Is the leica vario elmar tl 18 56mm f 3 5 5 6 asph good for video?

The Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18-56mm is usable for video, but I wouldn't pick it first. On APS-C it frames like about 28-85mm equivalent, which is more of a standard-to-short-telephoto view. It has no stabilisation, so handheld footage will shake, and it gets darker as you zoom in, which hurts in dim rooms. It works well on a tripod, for interviews, or with a gimbal.

If you want to shoot yourself at arm's length, you need something wider. The Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-TL 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH covers about 17-35mm equivalent, which is much closer to what vlogging needs.

Whichever lens you choose, sound matters as much as the picture. Read the video guide for the full checklist, and budget for an external microphone from the start.

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