Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Today's question is, "Focal length choice is something that doesn't get talked about enough. Your gear should follow what you're shooting, but that intuition takes time to develop. I'd love to see a video exploring how to match your focal length to your subject."

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00:00 Intro
01:00 What is focal length?
02:09 Sensor size and crop factor
03:58 Focal length demo
06:06 Suggestions for common situation
6:27 Landscape and architecture
07:36 Weddings and events
08:32 Street photography
09:44 Portraits
10:38 Sports, action, and wildlife
12:06 What do I use?
13:01 Final thoughts

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✘ GEAR USED:

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/676n5

Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens
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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens, White
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/v6nvg

Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/mffs6

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/0qtrr

Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/ipcs9

Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/rc2r5

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/qvxjl

Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/io3vm

Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/es63m

Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/hjvwt

Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
dl.davidbergmanphoto.com/dssle

✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body
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Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head
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Godox KNOWLED M300BI Bi Color LED Light
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Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48")
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Prograde cards and readers
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