You are the perfect example of making the best use out of the gear you own. There are so many people doing only tech reviews in their studio and maybe - if they are brave - in their backyard, but you use your gear in the field and in tough conditions. Therefore I trust your opinions!
Really great advice, couldn't agree more. I just order that trinity of lenses and now I have my eye on that 85mm. What I love about all the lenses you mention in the video is that they share the same 67mm filter size, so one set of filters works across the whole collection.
fantastic and I agree 100% about the filter size. I have a couple lenses that are a different size and it's really a pain to have to carry filters for just those lenses
I took your advice and got the Tamron 17-70 for the Sony a6600, and was not disappointed. I’ll probably check back with this video if I pick up the a7iv later this year
I FINALLY jumped back into full frame and purchased the A7iv. I forgot how much I enjoyed watching your content. This is a great video and really will serve me well as I kit up. I'll absolutely be logging some more watch time with your stuff. Thanks Jake!
Nice video, very fair recommendations. I rock the 85mm 1.8 and 24mm 1.4 GM and I couldn't be happier, covers like 99% of things that I shoot. To be honest I use the 85mm for street photography as well, not just portraits. And 24mm takes over for any kind of landscapes, well most of the time at least. It's always fun to mix them
Just got the last of the holy Tamron trinity this week. Started with the 28-75, quickly added the 17-28, and finally just added the 70-180. I've got a couple Sigmas (35mm and 50mm) if I really need to drop below f2.8, but 99% of the time the Tamrons are giving me what I need. After being a prime purist for so long I have no regrets about getting zooms.
I recommend the Samyang 35 1.4 ($300) and 85 1.4 ($400) used. Excellent optics at a value price. Viltrox 85 1.8 is also a great value. I have the Tamron Trinity and am very well satisfied.
The Sony FE 24mm - 104mm F4 OSS G is a great general zoom lens, and reasonably priced at $1100. It has bit more range than the Tamron 28-75 but not quite as fast. With OSS it does very well in low light, but probably without the F2.8 probably won't generate as much bokeh blur at similar focal lengths. Another important aspect is weight, the G Masters are all metal w/ large apertures that end up weighing a ton. Even if they didn't cost more, they may not be worth it.
I actually bought the A7iii with the Tamron 28-75, Sony 85 1.8 and Sony 35 1.8 in January and later got the 70-180 because I wanted to get closer and use the macro capabilities of that one. Now I still have the 17-28 on my wishlist and I'm unsure about what 50mm to get but the Zeiss 55 is probably the best choice. So you pretty much covered my own camera bag here 😅
Great review! I initially purchased a Sony a6000 (aps-c) with two kit lenses. I got it home and was not feeling great about the purchase. Two days later I returned it and bought an a6400 with a Tamaron 17-70mm 2.8mm lens. I am so glad I did. This combo is incredible and covers such a wide range of focal lengths, it's all I needed for many months. I recently bought a Sony 70-350. I like it but don't love it. I was considering the Sigma 100-400 and am now wondering if I would have been happier with that. Lastly, I just bought a Samyang 12mm 1.8 and man, this takes wild & WIDE pics!
@@MollyFitzBrown tbh, you will not see a difference (if anything the difference is minimal at best). You’re better off getting a lens that is more versatile and you’ll get more out of if
@@joshuareveles I really enjoyed having some zoom but I ended up keeping the 20mm after making a video using each of them. The 20mm is just so sharp and I loved the f1.8 :)
I haven't tried that lens but I would love to. I keep hoping Tamron is going to release something similar but up to now the 70-300 is as close as they have come.
It wasn't released when I made this video but the Tamron 50-400 is absolutely fantastic. You can see my review of it here: th-cam.com/video/jBHfqSIUlDo/w-d-xo.html
Super helpful! I got the tamron 17-28 when I bought Sony a7s iii. Great performance but did find the narrow zoom range limiting when shooting travel vlog. Might consider adding 28-200 after watching this video!
I think you've nailed the question "best lens selection on a budget" for E-mount FF. I own the 3 Tamrons and they are superb lenses. And when you check the price you can't believe it's true. Of course, there's always one or two issues you would prefer like this or like that. But overall and considering the competition when you look to the ratio price-performance-quality no other lens selection beats this Tamron trio.
Appreciate the game you’re sharing! Just purchased a Sony a7iii. Which first lens should I start with? I’ll be shooting for pop up events for my small business, photos for my merchandise, content for my small business.
Thank you for the great suggestions and as a person who at the edge of switching to Sony system, I think I will definitely starting with the trinity set and 85mm 1.8/f or 55mm 1.8/f. 28~200mm is tempting when doing outdoor events though.
I have been using the Sony 24-104 and Sony 70-200 f4 as my travel photography lenses. Am thinking of getting the tamron 28-200 as a one lens solution on my A74 and then have my 16-35 f2.8 GM on my A73 for special situations. Good review. Tamron seems to be coming up with great low cost quality options. So much more choice now than when I first got my A73 a few years back.
Such a great video!! Massive information, really helpful for who is looking for a new lens! I think I have same mindset of you, I love nature and landscape, and astro is something important for my soul! I have the 24 1.4 and the 85mm 1.8. But still missing a tele lens! Tamrons seems to be a great option!
I just bought the A7III. I am a casual vacation/concert picture taker but truly enjoy taking good/great pictures. I love shooting the performers at concerts, landscapes, and flowers and tight shots. Would you still recommend the Tamron 17-28 and the Tamron 28-200? Any other lens? Thanks so much for this most helpful video and your advice on this!
One other question for you -- heading to the US Open next week and want to take a telephoto lens with me. Can't wait for Tamron's new lens. What would you recommend to get now in light of Tamron introducing a new lens? Thanks again!
Thank you so much for your videos! They have been extremely helpful. I would really appreciate some input since some new lenses have come out and I have some slightly different uses than you. I am mostly into family, portraits, travel, landscape, and astrophotography. If you had the ability to choose two lenses for the above uses, what would you choose? I am open to suggestions as well. Thank you so much for the help again! Lens choice considerations: -Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM or 35mm F1.4 GM ($1300) -Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM ($2000) -Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di Ill RXD ($800) -Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di Ill VXD G2 ($900) -Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di Ill RXD ($650) -Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Ill VXD ($1900)
What lens would you recommend for taking pictures of interior rooms like bathrooms and kitchens? Preferably on a budget. I'm a home renovation contractor and my camera is a Sony A6600. Yes please on the APSC video !
For JPEGs and Video-only: the Sigma 16mm f1.4 is perfectly fine with x1.2 clear image zoom. Making it a 19mm f1.6 on a7III or any Sony Full Frame camera with clear image zoom. Best thing is it's only $300 used.
I have 24-105, I think it’s a great lens. I’m not sure why this lens most of the time is omitted by the youtubers. I’m planning to add 85mm 1.8 soon. Thank you for the informative video.
Great review Jake! Sami I agree 100% for the 24-105, however i used this as always on. in that case 105 ist not always sufficient. after many reviews , including this one I’ll go for the Tamron 28-200 for my upcoming Alaska trip. I hope it will be ok for shooting a whale .
really learned a lot throughout this video ! quick question, what camera & camera lens are you using for recording yourself in the wilderness throughout this video ?
Another option, esp with the A7R series (more megapixels), is to use 3 or 4 sharp/fast/cheap/lightweight primes (compared to the zooms), and then crop to zoom into the intermediary focal lengths. 16, 35, 85, and maybe a 100-400. Depending on the display device and the requirements of the audience, a photographer can crop a LOT and no one will know the difference.
Hi Jake. Great video. Very informative and I like that you have tested them in harsh conditions. I do a lot of hiking to take photos and like that tamron lenses are lighter as this would mean less weight on my walks. I have been looking for ages to work out what to get on a budget for mostly landscape/astro and wildlife with a little portrait photography as well. I have been using the a6300 but I’m looking to get the a7rii. Would you still recommend using the tamron lenses with the higher megapixel a7r ii?
Love your videos. Very clear and beautifully made. I now own the 28-75 and am very happy with it. I also own an old 80-200mm that i use with an adapter. However Tamron just announced a 150-500 lens. Any plans on reviewing that when it comes out?
So glad I stumbled upon this channel! Love your videos. Binging the crap outta these, while waiting for my A7 IV to arrive. Switching to Sony from Canon, and I just wanna learn as much as I can. Thank you for these amazing, very informative videos!
Jake, I noticed in the night shoot video you used the Tamron 17-28 at about the 20mm point. I see the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 is the same price as the Tamron 17-28. If I am using it primarily for wide shots is the Sony a better choice?
A great everyday carry with the A7iii is the Sony FE 1224 f/4 G great from astro to sunsets/rises and Sony FE 24240 (360 APS-C mode) great to keep on the camera ready for a wide 24mm to birding at 360mm (center of sensor crop) fastest AF and 10 fPS in silent mode, did a great Solar eclipse wedding ring with rainbow colors, very sharp. Best long range zoom 200-600 with 2x teleconverter (no need for 1.4 T with aps-c) you get 1800mm in APS-C mode. 1800mm you get a full frame moon so clear and sharp as a NASA telescope and IS so good you can do hand holding.
Those lenses all sound great, I just haven't had the chance to use them personally yet, but after your comment I think I will try and get hold of a few of them to try! Cheers
Why tamron? What’s the difference between tamron and Sony? Wouldn’t it be better to go with a Sony? Excuse my lack of knowledge, I’m new to photography
Finally somebody other than myself that believes in Tamron. They make really good lenses that are very affordable the only lenses to stay away from in the Tamron lineup are the 2.8 prime lenses the 35mm definitely left something to be desired. If you are an event photographer you will definitely love the 28-200 the specs don't do it justice it is by far one of the best lenses in my lineup. At some point I'm getting the 17-28.
Hi jake - I followed some of the links for the tamron 28-70mm and after looking on amazon UK I can see what looks like two models is there a difference and which do you use? TAMRON 28-75mm RXD A036SF Sony-FE or tamron 28-75mm VXD Di III
@@JakeSloan thanks I'm right on verge of getting the a7iv which comes with the Sony kit lens so these lense videos are great trying to decide if the tamron will give me more than the kit lens for my videos and your new a7vi reviews are great thank you!
Thanks for this fantastic clear video about lens options. I have a question and I’m really curious for your opinion: with my sony A7siii I already have the sony 16-35mm GM and sigma 24-70mm. I am planning some weddings for this summer, and I think I will need some more reach at some moments. What do you think is best for my third lens?
Nice budget suggestions! And what about lens auto focus noise, are they silent, specially the tamrons. And for weddings you will still go with the 28-200 or the 75.
I would go with the 28-200 for weddings or the 17-28 and the 70-180 would be great as well. None of these lenses have any audible AF noise they are all practically silent
I think it stacks up very well still. I hope sigma fixed the dust inside the lens issue they were having. Sigma still beats tamron ever so slightly on image quality but at a cost of size and weight
I know i'm coming into this video super late but I was wondering, if price isn't an issue, would you go with the sony gm 24mm 1.4 or the tamron 17-28mm 2.8?
What would be your recommendation for landscape? Zion specifically, headed there soon. I can really get one lens. So curious for depth, etc. more photography than video. Thank you so much, fantastic video!
Ive the 17-28 & 70-180 and i love them. Such an great lightweight combo for the 7III. With my Sigma Art 50mm ive everything i need for Street Photography for. Great Lenses 👌
Man I was getting the 17-28, 28-75 and 70-180 but the 50 or 55 primes would be a good sub for that middle range. I shoot 40% of my photos at 70, 10% at 24 and 50% in between usually around 50..
Any lens for taking pictures up close like a insect, pictures for a large object and need to zoom out and to capture far away objects, like a lens for all those uses,I have the Sony a7iii
@@JakeSloan Thanks for the response :) I was sold on the Tamron 28-75. However, I don't think the barrel extends when you zoom with the Sony 24-105? Which would be good for use on a gimbal right? I'm thinking of grabbing an a7s III so the narrow aperture isn't a big concern. Wondering what lens I should get as a primary zoom (I have the Sony 85 1.8, Sony 70-300).
@@JakeSloan I am thinking to sell my 24-105 and 28-75 then buy 24 gm and 28-200 Do you think it is good move also I want to switch to weebill s from sc.
I think Tamron make great lenses. Weather sealing is very good and light weight for travel are a big benefit. The optics are excellent & I like the fact that you have a constant Aperture through the zoom range. Great value for money.
Oooh…..got ya. I don’t use my camera for video so I did not know that…. But yeah it’s not the best of course even for photos but a great starter for people just getting into photography on a budget.
Not sure if Jake is still looking at this videos comments, but maybe someone could help me out. This is probably a dumb question, but if the fx3 is internally the same as the a7siii, all these lens recommendations would also work for that camera, correct?
Hi Jake, great video and great advice. I wonder, I have the peak design tripod and wonder what set up you have that seems to support the long lens tamron 70-180 since lens has no tripod ring?
Hey Jake. Thank you so much for this great review! Do you have any experiences and can tell more about the difference of the Tamron RxD / VxD / VxD G2 models?
You are the perfect example of making the best use out of the gear you own. There are so many people doing only tech reviews in their studio and maybe - if they are brave - in their backyard, but you use your gear in the field and in tough conditions. Therefore I trust your opinions!
Thank you very much!!
Really great advice, couldn't agree more. I just order that trinity of lenses and now I have my eye on that 85mm. What I love about all the lenses you mention in the video is that they share the same 67mm filter size, so one set of filters works across the whole collection.
fantastic and I agree 100% about the filter size. I have a couple lenses that are a different size and it's really a pain to have to carry filters for just those lenses
I took your advice and got the Tamron 17-70 for the Sony a6600, and was not disappointed. I’ll probably check back with this video if I pick up the a7iv later this year
excellent!!!
How is the barrel distortion on the edges , im buying this lense for architecture photography ,ur suggestion wil be helpful thank you
@@vasudevdesai1412 no issues here
@@JakeSloan hi did you need to buy an adapter to fit it to a Sony body please? Thanks a lot :)
hi did you need to buy an adapter to fit it to a Sony body please? Thanks a lot :)
I FINALLY jumped back into full frame and purchased the A7iv. I forgot how much I enjoyed watching your content. This is a great video and really will serve me well as I kit up. I'll absolutely be logging some more watch time with your stuff. Thanks Jake!
Awesome!
What are your thoughts on the best camera lens for top down desktop product reviews ? 😝
I would look at a prime like the 35mm gm or 20mm g depending on how much ceiling space you have lol. The 17-28 would also work really well
@@JakeSloan thank you so much for the response. Can’t tell ya how helpful it is!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Nice video, very fair recommendations. I rock the 85mm 1.8 and 24mm 1.4 GM and I couldn't be happier, covers like 99% of things that I shoot. To be honest I use the 85mm for street photography as well, not just portraits. And 24mm takes over for any kind of landscapes, well most of the time at least. It's always fun to mix them
NICE!!
Yes loving the Tamron 17-28mm! Now I’ve got Tamron 28-75mm on my wishlist. Thanks Jake!
fantastic!!
I own the 28-75 trust me you will love it!!!!!!
Just got an a7C and this video is so helpful! Thank youuuuu
Awesome!
Just got the last of the holy Tamron trinity this week. Started with the 28-75, quickly added the 17-28, and finally just added the 70-180. I've got a couple Sigmas (35mm and 50mm) if I really need to drop below f2.8, but 99% of the time the Tamrons are giving me what I need. After being a prime purist for so long I have no regrets about getting zooms.
so glad to hear it!!
Hi, I would like to ask whether the sharpness of the Tamron28-75mm lens has been reduced recently. Thanks!
Upgraded from Canon M50 to Sony A7iii and your videos have been a great help researching full-frame lens and practical usage!!!
Great to hear it!
same but with the A7Riii
@@ryanalbright3732how is the a7r3?
I recommend the Samyang 35 1.4 ($300) and 85 1.4 ($400) used. Excellent optics at a value price. Viltrox 85 1.8 is also a great value. I have the Tamron Trinity and am very well satisfied.
Nice!! I'm testing the viltron 24mm 1.8 right now and its impressive for the price
@@JakeSloan
I have the Sigma Trio for crop 6400 but seem to always use the 17-70.
Outstanding presentation, Jake 👍
Looks so excellent! Glad to be in your team!
Keep up the great work Friend!
Have a good week ahead 🥰
Thank you!!
Thanks Jake. I have Tamron lens, the 17-28, 28-75 and 70-300 MM and you are correct they are good lens for the price very happy with them.
Fantastic!!! glad to hear it
I also have the 17-28 and 70-300 like you and confirm both very good lenses. I only haven’t the 28-75.
The Sony FE 24mm - 104mm F4 OSS G is a great general zoom lens, and reasonably priced at $1100. It has bit more range than the Tamron 28-75 but not quite as fast. With OSS it does very well in low light, but probably without the F2.8 probably won't generate as much bokeh blur at similar focal lengths. Another important aspect is weight, the G Masters are all metal w/ large apertures that end up weighing a ton. Even if they didn't cost more, they may not be worth it.
agreed! I finally got the chance to use one and its a great all around lens
I actually bought the A7iii with the Tamron 28-75, Sony 85 1.8 and Sony 35 1.8 in January and later got the 70-180 because I wanted to get closer and use the macro capabilities of that one. Now I still have the 17-28 on my wishlist and I'm unsure about what 50mm to get but the Zeiss 55 is probably the best choice.
So you pretty much covered my own camera bag here 😅
I would highly recommend the Zeiss 55! it's the best performing 50mm for the price
Zoom halfway so changing focal length doesn’t throw your gimbal off too much is an S tier tip
5:39
cheers!
I agree, I owe 17-28mm and 28-200mm for street and landscape, travel long hours and the weight combination is superb!
awesome! I think it's one of the best if not the best travel combo out there
Great review! I initially purchased a Sony a6000 (aps-c) with two kit lenses. I got it home and was not feeling great about the purchase. Two days later I returned it and bought an a6400 with a Tamaron 17-70mm 2.8mm lens. I am so glad I did. This combo is incredible and covers such a wide range of focal lengths, it's all I needed for many months. I recently bought a Sony 70-350. I like it but don't love it. I was considering the Sigma 100-400 and am now wondering if I would have been happier with that. Lastly, I just bought a Samyang 12mm 1.8 and man, this takes wild & WIDE pics!
Nice!!
I’m glad I found the channel it’s always great getting advice from locals.
Thanks!
Absolutely agree the 85/1.8 is underrated and my absolute favorite.
Absolutely!
thank you for the extension tubes!!!!
wanted to take micro shots and portraits in my camera
you're welcome!
I got the Sony a7c with kit lens and looking for lest vlogging lens, can't decide between Tameron 17-28 and Sony 20mm, any thoughts?
Awesome, I would get the Tamron 17-28 as it gives you more versatility for vlogging.
@@JakeSloan that’s what I was thinking but the quality from the 20mm looks so amazing, do you think there’s any quality loss going with the tamron?
@@MollyFitzBrown tbh, you will not see a difference (if anything the difference is minimal at best). You’re better off getting a lens that is more versatile and you’ll get more out of if
@@joshuareveles I really enjoyed having some zoom but I ended up keeping the 20mm after making a video using each of them. The 20mm is just so sharp and I loved the f1.8 :)
Thanks Jake ! that Tamron 28-200 is looking enticing.
It's an excellent all in one lens
My favourite e mount lens is the sigma 100-400. It's amazing how versatile this range is, in more or less the same package as the 70-200f4 from sony
I haven't tried that lens but I would love to. I keep hoping Tamron is going to release something similar but up to now the 70-300 is as close as they have come.
They announced a 150-500mm! Should come out in June I guess
Does it crop the image on a Sony a7iii? I've seen reviews that due to it being a full frame it turns the edges the black the farther you zoom in?
The one I love most is the 20mm f/1.8 G - so good for talking head, city photography AND Vlogs. A nice all rounder.
Totally agree!
I have the Sony 20mm f1.8 G lens and Tamron 28-200. Great combination!
Excellent!!! I keep hoping sony will release a 16mm GM or G lens otherwise I would jump on the 20mm G for sure
Love your authenticity. Any lens recommendations for Sports Photography?
It wasn't released when I made this video but the Tamron 50-400 is absolutely fantastic. You can see my review of it here: th-cam.com/video/jBHfqSIUlDo/w-d-xo.html
Super helpful! I got the tamron 17-28 when I bought Sony a7s iii. Great performance but did find the narrow zoom range limiting when shooting travel vlog. Might consider adding 28-200 after watching this video!
Fantastic it makes a great option with the 17-28 you have a whole zoom range covered in 2 lenses
I think you've nailed the question "best lens selection on a budget" for E-mount FF. I own the 3 Tamrons and they are superb lenses. And when you check the price you can't believe it's true. Of course, there's always one or two issues you would prefer like this or like that. But overall and considering the competition when you look to the ratio price-performance-quality no other lens selection beats this Tamron trio.
Thanks!
Your reviews made me go with the Tamron 17-28 and 28-200 combo even before this video :) I love your channel. Keep it up!
Fantastic thanks a lot!!
The 17-28 looks very nice. I’d love to hear from the lenses you did rent and your experience also the reason why you opted to do so. 👍🏽
I rent the 12-24 from time to time but that is about it. Everything else I need I can get with my lenses
Appreciate the game you’re sharing! Just purchased a Sony a7iii. Which first lens should I start with? I’ll be shooting for pop up events for my small business, photos for my merchandise, content for my small business.
I’d definitely look at the 28-75 g2 to start out with
I have the Tamron 17-28 and 70-300 for wildlife. Both very good lenses.
Nice!!
Fantastic budget conscious advice. Cheers for the great round up!
Thank you!
ha, I love Tamron Adaptall 2 80-210mm, vintage, very heavy, but so interesting to use it
NICE
I have the 85mm. I absolutely love it, my all time favorite..
Nice
Hi Jake. Very informative and has given me a few ideas. Great video. Cheers, Dave.
Thanks!
Thank you for the great suggestions and as a person who at the edge of switching to Sony system, I think I will definitely starting with the trinity set and 85mm 1.8/f or 55mm 1.8/f. 28~200mm is tempting when doing outdoor events though.
You're welcome!
This was incredibly helpful. Thanks!
Thanks and cheers!
Aaaay!! I was waiting for this video, thank you!
YAY!!! I am glad someone was lol
I have been using the Sony 24-104 and Sony 70-200 f4 as my travel photography lenses. Am thinking of getting the tamron 28-200 as a one lens solution on my A74 and then have my 16-35 f2.8 GM on my A73 for special situations.
Good review. Tamron seems to be coming up with great low cost quality options. So much more choice now than when I first got my A73 a few years back.
They are and there are some very exciting new lenses coming from them in the next few months too!
@@JakeSloan sounds like a good topic for a video, hopefully before I put down my cash for the 28-200.
I own 28-75 with sony 85 but for two lenses i'll recommend 35-150 and 17-28 as the second lens.
agreed!
Such a great video!! Massive information, really helpful for who is looking for a new lens! I think I have same mindset of you, I love nature and landscape, and astro is something important for my soul! I have the 24 1.4 and the 85mm 1.8. But still missing a tele lens! Tamrons seems to be a great option!
thanks and definitely worth a look
I just bought the A7III. I am a casual vacation/concert picture taker but truly enjoy taking good/great pictures. I love shooting the performers at concerts, landscapes, and flowers and tight shots. Would you still recommend the Tamron 17-28 and the Tamron 28-200? Any other lens? Thanks so much for this most helpful video and your advice on this!
I would but I also would tell you to wait just a bit. Tamron just announced 2 new lenses that might be better for you
@@JakeSloan Thanks Jake!!
One other question for you -- heading to the US Open next week and want to take a telephoto lens with me. Can't wait for Tamron's new lens. What would you recommend to get now in light of Tamron introducing a new lens? Thanks again!
Hi. Great video. What lenses do you recomend to shoot food and also use for video?
I would use prime lenses for food. The 85mm would be great certainly the 135 and maybe a 35mm?
Great video Jake! I've watched a lot of lens videos recently and yours was the most helpful.
Thank you very much
11:29 please share your settings! Came out amazing.
A7sIII Sony 24gm lens at f1.4 10 sec exposure ISO 1600 with 12 seconds between shots
For fitness content in a gym, which one would you recommend?
Tamron 17-28 for sure
@@JakeSloan you are the goat bro. thank you!!
Thank you so much for your videos! They have been extremely helpful. I would really appreciate some input since some new lenses have come out and I have some slightly different uses than you. I am mostly into family, portraits, travel, landscape, and astrophotography. If you had the ability to choose two lenses for the above uses, what would you choose? I am open to suggestions as well. Thank you so much for the help again!
Lens choice considerations:
-Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM or 35mm F1.4 GM ($1300)
-Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM ($2000)
-Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di Ill RXD ($800)
-Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di Ill VXD G2 ($900)
-Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di Ill RXD ($650)
-Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Ill VXD ($1900)
For what you want to do I would get the 24mm gm (great for landscapes and astro) and the Tamron 35-150 (great for portraits travel and lots more)
@@JakeSloan thank you so much! Really appreciate your videos and the quick response!
What lens would you recommend for taking pictures of interior rooms like bathrooms and kitchens? Preferably on a budget. I'm a home renovation contractor and my camera is a Sony A6600. Yes please on the APSC video !
I would get the Laowa 9mm for that! it's excellent for wide angle shots of interiors
For JPEGs and Video-only:
the Sigma 16mm f1.4 is perfectly fine with x1.2 clear image zoom.
Making it a 19mm f1.6 on a7III or any Sony Full Frame camera with clear image zoom.
Best thing is it's only $300 used.
very true I used the 16mm sigma for a few years and it's a great lens
I have 24-105, I think it’s a great lens. I’m not sure why this lens most of the time is omitted by the youtubers.
I’m planning to add 85mm 1.8 soon.
Thank you for the informative video.
Fantastic
Great review Jake!
Sami I agree 100% for the 24-105, however i used this as always on. in that case 105 ist not always sufficient. after many reviews , including this one I’ll go for the Tamron 28-200 for my upcoming Alaska trip. I hope it will be ok for shooting a whale .
9:23 the wobble, how did you film that which lens
thats focus breathing and that was filmed on the Sony 24mm f1.4 GM lens
@@JakeSloanso it didnt get the focus tracking well thats why it hunted a bit ..
really learned a lot throughout this video ! quick question, what camera & camera lens are you using for recording yourself in the wilderness throughout this video ?
Most of the shots were the camera and lens combination I was talking about at the time
Another option, esp with the A7R series (more megapixels), is to use 3 or 4 sharp/fast/cheap/lightweight primes (compared to the zooms), and then crop to zoom into the intermediary focal lengths. 16, 35, 85, and maybe a 100-400. Depending on the display device and the requirements of the audience, a photographer can crop a LOT and no one will know the difference.
Agreed!
Hi Jake. Great video. Very informative and I like that you have tested them in harsh conditions. I do a lot of hiking to take photos and like that tamron lenses are lighter as this would mean less weight on my walks. I have been looking for ages to work out what to get on a budget for mostly landscape/astro and wildlife with a little portrait photography as well. I have been using the a6300 but I’m looking to get the a7rii. Would you still recommend using the tamron lenses with the higher megapixel a7r ii?
Yes I’ve used mine on the a1 the a7riii and the a7riv and they’ve worked really well.
Love your videos. Very clear and beautifully made. I now own the 28-75 and am very happy with it. I also own an old 80-200mm that i use with an adapter. However Tamron just announced a 150-500 lens. Any plans on reviewing that when it comes out?
Absolutely! I cannot wait to test that lens out
Can u pl let me know which is better sony 200 600 vs tamron 150 500mm
Thanks, Jake. I just love your videos and really appreciate the time and energy you put into them. Have a nice day!
Thanks, you too!
I would love to see you do a video of the sony 20mm f1.8 lens.
I need to do a video on it vs the 24mm GM
All you vid are nice by the way and instructive
Thank you
So glad I stumbled upon this channel! Love your videos. Binging the crap outta these, while waiting for my A7 IV to arrive. Switching to Sony from Canon, and I just wanna learn as much as I can. Thank you for these amazing, very informative videos!
Wow thank you very much!!
Jake, I noticed in the night shoot video you used the Tamron 17-28 at about the 20mm point. I see the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 is the same price as the Tamron 17-28. If I am using it primarily for wide shots is the Sony a better choice?
That would be a sharper lens and perform better in low light for sure!
A great everyday carry with the A7iii is the Sony FE 1224 f/4 G great from astro to sunsets/rises and Sony FE 24240 (360 APS-C mode) great to keep on the camera ready for a wide 24mm to birding at 360mm (center of sensor crop) fastest AF and 10 fPS in silent mode, did a great Solar eclipse wedding ring with rainbow colors, very sharp. Best long range zoom 200-600 with 2x teleconverter (no need for 1.4 T with aps-c) you get 1800mm in APS-C mode. 1800mm you get a full frame moon so clear and sharp as a NASA telescope and IS so good you can do hand holding.
Those lenses all sound great, I just haven't had the chance to use them personally yet, but after your comment I think I will try and get hold of a few of them to try! Cheers
Which lens can you recommend for a vlogger? I'm in a state of transition from the Gh5 to the Sony A7SIII. Great info! thnks!
17-28 for sure!!
Tnks! Much appreciated 🤓👍
I have a tamron 28-75 and a sony 85mm 1.8 A great combination for all occasions
agreed
Why tamron? What’s the difference between tamron and Sony? Wouldn’t it be better to go with a Sony? Excuse my lack of knowledge, I’m new to photography
Usually the tamron lenses are a fair bit cheaper than the Sony equivalent but the performance is the same in most cases
Finally somebody other than myself that believes in Tamron. They make really good lenses that are very affordable the only lenses to stay away from in the Tamron lineup are the 2.8 prime lenses the 35mm definitely left something to be desired. If you are an event photographer you will definitely love the 28-200 the specs don't do it justice it is by far one of the best lenses in my lineup. At some point I'm getting the 17-28.
Agreed!!
Hi jake - I followed some of the links for the tamron 28-70mm and after looking on amazon UK I can see what looks like two models is there a difference and which do you use? TAMRON 28-75mm RXD A036SF Sony-FE or tamron 28-75mm VXD Di III
if you can go for the Tamron 28-75 VXD di III G2 then absolutely do it I have updated my links to reflect the correct one
@@JakeSloan thanks I'm right on verge of getting the a7iv which comes with the Sony kit lens so these lense videos are great trying to decide if the tamron will give me more than the kit lens for my videos and your new a7vi reviews are great thank you!
Thanks for this fantastic clear video about lens options. I have a question and I’m really curious for your opinion: with my sony A7siii I already have the sony 16-35mm GM and sigma 24-70mm. I am planning some weddings for this summer, and I think I will need some more reach at some moments. What do you think is best for my third lens?
I would definitely look into the 70-200 range or if you need a bit more reach and to save a bit of cash the 70-300
Nice budget suggestions! And what about lens auto focus noise, are they silent, specially the tamrons. And for weddings you will still go with the 28-200 or the 75.
I would go with the 28-200 for weddings or the 17-28 and the 70-180 would be great as well. None of these lenses have any audible AF noise they are all practically silent
This was the video I was looking for. Thanks for the tips. New subscriber
Thank you so much
Awesome information as usual, thank you!
Thanks
Coming back to this video after a couple months, how do you think the Tamron stacks up to the sigma 24-70?
I think it stacks up very well still. I hope sigma fixed the dust inside the lens issue they were having. Sigma still beats tamron ever so slightly on image quality but at a cost of size and weight
I would like to see how well the sony 20mm f 1.8 lens holds up in low light compared to the 24 f 1.4.
it holds up very well actually. the 20mm is a fantastic lowlight and astro photography lens
I know i'm coming into this video super late but I was wondering, if price isn't an issue, would you go with the sony gm 24mm 1.4 or the tamron 17-28mm 2.8?
For stuff like photo work and especially low light I’d go with the 24mm GM
@@JakeSloan Thanks for replying! That's awesome that you are still reaching out months later. Consider me subscribed :)
Which Sony camera were you using? Is the Tamron 18-400 for the A7's the best for amateurs?
this was the A7sIII. Tamron doesnt make the 18-400 for sony e mount (yet) but I highly recommend the 28-200 as a great all in one lens
Which lens would you recommend for street photography? Thanks in advance.
Honestly if you have the budget for it the new Tamron 35-150 is amazing. A less expensive option that also works well is the Sony 24-105
What would be your recommendation for landscape? Zion specifically, headed there soon. I can really get one lens. So curious for depth, etc. more photography than video. Thank you so much, fantastic video!
I would highly recommend the Tamron 17-28 for landscape!
@@JakeSloan thank you so much!
I’m planning on getting the Sony A7 III but I want to get a lens that’s affordable but also help to take good quality photos.
Definitely look at the tamron 28-75! Great first lens. OR get the 28-200 for more zoom range!!
Great video thanks. What are your thoughts on the tamron 35-150?
It's unbelievably good! I just wouldn't put it in the "budget" category check out my review of it here: th-cam.com/video/cqtLxiOSln0/w-d-xo.html
Ive the 17-28 & 70-180 and i love them. Such an great lightweight combo for the 7III. With my Sigma Art 50mm ive everything i need for Street Photography for. Great Lenses 👌
Awesome combo!!
Man I was getting the 17-28, 28-75 and 70-180 but the 50 or 55 primes would be a good sub for that middle range. I shoot 40% of my photos at 70, 10% at 24 and 50% in between usually around 50..
Awesome vid.. thank you for helping guide me in the right direction!
You’re welcome
Any lens for taking pictures up close like a insect, pictures for a large object and need to zoom out and to capture far away objects, like a lens for all those uses,I have the Sony a7iii
There really isn’t any lens that will do that completely but the closest would be the tamron 28-200.
You are to blame for me owning two of these so far 😂
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA awesome!!
😆
Great value advice based on the real experience in the field. May I ask you recommendation for the tripod and head ball for travelling or hiking?
I use the peak design travel tripod for pretty much all my adventures now. Simply fantastic for light weight travel.
What are your thoughts on the Sony 24-105 G F4?
It's a good lens! It struggles a bit more in low light but as an all in one lens it's great
@@JakeSloan Thanks for the response :) I was sold on the Tamron 28-75. However, I don't think the barrel extends when you zoom with the Sony 24-105? Which would be good for use on a gimbal right?
I'm thinking of grabbing an a7s III so the narrow aperture isn't a big concern. Wondering what lens I should get as a primary zoom (I have the Sony 85 1.8, Sony 70-300).
@@JakeSloan I am thinking to sell my 24-105 and 28-75 then buy 24 gm and 28-200 Do you think it is good move also I want to switch to weebill s from sc.
Which lens is your favorite for long exposure fire shots?
I like the 17-28 or the 85 for that type of photo work
Thank you so much for the great content
I think Tamron make great lenses. Weather sealing is very good and light weight for travel are a big benefit. The optics are excellent & I like the fact that you have a constant Aperture through the zoom range. Great value for money.
agreed!
Great video thank you
Very welcome
What do you think about the Sony 50 1.8. That’s an incredible value at 250.
It’s decent for photos but for video the autofocus is slow and loud.
Oooh…..got ya. I don’t use my camera for video so I did not know that…. But yeah it’s not the best of course even for photos but a great starter for people just getting into photography on a budget.
Not sure if Jake is still looking at this videos comments, but maybe someone could help me out. This is probably a dumb question, but if the fx3 is internally the same as the a7siii, all these lens recommendations would also work for that camera, correct?
Correct!
thanks for this video really help full
Glad to hear it
Buildings at 4:50. Is that Hatchers pass?
good eye yes it is
Enjoying my Tamron 70-300 on the A7 III
Nice! Thats a great lens
I have it too with my A7c and the 17-28. Very good lenses.
Hi Jake, great video and great advice. I wonder, I have the peak design tripod and wonder what set up you have that seems to support the long lens tamron 70-180 since lens has no tripod ring?
I’ve used that combo a lot without any issue even fully extended on the tripod head and lens
I have Sony 20mm 1.8 for northern lights and it’s amazing
Yes it is!
Hey Jake. Thank you so much for this great review! Do you have any experiences and can tell more about the difference of the Tamron RxD / VxD / VxD G2 models?
most the g2 models are slightly smaller or lighter and they added the USB-c port for firmware updates etc optically the improvements are quite small.
Which one do you recommend to cover both photography and video?
the 28-200 or 28-75
Great informative video!
Thanks!