DP’s sometimes get caught up on lenses and other technical aspects. The big question is, how much time do you really need to spend on something like this rather than story.

T ons of first time Directors or DPs get caught up on using the most expensive equipment they can get their hands on, but let’s be honest here, the audience doesn’t care if you’re shooting on a Ziess or a Canon L series glass (seriously, they really don’t.) At the end of the day, the most important thing they are looking for is a good story and clear sound BUT that isn’t to say that you shouldn’t go crazy over your lenses. Check out the above video and see if you can tell the difference between the expensive stuff and not so expensive stuff. Knowing this info will reduce the amount of time you spend (or waste) worrying about your equipment.