It's difficult to assess whether you attempt to be humorous but I find a very understated humour in this video which I found entertaining. I watched because I am looking at this lens on ebay right now for a Nikon and wished to use it as a wide angled/field, relatively fast, astrophotography lens. With the distortions you describe, unfortunately I don't think it would do the job I want it to.
@@markwelsh9068 as far as my attempt to be humorous... Well, I guess I'm a bit of a funny guy... I didn't specifically go for humour with this video, and what little there is, I think it's just my natural demeanor. Now, regarding astrophotography with this lens, I did do it (check my video on the channel) but I would recommend at least f/5.6 and better yet another lens altogether.
@@1kwords Yes I'd recommend another lens altogether too but they would prove extremely expensive whereas, a vintage lens can be picked up for anything between £15 and £50. Any thoughts on that for a Nikon F mount? Cheers. And yes,, it must be just your demeanour which appears very chilled (particularly after that beer!).
The Olympus Zuiko 28mm 2.8 is nigh perfect. Sharp from edge to edge and excellently corrected. I'll I can't speak from experience, I expect the 24mm to be similar in performance.
Thanks a lot for great comments on this lens! I bought mine in 1990 and used in on my canon Eos 650. Over the years it has been forgotten, but started to use it a bit again a few years ago. Now I have upgraded to mirrorless R6, and by using it now, error-messages appears in my viewfinder. Maybe time to pass in on.
Found you as one of the only reviews for the Sigma lens and stayed for the full video because of your style. Very natural presentation style as if we were sitting both together and really liked the scene changes. Keep it up ;)
@@1kwords definetly because its less monotonous in comparison to just the same static scene. Also acknowledging the change was quite funny like when you were with the second almost empty beer😆 Other question did you have an AF adapter with the autofocus, too? Because I have got mine today and I intended to use it together with a Helios for manual focus video work and in comparison the focusing is a bit stuttery 😅 I had to go with that lens because i really need a wide focal length since I use crop sensor cameras...
@@1kwords Nice but your focusing then is super smooth and fluent? Guess then I will have to research opening the lens etc because I assume there is something sandy/crumbly or so inside haha
Those mini tripods, man, they always come in handy! ;) You are doing the right thing taking your time and avoiding burnout and all of that crap! Also, loved the creative shots ;) Sigmas are nice lenses, very clean, some would say a bit too modern. Too bad for the flimsy aperture ring...
I was looking at obtaining a 24mm lens, until I came across an Auto Tamron Adaptamatic 21mm. A fun lens, yet to use it much. Definitely produce videos at your own pace, because doing so when you aren't motivated will not result in good viewing. Keep up the good work.
I just bought an earlier version of this lens today for my D5600. Manual focus and very few people know about it. Pretty sharp as well. Love your channel and your photography.
I bought this lens used in 1990 for £40.00 and used it on my x-300 minolta for over 20 years before going to digital using a nikon dlsr , I tried to buy on in the nikon f mount but a nikon 24mm came up at a similar price , I intend to use it again when I buy a mirrorless in the future as I thought it was a great lens.
ps: I love to shoot with Minolta glass's ( coming from a Konica Minolta Film background) I presently have in regular use both an Sony A100 & A900 ( I have modern Sony Glass but am unable to resist the draw of my Minolta Lens ) Thou I have a Minolta 24-105 AF which I use as my primary " Walk Around on the A900 " which is excellently sharp for such a wide range, but very distorted at the wider end, Regarding this 24mm lens, I absolutely LOVE what you have said about this lens and before watching this video was seriously considering purchasing it's more modern brother, but now I see many advantages to purchasing this one. Thank you VERY VERY much : Best regards, John ( presently residing Cheltenham UK )
@@1kwords realised thread is on the inside, got myself a 52mm K&F Concept magnetic nd1000 kit in the last few days, fits perfectly. Thanks for your comment
Do you think that this lens could make for a good wide angle match to the Helios 44-2? In looking at the bokeh it looks similar to the Helios but of course....no color. Your take kind sir?
What did you think of this video? Do you own the lens? How do you like it?
You have a great style sir..! Yes I own it but it's a very recent new buy in F-mount. Looking forward to your other videos when you have time.
It's difficult to assess whether you attempt to be humorous but I find a very understated humour in this video which I found entertaining. I watched because I am looking at this lens on ebay right now for a Nikon and wished to use it as a wide angled/field, relatively fast, astrophotography lens. With the distortions you describe, unfortunately I don't think it would do the job I want it to.
@@markwelsh9068 as far as my attempt to be humorous... Well, I guess I'm a bit of a funny guy... I didn't specifically go for humour with this video, and what little there is, I think it's just my natural demeanor.
Now, regarding astrophotography with this lens, I did do it (check my video on the channel) but I would recommend at least f/5.6 and better yet another lens altogether.
@@1kwords Yes I'd recommend another lens altogether too but they would prove extremely expensive whereas, a vintage lens can be picked up for anything between £15 and £50. Any thoughts on that for a Nikon F mount? Cheers. And yes,, it must be just your demeanour which appears very chilled (particularly after that beer!).
The Olympus Zuiko 28mm 2.8 is nigh perfect. Sharp from edge to edge and excellently corrected. I'll I can't speak from experience, I expect the 24mm to be similar in performance.
"I dropped the lens!" very relatable 😅
Great video!! Glad to see a (slightly) more recent video about this lens
Thanks a lot for great comments on this lens! I bought mine in 1990 and used in on my canon Eos 650. Over the years it has been forgotten, but started to use it a bit again a few years ago. Now I have upgraded to mirrorless R6, and by using it now, error-messages appears in my viewfinder. Maybe time to pass in on.
Great to hear!
Found you as one of the only reviews for the Sigma lens and stayed for the full video because of your style. Very natural presentation style as if we were sitting both together and really liked the scene changes. Keep it up ;)
Thanks for your kind words.
The scene changes is something I only did for this one video, but I'm thinking I should do it more.
@@1kwords definetly because its less monotonous in comparison to just the same static scene. Also acknowledging the change was quite funny like when you were with the second almost empty beer😆
Other question did you have an AF adapter with the autofocus, too? Because I have got mine today and I intended to use it together with a Helios for manual focus video work and in comparison the focusing is a bit stuttery 😅 I had to go with that lens because i really need a wide focal length since I use crop sensor cameras...
@@sarcasticfpv3862 I have always only ever used dumb adaptors without AF.
@@1kwords Nice but your focusing then is super smooth and fluent? Guess then I will have to research opening the lens etc because I assume there is something sandy/crumbly or so inside haha
@@sarcasticfpv3862 yeah, on my copy the focusing is super smooth.
Those mini tripods, man, they always come in handy! ;) You are doing the right thing taking your time and avoiding burnout and all of that crap! Also, loved the creative shots ;) Sigmas are nice lenses, very clean, some would say a bit too modern. Too bad for the flimsy aperture ring...
drunk photography ftw ! 🏁🏁
I'm not drunk, you're drunk!
I was looking at obtaining a 24mm lens, until I came across an Auto Tamron Adaptamatic 21mm. A fun lens, yet to use it much. Definitely produce videos at your own pace, because doing so when you aren't motivated will not result in good viewing. Keep up the good work.
Thanks.
I just bought an earlier version of this lens today for my D5600. Manual focus and very few people know about it. Pretty sharp as well. Love your channel and your photography.
Thank you. Enjoy the lens, it is indeed a hidden gem, if I may.
Picking one of these up for $50, can’t wait to use it. Mostly use Canon FD lenses but just wanting to change things up a bit
I bought this lens used in 1990 for £40.00 and used it on my x-300 minolta for over 20 years before going to digital using a nikon dlsr , I tried to buy on in the nikon f mount but a nikon 24mm came up at a similar price , I intend to use it again when I buy a mirrorless in the future as I thought it was a great lens.
Thank you for this video. I own this lens for my own but never used it on full frame. Think it's time! :)
Try it. Even if not special by any stretch of the imagination, this lens is perfectly good. I am sure you will not be disappointed.
Love the honesty ( subscribed to channel) 🤗
Thanks and welcome.
ps: I love to shoot with Minolta glass's ( coming from a Konica Minolta Film background) I presently have in regular use both an Sony A100 & A900 ( I have modern Sony Glass but am unable to resist the draw of my Minolta Lens )
Thou I have a Minolta 24-105 AF which I use as my primary " Walk Around on the A900 " which is excellently sharp for such a wide range, but very distorted at the wider end,
Regarding this 24mm lens, I absolutely LOVE what you have said about this lens and before watching this video was seriously considering purchasing it's more modern brother, but now I see many advantages to purchasing this one.
Thank you VERY VERY much : Best regards, John ( presently residing Cheltenham UK )
@@johnanthonycolley3803 I'm glad to be of some help. Thanks for your comments.
I have one of these. I very much like it. I also have a very compact Sigma 135mm "minitele" that I quite like.
Keep it a passion, keep it authentic.
That's the plan.
im getting one of those for 50€, looks like a very fun lense, even with or maybe because of the field curvature? :D nice video, friend!
Thanks. Have fun with the lens.
Hi, what is the name of the re-branded Sigma? Can't hear exactly what you say. Thanks for another great video
QUANTARAY.
@@1kwords Thank you 👍
I use a Nikon 24mm 2.8 af lens. Perfect
Video starts at 4:20 lol
I would have said 5 minutes, but good point!
Hi, any idea how to attach an ND filter to this lens? It has no thread on outside?
There might be something wrong with you copy. Mine definitely had a thread.
@@1kwords realised thread is on the inside, got myself a 52mm K&F Concept magnetic nd1000 kit in the last few days, fits perfectly. Thanks for your comment
Video starts at 4:30
Do you think that this lens could make for a good wide angle match to the Helios 44-2? In looking at the bokeh it looks similar to the Helios but of course....no color. Your take kind sir?
I think they're quite different. If you're aiming to build a set for video, these might not be the best match for each other.
Black and white? Doesn't show off the lens
Sorry, what?
I like you 👊
Thank you. I appreciate you.
:) am dat video pe viteza 1.25 să îl pot vedea. Bafta!
Pot înțelege că ritmul meu de a vorbi nu e pentru toată lumea, mai ales dacă nu ești din Ardeal...
Mulțumesc pentru abonare și pentru comentariu.
I am using nikon d750 can I mount this lens on my camera?
Research flange distances and if there are adapters for your camera, that should mean you can. I don't know.
Is that lens for crop or fullme, thank you
@@tungkhac478 fullframe.
@@tungkhac478 It is full frame. Mounts fine if you get F Mount version. You will find this lens in several mount versions.
OMG. OVER 4 MINUTES BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY GET ON WITH THE VIDEO.....
I can and did worse than that...
That one big flaw is you
Thank you for your comment.
What exactly was it that got your panties all up in a bunch?