The 50mm lens is one of the most common lenses out there, and yet, it can be a weirdly challenging one to use. Why is it so difficult to master, and how can you create better photos with one? This excellent video takes a look at the 50mm lens, why it is tough to work with, and what you can do to improve your shots. 

Coming to you from The Monochrome Memoirs, this awesome video discusses 50mm lenses, why they are difficult to work with, and how to improve your work with them. I will be the first to admit that I have never felt particularly creatively inspired with a 50mm lens and find them a bit tricky. I think the issue stems from the fact that 50mm is an extremely neutral focal length, and as such, it looks quite similar to our normal vision. This means that we can’t rely on the unique rendering of a more unusual focal length to do the heavy lifting in the look of an image. If you want to work on your compositions, try working with a 50mm lens or leaving your zoom lens set there for an afternoon. Check out the video above for the full rundown.