You are heads above most product reviewers, with a clear, warm and organized way of presenting comparisons. Great sense of humor also. How do you not have at least a million subscribers?
14:59 this even checks out perfectly with the maths! F2.8 is excactly 1 1/3 stops more than F4.5. So you need 130% more light to have the same exposure. You reduced your lights from 85% to 40% which is a 125% difference in light :D
I just got my Sigma 16 1.4 and I am now the Toneh master. I’m getting the 18-50 Ever since I started using manual mode for filming squirrels and amateur photography, I’m all about the bokeh. I love your content.
You are unbelievable. I promise you I emailed them a few days ago and never heard back. How do you and I think so much alike? This is a great review of the lens. Thanks so much for doing this Mark
I love the form factor of the 18-50mm Sigma f/2.8 lens. I like carrying a pair of cameras on any serious photo trip because the second camera will sometimes save the day, if one camera is damaged. This happened to me climbing a ridge in Alaska. I fell and damaged one camera but, I was still able to shoot since I had a second camera. I am getting a bit old (82 on my last birthday) and weight is becoming a problem. Therefore, the small factor Sony APSC cameras fit my needs and this Sigma lens meshes very well with my A6600 (since the A6600 has IBIS). I wish however, that I could find a small form factor telephoto zoom which would match my 18-50mm Sigma in a two camera setup. I have a 70-200mm f/4 Sony but, being a full frame model, it is a bit heavy for my needs. I also have an APSC Sony 70-350mm but, that is a variable aperture lens and I really want a constant f/stop with a minimum of f/4 and I don't really need the wide range of 70-350mm. I don't absolutely need stabilization in that lens and would be happy to have one constructed of plastic like the Sigma. Presently, I make do with the 18-50mm along with my Sony 85mm f/1.8 lens. The 85mm is relatively light and is a great portrait glass but, I really would like a zoom of somewhere around 50 or 70mm to around 135 or 150mm with a minimum f/4 constant aperture. But, I would rather have a constant f/2.8 built along the lines of the Sigma 18-50mm lens. I think that such a lens could be light enough in weight o solve my problem,
Fantastic review Mark, thanks. I have my own lil’Dougy and just purchased the 18-50 Sigma lens for it based on your review. I didn’t think it was possible to fall in love with such a cheap lens but boy, this lens is a beauty. Thanks again for keeping us entertained mate.
My camera is Sony ZV-E10. My main work is indoor/studio videography. I will also do outdoor videography and photography. My choice is Sigma 18-50 for being lightweight, handy, compact and minimum focusing distance of 12.1cm. On the other hand, Tamron 17-70 has an additional 20mm zoom and Image Stabilization. Since the Sony ZV-E10 doesn't have in-body image stabilization and the Tamron has image stabilization, I think it might be better for outdoor videography and photography. Since I haven't used either of them, I can't judge how effective the Image Stabilization is on the Tamron. Can you tell me which lens should I get for Sony ZV-E10? Reply please 🙏🙏🙏🙏
great video, I would love to start to see some comparison now versus other zoom lenses; in fact, even though I know this lens to be more of a wide zoom it would be great to see a video against the TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8. Thanks and keep up the great work.
3 month ago, i just a newbie, you are my favorite reviewer Now, my knowledge is wayyy too far from me in the past, and you still my favorite reviewer Funny, infomative, detail, stunning quality,… although i have this lens already i still watch it again
I watched this video a couple of weeks back & im back to thank you Mark , its a lovely lens so I treated myself to one for Christmas , got it for the equivialnt of 80 bucks off too
Excellent review Mark. Always learn something practical and useful through your videos, especially for a newbie like me. As this will be my first zoom lens, I was comparing between Tamron 17-70mm and the Sony 16-55mm to this Sigma 16-50mm lens. In consideration of price, weight, performance(near to Sony's lens), and the ability to take macro shots, this lens is the zoom lens for me. Thanks a lot again.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis What would your choice if you own an Alpha 6400 and use it for handshots (so no stativ using), even in darker environment. The tamron has an stabilizer, the sigma not. I`m using the kit lens at the moment and are no pro. I just search for something to upgrade my setup without buying more than one lense. thank you!
Woah Mark! Thanks for this video! That "macro" feature is such a nice hidden feature cuz I only know that by watching your videos. Other youtubers that I watch didn't mention any of that. Definitely getting this lens after contemplating for so long.
Hi Mark, this is one of the most helpful video on this lens, especially the studio example. I am a Reviewer and use studio for 99% of my videos. I am using sigma 30mm for my A-rolls and kit 16-55mm for B-rolls since last 2 years and as you mentioned in the video, the distance adjustment and convenience is quite a issue. Now I am looking to replace both the sigma 30mm and kit 16-55mm with this new lens and would like your opinion on it. Thanks.
this can certainly do that - as long as you don’t use the 30 below 2.8 most of the time. there is a big difference between 2.8 and 1.4. So if you normally use the 30 at 2.8 and above - then this lens definitely can replace it
Even when sometimes (maybe 2 times out 10) i am not watching your vids for reviews i watch them because they me smile/laugh. So thanks for bringing those jokes and positivity into a lot of people's lives.. Love from India
Love your reviews Mark 👍. I’ve picked up this lens last week to go with my own little Dougie. I also dress up my ZV with the SmallRig L bracket with a wooden handle. This is a terrific setup. Light, compact, easy to handle. And the IQ is incredible. It’s now so easy to just pickup the camera anywhere all the time. f2.8, versatile standard zoom range, close focusing distance… Despite the lack of OSS, this lens ticks so many boxes. It’s a must have on the Sony apsc system imo.
you a funny dude lol. glad I found a camera guy with a sense of humor. new to photography and I'm falling asleep watching camera vids but yours are entertaining. thanks for the laughs, cheers!
After some 4+ hours of trying to decide which camera to aim for this video FINALLY helped me narrow down what to go with for my instruction videos and some less dry (read: boring as all heck Dad!) marketing content... Now it's just a small matter of running the purchase order past accounting... Thanks for the useful content.
I use the 16/1.4 on my M43 setup all the time and it always stuns me with its quality. So no surprise that this thing rocks. One thing…focus breathing generally refers to the size of objects changing when you zoom the lens, not going back and forward to a lens at a fixed length. That’s why it matters to videographers rather than photographers.
Great review, thank you very much ! I actually just got a new ZV-E10 with a Sony 18-105 4 in order to have a all-terrain kind of lens with optical stabilisation, but you're now making me rethink my choice... I really considered the Sigma 18-50 2.8, but didn't go with it because it was lacking OS...
Stick with what you’ve got - stabilization, huge focal range - if that’s what you were looking for don’t second guess yourself. I do that all time - don’t be like me 🤣🤣
16-50mm direct replacement for the kit would have been the ticket for me, and I'd be a buyer.. The macro, F2.8 and Sigma-quality AF are great selling points. Adding a prime would take too much time for lens changes. I like my kit lens, I did go through 3 before I found a good one though. Good review ... Cheers
Mark I love your videos. I wish you could test all these things to low light and under more harsh environments (this is a little bit too perfect compared to real life vlogging)
Lowlight depends a lot on the camera - and the amount of light a lens lets in is standardized. So a 2.8 will be the same in lowlight as any other 2.8 lens. So, if you want ultimate lowlight performance from a lens, look for the lowest f-stop you can find. The 1.4's from sigma are about as good as it gets (16mm, 30mm, 56mm)
GREAT Thanks! I have the 16,30 and 56 trio from Sigma and consider them my go-to first choice on my a6000 AND my a7r ( Yes the original bought new at duty free in Dubai in 2010 (?). I currently use the a7r 28-70mm 3.5-5.6 kit lens on both but obviously take a hit on megapixels on the APSC. That kit lens on on the a6000 works as a native lens with the resolution loss is only noticeable when you recompose in post to correct what I should have done when shooting. However the a6000's 24 Mp drops to (variable) an average of 15Mp which is respectable and good for most media but limiting print quality. That zoom is beyond tempting. Thanks Mark.
I love your sense of humor in your videos! 😊I'm not sure if you know the answer, but if you do, I'm curious to know whether you would recommend this lens or the Sony 18-105mm f/4 for a hybrid travel photographer?
You sir, are a gem 💎 Thank you for being you. Awesome video. You helped me make a purchase decision. You did so in style. Your neighbor is great too 😂🍻
So I’m already sold on the ZV E10. My goal is to use it mainly for music video shoots, livestreams, and event photography.. I was working myself up to plunge in and get the 3 sigma prime lenses to be able to cover all those areas but now I’m thinking this one lens could do it all very well and allow me to buy the 3 prime lenses one by one over time after recouping some of that initial investment.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis indeed I think it will! Although that bokeh on the 1.4’s looks soooooooo good! Did you find it to be that far off? I’ve watched this video like 10 times and it seems to be really close at the 2.8
I have ZV-E10 and this lens as my only video recording gadget, and I am exactly as happy as you. Go and sell out all your other gear, you don't need them! ;)
This video showed up on my feed again. Gotta be honest, I've purchased this lens about a year ago and it's the most versatile lens that I own. It's super sharp, constant f2.8 is amazing and the 18-50mm (27-75mm fullframe) focal range is fantastic. It's a very small lens and also incredibly light. I have only two issues with it, one is with the lens and one is more my own preference. The first issue is that it has no optical stabilization. As a bang for your buck lens, you might be on a budget, and your camerabody maybe doesn't have IBIS. This would mean that you have the possibility of unsharp images at lower shutter speeds. For 40% more in price, at least where I live in Europe, you could go for the Tamron 17-70mm, which has built-in optical stabilization but is way bigger and heavier. If you were to own a ZVE-10 (like many other people watching this channel) it might be scary at first, but something like the A6500 already has IBIS and could be picked up second hand for about the same price as a new ZV-E10. That would already solve a bunch of problems with this for photography, for videography it could help a bit. The other issue is that sometimes I feel like it's too wide at 18mm and not zoomed in enough at the 50mm focal range. I've purchased the fullframe 24-70mm f2.8 lens from Sigma, and use that on my crop sensor ZV-E10. The 36-105mm focal range really suits me and also gives me the possibility to upgrade to a fullframe camera down the line, so I get even more usage out of the lens. If there was a 36-105mm lens for APS-C I would instantly buy it, but this lens is as close to perfection as I could get it. Price vs Quality this is more bang for your buck than the Sigma 16mm f1.4 for me!
Greak review buddy! I have recently purchased a sony zv e10. I am using the kit lens as of now. I don't have any professional use or any youtube channel, do I still need to upgrade to this sigma 16 50 lens or shall I stick the kit lens itsel?
@@Lion-gq1di This sigma is better no doubt. But try the kit lens for a while and figure out what type of things you like to shoot, and then you’ll be able to upgrade with more confidence. If you notice you always shoot at focal length of 16, or 30mm or 50mm for example there are great prime lenses that you might want to look at
Okay, so i have been watching like a thousand of your videos because i am planning on getting the zve10. It will be my first camera and i am looking to do primarily weddings with it. I will do other client work like real estate, interviews/small business promos, etc. But again, mainly weddings. I have looked through SO many video to try to find a good few lenses to get with it and im struggling. Do you have any specific recommendations for what lenses to get with this camera? Budget will probably be around $2500 for camera, lenses, and gimbal (and other small accessories). Looking to get 3 lenses if possible. I dont know exactly what focal lengths are best. I know ill need a wide and i was considering the sony 11mm f1.8. For medium range i was actually considering this lens you are reviewing. Then for a longer prime i was thinking sigma 56mm f1.4? Would love and appreciate your thoughts on all of this. I have gained so much insight from watching your channel, your videos are amazing and i love your personality haha. Thanks in advance!
Hey Mark, I just recently got this lens because of your video. Did you experience any vignetting when shooting at F2.8 for it? I get some vignetting when shooting with mine at that aperture.
I had shot on their EF mount 17-50 f/2.8 APS-C version of this lens for years for video work on my 80d, but the lens was very fragile and I had broke two of them. Glad to see they've made a lot of improvements to it, not only that thanks to your channel I'm planning on switching over to the ZV-E10 and it excites me my fav lens is available for it in a smaller form factor!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis The ZV-E10 seems like such an overlooked amazing camera to me, I think the picture profiles for grading on it are fantastic. my 80d and 17-50 F/2.8 certainly used to be a great combo a while ago!
do you think this is good for travel, street photography, and interior real estate? Do you think it is wide enough to get nice landscape/cityscape photography too? does the 18mm compared to a 16mm make big difference with 2mm?
You’ve got a very good neighbor, mine has never offered me a beer. Great review, this goes on my wishlist. I’m really enjoying the ZV-E10 as a secondary camera, but it’s not taking in enough light with the kit lens. A constant aperture would be great too.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis that would be a great option too, though changing lenses while filming isn't that great, but the extra light could be very welcome. Something to consider, thanks!
Hi Mark, love your stuff. You help me with my own camera crisis. Question: How good is the macro capability compared to a Sony 50mm macro lens? I shoot underwater, and if his can shoot great macro at 50mm, it would save having to only choose a certain subject size pre-dive.
As an equally handsome funny guy, I appreciate the humor you put into your videos. I don't know diddly squat about cameras but ready to watch and learn everything from you. Cheers! 🍻 (btw, that first bit was a joke so don't come after me fellow viewers lol)
Mark, what microphone are you using in the studio in this video? (maybe it's the same mic in all studio videos?) Secondly, did you sound treat the room?
I said WOW a the difference at 14:53. The overall clarity and sharpness difference is shocking. Added to my amazon wish list though I'm still mad that Sigma haven't made their incredible 18-35 f1.8 lens for the FE APSC mount. I borrowed that lens for my old T2i several years ago and it's incredible. Is there anything even close to something like that for the ZVE10? Edit: Watching on a 65" LG OLED... yeah..
Hello my friend, very good video. I hope you are all well over there. Thank you for sharing your experience. I ask you, do you have a ninja atoms v? If you have one, I would like to see how you configure it with the ZV E10 zone, thank you very much in advance, as I have told you before my main language is Spanish, if you see any errors, excuse me, but I like your content, more than six months ago I subscribed to your channel and I hug you from New Jersey
Your English is great!! I do have the ninja v. I’ll try to do a video about it - but I don’t do anything special. I just run title on 4K 24p and I record internally to the camera. I basically use it as a monitor.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you very much my brother answer me, I understand your point, I wanted the Atomos Ninja V because I started to video and photo as my first camera the Sony ZV E10 but my plans for 2022 is to buy the Sony FX3 for video I will not take advantage of the Atoms Ninja V With the Sony ZV E10 because I can only use it as a monitor because externally there will be no difference in image quality, I already understood, I thank you very much for your help, it is always useful, let's go little by little and I bought the Westcott Flash Fj400 and the FJ80 and in my channel I will speak and show there is an abysmal difference in the quality with these flash, well my brother thank you so much for your time ...
I have been waiting for this video forever…. It’s weird that I just clicked on your channel now to see if it’s up yet and lo and behold .. 1 min ago you uploaded it 😬
At 14:10 it seems to me that if you zoomed out to 16mm on the kit lens and turned on Active SteadyShot to get a 1.44 crop factor you would have had a very similar looking shot to the Sigma at 24mm with the camera at about the same distance and your light at the same 40% (maybe a touch brighter).
Hi Mark, I am a newbie to camera's so I don't really understand all the technicalities of these camera and lenses but still i love watching your videos since you make them really interesting and funny. After watching your videos, I am convinced I need to buy the Sony ZV e10 camera but just confused if I should go for the kit lens which comes with ZV e10 or should I buy any other lens? What would you suggest? I have a small youtube channel which is growing so want to upgrade my setup and i make mainly sit and shoot videos (no vlogs). Would appreciate your suggestions.
It depends on your budget. If you are getting a kit lens along with the camera, the lens will only cost you $100 while other lenses will cost hundreds, if not, more than a thousand dollars. I'd say get the kit lens and use the heck out of it, learn from it, find out its limitations, and get lenses which you think will solve the limitations that the kit lens gives you. The reason being, if you want to get anything else other than the kit lens, the next question will be: Which lens to get? This is a question where only you can answer for yourself. You will notice what you need more, once you start using the kit lens a lot. Kit lens at $100, it is a cheap "starting point" and you upgrade from there on. Remember it is the skills, not the gear, that will get you far.
Sorry, I didn’t see the rest of your question for some reason. The kit lens is a good lens to figure out how you like to shoot. I personally recommend the Sigma 16mm 1.4 for a talking head studio lens. It’s amazingly sharp and bright lens and gives you a nice shallow depth of field. The link is in the description of this vid. 👍
@@gigihanmandarin thank you for the response, I think the sigma is a better lens so why spend 100$ for a average kit lens when I can just spend 250 more to buy a really good one
Nice review but have you look at the Tamron 17-70? The Sony 16-55 should be the best except for the price. I'm debating between this lens vs the Tamron 17-70. I lean toward the Tamron more because it has stabilization and that better especially for low light situations. What's your thought?
Love your reviews. Your videos convinced me to get the Sony ZV-E10 and Sigma 16mm F1.4. This review convinced me to upgrade my kit lens to the Sigma 18-50 as I love the idea of the bigger aperture, and the fact that its F2.8 all the way. However, am I missing something? It doesn’t seem to work with the Zoom rocker on the camera? Am I missing something? That’s a bit of a bummer if true.
The zoom rocker is only for "Power Zooms" like the kit lens or the Sony 10-20 f4. There are very few power zooms available. Regular zooming lenses like this sigma have to be zoomed by hang (most lenses)
Hello Mark, first time I've seen any of your videos. You're a natural, very funny and could easily do stand up. Made me laugh a few times. 😂 Great review though. You thoroughly deserve Sigma to let you keep the lens. :D I bought the 18 to 50 f2.8 for my a6600 about 3 weeks ago and it's a really lovely bit of glass.
I hope Sigma has left you the lens. After this review I will buy this thing, like probably about 1000 others. Your reviews are some of the best I've seen. Competent, funny and you get to see everything that interests. Thanks and Subbed! ... and always be good and drink your apple juice.🍻 Greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭
Hi Mark Your way of explaining the world of photography is nice and clear, thank you for your commitment. Which optics do you recommend to pair with this 18-50, mainly for medium to long distances?Thanks
Great review Mark, as always. Plus, you totally made my day on that last scene. I just can’t stop laughing 😂.... keep rocking! And congrats on the 5K!
Thanks for staying to the end to see it 🤣🤣
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you man 🙏. Believe it or not, I’m still laughing 😂
Totally, eh?!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis great work as always! It’s always fun and entertaining to watch ur videos.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis would like to know if zv-e10 has same BSI CMOS sensor like a6400. Thnx.
Come on, Sigma. Give him the lens. He just sold a ton of them for you. Great review!
I know, right??
Also sigma: if he already sold a ton when we lend it, what is the purpose to give him?
Just got my sigma 18 - 50
Waht you think about wedding filming with this lenses in specially in door? thanks in advance
Yes he has made a good sale promotion 😊
You are heads above most product reviewers, with a clear, warm and organized way of presenting comparisons. Great sense of humor also. How do you not have at least a million subscribers?
Thanks, Sctott - Nice of you to say!! The algorithm is holding me down 😂😂
14:59 this even checks out perfectly with the maths!
F2.8 is excactly 1 1/3 stops more than F4.5. So you need 130% more light to have the same exposure. You reduced your lights from 85% to 40% which is a 125% difference in light :D
gotta love math
this is excellent
"I could say mean things back, but I won't, because I'm Canadian." LOL
¡Gracias!
I just got my Sigma 16 1.4 and I am now the Toneh master. I’m getting the 18-50 Ever since I started using manual mode for filming squirrels and amateur photography, I’m all about the bokeh. I love your content.
you and Kasey should do a squirrel documentary
You are unbelievable. I promise you I emailed them a few days ago and never heard back. How do you and I think so much alike? This is a great review of the lens. Thanks so much for doing this Mark
Haha. Maybe email Sigma Canada - they were great 🤣🤣
Thanks!
thanks, Ben!! too kind.
I love the form factor of the 18-50mm Sigma f/2.8 lens. I like carrying a pair of cameras on any serious photo trip because the second camera will sometimes save the day, if one camera is damaged. This happened to me climbing a ridge in Alaska. I fell and damaged one camera but, I was still able to shoot since I had a second camera.
I am getting a bit old (82 on my last birthday) and weight is becoming a problem. Therefore, the small factor Sony APSC cameras fit my needs and this Sigma lens meshes very well with my A6600 (since the A6600 has IBIS).
I wish however, that I could find a small form factor telephoto zoom which would match my 18-50mm Sigma in a two camera setup. I have a 70-200mm f/4 Sony but, being a full frame model, it is a bit heavy for my needs. I also have an APSC Sony 70-350mm but, that is a variable aperture lens and I really want a constant f/stop with a minimum of f/4 and I don't really need the wide range of 70-350mm. I don't absolutely need stabilization in that lens and would be happy to have one constructed of plastic like the Sigma.
Presently, I make do with the 18-50mm along with my Sony 85mm f/1.8 lens. The 85mm is relatively light and is a great portrait glass but, I really would like a zoom of somewhere around 50 or 70mm to around 135 or 150mm with a minimum f/4 constant aperture. But, I would rather have a constant f/2.8 built along the lines of the Sigma 18-50mm lens. I think that such a lens could be light enough in weight o solve my problem,
“What does my soul say? Is it dark?… It is.”
haha - I forgot about that part
You are entertaining and very informative! Thank you
Fantastic review Mark, thanks. I have my own lil’Dougy and just purchased the 18-50 Sigma lens for it based on your review. I didn’t think it was possible to fall in love with such a cheap lens but boy, this lens is a beauty. Thanks again for keeping us entertained mate.
such a great lens - makes you just want to use it!!
I don't know why your channel doesn't have 300K subs, I find it the most informative and fun camera channel out there.
Thanks!! maybe in a few decades 🤣
Nice review Bro! I love this video. Thanks!
The CGI snow at the start was awesome!
I was just hired for the new Avatar movie. no one is blue this time
Congrats on 5️⃣K mate. When searching this particular lens your video came second. You definitely have become popular 👏
Nice!!
My camera is Sony ZV-E10.
My main work is indoor/studio videography. I will also do outdoor videography and photography.
My choice is Sigma 18-50 for being lightweight, handy, compact and minimum focusing distance of 12.1cm.
On the other hand, Tamron 17-70 has an additional 20mm zoom and Image Stabilization.
Since the Sony ZV-E10 doesn't have in-body image stabilization and the Tamron has image stabilization, I think it might be better for outdoor videography and photography.
Since I haven't used either of them, I can't judge how effective the Image Stabilization is on the Tamron.
Can you tell me which lens should I get for Sony ZV-E10?
Reply please 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Get a good Gimbal wth ZVE10 and Sigma 18-50MM 2.8 lens. All set.
great video, I would love to start to see some comparison now versus other zoom lenses; in fact, even though I know this lens to be more of a wide zoom it would be great to see a video against the TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8. Thanks and keep up the great work.
3 month ago, i just a newbie, you are my favorite reviewer
Now, my knowledge is wayyy too far from me in the past, and you still my favorite reviewer
Funny, infomative, detail, stunning quality,… although i have this lens already i still watch it again
great to hear!!
Great review. Just ordered the lens. Wish I had neighbors like you. Thanks for the great videos. I am very happy I stumbled across your channel.
he helped me fix my garage too!!
I watched this video a couple of weeks back & im back to thank you Mark , its a lovely lens so I treated myself to one for Christmas , got it for the equivialnt of 80 bucks off too
Nice!!
Great review Mark. Its fantastic! Loved from Rwanda
Thanks!!
Excellent review Mark. Always learn something practical and useful through your videos, especially for a newbie like me. As this will be my first zoom lens, I was comparing between Tamron 17-70mm and the Sony 16-55mm to this Sigma 16-50mm lens. In consideration of price, weight, performance(near to Sony's lens), and the ability to take macro shots, this lens is the zoom lens for me. Thanks a lot again.
Glad it was helpful!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis What would your choice if you own an Alpha 6400 and use it for handshots (so no stativ using), even in darker environment. The tamron has an stabilizer, the sigma not. I`m using the kit lens at the moment and are no pro. I just search for something to upgrade my setup without buying more than one lense. thank you!
From one great looking guy to another.... I really enjoy you humor and knowledge about camera equipment. Keep up your great work!
Great review. Really like the way you did side by side. I haven't seen much of that on other lens reviews.
I appreciate that!
As a beginner in video, I’m literately binge watching ALL of your videos right now 😅 Such an amazing and insightful content 😮 Thank youuuuu !
Awesome! Thank you!
Woah Mark! Thanks for this video! That "macro" feature is such a nice hidden feature cuz I only know that by watching your videos. Other youtubers that I watch didn't mention any of that. Definitely getting this lens after contemplating for so long.
Glad it was helpful!
Awsome review as always. I really think that this will be my upgrade from the kit lens.
Good choice!
Hi Mark, this is one of the most helpful video on this lens, especially the studio example.
I am a Reviewer and use studio for 99% of my videos. I am using sigma 30mm for my A-rolls and kit 16-55mm for B-rolls since last 2 years and as you mentioned in the video, the distance adjustment and convenience is quite a issue.
Now I am looking to replace both the sigma 30mm and kit 16-55mm with this new lens and would like your opinion on it.
Thanks.
this can certainly do that - as long as you don’t use the 30 below 2.8 most of the time. there is a big difference between 2.8 and 1.4. So if you normally use the 30 at 2.8 and above - then this lens definitely can replace it
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks for the prompt reply 👍
Very helpful video, especially thanks to the comparison with Kit Lens. Thank You!
Even when sometimes (maybe 2 times out 10) i am not watching your vids for reviews i watch them because they me smile/laugh. So thanks for bringing those jokes and positivity into a lot of people's lives.. Love from India
hello! love this review! just wanting to know how well does this do in low light situations?
First time on this channel, and subscribed already!
thanks very much!!
The ending was awesome, love your videos!😅
Thank you! 😁
I subscribed for the humor alone 😄
Love your reviews Mark 👍. I’ve picked up this lens last week to go with my own little Dougie. I also dress up my ZV with the SmallRig L bracket with a wooden handle. This is a terrific setup. Light, compact, easy to handle. And the IQ is incredible. It’s now so easy to just pickup the camera anywhere all the time. f2.8, versatile standard zoom range, close focusing distance… Despite the lack of OSS, this lens ticks so many boxes. It’s a must have on the Sony apsc system imo.
That’s a great setup and that wooden grip looks so cool
Equally informative and fun. Great review!
Thanks!!
you a funny dude lol. glad I found a camera guy with a sense of humor. new to photography and I'm falling asleep watching camera vids but yours are entertaining. thanks for the laughs, cheers!
I appreciate that!
Really enjoy watching your review.
Thanks!!
What a great review and that sense of humour! 😂 Subscribed immediately
Much appreciated!
After some 4+ hours of trying to decide which camera to aim for this video FINALLY helped me narrow down what to go with for my instruction videos and some less dry (read: boring as all heck Dad!) marketing content... Now it's just a small matter of running the purchase order past accounting... Thanks for the useful content.
Im not a videographer or photographer, but with Mark review I really excited to learn all of this!
This makes you awesome!!
Just bought the zv e10 body only and the sigma lens because of this video. Thanks for the humor and the wonderful information.
Good choice!
just placed my order with your link! appreciate the vid
That’s considerate of you - I appreciate it 👍👍
As of today Nov 28,2024 they are currently on sale for 449$ at B&H for their Black Friday sale. That specific sale/ amount is for E mount 18-50mm.
I use the 16/1.4 on my M43 setup all the time and it always stuns me with its quality. So no surprise that this thing rocks. One thing…focus breathing generally refers to the size of objects changing when you zoom the lens, not going back and forward to a lens at a fixed length. That’s why it matters to videographers rather than photographers.
Thanks - here's a good article about focus breathing petapixel.com/focus-breathing/
Great review, thank you very much !
I actually just got a new ZV-E10 with a Sony 18-105 4 in order to have a all-terrain kind of lens with optical stabilisation, but you're now making me rethink my choice... I really considered the Sigma 18-50 2.8, but didn't go with it because it was lacking OS...
Stick with what you’ve got - stabilization, huge focal range - if that’s what you were looking for don’t second guess yourself. I do that all time - don’t be like me 🤣🤣
That lens is HUGE.
Mark, you crack me up. 😂 Fantastic review of the Sigma, by the way. And even if I know you rented it, I'm still jealous!
Hey. Great video. Do you recomend this lense cooking video, filming food cook in the pan and so on? keep up the great work
the best review, thanks
Looking at this for my zv-e10. Appreciate the review. I enjoy your channel, Mark.
Thanks!!
16-50mm direct replacement for the kit would have been the ticket for me, and I'd be a buyer.. The macro, F2.8 and Sigma-quality AF are great selling points. Adding a prime would take too much time for lens changes. I like my kit lens, I did go through 3 before I found a good one though. Good review ... Cheers
Yeah, for the wide shot, the 16 would have been great. So hard to find something perfect. Thanks, J.R.!!
Love the vibe and the review, if you only put more outdoor shoots it would be crazy 🔥But still what a review!!!❤️👍👍
Mark I love your videos. I wish you could test all these things to low light and under more harsh environments (this is a little bit too perfect compared to real life vlogging)
Lowlight depends a lot on the camera - and the amount of light a lens lets in is standardized. So a 2.8 will be the same in lowlight as any other 2.8 lens. So, if you want ultimate lowlight performance from a lens, look for the lowest f-stop you can find. The 1.4's from sigma are about as good as it gets (16mm, 30mm, 56mm)
Because of your video I got the ZV-E10 body only and this Sigma 18-50, saved me $100 from having a duplicate zoom range kit lens. Thank you.
The intro is beautiful ❤️
Thanks!!
Thanks for the video. Love your humor!!!
Thanks!!
Thank you so much for making this video
You’re welcome
GREAT Thanks! I have the 16,30 and 56 trio from Sigma and consider them my go-to first choice on my a6000 AND my a7r ( Yes the original bought new at duty free in Dubai in 2010 (?). I currently use the a7r 28-70mm 3.5-5.6 kit lens on both but obviously take a hit on megapixels on the APSC. That kit lens on on the a6000 works as a native lens with the resolution loss is only noticeable when you recompose in post to correct what I should have done when shooting. However the a6000's 24 Mp drops to (variable) an average of 15Mp which is respectable and good for most media but limiting print quality.
That zoom is beyond tempting. Thanks Mark.
I love your sense of humor in your videos! 😊I'm not sure if you know the answer, but if you do, I'm curious to know whether you would recommend this lens or the Sony 18-105mm f/4 for a hybrid travel photographer?
Another stellar video Brother! Love your humor as always! Keep on shining bright! ❤❤❤
Thanks, Andray!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Always Brother! You Rock!
I'm excited for Mark to start having sponsored sections!
I will never skip them, because I wanna see him on that creamy ZV-E10
Thanks 🤣🤣 I’ve had a couple of offers, but nothing I felt fit with the channel.
You sir, are a gem 💎 Thank you for being you. Awesome video. You helped me make a purchase decision. You did so in style. Your neighbor is great too 😂🍻
🍺he’s a good guy!!
So I’m already sold on the ZV E10. My goal is to use it mainly for music video shoots, livestreams, and event photography.. I was working myself up to plunge in and get the 3 sigma prime lenses to be able to cover all those areas but now I’m thinking this one lens could do it all very well and allow me to buy the 3 prime lenses one by one over time after recouping some of that initial investment.
This lens will cover so much.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis indeed I think it will! Although that bokeh on the 1.4’s looks soooooooo good! Did you find it to be that far off? I’ve watched this video like 10 times and it seems to be really close at the 2.8
Hey.. thanks so much for your video. Great things to know.
Is it working well with Sony Nex 5 family?
I have ZV-E10 and this lens as my only video recording gadget, and I am exactly as happy as you.
Go and sell out all your other gear, you don't need them! ;)
This video showed up on my feed again. Gotta be honest, I've purchased this lens about a year ago and it's the most versatile lens that I own. It's super sharp, constant f2.8 is amazing and the 18-50mm (27-75mm fullframe) focal range is fantastic. It's a very small lens and also incredibly light. I have only two issues with it, one is with the lens and one is more my own preference.
The first issue is that it has no optical stabilization. As a bang for your buck lens, you might be on a budget, and your camerabody maybe doesn't have IBIS. This would mean that you have the possibility of unsharp images at lower shutter speeds. For 40% more in price, at least where I live in Europe, you could go for the Tamron 17-70mm, which has built-in optical stabilization but is way bigger and heavier. If you were to own a ZVE-10 (like many other people watching this channel) it might be scary at first, but something like the A6500 already has IBIS and could be picked up second hand for about the same price as a new ZV-E10. That would already solve a bunch of problems with this for photography, for videography it could help a bit.
The other issue is that sometimes I feel like it's too wide at 18mm and not zoomed in enough at the 50mm focal range. I've purchased the fullframe 24-70mm f2.8 lens from Sigma, and use that on my crop sensor ZV-E10. The 36-105mm focal range really suits me and also gives me the possibility to upgrade to a fullframe camera down the line, so I get even more usage out of the lens.
If there was a 36-105mm lens for APS-C I would instantly buy it, but this lens is as close to perfection as I could get it. Price vs Quality this is more bang for your buck than the Sigma 16mm f1.4 for me!
thanks for giving the long term update!!
This lens is unbelievable
Very usefull video ! thank you so much i send my kit lens back and bought the sigma :) since i can use the extra light !
Your videos are so entertaining I would keep watching them even if I wasn't interested in cameras anymore 🤣
The best kind of viewer!! 👍
Great review and sick lens! Thanks man! Get well!
Appreciate it!
If you only had one. Would it be this lens or the 16 mm?
If doing photos and videos, the 18-50. But for studio and video only - the 16.
Great video, would love to see a comparison between the sony 16-55 f2.8 g vs the new sigma 18-50mm 2.8; to tell if spending more make a difference?
I had to send the sigma back, but from the tests I’ve seen from others, I would stick with the sigma. smaller and much cheaper.
Greak review buddy! I have recently purchased a sony zv e10. I am using the kit lens as of now. I don't have any professional use or any youtube channel, do I still need to upgrade to this sigma 16 50 lens or shall I stick the kit lens itsel?
@@Lion-gq1di This sigma is better no doubt. But try the kit lens for a while and figure out what type of things you like to shoot, and then you’ll be able to upgrade with more confidence. If you notice you always shoot at focal length of 16, or 30mm or 50mm for example there are great prime lenses that you might want to look at
@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you so very much for your reply, I really appreciate it 😊
neighbor offers you a beer
thats a wholesome moment right
I bought a ZVE10 because of you and I’m very mad 😡 because I’m in love for this camera 🥰
How could you not??
Okay, so i have been watching like a thousand of your videos because i am planning on getting the zve10. It will be my first camera and i am looking to do primarily weddings with it. I will do other client work like real estate, interviews/small business promos, etc. But again, mainly weddings. I have looked through SO many video to try to find a good few lenses to get with it and im struggling. Do you have any specific recommendations for what lenses to get with this camera? Budget will probably be around $2500 for camera, lenses, and gimbal (and other small accessories). Looking to get 3 lenses if possible. I dont know exactly what focal lengths are best. I know ill need a wide and i was considering the sony 11mm f1.8. For medium range i was actually considering this lens you are reviewing. Then for a longer prime i was thinking sigma 56mm f1.4? Would love and appreciate your thoughts on all of this. I have gained so much insight from watching your channel, your videos are amazing and i love your personality haha. Thanks in advance!
Hey Mark, I just recently got this lens because of your video. Did you experience any vignetting when shooting at F2.8 for it? I get some vignetting when shooting with mine at that aperture.
I had shot on their EF mount 17-50 f/2.8 APS-C version of this lens for years for video work on my 80d, but the lens was very fragile and I had broke two of them.
Glad to see they've made a lot of improvements to it, not only that thanks to your channel I'm planning on switching over to the ZV-E10 and it excites me my fav lens is available for it in a smaller form factor!
This lens and zv-e10 are a killer combo. and so small and light!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis The ZV-E10 seems like such an overlooked amazing camera to me, I think the picture profiles for grading on it are fantastic.
my 80d and 17-50 F/2.8 certainly used to be a great combo a while ago!
That is hilarious! I have that same combo and looking to upgrade!
liked before starting to watch the video
Best kind of person 👍
do you think this is good for travel, street photography, and interior real estate? Do you think it is wide enough to get nice landscape/cityscape photography too? does the 18mm compared to a 16mm make big difference with 2mm?
You’ve got a very good neighbor, mine has never offered me a beer. Great review, this goes on my wishlist. I’m really enjoying the ZV-E10 as a secondary camera, but it’s not taking in enough light with the kit lens. A constant aperture would be great too.
Take a look at the sigma 1.4 trio. The 16, 30, and 56 - prime lenses that let in a ton of light
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis that would be a great option too, though changing lenses while filming isn't that great, but the extra light could be very welcome. Something to consider, thanks!
Hi Mark, love your stuff. You help me with my own camera crisis.
Question: How good is the macro capability compared to a Sony 50mm macro lens? I shoot underwater, and if his can shoot great macro at 50mm, it would save having to only choose a certain subject size pre-dive.
As an equally handsome funny guy, I appreciate the humor you put into your videos. I don't know diddly squat about cameras but ready to watch and learn everything from you. Cheers! 🍻 (btw, that first bit was a joke so don't come after me fellow viewers lol)
You’ll know it all in no time. My handsome face will tell you all of it 🤣🤣
Great review you earned a subscriber
Awesome, thank you!
Mark, what microphone are you using in the studio in this video? (maybe it's the same mic in all studio videos?) Secondly, did you sound treat the room?
I said WOW a the difference at 14:53. The overall clarity and sharpness difference is shocking. Added to my amazon wish list though I'm still mad that Sigma haven't made their incredible 18-35 f1.8 lens for the FE APSC mount. I borrowed that lens for my old T2i several years ago and it's incredible. Is there anything even close to something like that for the ZVE10?
Edit: Watching on a 65" LG OLED... yeah..
Hello my friend, very good video. I hope you are all well over there. Thank you for sharing your experience. I ask you, do you have a ninja atoms v? If you have one, I would like to see how you configure it with the ZV E10 zone, thank you very much in advance, as I have told you before my main language is Spanish, if you see any errors, excuse me, but I like your content, more than six months ago I subscribed to your channel and I hug you from New Jersey
Your English is great!! I do have the ninja v. I’ll try to do a video about it - but I don’t do anything special. I just run title on 4K 24p and I record internally to the camera. I basically use it as a monitor.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you very much my brother answer me, I understand your point, I wanted the Atomos Ninja V because I started to video and photo as my first camera the Sony ZV E10 but my plans for 2022 is to buy the Sony FX3 for video I will not take advantage of the Atoms Ninja V With the Sony ZV E10 because I can only use it as a monitor because externally there will be no difference in image quality, I already understood, I thank you very much for your help, it is always useful, let's go little by little and I bought the Westcott Flash Fj400 and the FJ80 and in my channel I will speak and show there is an abysmal difference in the quality with these flash, well my brother thank you so much for your time ...
I have been waiting for this video forever…. It’s weird that I just clicked on your channel now to see if it’s up yet and lo and behold .. 1 min ago you uploaded it 😬
Ditto!
Always good to click on the channel at all times 🤣🤣
How's this combo with photos? Sold our two a7iii's and looking for a cheap but amazing replacement to photograph dogs
Its great - the ZV-E10 actually JUST added animal eye autofocus in video (it already had it in photos)
Thanks Mark. Another great review. Did Sigma end up giving you the lens?
Haha - I WISH.
At 14:10 it seems to me that if you zoomed out to 16mm on the kit lens and turned on Active SteadyShot to get a 1.44 crop factor you would have had a very similar looking shot to the Sigma at 24mm with the camera at about the same distance and your light at the same 40% (maybe a touch brighter).
Hi Mark,
I am a newbie to camera's so I don't really understand all the technicalities of these camera and lenses but still i love watching your videos since you make them really interesting and funny.
After watching your videos, I am convinced I need to buy the Sony ZV e10 camera but just confused if I should go for the kit lens which comes with ZV e10 or should I buy any other lens?
What would you suggest?
I have a small youtube channel which is growing so want to upgrade my setup and i make mainly sit and shoot videos (no vlogs).
Would appreciate your suggestions.
Great to hear!! you’ll pick it up in no time. 👍
It depends on your budget. If you are getting a kit lens along with the camera, the lens will only cost you $100 while other lenses will cost hundreds, if not, more than a thousand dollars. I'd say get the kit lens and use the heck out of it, learn from it, find out its limitations, and get lenses which you think will solve the limitations that the kit lens gives you.
The reason being, if you want to get anything else other than the kit lens, the next question will be: Which lens to get? This is a question where only you can answer for yourself. You will notice what you need more, once you start using the kit lens a lot. Kit lens at $100, it is a cheap "starting point" and you upgrade from there on. Remember it is the skills, not the gear, that will get you far.
Sorry, I didn’t see the rest of your question for some reason. The kit lens is a good lens to figure out how you like to shoot. I personally recommend the Sigma 16mm 1.4 for a talking head studio lens. It’s amazingly sharp and bright lens and gives you a nice shallow depth of field. The link is in the description of this vid. 👍
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you Mark for the response..
Yeah I may consider buying the sigma 16mm 1.4 lens..
@@gigihanmandarin thank you for the response, I think the sigma is a better lens so why spend 100$ for a average kit lens when I can just spend 250 more to buy a really good one
Nice review but have you look at the Tamron 17-70? The Sony 16-55 should be the best except for the price. I'm debating between this lens vs the Tamron 17-70. I lean toward the Tamron more because it has stabilization and that better especially for low light situations. What's your thought?
Love your reviews. Your videos convinced me to get the Sony ZV-E10 and Sigma 16mm F1.4. This review convinced me to upgrade my kit lens to the Sigma 18-50 as I love the idea of the bigger aperture, and the fact that its F2.8 all the way. However, am I missing something? It doesn’t seem to work with the Zoom rocker on the camera? Am I missing something? That’s a bit of a bummer if true.
The zoom rocker is only for "Power Zooms" like the kit lens or the Sony 10-20 f4. There are very few power zooms available. Regular zooming lenses like this sigma have to be zoomed by hang (most lenses)
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Ah cool. I did not realise this. And thanks for the quick reply. Saves me a lot of googling time 😂
Hello Mark, first time I've seen any of your videos. You're a natural, very funny and could easily do stand up.
Made me laugh a few times. 😂 Great review though. You thoroughly deserve Sigma to let you keep the lens. :D I bought the 18 to 50 f2.8 for my a6600 about 3 weeks ago and it's a really lovely bit of glass.
Haha - thanks. You have a good eye - I’m actually a standup comic here in Canada. I have a whole other channel about it. Thanks for the kind words!!
I hope Sigma has left you the lens. After this review I will buy this thing, like probably about 1000 others.
Your reviews are some of the best I've seen. Competent, funny and you get to see everything that interests. Thanks and Subbed!
... and always be good and drink your apple juice.🍻
Greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭
I did send the lens back - but Sigma are very helpful and always give me loaners when I ask - high makes them cool in my books 😀
Hi Mark Your way of explaining the world of photography is nice and clear, thank you for your commitment. Which optics do you recommend to pair with this 18-50, mainly for medium to long distances?Thanks