What is the Best Lens for Real Estate Photography?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- What is the best lens for real estate photography? This is a question that comes up all of the time and we are going to address it in this video. In this video we will discuss some of the most popular Sony lenses used by real estate photographers today: 16-35 f/2.8 G Master, 16-35 f/4 Zeiss, 12-24 f/4 G and the 17-28 f/2.8 Tamron.
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Lenses discussed in this video:
Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GM: amzn.to/3i8Yc4a
Sony 16-35 f/4 Zeiss: amzn.to/2XA9MgY
Sony 12-24 f/4 G: amzn.to/3knF4BE
Tamron 17-28 f/2.8: amzn.to/2PrV9rw
these lenses are not budget friendly at all, which lens would you recommend as a budget lens for real estate photography?
and thank you for making those videos they're really helpful 💯
@@klayf_ the tamron is more of the budget option. If you’re looking to save more then I would suggest looking for a used one.
@@InsideRealEstatePhotography thanks for answering me, it's way above my budget. I guess I'll buy the *Samyan 14mm AF 2.8 FE mount*. and try to save money to get the tamron
@@klayf_ whatever you can afford to get started is all good! The important thing is to get out and start taking photos.
@@InsideRealEstatePhotography thanks a lot
Perfect! Just what I was looking for! THANK YOU
On point what I was looking for. Thanks!
Wanted to view this vid as it was your first on your channel. Great content for a first vid, and your style has definitely changed over the months for the better too. Thank you again for you content mate :)
Thanks! Yeah, loosened up a bit since then 😂
Thank you for making the video! I appreciate your thoughts and comparisons. I've used the Sony 16-35 f4 a lot for RE, and I also use the Laowa 12mm f2.8. I've kept one lens on one body and the other on another. I like to use the 16-35 as much as possible, but I frequently find myself switching to the 12mm when 16mm isn't quite wide enough. With that in mind, I just ordered the Sony 12-24 f4. I may not always need to go all the way to 12mm, but even having the option of 14-15mm will be very helpful, and not having to frequently switch cameras will make shoots much more efficient. I'll probably keep a 24-70 on the second body for detail shots, but I doubt I'll need to use that as often as I've switched between the 16-35 and 12mm.
For video, I agree that fast panning with a 12mm looks pretty crazy. However, straight push-ins can simply look wide and impressive. Also, using 12mm with 4K can leave room for doing a fake shift in post.
All good points! Yea for sure, the 12-24 definitely is a handy lens to have on board and it comes in handy for certain situations.
Mike, just pulled the trigger on the GM based on your video. I have been shooting the Zeiss for years, and about had it dealing with the LOCA and flares in post. Great vid... found it at the perfect time
Such a great lens, you won't be disappointed!!
Brief, no crap, informative..legend video, thank you.
Thanks!
Your videos are awesome!! Thanks
Tamron is a great lens all round and has nice macro capability. The issue for me is it’s not quite wide enough, Brilliant for video. Anyway, thanks.
Thanks for the video! Lots of great information. I am just starting out and I got a sony a6400, bc it's an aps-c sensor, I purchased the Laowa 9mm f2.8 to go with it, but I find it's not great with real estate for video, the image has visible noise even with ISO 400 and f2.8. Neither the camera or the lens have image stabilization. I was thinking of switching to the sony 10-18 mm f4 which also has stabilization. In your opinion would that be a better option? I need a wide angle lens for both photo and video, and since I'm just starting out, budget is a big consideration. If you could make a video for beginners like me about best lens on an aps-c camera, that would be awesome! I do have a dji Ronin SC for videos. I have been struggling with this and I would immensely appreciate your opinion. Thank you!
What about Sigma 14-24 2.8?
Hey, thanks for making in-depth videos like this! by chance do you have a recommendation of a beginner (similar to 16-35 f/4 Zeiss) lens compatible w a canon sl3? Thanks for your time!!
Thanks! That camera is apsc sensor so something like the canon 10-18 would be good inexpensive beginner lens: amzn.to/3cRzzcJ
I just bought a GMaster :)
Nikkor 19mm f/4 tilt-shift. Plus any Z mount Nikkor primes you want, according to your shooting style.
Try the APS-C E 10-18mm f/4 OSS (15-27mm) BUT 12-18mm in full frame (18mm if you remove the light shield). Has threads for filters like a CPL. Super small, and sharp. To really test a lens do some star shots. I did Astro Milky Ways back in '15 before a 12mm was even thought about, even at 30s pinpoint stars in the corners but use 10s to get the best. You get 12mm to 27mm and OSS if off the sticks. At $900 a lens that started at $600. Just saying!!! I agree with all choices and that 14mm or wider can be too wide.
LAOWA 15mm f2.0 manual but great lens for real estate photo/video and commercial work
I am using canon eos rp and recently got tokina 16-28 mm f2.8……. Its i can say is as if using a dumbbell….. lol …. So i use tripod while using the same. Unfortunately can’t do videos because of the weight….😊 … still learning and your videos help a lot…. Unfortunately no mentor to guide here … all of my own 😊
Please make a video review of the new Sony 16-35 mm f4 lens!
Can you show canon alternatives?
Thank you for getting to the point of everything!
Cheers!
Where would you send a Sony g master 16-35 lens in for repair? Mine dropped, got dinged, not working right needs repair. I never sent in a lens and not sure who to use. Thank you
Best video I’ve seen for us Sony users...
al sarp thanks so much!
Yes .. I bought the Sony 16-35 f4 and don’t like at all ... gonna sell it on eBay and use those funds for a 16-35gm ... I just hear to many good things about especially for landscape and Real estate
Mike. Thank you for you sharing with us. I am looking at starting real estate photography as apart time job and have a 7D cropped sensor camera. Which lenses would you recommend please? Thank you for taking the time to reply.
Hey! I would recommend one of these lenses: amzn.to/3jcCGzn amzn.to/3jgkCEl amzn.to/3xUcTA3
Mike. I couldn't believe your response time. Under an hour. That's a benchmark to beat. Thank you for your suggestions.
Thanks for your video. Tomorrow I gona pickup the GM 16-35 f 2.8 I chance my 16-35 f4.
I do like you at lot of real estate video but have most use my Laowa 15 mm. f2.0
But I wood like to have the option to use Auto focus spec. when the dealer works around and talke.
Can you use AF when you go around in the house,
I use A9 until the new A7Slll is on the marked.
I pick it up at 12 and the straight to one real estate job. Looking forword to use it.
I have heard a lot of people like the Laowa lenses. I have not had the opportunity to try them yet but definitely would like to however I would definitely miss the autofocus for photography. I think it would be a great lens for video though!
Inside Real Estate Photography thanks
Hi.
First thank you for your tutorials. I love them , they help me greatly in learning architecture and interior fotography. I have a question:
Do you also use tilt shift lenses.? I am a nikon photographer and i am thinking of buying a second hand ts lens.
Greetings
Henk from The Netherlands
Hey Henk! I don’t actually own a TS lens. I did a review on a shift lens a few months ago and did find it useful especially for shooting taller buildings. It’s something I do want to add to my kit at some point for certain scenarios but wouldn’t be my everyday lens.
HiHi thanks for your respons. i found your review of the Laowa lens, already tested it . Good lens but way to expensive (1399 euro in the Netherlands.)for a shift lens only. Looking now for an older Nikon lens (24, 3.5 TC or 28 mm nikkor f 3.5shiftlens . greetings Henk @@InsideRealEstatePhotography
Hey Mike. Thanks for the video. Your channels been real inspiring. I started learning photography a few years ago and want to become a real estate photographer. I'm already invested in a Fujifilm system. Would a Fuji X-T20 with a 10-24 f4 be sufficient to enter the field?
Thanks! Yeah for sure! I’m sure that setup will do you just fine
If 16-35mm is your main go to lens.. what do you usually shoot video at? Because i was thinking of investing in a 14mm Rokinon for the wide room shots and a Sony 35mm for the video and tighter shots.. or will i need something in the 24-28mm range? thanks!
Mo Sun I’m sure you could get away with those 2 lenses but I definitely use the whole focal range and enjoy the versatility of being able to change it up at my fingertips!
Inside Real Estate Photography ok thank you for the advice. Great video.
Great Video! Big MAHALO!
I can only start with one lens to cover video and photos. Which one do you suggest? I just ordered Sony A 7 III
3D Hawaii Real Estate hey! I would suggest the zeiss 16-35 f/4 or even better the 16-35 f/2.8 if you’re willing to spend that kind of money.
@@InsideRealEstatePhotography Mahalo! I wish I cloud pull the trigger on a $2,000 lens now. I'm looking into it.
have u tried the new Sony 16-35 PZ F4? which one is better from 16-35 F2.8?
I haven’t tried that lens yet. The GM should be superior glass though I would assume.
I love this guy and I’ve learned so much… but it still weirds me out how he never blinks
What about the Sony 20mm? seems like perfect for portraits and video as well. Thoughts?
David Perez my opinion is that it’s just not wide enough for real estate. You’ll definitely be wanting to get wider.
Have you tried getting video zoomed out to 16mm on the 12-24? I'm a real estate photographer looking to go to a native Sony lens from a Canon 10-22 with an adapter on my Sony A7R3 (edge softness is really getting on my nerves). I'm afraid of losing the range of the 10-22 by going up to a 16-35. The 10mm has saved me on tiny bathrooms more times than I can count. I'm just now looking to add video to my services so I'm trying to get the best bang for my buck.
Jason Epstein yeah, zooming into 16 on that lens is a definite improvement and you should be fine with that. I was just trying to illustrate that at 12mm it’s too crazy.
Not sure if you have any time with the Sony 12-24 f2.8 and if you did, would you choose that over the Sony 16-35 f2.8? Interested in RE photography and looking for my next lens. Thanks.
Any help with this? Thanks!
I’m also interested about this lens for videography. Regarding the price I would appreciate your advice. Thanks
Good
Thanks a lot for sharing! I have the 16-35GM for my A7m3, but my coworker convinced me to use a 14mm to a wider angle shot in some occasions. Since the 12-24 price is scaring me, I choose another prime lens from Rokinon, 14mm F2.8 AF for only $500 CAD, and it's a used lens. Personally, I'm doing this job temporarily, but I like the performance of this lens, cheap, sharp and wide enough for my job. What do you think??
I prefer the zoom because it’s easier to compose my shot without moving the tripod around and makes my job faster but to each his own. I’m sure the rokinon will do the job just fine though!
Have you tried the Sigma 14-24 2.8? Its my widest lens that I bought specifically to get into real estate photography, just not sure how it stacks up.
Hey Jon! Thanks for the comment! I have not tried the Sigma but they make great glass so I'm sure it will do well. Hopefully I'll get my hands on it to try it out one of these days soon.
How's that Sigma treating you for real estate? Was looking at getting that one for myself for the same purpose
@@jackberry - I have zero complaints with it. The new $3000 Sony lens may be better, (not sure that it is), but I have no buyer's remorse and very happy with my purchase
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but it's heavy right?
Hello, any thoughts on the 14mm 2.8 GM?
Haven't used it personally but I think it would be a great lens. I personally prefer a zoom because it makes things quicker and easier.
has sides distortion as its fishy eye
Thank you for putting our your knowledge. I have my first real estate shoot tomorrow and I don't have a wide angle lens. Just the stock lens.. should I be ok or will the client not be happy?
What is the focal length of the lens and what is the camera model?
It's the stock 16-50 on the Sony zv e10. I actually went out and bought the 16-35 wide angle but I'm comparing photos and it doesn't look like it's capturing more angle then the stock lens. I'm confused
@@kastrosiete that camera has an APS-C size sensor (or crop sensor). It is not a full frame sensor so it crops in on the image about 1.5x. So In order to get an equivalent wide angle image to the 16-35 you would a lens like the the Sony 10-18mm or something that goes to around 10-11mm on the wide end.
do you think the G-master 12=24 mm is worth the buy? over the g master 16 -35
I definitely prefer the 16-35 focal range
what do you thing about the 14mm f1.8 GM?
I haven’t used it myself but I’m sure it’s a great lens. I prefer the ability to zoom though personally. Makes things faster and easier when composing your shots.
Have you tried the Laowa 15mm? that's what I use
Jeremy Button I have not tried it but I’ve heard good things about it!
I'm trying to get into Real estate photography and have a A7R2 and a T7i. I just got a 17-40mm for my t7i and have a 50 and kit 28-70 for my a7r2. I also have a 18-35 for my t7i. How are any of these lenses for Real Estate photography?
None of them are really wide enough unfortunately. You are gonna want something around 16mm for full frame (a7r2) or 10 or 11mm for the crop sensor (t7i)
this is for full frame, do you have suggestion for sony crop sensor?
I found the Canon 10-18mm a great lens (sharp & light, but not so fast). If you need a faster lens then the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is excellent (sharp, heavier, but not too heavy, and easy to balance on a gimbal if necessary, fast enough for low light and more creative shots). If you are not a Canon shooter I would recommend finding something with a similar focal range.
I have the 12-24mm F4 G lens for my a7iii at 16mm shooting interior aperture 7.1 shutter 1/100th iso 100 windows are sharp see through and blue skies.. If I shoot at 12mm I get a barrel affect and vignetting.. the only time I shoot super wide is if I am shooting 360 panos on my bento Gimbal head. I use a rokinon 8mm on my a6000. not a dfan of mannaport way too expensive and you really do not ow the phots/. on my gimbal head, I take 4 shots and I use flash. Want the 16-35mm GM but yet a bit expensive worth it though
Sony 12-24
Have you tried the Laowa 15mm zero D??
Joel Rivera I haven’t yet but I hear good things!
what your thoughts on Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D
I haven’t had the chance to use it yet so can’t really comment on that one.
I have a Sony A7III and a Sigma 24-70mm lens ... my question is can I use these two tools alone to take a complete gallery of a property? or should I get a prime lens to get a wider focal length as well? If so, which lens should I get? My budget is very limited. Thanks so much for your time.
24mm is just not wide enough. I would recommend a lens that is as wide as around 16mm. Whichever lens fits into your budget at that focal length.
@@InsideRealEstatePhotography I should have dug through your responses in the comments before I asked that question. Thank you so much for your patience and time.
Anthony
I'm in a dilema... I'm currently working in the Real Estate Photography: I have a Sony A6400 and a Sigma 16mm 1.4, and at the moment I don't know if worth keep buying APS-C lens for this camera, or I start to saving to update to a full frame camera and start to buying full frame lens.. whats your opinion?
I would buy an apsc lens. You can always sell both the lens and the camera if you ever decide to go full frame and put the money towards that.
What your thoughts about Sony 14 f1.8?
I’ve never used it before but I’m sure it will do the job. I prefer the versatility of zooms though.
Do you think the tamron is suitable for a beginner
Dean Patt for sure! It’s a good lens and will do you just fine. I’m just not a fan of its limited focal range. Fine lens to start out with though!
I’m stuck! I only have 500 to spend for listing pictures! Any other lenses? I’m using a6500
Hey! I would probably look for a used Sony 10-18mm lens. You may be able to find one for close to that price!
Thanks for sharing information regarding lenses. I am trying to get into real estate photography. I have an A7III, tripod and kit lens (28-70mm f/3.5-5.6). Is it possible to start photography with these equipment, especially the lens?
Unfortunately that lens isn't going to be wide enough. You need something around 16mm or so on the wide end. 28mm with the lens you have is going to be way too tight and you won't be able to capture the whole room.
@@InsideRealEstatePhotography thank you and I will look into getting a better lens
What do you think of the Tamron 35MM 1.4
I also have a Nikon 20mm 1.8 and a Nikon 58mm 1.4
Do you have a full frame camera or crop sensor? 35mm is way too tight for real estate photography. It could be useful for some detail shots here and there but to capture a room it’s very tight. The 20mm would be your best choice out of those three but even 20mm on a full frame is a little tight but you could get away with it.
I have a D850
I have a 18-250 mm and currently i do not have a budget to buy a lens, is the 18mm enough for real estate photography?
18mm is wide enough as long as the camera you are using is full frame sensor
Darn it mine is crop sensor should I get a 16 mm or lower?
What about sigma 14-24
has anyone had a 12-24 and switched and noticed a WOW factor difference? F 4
Tamron 17-28 f/2.8 or Tokina 11-16mm 2.8??
You said your on the canon 90D right? That’s a crop sensor so you’ll definitely want to go with 11-16. 17mm will not be wide enough on a crop sensor. It’s equivalent to like 25mm on a full frame camera.
Tokina
What’s your 2nd best lens from the list?
16-35 f/4 zeiss
You just sold a GMaster... lol
I like the Tamoron
canon and nikon lenzs??
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