Currently using the Sigma 24-70 dg dn 2.8 but I’m strongly considering selling it for the 24-105 you showcased here. I would use primes for interviews and I often find myself wanting more reach.
Right now we are transitioning from the Sigma 14-24, Sony 35 1.8 and Zeiss 50 1.4 to 14GM, 35GM and 50GM. We absolutely adore using our 135GM. The 70-200GM hardly sees any use since we got it. 24GM is another favourite. The 85GM has a very nice image, but we will exchange it as soon as Sony makes a refresh. For macro we use the 90 and 24 Probe and for super long shots we also love the 200-600G. In the past we had the Tamrons 17-28 and 28-75 and the Samyang 85 1.4. Loved all three of them. But with the new class of primes Sony has been pushing out we are just gushing at the performance.
I just bought a light from Lume Cube because of you! I expect 24/7 customer support directly from you if I have any issues since you recommended it 😜, it does actually look super handy
I just got a RF 24-105mm. I can't believe how versatile those focal lengths are. I never thought I'd be saying that. this is coming for a person who LOVES prime lenses. #greatvideo
The 24-105 and 20mm 1.8 combo looks amazing. I've been wanting a 16-35 for awhile now but that 20mm just absolutely destroys both of Sony's zooms in terms of image quality, price, and size. Gonna be my next piece of kit for sure! Great video, I really appreciate all of the sample footage with each lens.
Agree. Had many shoots with both the G master 24-70 + 70-200 and the 70 -105. and I liked the extra mm's on the 24-105 a lot. And if the area is a dark place to shoot, I simply charge €200,- extra for the shoot to rent the G master lenses
Levi, I’d love to see your colour grading process - your video work looks truly fantastic: gorgeous colours, low contrast with that matte look, I love it.
I love how you cover the interaction of the gear with the realities of adventure life. The combination definitely makes this channel much more interesting.
I was really going back and forth about the sony 20mm 1.8 and the Tamron 17-28 2.8. I went with the Sony 20mm and have been loving it for its small size, fast aperture, and wide focal length! Also, have the 24-105 and has been a fantastic all-around lens
I can't believe I'm just seeing this, Levi! Awesome overview. I actually picked up the 24-105 recently after becoming frustrated with the amount of dust I was getting in my Sigma 24-70 and I've been loving it so far.
This was EXTREMELY useful. I am looking to change my entire camera gear setup & i am completely lost and this was SO HELPFUL. Doing god's work, thank you.
How are you finding the switch? Anything you miss from the Komodo that the Sony doesn't do particularly well? And does the 'look' compare? (sorry for questions, i just put a downpayment on an FX3 myself!)
@@stevewelsh__ to be honest, I love the FX3. The "look" is almost exactly the same. Now, this could be that I am shooting Sigma Art glass on the FX3, which was also my favorite on Komodo. I ran many Tokina Cine lenses on Komodo, but always found myself reaching for the Sigma Art 18-35. The Menu's on Komodo are a thousand times easier to use, I loved the stop lights for exposure. The screen on FX3 is tiny, menu is difficult to navigate. But the camera is half the price (as a ready to shoot rig) and the FX3 is much better suited for my style of run & gun shooting in the outdoors. the image is cleaner, less noisey than Komodo. Main thing I miss though, is having shutter angle instead of shutter speed.
@@Eric.Estrada thanks for the detailed reply! It’s comforting to know that these 2 are quite comparable but like you I need the camera in an instant for my shoots (product videos mainly). I was worried about the heavy digital look both the FX3 and A7Siii come out of the box with but I’ve seen a few videos now where I could swear they were a cinema rig. Lens wise I’m going with the sigma 24-70 so that should be super versatile! Thanks again :)
but remember for video we can use 4k to crop or use apsc mode/clear image zoom. so even with 70mm, you will be able to get a lot more reach if we doing video. and honestly 105mm is not that much closer than 70mm. If I am wanting one lens that really can go from wide to telephoto, I would pick the tarmon 28-200 f2.8-5.6.
@@nightdonutstudio I cover this in the video actually ; ) cropping 4K that is. As far as the 28-200. It isn’t wide enough. Especially with active stabilization turned on. That 4mm makes a big difference for me. And 105 cropped to look like 150-200 is a lot easier than not being wide enough in the first place. It is a great lens, but doesn’t cover the wide to tele photo that I personally want
Really great video!! The only counter argument I have to going with F4 lenses is if you shoot a lot indoors. Since pretty much every test shot you showed in this video was outdoors, or with the 1.8 lenses, I think F4 is perfectly adequate for outdoors, but not nighttime, or indoors. Thanks again for the video!
Levi your audio in front of the van in the wind sounded great! What deadcat are you using on that lav? I'm looking for a lav solution that works while snowboarding
2.8 to 4 is so minimal for "bokeh". The 24-105 compared to a 24-70 is such a superior lens especially with the IS. The extra stop of light is less important with the high iso capability these days. If you really need low light power go with a prime.
I can vouch for the 55mm/1.8. I don't use it a lot because of the kind of shots I tend to do, but every time I've used it, when looking back at the photos, they just blow my mind. I can always pick them out of a stack of images. There's just something about the quality of the images compared to other lenses I have. It's hard to describe better than that.
Wow, really? For me I can oick them out because they are beyond horrible. Horrible abboration not even photoshop or lightroom can fix and so blurry. Horrible!
Levi, those shots of Jesse on the OneWheel (3:28) shot on the Sony FE 20mm F1.8G, just look so good! Looks like an awesome lens. Thanks for the great info.! 👍👍
@@JamesBreitenstein "Looks so much better"? Doesn't it have more fringing, a farther minimum focusing distance, more focus breathing, and a weird green fringing on out of focus highlights? Sure, maybe it's a tiny bit sharper, but it's also significantly more expensive and heavier.
I appreciate your approach which involves getting maximum versatility in as small and light a package as possible. A 24-105 with a fast 50 and 85 takes care of most photographic and video situations.
Just the video I needed! I use the Canon 24-105 for work on FS7's etc and it's trash, so soft and ugly but this has convinced me to go for the 24-105 for my A7Siii. Thank you!
@@sonicvboom It was the EF version of the 24-105mm in the mk 1 and mk 2 versions. Admittedly I've recently used that glass on a C70 and it looks better. Could just be the old FS7's looking trash!
Awesome video! I went with the 24-105 f/4 and the 70-200 f/4 also due to that huge weight difference, as well as the 20 f/1.8 and 85 f/1.8. Really happy with how my setup is working for what I do!
Very informative Levy. I have the a7s III and I have been running the Tamron line 17-28, 28-75 and 75-180 its been working well for me but I would be interested in that 20mm 1.8 you showed for low light. Jason
Very cool video! Personal 2 cents - photo and video do differ, so for a photographer such kit won't work. After years of doing photography as a hobby I've come to a conclusion that the best kit is two zooms (16-35 Sony (which I want to replace my 24-70) and 70-180 Tamron) and two primes ( haven't finalized my picks yet, but at the moment I'm leaning towards 35 mm and 85mm). If budget is unlimited and Gear Acquisition Syndrome is not a problem - I would add 20m, 135mm and 200-600. And I wish A7R4 had the same stabilization as the S-series... Again, thanks for the video, great job!!
this was SO helpful! i've been searching around for an upgrade from my sony zvi and decided on the sony a7iv, but had no idea what lens to get. this provided so much clarity thank you
The examples you gave comparing the 24-105 vs 24-70 showed what seems to be a clear cut sharpness difference in favor of the 24-70. Just looking in on those beard hairs & shirt textures. Even with RUclips conpression I can see a definitive difference. Am I missing something? Seems like the 24-70 is a distinct winner for image quality here.
You aren’t missing anything. Yes there is a a sharpness difference, I say as much. Re watch the video if your don’t track with what I describe as my priorities.
In the tight shot directly after the 24-70 shot. The focus plane does seem to also be slightly off Nic’s face. So maybe that’s causing a more drastic disparity in what your noticing if you pause at those two exact moments and peep in.
Aww I love my 16-35mm f4, I used it on most of my van channel videos! I too have the 55mm 1.8 but don't use it a ton unless I need lower light capabilities. And the 70-200 f4 I use quite a bit, did you consider that one at all? Surprisingly small and light.
Love the quality of ur content. I am getting the Sony a7 iv. I can only afford one lense for it as of now. I am trying to do vlogs. Just day in life videos and just record myself and things I see. Which lense would you recommend?
I’ve never seen any of your videos until this one and I have to say this is by far the best real world lens reviews I’ve ever seen. Your content is just quality man. Subscribed for sure!
I think you made an admirable case for opening up lens choices. That more expensive is not always better. And that lens design inherently comes with some interesting, and often conflicting, choices. The perfect lens does not exist. And we should remain open to all options. Very nicely done!
I am not actualy looking for a lens or anything like that, I just love to watch your videos. I'm not a filmmaker, but I really like learning more about it. thank you for always making such interessting and well explained videos.
What’s your take on the 85 vs the 55. I already have the 20 and 35 Sony primes. Figuring the 85 is a more natural compliment to those but you and many others recommend the 55? I shoot equally with my 35 in full frame and crop so I’m kind of covering that 50mm focal length. Would love your take.
Thanks this has been super helpful, especially 17:36 where you explained the drawbacks to the 16-35mm f/4 and recommended the Tamron. I've watched several reviews to try and make a decision and this sealed the deal, Tamrom 17-28mm it is!
Yo bro! Thanks por the content, I have a question, which these lens is better for a video at night? Sigma 24-70 F2.8 or Sony 24-70 F2.8 G Master Thanks!
So helpful and great to see a creator talking about renting. Feels nice to see a more real talk about why and where to put your money than spending till you’re poor. Good job.
I'm with you on the 24-105mm focal Length. If I had one lens I'd choose my 16-80mm for my Fuji X-S10. Changing between primes is easy and great in a controlled environment but for me it's 10X harder while camping or on the trail. It's more trouble then it's worth many times.
I settled on a Sony full frame because I had a lot of glass that fit my Minolta camera from years gone by. Although almost all of them are manual focus and lack stabilization I make up for it with a device called a tripod. I love you work by the way. I was getting a "Vibe" when you were showing clips of that one wheeler rolling down the streets. I am an ex-Hamiltonian that has lived in cottage country (North of the Muskokas) for a dozen years now. One shot rolled past "Jackson Square" and I knew that you were in the Hammer. That explained the vibe that I was getting.
24-105 has been my workhorse on my canon for YEARS..I just switched to Sony yesterday Im gonna get the same with Sony..Even with canon version on my MarkIV it was amazing
My friend, I was looking for lenses recommendations after getting my new A7IV and I couldn't be more happy finding your video on the topic. I just got my 24-105mm 4.0. and it's exactly what I was looking for for my travels :)
since youre rolling around on a one wheel I figured id ask.... are you familiar with shooting skateboarding? when filming "lines" ( a lot of tricks in a row) skateboarders typically use fisheye lenses. if you were going to throw a fisheye in your bag what would it be? clearly stabilization is super important.
@@Levi_Allen The newest G isn't so bad price wise. The GM now... Basically though, the 16-35 PZ G is better than their previous Zeiss 16-35 that you mentioned.
Hi Levi! What do you think is the new 24-70 gm ii good enough as a versatile lens for documentary, adventure, traveling? I can't decide which one to choose - new 24-70, 24-105, or even Tamron 35-150 in addition to 20 1.8 and maybe 85 1.4. Since FX3 has the second native ISO I guess it will work well with the f4, but is it enough well for most situations or mostly for daylight shooting? 24-70 is now compact, light, and technically great, but doesn't have that 105 mm and OSS though, which is great for handheld, or mb active stabilization is good enough for the handheld? Tamron looks even better in some ways, but it's big and doesn't have OSS... Tough choice(
the 24-70 is an incredible lens! definitely can't go wrong with that choice. If I were you I would rent or borrow the options you can to get a sense for what they look like
Just found you, glad I did! ..your flow resonates with me ! Just purchased a A74 and Tamron 35-150 and wow, coming from a A9 over 1 year ago...what a great upgrade for me! I Will be filling the gap with the 20mm you used! TY
Levi Great Info By the way...Love You Brother!! Question Im looking to purchase a good Sony Lens to do My Product B-Roll Im currently using the 16-35 G f2.8 would i have better Luck punching in Close with the 24-105?
Levi, we did SALTS together, gotta be going back 12 or more years ago now. Super helpful video thanks. I'm happy with the nifty fifty on our a74. I'm going to pick up a 24 105 f4 now thanks to you. Hope you've been doing well. Your content is amazing and so well done
Hello current great video thank you may I please ask what Lavalier system are you using? I can see your shirt fluttering in the wind blowing and I don’t hear any of the wind noise. Thank you.
I have heard the same thing about these lenses before! It's so helpful to see footage examples as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! :)
@@Levi_Allen We bought the 24-105 3 years ago for exactly the reasons you articulated - the one we borrowed was incredible. But the one we bought new didn’t perform as well, so we sold it. The 55/1.8 is small & beautiful as you say, but it focus breathes like a dragon and I see it in what we do. So my favorite lenses these days are also the G lenses, especially the new ultra compacts. We actually exited Sony during the pandemic, but are about to come back in. Will probably start with the 20/1.8 and 50/2.5 because they are so much smaller than zooms. Also really like the sigma 28-70/2.8, so we might start with that instead of the 50/2.5 We also like Lume Cube!
Thanks for this! It’s great to see the recommendations from a real filmmaker. This had a lot more substance and experience behind it than most “gear reviews”
Hey Levi, wanted to thank you for this great video. Just one question on the gyroscopic data you mentioned; do you need Sony software for this or can this data be used in Premiere Pro/Davinci? Thanks for all your great work!
I'm glad to see someone who knows what they are doing has reassured me of a few lens choices I made (20mm, 24-105mm and 55mm). My next couple of lenses were influenced by the wallet and Jake Sloan (youtube channel), and I went with the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75mm. It seems (more by fluke than judgement) that I have ended up with a pretty good set of lenses!
A7 IV with Sigma 24-70mm F2.8, APS-C crop mode gives you up to 105mm at F4 equivalent. Perfect set-up. I also am yet too see convincing evidence that OSS + IBIS, is better than just IBIS - or at least for wide-angle?
Levi! Just rewatched this ‘older’ video and there is still so much good advice. I just wish Sony will make a new and lighter version of the 24-105 that would fit my smaller Sony A7C2. Thanks Levi.
I'm hooked as soon as I heard what you were saying and then saw the 20mm 1.8 footage. I shoot 35 1.4 and 15mm 2.0 but neither have IS.... I haven't finished watching as I stopped to drop this comment but you sold me on the 20mm bro. Thank you!!
I Almost went for the 20/1.8. Ended up going for an open box 16-35 /2.8. Not sure if it’s still justified to get the 20 or a 35 as this covers that rage but both look awesome as well :)
Hey Levi, wanted to let you know that the 20mm link on Amazon is $1000 more than it should be. The same 20mm G is listed for $898, which is around what I think you said it would be. I want to purchase using your affiliate link if you can update!
28mmf2, 50mm(I have a pair of vintage minoltas 1.7 and 1.4) and 85mm1.8 and that will do it for me, most of the time. Adding up a zoom lens like 28-200mm would be the cherry on top.
Thank you Levi! Starting with my Canon 6D back around 2013 the 24-105 F4 lens has definitely proven as #1 overall lens for full frame video. Just picked up an FX6 and I appreciate the coverage of 20mm F1.8 thanks again! TJ
Thanks Levi. Can't beat having an honest opinion based on actually using these lenses. Personally I love my 24-70 GM. Such a versatile lens. Bit off topic for this video but I'd love to know what the side handle is that you're using at around 16:17 ? I'd like that for a simple handheld set up.
What are your two must have lenses for filming?
I've gotten some great responses on instagram and twitter so I thought I would ask here as well.
@@Levi_Allen My 2 are 35mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8 but more of a Hybrid Shooter .
The 35mm is a really lovely lens
Currently using the Sigma 24-70 dg dn 2.8 but I’m strongly considering selling it for the 24-105 you showcased here. I would use primes for interviews and I often find myself wanting more reach.
Right now we are transitioning from the Sigma 14-24, Sony 35 1.8 and Zeiss 50 1.4 to 14GM, 35GM and 50GM. We absolutely adore using our 135GM. The 70-200GM hardly sees any use since we got it. 24GM is another favourite. The 85GM has a very nice image, but we will exchange it as soon as Sony makes a refresh. For macro we use the 90 and 24 Probe and for super long shots we also love the 200-600G. In the past we had the Tamrons 17-28 and 28-75 and the Samyang 85 1.4. Loved all three of them. But with the new class of primes Sony has been pushing out we are just gushing at the performance.
Dude this whole video felt more like a professional documentary. Looking forward to seeing more reviews like this from you. Awesome work.
I just bought a light from Lume Cube because of you! I expect 24/7 customer support directly from you if I have any issues since you recommended it 😜, it does actually look super handy
As long as I’m in cell service you can call anytime 😁
24-105 is such an underrated focal length.
I was picturing “what would Jesse say” about each one of my different choices 😂
Lens what live on my camera 90% of the time 😊
Hello Jesse!
lol
I just got a RF 24-105mm. I can't believe how versatile those focal lengths are. I never thought I'd be saying that. this is coming for a person who LOVES prime lenses. #greatvideo
Watching Levi traveling around in his van is making me reevaluate my life choices
The 24-105 and 20mm 1.8 combo looks amazing. I've been wanting a 16-35 for awhile now but that 20mm just absolutely destroys both of Sony's zooms in terms of image quality, price, and size. Gonna be my next piece of kit for sure! Great video, I really appreciate all of the sample footage with each lens.
Agree. Had many shoots with both the G master 24-70 + 70-200 and the 70 -105. and I liked the extra mm's on the 24-105 a lot. And if the area is a dark place to shoot, I simply charge €200,- extra for the shoot to rent the G master lenses
Levi, I’d love to see your colour grading process - your video work looks truly fantastic: gorgeous colours, low contrast with that matte look, I love it.
First in program ad I’ve ever seen on RUclips that fits so perfectly with the content that it is genuinely part of the video.
I love how you cover the interaction of the gear with the realities of adventure life. The combination definitely makes this channel much more interesting.
I was really going back and forth about the sony 20mm 1.8 and the Tamron 17-28 2.8. I went with the Sony 20mm and have been loving it for its small size, fast aperture, and wide focal length! Also, have the 24-105 and has been a fantastic all-around lens
Thanks and perfect timing. We’re upgrading some of our lenses and you totally answered some of my questions. Great stuff as always. 🤙🏼
I’d love to hear about what you end up choosing!
Would have thought you are too busy with the boat to thing about that. Good luck
this guys van is the most badass thing I think I've ever seen, this guy knows how to live life
What sort of screw on filters would you suggest??? I have a Sony 20mm.
I can't believe I'm just seeing this, Levi! Awesome overview. I actually picked up the 24-105 recently after becoming frustrated with the amount of dust I was getting in my Sigma 24-70 and I've been loving it so far.
Thank you thank you! I love the 24-105
I LOVE that 55mm 1.8, I use it on gimbals for client work all the time and I may never upgrade to a “better” 50mm
This was EXTREMELY useful. I am looking to change my entire camera gear setup & i am completely lost and this was SO HELPFUL. Doing god's work, thank you.
Perfect timing for this video! I just switched over to the Sony FX3 from Red Komodo and have found myself trying to figure out what glass to go with.
It’s a tough decision for sure. Obviously you can get good results from most any lens, it’s just a matter of which ones haha
How are you finding the switch? Anything you miss from the Komodo that the Sony doesn't do particularly well? And does the 'look' compare? (sorry for questions, i just put a downpayment on an FX3 myself!)
@@stevewelsh__ to be honest, I love the FX3. The "look" is almost exactly the same. Now, this could be that I am shooting Sigma Art glass on the FX3, which was also my favorite on Komodo. I ran many Tokina Cine lenses on Komodo, but always found myself reaching for the Sigma Art 18-35. The Menu's on Komodo are a thousand times easier to use, I loved the stop lights for exposure. The screen on FX3 is tiny, menu is difficult to navigate. But the camera is half the price (as a ready to shoot rig) and the FX3 is much better suited for my style of run & gun shooting in the outdoors. the image is cleaner, less noisey than Komodo. Main thing I miss though, is having shutter angle instead of shutter speed.
@@Eric.Estrada thanks for the detailed reply! It’s comforting to know that these 2 are quite comparable but like you I need the camera in an instant for my shoots (product videos mainly). I was worried about the heavy digital look both the FX3 and A7Siii come out of the box with but I’ve seen a few videos now where I could swear they were a cinema rig. Lens wise I’m going with the sigma 24-70 so that should be super versatile! Thanks again :)
@eric definitely consider the 24to105 G Its great with that sensor. I use it on my a7siii and now find it hard to justify buying the 24to70 GM.
You made a great case for the 24-105, I could see myself replacing my 24-70 with that lens for a more versatile kit. Great vid as always!
I thought of you a bunch when talking about the 20mm. I know you love your 24mm so dang much : )
I’m in the same boat 🚣♀️. I find on my FX3 the 24-70 leaves me wanting more punch.
@@Levi_Allen the 20mm looks incredible!!
but remember for video we can use 4k to crop or use apsc mode/clear image zoom. so even with 70mm, you will be able to get a lot more reach if we doing video. and honestly 105mm is not that much closer than 70mm. If I am wanting one lens that really can go from wide to telephoto, I would pick the tarmon 28-200 f2.8-5.6.
@@nightdonutstudio I cover this in the video actually ; ) cropping 4K that is. As far as the 28-200. It isn’t wide enough. Especially with active stabilization turned on. That 4mm makes a big difference for me. And 105 cropped to look like 150-200 is a lot easier than not being wide enough in the first place. It is a great lens, but doesn’t cover the wide to tele photo that I personally want
Yessir! The Levi I came for is BACK!🔥 (not saying I don't like the Van stuff, but I came because of you filmmaking✌🏼)
I love seeing those outdoor shots with a filmic grade on them. I think that it just makes it look so cool
The 24-105 f4 is one of my favorite lenses for the Sony system - especially for video. It's so versatile.
thanks for this man!
Upgrading to a full frame and I needed this.
I never thought of using my Sony 20mm 1.8 for vlogging. Always used my Tam 17-28. So I tried it today. We have a new winner. Thanks!!!
Great to hear!
Sony 24-105 f4 "G" lens user here pared with Sony A7III. It does all the job from portraits , products and weddings!
Really great video!! The only counter argument I have to going with F4 lenses is if you shoot a lot indoors. Since pretty much every test shot you showed in this video was outdoors, or with the 1.8 lenses, I think F4 is perfectly adequate for outdoors, but not nighttime, or indoors. Thanks again for the video!
What camera do you use?
It is not an issue if your camera has second ISO like a7sIII and the new a74.
Levi your audio in front of the van in the wind sounded great! What deadcat are you using on that lav? I'm looking for a lav solution that works while snowboarding
2.8 to 4 is so minimal for "bokeh". The 24-105 compared to a 24-70 is such a superior lens especially with the IS. The extra stop of light is less important with the high iso capability these days. If you really need low light power go with a prime.
No matter how good your camera is, you still get half the noise with a lens that's a stop faster...
I can vouch for the 55mm/1.8. I don't use it a lot because of the kind of shots I tend to do, but every time I've used it, when looking back at the photos, they just blow my mind. I can always pick them out of a stack of images. There's just something about the quality of the images compared to other lenses I have. It's hard to describe better than that.
Wow, really? For me I can oick them out because they are beyond horrible. Horrible abboration not even photoshop or lightroom can fix and so blurry. Horrible!
Levi, those shots of Jesse on the OneWheel (3:28) shot on the Sony FE 20mm F1.8G, just look so good! Looks like an awesome lens. Thanks for the great info.! 👍👍
I agree!! We use the 20 mm 1.8 and 55 mm 1.8 zeiss!!!
Did you talked about your favorite tripods for adventure stuff?
Really helpful advice on how to balance the pros and cons thank you!
The 55mm f1.8 shots on the "hoverboards" are truly awesome. Well done.
The 20g f/1.8 is the best lens Ive ever used (I sold my 24 GM for it). I use it for wedding films, photo shoots, vlogs, real estate, everything.
this doesn‘t make any sense, 24mm 1.4 looks so much better
@@JamesBreitenstein I haven't tried the 20mm yet but I love my 24mm so much, I wouldn't go any wider
@@JamesBreitenstein "Looks so much better"? Doesn't it have more fringing, a farther minimum focusing distance, more focus breathing, and a weird green fringing on out of focus highlights? Sure, maybe it's a tiny bit sharper, but it's also significantly more expensive and heavier.
@@TechnoBabble it ways 400g, do you even lift? 24 at 1.4 look MUCH more cinematic than 20 1.8, test it yourself. Bokeh difference is hugh
@@JamesBreitenstein I disagree, and Ive owned both lenses for quite a while. I’d choose 20 all day
I appreciate your approach which involves getting maximum versatility in as small and light a package as possible. A 24-105 with a fast 50 and 85 takes care of most photographic and video situations.
Just the video I needed! I use the Canon 24-105 for work on FS7's etc and it's trash, so soft and ugly but this has convinced me to go for the 24-105 for my A7Siii. Thank you!
Give it a try! Doesn’t hurt to rent first too
Was it an *RF* 24-105mm Canon lens that you used? Or was it an EF lens?
@@sonicvboom It was the EF version of the 24-105mm in the mk 1 and mk 2 versions. Admittedly I've recently used that glass on a C70 and it looks better. Could just be the old FS7's looking trash!
Awesome video! I went with the 24-105 f/4 and the 70-200 f/4 also due to that huge weight difference, as well as the 20 f/1.8 and 85 f/1.8. Really happy with how my setup is working for what I do!
Very informative Levy. I have the a7s III and I have been running the Tamron line 17-28, 28-75 and 75-180 its been working well for me but I would be interested in that 20mm 1.8 you showed for low light.
Jason
Very cool video! Personal 2 cents - photo and video do differ, so for a photographer such kit won't work. After years of doing photography as a hobby I've come to a conclusion that the best kit is two zooms (16-35 Sony (which I want to replace my 24-70) and 70-180 Tamron) and two primes ( haven't finalized my picks yet, but at the moment I'm leaning towards 35 mm and 85mm). If budget is unlimited and Gear Acquisition Syndrome is not a problem - I would add 20m, 135mm and 200-600.
And I wish A7R4 had the same stabilization as the S-series...
Again, thanks for the video, great job!!
I was just thinking the same. GM series lenses are more tailored to R series cameras and higher resolutions.
@@Markyroson yup! 24 megapixel sensors are wasted on high end lenses
this was SO helpful! i've been searching around for an upgrade from my sony zvi and decided on the sony a7iv, but had no idea what lens to get. this provided so much clarity thank you
The examples you gave comparing the 24-105 vs 24-70 showed what seems to be a clear cut sharpness difference in favor of the 24-70. Just looking in on those beard hairs & shirt textures. Even with RUclips conpression I can see a definitive difference.
Am I missing something? Seems like the 24-70 is a distinct winner for image quality here.
You aren’t missing anything. Yes there is a a sharpness difference, I say as much. Re watch the video if your don’t track with what I describe as my priorities.
In the tight shot directly after the 24-70 shot. The focus plane does seem to also be slightly off Nic’s face. So maybe that’s causing a more drastic disparity in what your noticing if you pause at those two exact moments and peep in.
Your shooting style is very much like mine and I'm rethinking all my 2.8 lenses mainly due to weight. Thanks for your insight. New subscriber.
What an awesome and informative video! Seeing this 3 years after its release and it´s still up to date! Congrats! Loved it and am your follower! ❤
Aww I love my 16-35mm f4, I used it on most of my van channel videos! I too have the 55mm 1.8 but don't use it a ton unless I need lower light capabilities. And the 70-200 f4 I use quite a bit, did you consider that one at all? Surprisingly small and light.
Love the quality of ur content. I am getting the Sony a7 iv. I can only afford one lense for it as of now. I am trying to do vlogs. Just day in life videos and just record myself and things I see. Which lense would you recommend?
I believe he talked about that. He uses the 20mm 1.8
If I could get only one lens it would be definitely 24-105 f4. Then later maybe add some primes like 20mm 1.8 or some 50mm :)
@@FixedCharlie better I think as a beginner 24-70 f2.8 is better
Awesome video, thank you! I have the 20mm f/1.8 in a cart right now!
I completely agree with you about the 24-105 - especially for shooting outdoors, indoors not so much, not under natural lighting.
I’ve never seen any of your videos until this one and I have to say this is by far the best real world lens reviews I’ve ever seen. Your content is just quality man. Subscribed for sure!
I think you made an admirable case for opening up lens choices. That more expensive is not always better. And that lens design inherently comes with some interesting, and often conflicting, choices. The perfect lens does not exist. And we should remain open to all options. Very nicely done!
BRO THIS WAS SO HELPFUL YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH YOU HELPED ME!
I am not actualy looking for a lens or anything like that, I just love to watch your videos. I'm not a filmmaker, but I really like learning more about it. thank you for always making such interessting and well explained videos.
What’s your take on the 85 vs the 55. I already have the 20 and 35 Sony primes. Figuring the 85 is a more natural compliment to those but you and many others recommend the 55? I shoot equally with my 35 in full frame and crop so I’m kind of covering that 50mm focal length. Would love your take.
Thanks this has been super helpful, especially 17:36 where you explained the drawbacks to the 16-35mm f/4 and recommended the Tamron.
I've watched several reviews to try and make a decision and this sealed the deal, Tamrom 17-28mm it is!
I’ve recently got the tamron and it’s really really good
Yo bro! Thanks por the content, I have a question, which these lens is better for a video at night?
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 or Sony 24-70 F2.8 G Master
Thanks!
Their low light would be the same. I'd prefer the sony personally. But both are fine
So helpful and great to see a creator talking about renting. Feels nice to see a more real talk about why and where to put your money than spending till you’re poor. Good job.
This is seriously some of the best most practical help I have ever found in a video. Subscribed. Thank you!
I'm with you on the 24-105mm focal Length. If I had one lens I'd choose my 16-80mm for my Fuji X-S10. Changing between primes is easy and great in a controlled environment but for me it's 10X harder while camping or on the trail. It's more trouble then it's worth many times.
I settled on a Sony full frame because I had a lot of glass that fit my Minolta camera from years gone by. Although almost all of them are manual focus and lack stabilization I make up for it with a device called a tripod. I love you work by the way. I was getting a "Vibe" when you were showing clips of that one wheeler rolling down the streets. I am an ex-Hamiltonian that has lived in cottage country (North of the Muskokas) for a dozen years now. One shot rolled past "Jackson Square" and I knew that you were in the Hammer. That explained the vibe that I was getting.
Outstanding review. Have been riding the fence 24-105. You state a greT case for it. Thanks
24-105 has been my workhorse on my canon for YEARS..I just switched to Sony yesterday Im gonna get the same with Sony..Even with canon version on my MarkIV it was amazing
I've been searching for a new lens for my Sony, and this has been the most helpful video I've come across! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
My friend, I was looking for lenses recommendations after getting my new A7IV and I couldn't be more happy finding your video on the topic. I just got my 24-105mm 4.0. and it's exactly what I was looking for for my travels :)
This has to be the best A7siii footage I've ever seen!
this was a really well made video! I felt like I was watching a documentary about best lenses! really enjoyed and subbed Levi! thanks for making this!
since youre rolling around on a one wheel I figured id ask.... are you familiar with shooting skateboarding? when filming "lines" ( a lot of tricks in a row) skateboarders typically use fisheye lenses. if you were going to throw a fisheye in your bag what would it be? clearly stabilization is super important.
Wow, what a fantastic video, awesome work Levi! I loved all the example shots.
GM Master race. I think you might be able to update your opinion of the 16-35 G with the more recent iteration.
Oh the 16-35 has always been amazing. It just also has an amazing price tag to go along with it
@@Levi_Allen The newest G isn't so bad price wise. The GM now... Basically though, the 16-35 PZ G is better than their previous Zeiss 16-35 that you mentioned.
@@PeterCrosbyIII yes for sure. Much much better
Hi Levi! What do you think is the new 24-70 gm ii good enough as a versatile lens for documentary, adventure, traveling? I can't decide which one to choose - new 24-70, 24-105, or even Tamron 35-150 in addition to 20 1.8 and maybe 85 1.4. Since FX3 has the second native ISO I guess it will work well with the f4, but is it enough well for most situations or mostly for daylight shooting? 24-70 is now compact, light, and technically great, but doesn't have that 105 mm and OSS though, which is great for handheld, or mb active stabilization is good enough for the handheld? Tamron looks even better in some ways, but it's big and doesn't have OSS... Tough choice(
the 24-70 is an incredible lens! definitely can't go wrong with that choice. If I were you I would rent or borrow the options you can to get a sense for what they look like
Love your comment on your reasons for not owning f2.8 lens. I learned something valuable today. Tx.
The 20mm 1.8 is one of the best lenses I’ve ever owned 🔥
My 21mm was by far my most used focal length on my trip to Jerusalem/Jordan etc. Perfect for close up crowds, markets, etc. Underrated focal length!
This video by far is the most clear and well presented answer to buying lenses on the Sony System, Thank you for that
Just found you, glad I did! ..your flow resonates with me ! Just purchased a A74 and Tamron 35-150 and wow, coming from a A9 over 1 year ago...what a great upgrade for me! I Will be filling the gap with the 20mm you used! TY
were all these shots hand held? any warp stabilization?
24-70 2.8 GM vs 24-105 f4
Is the stabilization significantly better on 24-105 since it has both IBIS and lens IS or is it a small improvement?
Levi Great Info By the way...Love You Brother!!
Question Im looking to purchase a good Sony Lens to do My Product B-Roll Im currently using the 16-35 G f2.8
would i have better Luck punching in Close with the 24-105?
What is your cage setup on your a7siii? Looking into getting one, thanks!
Levi, we did SALTS together, gotta be going back 12 or more years ago now.
Super helpful video thanks. I'm happy with the nifty fifty on our a74. I'm going to pick up a 24 105 f4 now thanks to you.
Hope you've been doing well. Your content is amazing and so well done
First time checking out your videos and the timing was perfect. Will be getting a few of these lenses. Much appreciated.
Hello current great video thank you may I please ask what Lavalier system are you using? I can see your shirt fluttering in the wind blowing and I don’t hear any of the wind noise. Thank you.
I rocked the 18-105 f4 OSS on my a6500 forever. That lens is absolute fire. I really like your content, I'm new here. thank you.
This was so so helpful! Thank you!!
I have heard the same thing about these lenses before! It's so helpful to see footage examples as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! :)
Great vid, Levi!
I’m curious what you’re favourites are?
@@Levi_Allen We bought the 24-105 3 years ago for exactly the reasons you articulated - the one we borrowed was incredible. But the one we bought new didn’t perform as well, so we sold it. The 55/1.8 is small & beautiful as you say, but it focus breathes like a dragon and I see it in what we do. So my favorite lenses these days are also the G lenses, especially the new ultra compacts. We actually exited Sony during the pandemic, but are about to come back in. Will probably start with the 20/1.8 and 50/2.5 because they are so much smaller than zooms. Also really like the sigma 28-70/2.8, so we might start with that instead of the 50/2.5 We also like Lume Cube!
Thanks for this! It’s great to see the recommendations from a real filmmaker. This had a lot more substance and experience behind it than most “gear reviews”
Bro, this was such a good video! so much experience and footage put into this.
Hey Levi, wanted to thank you for this great video. Just one question on the gyroscopic data you mentioned; do you need Sony software for this or can this data be used in Premiere Pro/Davinci? Thanks for all your great work!
Would you choose the 20 1.8 over the 16-35 2.8 i mainly shoot vlog documentary
That’s a tough call. The 16-35 is amazing as well
I'm glad to see someone who knows what they are doing has reassured me of a few lens choices I made (20mm, 24-105mm and 55mm). My next couple of lenses were influenced by the wallet and Jake Sloan (youtube channel), and I went with the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75mm. It seems (more by fluke than judgement) that I have ended up with a pretty good set of lenses!
A7 IV with Sigma 24-70mm F2.8, APS-C crop mode gives you up to 105mm at F4 equivalent. Perfect set-up. I also am yet too see convincing evidence that OSS + IBIS, is better than just IBIS - or at least for wide-angle?
Levi! Just rewatched this ‘older’ video and there is still so much good advice. I just wish Sony will make a new and lighter version of the 24-105 that would fit my smaller Sony A7C2. Thanks Levi.
If they did I think they would have to remove the lens stabilization, or make it f/5.6. I would look into the 20-80 if you want a lighter lens
@@Levi_Allen Thanks Levi! With the new cameras having better in-body stabilization, I can live with a lens without. Hope Sony Santa will listen!
I'm hooked as soon as I heard what you were saying and then saw the 20mm 1.8 footage. I shoot 35 1.4 and 15mm 2.0 but neither have IS.... I haven't finished watching as I stopped to drop this comment but you sold me on the 20mm bro. Thank you!!
Congratulations on the work!!
Which lens would give you more work possibilities and with quality? the sony 24-70mm f/2.8 or the sony 16-35mm f/2.8?
I have the 20mm and LOVE it!! That 24-105 looks awesome too! Thanks for the tip :)
I Almost went for the 20/1.8. Ended up going for an open box 16-35 /2.8. Not sure if it’s still justified to get the 20 or a 35 as this covers that rage but both look awesome as well :)
the 16-35 is a beautiful lens. Can't go wrong there
@@Levi_Allen Still waiting to receive it but im excited to play with it :)
Hey Levi, wanted to let you know that the 20mm link on Amazon is $1000 more than it should be. The same 20mm G is listed for $898, which is around what I think you said it would be. I want to purchase using your affiliate link if you can update!
28mmf2, 50mm(I have a pair of vintage minoltas 1.7 and 1.4) and 85mm1.8 and that will do it for me, most of the time. Adding up a zoom lens like 28-200mm would be the cherry on top.
Thank you Levi! Starting with my Canon 6D back around 2013 the 24-105 F4 lens has definitely proven as #1 overall lens for full frame video. Just picked up an FX6 and I appreciate the coverage of 20mm F1.8 thanks again! TJ
Thanks Levi. Can't beat having an honest opinion based on actually using these lenses. Personally I love my 24-70 GM. Such a versatile lens.
Bit off topic for this video but I'd love to know what the side handle is that you're using at around 16:17 ? I'd like that for a simple handheld set up.
It’s form smallrig they have tons of stuff
I'm running Canon and I mostly shoot stills. But, i love your content and the real talk of what someone actually needs over wants...