The is without a doubt, the best channel for gears review. Simple, constant testing procedures, honest feedback. Keep it up mate, wish you and the channel get more subscribers.
Great review! I just picked one up the other day from my local camera store. The only reason they had it is because one of the pre-orders canceled and they hadn't sold it to the next one in line yet. I suspect they are going to be sold out of this lens for the better part of a year. Yes, it's expensive, but it does literally everything right and is so easy to carry around. Great job Sony!!
I bought this lens despite hesitation due to the price. I have no regrets. The image quality is outstanding. Thank you for the great review and once again I appreciate you including the speedmaster min focus test.
… in combination with the a1 the new 24-70 GM II is the absolute best equipment I’ve ever used as a photojournalist so far. Outstanding, like the 70-200 GM II! 👍🏻
@@aliendroneservices6621 … I have no problems so far. it‘s perfect in all weather situations. maybe not if you get caught in a tropical storm with heavy rain. 😉
hey - what vnd are you using normally? lets say - landscape photography? Im looking for a good 6-9 hard stops - I have the peter mackinnen 2-5 but it was so expensive.. is there a similar alternative that you are aware of? thanks man - love your vids.
Thank you for this excellent review. Have you ever tried the Sony FE 24-105 mm F4 G? I think that is a very interesting lens to take a look at as well.
My pleasure! I have tried it back 2019, but I wasn't particularly impressed, the optical qualities are average at best. Version II of that lens would also be very welcome.
You are the person that I need to ask these questions to, if you could get a Sony 24-70mm gm version 1 for under $1200, is it worth it to even consider a Tamron 28-75mm version 1 or version 2 and if you own a Tamron 28-75mm version 1 is the GM version 1at the price I listed better than either Tamron. Is the Sony GM version 2 that much better than the GM version 1 to warrant the 1000 extra? Thanks in advance.
Thanks a lot for your work!!! I wonder how it compares with Sigma 24-70mm f\2.8 ART DG DN in terms of rendering color, contrast and flares Is it worth it to pay double the price?
Always my pleasure! This is the very top of the high-end, where you have to have to pay a lot more to get that last "percentage" of performance, so I can't answer that. For me it is worth twice as much because of the size, weight, bokeh, controls and minimal focus distance. Colors and contrast aren't that different.
Perfektní recenze s velmi dobře připravenými jednotlivými body scénáře, které na sebe pěkně navazují. Veliký dík za Vaší skvělou práci, kterou pomáháte mnoha lidem.
Is the "IRIS lock" only designed to lock the aperture ring when the "red A" is aligned with the index mark? Can you freely rotate the aperture ring from 22 to 2.8 while the "IRIS lock" is engaged to On positionand the "red A" is NOT aligned with the index mark ?
I'd love to watch a comparative by you between v1 and v2 of the sony 24-70 GM, especially about the image quality, to see it if the upgrade would be necessary or not.
I did. Image quality alone was worth it for me. The 24-70 GM mk1 is just ok. I think most people (like myself) thought it was good because it was the first native 24-70 available but once the third party zooms came out we saw a new level of performance. Sigma’s 24-70 is sharper and has more contrast than 24-70 GM mk1 but has dust issues. The size and weight of the 24-70 GM mk2 is amazing as I can now walk out with it and not second guess if I want to carry it all day. It’s lighter than my 50mm GM. With all that being said I use it on a A7riv which as you know with it’s 61 megapixels demands the most of it’s lenses.
I has see other review in TH-cam Tamron 28-75 G2 is better than Sigma 24-70. Of course Sony 24-70 GM II is the best one. Could you compared those three lens ?
What about action videography focus, so far I've not found any. will it work well for someone riding a bicycle, or mountain biking or cars driving by or anything moving really?
@@TheHybridShooter OK, but would be interesting to see. Some film themselves so no camera man. I current only have one elms i got cheap, I tested an 85mm 1.8 it did not do well in this scenario. I tested by riding and pulling wheelie in front of it. So been looking into the 24-70mm GM II Went in and out of focus, eventually cought up, but curious how this lens does. But if behind the camera of course it will be better. But still curious. I will likely buy it anyway.
@@mtbboy1993 Use deeper depth of field, wider lens and set the focus so that the whole scene is in focus. That is the only correct solution for action filming.
@@TheHybridShooter I want a kind of a one do it all lens, but maybe that does not exist. Do you think this lens is wide enough? Got no issue with adjusting stuff.
I have this 24-70 gmii along with the 20G/f1.8 - they complement each other very well. I'm glad I have the 20mm for indoor shots in low light or when I need the UWA shot. But for everything else, I just use the 24-70. It's a great travel kit with the A7iv.
But I have those two lenses. Is not too much overlap? I mean I like 20, 24, 35 mm :D but I also mean now it would be double overlap everywhere but also all lenses could go default to 20-24mm if i take any of them.
No, the Sigma is good, but not quite as good as the Sony. The Sony is more refined and lighter. What you buy is up to you of course, the Sigma is cheaper so that may be a consideration if budget is an issue for you. Personally, all else being more or less equal, I go for the ergonomics, and in this the Sony wins.
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The is without a doubt, the best channel for gears review. Simple, constant testing procedures, honest feedback. Keep it up mate, wish you and the channel get more subscribers.
Thank you, I appreciate your feedback!
You’re the benchmark reviewer..hands down!
Thanks for the continued enjoyment of our hobby!📷👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
Great review! I just picked one up the other day from my local camera store. The only reason they had it is because one of the pre-orders canceled and they hadn't sold it to the next one in line yet. I suspect they are going to be sold out of this lens for the better part of a year. Yes, it's expensive, but it does literally everything right and is so easy to carry around. Great job Sony!!
I bought this lens despite hesitation due to the price. I have no regrets. The image quality is outstanding. Thank you for the great review and once again I appreciate you including the speedmaster min focus test.
… in combination with the a1 the new 24-70 GM II is the absolute best equipment I’ve ever used as a photojournalist so far. Outstanding, like the 70-200 GM II! 👍🏻
Is it reliable in all conditions? I think that's one of the reasons for Canon dominating the photojournalism profession.
@@aliendroneservices6621 Definitely more reliable than Canon R line, which is one of the main reasons why AP switched from Canon to Sony.
@@aliendroneservices6621 … I have no problems so far. it‘s perfect in all weather situations. maybe not if you get caught in a tropical storm with heavy rain. 😉
@@TW-iu9zy I'm thinking also of war zones and jungles. If you drop a Canon and a Sony on concrete, which will still be able to take pictures?
@Alien Drone Services Depends on the circumstances, probably neither.
hey - what vnd are you using normally? lets say - landscape photography? Im looking for a good 6-9 hard stops - I have the peter mackinnen 2-5 but it was so expensive.. is there a similar alternative that you are aware of? thanks man - love your vids.
Thank you for this excellent review. Have you ever tried the Sony FE 24-105 mm F4 G? I think that is a very interesting lens to take a look at as well.
My pleasure! I have tried it back 2019, but I wasn't particularly impressed, the optical qualities are average at best. Version II of that lens would also be very welcome.
You are the person that I need to ask these questions to, if you could get a Sony 24-70mm gm version 1 for under $1200, is it worth it to even consider a Tamron 28-75mm version 1 or version 2 and if you own a Tamron 28-75mm version 1 is the GM version 1at the price I listed better than either Tamron. Is the Sony GM version 2 that much better than the GM version 1 to warrant the 1000 extra? Thanks in advance.
Excellent review, as usual. Thanks you. Have you put it on the A7C? Is it disproportionately large for that camera?
Thank you! No, I haven't but I think that it would be OK. I have used larger and heavier lenses on A7C with no issues.
Sharpness is like a prime. I got it from Sony showroom through pre order. Now I am in que for A7rv.
How does it compare to the Sigma 24-70?
That is a complicated question, I will probably make a comparison video in the future.
Thanks a lot for your work!!!
I wonder how it compares with Sigma 24-70mm f\2.8 ART DG DN in terms of rendering color, contrast and flares
Is it worth it to pay double the price?
Always my pleasure! This is the very top of the high-end, where you have to have to pay a lot more to get that last "percentage" of performance, so I can't answer that. For me it is worth twice as much because of the size, weight, bokeh, controls and minimal focus distance. Colors and contrast aren't that different.
How is the combination with a7iii
Very nice review of a very nice lens! Just could you test it if it is parfocal or not? Or I missed it in the video?
I have a unit with pre-production FW, which is not parfocal, I don't know about production units.
Where are your sample photos taken ?
Perfektní recenze s velmi dobře připravenými jednotlivými body scénáře, které na sebe pěkně navazují. Veliký dík za Vaší skvělou práci, kterou pomáháte mnoha lidem.
Ďakujem pekne, teším sa, že je to nápconé!
Just got it. It's amazing for me
Great review, thank you
Thank you for watching!
Is the "IRIS lock" only designed to lock the aperture ring when the "red A" is aligned with the index mark?
Can you freely rotate the aperture ring from 22 to 2.8 while the "IRIS lock" is engaged to On positionand the "red A" is NOT aligned with the index mark ?
Yes.
I'd love to watch a comparative by you between v1 and v2 of the sony 24-70 GM, especially about the image quality, to see it if the upgrade would be necessary or not.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the original GM, so that is not possible.
worth upgrading from the older version of this lens?
Depends on how much do you appreciate the upgrades...
I did. Image quality alone was worth it for me. The 24-70 GM mk1 is just ok. I think most people (like myself) thought it was good because it was the first native 24-70 available but once the third party zooms came out we saw a new level of performance. Sigma’s 24-70 is sharper and has more contrast than 24-70 GM mk1 but has dust issues. The size and weight of the 24-70 GM mk2 is amazing as I can now walk out with it and not second guess if I want to carry it all day. It’s lighter than my 50mm GM. With all that being said I use it on a A7riv which as you know with it’s 61 megapixels demands the most of it’s lenses.
I realy like your color in video
So will it replace your sigma 24-70 f2.8?
Yes.
My next lens. After 35 2.8
I has see other review in TH-cam Tamron 28-75 G2 is better than Sigma 24-70. Of course Sony 24-70 GM II is the best one. Could you compared those three lens ?
Unfortunately not, I don't have all 3 lenses at my disposal. 28-75 G2 is not better than Sigma though.
What about action videography focus, so far I've not found any. will it work well for someone riding a bicycle, or mountain biking or cars driving by or anything moving really?
That is because the AF should never be a used for those kinds of scenarios, that would look horrible regardless of how good is the AF.
@@TheHybridShooter OK, but would be interesting to see. Some film themselves so no camera man. I current only have one elms i got cheap, I tested an 85mm 1.8 it did not do well in this scenario. I tested by riding and pulling wheelie in front of it. So been looking into the 24-70mm GM II Went in and out of focus, eventually cought up, but curious how this lens does. But if behind the camera of course it will be better. But still curious. I will likely buy it anyway.
@@mtbboy1993 Use deeper depth of field, wider lens and set the focus so that the whole scene is in focus. That is the only correct solution for action filming.
@@TheHybridShooter I want a kind of a one do it all lens, but maybe that does not exist. Do you think this lens is wide enough? Got no issue with adjusting stuff.
1:30 ... I think the focus by wire will fail before the lense body. My Canon FD manual lenses are more than 40y old and still as new, albeit in metal.
Do you have any reason to think that?
But is it worth in combination with 20mm g and 16-35 gm? I am not sure especially if its better at 24mm gm
I don't think those lenses affect whether it is worth it or not, this is a completely different type of lens.
I have this 24-70 gmii along with the 20G/f1.8 - they complement each other very well. I'm glad I have the 20mm for indoor shots in low light or when I need the UWA shot. But for everything else, I just use the 24-70. It's a great travel kit with the A7iv.
I paired the 24-70 GM II with the 14 GM...perfect combo!
But I have those two lenses. Is not too much overlap? I mean I like 20, 24, 35 mm :D but I also mean now it would be double overlap everywhere but also all lenses could go default to 20-24mm if i take any of them.
@@Donbros Not at all. As I wrote, this is completely different type of lens.
Sigma 24-70 is better... :))
No, it isn’t.
@@TheHybridShooter come on, you were in love with Sigma :))
@@TIBISCOBIOLABAND Sigma is a very good lens, but not as good as GM II.
@@TIBISCOBIOLABANDThis kind of love should be reserved for your girlfriend (human) 😂
No, the Sigma is good, but not quite as good as the Sony. The Sony is more refined and lighter. What you buy is up to you of course, the Sigma is cheaper so that may be a consideration if budget is an issue for you. Personally, all else being more or less equal, I go for the ergonomics, and in this the Sony wins.