perfect photos with this Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto prime lens. An improved focusing system lets you capture subjects as close as 2.3 feet, while the f/1.8 aperture means you can create images with breathtaking bokeh and other effects. . The lens barrel is made of durable magnesium alloy to make it lightweight while ensuring optical precision. This Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto lens has a dust and moisture resistant design that offers protection when shooting in challenging outdoor environments.Top comment"Ultimate Portrait Lense...Great Lenses, the sharpness is superb. My goto lens for portrait shooting....Get this lens...Buy this lens if you can get one! Sharp, fast prime lens great for portraits and low light."
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Capture perfect photos with this Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto prime lens. An improved focusing system lets you capture subjects as close as 2.3 feet, while the f/1.8 aperture means you can create images with breathtaking bokeh and other effects. . The lens barrel is made of durable magnesium alloy to make it lightweight while ensuring optical precision. This Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto lens has a dust and moisture resistant design that offers protection when shooting in challenging outdoor environments.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Nikon - Z 30 4K Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens - Black
Model: 1749SKU: 6512000Top comment"When using for video it can shoot in 4k 30p or slow mo @ 1080 @ 120 fps. ...I do love that with the Nikon adapter, I can continue to use my DSLR prime lenses. Highly recommend!"
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.Top comment"When using for video it can shoot in 4k 30p or slow mo @ 1080 @ 120 fps. ...I do love that with the Nikon adapter, I can continue to use my DSLR prime lenses. Highly recommend!"
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.See all Mirrorless Cameras
Wyze - Wired Outdoor Wi-Fi Floodlight Home Security Camera - White
Model: WYZEC3FLSKU: 6507758Top comment"Product good - it SUX WYZE is charging for video!...Camera and lights work well, but WYZE is now trying to charge us for video! That SUX....Floodlight Camera disappointing. Video play back i...Recorded play back is blurry and not very good. video is smeared."
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Wyze Floodlight cam is the ultimate Home Security device with PIR Sensor, color night vision camera, and extra-bright Lumens to stop any person, or critter in their tracks. Wyze continues to offer smart home security at an affordable option and our floodlight delivers just that. Get additional safety features with an optional cam plus subscription.Top comment"Product good - it SUX WYZE is charging for video!...Camera and lights work well, but WYZE is now trying to charge us for video! That SUX....Floodlight Camera disappointing. Video play back i...Recorded play back is blurry and not very good. video is smeared."
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Wyze Floodlight cam is the ultimate Home Security device with PIR Sensor, color night vision camera, and extra-bright Lumens to stop any person, or critter in their tracks. Wyze continues to offer smart home security at an affordable option and our floodlight delivers just that. Get additional safety features with an optional cam plus subscription.See all Outdoor Security Cameras
Panasonic - LUMIX G100 Mirrorless Camera for Photo, 4K Video and Vlogging, 12-32mm Lens - DC-G100KK - Black
Model: DC-G100KKSKU: 6420025Top comment"I can fit this camera with the kit lens, and my 25mm prime and 45-150telephoto all in a bag that isn't big enough to hold my sony a7iii and one lens alone. ...It is very easy to use, takes awesome pictures, and videos, has several d8fferent lense options, the battery lasts a long time, and the many connection options for downloading has been great too!"
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LUMIX G100 Mirrorless Camera for Photo, 4K Video and Vlogging, 12-32mm Lens – BlackTop comment"I can fit this camera with the kit lens, and my 25mm prime and 45-150telephoto all in a bag that isn't big enough to hold my sony a7iii and one lens alone. ...It is very easy to use, takes awesome pictures, and videos, has several d8fferent lense options, the battery lasts a long time, and the many connection options for downloading has been great too!"
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LG - 65" Class A2 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV
Model: OLED65A2PUASKU: 6501900Top comment"Using my test content with video and dolby atmos the TV does an excellent job presenting the content. ...The only thing not liking too much, is the cursor when we switch to Prime, Netflix, etc. It is a floating/bouncing cursor. "
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Experience a lifelike picture with more depth and rich colors thanks to LG's advanced α7 Gen5 AI Processor 4K that adjusts picture and sound qualities to give you a fabulous experience no matter what you’re watching. Additionally, binge-worthy streaming starts here with built-in access to Netflix, Prime Video, the Apple TV app, Disney+, HBO Max¹ and over 300+ free LG Channels² with everything from comedy to movies to sports. Plus, you can customize your viewing experience with separate accounts and personalized recommendations for every member of your family from webOS 22. Quickly point, click, scroll or use voice control to find your favorite content faster with the LG Magic Remote. It’s not just OLED. It’s LG OLED. The gold standard in OLED TV from the creators of OLED.Top comment"Using my test content with video and dolby atmos the TV does an excellent job presenting the content. ...The only thing not liking too much, is the cursor when we switch to Prime, Netflix, etc. It is a floating/bouncing cursor. "
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Experience a lifelike picture with more depth and rich colors thanks to LG's advanced α7 Gen5 AI Processor 4K that adjusts picture and sound qualities to give you a fabulous experience no matter what you’re watching. Additionally, binge-worthy streaming starts here with built-in access to Netflix, Prime Video, the Apple TV app, Disney+, HBO Max¹ and over 300+ free LG Channels² with everything from comedy to movies to sports. Plus, you can customize your viewing experience with separate accounts and personalized recommendations for every member of your family from webOS 22. Quickly point, click, scroll or use voice control to find your favorite content faster with the LG Magic Remote. It’s not just OLED. It’s LG OLED. The gold standard in OLED TV from the creators of OLED.See all All Flat-Screen TVs
Sony - Alpha 7C Full-frame Mirrorless Camera - Silver
Model: ILCE7C/SSKU: 6432058Top comment"I use it for video recording and so far I'm liking it, not disappointed at all....Best camera hands down If you can only afford one lens get the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 it’ll be all you need for video and photo You get the 28, 35, 50, and 75mm focal lengths all at a sharp f2.8 The autofocus on this camera is insanely fast AND as a bonus when it comes to video you can adjust the autofocus speed which means when you have it at a low speed it’ll look like you’re naturally pulling focus giving you a clean cinematic look without the worry of mistakes It takes amazing video especially with the new color science Shoots up to 4K 24 (which is all you should be shooting in if it’s not slow motion) A lot of people like to complain that it doesn’t shoot 4k60 but that’s why they came out with the a7siii and let’s be honest 4K files are still super huge and take up a lot of space 24 frames is all you need right now and at 100M (you’re spoiled) But if you do want sexy slow mo it also shoots 120fps in Full HD :) The colors straight out of the camera are BEAUTIFUL 24mp FULL FRAME sensor The flippy screen every sony user’s been waiting for without the $4000 price tag of the a7siii And most of all the small form factor!! "
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Sony Alpha 7C – small and light Full Frame Compact Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera with 24.2MP backside illuminated sensor, 4K video, side flip-out LCD and 5-axis in-body image stabilizationTop comment"I use it for video recording and so far I'm liking it, not disappointed at all....Best camera hands down If you can only afford one lens get the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 it’ll be all you need for video and photo You get the 28, 35, 50, and 75mm focal lengths all at a sharp f2.8 The autofocus on this camera is insanely fast AND as a bonus when it comes to video you can adjust the autofocus speed which means when you have it at a low speed it’ll look like you’re naturally pulling focus giving you a clean cinematic look without the worry of mistakes It takes amazing video especially with the new color science Shoots up to 4K 24 (which is all you should be shooting in if it’s not slow motion) A lot of people like to complain that it doesn’t shoot 4k60 but that’s why they came out with the a7siii and let’s be honest 4K files are still super huge and take up a lot of space 24 frames is all you need right now and at 100M (you’re spoiled) But if you do want sexy slow mo it also shoots 120fps in Full HD :) The colors straight out of the camera are BEAUTIFUL 24mp FULL FRAME sensor The flippy screen every sony user’s been waiting for without the $4000 price tag of the a7siii And most of all the small form factor!! "
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Sony Alpha 7C – small and light Full Frame Compact Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera with 24.2MP backside illuminated sensor, 4K video, side flip-out LCD and 5-axis in-body image stabilizationSee all Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon - Z 6 II 4k Video Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 Lens - Black
Model: 1663SKU: 6437929Top comment"Not great for video on live events....The autofocus doomed the video quality. It’s ok, but from what I’ve seen the 1st Z6 is rated higher....Recommended just getting the body and focusing on prime lenses but the 24 - 70 f4 is a sharp/quality lens for day time shooting."
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This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p*. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Next-generation autofocus. The power of dual processors. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.*8-Bit and DX-crop mode onlyTop comment"Not great for video on live events....The autofocus doomed the video quality. It’s ok, but from what I’ve seen the 1st Z6 is rated higher....Recommended just getting the body and focusing on prime lenses but the 24 - 70 f4 is a sharp/quality lens for day time shooting."
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This is what a hybrid still and video mirrorless camera is meant to be. 24.5MP BSI sensor and high-speed shooting with the buffer capacity to match. 4K Ultra HD video at 60p*. Outstanding low-light capabilities. Next-generation autofocus. The power of dual processors. Two card slots. Tons of creative features. Flexible power options. Compatibility with a vertical battery grip. Wireless connectivity with smartphones and laptops and so much more.*8-Bit and DX-crop mode onlySee all Mirrorless Cameras
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