Which lens would you buy?

[Phil Balsdon]

I use a Lightcraft ND, tip buy a 77mm or 82mm and step rings to size it to your lens. One day you will have a larger a diameter lens and this will save the expense of buying a second filter.

Buy a slider before a stabilizer. No comment or recommendation on brands though as I built my own using skate board wheels, a ladder and a second tripod. Had it for years but it takes bigger cameras.

I also own a Steadicam Flyer, I think you’ll get more out of good slider than a cheap stabilizer to start with especially for a film look.

General advice is buy good quality items like lenses and grip gear, look after it and it will last for years.
Some of my lenses are 30 years old and one of my tripods over 20 years. Camera technology will become obsolete what ever you buy very quickly.

Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, Final Cut Pro Post Production.
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