Absolutely incredible that such an aperture can be achieved in this focal length. I wished Fujifilm could have an 11mm f1.8 That would sort me out for Real Estate and landscapes/Astral photography. This does open up a whole new set of opportuities for APS-C shooters on Sony.
On Fuji, The Samyang 12mm f2 has been received quite favorably, and I am managing well with the Sigma 16, which is optically excellent, sharp corners and controlled distortion make perspective panoramas for outdoor real estate shots of the façade are a breeze. A true UW would be down at 11mm, and I know it’s important for interiors, hopefully we will need some movement on that. Given the coming XH2S’ video shooter focus, I imagine more UW lenses on X mount will be coming soon
Nice review Hugh! It’s very good to see such a fast apsc ultra wide prime from a major brand! I was hoping for something similar for Canon EF-S mount but… no. Let’s hope for the RF mount.
I now believe Sony will develop an APS-C camera body (or bodies) up to the standard of these lenses: I wouldn’t have thought so a month ago. Imagine, however, this scenario: they end production of the a6xxx body in favor of putting Sony variants of the Fujifilm X-H2 series sensors into the a7C body, now with room for a brand new IBIS system - and then upgrade the EVF to the one either in the a7 IV (3.7m dot) or ‘R IVa (5.7 million dot)- and upgrade the rear panel.
I've used the 10-18/4 for work the last 3 years and have absolutely hated it. Soft, Old, and Expensive. Why does Sony still sell it for full price? Just pre-ordered the 10-20/4pz this morning!
This is worth a look see. I've been using the Samyang 12mm f/2 for video work and the focus breathing on that lens is just awful. If the new Sony were a 12mm, it would be an instant buy for me. Still worth pondering though at 15mm.
Will there also be videos about the other two new Sony APS lenses? I like that lenses seem to become smaller after optically good but huge glass bricks like Zeiss Otus and many Sigma lenses.
I still don't get where the elephant 🐘 came from. But good points I have been tempted to get my first mirrorless from Sony now I'm not sure if I should because Fuji has better and there not even full frame
Great review, would you not consider the sigma 16 1.4 as a better option? Only a bit bigger, crazy sharp with good auto focus and nearly half the price?
I think a new Sony apsc camera body is just around the corner. I also would love if Sony focuses on apsc telephoto like Fuji and give us the best telephoto apsc zoom for video.
@@The_CGA Sony had 18-105mm f4 power zoom for some years now. But it is old and would not be a good enough competition for Fuji 18-120. Sigma cannot compete on autofocus and oss of Sony lenses. Only Sony can come up with a new lens here. But all of the above really doesn't matter because no Sony apsc shoots 10bit 4.2.2 and 4k 60p. But I am sure that is about to change.b
Absolutely incredible that such an aperture can be achieved in this focal length. I wished Fujifilm could have an 11mm f1.8 That would sort me out for Real Estate and landscapes/Astral photography. This does open up a whole new set of opportuities for APS-C shooters on Sony.
On Fuji, The Samyang 12mm f2 has been received quite favorably, and I am managing well with the Sigma 16, which is optically excellent, sharp corners and controlled distortion make perspective panoramas for outdoor real estate shots of the façade are a breeze. A true UW would be down at 11mm, and I know it’s important for interiors, hopefully we will need some movement on that. Given the coming XH2S’ video shooter focus, I imagine more UW lenses on X mount will be coming soon
Nice review Hugh! It’s very good to see such a fast apsc ultra wide prime from a major brand! I was hoping for something similar for Canon EF-S mount but… no. Let’s hope for the RF mount.
Actually considering this lens with the ZVE10 for gimbal work - maybe using the Zhiyun M3.
also Tamron 11-20 f/2.8 goes for $650 now :D
Thanks for the review.
Just to share that, the XF16-55, is also a bit too old and quality below average considering it is a red badge lens.
You may be right, to my chagrin. Things are evolving rapidly now.
You are definitely on a roll this week.
Be lucky stay safe
Thanks, Will! You too!
Question to host: Does this mean the aps-c brand of Sony cameras are not dead?
I now believe Sony will develop an APS-C camera body (or bodies) up to the standard of these lenses: I wouldn’t have thought so a month ago. Imagine, however, this scenario: they end production of the a6xxx body in favor of putting Sony variants of the Fujifilm X-H2 series sensors into the a7C body, now with room for a brand new IBIS system - and then upgrade the EVF to the one either in the a7 IV (3.7m dot) or ‘R IVa (5.7 million dot)- and upgrade the rear panel.
I've used the 10-18/4 for work the last 3 years and have absolutely hated it. Soft, Old, and Expensive. Why does Sony still sell it for full price? Just pre-ordered the 10-20/4pz this morning!
Enjoy it!
This is worth a look see. I've been using the Samyang 12mm f/2 for video work and the focus breathing on that lens is just awful. If the new Sony were a 12mm, it would be an instant buy for me. Still worth pondering though at 15mm.
they also announced an 11mm f1.8 G for aps-c too Cams...
@@paulgero So they did. Excellent! Though I don't think it's a G, which is a little strange since the other two are. I'll still be buying it though!
I wouldn’t count out Sigma from delivering some new UW lenses this year too judging by how they are moving within APSC this year
looks like a great lens and a great trio....
Hi, Paul!
@@3BMEP Great review as usual Hugh!
The Sigma 16 1.4 is a great lens and at half the price.
I think if budget is the number one concern the Sigma makes a lot of sense.
Will there also be videos about the other two new Sony APS lenses?
I like that lenses seem to become smaller after optically good but huge glass bricks like Zeiss Otus and many Sigma lenses.
sony needs to release a new aps-c camera with GOOD IBIS, 10 bit, low/no rolling shutter, swivel screen and EVF.
I still don't get where the elephant 🐘 came from. But good points I have been tempted to get my first mirrorless from Sony now I'm not sure if I should because Fuji has better and there not even full frame
Great review, would you not consider the sigma 16 1.4 as a better option? Only a bit bigger, crazy sharp with good auto focus and nearly half the price?
Too much CA for me.
Lenstip compared the two and the new Sony was sharper.
@@3BMEP which one has more CA of the two?
@@jameiealehandro Sigma has more.
Is Sony trying to compete with Fuji?
Sony catching bodies
come on Sony, where is the new 35mmf14?
I agree about the 10-18mm
That kept me from buying one all those years.
It's nice to see new APS gear from Sony :-)
I think a new Sony apsc camera body is just around the corner. I also would love if Sony focuses on apsc telephoto like Fuji and give us the best telephoto apsc zoom for video.
I suspect you’re right
The new 18-120 power zoom from Fuji will be hard to beat-to my mind it’s Sigma that can do the most by selling to both E and X mount
@@The_CGA Sony had 18-105mm f4 power zoom for some years now. But it is old and would not be a good enough competition for Fuji 18-120. Sigma cannot compete on autofocus and oss of Sony lenses. Only Sony can come up with a new lens here.
But all of the above really doesn't matter because no Sony apsc shoots 10bit 4.2.2 and 4k 60p. But I am sure that is about to change.b
Swimming in an ocean of specs...
Can I even understand the so many names of cameras that Sony has. Its far too confusing for me. And that why I would never buy a Sony.