Currently using the Sigma 24-70 dg dn 2.8 but I’m strongly considering selling it for the 24-105 you showcased here. I would use primes for interviews and I often find myself wanting more reach.
Right now we are transitioning from the Sigma 14-24, Sony 35 1.8 and Zeiss 50 1.4 to 14GM, 35GM and 50GM. We absolutely adore using our 135GM. The 70-200GM hardly sees any use since we got it. 24GM is another favourite. The 85GM has a very nice image, but we will exchange it as soon as Sony makes a refresh. For macro we use the 90 and 24 Probe and for super long shots we also love the 200-600G. In the past we had the Tamrons 17-28 and 28-75 and the Samyang 85 1.4. Loved all three of them. But with the new class of primes Sony has been pushing out we are just gushing at the performance.
I just bought a light from Lume Cube because of you! I expect 24/7 customer support directly from you if I have any issues since you recommended it 😜, it does actually look super handy
Levi, I’d love to see your colour grading process - your video work looks truly fantastic: gorgeous colours, low contrast with that matte look, I love it.
I just got a RF 24-105mm. I can't believe how versatile those focal lengths are. I never thought I'd be saying that. this is coming for a person who LOVES prime lenses. #greatvideo
I love how you cover the interaction of the gear with the realities of adventure life. The combination definitely makes this channel much more interesting.
I can't believe I'm just seeing this, Levi! Awesome overview. I actually picked up the 24-105 recently after becoming frustrated with the amount of dust I was getting in my Sigma 24-70 and I've been loving it so far.
The 24-105 and 20mm 1.8 combo looks amazing. I've been wanting a 16-35 for awhile now but that 20mm just absolutely destroys both of Sony's zooms in terms of image quality, price, and size. Gonna be my next piece of kit for sure! Great video, I really appreciate all of the sample footage with each lens.
Agree. Had many shoots with both the G master 24-70 + 70-200 and the 70 -105. and I liked the extra mm's on the 24-105 a lot. And if the area is a dark place to shoot, I simply charge €200,- extra for the shoot to rent the G master lenses
I was really going back and forth about the sony 20mm 1.8 and the Tamron 17-28 2.8. I went with the Sony 20mm and have been loving it for its small size, fast aperture, and wide focal length! Also, have the 24-105 and has been a fantastic all-around lens
but remember for video we can use 4k to crop or use apsc mode/clear image zoom. so even with 70mm, you will be able to get a lot more reach if we doing video. and honestly 105mm is not that much closer than 70mm. If I am wanting one lens that really can go from wide to telephoto, I would pick the tarmon 28-200 f2.8-5.6.
@@nightdonutstudio I cover this in the video actually ; ) cropping 4K that is. As far as the 28-200. It isn’t wide enough. Especially with active stabilization turned on. That 4mm makes a big difference for me. And 105 cropped to look like 150-200 is a lot easier than not being wide enough in the first place. It is a great lens, but doesn’t cover the wide to tele photo that I personally want
This was EXTREMELY useful. I am looking to change my entire camera gear setup & i am completely lost and this was SO HELPFUL. Doing god's work, thank you.
How are you finding the switch? Anything you miss from the Komodo that the Sony doesn't do particularly well? And does the 'look' compare? (sorry for questions, i just put a downpayment on an FX3 myself!)
@@stevewelsh__ to be honest, I love the FX3. The "look" is almost exactly the same. Now, this could be that I am shooting Sigma Art glass on the FX3, which was also my favorite on Komodo. I ran many Tokina Cine lenses on Komodo, but always found myself reaching for the Sigma Art 18-35. The Menu's on Komodo are a thousand times easier to use, I loved the stop lights for exposure. The screen on FX3 is tiny, menu is difficult to navigate. But the camera is half the price (as a ready to shoot rig) and the FX3 is much better suited for my style of run & gun shooting in the outdoors. the image is cleaner, less noisey than Komodo. Main thing I miss though, is having shutter angle instead of shutter speed.
@@Eric.Estrada thanks for the detailed reply! It’s comforting to know that these 2 are quite comparable but like you I need the camera in an instant for my shoots (product videos mainly). I was worried about the heavy digital look both the FX3 and A7Siii come out of the box with but I’ve seen a few videos now where I could swear they were a cinema rig. Lens wise I’m going with the sigma 24-70 so that should be super versatile! Thanks again :)
Awesome video! I went with the 24-105 f/4 and the 70-200 f/4 also due to that huge weight difference, as well as the 20 f/1.8 and 85 f/1.8. Really happy with how my setup is working for what I do!
Levi, those shots of Jesse on the OneWheel (3:28) shot on the Sony FE 20mm F1.8G, just look so good! Looks like an awesome lens. Thanks for the great info.! 👍👍
Levi your audio in front of the van in the wind sounded great! What deadcat are you using on that lav? I'm looking for a lav solution that works while snowboarding
Really great video!! The only counter argument I have to going with F4 lenses is if you shoot a lot indoors. Since pretty much every test shot you showed in this video was outdoors, or with the 1.8 lenses, I think F4 is perfectly adequate for outdoors, but not nighttime, or indoors. Thanks again for the video!
this was SO helpful! i've been searching around for an upgrade from my sony zvi and decided on the sony a7iv, but had no idea what lens to get. this provided so much clarity thank you
I can vouch for the 55mm/1.8. I don't use it a lot because of the kind of shots I tend to do, but every time I've used it, when looking back at the photos, they just blow my mind. I can always pick them out of a stack of images. There's just something about the quality of the images compared to other lenses I have. It's hard to describe better than that.
Wow, really? For me I can oick them out because they are beyond horrible. Horrible abboration not even photoshop or lightroom can fix and so blurry. Horrible!
I think you made an admirable case for opening up lens choices. That more expensive is not always better. And that lens design inherently comes with some interesting, and often conflicting, choices. The perfect lens does not exist. And we should remain open to all options. Very nicely done!
I appreciate your approach which involves getting maximum versatility in as small and light a package as possible. A 24-105 with a fast 50 and 85 takes care of most photographic and video situations.
My friend, I was looking for lenses recommendations after getting my new A7IV and I couldn't be more happy finding your video on the topic. I just got my 24-105mm 4.0. and it's exactly what I was looking for for my travels :)
I’ve never seen any of your videos until this one and I have to say this is by far the best real world lens reviews I’ve ever seen. Your content is just quality man. Subscribed for sure!
Levi! Just rewatched this ‘older’ video and there is still so much good advice. I just wish Sony will make a new and lighter version of the 24-105 that would fit my smaller Sony A7C2. Thanks Levi.
So helpful and great to see a creator talking about renting. Feels nice to see a more real talk about why and where to put your money than spending till you’re poor. Good job.
Just found you, glad I did! ..your flow resonates with me ! Just purchased a A74 and Tamron 35-150 and wow, coming from a A9 over 1 year ago...what a great upgrade for me! I Will be filling the gap with the 20mm you used! TY
Thanks this has been super helpful, especially 17:36 where you explained the drawbacks to the 16-35mm f/4 and recommended the Tamron. I've watched several reviews to try and make a decision and this sealed the deal, Tamrom 17-28mm it is!
I am not actualy looking for a lens or anything like that, I just love to watch your videos. I'm not a filmmaker, but I really like learning more about it. thank you for always making such interessting and well explained videos.
I have heard the same thing about these lenses before! It's so helpful to see footage examples as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! :)
@@Levi_Allen We bought the 24-105 3 years ago for exactly the reasons you articulated - the one we borrowed was incredible. But the one we bought new didn’t perform as well, so we sold it. The 55/1.8 is small & beautiful as you say, but it focus breathes like a dragon and I see it in what we do. So my favorite lenses these days are also the G lenses, especially the new ultra compacts. We actually exited Sony during the pandemic, but are about to come back in. Will probably start with the 20/1.8 and 50/2.5 because they are so much smaller than zooms. Also really like the sigma 28-70/2.8, so we might start with that instead of the 50/2.5 We also like Lume Cube!
I settled on a Sony full frame because I had a lot of glass that fit my Minolta camera from years gone by. Although almost all of them are manual focus and lack stabilization I make up for it with a device called a tripod. I love you work by the way. I was getting a "Vibe" when you were showing clips of that one wheeler rolling down the streets. I am an ex-Hamiltonian that has lived in cottage country (North of the Muskokas) for a dozen years now. One shot rolled past "Jackson Square" and I knew that you were in the Hammer. That explained the vibe that I was getting.
I'm hooked as soon as I heard what you were saying and then saw the 20mm 1.8 footage. I shoot 35 1.4 and 15mm 2.0 but neither have IS.... I haven't finished watching as I stopped to drop this comment but you sold me on the 20mm bro. Thank you!!
Your colors are amazing. It's bright and vibrant without looking goofy which is an extremely difficult look for me to get. I'm really impressed. Have you done a "how I color grade" video?
Levi, we did SALTS together, gotta be going back 12 or more years ago now. Super helpful video thanks. I'm happy with the nifty fifty on our a74. I'm going to pick up a 24 105 f4 now thanks to you. Hope you've been doing well. Your content is amazing and so well done
@@JamesBreitenstein "Looks so much better"? Doesn't it have more fringing, a farther minimum focusing distance, more focus breathing, and a weird green fringing on out of focus highlights? Sure, maybe it's a tiny bit sharper, but it's also significantly more expensive and heavier.
Thank you Levi! Starting with my Canon 6D back around 2013 the 24-105 F4 lens has definitely proven as #1 overall lens for full frame video. Just picked up an FX6 and I appreciate the coverage of 20mm F1.8 thanks again! TJ
Just the video I needed! I use the Canon 24-105 for work on FS7's etc and it's trash, so soft and ugly but this has convinced me to go for the 24-105 for my A7Siii. Thank you!
@@sonicvboom It was the EF version of the 24-105mm in the mk 1 and mk 2 versions. Admittedly I've recently used that glass on a C70 and it looks better. Could just be the old FS7's looking trash!
Very informative Levy. I have the a7s III and I have been running the Tamron line 17-28, 28-75 and 75-180 its been working well for me but I would be interested in that 20mm 1.8 you showed for low light. Jason
Your colour grading is amazing... Please do make a video of colour grading work flow 🙏🏽 ... You are by far sensible youtubers out there .. thanks for making the video
Thanks for this! It’s great to see the recommendations from a real filmmaker. This had a lot more substance and experience behind it than most “gear reviews”
I have watched this so many times. And I really think that if and when I finally move to sony I'd start with the 24-105 and one fast prime. So versatile and I really appreciate you recommending that lens which was off my radar until this video.
thank you so much for this. i've been trying to put together my first video kit, and being able to see examples shot with the lenses is so crucial if you're not banging thru money trying to rent a bunch of stuff. thank you.
Great video, very helpful - love my FE 1.8/55. I too have the 16-35 f/4 and would probably opt for the Sigma 14-24 f/2.8 if I had it to do over again. As a Sony shooter, I've always carried a Tamron 28-200 as a backup lens for commercial work (my 70-200 hit the floor once and I would've been sunk without a backup). It doesn't necessarily have the cool factor, but it's like the Toyota of lenses: solid performer, very versatile, and pleasantly affordable. It's small (relatively, light and pretty fast, wide open). No stabilization built in but a great minimum focus distance and low chromatic aberration. Love your stuff, keep up the great work. Thanks.
I'm glad to see someone who knows what they are doing has reassured me of a few lens choices I made (20mm, 24-105mm and 55mm). My next couple of lenses were influenced by the wallet and Jake Sloan (youtube channel), and I went with the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75mm. It seems (more by fluke than judgement) that I have ended up with a pretty good set of lenses!
Fantastic video that for a change focus on real life experience and budget. Not the “GM or die way” ! Thanks a lot for confirming that I should swap my 16-35. Finally, at the end when you show the 16-35 f/2.8 it says 2.6 in the corner haha is that a new version 😂
I bought the lume cube from your link, it sent me a coupon and made me refresh the link via text so hopefully it still came as your referral. Great content keep it up!!
Very cool video! Personal 2 cents - photo and video do differ, so for a photographer such kit won't work. After years of doing photography as a hobby I've come to a conclusion that the best kit is two zooms (16-35 Sony (which I want to replace my 24-70) and 70-180 Tamron) and two primes ( haven't finalized my picks yet, but at the moment I'm leaning towards 35 mm and 85mm). If budget is unlimited and Gear Acquisition Syndrome is not a problem - I would add 20m, 135mm and 200-600. And I wish A7R4 had the same stabilization as the S-series... Again, thanks for the video, great job!!
Brilliant! More photo and video content like this is greatly needed and appreciated on TH-cam. User experience and reverse engineer your proverbial toolbox. And another brilliant point you make is sometimes you just have to do your best and try it and see how it works. Buying a piece of equipment you don’t need sometimes it’s necessary to come to the conclusion
I'd love to see you review the A7C because it fits so well into your lightweight setup! May not be the kind of camera quality you're after - but I'm so interested as to what you think of it!
What are your two must have lenses for filming?
I've gotten some great responses on instagram and twitter so I thought I would ask here as well.
@@Levi_Allen My 2 are 35mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8 but more of a Hybrid Shooter .
The 35mm is a really lovely lens
Currently using the Sigma 24-70 dg dn 2.8 but I’m strongly considering selling it for the 24-105 you showcased here. I would use primes for interviews and I often find myself wanting more reach.
Right now we are transitioning from the Sigma 14-24, Sony 35 1.8 and Zeiss 50 1.4 to 14GM, 35GM and 50GM. We absolutely adore using our 135GM. The 70-200GM hardly sees any use since we got it. 24GM is another favourite. The 85GM has a very nice image, but we will exchange it as soon as Sony makes a refresh. For macro we use the 90 and 24 Probe and for super long shots we also love the 200-600G. In the past we had the Tamrons 17-28 and 28-75 and the Samyang 85 1.4. Loved all three of them. But with the new class of primes Sony has been pushing out we are just gushing at the performance.
I just bought a light from Lume Cube because of you! I expect 24/7 customer support directly from you if I have any issues since you recommended it 😜, it does actually look super handy
As long as I’m in cell service you can call anytime 😁
Dude this whole video felt more like a professional documentary. Looking forward to seeing more reviews like this from you. Awesome work.
Watching Levi traveling around in his van is making me reevaluate my life choices
Levi, I’d love to see your colour grading process - your video work looks truly fantastic: gorgeous colours, low contrast with that matte look, I love it.
24-105 is such an underrated focal length.
I was picturing “what would Jesse say” about each one of my different choices 😂
Lens what live on my camera 90% of the time 😊
Hello Jesse!
lol
I just got a RF 24-105mm. I can't believe how versatile those focal lengths are. I never thought I'd be saying that. this is coming for a person who LOVES prime lenses. #greatvideo
I love how you cover the interaction of the gear with the realities of adventure life. The combination definitely makes this channel much more interesting.
First in program ad I’ve ever seen on TH-cam that fits so perfectly with the content that it is genuinely part of the video.
Thanks and perfect timing. We’re upgrading some of our lenses and you totally answered some of my questions. Great stuff as always. 🤙🏼
I’d love to hear about what you end up choosing!
Would have thought you are too busy with the boat to thing about that. Good luck
I can't believe I'm just seeing this, Levi! Awesome overview. I actually picked up the 24-105 recently after becoming frustrated with the amount of dust I was getting in my Sigma 24-70 and I've been loving it so far.
Thank you thank you! I love the 24-105
The 24-105 and 20mm 1.8 combo looks amazing. I've been wanting a 16-35 for awhile now but that 20mm just absolutely destroys both of Sony's zooms in terms of image quality, price, and size. Gonna be my next piece of kit for sure! Great video, I really appreciate all of the sample footage with each lens.
Agree. Had many shoots with both the G master 24-70 + 70-200 and the 70 -105. and I liked the extra mm's on the 24-105 a lot. And if the area is a dark place to shoot, I simply charge €200,- extra for the shoot to rent the G master lenses
I was really going back and forth about the sony 20mm 1.8 and the Tamron 17-28 2.8. I went with the Sony 20mm and have been loving it for its small size, fast aperture, and wide focal length! Also, have the 24-105 and has been a fantastic all-around lens
this guys van is the most badass thing I think I've ever seen, this guy knows how to live life
You made a great case for the 24-105, I could see myself replacing my 24-70 with that lens for a more versatile kit. Great vid as always!
I thought of you a bunch when talking about the 20mm. I know you love your 24mm so dang much : )
I’m in the same boat 🚣♀️. I find on my FX3 the 24-70 leaves me wanting more punch.
@@Levi_Allen the 20mm looks incredible!!
but remember for video we can use 4k to crop or use apsc mode/clear image zoom. so even with 70mm, you will be able to get a lot more reach if we doing video. and honestly 105mm is not that much closer than 70mm. If I am wanting one lens that really can go from wide to telephoto, I would pick the tarmon 28-200 f2.8-5.6.
@@nightdonutstudio I cover this in the video actually ; ) cropping 4K that is. As far as the 28-200. It isn’t wide enough. Especially with active stabilization turned on. That 4mm makes a big difference for me. And 105 cropped to look like 150-200 is a lot easier than not being wide enough in the first place. It is a great lens, but doesn’t cover the wide to tele photo that I personally want
Yessir! The Levi I came for is BACK!🔥 (not saying I don't like the Van stuff, but I came because of you filmmaking✌🏼)
This was EXTREMELY useful. I am looking to change my entire camera gear setup & i am completely lost and this was SO HELPFUL. Doing god's work, thank you.
I love seeing those outdoor shots with a filmic grade on them. I think that it just makes it look so cool
The 55mm f1.8 shots on the "hoverboards" are truly awesome. Well done.
thanks for this man!
Upgrading to a full frame and I needed this.
Perfect timing for this video! I just switched over to the Sony FX3 from Red Komodo and have found myself trying to figure out what glass to go with.
It’s a tough decision for sure. Obviously you can get good results from most any lens, it’s just a matter of which ones haha
How are you finding the switch? Anything you miss from the Komodo that the Sony doesn't do particularly well? And does the 'look' compare? (sorry for questions, i just put a downpayment on an FX3 myself!)
@@stevewelsh__ to be honest, I love the FX3. The "look" is almost exactly the same. Now, this could be that I am shooting Sigma Art glass on the FX3, which was also my favorite on Komodo. I ran many Tokina Cine lenses on Komodo, but always found myself reaching for the Sigma Art 18-35. The Menu's on Komodo are a thousand times easier to use, I loved the stop lights for exposure. The screen on FX3 is tiny, menu is difficult to navigate. But the camera is half the price (as a ready to shoot rig) and the FX3 is much better suited for my style of run & gun shooting in the outdoors. the image is cleaner, less noisey than Komodo. Main thing I miss though, is having shutter angle instead of shutter speed.
@@Eric.Estrada thanks for the detailed reply! It’s comforting to know that these 2 are quite comparable but like you I need the camera in an instant for my shoots (product videos mainly). I was worried about the heavy digital look both the FX3 and A7Siii come out of the box with but I’ve seen a few videos now where I could swear they were a cinema rig. Lens wise I’m going with the sigma 24-70 so that should be super versatile! Thanks again :)
@eric definitely consider the 24to105 G Its great with that sensor. I use it on my a7siii and now find it hard to justify buying the 24to70 GM.
I LOVE that 55mm 1.8, I use it on gimbals for client work all the time and I may never upgrade to a “better” 50mm
Your shooting style is very much like mine and I'm rethinking all my 2.8 lenses mainly due to weight. Thanks for your insight. New subscriber.
Awesome video! I went with the 24-105 f/4 and the 70-200 f/4 also due to that huge weight difference, as well as the 20 f/1.8 and 85 f/1.8. Really happy with how my setup is working for what I do!
Levi, those shots of Jesse on the OneWheel (3:28) shot on the Sony FE 20mm F1.8G, just look so good! Looks like an awesome lens. Thanks for the great info.! 👍👍
What an awesome and informative video! Seeing this 3 years after its release and it´s still up to date! Congrats! Loved it and am your follower! ❤
Awesome video, thank you! I have the 20mm f/1.8 in a cart right now!
Levi your audio in front of the van in the wind sounded great! What deadcat are you using on that lav? I'm looking for a lav solution that works while snowboarding
Really great video!! The only counter argument I have to going with F4 lenses is if you shoot a lot indoors. Since pretty much every test shot you showed in this video was outdoors, or with the 1.8 lenses, I think F4 is perfectly adequate for outdoors, but not nighttime, or indoors. Thanks again for the video!
What camera do you use?
It is not an issue if your camera has second ISO like a7sIII and the new a74.
this was SO helpful! i've been searching around for an upgrade from my sony zvi and decided on the sony a7iv, but had no idea what lens to get. this provided so much clarity thank you
The 24-105 f4 is one of my favorite lenses for the Sony system - especially for video. It's so versatile.
this was a really well made video! I felt like I was watching a documentary about best lenses! really enjoyed and subbed Levi! thanks for making this!
BRO THIS WAS SO HELPFUL YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH YOU HELPED ME!
I never thought of using my Sony 20mm 1.8 for vlogging. Always used my Tam 17-28. So I tried it today. We have a new winner. Thanks!!!
Great to hear!
Really helpful advice on how to balance the pros and cons thank you!
Sony 24-105 f4 "G" lens user here pared with Sony A7III. It does all the job from portraits , products and weddings!
Wow, what a fantastic video, awesome work Levi! I loved all the example shots.
This has to be the best A7siii footage I've ever seen!
I've been searching for a new lens for my Sony, and this has been the most helpful video I've come across! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I can vouch for the 55mm/1.8. I don't use it a lot because of the kind of shots I tend to do, but every time I've used it, when looking back at the photos, they just blow my mind. I can always pick them out of a stack of images. There's just something about the quality of the images compared to other lenses I have. It's hard to describe better than that.
Wow, really? For me I can oick them out because they are beyond horrible. Horrible abboration not even photoshop or lightroom can fix and so blurry. Horrible!
I think you made an admirable case for opening up lens choices. That more expensive is not always better. And that lens design inherently comes with some interesting, and often conflicting, choices. The perfect lens does not exist. And we should remain open to all options. Very nicely done!
I appreciate your approach which involves getting maximum versatility in as small and light a package as possible. A 24-105 with a fast 50 and 85 takes care of most photographic and video situations.
My friend, I was looking for lenses recommendations after getting my new A7IV and I couldn't be more happy finding your video on the topic. I just got my 24-105mm 4.0. and it's exactly what I was looking for for my travels :)
This video by far is the most clear and well presented answer to buying lenses on the Sony System, Thank you for that
Love your comment on your reasons for not owning f2.8 lens. I learned something valuable today. Tx.
I’ve never seen any of your videos until this one and I have to say this is by far the best real world lens reviews I’ve ever seen. Your content is just quality man. Subscribed for sure!
Levi! Just rewatched this ‘older’ video and there is still so much good advice. I just wish Sony will make a new and lighter version of the 24-105 that would fit my smaller Sony A7C2. Thanks Levi.
If they did I think they would have to remove the lens stabilization, or make it f/5.6. I would look into the 20-80 if you want a lighter lens
@@Levi_Allen Thanks Levi! With the new cameras having better in-body stabilization, I can live with a lens without. Hope Sony Santa will listen!
This is seriously some of the best most practical help I have ever found in a video. Subscribed. Thank you!
So helpful and great to see a creator talking about renting. Feels nice to see a more real talk about why and where to put your money than spending till you’re poor. Good job.
Just found you, glad I did! ..your flow resonates with me ! Just purchased a A74 and Tamron 35-150 and wow, coming from a A9 over 1 year ago...what a great upgrade for me! I Will be filling the gap with the 20mm you used! TY
Thanks this has been super helpful, especially 17:36 where you explained the drawbacks to the 16-35mm f/4 and recommended the Tamron.
I've watched several reviews to try and make a decision and this sealed the deal, Tamrom 17-28mm it is!
I’ve recently got the tamron and it’s really really good
I am not actualy looking for a lens or anything like that, I just love to watch your videos. I'm not a filmmaker, but I really like learning more about it. thank you for always making such interessting and well explained videos.
I have heard the same thing about these lenses before! It's so helpful to see footage examples as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! :)
The 20mm 1.8 is one of the best lenses I’ve ever owned 🔥
First time checking out your videos and the timing was perfect. Will be getting a few of these lenses. Much appreciated.
Outstanding review. Have been riding the fence 24-105. You state a greT case for it. Thanks
Almost a hollywood movie, really liked this video production ! Great and inspiring
Great vid, Levi!
I’m curious what you’re favourites are?
@@Levi_Allen We bought the 24-105 3 years ago for exactly the reasons you articulated - the one we borrowed was incredible. But the one we bought new didn’t perform as well, so we sold it. The 55/1.8 is small & beautiful as you say, but it focus breathes like a dragon and I see it in what we do. So my favorite lenses these days are also the G lenses, especially the new ultra compacts. We actually exited Sony during the pandemic, but are about to come back in. Will probably start with the 20/1.8 and 50/2.5 because they are so much smaller than zooms. Also really like the sigma 28-70/2.8, so we might start with that instead of the 50/2.5 We also like Lume Cube!
I settled on a Sony full frame because I had a lot of glass that fit my Minolta camera from years gone by. Although almost all of them are manual focus and lack stabilization I make up for it with a device called a tripod. I love you work by the way. I was getting a "Vibe" when you were showing clips of that one wheeler rolling down the streets. I am an ex-Hamiltonian that has lived in cottage country (North of the Muskokas) for a dozen years now. One shot rolled past "Jackson Square" and I knew that you were in the Hammer. That explained the vibe that I was getting.
I'm hooked as soon as I heard what you were saying and then saw the 20mm 1.8 footage. I shoot 35 1.4 and 15mm 2.0 but neither have IS.... I haven't finished watching as I stopped to drop this comment but you sold me on the 20mm bro. Thank you!!
Such a good review and brilliant, thoughtful advice. So glad I stumbled on this 2 years later 😂
Your colors are amazing. It's bright and vibrant without looking goofy which is an extremely difficult look for me to get. I'm really impressed. Have you done a "how I color grade" video?
This was so so helpful! Thank you!!
Bro, this was such a good video! so much experience and footage put into this.
Thanks for the advice levi!! 24-105 was the first 'serious' lens I got for our video, love it's adaptability!
Great video Levi. Been considering lenses for similar reasons (packability). And this video absolutely nailed it with a ton of quality
Back watching this again and realising how much this informed my buying habits
Now have a 24-105 + 20mm in my kit
Levi, we did SALTS together, gotta be going back 12 or more years ago now.
Super helpful video thanks. I'm happy with the nifty fifty on our a74. I'm going to pick up a 24 105 f4 now thanks to you.
Hope you've been doing well. Your content is amazing and so well done
The 20g f/1.8 is the best lens Ive ever used (I sold my 24 GM for it). I use it for wedding films, photo shoots, vlogs, real estate, everything.
this doesn‘t make any sense, 24mm 1.4 looks so much better
@@JamesBreitenstein I haven't tried the 20mm yet but I love my 24mm so much, I wouldn't go any wider
@@JamesBreitenstein "Looks so much better"? Doesn't it have more fringing, a farther minimum focusing distance, more focus breathing, and a weird green fringing on out of focus highlights? Sure, maybe it's a tiny bit sharper, but it's also significantly more expensive and heavier.
@@TechnoBabble it ways 400g, do you even lift? 24 at 1.4 look MUCH more cinematic than 20 1.8, test it yourself. Bokeh difference is hugh
@@JamesBreitenstein I disagree, and Ive owned both lenses for quite a while. I’d choose 20 all day
I have the 20mm and LOVE it!! That 24-105 looks awesome too! Thanks for the tip :)
I rocked the 18-105 f4 OSS on my a6500 forever. That lens is absolute fire. I really like your content, I'm new here. thank you.
Thank you Levi! Starting with my Canon 6D back around 2013 the 24-105 F4 lens has definitely proven as #1 overall lens for full frame video. Just picked up an FX6 and I appreciate the coverage of 20mm F1.8 thanks again! TJ
Just the video I needed! I use the Canon 24-105 for work on FS7's etc and it's trash, so soft and ugly but this has convinced me to go for the 24-105 for my A7Siii. Thank you!
Give it a try! Doesn’t hurt to rent first too
Was it an *RF* 24-105mm Canon lens that you used? Or was it an EF lens?
@@sonicvboom It was the EF version of the 24-105mm in the mk 1 and mk 2 versions. Admittedly I've recently used that glass on a C70 and it looks better. Could just be the old FS7's looking trash!
Very informative Levy. I have the a7s III and I have been running the Tamron line 17-28, 28-75 and 75-180 its been working well for me but I would be interested in that 20mm 1.8 you showed for low light.
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Your colour grading is amazing... Please do make a video of colour grading work flow 🙏🏽 ... You are by far sensible youtubers out there .. thanks for making the video
Finally a real world opinion on one of the most asked questions on any YT filmmakers chan … thank you for this one, so good and honest content.
The shots in the Chilliwack River Valley (I think) were just so beautiful! Loved the video even though I am on blackmagic haha
Thanks for this! It’s great to see the recommendations from a real filmmaker. This had a lot more substance and experience behind it than most “gear reviews”
I have watched this so many times. And I really think that if and when I finally move to sony I'd start with the 24-105 and one fast prime. So versatile and I really appreciate you recommending that lens which was off my radar until this video.
I completely agree with you about the 24-105 - especially for shooting outdoors, indoors not so much, not under natural lighting.
Excellent ideas. I just love your practical use of lens without going bankrupt and yet get the job done! Thank you for sharing.
thank you so much for this. i've been trying to put together my first video kit, and being able to see examples shot with the lenses is so crucial if you're not banging thru money trying to rent a bunch of stuff. thank you.
My 21mm was by far my most used focal length on my trip to Jerusalem/Jordan etc. Perfect for close up crowds, markets, etc. Underrated focal length!
You have some serious color grading skills. I’m impressed.
Great video, very helpful - love my FE 1.8/55. I too have the 16-35 f/4 and would probably opt for the Sigma 14-24 f/2.8 if I had it to do over again. As a Sony shooter, I've always carried a Tamron 28-200 as a backup lens for commercial work (my 70-200 hit the floor once and I would've been sunk without a backup). It doesn't necessarily have the cool factor, but it's like the Toyota of lenses: solid performer, very versatile, and pleasantly affordable. It's small (relatively, light and pretty fast, wide open). No stabilization built in but a great minimum focus distance and low chromatic aberration. Love your stuff, keep up the great work. Thanks.
I'm glad to see someone who knows what they are doing has reassured me of a few lens choices I made (20mm, 24-105mm and 55mm). My next couple of lenses were influenced by the wallet and Jake Sloan (youtube channel), and I went with the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75mm. It seems (more by fluke than judgement) that I have ended up with a pretty good set of lenses!
I have that 24-105 lens and it is super good. It sits on my camera 90% of a time although I have few primes in my arsenal.
Great video, thank you 🙌
The content of this channel is so organic I will definitely subscribe your channel
Fantastic video that for a change focus on real life experience and budget. Not the “GM or die way” ! Thanks a lot for confirming that I should swap my 16-35. Finally, at the end when you show the 16-35 f/2.8 it says 2.6 in the corner haha is that a new version 😂
I bought the lume cube from your link, it sent me a coupon and made me refresh the link via text so hopefully it still came as your referral. Great content keep it up!!
Very cool video! Personal 2 cents - photo and video do differ, so for a photographer such kit won't work. After years of doing photography as a hobby I've come to a conclusion that the best kit is two zooms (16-35 Sony (which I want to replace my 24-70) and 70-180 Tamron) and two primes ( haven't finalized my picks yet, but at the moment I'm leaning towards 35 mm and 85mm). If budget is unlimited and Gear Acquisition Syndrome is not a problem - I would add 20m, 135mm and 200-600.
And I wish A7R4 had the same stabilization as the S-series...
Again, thanks for the video, great job!!
I was just thinking the same. GM series lenses are more tailored to R series cameras and higher resolutions.
@@Markyroson yup! 24 megapixel sensors are wasted on high end lenses
What sort of screw on filters would you suggest??? I have a Sony 20mm.
Dude, great content thanks for all you do to help other creatives grow with you. Keep up the good work.
Brilliant! More photo and video content like this is greatly needed and appreciated on TH-cam. User experience and reverse engineer your proverbial toolbox.
And another brilliant point you make is sometimes you just have to do your best and try it and see how it works. Buying a piece of equipment you don’t need sometimes it’s necessary to come to the conclusion
I'm running Canon and I mostly shoot stills. But, i love your content and the real talk of what someone actually needs over wants...
I'd love to see you review the A7C because it fits so well into your lightweight setup! May not be the kind of camera quality you're after - but I'm so interested as to what you think of it!
So many great examples in this Levi! You've got me to add different lenses to my "consider buying" list 😂
Production VALUE well made video man, thank you. I opted for the 2.8 for now and see how it flys with the RS3
Thank you! This is very, very helpful. And the great footage you show is a proof of concept, I guess. Great work!
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic video Levi! Love this style of review video and so happy to see you putting more content out there! It’s truly unique
Great video, love this real world usage perspective, thanks!