Camera Lens Markings Explained

Click "Show More" for Video Timestamps, plus Equipment and Video Links below! Equipment Shown in Video - Sony a9 Camera Body: https://amzn.to/2YbqWRu Sony FE 55mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/30nqL8q Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3: https://amzn.to/2BN1OZV Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L: https://amzn.to/2XJlAOz Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E: https://amzn.to/3dFDze9 Pentax K-1000 Film Camera: https://amzn.to/30nr2Iu Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4: https://amzn.to/2MIf97Q Rokinon 14mm f/2.8: https://amzn.to/2zfvg9T Rokinon 85mm f/1.4: https://amzn.to/2UjTHKE Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5: https://amzn.to/3h5CYo8 Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6: https://amzn.to/3f602Bc Yus 135mm f/2.8: https://amzn.to/2Yi9PxD Fuji X-E2 Camera Body: https://amzn.to/30nIkp0 Minolta 50mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/2UpJVqn Minolta Maxxum 5000 Film Camera: https://amzn.to/3f4sSCk PRIME STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY PLAYLIST: How to Load 35mm Film: https://youtu.be/FjCfcTFP50E How to Use a Canon AE-1: https://youtu.be/oKc928PYkeo How to Use a Pentax K-1000: https://youtu.be/DrazWIHLhjU Retrieve Film Out of it's Canister: https://youtu.be/fJfahouv_D8 How to Shoot a Photo in Manual Mode: https://youtu.be/XObLd5KkjRc Canon Rebel Buttons Explained! (T3i): https://youtu.be/Yc8q5VWBZqM Nikon Off Camera Flash: https://youtu.be/FW_crpcZH3k Nishika N8000 3D Film Camera: https://youtu.be/mIZ1JmxGOQE How to Use the Nikon F3: https://youtu.be/rd3rjz_Avkg How to Use the Olympus XA 35mm Film Camera: https://youtu.be/wHfvQObNqy8 Movie Mode on the Canon Rebel T3i: https://youtu.be/wf6eVGGOvCA How to Use the Fuji Instax Mini 9 Instant Film Camera: https://youtu.be/qMhoP4bLbw8 0:00 - Intro 0:07 - Lens Focal Length 1:08 - Prime Vs. Zoom Lens 1:21 - Wide Vs. Standard Vs. Telephoto Lens 3:29 - Aperture and Maximum F-Stop 5:35 - Lens Manufacturer 6:29 - Camera Lens Mount 6:48 - Crop Sensor (APS-C) Vs. Full Frame 9:07 - Attaching a Lens to a Camera 9:30 - Filter Size / Lens Cap Size / Stepping Ring Size 10:23 - Auto Focus Types 10:50 - Image Stabilization / Vibration Reduction / Optical Stead Shot 11:29 - Lens Serial Number 11:55 - Aperture Ring / Film Camera Lens 12:44 - Focus Ring / Focus Distances 13:13 - Lens Depth of Field Indicator 14:56 - Lens Series 15:55 - Lens Glass Coating 16:12 - Minimum Focusing Distance 16:44 - Macro Lenses 18:11 - Focusing a Lens in Infrared / Infrared Photography 18:37 - Summary of Lens Markings 19:29 - Outro In this video I describe what the different letters and numbers on lenses mean. In other words what are all the markings on the lens and what do they refer to? This ranges from focal length to maximum f-stop, thread size, minimum focusing distance, focus distances, crop or full frame letters, serial numbers, and several other things. NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Viewers are NOT obligated to use these links! If you do purchase any items through these links than a million Thank Yous for your support of this channel! You allow me to continue making content!