@TerryWarfield Tight shirt Terry Warfield! Peace and Chicken grease! Aren’t you from Cleveland, and Gerald is in Canada? Did you take a road trip? Great seeing you all over youtube, Terry!
This combo conversation with @TerryWarfield and Mr. Undone is EPIC. Two of my favorite content creators on TH-cam. Keep it up y'all. #Legendary -CHRIS*STARR 🤓❤✌️
Damn. GREAT video. I watch you both individually, but your chemistry together on camera is crazy. Terry is probably *the* most criminally-underrated guy on TH-cam; great to see him getting exposure like this.
Love seeing Terry on the channel. I have to pick the Sigma 24-70 DG DN. Most of my channel has been made/filmed with it. The minimal focus distance is incredibly close and it’s nice and sharp.
Agreed. It is just a work horse of a lens, the value is incredible, and it has a sentimental feel to it as it was my first “big purchase” lens. Good call!
I'm a working cinematographer and I work with ARRI and Angenieux lenses that cost more than my car, but I still love my Canon EF 24-105 f/4L that I had for 15 years.
Canon EF 50mm 1.2 L, it lived on my camera and I still think about it even 4 years after switching to Sony. It’s not the sharpest, it’s got mad CA but it’s imperfections make it very special for portrait photography 😍
I have to agree. My copy is crazy sharp and is as good today as the day I bought it (around 8yrs ago). It's the lens I've used the most and continue to use. Anyone who says "bad Sigma build quality" is regurgitating opinions that are 15yrs old. Sigma Art lenses have been far more consistent and are solid for years.
As a photographer, one of the most fun lenses I've used was a Soviet-made Helios 44-2 I inherited from my grandfather. It's a poor performer optically, but man does it have a vibe. With modern bodies and focus peaking/focus assists it's also infinitely more usable than it was a decade ago with my beginner DSLR, so even though I've got a selection of decent professional lenses now, I'm still reluctant to retire the Helios.
Plus that Helios 44-2 has a super interesting history with Russia taking over a Carl Zeiss factory in Germany, stealing the blueprints and making the Zeiss lens for themselves but with significantly worse quality control which is what gives it the signature swirly bokeh. Super cool.
I got super lucky with my copy that it's relatively sharp and has plenty of contrast as long as it's not flaring and I absolutely LOVE it for shooting film. That lens paired with Cinestill 800T has such a dreamy look.
@@theowlfromduolingo7982 not really, it’s somewhat there, but if a manufacturing defect in the Helios version due to less care in quality checking the processes that gives it the signature Helios look.
The Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM was my first L-series lens, and I was so excited to finally own a red-ring. Another milestone lens for me was the RF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM; just passed the 4-year mark with that lens, and it is still one of my favorites...it was several steps above anything I'd ever owned at that point.
I absolutely love this type of content. You should do more stuff like this and then put it in podcast form. You running a podcast would be the ultimate podcast for filmmakers
For me it's my Sony 24-70GM, Canon 24-105 L, an anamorphic modded Helios and my Super Takumar 50mm. These are the four lenses i've used the most and never let me down
Yes, Sigma should really think about a mirrorless replacement for the 18-35 1.8. If they could do a fullframe 24-50 with a fast aperture like f2 it would be be a true sucessor and equally legendary
I’ll go with the Sony 135mm F1.8 GM. It might not be the most practical lens due to the long focal length, but the images it can produce are just gorgeous.
Gotta put in a good word for the Tamron 28-75 and the 70-180. Without those two lenses, I probably don’t get started after my wrist injury. The combination of optics + size & weight made it possible for me to handle them without pain. The 28-75 g2 is still my single most used lens. And I expect to be getting the 70-180 g2 after I move to Australia.
I just sold my 25-75 and 70-180 in order to get the 35-150 and I'm positive I'm gonna regret getting rid of the 28-75 at some point simply for situations where the tight end and the overall bulk of the 35-150 isn't needed
The sigma 30mm f1.4 EF was the single most influential lens I've ever used. Before owning that lens, I wouldn't say that I had a "style" to my work. That was the lens that helped me discover my style. Haven't used it in probably 5 years but still many of my favorite shots I've ever taken were with that lens.
My two favorite lenses have been the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 lens, and then the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens. Neither would probably end up on professional photographers "top 10 best lenses" list, but for me they have been the absolute best lenses I could ask for. I am a true hobby photographer, and those lenses have pretty much stayed on my cameras since I got them, first the 17-50, and then lately the 18-35. They are versatile, sharp (enough), and allowed me to stop focusing on which lens to carry and instead focus on photographing. The 18-35mm is heavy, but the unit I got is way sharper than anything else I have, and on my R7 (which should tell you the price range I'm currently in), it is the best lens I own, followed closely by its big brother, the 50-100mm f/1.8.
I did a lot of video projects with the 16mm on one camera as my 4k safety shot and the 56mm gimbal mounted on another body for the money shot. Great stuff.
I was blessed to have the 28-200mm 2.8-5.6 as my first Sony full frame lens. Super game changer for me and was a dream to use. Sure, its not the sharpest lens but it doesn't have to be for the price and functionality. It never left my camera for entire first two year of my photography journey. It is relatively cheap, very small & portable, and super versatile for many many different situations. I love this lens so much. I credit this lens to capturing so many of my family memories :D
Great roundup from you both. So I share the love of original Canon 24-108 f4 (on both 5D2 and GH2 with metabones adaptor) and more recently the Sony 20 1.8, but the lenses that keep delivering on my A7R3 are: Canon 70-300 L with metabones adaptor, Sony 28 f2, Voigtlander 40 f1.2 & 65 f2 macro (both manual but amazing colours) and lately Tamron 28-200 f2.8-5.6. Sony G master zooms (for wildlife) are on wish list but until then I’m good.
I use the Sony 20mm 1.8 ALL the time and love it. So small and light weight but great quality. Auto focus works really well. Can't go wrong with that lens.
Great topic! My first paidwork camera was a GH5 and I had bought the Pana-Leica 25mm 1.4. This is one of my favorite lens, even having moved on from M43. The image it produces is so pleasing. Its warm, creamy AND sharp. I've even brought it with me as the only lens for a trip in Vietnam on a GH3 in 2015 and it was able to handle anything. I've filmed some great stuff with it paired with a GH5s. I don't even know if it has flaws like CA, etc. (and I don't much care lawl).
For me it's the Sony Zeiss 55mm F1.8! I fell in love with this lens before I even owned a FF camera and swore I'd buy it the moment I got a FF camera. I have, and will never part with it! The contrast and rendering on it straight out of camera is just absolutely something else! Love it to pieces!
The one lens for me is the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8. It’s sharp, light, versatile, and creates beautiful b-roll and images. To any new Sony users, put this on your list of lenses to try! Great video Gerald! Been on a kick of watching your videos the last day with a newborn at home. Gotta have something to watch while bottle feeding 😂
I've been shooting photos and videos for the past 10 years (started with an iPhone 5c, then to a Lumix G85, then a BMPCC 4K, and then a Sony A7IV), however none of that was my own gear. I FINALLY bought my first camera this year, the Sony A6600, and I have got to say the 18-135mm 3.5-5.6 kit lens is severely underrated! I shot with a Canon 70-200mm 2.8f L IS USM, which still produces great images today given the price and age of the lens, and the 18-135mm out performs it in both quality and versatility. I also just recently got into macro and fell in love with the Laowa 90mm f2.8 2x Ultra Macro. Ty Gerald for all of the help you have provided for countless enthusiasts and professionals alike with your hard work over the years, and ty for providing me with another channel (Terry) to check out💙
Great video! What a lovely talk you had, so relaxed and wholesome. I definitely didn't guess that the beercan would show up here but what am I gonna say, never used it for video but it was awesome for pictures with the Sony a65 back in the day. The 20mm 1.8G is one of my favorite lenses ever. It is excellent in every way and lives on my 2nd cam for shooting events. The Main cam always rocks the Tamron 35-150mm f2.0-2.8 cause as you said, versatility. Having 6 of the 10 lenses you guys mentioned either still in my bag or having them used for a long time in the past is kinda cool. And yeah man, that BMPCC4K setup... Exchange the BM4k with a GH5 and add a Ninja V, perfect run&gun setup still. And my god was I looking for the 120-300 for a long time. I would still get it if the used prices here in central europe drop ever. I shoot occasional sports and motorsports and am with you here, the 120-300 range is just perfect for that candid shots.
Love your chemistry. One of your best videos Gerald, love to see fellow photographers together having a ball and sharing some info. And often times we don’t know work you do outside of TH-cam and your hockey stories, etc…are great to hear.
I have a 24-105 f4 ef II , and now an rf 24-105 f4. That range is my go to for everyday photo shooting. Then I jump into my rf 70-200 f4 when I need more reach. I want the f2.8s, but ain’t no regular enthusiast dude that has the capital to dump into 2.8 over 4. One can dream though.
I love the Sony 24mm, and I agree about the focus breathing. Everything has to be manual focus because of that. Do not use as an autofocus when filming.
Voigtlander 35mm f1.4 VM II, a super compact M-mount rangefinder lens, modelled after the pre-asph Leica Summilux but with a more toned down look. This second version also eliminated the focus shift of the first version. So awesome to have such a tiny full frame 35mm f1.4 lens that can be full of character wide open but sharp and clean when stopped down.
I'm glad you guys talked about the Sigma 18-35/1.8! That lens is legendary, I would love if they did a version 2 on all the mirrorless mount today, it would be amazing on E and X mount especially.
A few quick picks from me. First the Canon EF-S 15-85 for being the first lens I bought and the one that made me want to stay in the Canon crop DSLR ecosystem the longest. Then the Canon EF 100/2.8L, which I used mostly for portraits and was the first "fast" lens I shot consistently as such once I got the RP (it was hopeless trying to use this with the 6D) - this is the lens which for me which sold the upgrade to mirrorless and to faster gear. Third the Samyang 85/1.4 for Sony E-mount, my first real portrait lens, it had oodles of both character, swirly bokeh, as well as sharpness - where it fell off was the low-light focusing capabilities. Then the Sony 70-350, imminently portable and great for casual birding, sold me on Sony APS-C mirrorless and then I even kept it when I got fed up with Sony APS-C mirrorless. And finally the Fuji X 16-80/4, which sold me on and is keeping me committed to the Fuji X Mount for APS-C mirrorless.
I really wish Sigma would redo the 120-300 for mirrorless because it was a beast They actually did 3 versions EX DG HSM (no OS) EX DG OS HSM DG OS Sport - basically same optics but built like a tank and I think had an uprated AF system
There's a 4th version. They made one with the old painting (the crinkle finish) and one with the smooth finish of the same optical design. The Sports version has much smaller tolerances, so it's on average an optically better lens than the OS HSM.
The 35-150 is my all time favorite, so versatile for events is a real game changer. As honorable mention I would say the Sigma 40mm 1.4, easily the sharpest lens that I ever had. I loved it so much even when I switch to Sony I sent it to Sigma to swap the mount.
For me it's the Tamron 35-150 2-2.8 and the Rokinon Cine 85mm t/1.5. My two best-loved lenses, one from the beginning of my career and one from my most recent chapter. That little Rokinon still has a really special image quality to it.
Yeah that Tamron 35-150 is pretty much perma-mounted on one my bodies too ;). The other lens that I absolutely love is the Sony 200-600. I still can't believe how good that thing is for wildlife, particularly when paired with the A1. Incredible combo!
Great video Gerald. Good to see Terry on the channel. I own the 17-28 and owned the Canon 24-105 back when I was shooting weddings in mid-2000's. Neither one are fantastic optically but they get the job done. I have also shot with the 35-150 and the Sony 24 and 35 f1.4 lenses. Now, those are optical beasts. All great picks. I would add the Sigma 85 f1.4 for Sony to the list.
Same lol! Ive used the 50 1.2 GM, 85 1.2 GM but i prefer the look of the 135 1.8. The compression, sharpness, and bokeh are top tier for me I also try to use this lens as much as I can, Ieven have a full body family portrait that I used this lens for. Had to step back 20-30 feet to make it work lol
i bought the Voigtlander and i was comparing the image quality with my Sony GM 50mm 1.4 and they both look identical so close that i don't think i'm going to keep it. it's an amazing piece of glass but the fact that i can take similar looking photos with my 50mm GM and with super fast autofocus and get like identical results without messing with Manual focus is really a deal breaker to me. i will return it and get the 135 GM instead. @@Edwin--
@@stharlingdr I think they are all great lenses, but the Voigtlander 65mm f2 and Sony 50mm f1.4 are of course different lens types. The Voigtlander being a macro lens with a 0.5x magnification, and the Sony only with 0.14x, so for close-up macro shots there certainly is a significant difference. If you would use the Voigtlander as an all-round walk around lens, then I am sure they will be more similar than different and the Voitglander even a bit heavy compared to the Sony 50mm and less convenient. But I don't really like autofocus for marcro, prefer manual. The 135mm GM is of course a completely different focal length, and therefore look, and in my opinion one of the best lenses in the Sony line-up. If you have a good application for that more niche focal length, I am sure you have made a great choice and you are likely to be very happy with it. The 135mm is fun to make panoramas with too, by stitching multiple photos together. You will get amazing detail. The viewing angle of that lens is 18 degrees, so if you rotate your tripod head 10 degrees between each photo you get sufficient overlap to stitch the photos well in your photo editor.
So after playing around with the voigtlander last night I noticed the it have better and more accurate color reproduction than the GM also the contrast is better so I’m considering keeping the voitg
Dope seeing you both! I agree with all of Terry's picks. I'd say the 50mm-100mm Sigma is also an honorable mention for me. Not many people even knew about the lens but I'm pretty sure it's the only zoom lens in the world where you can shoot at 100mm at f1.8
MFT nerd here. All the Olympus Pro Primes are fantastic and have made my career significantly better as the only native lenses that can give you a DOF similar to larger size sensors.
My Tamron 17-28 2.8 is also by far my most used lens. I got lucky with my model as it is crazy sharp throughout the whole frame. Love that compact thing for traveling 💯
Glad to see two of my lens make the list! The 20mm f1.8 G is the most used on my camera: ultra wide with a nice slight distortion, great optics, fast and pleasant dof for a wide. So light and versatile. The 35 1.4 GM is the second, tack sharp, fast, light and beautiful shots from it
I agree about the Minolta 70-210 f4 “beercan”. Bought the smooth manual focus version in like new condition and adapted it to my Fujifilm cameras. Love it!
I love the Veydra Mini Primes T2.2. They were the first affordable "cinema" lenses for MFT. Too bad Veydra went under but they were brought back as Meike. I'd still say Veydras were superior although the optical formula is similar. But the Veydras had a constant color tone, where I think the 35 Meike leans a little more magenta than the others, if I recall.
For me, it's the Sigma Art 24-70 f2.8 (Sony E-Mount). Purely because it's my workhorse. Perfect for video and photos with incredible sharpness and a constant f2.8 aperture. It rarely comes off of my A7 IV.
Mine has to be the 85mm f/1.8 from Sony! It’s my first lens that I bought for my first Sony camera, and because of how tight it is, it taught me how to use my surroundings to my advantage
Sony 35 1.4 GM and 50 1.2 GM were very inspiring ever since i got them, people love the look so much. (Ditched my 24-70 GM for those) Honorable mention to the 135 1.8
22:58 I’m not sure it’s fair to call the 90mm Macro antiquated, since AFAIK Sony hasn’t yet come out with an updated version. I just picked one up for 700 bucks new, about half the original price, which does reflect that it doesn’t have the latest tech, but I still feel like it’s an amazing purchase.
The studio looks absolutely fantastic with his skin tone! You honestly really nailed the new studio and is such a nice contrast to the hyper sterile all white competition
I love this look and format Gerald, great stuff. I absolutely loved the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 for MF thirds. That lens is special... I should never have sold it. Again, awesome episode... perhaps you and Terry can be the next Dynamic YT duo?
Same for me. I am fairly new to professional photography so i bought the S1 with 24-105 f4 because it was selling at almost same price as sony a7iii body at the time, it's been 3 years and i have rarely felt the need to buy another lens so far. Great lens, love it.
Great to see Terry on this channel! What do you suggest guys for X-Mount system? So far I have almost twin compact lenses 23mm and 50mm f2 and also a bit weird Laowa 9mm f2.8 but was wondering about Viltrox 13mm f1.4 for video. Or maybe going wild and taking some telephoto 😅
While I was all about 24-70 f/2.8s and then there was my versatile Nikon 24-120 f/4 which was sharper than it needed to be, so many of my money-makers were shot through the classic Nikon 14-24 f/2.8. From real estate and architecture to landscape and travel, that wide zoom continued to amaze me. BTW, my 18-200 kit lens on a Nikon APS-C body was also a big money maker and one I had on the camera for outdoor events, travel, and even corporate jobs. These days, I put on the 12-40 f/2.8 on my MFT cameras and I'm happy since there's no money pressure.
Such a great video! And great to see Terry in the hot seat. I had a smirk on my face throughout. As a music shooter I own a few mentioned including...Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 This is some bloody lens and permanently bolted to one of my A7RV's, Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM, Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM, and the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 I've had this lens since my Canon days and is a TANK but is one of the best lenses every made. And it still performs with the MS 11. My two pence worth would include from my Canon days the 16-35 f2.8, 24-70 f/2.8 and the 70-200 f/2.8 Three work horses that took the punishment and still kept going. Nowadays being a Sony Shooter I desided to get the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 when it came out and it's deadly. I've already mentioned the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 which in my book is one of the best pieces of glass ever made. On my A7RV it's unreal and then lastly the Sony 200-600 for me is such a great lens. I've used it outdoors and indoors for music concerts and its deadly Great to see Terry, this could be the start of something...And the new running title, Mr. Off the Cuff and Mr. Technician
Great video! My favorite lens that I own is the 14mm GM. I use it for everything including walk around, travel, landscape and I love the different perspective you get for even more mundane shots.
I've owned a Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 for a year now and it is still surprising me every time I use it. A truly phenomenal lens that has nothing to envy to the Sony GM series.
For me my #1. lens of all time would have to be the Sigma 30mm F1.4 for APS-C cameras. It was either $299 or $399, but this lens was ranked on DxOMark in early 2017 as the 2nd sharpest lens for Sony APS-C cameras behind the Sony 85mm F1.4 GM. This was my first "nifty fifty" style lens that got me into photography right after my first son was born. On my Sony A6500 it was a 45mm focal length and my absolute work horse which fueled my fire to start my own photography side business. My #2. would have to be the Sony 55mm F1.8 which was my first true portrait lens. With an adjusted APS-C focal length of 82.5mm it was perfect for portraits and tack sharp. And my #3. is the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II. After upgrading to full frame with the Sony A7IV this lens changed my perception of how good zoom lenses could truly be. Before that I was a prime only shooter.
I miss my Sigma 24-32 F2, that lens was amazing, it fulfilled everything I wanted from a zoom for travel and portraits. I hope it reappears for E mount
It’s the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 EF-S for me. I used it on MFT with a speedbooster to get ultra wide, I used it on a canon m50 as, I used it on an a7s ii with a speedbooster to get ultra wide slowmo, despite the 2x crop and I still use it with a speedbooster to get ultra wide 4K120p on an A6700 despite its 2.4x crop. (It’s a 18mm equivalentish lens for that) In addition to that I’m using it adapted to my XT-1 from time to time. Like with the sigma 18-35 you also get full frame coverage for 15mm-16mm so it’s usable for that. What a workhorse of a lens.
I'm a nikon pro but the canon 50mm 1.4 gold ring and 24-105 f4 changed my life early in my photography game. and the tamron 85mm and nikkor 50 1.4 were heavy hitters later on. still heavily using the tamron 85 to this day.
I’ll watch you guys instead of Fallon anytime! 😂 Fantastic format! Great information! I’m a new FX3 shooter and I went with the 50 1.2 GM over the 35 but I’ve always wanted to pick it up... Got me thinking about it again. Great show!
My go-to landscape lens is the Canon EF 16 - 35mm F/4 L lens. I Adapt it to a Sony A7R3. I tried the Tamron Sony E mount 17mm - 28mm F/2.8 and even the Sony 24mm F/1.4 GM but they sometimes have lens flare problems with certain landscape situations (I use many filters and long exposures so I am not able to use the provided lens hoods). The Canon EF 16-35mm F/4 L lens never had any issues with flaring. I kept the Sony GM 24mm F/1.4 for Astrophotography and to walk around with. I also like the Leica M mount Voigtlander 50mm F/1.2 with a close-focusing helicoid adapter for my Sony. Great video!
I've been loving my Voigtlander 35mm f2 lens. The feel of it, the size, the weight when using metal instead of plastic. And it's just an overall terrific lens
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Thanks for having me on bro!
You are the man terry 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@TerryWarfield Tight shirt Terry Warfield! Peace and Chicken grease! Aren’t you from Cleveland, and Gerald is in Canada? Did you take a road trip? Great seeing you all over youtube, Terry!
Good job sir! I'll be honest I've never come across your profile before, but I'll take a look after this.
This combo conversation with @TerryWarfield and Mr. Undone is EPIC.
Two of my favorite content creators on TH-cam.
Keep it up y'all.
#Legendary
-CHRIS*STARR 🤓❤✌️
Love you Terry! Great to see you on Geralds channel!
Damn. GREAT video. I watch you both individually, but your chemistry together on camera is crazy. Terry is probably *the* most criminally-underrated guy on TH-cam; great to see him getting exposure like this.
Love seeing Terry on the channel. I have to pick the Sigma 24-70 DG DN. Most of my channel has been made/filmed with it. The minimal focus distance is incredibly close and it’s nice and sharp.
Good choice! That lens put a lot of work in for me too!
Agreed. It is just a work horse of a lens, the value is incredible, and it has a sentimental feel to it as it was my first “big purchase” lens. Good call!
Best lens for starters in my opinion, 24-70 good focal length
Love that lens, just wish it was lighter.
Just sold it, way too heavy!
I'm a working cinematographer and I work with ARRI and Angenieux lenses that cost more than my car, but I still love my Canon EF 24-105 f/4L that I had for 15 years.
Canon EF 50mm 1.2 L, it lived on my camera and I still think about it even 4 years after switching to Sony. It’s not the sharpest, it’s got mad CA but it’s imperfections make it very special for portrait photography 😍
I used it just the other night. Still rocks IMO.
SIGMA 18-35 1.8 has to be my all time fav followed by lumix 25mm 1.7 so many memories learning and shooting with these two lenses. Nice video guys 💪🏾
Micro Four Thirds mentioned 💪😤❤
Every Sigma lens has pathetic build quality - Also shows in their autofocus consistency - I unfortunately have this lens, and yeah, it sucks!
@@mortenthorpe what are you talking about? 😂 Not true at all
I have to agree. My copy is crazy sharp and is as good today as the day I bought it (around 8yrs ago). It's the lens I've used the most and continue to use. Anyone who says "bad Sigma build quality" is regurgitating opinions that are 15yrs old. Sigma Art lenses have been far more consistent and are solid for years.
As a photographer, one of the most fun lenses I've used was a Soviet-made Helios 44-2 I inherited from my grandfather. It's a poor performer optically, but man does it have a vibe. With modern bodies and focus peaking/focus assists it's also infinitely more usable than it was a decade ago with my beginner DSLR, so even though I've got a selection of decent professional lenses now, I'm still reluctant to retire the Helios.
Yes the low contrast and very soft image quality are a letdown sometimes. Especially if you get a bad copy.
Plus that Helios 44-2 has a super interesting history with Russia taking over a Carl Zeiss factory in Germany, stealing the blueprints and making the Zeiss lens for themselves but with significantly worse quality control which is what gives it the signature swirly bokeh. Super cool.
@@RiposteThis The Zeiss also had a swirly bokeh
I got super lucky with my copy that it's relatively sharp and has plenty of contrast as long as it's not flaring and I absolutely LOVE it for shooting film. That lens paired with Cinestill 800T has such a dreamy look.
@@theowlfromduolingo7982 not really, it’s somewhat there, but if a manufacturing defect in the Helios version due to less care in quality checking the processes that gives it the signature Helios look.
Love how this is more of a conversation than just any other top 10 video.
Great list! The 20mm f/1.8 G is still one of my favorites - incredibly versatile, and basically a GM with G pricing.
“Tight shirt Terry gone touch that camera” is the key takeaway from this video 😂👏🏾
The Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM was my first L-series lens, and I was so excited to finally own a red-ring. Another milestone lens for me was the RF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM; just passed the 4-year mark with that lens, and it is still one of my favorites...it was several steps above anything I'd ever owned at that point.
Awesome video, and it's damn good to see my boy Terry here on the channel. Keep up the great work Gerald
I absolutely love this type of content. You should do more stuff like this and then put it in podcast form. You running a podcast would be the ultimate podcast for filmmakers
I totally agree. Podcast!!
For me it's my Sony 24-70GM, Canon 24-105 L, an anamorphic modded Helios and my Super Takumar 50mm. These are the four lenses i've used the most and never let me down
Yes, Sigma should really think about a mirrorless replacement for the 18-35 1.8. If they could do a fullframe 24-50 with a fast aperture like f2 it would be be a true sucessor and equally legendary
“I’m just a nerdy dude, who likes cameras” Hell yea Terry 💪
I’ll go with the Sony 135mm F1.8 GM. It might not be the most practical lens due to the long focal length, but the images it can produce are just gorgeous.
The 85mm GM is the best lens next to the 135mm GM as far as sony
Gotta put in a good word for the Tamron 28-75 and the 70-180. Without those two lenses, I probably don’t get started after my wrist injury. The combination of optics + size & weight made it possible for me to handle them without pain. The 28-75 g2 is still my single most used lens. And I expect to be getting the 70-180 g2 after I move to Australia.
I just sold my 25-75 and 70-180 in order to get the 35-150 and I'm positive I'm gonna regret getting rid of the 28-75 at some point simply for situations where the tight end and the overall bulk of the 35-150 isn't needed
The 50GM1.2 is real real nice BUT the 135GM1.8 is Magical.
Great lenses and show. My fav the last year was the Sony 70-200 GM 2.8 II. Light weight, internal zoom, photos are amazing.
The sigma 30mm f1.4 EF was the single most influential lens I've ever used. Before owning that lens, I wouldn't say that I had a "style" to my work. That was the lens that helped me discover my style. Haven't used it in probably 5 years but still many of my favorite shots I've ever taken were with that lens.
I had the Nikon version that I got in '08. It spent about 10 years basically glued to my D90. Yeah I went that long before upgraded.
My two favorite lenses have been the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 lens, and then the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens. Neither would probably end up on professional photographers "top 10 best lenses" list, but for me they have been the absolute best lenses I could ask for. I am a true hobby photographer, and those lenses have pretty much stayed on my cameras since I got them, first the 17-50, and then lately the 18-35. They are versatile, sharp (enough), and allowed me to stop focusing on which lens to carry and instead focus on photographing. The 18-35mm is heavy, but the unit I got is way sharper than anything else I have, and on my R7 (which should tell you the price range I'm currently in), it is the best lens I own, followed closely by its big brother, the 50-100mm f/1.8.
Sigma APSC Trio made me learn photography. For beginners these are the lenses to go. Think it's the 56mm that I love the most.
I did a lot of video projects with the 16mm on one camera as my 4k safety shot and the 56mm gimbal mounted on another body for the money shot. Great stuff.
Awesome to see Terry on here! Starting to love the desk scene with visitors, man! Great format
I was blessed to have the 28-200mm 2.8-5.6 as my first Sony full frame lens. Super game changer for me and was a dream to use. Sure, its not the sharpest lens but it doesn't have to be for the price and functionality. It never left my camera for entire first two year of my photography journey. It is relatively cheap, very small & portable, and super versatile for many many different situations. I love this lens so much. I credit this lens to capturing so many of my family memories :D
Great roundup from you both. So I share the love of original Canon 24-108 f4 (on both 5D2 and GH2 with metabones adaptor) and more recently the Sony 20 1.8, but the lenses that keep delivering on my A7R3 are: Canon 70-300 L with metabones adaptor, Sony 28 f2, Voigtlander 40 f1.2 & 65 f2 macro (both manual but amazing colours) and lately Tamron 28-200 f2.8-5.6. Sony G master zooms (for wildlife) are on wish list but until then I’m good.
I use the Sony 20mm 1.8 ALL the time and love it. So small and light weight but great quality. Auto focus works really well. Can't go wrong with that lens.
Great topic! My first paidwork camera was a GH5 and I had bought the Pana-Leica 25mm 1.4. This is one of my favorite lens, even having moved on from M43. The image it produces is so pleasing. Its warm, creamy AND sharp. I've even brought it with me as the only lens for a trip in Vietnam on a GH3 in 2015 and it was able to handle anything. I've filmed some great stuff with it paired with a GH5s. I don't even know if it has flaws like CA, etc. (and I don't much care lawl).
Hearing you guys nerd out over lenses together was so awesome to watch
It's great to see you guys collaborating. Great video!
So awesome to hear. Thank you
For me it's the Sony Zeiss 55mm F1.8! I fell in love with this lens before I even owned a FF camera and swore I'd buy it the moment I got a FF camera. I have, and will never part with it! The contrast and rendering on it straight out of camera is just absolutely something else! Love it to pieces!
The one lens for me is the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8. It’s sharp, light, versatile, and creates beautiful b-roll and images. To any new Sony users, put this on your list of lenses to try!
Great video Gerald! Been on a kick of watching your videos the last day with a newborn at home. Gotta have something to watch while bottle feeding 😂
I've been shooting photos and videos for the past 10 years (started with an iPhone 5c, then to a Lumix G85, then a BMPCC 4K, and then a Sony A7IV), however none of that was my own gear. I FINALLY bought my first camera this year, the Sony A6600, and I have got to say the 18-135mm 3.5-5.6 kit lens is severely underrated!
I shot with a Canon 70-200mm 2.8f L IS USM, which still produces great images today given the price and age of the lens, and the 18-135mm out performs it in both quality and versatility. I also just recently got into macro and fell in love with the Laowa 90mm f2.8 2x Ultra Macro.
Ty Gerald for all of the help you have provided for countless enthusiasts and professionals alike with your hard work over the years, and ty for providing me with another channel (Terry) to check out💙
Great video! What a lovely talk you had, so relaxed and wholesome. I definitely didn't guess that the beercan would show up here but what am I gonna say, never used it for video but it was awesome for pictures with the Sony a65 back in the day.
The 20mm 1.8G is one of my favorite lenses ever. It is excellent in every way and lives on my 2nd cam for shooting events. The Main cam always rocks the Tamron 35-150mm f2.0-2.8 cause as you said, versatility. Having 6 of the 10 lenses you guys mentioned either still in my bag or having them used for a long time in the past is kinda cool. And yeah man, that BMPCC4K setup... Exchange the BM4k with a GH5 and add a Ninja V, perfect run&gun setup still. And my god was I looking for the 120-300 for a long time. I would still get it if the used prices here in central europe drop ever. I shoot occasional sports and motorsports and am with you here, the 120-300 range is just perfect for that candid shots.
Love your chemistry. One of your best videos Gerald, love to see fellow photographers together having a ball and sharing some info. And often times we don’t know work you do outside of TH-cam and your hockey stories, etc…are great to hear.
The collab I knew I needed.
I have a 24-105 f4 ef II , and now an rf 24-105 f4. That range is my go to for everyday photo shooting. Then I jump into my rf 70-200 f4 when I need more reach.
I want the f2.8s, but ain’t no regular enthusiast dude that has the capital to dump into 2.8 over 4. One can dream though.
I love the Sony 24mm, and I agree about the focus breathing. Everything has to be manual focus because of that. Do not use as an autofocus when filming.
Voigtlander 35mm f1.4 VM II, a super compact M-mount rangefinder lens, modelled after the pre-asph Leica Summilux but with a more toned down look. This second version also eliminated the focus shift of the first version. So awesome to have such a tiny full frame 35mm f1.4 lens that can be full of character wide open but sharp and clean when stopped down.
I'm glad you guys talked about the Sigma 18-35/1.8! That lens is legendary, I would love if they did a version 2 on all the mirrorless mount today, it would be amazing on E and X mount especially.
@TerryWarfield you're the man. Sony 24 mm f/1,4 GM and Sony 50 mm f/1,2 GM are my always go-to lens
A few quick picks from me. First the Canon EF-S 15-85 for being the first lens I bought and the one that made me want to stay in the Canon crop DSLR ecosystem the longest. Then the Canon EF 100/2.8L, which I used mostly for portraits and was the first "fast" lens I shot consistently as such once I got the RP (it was hopeless trying to use this with the 6D) - this is the lens which for me which sold the upgrade to mirrorless and to faster gear. Third the Samyang 85/1.4 for Sony E-mount, my first real portrait lens, it had oodles of both character, swirly bokeh, as well as sharpness - where it fell off was the low-light focusing capabilities. Then the Sony 70-350, imminently portable and great for casual birding, sold me on Sony APS-C mirrorless and then I even kept it when I got fed up with Sony APS-C mirrorless. And finally the Fuji X 16-80/4, which sold me on and is keeping me committed to the Fuji X Mount for APS-C mirrorless.
Absolutely loving the new format of these videos. So entertaining!
17:09 thank god you mentioned this Terry! No GLOAT list is complete without this masterpiece of a lens!!!!
I really wish Sigma would redo the 120-300 for mirrorless because it was a beast
They actually did 3 versions
EX DG HSM (no OS)
EX DG OS HSM
DG OS Sport - basically same optics but built like a tank and I think had an uprated AF system
There's a 4th version. They made one with the old painting (the crinkle finish) and one with the smooth finish of the same optical design. The Sports version has much smaller tolerances, so it's on average an optically better lens than the OS HSM.
The 35-150 is my all time favorite, so versatile for events is a real game changer. As honorable mention I would say the Sigma 40mm 1.4, easily the sharpest lens that I ever had. I loved it so much even when I switch to Sony I sent it to Sigma to swap the mount.
Great to hear from Terry! The dynamic in this video is perfect--informative but relaxed.
The collab we need
For me it's the Tamron 35-150 2-2.8 and the Rokinon Cine 85mm t/1.5. My two best-loved lenses, one from the beginning of my career and one from my most recent chapter. That little Rokinon still has a really special image quality to it.
Yeah that Tamron 35-150 is pretty much perma-mounted on one my bodies too ;). The other lens that I absolutely love is the Sony 200-600. I still can't believe how good that thing is for wildlife, particularly when paired with the A1. Incredible combo!
My 50mm 1.2 Gmaster is such a cheat code 😂
Built my entire business off the Sigma 18-35mm 1.8, metabones XL + GH5 went insane.
Sigma 18-35 f/1.8. Legendary. Used to rock it with my Sony a6300 - completely changed my career and photography.
Gerald's enthusiasm is contagious! A real photophile if I have ever seen one.
My favorite lens I've ever used was the Voigtlander 40mm f1.4. It has so much interesting character as well as just being super tiny.
Great video Gerald. Good to see Terry on the channel. I own the 17-28 and owned the Canon 24-105 back when I was shooting weddings in mid-2000's. Neither one are fantastic optically but they get the job done. I have also shot with the 35-150 and the Sony 24 and 35 f1.4 lenses. Now, those are optical beasts. All great picks. I would add the Sigma 85 f1.4 for Sony to the list.
Sony 135GM. I love that lens so much that I force it into use cases that make it difficult to use. I absolutely adore the images it can produce.
I agree, that is a stellar lens! I love the Voigtlander 65mm f2 macro (1:2) as well, the images and colours with that lens are gorgeous.
Same lol! Ive used the 50 1.2 GM, 85 1.2 GM but i prefer the look of the 135 1.8. The compression, sharpness, and bokeh are top tier for me
I also try to use this lens as much as I can, Ieven have a full body family portrait that I used this lens for. Had to step back 20-30 feet to make it work lol
i bought the Voigtlander and i was comparing the image quality with my Sony GM 50mm 1.4 and they both look identical so close that i don't think i'm going to keep it. it's an amazing piece of glass but the fact that i can take similar looking photos with my 50mm GM and with super fast autofocus and get like identical results without messing with Manual focus is really a deal breaker to me. i will return it and get the 135 GM instead. @@Edwin--
@@stharlingdr I think they are all great lenses, but the Voigtlander 65mm f2 and Sony 50mm f1.4 are of course different lens types. The Voigtlander being a macro lens with a 0.5x magnification, and the Sony only with 0.14x, so for close-up macro shots there certainly is a significant difference. If you would use the Voigtlander as an all-round walk around lens, then I am sure they will be more similar than different and the Voitglander even a bit heavy compared to the Sony 50mm and less convenient. But I don't really like autofocus for marcro, prefer manual. The 135mm GM is of course a completely different focal length, and therefore look, and in my opinion one of the best lenses in the Sony line-up. If you have a good application for that more niche focal length, I am sure you have made a great choice and you are likely to be very happy with it. The 135mm is fun to make panoramas with too, by stitching multiple photos together. You will get amazing detail. The viewing angle of that lens is 18 degrees, so if you rotate your tripod head 10 degrees between each photo you get sufficient overlap to stitch the photos well in your photo editor.
So after playing around with the voigtlander last night I noticed the it have better and more accurate color reproduction than the GM also the contrast is better so I’m considering keeping the voitg
This was such a nice video to watch. Really enjoyed the talk between the two of you.
Dope seeing you both! I agree with all of Terry's picks. I'd say the 50mm-100mm Sigma is also an honorable mention for me. Not many people even knew about the lens but I'm pretty sure it's the only zoom lens in the world where you can shoot at 100mm at f1.8
MFT nerd here. All the Olympus Pro Primes are fantastic and have made my career significantly better as the only native lenses that can give you a DOF similar to larger size sensors.
My Tamron 17-28 2.8 is also by far my most used lens. I got lucky with my model as it is crazy sharp throughout the whole frame. Love that compact thing for traveling 💯
This was so much fun to watch. Love the new format!
Glad to see two of my lens make the list! The 20mm f1.8 G is the most used on my camera: ultra wide with a nice slight distortion, great optics, fast and pleasant dof for a wide. So light and versatile.
The 35 1.4 GM is the second, tack sharp, fast, light and beautiful shots from it
This was a great colab. Fun, informative and entertaining.
I agree about the Minolta 70-210 f4 “beercan”. Bought the smooth manual focus version in like new condition and adapted it to my Fujifilm cameras. Love it!
When I was on Panasonic gh5 the sigma 18-35 was a beast. Now that I’m on Sony I’d say the sigma 24-70 is my fav.
I love the Veydra Mini Primes T2.2. They were the first affordable "cinema" lenses for MFT. Too bad Veydra went under but they were brought back as Meike. I'd still say Veydras were superior although the optical formula is similar. But the Veydras had a constant color tone, where I think the 35 Meike leans a little more magenta than the others, if I recall.
Its so relaxing listening to you talk about camera stuff!
Such fun video! It's like friends having a chat - nothing pretentious, nothing technical - all heart. Loved it!
For me, it's the Sigma Art 24-70 f2.8 (Sony E-Mount). Purely because it's my workhorse. Perfect for video and photos with incredible sharpness and a constant f2.8 aperture. It rarely comes off of my A7 IV.
Mine has to be the 85mm f/1.8 from Sony! It’s my first lens that I bought for my first Sony camera, and because of how tight it is, it taught me how to use my surroundings to my advantage
Sony 35 1.4 GM and 50 1.2 GM were very inspiring ever since i got them, people love the look so much. (Ditched my 24-70 GM for those) Honorable mention to the 135 1.8
22:58 I’m not sure it’s fair to call the 90mm Macro antiquated, since AFAIK Sony hasn’t yet come out with an updated version. I just picked one up for 700 bucks new, about half the original price, which does reflect that it doesn’t have the latest tech, but I still feel like it’s an amazing purchase.
The studio looks absolutely fantastic with his skin tone! You honestly really nailed the new studio and is such a nice contrast to the hyper sterile all white competition
Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8. Its a lens that represents a big step up as a photographer and have taken some of my favourite shots with it.
I love this look and format Gerald, great stuff. I absolutely loved the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 for MF thirds. That lens is special... I should never have sold it. Again, awesome episode... perhaps you and Terry can be the next Dynamic YT duo?
Sony GM 50 1.2. I’ve never been a fan of this focal length but I keep coming back to it. It’s just so pleasant to use.
Tight shirt Terry in the house 💪🏾 (Pause, lol).
Love the collaboration and networking
Great video! Love the reasoning instead of just sharpness. My favorite is the Lumix 24-105 F4, cause it's my most used.
Same for me. I am fairly new to professional photography so i bought the S1 with 24-105 f4 because it was selling at almost same price as sony a7iii body at the time, it's been 3 years and i have rarely felt the need to buy another lens so far. Great lens, love it.
@geraldundone you should compare the samyang and the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8
Great to see Terry on this channel! What do you suggest guys for X-Mount system? So far I have almost twin compact lenses 23mm and 50mm f2 and also a bit weird Laowa 9mm f2.8 but was wondering about Viltrox 13mm f1.4 for video. Or maybe going wild and taking some telephoto 😅
While I was all about 24-70 f/2.8s and then there was my versatile Nikon 24-120 f/4 which was sharper than it needed to be, so many of my money-makers were shot through the classic Nikon 14-24 f/2.8. From real estate and architecture to landscape and travel, that wide zoom continued to amaze me. BTW, my 18-200 kit lens on a Nikon APS-C body was also a big money maker and one I had on the camera for outdoor events, travel, and even corporate jobs. These days, I put on the 12-40 f/2.8 on my MFT cameras and I'm happy since there's no money pressure.
The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is my go to for photo and video! Also use the FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS once, surprised me quite a bit.
Such a great video! And great to see Terry in the hot seat. I had a smirk on my face throughout. As a music shooter I own a few mentioned including...Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 This is some bloody lens and permanently bolted to one of my A7RV's, Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM, Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM, and the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 I've had this lens since my Canon days and is a TANK but is one of the best lenses every made. And it still performs with the MS 11.
My two pence worth would include from my Canon days the 16-35 f2.8, 24-70 f/2.8 and the 70-200 f/2.8 Three work horses that took the punishment and still kept going. Nowadays being a Sony Shooter I desided to get the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 when it came out and it's deadly. I've already mentioned the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 which in my book is one of the best pieces of glass ever made. On my A7RV it's unreal and then lastly the Sony 200-600 for me is such a great lens. I've used it outdoors and indoors for music concerts and its deadly
Great to see Terry, this could be the start of something...And the new running title, Mr. Off the Cuff and Mr. Technician
Great video! My favorite lens that I own is the 14mm GM. I use it for everything including walk around, travel, landscape and I love the different perspective you get for even more mundane shots.
I've owned a Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 for a year now and it is still surprising me every time I use it. A truly phenomenal lens that has nothing to envy to the Sony GM series.
For me my #1. lens of all time would have to be the Sigma 30mm F1.4 for APS-C cameras. It was either $299 or $399, but this lens was ranked on DxOMark in early 2017 as the 2nd sharpest lens for Sony APS-C cameras behind the Sony 85mm F1.4 GM. This was my first "nifty fifty" style lens that got me into photography right after my first son was born. On my Sony A6500 it was a 45mm focal length and my absolute work horse which fueled my fire to start my own photography side business. My #2. would have to be the Sony 55mm F1.8 which was my first true portrait lens. With an adjusted APS-C focal length of 82.5mm it was perfect for portraits and tack sharp. And my #3. is the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II. After upgrading to full frame with the Sony A7IV this lens changed my perception of how good zoom lenses could truly be. Before that I was a prime only shooter.
Lovely discussion- had a great time listening to this while editing at the office.
I miss my Sigma 24-32 F2, that lens was amazing, it fulfilled everything I wanted from a zoom for travel and portraits. I hope it reappears for E mount
This video was really great, guys - much love and the list is on point.
I have the Sigma 120-300 2.8 from my days of shooting outdoor high school soccer games. Most games started at 7pm so the 2.8 was clutch!
It’s the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 EF-S for me.
I used it on MFT with a speedbooster to get ultra wide, I used it on a canon m50 as, I used it on an a7s ii with a speedbooster to get ultra wide slowmo, despite the 2x crop and I still use it with a speedbooster to get ultra wide 4K120p on an A6700 despite its 2.4x crop. (It’s a 18mm equivalentish lens for that)
In addition to that I’m using it adapted to my XT-1 from time to time.
Like with the sigma 18-35 you also get full frame coverage for 15mm-16mm so it’s usable for that.
What a workhorse of a lens.
Omg Terry! Love that you two collaborated on this video
I love this format! Good job!
I'm a nikon pro but the canon 50mm 1.4 gold ring and 24-105 f4 changed my life early in my photography game. and the tamron 85mm and nikkor 50 1.4 were heavy hitters later on. still heavily using the tamron 85 to this day.
I don’t know how Gerald hasn’t hit 1 million subscribers yet. Amazing content!
I’ll watch you guys instead of Fallon anytime! 😂 Fantastic format! Great information! I’m a new FX3 shooter and I went with the 50 1.2 GM over the 35 but I’ve always wanted to pick it up... Got me thinking about it again. Great show!
My go-to landscape lens is the Canon EF 16 - 35mm F/4 L lens. I Adapt it to a Sony A7R3. I tried the Tamron Sony E mount 17mm - 28mm F/2.8 and even the Sony 24mm F/1.4 GM but they sometimes have lens flare problems with certain landscape situations (I use many filters and long exposures so I am not able to use the provided lens hoods). The Canon EF 16-35mm F/4 L lens never had any issues with flaring. I kept the Sony GM 24mm F/1.4 for Astrophotography and to walk around with. I also like the Leica M mount Voigtlander 50mm F/1.2 with a close-focusing helicoid adapter for my Sony. Great video!
I've been loving my Voigtlander 35mm f2 lens. The feel of it, the size, the weight when using metal instead of plastic. And it's just an overall terrific lens
Terry is Awesome! You guys would make an unbeatable podcast team!!
Which camera do you use on your 35/1.4 gm?