This is an awesome review/comparison! I've been debating wether to get the Sony or Sigma for a while now and the only thing tipping me over to the Sony was the OSS but now that I got a Gimbal I'm gonna go with the Sigma. It definitely yields a better picture in my opinion!
Hey. just want to say that I was in the same thoughts as you and I went for sigma. I also use the gimbal and sigma lens is one of them sharpest lenses I have.
Started to watch... and THANKS GOD! No "what's up everybody" at the beginning, no pointless watery bla-bla and technical stuff. Finally cutting straight to the chase. Thank you for saving my time.
There is one more thing for Sony lens - it's smaller. I went to E-mount for size and weight so it's quite important for me. If someone doesn't care about size Sigma is a clear choice. You didn't mention about CA - Sony can produce quite massive CA is contrast situation (purple fringing) while Sigma does a much better job.
@@rohanrawal3949 Im torn between what to choose in my glide shots the only thing lacks the sigma is the OSS, does the weight of sigma help to get more stabilize shots in my gimbal ? or it doesnt matter , I think the oss is a big help but sigma is much more cheap arrrggh i cant chooose :(
It's always difficult. I love the slightly warmer and "better" imagine from the sigma, but the Sony glass just works better with the Sony body. The autofocus with the Sony doesn't hunt as much as it does with the sigma, and the extra OSS pulls through as a security against jitters. Thank you so much for the review.
How will the combination of Sony a6500 + sigma 30mm f 1.4 perform for photography and videography??and whether the f stop value changes when keeping on autofocus for videography?
Upgrade to the latest firmware for the A6500 per Sony it improves this issue. Sony A6500 Firmware v.1.03 Supports new lens “SEL100400GM” [FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS] Optimizes image stabilization performance in movie mode
Thanks for the video. It was nice to see a comparison. I honestly couldn’t tell the difference between the lenses as far as image quality goes. Great stuff!
i think this is the first lens test/Comparison without unpractcial test methods with charts, rolling shutter etc, really liked this one, you just got a new subscriber :)
+GamersCanary Thanks man! Yeah, I got sick and tired of those "scientific" tests, and just made my own review that made sense to me, lol. Thanks for the support!
I'm getting into vlogging with short cinematic clips here and there with the A6300. I was looking for a run and gun lens that can help be with both scenarios. Do you think a 30mm/35mm will give me a wide enough angle for vlogging? It'll definitely help me in video quality and cinematic sequences but I'm just not sure if it'll work out for vlogging.
It can, but you'll need to have a tripod like the Joby GorillaPod to extend the reach of the camera further than your arm....unless you have really long arms, lol. I'ma actually going to do a review on a new tripod I love for vlogging, so check out for that soon!
I think I'll rock with the Sony because of the OSS because I can't see too big of a difference in video quality. When you place them side by side I can tell they're different but they both look pretty good 👌. I'll have to try watching on a larger screen to see if I change my mind.
Hey Sidney, did you notice any noise (weird sound) on the Sony 35mm while "IBIS on" on the a6500? I experience that on my side. Not sure if it's simply a defect. I contacted Sony and they can't really tell me if it's normal or not :(
+Nicolas Huart Yeah, there's a very little hum, but only noticeable if you're filming in a room with no sound. If there's talking then you won't hear it. Hope this helps!
SEL 35mm offers greater AF and stabilization It would be great if you have testing and comparison among Sony Zeiss 24mm f1.8 versus other wide-angle lens or similar prime lens.
I'm using the Sony lens on my a6400, and it's so awesome, but the Sigma, clearly, is equal parts awesome. I think like with any instrument, it's really more a matter of who's playing that guitar. :-) these are all incredible tools.
I’ve heard the sigma lens auto focus is noisy. Can you attest to that one way or the other vs the Sony lens? Since I do a lot of weddings, I’ll mostly have a mic on the camera or on a mount near the camera ( handles of a gimbal)
Should I buy an extra sigma 30mm lens if I already have sigma 16mm lens or I should go with a gimbal like zhiyon webbil S at similar price point which I don't have ?
i have a A6300 and i'm gonna work filming weddings, birthdays, night clubs, all low light enviroments. So, which it's better? this lenses.. or the sony 35mm 1.8 OSS? i really like the AF speed on the Sony lenses but they are more expensive. which one do i get?
Which would you recommend for my a6300 shooting almost exclusively photos. I've mostly done street photography but have been exploring and trying new things. Going to the mountains, car shows, boudoir, night shots and everything in-between. But all I have is the kit lens and an old 50mm 1.7 I adapted from a Minolta film camera. I'm also looking for a more versatile telephoto lens but I think I'm getting a nice prime first.
+Zuriel Guillen Go with the Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC DN lens! It's semi-wide enough for street photography, but you can get great portrait shots when you're close to a subject. It's my favorite lens for the Sony a6000/a6300/a6500!
I see a pattern here... my sigma 19 2.8 does the same as your sigma at minute 3:13... like hesitant in the autofocus while in movement. Did you noticed?
I’d definitely recommend sigma 30mm f1.4 over Sony 35, it’s more convenient and better in price, sigma is my choice for what I would prefer to myself. And thank you for your reviewing. Helpful and clear
Man I'm really torn lol. I ended up grabbing the 35mm for OSS but really love the image quality the 30mm has. It's very comparable to the 18-35 which I use a lot.
Hi.. I am looking to buy a prime for my a6300 and is confused between the Sony and sigma. Should I go for the Sony since it has OSS and my body doesn't have any stabilisation? I'll be probably shooting more of cinematic travel / run and gun shoots..
I am using Sony A6400 (no IBIS) but I have a weebill S gimbal, should i get the sony or the sigma lens? I mostly shoot travel videos and little bit of photography. The Sony is little bit cheaper by 30$ here in Singapore.
I have both with my sony a6300 (which doesn't have any IBIS). I originally bought the sigma because of the better image, but its close to useable due to it turning everything to jittering jelly (and thats with a Zhiyun Crane!). It can really only be used on a tripod without hands. Had to move to the sony due to its OSS for moving shots. Just had to sacrifice 5% image quality.
I have an A6000 and a Feiyu AK2000 gimbal , I tried it with the kit lens OSS on and off , and OSS off looks very jittery and that what it looks like on the sigma but i love the sigma , would the sony 35mm be bang for the buck compared to sigma ? :((
I currently own a6300, 10-18mm sony, and sony 50mm. Would you recommend getting Sigma 16mm, 30mm or Sony35mm or Sony 85mm? I am trying to expand my collection.. I love to shoot B-ROLL. And 10-18 doesn't fit the category. not sure if I should trade in the 10-18 and get 16...I watched all ur reviews and still couldn't decide...PLZ HELP!
i got the a6300, doing more handheld videos. do you think i should go with the sony or is it a good idea to go with the sigma? shooting in 120 fps almost all the time. is it a big difference without ibis on? hoping for your answer!:) thanks!
+Bryce Vaughn Good question! That's really preference. If you like tighter shots, go with the 50mm. If you want a little room to play with, then go with the 35mm. I do find that the 35mm is slightly better in image quality.
Quick question. I have the sigma 18-35mm and I just got the sony a6500. I want good autofocus so I can't decide if I should save the money and just get the mc11, or if I should get some sony glass. Since you have both, what would you recommend? does the mc11 work pretty good, or is it finicky and I should go with sony glass?
The Sigma 18-35mm and MC-11 adapter will definitely give you GOOD autofocus, but not GREAT autofocus. Sony glass is by far faster! The Sigma 18-35 is a beautiful lens and will give you beautiful results, so if image quality is your goal, then get the MC-11 adapter. If autofocus performance is your goal, then go with a Sony glass. In my next video, I'll be featuring the MC-11 adapter with the Sigma 35mm Art, so look out for that! Hope this helps!
Sidney Diongzon ok awesome thanks! I I'll go with the mc11 and also the Sony 10-18mm cuz I love that wide angle and also it's Sony to it will be great autofocus. I'll go with that setup instead of something like the zeiss 16-70... Cuz lowlight of sigma is also a huge factor. Thanks for the input!
Great comparison! Curious if you think the 35mm with OSS is perhaps a better choice for someone with the a6300 (like me) since it has no in-body stabilization? I do shoot with a gimbal most of the time, but not always...
for video purposes, what are your autofocus settings while using this lens? focus mode, focus area, etc. I'm trying to figure out the most responsive AF with the lens on an a6500. Thanks!
it does! and when you switch focuses from one subject to another, do you half press the shutter? I'm coming from a DSLR so I just want to make sure I'm not missing out on any mirrorless tricks. Thanks!
I bought first the 35mm f1.8. Then I heard of the Sigmas. I bought the 16mm. It delivered 1/5 of the images completely missfocussed images. Until f4 the lens is soft at the sides. So probably I’m not going to try another lens of this series. I have the Sigma 150-600mm and there it seems I was lucky to get a properly sharp copy.
I understand you wanted to use both at 1.8, but on the last test you should use the sigma at 1.4 not at 1.7 since you use the sony at it max capabilities, sigma shoulded be at it maximun capabilites too,...in my opinion.
Just got an A6500 with the 18-105 f/4 Sony G. Now building my arsenal of primes. I want concentrate on photography only. And mostly portraits and street photography. I want to purchase the 35mm Sony or 30mm sigma. Which one would you pick?
I loved this review!! Well done 💪💪💪, for a6300 a6000 users (no IBIS) to do video and event photography, which one you recommend? I own the sigma 30mm 2.8 and just focus points on the center, would that be same issue, or a limitation with the 30mm 1.4?
Hey guys I am in desperate need of some help here, we have the Sony a6500 and just purchased the 35mm 2.8 zeiss lens which we took out test shooting last night and was GREAT for photos but the video is terrible!! So shakey and unusable. Even though the a6500 has 5 axis stabilisation and all our settings seem to be right for video set up. Would we be any better off with the sonnar 1.8 that has OSS?
The IBIS is great, but not perfect. At 35mm, your focal length equivalent is actually 52mm, so seeing some shake is expected. There are some techniques you can apply to reduce shake (I even made a video on how to do that! "3 Handheld Moves to Cinematic Shots"), but yes having a lens with OSS will definitely help. I haven't tried the Sonnar 1.8 yet, but the Sony 35mm 1.8 OSS works really well! Hope this helps!
I really like so much the sigma images but the OSS makes the difference. What do you think? Is it Worth to pay a little more "just" beacuse the stabilization? Thank for the great review!
I also read a lot of feedback or reviews from users on the internet stating that the Sigma 30mm 1.4 is noisy when auto-focusing, I was so torn in choosing the Sony 35mm or the Sigma 30mm, eventually I bought the Sigma and found out the autofocus sound is actually very minor
Which lens would you recommend (sony alpha 6400) for continuous photo shooting of karate/kickboxing tatami fights in Sporting halls? The location is right by the tatamis. Thank you for your answers.
Hey man, just found your channel, great video. Subscribed!Quick question, I have an A6500 but I'm struggling with the autofocus. I can't seem to get the same results as everybody on TH-cam :/ Hopefully I just have it set up wrong... (using the Sony 50mm f1.8 and 16-70mm Zeiss). Which settings are you using at (1:45)? Seems fast and responsive. Thanks!
One of the reviews said that the sigma 30 mm is not good for close ups as there is significant distortion... Would love to know your take on this ... Thanks and it was a beautiful review!
I certainly preferred the Sony, seems to work with the camera better, sure the image quality was slightly better on the sigma, but id prefer something more reliable and it still looks great! Thanks for the video :)
I just got this lens and for some strange reason I can’t get it to focus? Close up shots when I physically move closer look nice but I can’t get a clear, sharp shot far away? Also, I don’t understand the focus ring? I am twisting it around and it seems like it just won’t focus. I’m super frustrated
In video/movie mode, no autofocusing issues at all. It's like 1/4 second slower than the Sony. In photography mode, however, the Sigma does hunt a little bit especially in low light. Both lenses have their pros and cons, but I still find the Sigma 30mm to give the better results. Hope this helps!
It seems like if you're just shooting pics or mostly pics, get the Sigma, otherwise, it's not that easy. Since I shoot pics and video, reviews like yours are more and more pushing me towards the Sony. What I found interesting is that when everything is perfect then the sigma gets better pics/video, but if you get a little off and the Sony looks better. Since most of us don't have IBS and/or gimbals, I'm surprised the Sigmas are as popular as they are. Again, I get it for photography, but not so much for video, and I get it for the 16mm (the shorter the lens gets the less it matters), but again, for the 30mm I'm not so sure. If money was no object I'd probably get both and then see if I mostly carry one or if I can't do without one. I suspect that without constant side by side comparison I'd end up keeping the sony.
This is an awesome review/comparison! I've been debating wether to get the Sony or Sigma for a while now and the only thing tipping me over to the Sony was the OSS but now that I got a Gimbal I'm gonna go with the Sigma. It definitely yields a better picture in my opinion!
Thank you very much! Yeah, with a gimbal the Sigma 30mm is a no brainer! Congrats on your purchase! Keep shooting!
Thank you! This is by far the best comparison video I've seen so far btw. Really glad I found it!
Cheers! Thanks so much!
Hey. just want to say that I was in the same thoughts as you and I went for sigma.
I also use the gimbal and sigma lens is one of them sharpest lenses I have.
That's great! Which gimbal did you get? Sigma lenses are solid!
Started to watch... and THANKS GOD! No "what's up everybody" at the beginning, no pointless watery bla-bla and technical stuff. Finally cutting straight to the chase. Thank you for saving my time.
I can tell from my own experience that the sony 35mm is a must have for videography! Using this lens every time in my new projects.
There is one more thing for Sony lens - it's smaller. I went to E-mount for size and weight so it's quite important for me. If someone doesn't care about size Sigma is a clear choice. You didn't mention about CA - Sony can produce quite massive CA is contrast situation (purple fringing) while Sigma does a much better job.
Yep, great points!
Extra weightis also helpful for steady shots while using it on rig or gimbal, so sigma helps that way too
@@rohanrawal3949 Im torn between what to choose in my glide shots the only thing lacks the sigma is the OSS, does the weight of sigma help to get more stabilize shots in my gimbal ? or it doesnt matter , I think the oss is a big help but sigma is much more cheap arrrggh i cant chooose :(
Sony
Louie Russel Films this is what in wondering did you ever get the glass and which one?
It's always difficult. I love the slightly warmer and "better" imagine from the sigma, but the Sony glass just works better with the Sony body. The autofocus with the Sony doesn't hunt as much as it does with the sigma, and the extra OSS pulls through as a security against jitters. Thank you so much for the review.
Pros and cons for both, haha.Thanks for watching!
but the signs is better color rendition and sharper so sigma for me !! shake and jitter gimbal fox and done
Thanks Sid, even after 3 years this comparison is so useful!
Still useful 3 years after 3 years :)
How will the combination of Sony a6500 + sigma 30mm f 1.4 perform for photography and videography??and whether the f stop value changes when keeping on autofocus for videography?
That's my favorite combo! Check out my "FILM JOURNALS" and "BEST Settings for the Sony a6500" to see some footage and see the settings I use!
Sidney Diongzon Thanks a lot..
Was I the only one who noticed all that extra shake in the Sigma lens?
+Richard Sumilang You're totally right, the Sigma will have a slight shake since it's not a lens with image stabilizer
+Richard Sumilang Yeah
it is a6500 stabilization issue,
I juts did a comment about that... apparently is not just that lens... my 19 2.8 does the same while in movement in autofocus and my sony lenses don't
Upgrade to the latest firmware for the A6500 per Sony it improves this issue.
Sony A6500 Firmware v.1.03
Supports new lens “SEL100400GM” [FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS]
Optimizes image stabilization performance in movie mode
Sigma+ gymbal 🔥 Watching this on Dec 2022... thanks for this 'old' video, but very useful 🔥👍
That's exactly how you should do product comparison. Well done and nice review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, is there any way I can ignore the lens OSS and use the IBIS only? If you know please share with us.
+Omi Azad Unless the lens has a button to turn it off, then I don't think so.
Thanks for the video. It was nice to see a comparison. I honestly couldn’t tell the difference between the lenses as far as image quality goes. Great stuff!
i think sony better for video and sigma good for photo..
Sigma was continuously jittering while touch screen test...
i thought so
Great video, love that you show a wide range of comparisons and you get straight to the point!
+Deepak Sharma Thanks so much!
The Sigma 30mm got a new firmware in Fev/2018 that upgraded the Manual Focus adjustment. I liked better now than before.
i think this is the first lens test/Comparison without unpractcial test methods with charts, rolling shutter etc, really liked this one, you just got a new subscriber :)
+GamersCanary Thanks man! Yeah, I got sick and tired of those "scientific" tests, and just made my own review that made sense to me, lol. Thanks for the support!
Hi what you sugest , for Movie ,film making also in Low light , thanks :)
Thank you! Can I use speedbooster with sony 6500 and get autofocus working in video mode?
+andivax Not sure. I haven't tried the speed booster with the a65"0. I would assume so!
I'm getting into vlogging with short cinematic clips here and there with the A6300. I was looking for a run and gun lens that can help be with both scenarios. Do you think a 30mm/35mm will give me a wide enough angle for vlogging? It'll definitely help me in video quality and cinematic sequences but I'm just not sure if it'll work out for vlogging.
It can, but you'll need to have a tripod like the Joby GorillaPod to extend the reach of the camera further than your arm....unless you have really long arms, lol. I'ma actually going to do a review on a new tripod I love for vlogging, so check out for that soon!
looking forward to that review then!
Hugh Jackman FTW
+YCImaging Haha, yep!
YCImaging what is FTW?
+M.Faisal Yumarta For The Win :)
Sidney Diongzon thanks:)
I immediately clicked on like when I saw the Hugh jackman, love such humour (:
And subbed.
I think I'll rock with the Sony because of the OSS because I can't see too big of a difference in video quality. When you place them side by side I can tell they're different but they both look pretty good 👌. I'll have to try watching on a larger screen to see if I change my mind.
"It's a close call but Sigma is a clear winner" LOL not so close after all...
Hey Sidney, did you notice any noise (weird sound) on the Sony 35mm while "IBIS on" on the a6500? I experience that on my side. Not sure if it's simply a defect. I contacted Sony and they can't really tell me if it's normal or not :(
+Nicolas Huart Yeah, there's a very little hum, but only noticeable if you're filming in a room with no sound. If there's talking then you won't hear it. Hope this helps!
Thanks Sidney!
Great video. I personally went with the Sony due to the focus performance.
+Tony Hoang That's great! Yeah, the Sony AF is really solid!
If you can have only one len for a6300 to shoot photo and video will you choose sigma 30mm 1.4?
Probably yeah! That's how I started!
@@SidneyDiongzon thanks
Did you use A6500 with SteadyShot on? In this test
Awesome review, and love the fact that you take it down to real-life use of the lenses 👌🏼
+Aleksander Larsen Thanks! Glad this was helpful!
SEL 35mm offers greater AF and stabilization
It would be great if you have testing and comparison among Sony Zeiss 24mm f1.8 versus other wide-angle lens or similar prime lens.
Yeah, the Sony 35mm is a great performer. I wish I had the Zeiss 24mm to compare!
I'm using the Sony lens on my a6400, and it's so awesome, but the Sigma, clearly, is equal parts awesome. I think like with any instrument, it's really more a matter of who's playing that guitar. :-) these are all incredible tools.
As a guitar player, you said it accurately 😁
@@sitiimanina Amen my friend.
I’ve heard the sigma lens auto focus is noisy. Can you attest to that one way or the other vs the Sony lens? Since I do a lot of weddings, I’ll mostly have a mic on the camera or on a mount near the camera ( handles of a gimbal)
It’s a little bit noisy, but if you have a mic you won’t hear it
Should I buy an extra sigma 30mm lens if I already have sigma 16mm lens or I should go with a gimbal like zhiyon webbil S at similar price point which I don't have ?
i have a A6300 and i'm gonna work filming weddings, birthdays, night clubs, all low light enviroments. So, which it's better? this lenses.. or the sony 35mm 1.8 OSS? i really like the AF speed on the Sony lenses but they are more expensive.
which one do i get?
+Daniel Salazar For low light, the Sigma 30mm for sure! And it performs just as fast as sony lenses! (Maybe just a hair Soler)
Ah looks like you shot at APU! My old stomping grounds. Great review, I’ve got a sigma 30mm on the way, now am super excited 🙌🏽
Really great test video. Detailed and to the point! Will be getting my Sigma tomorrow.
+PUEBLO VISTA That's awesome! Congrats!
Which would you recommend for my a6300 shooting almost exclusively photos. I've mostly done street photography but have been exploring and trying new things. Going to the mountains, car shows, boudoir, night shots and everything in-between. But all I have is the kit lens and an old 50mm 1.7 I adapted from a Minolta film camera. I'm also looking for a more versatile telephoto lens but I think I'm getting a nice prime first.
+Zuriel Guillen Go with the Sigma 30mm 1.4 DC DN lens! It's semi-wide enough for street photography, but you can get great portrait shots when you're close to a subject. It's my favorite lens for the Sony a6000/a6300/a6500!
I see a pattern here... my sigma 19 2.8 does the same as your sigma at minute 3:13... like hesitant in the autofocus while in movement. Did you noticed?
+Getzair de osio Not really. For the most part, it performs pretty well for the work I do!
AMAZING video. Thank you so much! I feel like the Sigma has a tiny bit better color production?
I agree!!
On a tripod and live streaming, which one is the best sigma 30mm 1.4 or SONY 35mm 1.8?
But what about when I get a full frame Sony? 🤔 I already have the 50mm f1.8 FE, but want something wider with nice bokeh...
I’d definitely recommend sigma 30mm f1.4 over Sony 35, it’s more convenient and better in price, sigma is my choice for what I would prefer to myself. And thank you for your reviewing. Helpful and clear
The Sony a6500 has a firmware update relationed with the IBIS in video, after this video test. I would to know if exists any differemt right now.
Man I'm really torn lol. I ended up grabbing the 35mm for OSS but really love the image quality the 30mm has. It's very comparable to the 18-35 which I use a lot.
It's all about what matters to you the most...performance or image quality. For me, image quality wins at the end of the day.
Hi.. I am looking to buy a prime for my a6300 and is confused between the Sony and sigma. Should I go for the Sony since it has OSS and my body doesn't have any stabilisation? I'll be probably shooting more of cinematic travel / run and gun shoots..
I'd go with the Sony 35mm 1.8 OSS!
I use an A6300 with a Zhiyun Crane gimbal, which lens would you prefer for video?
For the a6300, I'd go with the Sony 35mm 1.8 OSS. Hope this helps!
Even when using a gimbal?
Using a gimbal would definitely change that!
Hi, On which camera you are reviewing these lenses ?
I am using Sony A6400 (no IBIS) but I have a weebill S gimbal, should i get the sony or the sigma lens? I mostly shoot travel videos and little bit of photography. The Sony is little bit cheaper by 30$ here in Singapore.
I have both with my sony a6300 (which doesn't have any IBIS). I originally bought the sigma because of the better image, but its close to useable due to it turning everything to jittering jelly (and thats with a Zhiyun Crane!). It can really only be used on a tripod without hands. Had to move to the sony due to its OSS for moving shots. Just had to sacrifice 5% image quality.
There's definitely a way to film with that lens without any jitters! It takes a lot of practice!
If you are getting jittering jelly even with a decent gimbal, just git gud then.
I have an A6000 and a Feiyu AK2000 gimbal , I tried it with the kit lens OSS on and off , and OSS off looks very jittery and that what it looks like on the sigma but i love the sigma , would the sony 35mm be bang for the buck compared to sigma ? :((
Guys, do you think that if you have a gimbal, Sony's OSS is no longer a differentiator?
what nd filter size you recommend to buy? there are many sizes...and I heard step up/down rings will get stuck if I use only one filter...
You should always get the ND filter that matches the filter thread of your main lens.
I currently own a6300, 10-18mm sony, and sony 50mm. Would you recommend getting Sigma 16mm, 30mm or Sony35mm or Sony 85mm? I am trying to expand my collection.. I love to shoot B-ROLL. And 10-18 doesn't fit the category. not sure if I should trade in the 10-18 and get 16...I watched all ur reviews and still couldn't decide...PLZ HELP!
Thanks Sidney. What would you buy if pairing with A6100. Traveling to Europe on vacation and want to shoot some video.
i got the a6300, doing more handheld videos. do you think i should go with the sony or is it a good idea to go with the sigma? shooting in 120 fps almost all the time. is it a big difference without ibis on? hoping for your answer!:) thanks!
With the a6300, definitely go with Sony. The OSS is REALLY good! Hope this helps!
Sidney Diongzon okay then i'll try the sony!! thanks for your answer! and thanks for your help! btw great video! it helps a lot!!
+David Zamut Thanks so much! I hope they do help!
If i have an a6300 would you recommend the sony since I do more handheld video? Or is the shakiness of the sigma manageable?
+Bryce Vaughn Go with the Sony! The OSS is very helpful especially on the a6300.
Awesome! Thanks for the quick response man
+Bryce Vaughn Glad I could help!
One last question, I do photo and video so what would you recommend for getting sonys 35mm or 50mm?
+Bryce Vaughn Good question! That's really preference. If you like tighter shots, go with the 50mm. If you want a little room to play with, then go with the 35mm. I do find that the 35mm is slightly better in image quality.
Quick question. I have the sigma 18-35mm and I just got the sony a6500. I want good autofocus so I can't decide if I should save the money and just get the mc11, or if I should get some sony glass. Since you have both, what would you recommend? does the mc11 work pretty good, or is it finicky and I should go with sony glass?
The Sigma 18-35mm and MC-11 adapter will definitely give you GOOD autofocus, but not GREAT autofocus. Sony glass is by far faster! The Sigma 18-35 is a beautiful lens and will give you beautiful results, so if image quality is your goal, then get the MC-11 adapter. If autofocus performance is your goal, then go with a Sony glass. In my next video, I'll be featuring the MC-11 adapter with the Sigma 35mm Art, so look out for that! Hope this helps!
Sidney Diongzon ok awesome thanks! I I'll go with the mc11 and also the Sony 10-18mm cuz I love that wide angle and also it's Sony to it will be great autofocus. I'll go with that setup instead of something like the zeiss 16-70... Cuz lowlight of sigma is also a huge factor. Thanks for the input!
The intro was incredible.
Haha, thanks man!
Great comparison! Curious if you think the 35mm with OSS is perhaps a better choice for someone with the a6300 (like me) since it has no in-body stabilization? I do shoot with a gimbal most of the time, but not always...
I would say so! Having OSS is so helpful!
I was about to go with sigma and considering a future gimbal.... but that comment makes me think again haha@@SidneyDiongzon
for video purposes, what are your autofocus settings while using this lens? focus mode, focus area, etc. I'm trying to figure out the most responsive AF with the lens on an a6500. Thanks!
+Cholo Serrano For the most responsive AF on the a6500, choose "Fast" for AF Speed. And then select "Responsive" for the AF Drive. Hope this helps!
it does! and when you switch focuses from one subject to another, do you half press the shutter? I'm coming from a DSLR so I just want to make sure I'm not missing out on any mirrorless tricks. Thanks!
Hi tell me where is the best Sony 35mm 1.8 OSS vs Sigma 30mm 1.4. I need to video-capture. and I have Sony 6500
Sigma 30mm for sure!
I bought first the 35mm f1.8. Then I heard of the Sigmas. I bought the 16mm. It delivered 1/5 of the images completely missfocussed images. Until f4 the lens is soft at the sides. So probably I’m not going to try another lens of this series. I have the Sigma 150-600mm and there it seems I was lucky to get a properly sharp copy.
for shooting just food photgraphy, would you recommend sigma for my a6300?
+James Yes, but only if you'll be using a tripod!
Sidney Diongzon because of oss?
+James Yep.
Great video. But can u give me advise. I have a6300, only for photo, would i choose Sony for Oss or Sigma? Thank you
I understand you wanted to use both at 1.8, but on the last test you should use the sigma at 1.4 not at 1.7 since you use the sony at it max capabilities, sigma shoulded be at it maximun capabilites too,...in my opinion.
Just got an A6500 with the 18-105 f/4 Sony G. Now building my arsenal of primes. I want concentrate on photography only. And mostly portraits and street photography. I want to purchase the 35mm Sony or 30mm sigma. Which one would you pick?
+Amlan Mitra Go with the Sigma 30mm! Much sharper than the Sony 35mm
At the same cash you can get more great sensor of Sony s7m2 with stabilization and amazing FF portraits with Sony 85mm 1.8
Pretty sold on the sigma. But, i use an a6300. Would you recommend it? I use a zhiyun crane.
Definitely! Especially if you have the Zhiyun Crane!
+XenatR I'd probably go with the Sony 35mm 1.8 OSS. The OSS will work perfectly for your a6300. Hope this helps!
I prefer the 35mm... IBS/OSS is EVERYTHING when it comes to video especially shots that you want to shoot handheld.
I'll go with sel35 becouse i use it for photo and recording, if u dont like recording go with sigma 30mm
Since a6500 has IBIS.. can i go for sigma 30mm f1.4... will sony 35mm f1.8 give more stability since it has OSS in lens? Thanx in advance... 🙂
The Sony 35mm will have more stability, but the IBIS performs really well with the Sigma 30mm 1.4 in my opinion. Either option, you can't go wrong!
yes sigma's footage is shaking more, but a6500 has a inbuilt image stabilization right?
+Rick Record Yep!
so do you know why sigma lens still shake?!
Really nice video review by the way!
The Sigma lens isn't shaky...it's the user. I often shoot in slow motion which prevents that unwanted shakiness. Hope this helps!
Thanks for helping me decide which lens to get. Auto focus means nothing if the picture is not crisp. Good pictures is what the client wants.
I’m glad this was helpful!!
Hi! How is the sigma photo focus performance for moving subjects?thanks in advance..
Really good!
Thank you!
If you could only buy one, sigma 16mm or 30mm? Not a professional, just want to take photos of people i travel with and the scenery when i travel..
I loved this review!! Well done 💪💪💪, for a6300 a6000 users (no IBIS) to do video and event photography, which one you recommend? I own the sigma 30mm 2.8 and just focus points on the center, would that be same issue, or a limitation with the 30mm 1.4?
Thanks! I'd go with the a6500 for sure!
Sidney Diongzon You didn’t answer his question.....
LKFX Quality Media My understanding is that unlike f2.8 the f1.4 uses all the PDAF focus points...just like native Sony lens.
I want to use the sigma lens for video, does it make a sound when autofocus? I mean, can you hear it on the video?
Good and helpful video. I don't know what people would do without these very helpful well presented comparison videos.
Thanks man! Glad it was helpful!
For a6300 owners without ibis, is the sony 35 a better choice? How much sharper is the sigma?
John Smith sigma 25-30% sharper
Hey guys I am in desperate need of some help here, we have the Sony a6500 and just purchased the 35mm 2.8 zeiss lens which we took out test shooting last night and was GREAT for photos but the video is terrible!! So shakey and unusable. Even though the a6500 has 5 axis stabilisation and all our settings seem to be right for video set up. Would we be any better off with the sonnar 1.8 that has OSS?
The IBIS is great, but not perfect. At 35mm, your focal length equivalent is actually 52mm, so seeing some shake is expected. There are some techniques you can apply to reduce shake (I even made a video on how to do that! "3 Handheld Moves to Cinematic Shots"), but yes having a lens with OSS will definitely help. I haven't tried the Sonnar 1.8 yet, but the Sony 35mm 1.8 OSS works really well! Hope this helps!
do you think the sigma 30mm 1.4 art is same good quality for nikon?
Yep
@@SidneyDiongzon thank u i will get it soon
Sidney - could you share your autofocus settings for these lenses. Both lenses seem to have a faster autofocus then my Sony Distagon 35mm F1.4 e-mount
+John Kaufi Sure! My AF settings were the following (AF speed: Fast, AF Drive: Responsive). Hope this helps!
Thank you, bro. Much appreciated!
What is your 'Focus Area' setting?
For photography, which one is better?
Sigma fo sho!
Thank you Infonya. I will take the Sigma. Just the problem the lens is somewhat heavy
How Did you achieve super slomo at 24 fps? Please HELP?
Export in 4k
Sidney Diongzon ahh i see 1080 upscaled to 4k, thanks for clarifying my confusion bro! :)
Hello. Sigma doesnt have stabilization build inside? How did You achive not shaky video with sigma?
+biker_matt The Sony a6500 IBIS is pretty powerful and can help stabilize pretty much any lens.
aaa ok. a6500 have sensor stabilization? I compared with my a6000 that doen't have i think....
+biker_matt No, only the a6500 has it!
I really like so much the sigma images but the OSS makes the difference. What do you think? Is it Worth to pay a little more "just" beacuse the stabilization? Thank for the great review!
Well, I personally would choose image quality over image stabilization.
Perhaps an unstable image lacks quality in that regard?
Thanks for another great video...For the a6500 in which OSS is not an issue, which one offers better image quality...? Thanks for your time
Between the Sigma 30 mm f/1.4 and Sony 50 mm f/1.8, which should be the beginner prime lens for street photography & portrait/candid photos?
and in sharpness, what is sharper than Sigma 30mm vs Sigma 18-35mm?
absolutly sigma 30mm
I have read that the auto focus on the Sigma is very noisy. . Did you hear this in your tests?
Not true. There is very slight noise for autofocus, but not too noticeable in my footage.
Awesome, thanks. I mainly use the camera for scratch audio anyway
I also read a lot of feedback or reviews from users on the internet stating that the Sigma 30mm 1.4 is noisy when auto-focusing, I was so torn in choosing the Sony 35mm or the Sigma 30mm, eventually I bought the Sigma and found out the autofocus sound is actually very minor
Yep, very minor!
Yep, 100% right!
It's pretty much a photo-real illustration of Hugh Jackman.
+Chosen Idea 😂😂😂
Which lens would you recommend (sony alpha 6400) for continuous photo shooting of karate/kickboxing tatami fights in Sporting halls? The location is right by the tatamis. Thank you for your answers.
Great job
Thanks so much!
Hey man, just found your channel, great video. Subscribed!Quick question, I have an A6500 but I'm struggling with the autofocus. I can't seem to get the same results as everybody on TH-cam :/ Hopefully I just have it set up wrong... (using the Sony 50mm f1.8 and 16-70mm Zeiss). Which settings are you using at (1:45)? Seems fast and responsive. Thanks!
+vertigev Thanks! My settings are AF Speed: Fast, AF Drive: Responsive. Also, have you updated the firmware for the camera?
Sidney Diongzon wow, quick response! Ok cool, I'll try that! Good call on the firmware, I'll check that out when I get home. Thanks man!
One of the reviews said that the sigma 30 mm is not good for close ups as there is significant distortion... Would love to know your take on this ... Thanks and it was a beautiful review!
I haven’t found that at all
@@SidneyDiongzon Ok thanks !
hi, I have a sony a6100 camera without stabilization, what do you think is a better lens for me? (I focus mainly on photography)
I have the a5100, would the Sony 35mm be better for stabilization? I am more of a photo person
+Katherine Kwok Not necessarily since you’d be shooting at a higher shutter speed. The OSS is really helpful for videos.
So I have the 6300......since I don't have IBIS do you think it'd be better to go with the sony 35...especially for video stuff?
Yeah I'd say so. The Sony 35mm 1.8 will be perfect for the Sony a6300!
I certainly preferred the Sony, seems to work with the camera better, sure the image quality was slightly better on the sigma, but id prefer something more reliable and it still looks great! Thanks for the video :)
+CJamesPhoto Thanks for watching!!
Sidney Diongzon Anytime, your content rocks, something id love to achieve on my videos, Im subscribing for sure!
I’m still confuse, i have Sony a6000 I use only for photography which one better?
For photography, Sigma all the way!
Sidney Diongzon Thank you for the answer I’m gonna purchase tomorrow
Awesome!!! So excited for you!!
Is sigma shakey for photos? I own an a6000 and only use it for taking photos not videos.
For the a6000, maybe. Just make sure to increase your shutter so that taking photos are a lot faster
Thank you. I'll probably go with the sigma because it is sharper and has warmer colors. I'm so excited to get one.
I just got this lens and for some strange reason I can’t get it to focus? Close up shots when I physically move closer look nice but I can’t get a clear, sharp shot far away? Also, I don’t understand the focus ring? I am twisting it around and it seems like it just won’t focus. I’m super frustrated
hi ! i'm surveying either of these lenses for videography and potrait ...which one do you think is better since i'm using a6000..please hellppppp!
Probably the Sony 35mm!
Sidney Diongzon omg that was fast! Thank you! :D
Anytime :)
I'm trying to decide between the two. I here the sigma is also somewhat louder when focusing. true?
+416 Dentistry Barely. It's not really noticeable. I definitely don't hear it when I use an on board mic like the Rode VideoMic Pro.
did you find any autofocusing issues with the sigma? or was it simply a matter of it being slower than the sony? TIA
In video/movie mode, no autofocusing issues at all. It's like 1/4 second slower than the Sony. In photography mode, however, the Sigma does hunt a little bit especially in low light. Both lenses have their pros and cons, but I still find the Sigma 30mm to give the better results. Hope this helps!
It seems like if you're just shooting pics or mostly pics, get the Sigma, otherwise, it's not that easy. Since I shoot pics and video, reviews like yours are more and more pushing me towards the Sony. What I found interesting is that when everything is perfect then the sigma gets better pics/video, but if you get a little off and the Sony looks better. Since most of us don't have IBS and/or gimbals, I'm surprised the Sigmas are as popular as they are. Again, I get it for photography, but not so much for video, and I get it for the 16mm (the shorter the lens gets the less it matters), but again, for the 30mm I'm not so sure.
If money was no object I'd probably get both and then see if I mostly carry one or if I can't do without one. I suspect that without constant side by side comparison I'd end up keeping the sony.
Cool video thanks!!
2018 firmware upgrade is available at Sigma website that supposes to fix the autofocus issue.
Nice!
does it perform like the sony, after updating? i would order it right away, if the answer is yes.
Don’t know. I don’t have this lens anymore unfortunately.