Sony 16-35mm f4 G or Tamron 20-40mm f2.8
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- Which is the right one for you?
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Build
00:54 Range
01:57 Flare
02:36 Autofocus
03:39 Focus Breathing
04:46 Sharpness
06:55 Sunstars
07:15 Vlogging
07:44 Low Light
08:28 Perspective
09:14 Final Thoughts - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
I have used the Tamron 20-40. I bought it to see if it could replace my 24mm f2.8 G and the 40mm f2.5 G. However, the Tamron is optimised for the wide end and lacks contrast and bite at 40mm at f2.8. I ended up returning it and sticking with the two primes instead.
The VXD motor in the 20-40 is also a tad bit worse than the 28-75 G2.
BTW the G2 also lacks contrast at 75 wide open. It has to be stopped down to get good contrast at 75.
Thanks for making these kind of comparison . All I want from comparison video is just a lot of footage that jumping back and forth from one to another lens in a lot of situation. I hope to see more like this .
Kuddos for actually getting out and taking photos and using the lens, as opposed to sitting behind a desk and yammering away about the lenses like other reviews.
Nice comparison videos! The price difference is $1200 vs $700 or $500 difference. 16mm vs 20mm is quite significant. However, Tamron is all that my wife will allow me to buy 🤜😵🤛. Look forward to your comparison with the 20-70mm f4 in the future
there is an art of allocating funds 🤣🤣🤣
I got the Tamron for night shots and hand held video. Really happy with with the focus in low light. It can capture a TV screen in the dark. Perfect for night city shots of lights and night portraits. I wish it had a longer zoom but I’m happy with its low light and video performance. Definitely better stabilisation than the Tamron 28-200.
Imo this lens could be the first f/2.8 zoom for many new FF users. Affordable, lightweight, and quite versatile.
Great review!
Thank you for the video. You did lots of practical everyday comparisons which are very helpful and telling.
I have the 17-28 Tamron and had the 20-40 on loan from Tamron for a month or so. I was contemplating letting the 17-28 go in favor of the 20-40. I have plenty of keepers from both lenses. It is so hard to decide which one but at the end of the day, the 20-40 with the extra reach wins for me. Losing a few mm on the short end is not as big of a deal unless you want that dramatic look which 17mm is not enough for anyway. I would go with a Sony 12-24 for the super dramatic look on the wide end. I am still using the 17-28 and cannot bring myself to let it go. BTW, I also have the 28-75 G2 from Tamron. So, my longer focal lengths are covered, just not in the same lens.
I'd pick the Tamron for the aperture, it just looks nicer. Unless it's purely for gimbal work, then the power zoom comes in handy.
it surely would, and thankfully I don't do gimbals ever
thank you! I think that I choose tamron 20-40
Great vid! Which tripod were you using in this vid? Thanks!
Leofoto MT-03, I'll do a review on it when I get a chance, spoiler, it's amazing.
For interiors, the wider option will always trump the 20mm. Both nice lenses anyway.
Native lenses always better than implants 😃 Thank you for reviewing and comparison 👍
The AF tests should be done for roughly same depth of field settings. At idential 20mm the f4 lens is mostly in focus to begin with vs the f2.8 that isn't. Same thing with sharpness. Comparisons at different focal length with one at f4 the other at f2.8 has varied two degrees of freedom. White balance is a sensor/color science issue not so much the lenses. Use a grey card. Nice effort though. Stills shooters might favour the Tamron and video shooters the Sony. Just my 2 cents.
Awesome to see the Leofoto MT-03 tripod in this video. I'm thinking of buying that tripod and I wasn't sure if it would be secure with a Sony full frame hung from a fence or railing. Clearly you trust it in this video, so that's encouraging. What ball head are you using? I don't think I've seen that one before.
I’m going to do a video on that little tripod there’s a few tricks you can do to prevent accidents, it is a fantastic little tripod.
@@CharlieVN Nice, I think I'll order it today. I'm still trying to decide on a ballhead tho.
@@CharlieVN I ended up ordering the same ball head you have. The quick release mechanism on it is genius, I wish all ball heads had this quick release. It works with Peak Design, Falcam, Arca Swiss, and of course PGYTech plates with no problem. I know of no other quick release mechanism that can do this.
I absolutely adore my new Tamron 20-40. You’d have to pry it out of my dead hands :)
Hello could you review Brighten Star 9mm lens please.
Good , balanced comparison although I would have liked to have seen a like for like comparison of photos at identical specs ( i.e. both cameras set to 20mm at f4, for instance or 30 or 35 mm) I bought the Tamron after checking out the Sony lens as it suited my purposes more and I am very happy with it as a walkaround street lens on my A7C. One thing that you didn't mention was the considerable price difference between the two lenses .I actually prefer the clean aesthetics of the Tamron lens and did not have to pay for on lens controls that I would not use very often in reality. I think it could be summed up as the Tamron being more of a photo-centric lens whilst the Sony is geared more to video use. I know that I am very happy to have the f2.8 on the Tamron once the sun starts going down or for any indoor situation. I suspect that the new Sony 20-70 f4 lens would not have changed my buying decision as I was not looking for a new "normal" zoom lens but rather a replacement for my Tamron 17-28 f2.8 lens whose focal length has always frustrated me in use ( not long enough) .
appreciate the feedback, not sure how the hell I missed on the price, probably because I've had both for so long now. it's interesting that I use the sony for photos and tamron for video. As for the 20-70, I'll likely have to sell the 16-35 to payback or my wife finds out. The 16-35 was so fantastic, 20-40 so excellent, and now the 20-70, the ecosystem is a curse at this point, killing my wallet
@@CharlieVN Ha,ha I know what you mean- it is an addiction! I bought the Tamron 70-300 lens at the same time as I bought the 20-40 on impulse! Wow, that lens has rejuvenated my love for my A6500 .It is a great little travel telephoto combo! Here in Ontario, Canada, the Tamron 20-40 cost me just over a $1,000 CAD inc.tax where the Sony 16-35 is priced at almost $500 more - for an F4 lens - too much money despite the G lens build.I know that your wife would agree!
I have the sony 20G which i pair with the 35gm but honestly the tamron woulda been the perfect lens to pair with i just wish it had the aperture ring as the controls would identical
The aperture ring is useless imo. I can control my aperture with the scroll on the the camera, completely one handed operation.
Is the Tamron suitable for indoor real estate photography ? Picture quality in the comparison appeared comparable; smaller apertures appeared to be better in the corners. I did not want to spend > $1000, so I'm leaning towards the Tamron.
I use the Tamron 35-150 for outdoor photography and find the picture quality and colors excellent, though it's rather heavy.
it's a bit tight, I did a RE shoot a week back and there were some scenes where 16mm wasn't as wide as I would like, but it turned out fine. for RE, the 16-35pz is great for that, if you need for humans as well as RE, then consider the 17-28 f2.8, 16-28 f2.8, or 16-35 f2.8, and unfortunately, they are all larger and more expensive.
Very good comparison! I´ve heard, in march there will be a TAMRON 20-50mm F2.0. If so, I´ll waiting for it! I myself have the Sony PZ 16-35mm in possesion. PS.: By the way, can you tell me which mini tripod your using in this review?
leofoto mt-03, will do a comparison on it with other popular mini tripods soon, hopefully this weekend.
You who tested both, can you tell me if the 20-40 has the same sharpness and texture as the tamron 28-75?
the lens characteristics are closely aligned with the Tamron 28-75 G2
I will ge glad to see this 2 lens vs older Tamron 17-28 2.8 since a lot of ppl have it already. and it has some from both lens, 2.8 from Tamron and 17 on wider end close to Sony.
I will try to do a roundup video with all the lenses I have in the range, 17-28, 20-40, 16-35, 24-70, 28-70.
Need to add the new Sony 2070/4 to this combo to get the real answers... :)
most definitely, I have it on preorder, so it'll probably be biased as hell 😂
I'm really looking forward to Tamron's announcement next week, That being said, the 20-40 generally performs average after reviewing many videos. I hope Tammy really impresses next week.
What are you referring to!?
It offers great value for money.
I have a dilemma between sony f1.8 or tamron 20-40
20-40 f2.8 ftw
between the 16-35, 20-40, 20-70, I'm losing hair trying to figure out which one to stick with, it's not an easy choice, all have their nuances and charm. I'm flipping back and forth with the 20-40 and 20-70 constantly
For video, Sony have better stabilisation., otherwise TAMRON ALL THE WAY
I really wish the tamron was on par with sony on stabilization, but I do find that I'm using the lens more often, f2.8 is a hell of a drug.
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Very informative video. I’ve decided to go for Tamron.
fantastic lens at a fantastic price, probably the biggest bang for your buck in the entire e-mount system.