I have this lens also. I started with this lens and do agree. This lens covers everything, well, for 95% of the time anyway. For me personally, I did need to compliment with an ultra-wide too, which in reality was only required for 5% of the time (establishing shots and tight situations). However, moving towards the telephoto end of the spectrum, on the odd occasion when I need a little more than 75mm, I could punch in even closer with crop mode. I have also used crop mode in conjunction with Clear Image Zoom which is probably one of Sony's best-kept secrets, as this enables me to go even closer with almost no loss in sharpness!
@BabyJay It's very similar to crop mode. It enables you to utilise the camera's high res. sensor to give you a little more reach. I tend to go for crop mode first and if I need to zoom in a little more with clear image zoom. Clear image zoom and crop mode are almost identical. The disadvantage of CIZ is that that you cannot use some of the features such as object and eye tracking when activated, this is why I go for CM first. CIZ appears to display a little less noise.
Definitely gave me new confidence in my Sigma 24-70 for my Sony. Great video! Maybe you could make a video how to get the most out of this lens and the sharper shots from it? Also certain filters you would suggest for it, brand and type. Very well spoken!
I started with the Tamron, but sold it and purchased the Sigma...I needed the 24mm, plus the lens just feels of so much better quality and made in Japan.
Thank you for showing the difference between 24mm vs 28mm. Trying to decide between Sigma’s 24mm - 70mm f2.8 or the newer 28mm - 70mm, I’d been seeking the visual in many reviews and finally found it here. And all the points you made were great, practical, concise, and made tons of reasonable sense!
@@JonathanPalfrey Due to a need for my new and first mirrorless full-frame camera at a specific event, I had to get a lens and went with the Sigma. It was unfortunately a hair before the announcement of their II. It was on sale then for $100, now it’s discontinued by $200. 😅
Not for work, I recently bought a second hand a7r III. I very much agree and did get the Sigma 24 - 70 2.8 as my first E-mount lens (also not new). It's performance is just so worth it and I would absolute skip on plastic lens options as I have bad experiences with those already from the past. Next up: Sigma 60 - 600 DN. Thank you Sigma for making these amazing lenses for great prices..... although.... that 60 - 600 doesn't come cheap 😅
@@IRFAN-po5sz I bought mine from some one that's into video. He bought one of the latest from Sony because the Sigma doesn't have an apertuur ring. Something worth to consider if you going to need that or not. If not I'm sure you would be very happy with the Sigma and there are some nice deals second hand out there for it.
Really solid review ! You need more views & subscribers! I just ordered this lens yesterday for my A7IV because I just couldn't justify the GM2 price and you captured my uses for this lens perfectly with no hype. Cant wait to get it i the mail!
Thinking of exchanging my 35mm 1.4 GM for this. The GM is amazing but I like the all around quality plus zoom you can get for video and photos with this. Such a tough decision but this video helped me thank you
Ah I bet that's a great lens. I would probably try and have both but if you can only have one the versatility of the Sigma 24-70 is impossible to beat.
Guys, get the g master. Don’t be cheap. It’s totally worth it over sigma. Autofocus is insane and the colors are stunning. Sigma lens automatically has these yellow orange warm colors vs Sony is exactly what your eye sees. Trust me I did over 1 month of research before buying the gm II.
I have tried all three lenses ( Sony g2, sigma, and tamron) and I agree with this comment but if I were to rank it it would be this Sony, tamron, sigma. I wasn’t super impressed with the sigma but it’s a very good
@@woody64436 I honestly thought that people are stupid to buy G master. Why would you when it's twice as expensive as Sigma? I was quite ignorant. Then after seeing the picture quality, I finally understood what I'm paying $1000 extra for. You don't even need to shoot it S log 3 or S Cinetone. The colors are gorgeous on the standard color profile.
You can't go wrong with that lens but I will go with the 24-105 G. F4 is enough for most situations and that extra reach gives just about the exact look you need many times. And oss is a nice bonus too!
I think it depends on your type of work. I mean if you really need a proper bokeh for an interview for example, then a wider aperture will do. Yet, I have a Sony 24-105 F4.0. But that's because I'm not in the "cinematic", but more ENG/Run & Gun style without even the need for a PP like S-Log. I don't even use any PP
@@sodiumsalt you can but of course it will be noisier. You might be pushing the iso a bit already in a dark situation so pushing it even further may go beyond what looks good. I used our 28-135 f4 the other day at a pretty dark event. The 12,800 iso of the FX3 helped a lot however a few shots we got on the 24-70 at 2.8 did look nicer. Ideal world you’d own both lenses for different situations however I’d get the 24-70 first as I think it can cover more.
As a working architecture and interior photographer, I can say that it all depends on your client and your style. Real estate agencies usually want you to shoot very wide, but if you shoot for architecture magazines or interior design companies, you don’t need to shoot so wide. It makes more sense to show the interior with detailed pops and without exaggerated geometry. Interior design companies will trust your style. So, 24mm is okay for this type of shooting, but you need to consider who your final client is.
yes it’s really good and impressed me when shooting for events but for casual street and travel photography it’s too bulky and heavy for me. considering sigma 35mm f2 now🤘🏻 nice review man
I sold my sigma 24-70 2.8 DN ART cause i do video and it s way tooooo heavy... so my choice is between the sony gm ii or the tamron 28-75 G2. cause if u use a gimbal, sigma is not the good one (for video)
Works fine for me! My regular setup is below and worlds amazingly for me with little to no issues: A7iii (with cage) Sigma 24-70mm Art Ronin RS3 Combo It even works using the focus motor on the zoom too maxed out from 24-70mm, so long as it is balanced at around 50mm zoom. 👌
@@PatOMatic Hi Pat, what is this lens like for sat night time video in low light... I have Sony A7IV but need to buy a lens and not sure which one to get. Thanks a lot.
@@CraigToddOfficial Super crisp and pretty decent under most low light conditions I have shot in. Your camera also shoots in 10 bit which will help a lot with low light too!
Hello. Im new to lens purchases. Do I buy the “canon” option lens on Amazon or do I need to buy an attachment also that allows a canon fit to be used on a Sony? Hope that makes sense.
24mm might be wide enough for a full frame sensor, in regards to real estate photography. However, for crop frame, the 18-35 Sigma Art is far superior.
Can i buy this lens for talking head video? Or go for sigma 24 mm 1.4. I like Casual Photography also.. Whaat do you think? I want to know your opinion ❤
This might be a strange question but I'm new to photography and am planning on buying the zve10 which can change lenses but is mainly for vlogging. Would it be weird to buy this very big lens for such a small camera? I really want to get into cinematic filming as I learn but can't afford the sony fx3 and have fallen in love with this lens. Practically would this lens work with the zve10 and then years down the line I can upgrade my camera and still use it?
I'd say you would want something wider and lighter for doing vlogging especially as the ZV-E10 is an APSC sized sensor. Perhaps look at the Sigma 16-28mm or just go for a APSC lens for now.
I have a question. I am learning about cameras and photography or videography. I love videos btw and also sometimes very intrigued to take some photos. For videos i really like 120fps dreamy, bohemian style videos and for photos human subjects and scenery or architecture. In case of photography or videography i also want a bit bokeh you know. That background blur seems nice in many situations since i wanna work with human subects in various occasion . And As i am a beginner so i would only buy one lens initially. My question is which lens can fill the purposes that i am searching for. I am kinda confused.
Yet to have a go with one although I now have a contact with Sigma so I will review one when I get the chance. I think for travel its probably a much better option as the 24-70 is heavy, that said when working I don't mind the extra weight and I'd rather have the slightly wider end and I presume slightly better image quality for only a bit more money.
@@JonathanPalfrey I'm mostly using my camera A6400 for learn cinematic filming, I heard people say this 2470 F28 Art will cause a trouble in full zoom mode, because it will be super long and very heavy for using on a gimbal instead of Tamron. They said videographer use Tamron more frequently than Sigma because it's compact. What's your opinion?
I Tried all the lenses (Sony, Tamron, Sigma), but the colours I get from this art lens are something unique
I have this lens also. I started with this lens and do agree. This lens covers everything, well, for 95% of the time anyway. For me personally, I did need to compliment with an ultra-wide too, which in reality was only required for 5% of the time (establishing shots and tight situations). However, moving towards the telephoto end of the spectrum, on the odd occasion when I need a little more than 75mm, I could punch in even closer with crop mode. I have also used crop mode in conjunction with Clear Image Zoom which is probably one of Sony's best-kept secrets, as this enables me to go even closer with almost no loss in sharpness!
what is clear image zoom?
@BabyJay It's very similar to crop mode. It enables you to utilise the camera's high res. sensor to give you a little more reach. I tend to go for crop mode first and if I need to zoom in a little more with clear image zoom. Clear image zoom and crop mode are almost identical. The disadvantage of CIZ is that that you cannot use some of the features such as object and eye tracking when activated, this is why I go for CM first. CIZ appears to display a little less noise.
@@arhon888 thank you for you reply & patience, peace
Definitely gave me new confidence in my Sigma 24-70 for my Sony. Great video! Maybe you could make a video how to get the most out of this lens and the sharper shots from it? Also certain filters you would suggest for it, brand and type. Very well spoken!
Thanks, yeah I will do more talking about this lens. In fact I've got an up coming ND filter system review which will be released soon.
I started with the Tamron, but sold it and purchased the Sigma...I needed the 24mm, plus the lens just feels of so much better quality and made in Japan.
Yeah there’s a big difference 24mm and 28mm.
Thank you for showing the difference between 24mm vs 28mm. Trying to decide between Sigma’s 24mm - 70mm f2.8 or the newer 28mm - 70mm, I’d been seeking the visual in many reviews and finally found it here. And all the points you made were great, practical, concise, and made tons of reasonable sense!
awesome thanks. make sure you check out the new sigma, that said you can probably get one of these for a great price now.
@@JonathanPalfrey Due to a need for my new and first mirrorless full-frame camera at a specific event, I had to get a lens and went with the Sigma. It was unfortunately a hair before the announcement of their II. It was on sale then for $100, now it’s discontinued by $200. 😅
Not for work, I recently bought a second hand a7r III. I very much agree and did get the Sigma 24 - 70 2.8 as my first E-mount lens (also not new). It's performance is just so worth it and I would absolute skip on plastic lens options as I have bad experiences with those already from the past. Next up: Sigma 60 - 600 DN. Thank you Sigma for making these amazing lenses for great prices..... although.... that 60 - 600 doesn't come cheap 😅
Nice to hear about. I just got Sony a7C11 and very much confused about lens. I need for video. What you recommend
@@IRFAN-po5sz I bought mine from some one that's into video. He bought one of the latest from Sony because the Sigma doesn't have an apertuur ring. Something worth to consider if you going to need that or not.
If not I'm sure you would be very happy with the Sigma and there are some nice deals second hand out there for it.
Just ordered this sigma.! Now after listening to this, I’m glad I did !
I have the exact same lens paired with my A74 and S1H it's great! No complaints at all.
Do you have the same AF with you a7iv and sigma lens? Or do you lose any reliability?
@@thanoskaza I have no issues with the AF, it all works well.
Was really looking insights about which lens I would be investing for A7iv and this one seals the deal. Thank you!
Really solid review ! You need more views & subscribers! I just ordered this lens yesterday for my A7IV because I just couldn't justify the GM2 price and you captured my uses for this lens perfectly with no hype. Cant wait to get it i the mail!
why he need more followers, cause he made an adv. video about sigma?
Thinking of exchanging my 35mm 1.4 GM for this. The GM is amazing but I like the all around quality plus zoom you can get for video and photos with this. Such a tough decision but this video helped me thank you
Ah I bet that's a great lens. I would probably try and have both but if you can only have one the versatility of the Sigma 24-70 is impossible to beat.
Guys, get the g master. Don’t be cheap. It’s totally worth it over sigma. Autofocus is insane and the colors are stunning. Sigma lens automatically has these yellow orange warm colors vs Sony is exactly what your eye sees. Trust me I did over 1 month of research before buying the gm II.
I have tried all three lenses ( Sony g2, sigma, and tamron) and I agree with this comment but if I were to rank it it would be this Sony, tamron, sigma. I wasn’t super impressed with the sigma but it’s a very good
@@woody64436 I honestly thought that people are stupid to buy G master. Why would you when it's twice as expensive as Sigma? I was quite ignorant. Then after seeing the picture quality, I finally understood what I'm paying $1000 extra for. You don't even need to shoot it S log 3 or S Cinetone. The colors are gorgeous on the standard color profile.
You can't go wrong with that lens but I will go with the 24-105 G. F4 is enough for most situations and that extra reach gives just about the exact look you need many times. And oss is a nice bonus too!
I think it depends on your type of work. I mean if you really need a proper bokeh for an interview for example, then a wider aperture will do. Yet, I have a Sony 24-105 F4.0. But that's because I'm not in the "cinematic", but more ENG/Run & Gun style without even the need for a PP like S-Log. I don't even use any PP
The extra reach is nice I just find 2.8 is a bit nicer for interview set ups and allows you to getaway with shooting in darker situations.
@@JonathanPalfrey Just curious, can't we bump up the iso two stops to compensate for it?
@@sodiumsalt you can but of course it will be noisier. You might be pushing the iso a bit already in a dark situation so pushing it even further may go beyond what looks good.
I used our 28-135 f4 the other day at a pretty dark event. The 12,800 iso of the FX3 helped a lot however a few shots we got on the 24-70 at 2.8 did look nicer.
Ideal world you’d own both lenses for different situations however I’d get the 24-70 first as I think it can cover more.
Do you have any issues shooting vid with the OSS and IBIS both on? I heard if causes some weird distortion with the double stablization
As a working real estate photographer, I would argue that 24mm is not wide enough for interiors
I’d say even Tamron 17-28 is not wide enough sometimes. True real estate is at 14mm
24mm is the highest I’ll go during an interior space shoot
Well not wide enough to take photo of interior but it is the widest natural looking
Sigma 16mm
As a working architecture and interior photographer, I can say that it all depends on your client and your style. Real estate agencies usually want you to shoot very wide, but if you shoot for architecture magazines or interior design companies, you don’t need to shoot so wide. It makes more sense to show the interior with detailed pops and without exaggerated geometry. Interior design companies will trust your style. So, 24mm is okay for this type of shooting, but you need to consider who your final client is.
Wow small world! I've been researching lenses and came across your video. I'm actually in the shot at 1:03
yes it’s really good and impressed me when shooting for events but for casual street and travel photography it’s too bulky and heavy for me. considering sigma 35mm f2 now🤘🏻 nice review man
Yeah I agree its a bit bulky for casual photography. I found that when carrying it around Lisbon a few weeks ago, that 35mm f2 would have been ideal.
Buying mine tomorrow
Very helpful review. Thanks!
I sold my sigma 24-70 2.8 DN ART cause i do video and it s way tooooo heavy... so my choice is between the sony gm ii or the tamron 28-75 G2. cause if u use a gimbal, sigma is not the good one (for video)
Works fine for me! My regular setup is below and worlds amazingly for me with little to no issues:
A7iii (with cage)
Sigma 24-70mm Art
Ronin RS3 Combo
It even works using the focus motor on the zoom too maxed out from 24-70mm, so long as it is balanced at around 50mm zoom. 👌
@@PatOMatic Hi Pat, what is this lens like for sat night time video in low light... I have Sony A7IV but need to buy a lens and not sure which one to get. Thanks a lot.
@@CraigToddOfficial Super crisp and pretty decent under most low light conditions I have shot in. Your camera also shoots in 10 bit which will help a lot with low light too!
Top notch video, thanks for sharing
Hello. Im new to lens purchases. Do I buy the “canon” option lens on Amazon or do I need to buy an attachment also that allows a canon fit to be used on a Sony? Hope that makes sense.
24mm might be wide enough for a full frame sensor, in regards to real estate photography. However, for crop frame, the 18-35 Sigma Art is far superior.
Yes you need to convert for it for crop sensors, the sigma 18-35mm is our most used lens over the years
Just bought it !!
thank you!! getting this today hehe
Can i buy this lens for talking head video? Or go for sigma 24 mm 1.4. I like Casual Photography also.. Whaat do you think? I want to know your opinion ❤
Looking to pair this with an a6400 for car photography. Rollers, still car shots, interior and mahbe even regular travel lens setup. Any suggestions?
What are your thoughts on using this on an apsc?
I'm considering for the tamron 20-40 f2.8, because it's wider for 4k60 and give 60mm at crop mode and also way lighter and compact
Did you ever decide going for the tamron vs this one? The one thing I don't like about the tamron is it isn't panoptical.
This might be a strange question but I'm new to photography and am planning on buying the zve10 which can change lenses but is mainly for vlogging. Would it be weird to buy this very big lens for such a small camera? I really want to get into cinematic filming as I learn but can't afford the sony fx3 and have fallen in love with this lens. Practically would this lens work with the zve10 and then years down the line I can upgrade my camera and still use it?
I'd say you would want something wider and lighter for doing vlogging especially as the ZV-E10 is an APSC sized sensor. Perhaps look at the Sigma 16-28mm or just go for a APSC lens for now.
7:36 I also noticed how heavy the 24-70 Sony G-Master lens is. You definitely feel it after a few hours of shooting.
I have a question. I am learning about cameras and photography or videography.
I love videos btw and also sometimes very intrigued to take some photos. For videos i really like 120fps dreamy, bohemian style videos and for photos human subjects and scenery or architecture.
In case of photography or videography i also want a bit bokeh you know. That background blur seems nice in many situations since i wanna work with human subects in various occasion . And As i am a beginner so i would only buy one lens initially.
My question is which lens can fill the purposes that i am searching for. I am kinda confused.
What do you think of the 28-70? It's lighter, cheaper and easier to handle on a gimbal.
Yet to have a go with one although I now have a contact with Sigma so I will review one when I get the chance. I think for travel its probably a much better option as the 24-70 is heavy, that said when working I don't mind the extra weight and I'd rather have the slightly wider end and I presume slightly better image quality for only a bit more money.
Can you tell me how smooth the zoom ring is when zooming in and out. Is it buttery smooth or does it stick like most 24-70s?
Quite sticky unfortunately. Not really a zoom lens for smooth zooms. Need something like the Sony 28-135 for that
I'm using body sony A6400, should I need an adaptor if I buy this Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 art?
No it will go straight on.
@@JonathanPalfrey I'm mostly using my camera A6400 for learn cinematic filming, I heard people say this 2470 F28 Art will cause a trouble in full zoom mode, because it will be super long and very heavy for using on a gimbal instead of Tamron. They said videographer use Tamron more frequently than Sigma because it's compact. What's your opinion?
Thank you
They supposedly fixed the dust issue not too long after the first release of the lense
That’s good to here. Mine has been good this past year so hopefully not a concern for anyone buying a new one.
@@JonathanPalfrey I read that, too. This is why I love the Sony zoom lens that do all the work internally and not act like a bicycle pump.
They said they fixed the dust issue now on the newer version
Yeah mine is still all good when it comes to dust.
What about the autofocus noise? Ths
pretty much silent, not sure it would be possible to make it any quieter, certainly wouldn't be picked up on any mics.
How much did Sigma paid you?
This looks more to an adv. than an honest review
Haha I wish! I bought this lens 2 years ago with my FX3 and A7iv.
This lens have slower autofocus than other alternatives
That might be the case but it's still very fast.
too heavy, good for people that has enough muscle to carry this for long period of times..........Tamron 28-75 or Sony 20-70 would be my choices
dust issue has been resolved with serial number # 5655xxxx and higher (afaik)
That's good to hear, mine is still going strong and no dust.