Sony 16-55 F2.8 G vs The Sigma Trio
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- This is a long video, but it is 3 comparisons in one. The 16-55 F2.8 G is a surprisingly great performer.
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Awesome review as always, thanks Arthur!
I just started watching the channel 3 days ago as I started searching for lenses for an upcoming a6400 purchase and hands down I would say these videos are extremely helpful. Great work!! Keep them coming.
This comparison I think was the most wanted video of this year!
Thank you!
awesome. decide to subscribe this channel for appreciating his effort to compare everything. great job, Arthur!
This is honestly currently my favorite youtube channel..
The video I was waiting!! Thanks for your review.
I think the 16-55 along with the 56 1.4 is the perfect combination. Even better if each were on it's own body.
NEVER CLICKED A VIDEO SO FAST
Really great comparison! I think you covered off all the important topics in very good detail! Nice job!
I really like your videos, you are the one that talked me into Sigma 56 and your comparsion showed, that it was the right choice.
Now I'm thinking of adding the Sony so I can make portraits with my sigma 56 but for travelling and other events I don't have to switch objectives. Thank you for making this channel...
Great videos man! You are always thorough with your reviews, by far most knowledgable lens reviewer i've come across. Keep up the great work!
Nice that you showed the separation difference of 1.4 and 2.8. I love my Sigma lenses but my Sony camera was purchased for convenience and size. That said, the 16-55 2.8 Sony is a welcome option for light weigh and ease for travel with my Nikon wildlife kit. Great review and comparison.
Very impressive comparison between the two brands. Thank you. I’m surprised the 16-55 held its own against the sharpness reputation of the Sigmas.
I own the trio and personally, I prefered the Sigma colors in your shots. I also use them for a bit of astro-photography and I am addicted to bokeh, so for those reasons I would not want to mis the 1.4 for the world... Keep up the great video's Arthur, You learned me out a lot!
@Adam Craig How do you take Astro shots on the 18-105mm at F4? I think to get this one or the 16-70mm F4 cant decide.
Do you need fast lenses for Astro? Can’t you just do a long exposure?
@@kelvincaban5724 you can, if you have a star tracker or want to capture star-trails. But if you want dotted stars and want to keep it simple / affordable, a fast prime is an excellent option.
@@MPD90 Why do I feel like ur triggered by an opinion lol
@Adam Craig behave kid
Thanks for the review, will it be possible to include a comparison using 'night' shots? at F2.8 for both lenses, then another with F2.8 vs F1.4? Thanks.
Excellent and very complete and useful review! Thank you very much!
Wow, very well done! One of the best reviews about whatever. Thumbs up
I remember watching this three months ago.. I rewatched this since the price of the 16-55 went down to $1200..
I have the sigma trio & was thinking of selling the 56 and (maybe, but probably not) also one of the other sigma primes & buy the 16-55.
I'd generally use the 16-55 2.8 for most things & I'd bring the remaining one or two primes along if I was sure activities were going to extend until night time.
I didn't really consider the 16-55 at the 1st watch.. but this time when I got to the end & you recommended to have all four of them, I hope you know that you gave my bank account an existential crisis.
Great stuff as always!!
Awesome! sigma 16mm performed really well! Hoping for a low light comparison between those lenses on the next video.
Thanks for the fantastic reviews!
Very helpful review and kudos for your wife for looking exactly the same between shots. That really helps the comparison.
Arthur, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for doing this comparison. :) I've been waiting for this since the lens was announced and no other creator has put out a legit comparison yet!
From what I gather, it is exactly as expected: Sony 16-55 G is ON PAR with the Sigma 16, 30 and just *slightly* below 56 in terms of sharpness and picture quality. I was surprised that colors on 16-55 are better than Sigma 16/30 though!
Tough decision for sure. $1100 for three lenses with biggest selling point being the 1.4 aperture vs. $1400 for one lens with biggest selling point being convenience/extra focal lengths.
Indeed. The biggest take away though is Sony finally has a zoom lens that gives you near-prime-level sharpness!
Depends. I love bokeh and low light shooting so I’m not making the switch. If you’re into good lighting shooting than the 16-55 G is the better option IMO. If you like creamy
Bokeh and low light than stick with the trio IMO.
best comparison ever !!! many thanks !! 👏👏
Thanks for another great review! Thanks to you, I am happy with my kit for my needs after selling all my canon gear. I now own a 6500 . . . an 18-105 for daytime point & shoot walk around, Sigma 16 for low light/ astro/ and landscape, and 70-200 f4G for sports, and light wildlife. My next lens will be the Sigma 56 . . . . with that kit, i've pretty much got all my basis covered for my needs, and it all packs VERY nicely and didn't break the bank . . . plus I tend to just 'grab my Sony' way more than I did with my Canon dslr. Thanks again for all your help, and taking the time to do these reviews!
This is pretty much what I plan to have. Currently rocking an A6400 with the Sigma 16mm. Planning to get the 18-105 and the Sigma 56mm next. That should cover all my bases
Great comparison, good job Arthur.
Great video, will you do a review on the new Viltrox 85mm e-mount with the autofocus? Look forward to that. Keep up the good work
i've only been in this rather expensive have for 3 days so i'm an absolute newbie.. your videos helped me big time in lens selection! thanks! you have a new subscriber in me!
I would love to see a low light comparison like at a bar or something, love the content thanks man.
would be quiet unfair, f1.4 aperture lets in four times as much light as f2.8
1.4 would destroy it
I really like your last review. Awesome. Thank you so much for your effort.😊
Thank you for the review. Can you do a comparison to the 16-70 Zeiss please. Btw. the Sigma 56 is awesome, never got that kind of clear images with any other lens.
I own the zeiss and kind of regretted it. No way I've seen images as sharp as these coming from my A6000. I am now debating whether I want the 1.4 or this G because I don't want to sell the Zeiss given how much I'm gonna get from it.
My heart beat was just shooting through the roof when you walk round waving the sigma trio in one hand. Thanks for video.
Ive recently upgraded from the 18-135mm to the Sigma 16mm with the 56mm on the way as well as the Sony 70-350mm pre-ordered, and really enjoy shooting with the Sigma prime, cant see me ever wanting to get the 16-55mm for that price, would only ever consider it if it were half the price. Waiting for your the review of the 70-350mm, keep up the great videos!
Thanx! Very useful comparison
Finally this video!!!! Thank you!!
Will you be doing a review of the new 70-350mm lens soon? Would love to hear your thoughts on that and see some comparisons to other super-zoom lenses.
Really useful video, thank you! How well balanced is the 16-55 on the body? Is it pretty front heavy? Would you say it would work well on a gimbal?
Beautiful review! I’d love to see how the sigma trio compares to Sony a7iii primes, and perhaps zooms like the tamrons. All in all, I’m surprised how great the g master really is. Thanks again!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making these videos. I have recently purchased a Sony a6500 and based on your videos and recommendations I have since purchased the Sony 18-105 f/4 and today I got the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and boy is it sharp. I think the Sigma 16mm might be next..maybe Christmas! Once again THANK YOU (from Brisbane Australia).
Thanks Arthur, really appreciated. I own the A6600 and the Sigma 16 and 56. I do not see a reason for upgrading based on your review, accepting that I bring more lenses with me.
Absolutely I have an a6000 and both 16 and 56 : )
Lol, I have the same setup! I'm considering getting the 30mm for a natural perspective, just because my wife didn't like how fat her face looks in my pictures (the 56mm does that).
If only the 30mm weren't the weakest in the three. Sign...
How do you have the A6600 already?! It hasnt been released yet!
Arthur R in Holland it is already available. Same with the Sony 70-350, already at home although Amazon is selling it as of 20th of Nov. Sometimes we are lucky :)
@@ArthurR ...🤔 I was without my glasses 🤣
I was a little nervous watching you wave 3 Sigma lenses around in one hand.
A great review as always.
Great review. Thanks!
... great video, Arthur! for us, two journalists, it‘s easy: We own the a9 II and the a7R IV - for our „c-cam“, the a6600 and the 16-55/f2.8 are the perfect choise - for shooting stills or videos (also in S35 on the a7R IV).
Great review as usual.
Hello, great review...as usual...
what are the differences in terms of stabilization beween sigma and Sony lenses ?
So. As I thought, this is the best lens for travelers. Perfect.
Sooo helpful.. thank you ! 🫶🏻
Hi! Thank you for the really great video, seems like a great choice for travel. Wish you would have talked more about how they perform in video comparatively! Also please compare this lense to the Zeiss 16-70!!
I think its gonna be 16-55mm as a winner, but personally I own the Zeiss 16-70 and loved the colors. So yes, one more vote for comparing this with the Zeiss 16-70
Another vote here. :)
I just bought the Sigma 16 again just to shoot indoors at my house. The f/2.8 isn't getting it done without cranking the ISO to get the shutter speed I need to shoot an active infant. Still keeping the 16-55 for everyday but I had hoped it would replace the fast prime. Would you take the Sigma 56 over the Sony FE 85 that you reviewed?
Great review. So the comparison gets even tougher up here in Canada with our pricing of the Sony. It only cost $1449, while the Sigma trio in total is actually more, roughly $1500.
Your wife does an amazing job modelling all the time. Love this video and it definitely convinced me of what I had already planned and that was to get the 16-55 and sell my 16 & 30. I much prefer having a great lens that I don't have to keep changing. Thanks for the great review.
Yeah that switching lenses can be a hassle.
I'd never sell the 16 & 56
Wow! What a monster sony has made! I was shocked by the price at first but now with such a wonderful performance....idk about focus breafing of this little gem but I think for videography that's a total beast which can beat any other package even in fullframes comparing price and weight!
Your wife takes picture like a model honestly. And your critiques are always on point.
For hiking and general family photography, I'll get the Sony because of the light weight and not having to swap lenses. Pretty good for a zoom lens!
But don't forget, with the clear image sensor zoom, you also get many additional focal lengths with the prime lenses. You could even skip buying the 56mm and still have various focal lengths from 16-60mm with just two nicer, faster, and cheaper lenses from Sigma. As someone else said, once you work with one of these Sigmas, you don't want to give it up. I absolutely love the 30mm and am about to get the 16 for professional video work, which requires a gimbal anyway. Will use the Sony 18-105 g lens for travel.
Very nice comparison Arthur, I've watched all of your videos coz its very informative, btw what camera and lens are you using in making your vids?
Thank you for the review.
Super helpful! Thank you!
Great comparison and review. Do you plan on doing a review on the E 70-350mm?
Great video! What about stabilization? Which group is better for videos?
Had a little Heart at 2:15 with those 'hand-holding skills' ufff!!
pretty blown away by a zoom this sharp and it would be sooooo handy to have just one lens to carry, but I shoot enough low light that I really appreciate those extra stops. not to mention i already own the Sigmas so not eager to spend the same amount over again lol
I just purchased this lens. I also have the Sony 35mm f/1.8. These are in my opinion the only two lenses I need for the work/hobby I do. The 35mm gives me a flexible 52mm equiv with good low light performance. And the 16-55 is my everyday shooter (great for travel)
I think this lens paired with a fast and flexible prime is a good set up for someone who wants to travel light.
Really helpful video! I own the 16mm Sigma (based on your videos ;) ) and I was really impressed about the performance compared to the Kit lens.
I was really thinking to buy the new Sony but as you said 1.4 is a completely different story than the 2.8. Could you extend your comarison to some Low light shots? Inside Churches or if you are out in a City at dawn I just love the Sigma.
As a Alpha 6000 owner I think the new Sony lens is lacking the OSS. So for me if would buy something new it would be an Alpha 6600 first to get the in body stabilization.
you review good man. where can I find someone who reviews like this in automobile industry
It’s rare to see discussion on Sony’s FE 28 f2.0. I love it on my a6400. Sharp, small, light, fast. Reasonably low cost.
It's a great lens - I have tried it on my A6000. The Sigma 30mm in this video is a lot sharper though.
The 16-55mm keep impressing me. It's expensive, but I don't want to carry multiple lens with me, so it's quite perfect. Now saving up for that.
Comparing the sigma trio in cost vs that 16-55 and the diffrence is not that big imo. And there is obvious upsides with carry around lens weight in form of fewer lenses..👌🏻
@@dudeiusmannigast1543 yeah, for me that haven't got any of the Sigma trio, it makes sense to spend a bit more for 16-55mm and getting the convenience.
Don’t expect the performance to be so similar in low light. That f1.4 sees in the dark, I have it. Also, you can get away with just getting sigma 16 and 56 and skip the weakest one in the trio which is unsurprisingly the cheapest.
@@codeofcodedotorg yeah, low light won't be the same, that's a given I think when comparing zoom and prime. Still, the f2.8 should be pretty decent, and framing will be easier as we have all the focal length in between 16-55. I think it's a good compromise.
jeffri I seriously thought about buying this lens as well, but that f1.4 is what keeps me from going full frame as well as the flip screen. Once you get this lens, you’re fully investing in aps-c for the long term in my opinion. If f4.2 (in full frame terms) is enough for your needs go for it.
Liked before watching!! loool thanks for the comparison!
For comparisons for Alpha 6x00 you are the best. Thank you. Perfect
great video, nice comparison
Good Work! Thank you!
Hi Arthur. Very nicely done lens comparison! I appreciate the thorough coverage you give to each lens in terms of its optical properties at a given aperture. As I'm neither a Sony nor Sigma user, I don't have experience with either system, but I am a Fujiflm X-System user, and have found the Fujinon XF80mm f/2.8 Macro lens to be the absolute sharpest lens I've ever used in 40 years of photography! When I combine it with an X-T3, a solid tripod, and good pre/post processing technique, I am seeing incredible detail in my product and macro images. And if I use focus-stacking, I am obtaining detail that would rival FF and possibly even medium format, IMHO.That said, I am now interested in a possible move to a Full Frame System. DO you think that the Sony a7Riii with some good Sony/Zeiss optics, would give me even better sharpness and detail retention (over my Fujiflm X-System) in large prints? Thanks again, sir.
I own the -outstanding- Sigma Trio and I love it. Seeing your video, I bougth the Sony 16-55 for my trips, coupled w/ a a6600. At last, a very good zoom from Sony for apsc! Thank you Arthur!
Great comparison! Arthur, do you use AF-S or AF-C when you shoot your wife/son.
thinking to buy the 16-55 and used laowa for landscape ... great review bro
I'm glad to see that I own the sharper lense on the market and the better one for portrait! Thanks for your good reviews
Can you review the Tamron 17-28 f2.8 for APSC? I'm interested to know how these compare:
Sony 16-55 f2.8 G
vs
Sigma Trio
vs
Tamron 17-28 f2.8 + Sigma 56 f1.4
Great review as always! I am thinking that the Sony wins, but would love a video review of them all?
Keep up the great work, and great modelling work from the family!
Thanks this is a super helpful review as someone who doesn't own any of the Sigma trio and considering the Sony offering
Thank you for this video!
I too own almost the same trio of prime lenses for my Sony A6500. The first lens I purchased was the Sigma 30mm F1.4 for the "nifty fifty" normal day to day use. At that time it was the second highest rated lens according to DXO Mark's testing for the Sony APS-C system (behind only the "highly acclaimed" Sony 85mm F1.4 G Master), and only cost just under $400. My second lens was the Sony 55mm F1.8, which came highly recommended for portraits by all the TH-cam reviewers (with the 1.5x crop factor it being an 82.5mm focal length). And my most recent lens was the Sigma 16mm F1.4 for interior photos (real estate), and 3-axis gimbal videography.
I would have loved having this option almost 2½ to 3 years ago, but I still do not think I would have spent $1400 for the camera body only to turn around and spend another $1400 on a zoom lens. I would have just purchased the full frame Sony A7III. But alas that wasn't out yet at that time either.
The main advantage of the Sigma prime trio is it allows you to piece together a little bit at a time for a more economical route. Plus I personally prefer to own the highest possible quality lenses available for the overall superior photo.
For the price of the APS-C system (Sony A6600) nowadays I would go get the Sony A7III and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8.
Hi I love your review and I was wondering what lens to get as I’m doing an interior architecture course and need the camera for interior and exterior shots as well as maybe some portraits/selfie if I travel. Many thanks.
My favorite travel camera and lens Part II, please..
I own the 16mm and a 35 1.8 from sony and swapping those on the spot while taking pictures with my wife is slowly driving me nuts :D
I would love to have a sharp zoom like this.
The only problem is that once you taste that 1.4 bokeh you can't go back! :D
I"m in the same situation, I own the Sigma 16 and 30 as well as the Sony 35. I'm debating about selling the Sony 35/1.8 to get the Sigma 56 or invest the money to get the 16-55/F2.8 G. But I do love the F1.4 off the Sigma line. Once you go 1.4... it's hard to go back to a 2.8 native Sony even.
This is the debate! I have the sigma 16 and 30... plus the Sony 18-105 f4. I love the bokeh on the primes. And the Sony gives me a zoom to play with but I rarely zoom beyond 50-60 and 1 lens is pretty tempting, but that bokeh!
@@TheOtherChef there's no point for u to keep two 35mm lens
@@MonicaHolly143 As stated before, yes, I'm planning to sell my Sony 35. It was a gift because I already had the Sigma 30 which was on sale for $209 USD. Plus... I don't own 2 "35mm" lens... only one :)
@@TheOtherChef u own 2 and yes it is stupid to have 2 lens which are the same
What a Nice video Thanks!
What I would suggest is to show us how faster the prime lens are in regard to the to zoom lens at night for instance.
Nice video! Maybe one like this for the tamron 17-70? Keep it up!
Great video, would love to see a comparison between the sony 16-55 f2.8 g vs the new sigma 18-50mm 2.8; to tell if spending more make a difference?
Arthur, I just found your channel this week but it's been super helpful as I've been researching a new camera. I've settled on buying the A6400 and was going to buy the 18-135 and 35mm Sony lens as a competent pairing. The 16-55 is so expensive but going down to a single lens is super attractive to me as my whole goal of going down to the A6x00 series is to get smaller and more portable (moving down from a Canon). In your opinion would this lens pair better with the a6400 for the new auto focus or with the a6500 for the IBIS. 6600 is out of budget as the other two are availalbe used for reasonable prices. I'll be doing 99% photography, mostly of fanily / kids but want the option to do landscape and the ability to get creative. Thanks again for all your great content!
I've recently upgraded from my nex7 to a A6500, and I was considering both a6400 and a6600. As I'm mainly a still shooter I decided that IBIS was more important than a slightly better AF or video capabilities. And I can live without flip up screen too. And IBIS is really really good. When I mount my sigma A-mount lense (+la-ea3) that have optical stabilisation, I prefer to switch sigma's OS off and let IBIS handles it, and itis a lot better than sigma OS.
I wouldn't want to loose IBIS, I'm sure that the 16-55mm f2.8 g is much more enjoyable to use on a Sony with IBIS.
Super great Comparison, thanks a lot! Suggestion: a Comparison-update between a A7iii and the 6400 with Sigma 56
That means I have to buy an A7III first!
Or rent it for few days, i would love to see this video too
One of the best reviews
I would like to see a comparison between the Sony 16-55 and Tamron 28-75 full frame lens. I know the focal range Is different, I'm asking because Tamron could be a good choicee for people that are not sure of staying in aps-c forever. Thank for your videos !!
The sony is better.
Ma man Arthur R, never disappoints!
Exactly my guy, whenever I need a comparison / review!
Hi Arthur, you never wanted to go on full frame ? A7iii for exemple?
Great video! Would love to see a video comparison, I own all 3 sigmas on a 6500 and the bokeh is amazing.
The video we wanted. Thank you Arthur R.
Will you be able to compare the Tamron trio of e-mount lens? They are f/2.8 and around $350. Thanks. Nice comparison.
Thanks for this video mate wanted and I nice in detail comparison between the sigma thrio vs the g master 16-55 mm f2.8
I like your channel every video you post
I would really like to see an comparison between the Sony 16-55 2.8 and sigma 24-70 2.8. If possible, could you please compare them. Thanks
Peak Design Sling 5L fits A6400 with Sigma Trio perfectly. And you got 2 additional stops of light. Also you more careful with composition with primes (you learn it) and if you really want to zoom in or out, just move your feet.
You should compare sharpness against the Tamron 17-28 f2.8 on your a6400, I know the loss of quality when using a FF lens on a crop body, but im curious to see how much is the difference comparing it to the Sony 16-55 f2.8
would love to see comparison vs tamron 28-75mm on fullframe