I agree 1000% with your assessment. I only own 4 lenses, and they cover everything for my needs. #1 - Sony 24-105 f4 - (Best all around lens for walking around, travel, etc. great do-all workhorse) #2 -Sony 100-400 GM - (Best all around 'outdoors', in the wild, or sports, nature, etc. has great minimum focus distance) #3 -Sony 16-35 F2.8 GM - (low light, tight places, landscape, and astro shots) #4 - Sony Zeiss Batis 85 F1.8 - (creative, low light, street, portraits etc.) (I also have a 1.4 Teleconverter for the 100-400 for wildlife, birds, etc.) To be honest . . . If I was forced to have ONLY 1 lens, it would be the 24-105 . . . with the 100-400 a really close second. Great review. Cheers.
I totally agree. Bought this lens recently on eBay brand new for less than $900. I chose this lens because I wanted Sony native lenses, it's weather sealed plus F4 keeps the size, weight, and price down. OSS and focal range (even further when I programmed the button on the lens for APS-C mode) on this lens had a lot to do with my decision. I have it on my A7IV and pair it with my 50mm 1.2 GM for wedding and travel. I take 90% of my pictures with these 2 lenses. Great stuff. Sub
Question please: I have an A7 IV as well, and use Sigma lenses. But I get the feeling there is zero stabilization in camera with them. Will this lens, the 24-105 in question, give me much improved stabilization for run and gun video? As I have a Sigma 24-70 now, the descision is really all about stabilization. Thanks!
Actually, the blur on the background is directly proportional to the aperture's opening in mm. Because of this, the 105mm at F:4 will get you a (infinitesimally) blurrier background than a 70mm at F:2.8 ( 105/4 = 26mm, 70/2.8 = 25mm) 🙂
This is one of the few lenses that works with A7R5 latest firmware for 8stop stabilization ....one of the main reasons why i have not replaced it with the new lighter 20-70f4
Can’t agree more. Hesitated about the new 24-70 GM2 but didn’t take the step. Went for a second hand 12-24f4 lens. The same remark for the “less sharp” corners vs the f2.8. But use it at f10 most of the time on my 7r V (landscape) and the extreme corners are a little less sharp but have to pixel peep at 200%. Enjoy a lot doing focus stacking (finally available) with this lens. Will certainly do it with the 24-105 as well. Gives me new challenges. And indeed for astrophotography I’m using f1.4 or f2 lenses, also easy to find on the second hand market.
I own the equivalent lens for my Canon R mirrorless camera & it really is a beauty. f4 makes portraits / group shots sharp & the extra zoom up to 105 allows you to capture candid shots without intruding on your subject. I will always carry this focal length lens, no matter what. Recently my 70-200 went in for service, leaving me with just this lens to shoot sporting events. It's amazing how creative you can be when forced to use only this lens. Loved it..! If you can afford this lens on any system (not just Sony), then get it.. You'll not be disappointed.
This is the first lens i bought with my Sony A7IV… since then I bought other lenses… but still… most of the time, the 24-105 is the one on the camera. So in general… I totally agree with what you’ve said
Yep thats exactly my point. There can always be a specific situation that requires a specific lens. But the 24-105mm will have you covered most of the time!
I loved this lens but as I get older, I found carrying weight harder. Even though this is a light lens, the new 20-70 F4 is lighter. Have swapped the 24-105 for this newer lighter one, and have not regretted it. As you say, each to their own.
Have to agree. That 20-70 is something of a lens. On a Sony A7CR or R5, it's easy to go into crop mode and stretch the long end to 105mm and still maintain great image quality.
The 24-105 f4 G is my most used lens. Recently I‘ve done some comparisons to figure out how sharp it is on landscapes and it performs very well at all focal lengths at 42 MP. I‘ll definitely continue using it for travel and general purpose.
Before I started to shoot Sony, I checked out their lens lineup to see what they offered. For me weight was a major concern and video usage was another. While I liked how the 24-70 GM2 felt on the A7R V, I also wanted a lens with a bit more reach. What I really wanted was the E 70-350 f/4 lens, for use out in nature. The 24-105 along with the A7R V is a good match for everyday use for video and when I want t bit more reach, for photo use, I can switch to APSC mode and get closer. This lens should be a bit sharper and I hope Sony updates its motors in the future. It’s not bad but, testing it against their newer lens with the XD motors, it feels like an update is warranted.
I agree with you. I have same camera and lens for 5 years. I took many photos and videos and uploaded many videos on my TH-cam channel. I love this combination. I am waiting a9iii or A1ii or a7rvi.
I´ll second that! Doing mostly handheld run-and-gun I use this lens 90-95 % of the time. For low light I use the 35mm f1.8 and for tele I use the 200-600mm. And for macro the 90mm f2.8 - I consider the new Viltrox 16mm f 1.8 for wideangle - as the 24-105mm as you also mention - is not so wide for all shots. The 16-35mm f2.8 would be nicer but also a lot more expensive.
sure for outside during daytime and studio - it's a great lens, however, as I am mostly in very low light situations in clubs and on festival during night-time, I really need f2.8. Also 24mm is not wide enough by far. If I had to go with one lens and one lens only, it would choose the Sigma 16-28 f2.8... and this is the long end. On my b-cam, I have my 12mm Fisheye.
Just bought a 20-70 new for a little under $800. Had a lot of trouble deciding between the 20-70 and 24-105. Basically whichever I was going to get a deal I was happy with was the one I was getting. 20-70 is lighter, more compact, sharper, and I will enjoy 20mm. Aperture ring is a plus.
I agree with your main statement. Being a mFT-guy, my all-in-one lens is the Olympus 12-100mm F4 PRO on my OM-1. It corresponds to a 24-200mm full frame lens, and therefore it ist extremely versatile for nearly everything. I shoot about 75% of my images with it.
My experience as well, just came back form Japan and used that one for more than half of my shots, the rest using the 7-14 and 100-400 (and the Leica DG 9mm f1.7, a fantastic street lens). Now you know my travel kit...
I got lucky and bought this lens for $700 in mint condition. Wow what a lens! I’m very content with its sharpness and that extra bit of focal length, however I put it back in the camera bag once the sun sets. Overall great lens and one of the few Sony native lenses that I’ll spend the extra cash on.
I initially bought this lens for my A7Riii as a travel lens but found it so good that I left it on the camera most of the time. Wasn't expecting the Sony 24-105 to be as sharp as it is. Back when I had a Canon 6D I upgraded the 24-105 f4, which was quite soft, for the 24-70 f2.8 and regretted it. Image quality was much better but lost so much versatility.
My next choice. I love fixed focus lenses, but...sometimes it´s hard to switch lens while traveling. This one looks versatile, and also, considering that f4 is fine as 90% of my shots are during the day or like so. Good summary man!
Whats this lens like for keeping focus when zooming in and out? Im looking for a zoom lens for filming football matches and the current lens i have loses focus when zooming in and out quickly. Cheers.
Pretty much any photography lens will change focus when zooming. What you are referring to is called a "parfocal lens". These lenses don't change focus as you zoom in or out. Typically these are cinema lenses.
Very nice video man! I got myself the 35-150 Tamron, not exactly sure if I made the right choice. Sometimes its a little too heavy and not wide enough - I'll certainly miss the F2 at 35mm and F2.8 at 150mm though...
Glad you liked the video Stefan! I think there's always something that one lens does better than the other or something that could be improved on every lens. The perfect lens perhaps doesn't exist. Unless someone figures out how to build a 14-600mm f1.4 😅
Thanks for the interesting comments on this lens. This lens is one of the best. When I bought into the Sony system a few years back, the 24-70 2.8 version 1 was not quite as good as this lens (according to research I did at the time) and so the 24-105 was given the sheer performance, weight and cost a very good buy. I also bought the 16-35 2.8 which is an amazing lens if you are interested in wide angle shots.
Your'e nearly right 🙂. For me 24mm wide angle is not wide enough, so I added a Sigma F2.8 14-24mm an a Samyang F2.8 12mm fisheye lens to my collection.
Agree! First lens I bought for Sony and only one I had for a while. I use it less these days as my collection has grown, but if I had to pick one… this might be it.
I had this lens on my Sony A7iv and was happy with results but still needed a second lens resulting in more weight. Net result sold it and purchased a Tamron 28-200 which gives me more flexibility and less weight to carry.
How I shoot, I need the F2.8. From the current options out there 24-70mm Sony and sigma, Tamron 35-150mm, and Tamron 28-75mm. The Tamron 28-75mm g2 wins for its weight. For projects 24mm prime gm, 50mm prime gm, and 70-200mm gm ii.
I considered this lens but since im not a full frame shooter and have no plans to be, the 18-105 G was a better choice. It is has constant f4 and internal zoom which I do love. It lives on my 6400 and occasionally I take the old nex 7 out for a spin.
So i shoot concerts, and I own the 70-200 2.8 gm ii, which I chose to spend the extra money since i shoot really close up shots with it. Now I’m looking for either this one to add or the 20-70.. i lean towards this one cause price is really good. But at concerts, shooting in low lighting is hard so I’m doubting if the 2.8 is a better option… sharpness wise I don’t really have a fav since I will shoot mostly wide overview shots with it and no insane close ups.
I do not have the 24-105 G, but the18-135 F3.5-5.6 OSS lens that actually comes as a kit lens. It is not the sharpest or fastest, and it wasn't worth that much on the used market so I kept, and I find it basically lives on my camera. It is only specific situations that I need specific focal length + aperture.
Would you recommend the A7III for an amateur? And would this lens be a good choice for sports photography? And if not or if there is a better one specifically for that which one would you recommend?Thanks!
Yes, I can definitely recommend the A7iii unless you have the funds for the a7iv. It depends what kind of sports photography, but I would say the range on this lens is too short for sports. I would recommend something longer like a 70-200 or even longer.
I just switched from Canon dSLR to Sony mirrorless, and this lens was the first one I bought for the Sony, as my previous "can't do without" Canon lens was... the Canon EF 24-105 f/4.0. 😁
I love this lens. It’s almost always on my A1, and A7 IV. It is a bit heavy, but it’s sharp and fast. If I could only have one lens on my camera for a worldwide trip, the 24-105 would be it……
DXO mark and various TH-camrs have rated the sharpness of this lens on par or better than the 24-70 GM (gen 1). I’ve had this lens for 3 years and my copy is sharp as balls. I actually tone it down with a Tiffen Glimmer Glass diffusion filter. It’s a fantastic lens and the OSS and reach make it worth it. (I used to have the 24-70 and I do like the rendering on that lens slightly more). On my FX6 and A7Siii the extra stop of light is a nice to have not a need to have. As for bokeh, tons! You just need to step back and zoom in.
... and, you could try out the Minolta AF version (f3.5 - 4.5), in manual mode with a cheap adapter, just to see what happens when you photograph within these lens lengths. I find that my eyes see certain pictures that reflect the focal length of the lenses I currently use.
Thanks for this video Stan, I'm currently usingbthe 28 - 70 kit lens (started my photo journey in February) and although it's a great starter, I feel I want that little bit more reach to get certain shots in the streets that I feel to uncomfortable getting closer to subject and shooting. I've been looking at thos lens and your video has convinced me that it's what I want to couple my camera before looking at primes in future. Awesome video - informative and answered all the questions I've been asking myself. Subbed and look forward your videos. Oh and nice shots by the way 👍
Thanks for the video, I have a sony Alpha 7 iii and a sony 85mm 1.8 for portraits, I would like to add a lens for travel. And I'm hesitating between the SONY 24-105mm G OSS and the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2. I'm afraid that f4 will be limited at night, after which I still have my 85mm 1.8, but I'll be limited on the focal length. Any advice on which one to choose? Thanks :)
@@SightseeingStan yes and it’s pretty expensive too. In my country I can get this Sony lens for 690€ and more or less the same price for the tamron. But the new sigma is 1650€. I really don’t know which one I should buy between the Tamron and the Sony. I think since I already have a f1.8 lens for portrait maybe the f4 of the Sony shouldn’t bother me and I should go for it to get the extra range
The 18-105 is a great lens and you will not regret buying it. Just go for a used one in good condition or wait for an offer on it (it's usually on offer in amazon). I got mine for 377 euros. 500 - 600 euros for it is a no go.
I picked one up after purchasing my FX-6. For two reasons: 1. The FX-6 has no IBIS because of the internal ND filters. 2. I use my 24-70 F/2.8 G-Master for my FX-3 and dedicated for my A7IV for all of my commercial photography work. I wanted a dedicated lens on my FX-6 . Rarely, do I use another lens on that camera and I always have it in the bag with the lens and accessories mounted and ready to go.
@@SightseeingStan Of course using F/2.8 and F/1.4 lenses I was worried about an F/4 not letting enough light in….but I forgot about that 12,800 ISO and it sooo clean! No noise at all…..
@@csmvideoproductions7359 Yep totally.. 👍 it really depends on how your camera deals with low light. But for sure everyone has differents needs, so there's not a "one-for-all" solution!
Totally! I’ve used this lens with a7s3 for 6 months. A7s3 high iso def justifies the F4. Also love the oss. But!! Personally I like lumix color more so sold all of them yesterday.
@@SightseeingStan true, but a lot of Sony cameras have IBIS so the Lens stabilization it's not so much needed when you have in body stabilization. If you look at Canon cameras, you will notice that the lens stabilization works in collaboration with the In body stabilization, Sony cameras don't work like that. For Sony, the lens stabilization override the camera stabilization. I'm pretty sure thats the case. Correct me if I'm wrong. Enjoy the video though.
So right Stan, I like the G lenses, having the 24-105, 70-200/f4 and 200-600 I wish that Sony makes a 24-240 II G OSS F4 , had the 24-240 oss...to heavy, big and slow... focus distance was bad to...
I'm not on sony - I'm on panasonic after selling off my canon stuff and opted for the 24-105 because I travel and have a toddler and can't be lugging a backpack full of glass around anymore and swapping lenses while my child is running off. I will say though that one reason to get the 24-70 GM II is it's insanely sharp and has great optics maybe the best of any standard zoom ever made. Being said, do you need that? I think your photos with the 24-105 look amazing - so obviously the answer's no especially for landscape/travel type photography. Maybe for mid to high end commercial work where you can justify the cost or maybe as an established wedding photographer. For a lot of us pro-sumer type folks who I think make up a lot of the market flirting that line of higher end enthusiast who takes paid gigs once in a blue moon - the IQ of most your major manufacturers' 24-105 is going to be plenty good to put out portfolio worthy images.
I went tamron 28200, I just would like that tamron could have put OSS on it...still I'm very courious about this lens,..I may get it at least to test it out...
I have this lens now since 4 weeks too and uploaded a video too 🎥 for me the perfect all in one lens for my small ZVE1 👍 best cinematic greetings from germany
The G line does not refer to semi-pro glass. It is actually professional grade, the equivalent of Canon's L line. I believe G stands for 'Gold' or 'Grand'. It originates from the pre-mirrorless era where you had G glass for the Minolta and Sony A-mount. You had no G master back then, this is a recent thing to identify the cream of the cream.
If you're going to do macro, landscapes or specific then a sony or zeiss f2ish for serious pics. Or even an adapted lens. But for speed and versatility either this or the dinky little plastic 28-60 is very pleasingly sharp and snappy. Even if it has zero switches or buttons.
Great video, what do you recommend between A6700 + sigma 17-70 2.8 And A7iv + this lens you reviewed For someone who wants to shoot mostly cinematic videos on hikes, travels, motorcycles, cars and potentially make mini films ?
Sure, it's versatile enough. I don't know if there are any dark environments you'll be shooting in or perhaps at night? Because depending on your camera, the f4 aperture on this lens might not be ideal in that case.
@@SightseeingStanThat's a good point. I was thinking more for during the day use. I have a 50mm 1.8, so in any case, I could use that as a backup. And I have a 70-200 1.8, but that is just too big and too heavy to bring to the park. Thank you!
I love it. I paired the 24-105 f4 with 16-35 PZ f4, and this combo is great for my needs. I just need a 100-400 GM + 2x converter, but that will have to wait :D
It depends on the users application... I used a Tamron 28-105 F/ 2:8 for years as my walk around lens; I’ve since stop using it and went back to Prime lens for my application…
I would say that a photography lens is not ideal for crash zooms, as it will need to refocus when you zoom. Depending on your camera, it might be fast enough for what you want to do. So not sure. The best thing for crash zooms is a parfocal zoom lens.
I only own 5 lenses, and it does all i need it to do. 1, Sony FE 24-70 f2.8 GM ( everyday workhorse 2. Sony FE 16-35 f2.8 GM ( landscapes, real estate. 3. Sony FE 70-200 f4 G OSS (wildlife, portraits. 4. Sony FE 90 Macro f2.8 G OSS (insects, flowers, etc. 5. Sony FE 50 f1.8
I don't own this lens, but from what I've seen and heard it is a beautiful all-round lens. Personally the lens that lives on my camera is the 28-75mm 2.8 from Tamron. It's marginally longer than the 24-105 and a fair bit lighter. I use the 2.8 aperture a lot and especially after getting an A7R IV I find that I rarely bother carrying longer lenses, since I can easily crop in post.
I think it's more a question of how well your camera performs at a slightly higher ISO. The difference between f2.8 or f4 is one stop of light. So if you're shooting f2.8 at ISO100, you could shoot f4 at ISO200 and theoretically it would be the same amount of light.
I haven't used that lens but I heard good things about it. I guess it comes down to your needs and other lenses you have or might purchase in the future.
thankfully the APS-C alternative is cheaper, smaller and partially better: the 17-55 2.8 types. And for a good reason nobody talks about a standard zoom on full frame, because its either a standard lens in their lineup so not worth mentioning, or they dont use/need it at all. If something is the "only lens you really need", its something like a 24-70 2.8 or even 2.0 on full frame with higher MP count to crop in for the missing 35mm focal length.
While comparing to 24-70 gm surely makes pricing stand out, I wonder if Sigma 24-70 2.8 wont be actually a better alternative? Bokeh will be nicer on Sigma, but obviously you loosing a bit on far end.
Hey Eyal. This video was entirely filmed with the a7iii and the 24-105: th-cam.com/video/jXGu0x3ANAc/w-d-xo.html Of course the drone footage was shot with a drone 😉
This is the only lens I've had for years. Its met every style I've needed for it, it's always quality. Yes, I'd love a quality 50mm lens, but the price they are these days is ridiculous.
Would this lens be a good choice for sports photography? And if not or if there is a better one specifically for that which one would you recommend?Thanks!
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I agree 1000% with your assessment.
I only own 4 lenses, and they cover everything for my needs.
#1 - Sony 24-105 f4 - (Best all around lens for walking around, travel, etc. great do-all workhorse)
#2 -Sony 100-400 GM - (Best all around 'outdoors', in the wild, or sports, nature, etc. has great minimum focus distance)
#3 -Sony 16-35 F2.8 GM - (low light, tight places, landscape, and astro shots)
#4 - Sony Zeiss Batis 85 F1.8 - (creative, low light, street, portraits etc.)
(I also have a 1.4 Teleconverter for the 100-400 for wildlife, birds, etc.)
To be honest . . . If I was forced to have ONLY 1 lens, it would be the 24-105 . . . with the 100-400 a really close second.
Great review.
Cheers.
Nice setup! And I agree with the 100-400 coming in second! What an amazing lens that is!! 👍
underrated?! i've never heard anything but glowing reviews about that glass, which is why I own it and love it! I like your photos, nice work!
Thanks a lot 👍
I totally agree. Bought this lens recently on eBay brand new for less than $900. I chose this lens because I wanted Sony native lenses, it's weather sealed plus F4 keeps the size, weight, and price down. OSS and focal range (even further when I programmed the button on the lens for APS-C mode) on this lens had a lot to do with my decision. I have it on my A7IV and pair it with my 50mm 1.2 GM for wedding and travel. I take 90% of my pictures with these 2 lenses. Great stuff. Sub
Thanks so much! 👍
Question please: I have an A7 IV as well, and use Sigma lenses. But I get the feeling there is zero stabilization in camera with them. Will this lens, the 24-105 in question, give me much improved stabilization for run and gun video? As I have a Sigma 24-70 now, the descision is really all about stabilization. Thanks!
@@jamescohenyes, Sony lenses with OSS are much better 💯
Actually, the blur on the background is directly proportional to the aperture's opening in mm.
Because of this, the 105mm at F:4 will get you a (infinitesimally) blurrier background than a 70mm at F:2.8 ( 105/4 = 26mm, 70/2.8 = 25mm) 🙂
But should you compare 105mm with 70mm, or 70/4 and 70/2.8...
@@Tom-tz9hi Read again slowly :-)
I learned something extremely valuable today. Thank you!
wow never think of it ! i have the zeiss 24-70 f4 but not happy with it
This is one of the few lenses that works with A7R5 latest firmware for 8stop stabilization ....one of the main reasons why i have not replaced it with the new lighter 20-70f4
What are the other reasons? Iìm tossing between the two lenses . thanks in advance!
Can’t agree more. Hesitated about the new 24-70 GM2 but didn’t take the step. Went for a second hand 12-24f4 lens. The same remark for the “less sharp” corners vs the f2.8. But use it at f10 most of the time on my 7r V (landscape) and the extreme corners are a little less sharp but have to pixel peep at 200%.
Enjoy a lot doing focus stacking (finally available) with this lens. Will certainly do it with the 24-105 as well. Gives me new challenges. And indeed for astrophotography I’m using f1.4 or f2 lenses, also easy to find on the second hand market.
I own the equivalent lens for my Canon R mirrorless camera & it really is a beauty.
f4 makes portraits / group shots sharp & the extra zoom up to 105 allows you to capture candid shots without intruding on your subject.
I will always carry this focal length lens, no matter what.
Recently my 70-200 went in for service, leaving me with just this lens to shoot sporting events. It's amazing how creative you can be when forced to use only this lens. Loved it..!
If you can afford this lens on any system (not just Sony), then get it.. You'll not be disappointed.
Totally agree! Happy to hear you are enjoying this lens so much as well 👍
This is the first lens i bought with my Sony A7IV… since then I bought other lenses… but still… most of the time, the 24-105 is the one on the camera.
So in general… I totally agree with what you’ve said
Yep thats exactly my point. There can always be a specific situation that requires a specific lens. But the 24-105mm will have you covered most of the time!
I loved this lens but as I get older, I found carrying weight harder. Even though this is a light lens, the new 20-70 F4 is lighter. Have swapped the 24-105 for this newer lighter one, and have not regretted it. As you say, each to their own.
Have to agree. That 20-70 is something of a lens. On a Sony A7CR or R5, it's easy to go into crop mode and stretch the long end to 105mm and still maintain great image quality.
My Sony Lens roster includes the 14mm GM...35mm GM...Sony 55mm Sonnar Zeiss...and the 24-105mm G. Love them all.
Nice set of lenses 👍
The 24-105 f4 G is my most used lens. Recently I‘ve done some comparisons to figure out how sharp it is on landscapes and it performs very well at all focal lengths at 42 MP. I‘ll definitely continue using it for travel and general purpose.
Nice one 👍
The perfect pairing for my 200-600. I recently picked up the 50mm 1.4gm for more low light stuff.
Thats a nice setup! 👍
My travel lens! Mine is super sharp at both ends and in between. Started using it on my A73 and now on my A74. Fast focusing and super quiet as well.
Before I started to shoot Sony, I checked out their lens lineup to see what they offered. For me weight was a major concern and video usage was another. While I liked how the 24-70 GM2 felt on the A7R V, I also wanted a lens with a bit more reach. What I really wanted was the E 70-350 f/4 lens, for use out in nature. The 24-105 along with the A7R V is a good match for everyday use for video and when I want t bit more reach, for photo use, I can switch to APSC mode and get closer. This lens should be a bit sharper and I hope Sony updates its motors in the future. It’s not bad but, testing it against their newer lens with the XD motors, it feels like an update is warranted.
Tamron 28-200
@@m4rcin847 I have the Z8 with the 24-120 f4 as my daily walk around lens and it works really well.
@@m4rcin847 how do you like that lens?
I agree with you. I have same camera and lens for 5 years. I took many photos and videos and uploaded many videos on my TH-cam channel. I love this combination. I am waiting a9iii or A1ii or a7rvi.
Nice one! Yep it's a great combo 👍👍
I´ll second that! Doing mostly handheld run-and-gun I use this lens 90-95 % of the time. For low light I use the 35mm f1.8 and for tele I use the 200-600mm. And for macro the 90mm f2.8 - I consider the new Viltrox 16mm f 1.8 for wideangle - as the 24-105mm as you also mention - is not so wide for all shots. The 16-35mm f2.8 would be nicer but also a lot more expensive.
sure for outside during daytime and studio - it's a great lens, however, as I am mostly in very low light situations in clubs and on festival during night-time, I really need f2.8. Also 24mm is not wide enough by far. If I had to go with one lens and one lens only, it would choose the Sigma 16-28 f2.8... and this is the long end.
On my b-cam, I have my 12mm Fisheye.
For sure if you have more specific needs there are other options! 👍
Just bought a 20-70 new for a little under $800. Had a lot of trouble deciding between the 20-70 and 24-105. Basically whichever I was going to get a deal I was happy with was the one I was getting. 20-70 is lighter, more compact, sharper, and I will enjoy 20mm. Aperture ring is a plus.
I agree with your main statement. Being a mFT-guy, my all-in-one lens is the Olympus 12-100mm F4 PRO on my OM-1. It corresponds to a 24-200mm full frame lens, and therefore it ist extremely versatile for nearly everything. I shoot about 75% of my images with it.
24-200 is a pretty nice focal range yep! 👍👍👍
My experience as well, just came back form Japan and used that one for more than half of my shots, the rest using the 7-14 and 100-400 (and the Leica DG 9mm f1.7, a fantastic street lens). Now you know my travel kit...
I got lucky and bought this lens for $700 in mint condition. Wow what a lens! I’m very content with its sharpness and that extra bit of focal length, however I put it back in the camera bag once the sun sets. Overall great lens and one of the few Sony native lenses that I’ll spend the extra cash on.
I'm looking at this lens for travel, but initially I was attracted to OSS. I'm looking for the lens for video, as well as, travel/walkabout.
I just wish it was 2.8, ugh, it’s never leave my camera! Especially with some APSC crop in.
I initially bought this lens for my A7Riii as a travel lens but found it so good that I left it on the camera most of the time. Wasn't expecting the Sony 24-105 to be as sharp as it is. Back when I had a Canon 6D I upgraded the 24-105 f4, which was quite soft, for the 24-70 f2.8 and regretted it. Image quality was much better but lost so much versatility.
My next choice. I love fixed focus lenses, but...sometimes it´s hard to switch lens while traveling. This one looks versatile, and also, considering that f4 is fine as 90% of my shots are during the day or like so. Good summary man!
Glad you enjoyed the video! You won't regret this lens! 👍👍
Super advice
I have this one, 16-35 Cz, and 100-400
These three sort me completely
I have stopped buying prime lenses for years now
Nice one Nadeem 👍
Whats this lens like for keeping focus when zooming in and out? Im looking for a zoom lens for filming football matches and the current lens i have loses focus when zooming in and out quickly. Cheers.
Pretty much any photography lens will change focus when zooming. What you are referring to is called a "parfocal lens". These lenses don't change focus as you zoom in or out. Typically these are cinema lenses.
@@SightseeingStanso is this lens a photography lens ?
@@GeekyStuff The lens I'm talking about in this video is considered a photography or stills lens yes.
Very nice video man! I got myself the 35-150 Tamron, not exactly sure if I made the right choice. Sometimes its a little too heavy and not wide enough - I'll certainly miss the F2 at 35mm and F2.8 at 150mm though...
Glad you liked the video Stefan! I think there's always something that one lens does better than the other or something that could be improved on every lens. The perfect lens perhaps doesn't exist. Unless someone figures out how to build a 14-600mm f1.4 😅
This is the one lens to rule them all. Definitely wish it was a little wider. But otherwise it kicks the 24-105 arse. Not even close.
Thanks for the interesting comments on this lens. This lens is one of the best. When I bought into the Sony system a few years back, the 24-70 2.8 version 1 was not quite as good as this lens (according to research I did at the time) and so the 24-105 was given the sheer performance, weight and cost a very good buy. I also bought the 16-35 2.8 which is an amazing lens if you are interested in wide angle shots.
Agreed. Sharp, stabilized, sensably priced, sensational, one to have. I like mine.
Heck yes! 🙌
The tamron 17-70 f2.8 is almost the exact equivalent for aps-c
True, I have that lens for my ZV-E10, it's awesome 👍
I had this as my first lense, it was great but I later upgraded and bought an F2.8 version which was 16-55mm
Your'e nearly right 🙂. For me 24mm wide angle is not wide enough, so I added a Sigma F2.8 14-24mm an a Samyang F2.8 12mm fisheye lens to my collection.
Agree! First lens I bought for Sony and only one I had for a while. I use it less these days as my collection has grown, but if I had to pick one… this might be it.
I had this lens on my Sony A7iv and was happy with results but still needed a second lens resulting in more weight. Net result sold it and purchased a Tamron 28-200 which gives me more flexibility and less weight to carry.
How I shoot, I need the F2.8. From the current options out there 24-70mm Sony and sigma, Tamron 35-150mm, and Tamron 28-75mm. The Tamron 28-75mm g2 wins for its weight. For projects 24mm prime gm, 50mm prime gm, and 70-200mm gm ii.
Crazy how light that Tamron is! I couldn't give up the extra focal length though 😅
Does it work well with a 2x telescope lens adapter? I was looking at the 24-240mm lens but might this be better with the 2x adapter?
Again, the best review out there. Thank you Stan. 👏
I appreciate that!
I considered this lens but since im not a full frame shooter and have no plans to be, the 18-105 G was a better choice. It is has constant f4 and internal zoom which I do love. It lives on my 6400 and occasionally I take the old nex 7 out for a spin.
So i shoot concerts, and I own the 70-200 2.8 gm ii, which I chose to spend the extra money since i shoot really close up shots with it. Now I’m looking for either this one to add or the 20-70.. i lean towards this one cause price is really good. But at concerts, shooting in low lighting is hard so I’m doubting if the 2.8 is a better option… sharpness wise I don’t really have a fav since I will shoot mostly wide overview shots with it and no insane close ups.
In low light situations, the 2.8 aperture could be beneficial that's for sure...
I do not have the 24-105 G, but the18-135 F3.5-5.6 OSS lens that actually comes as a kit lens. It is not the sharpest or fastest, and it wasn't worth that much on the used market so I kept, and I find it basically lives on my camera. It is only specific situations that I need specific focal length + aperture.
Would you recommend the A7III for an amateur? And would this lens be a good choice for sports photography? And if not or if there is a better one specifically for that which one would you recommend?Thanks!
Yes, I can definitely recommend the A7iii unless you have the funds for the a7iv. It depends what kind of sports photography, but I would say the range on this lens is too short for sports. I would recommend something longer like a 70-200 or even longer.
I just switched from Canon dSLR to Sony mirrorless, and this lens was the first one I bought for the Sony, as my previous "can't do without" Canon lens was... the Canon EF 24-105 f/4.0. 😁
Nice one! Good choice 👍😁
I used to have a 24-105 on canon RF system and it was great. I have a 28-70 2.8 sigma and its great too. I do miss the reach.
I love this lens. It’s almost always on my A1, and A7 IV. It is a bit heavy, but it’s sharp and fast. If I could only have one lens on my camera for a worldwide trip, the 24-105 would be it……
I recently purchased this lens in 2023, it's a absolute beast and one lens solution for smaller creator like myself!
The extending design is a deal-breaker. Also, them saying it's sealed when it extends is an oxymoron.
DXO mark and various TH-camrs have rated the sharpness of this lens on par or better than the 24-70 GM (gen 1). I’ve had this lens for 3 years and my copy is sharp as balls. I actually tone it down with a Tiffen Glimmer Glass diffusion filter. It’s a fantastic lens and the OSS and reach make it worth it. (I used to have the 24-70 and I do like the rendering on that lens slightly more). On my FX6 and A7Siii the extra stop of light is a nice to have not a need to have. As for bokeh, tons! You just need to step back and zoom in.
... and, you could try out the Minolta AF version (f3.5 - 4.5), in manual mode with a cheap adapter, just to see what happens when you photograph within these lens lengths. I find that my eyes see certain pictures that reflect the focal length of the lenses I currently use.
Thanks for this video Stan, I'm currently usingbthe 28 - 70 kit lens (started my photo journey in February) and although it's a great starter, I feel I want that little bit more reach to get certain shots in the streets that I feel to uncomfortable getting closer to subject and shooting. I've been looking at thos lens and your video has convinced me that it's what I want to couple my camera before looking at primes in future. Awesome video - informative and answered all the questions I've been asking myself. Subbed and look forward your videos. Oh and nice shots by the way 👍
Glad you enjoyed the video! You can't go wrong with this lens I think 👌
I agree with everything
I have canon rf 24-105 and love it
Nice one 👍
Thanks for the video, I have a sony Alpha 7 iii and a sony 85mm 1.8 for portraits, I would like to add a lens for travel. And I'm hesitating between the SONY 24-105mm G OSS and the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2.
I'm afraid that f4 will be limited at night, after which I still have my 85mm 1.8, but I'll be limited on the focal length. Any advice on which one to choose? Thanks :)
Sigma recently released a 28-105 f2.8 and I think that one is really interesting. It is however quite heavy and big!
@@SightseeingStan yes and it’s pretty expensive too. In my country I can get this Sony lens for 690€ and more or less the same price for the tamron. But the new sigma is 1650€. I really don’t know which one I should buy between the Tamron and the Sony. I think since I already have a f1.8 lens for portrait maybe the f4 of the Sony shouldn’t bother me and I should go for it to get the extra range
@@anto1112 Yes totally! I wasn't thinking about price difference. The f4 hasn't bothered me, but it really depends what kind of work you do!
@@SightseeingStan Thanks
Do you think the sony 18-105mm f/4 G on an apsc body have the same versatility? I don't have the budget for full frame
I have no experience with this lens so can't talk about image quality but as far as focal range it would be more or less similar to the 24-105
The 18-105 is a great lens and you will not regret buying it.
Just go for a used one in good condition or wait for an offer on it (it's usually on offer in amazon). I got mine for 377 euros.
500 - 600 euros for it is a no go.
Also consider that F4 on APSC is not the same as F4 on FF, but still totally fine for a general purpose lense
@@PauloOreda thanks for the advice! I'll keep my eyes open for a deal
I picked one up after purchasing my FX-6. For two reasons: 1. The FX-6 has no IBIS because of the internal ND filters. 2. I use my 24-70 F/2.8 G-Master for my FX-3 and dedicated for my A7IV for all of my commercial photography work. I wanted a dedicated lens on my FX-6 . Rarely, do I use another lens on that camera and I always have it in the bag with the lens and accessories mounted and ready to go.
Nice one! Sounds like an amazing setup 👍
@@SightseeingStan Of course using F/2.8 and F/1.4 lenses I was worried about an F/4 not letting enough light in….but I forgot about that 12,800 ISO and it sooo clean! No noise at all…..
@@csmvideoproductions7359 Yep totally.. 👍 it really depends on how your camera deals with low light. But for sure everyone has differents needs, so there's not a "one-for-all" solution!
Totally! I’ve used this lens with a7s3 for 6 months. A7s3 high iso def justifies the F4. Also love the oss. But!! Personally I like lumix color more so sold all of them yesterday.
Ok wow thats a major decision! Did you go for the S5ii?
What Panasonic camera do you use? I loved my g80 , but now use Sony.
I currently have the 24-70 f2.8 G master. In my opinion it is very sharp and is a bit sharper than the 24-105 f4 G. I prefer that G master
Yes there is a quality difference for sure, also a reasonable price difference! What I don't get is that the 24-70 doesn't have OSS...
@@SightseeingStan true, but a lot of Sony cameras have IBIS so the Lens stabilization it's not so much needed when you have in body stabilization. If you look at Canon cameras, you will notice that the lens stabilization works in collaboration with the In body stabilization, Sony cameras don't work like that. For Sony, the lens stabilization override the camera stabilization. I'm pretty sure thats the case. Correct me if I'm wrong. Enjoy the video though.
@@hopeindesperatetimes74 Wrong, they collaborate: Lens tilts - IBIS shifts.
@@peterrothfels3301 ok, I didn’t know that. Thanks!
I use that on the RF and yeah it’s amazing they need to make a 24-105 2.8
That would be a dream lens yep! 😍
How does this compare to the 18-105?
What lens are you using for your TH-cam videos? Looks like 20mm f1.4 or mmmm 24mm f1.4?
It's the Sony 14mm 1.8
So right Stan, I like the G lenses, having the 24-105, 70-200/f4 and 200-600 I wish that Sony makes a 24-240 II G OSS F4 , had the 24-240 oss...to heavy, big and slow... focus distance was bad to...
Yes that would be amazing! How is the 200-600??
@@SightseeingStan ,its great on my A9 and I use it on the A6600 to...I use a 1.4x TC with 200-600 +A9 works wel also👍greets from the Netherlands
Heck yeah. We have two and they never come off our FX3s. Amazing lenses.
Oh yea! Nicec👍👍👍
Would you choose this over the 20-70 F4 G thanks for the video
Yes, more range!
I still own the one from Minolta ... just a pity they did'nt keep the same mount ...
I'm not on sony - I'm on panasonic after selling off my canon stuff and opted for the 24-105 because I travel and have a toddler and can't be lugging a backpack full of glass around anymore and swapping lenses while my child is running off. I will say though that one reason to get the 24-70 GM II is it's insanely sharp and has great optics maybe the best of any standard zoom ever made. Being said, do you need that? I think your photos with the 24-105 look amazing - so obviously the answer's no especially for landscape/travel type photography. Maybe for mid to high end commercial work where you can justify the cost or maybe as an established wedding photographer. For a lot of us pro-sumer type folks who I think make up a lot of the market flirting that line of higher end enthusiast who takes paid gigs once in a blue moon - the IQ of most your major manufacturers' 24-105 is going to be plenty good to put out portfolio worthy images.
Yes totally agree with this 👍
I understand all the pros of the lens. But what if you want to shoot a foto in low light situations?
I went tamron 28200, I just would like that tamron could have put OSS on it...still I'm very courious about this lens,..I may get it at least to test it out...
I have this lens now since 4 weeks too and uploaded a video too 🎥 for me the perfect all in one lens for my small ZVE1 👍 best cinematic greetings from germany
The G line does not refer to semi-pro glass. It is actually professional grade, the equivalent of Canon's L line. I believe G stands for 'Gold' or 'Grand'. It originates from the pre-mirrorless era where you had G glass for the Minolta and Sony A-mount. You had no G master back then, this is a recent thing to identify the cream of the cream.
I looked it up. It does mean gold. Kinda silly considering the copper ring Sony cameras feature. And the orange GM logo
@@lucabarbagallo7313 Yes - but imagine the cost if the ring and logo were made of gold! ;-)
@@adamadamis orange hue slider +76
If you're going to do macro, landscapes or specific then a sony or zeiss f2ish for serious pics. Or even an adapted lens. But for speed and versatility either this or the dinky little plastic 28-60 is very pleasingly sharp and snappy. Even if it has zero switches or buttons.
Some people sully their cameras with unclean zoom lenses.
Others heed the dire warnings about what happens to such wretches and their stained cameras.
Do you recommend mounting this lens on Sony a 6400?
That lens is for Sony ,is also good for Canon EOS R10?
I don't personally have experience with the Canon version. But I would imagine the performance is very similar!
First lens I bought for my Sony A7S III...a keeper for so many reasons.
Good choice!
Great video, what do you recommend between
A6700 + sigma 17-70 2.8
And
A7iv + this lens you reviewed
For someone who wants to shoot mostly cinematic videos on hikes, travels, motorcycles, cars and potentially make mini films ?
hii, its beautiful ..can u help me ,which lens 24-70 vs 24 105 which do you think is best??
Would it be a good lens to shoot at theme parks, like Disney and Universal?
Sure, it's versatile enough. I don't know if there are any dark environments you'll be shooting in or perhaps at night? Because depending on your camera, the f4 aperture on this lens might not be ideal in that case.
@@SightseeingStanThat's a good point. I was thinking more for during the day use. I have a 50mm 1.8, so in any case, I could use that as a backup. And I have a 70-200 1.8, but that is just too big and too heavy to bring to the park.
Thank you!
How about in the lowlight ?
Suggest equivalent to this on nikon z platform for crop body. I'm assuming 18-140 would work something similar.
I love it. I paired the 24-105 f4 with 16-35 PZ f4, and this combo is great for my needs. I just need a 100-400 GM + 2x converter, but that will have to wait :D
Nice! How is the 16-35 PZ? Was looking at that lens but recently ordered the Tamron 17-28 f2.8
It depends on the users application... I used a Tamron 28-105 F/ 2:8 for years as my walk around lens; I’ve since stop using it and went back to Prime lens for my application…
How does it handle crash zooms?
I would say that a photography lens is not ideal for crash zooms, as it will need to refocus when you zoom. Depending on your camera, it might be fast enough for what you want to do. So not sure. The best thing for crash zooms is a parfocal zoom lens.
@@SightseeingStan I expected as much. A man can dream though.
Thanks for the review!
My pleasure!
My main glass from the beginning of its released in 2017. More usable for allround lens ...
Nice 👍
I only own 5 lenses, and it does all i need it to do.
1, Sony FE 24-70 f2.8 GM ( everyday workhorse
2. Sony FE 16-35 f2.8 GM ( landscapes, real estate.
3. Sony FE 70-200 f4 G OSS (wildlife, portraits.
4. Sony FE 90 Macro f2.8 G OSS (insects, flowers, etc.
5. Sony FE 50 f1.8
That is definitely a nice kit list 👍
just curious, is this the lens you used to shoot this studio shot?
I don't own this lens, but from what I've seen and heard it is a beautiful all-round lens. Personally the lens that lives on my camera is the 28-75mm 2.8 from Tamron. It's marginally longer than the 24-105 and a fair bit lighter. I use the 2.8 aperture a lot and especially after getting an A7R IV I find that I rarely bother carrying longer lenses, since I can easily crop in post.
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I really love your photos. Good stuff.
Thanks so much!
how was F4 performs in lowlight? I do events photography especially in night event
I think it's more a question of how well your camera performs at a slightly higher ISO. The difference between f2.8 or f4 is one stop of light. So if you're shooting f2.8 at ISO100, you could shoot f4 at ISO200 and theoretically it would be the same amount of light.
@@SightseeingStan its an A7iii. I believe its the same as yours
@@ulyssessait You shouldnt have a problem I'd say! Besides that I image you would use a flash aswell
@@SightseeingStan thanks man
What do you think about the newer 20-70 f4 G lens? I think I'm gonna sell my 24-105 for that lens due to the wider end of it and light weight.
I haven't used that lens but I heard good things about it. I guess it comes down to your needs and other lenses you have or might purchase in the future.
What do you think about Tamron 28-200mm? I'd figure this is perfect balance of price/performance with amazing zoom
thankfully the APS-C alternative is cheaper, smaller and partially better: the 17-55 2.8 types.
And for a good reason nobody talks about a standard zoom on full frame, because its either a standard lens in their lineup so not worth mentioning, or they dont use/need it at all.
If something is the "only lens you really need", its something like a 24-70 2.8 or even 2.0 on full frame with higher MP count to crop in for the missing 35mm focal length.
What about Sony's own 18-105?
what do you think of the 18-105mm f4
I have no experience with it but that is an APS-C lens. The 24-105 F4 is a full frame lens.
While comparing to 24-70 gm surely makes pricing stand out, I wonder if Sigma 24-70 2.8 wont be actually a better alternative? Bokeh will be nicer on Sigma, but obviously you loosing a bit on far end.
Yes the Sigma would be a nice alternative to the Sony 24-70. I don't have any experience with it though...
is it better than tamron 28-200?
I haven't used that one but it sounds nice 👍
hey Stan great video! can you link a video that you shot entirely from the Sony a7iii and that lens so we could see the quality? thanks!
Hey Eyal. This video was entirely filmed with the a7iii and the 24-105: th-cam.com/video/jXGu0x3ANAc/w-d-xo.html
Of course the drone footage was shot with a drone 😉
@@SightseeingStan amazing video!!
@@eyalyatzkan3098 Thanks!
Please someone help me choose: This Sony lens or the Sigma 28-70 f2.8. I just want to have one really versatile travel lens.
It's all about what's more important to you: focal range or aperture range...
This is the only lens I've had for years. Its met every style I've needed for it, it's always quality. Yes, I'd love a quality 50mm lens, but the price they are these days is ridiculous.
Would this lens be a good choice for sports photography? And if not or if there is a better one specifically for that which one would you recommend?Thanks!
depends on the sport! I shoot a lot with the 70-200 f/4 (ski, climbing, mountaineering). But I hope you have already found your answer!
Can I use the lens with a canon 90 d