Storm Before the Podcast EXTRA: Ranking My Lenses and Focal Lengths for Storm Chasing!

Lori Grace Bailey shares her expert insights on storm photography lenses with an emphasis on focal lengths, ranking them from usable to god tier, and discusses how to choose the right gear for capturing lightning, storms, and astrophotography.

keywords

storm photography, lenses ranking, lightning photography, astrophotography, camera gear, Sony lenses, telephoto lenses, storm chasing gear

key topics

• Lens/focal length ranking system for storm photography
• Best lenses for lightning and storm chasing
• Camera gear selection for astrophotography and wildlife

titles

• The Ultimate Storm Photography Lens Tier List: From Usable to God Tier
• How to Choose the Best Camera Lenses for Storm Chasing

Sound Bites

• "The 12-24mm is a must-have for landscapes"
• "The 50mm f1.2 is the perfect storm chasing lens"
• "The 85mm is great for portraits and bokeh"

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Storm Chasing and Photography

01:39
Understanding Lens Ratings and Categories

04:20
Telephoto Lenses for Storm Photography

07:51
Wide Angle Lenses and Their Importance

11:32
Versatile Lenses for Various Conditions

15:46
Specialized Lenses and Their Uses

19:19
Final Thoughts on Lens Selection