I am currently looking at this lens for my ZV-E10, and this is the first low light test on an APS-C sensor that actually shows stills and video in low light, at low ISO and 1/50 shutter speed. Thanks for tipping the scale for me, definitely going to grab this to replace the ol' kit lens.
I really really admire your videos, specially the comparison ones. I don't know how to say this but the way you compare specific gear, it's nothing short of extremely creative and very very smart (and rare).
Sigma really is cementing itself as a great lens manufacturer, would love to get this for when I can't carry around the set of trinity primes. Size, weight, and price all are a win for the Sigma over the 2 other comparable options.
Useful video, it helped in my decision to purchase this lens for our A6600. Had a Sony FF but with a 24-70 it is just too big to carry around theme parks etc. Thanks!
I was eying the sigma 56mm but since this in close to the price range, only a couple hundred more I might have to consider it. The slow shutter shot is fire Stuart!
I own an a6500 and I'm saving up for an a6600. Previously, I had the sigma 16mm and 30mm lenses in my radar but because of your video, I'm seriously considering this lens.
Thanks for the videos, today I bought my first lens after kit-lens for ZV-E10, Sigma 56mm :), watching your videos, made me decide, both are awesome lenses. Nice videos, cheers!
Thank you for the great video! I've been looking for a camera to get as an upgrade to my Lumix DMC-FZ330. I really wanted one that performs better in low light and can do both photos and videos well. So the a6600 is looking pretty good
@@StuartRodwell Interesting so I have the 16mm and can afford to get the other two. They are currently on sale in the US for a combined $670 vs the $540 I could spend on this ($130 will not break my bank). You would say it is a better investment to get the other two?
You mention that there is distortion at 18mm, but doesn't Lightroom automatically fix that? Lightroom was updated in December to support this lens, and others have said that the distortion is handled by Lightroom automatically.
Yes, whilst it's not completely automatic (you still need to click 'Enable profile corrections') this will generally fix most issues. I am, however, finding in some cases that I also need to make some tweaks in the 'Transform' panel too. Hope that helps.
@@StuartRodwell Thanks for the response. Are you sure that this is a lens issue and not simply related to the fact that wide-angle lenses in general will make things look weird and distorted in some cases? Even with the kit lens, at 16mm, I feel the desire to use the Transform panel at times.
I think it was just ‘wide’ with eye AF activated. It it wasn’t picking up the eye, I’d just use the touchscreen to tap the area I wanted to focus on 👍🏻
I am a complete beginner and i am buying my 1st ever camera(a6600) and lens in May after my exam. I'm confused between Tamron and this Sigma. Can you please tell me if this Sigma is good for me. My photography demands are landscape, mountains trees, street,etc (.. basically nature and people). Your insight is very very important and helpful for me.
I got the ZV-E10 (similar to the a6600) a while ago, with the Sigma 18-50. This lens is absolutely great and I've used it in many different scenarios, from talking head studio videos to street/people photos and much more. Its performance and quality are really good. This is not my first camera but I'm still kind of a newbie or at least far from being an expert. I had the same doubts you do now, and I went for the Sigma because the quality is similar, the Sigma it's cheaper, smaller and lighter, and the Tamron 17-70 extra features are not important for me (basically stabilization + longer focal lenght). If you do care about stabilization and price, dimensions and weight are not an issue, the Tamron option is the one for you; otherwise I'd go for the Sigma. Besides this, if learning is one of your goals... Two weeks ago I got a super cheap manual lens (TTArtisan 50mm f1.2, under 100$) just for fun and learning. I'm super happy with it, of course that's not a high level lens and you can't expect pro results, but it's really fun and the results are beautiful indeed. And a manual lens makes you think and care more, so I believe this is a fantastic learning option even more taking the low price in account. If you are interested in landscapes maybe a 35mm would be better for that (TTArtisan and 7artisans have very cheap 35mm options I think) but my point is that you might consider this kind of low-cost manual lens as well, as a "learning side project".
![SONY A6700 POV STREET PHOTOGRAPHY | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 [London]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/4hGS7PbhMHQ/mqdefault.jpg)
I am currently looking at this lens for my ZV-E10, and this is the first low light test on an APS-C sensor that actually shows stills and video in low light, at low ISO and 1/50 shutter speed. Thanks for tipping the scale for me, definitely going to grab this to replace the ol' kit lens.
I really really admire your videos, specially the comparison ones. I don't know how to say this but the way you compare specific gear, it's nothing short of extremely creative and very very smart (and rare).
Thanks so much - really appreciate the feedback 🙏🏻
Sigma really is cementing itself as a great lens manufacturer, would love to get this for when I can't carry around the set of trinity primes. Size, weight, and price all are a win for the Sigma over the 2 other comparable options.
Useful video, it helped in my decision to purchase this lens for our A6600. Had a Sony FF but with a 24-70 it is just too big to carry around theme parks etc. Thanks!
thank you for taking us for a ride! Your video is flawlessly produced and it's a pleasure to follow your experience along!
Thanks so much man 🙏🏻. I have a good feeling about your channel - looking forward to future vids 👍🏻
I was eying the sigma 56mm but since this in close to the price range, only a couple hundred more I might have to consider it. The slow shutter shot is fire Stuart!
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 Just buy both 😂😂😂
@@StuartRodwell 😂😂 easier said than done when I’m trying to switch systems completely. I’ll get both for the new system I’m moving to.
I own an a6500 and I'm saving up for an a6600. Previously, I had the sigma 16mm and 30mm lenses in my radar but because of your video, I'm seriously considering this lens.
Yes, it doesn't have white the 'wow' factor of the primes but it's still very capable 👍🏻
Im extremely impressed i can't wait to buy my a6400 and the sigma
Damn, great photos. I think I'll grab this lens and a cheap used A6000 for pics while I wait for the A6700 price to drop.
great video. getting mine tomorrow and now even more looking forward.
Thanks for the videos, today I bought my first lens after kit-lens for ZV-E10, Sigma 56mm :), watching your videos, made me decide, both are awesome lenses. Nice videos, cheers!
Questions answered. You had a good sampling here. The sigma did pretty well I think,and the preset looked great
Thanks so much 🙏🏻
Thank you for the great video! I've been looking for a camera to get as an upgrade to my Lumix DMC-FZ330. I really wanted one that performs better in low light and can do both photos and videos well. So the a6600 is looking pretty good
Beautifully done !
Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Very impressive performance of this lens and some great shots of Southend at night.
Thanks very much Bill 👍🏻
I watched a lot of your videos.
You’re in another level.
Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely subscribing!!
Thanks so much man - really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Got yourself a new subscriber, love the content man!
Thanks so much Isaac 🙌🏻
Great this was super helpful, I have the same camera and lens, and I’m a beginner so this was perfect! Thanks
Perfect video for me to stumble on. Thanks for this.
Question: how much of a difference is there between this F2.8 and the Sigma F1.4? Significant?
F1.4 is 4x brighter than F2.8.
"Sarfend!" Great to see you two on one of your walks again, I love these videos!
😂😂 cheers! 👍🏻👍🏻
@@StuartRodwell you should use a pro mist filter or try gives images at night a nice look
Yeah I’ve been thinking about getting one! Can you recommend any in particular?
@@StuartRodwell sure no problem the tiffen black pro mist filter 1/4 is really good one or if want more of subtle one I’ll say the 1/8
Awesome shots as always
Thanks Dean - much appreciated 🙌🏻
loved the neon mood
Thanks Jocelyn 🙏🏻
Absolutely brilliant
Thank you! 🙌🏻
Thanks Stuart! great video, well detailed 👏
Thanks so much for watching Mark 🙌🏻
Try this lens on home studio. I'm liking this lens.
I’ll try and get round to that 👍🏻
Glad I found this channel
Welcome aboard! 🙌🏻
If I already have the primes is it really worth getting? Or is it more of an alternative for those who haven't bought the trio yet?
For me it’s just more a case of convenience - for daytime shooting it’s nice to only head out with one (small) lens 👍🏻
@@StuartRodwell Interesting so I have the 16mm and can afford to get the other two. They are currently on sale in the US for a combined $670 vs the $540 I could spend on this ($130 will not break my bank). You would say it is a better investment to get the other two?
Loving this👍. Do you think a A6400, would work for this kind of low light photography with a small bump in ISO?
Thanks Paul, yeah I think it would be fine. I made this video which will help illustrate 👍🏻th-cam.com/video/NmWhTAMGIMs/w-d-xo.html
You mention that there is distortion at 18mm, but doesn't Lightroom automatically fix that? Lightroom was updated in December to support this lens, and others have said that the distortion is handled by Lightroom automatically.
Yes, whilst it's not completely automatic (you still need to click 'Enable profile corrections') this will generally fix most issues. I am, however, finding in some cases that I also need to make some tweaks in the 'Transform' panel too. Hope that helps.
@@StuartRodwell Thanks for the response. Are you sure that this is a lens issue and not simply related to the fact that wide-angle lenses in general will make things look weird and distorted in some cases? Even with the kit lens, at 16mm, I feel the desire to use the Transform panel at times.
@@toms3485 Yes you're probably right Tom - I think where I normally shoot on the 30mm or 56mm - I'm just not used to seeing that much distortion
Im having problems with focusing in a night club. Even when focused in 1 second i lose focus. Please help. Im using this lense.
How are you avoiding the lens flares ?
got a link to the remote?
which software do you use for photo editing?
I bought Sigma 18-50mm today ;)
Hey man, what focus mode and focus shot where you using here? Shots are tack sharp
I think it was just ‘wide’ with eye AF activated. It it wasn’t picking up the eye, I’d just use the touchscreen to tap the area I wanted to focus on 👍🏻
Is it better than 16 mm ?
Would say this lens is as sharp as the sigma 30mm 1.4?
I’ll do a pixel peeping video real soon 👍🏻
I have a sony a6000 will this be good for it for photography only?(i don't do videography)
I'd imagine the results will be extremely similar to what you see in this video 👍🏻
Did you color grade a raw or jpeg image in these?
All shot in Raw 👍🏻
I am a complete beginner and i am buying my 1st ever camera(a6600) and lens in May after my exam. I'm confused between Tamron and this Sigma. Can you please tell me if this Sigma is good for me. My photography demands are landscape, mountains trees, street,etc (.. basically nature and people). Your insight is very very important and helpful for me.
I got the ZV-E10 (similar to the a6600) a while ago, with the Sigma 18-50. This lens is absolutely great and I've used it in many different scenarios, from talking head studio videos to street/people photos and much more. Its performance and quality are really good. This is not my first camera but I'm still kind of a newbie or at least far from being an expert.
I had the same doubts you do now, and I went for the Sigma because the quality is similar, the Sigma it's cheaper, smaller and lighter, and the Tamron 17-70 extra features are not important for me (basically stabilization + longer focal lenght). If you do care about stabilization and price, dimensions and weight are not an issue, the Tamron option is the one for you; otherwise I'd go for the Sigma.
Besides this, if learning is one of your goals... Two weeks ago I got a super cheap manual lens (TTArtisan 50mm f1.2, under 100$) just for fun and learning. I'm super happy with it, of course that's not a high level lens and you can't expect pro results, but it's really fun and the results are beautiful indeed. And a manual lens makes you think and care more, so I believe this is a fantastic learning option even more taking the low price in account. If you are interested in landscapes maybe a 35mm would be better for that (TTArtisan and 7artisans have very cheap 35mm options I think) but my point is that you might consider this kind of low-cost manual lens as well, as a "learning side project".
On which Focus Mode die you Shot?
‘Wide’ with AFC and face & eye detection.
what is your profile picture?
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I wouldn’t call photo with ISO 100-400 a low light one. You have to go beyond ISO 6400 for a really low light comparison.
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