**CORRECTION: The Sigma 16mm also has some weather sealing so both lenses are equal there!! Sigma 16mm (affiliate): geni.us/sigm16 or geni.us/Sig16Ado Yongnuo 16mm (affiliate): amzn.to/45vkSWt ZV-E10 (affiliate): geni.us/ZVE10MarkB or geni.us/zve10ador Gimbal (affiliate): geni.us/cranem2sDealsMark or geni.us/cranm2sAdMar Vlog Tripod (affiliate): geni.us/UlMT46AmA Mic: (affiliate): geni.us/HlyLarkM2
Most of these people on the comment section who have sigma 16mm f1.4 can't accept the fact that the yongnuo 16mm f1.8 is, in many cases, sharper than the sigma. The yongnuo 16mm f1.8 has a lot more to offer than the bulky sigma . I shoot with both lenses and find myself using the yongnuo more . You all should relax and buy the two lenses for tests before arguing for nonsense .
This video made me bite the bullet on the YN16, so thank you for that. I'd considered the Sigma for a year or so, but the YN's smaller size and price tag (£144!) was hard to ignore any longer, especially after your take. Suffice to say, HUGE improvement on the kit lens in every way. I've only started on my first video with it, but the results are spectacular. Cheers!
I've been using the Sigma 16 with the M50 Mark II (Canon) for the past 3 years and absolutely love the overall quality for videos, as I use this combo for my RUclips videos. Superb!
Man, the fact that the Yongnuo is THAT lightweight with that many features is an insta-win for me. If I didn't already have the Sigma 16mm, I would've probably picked it up, lol
I have the Sigma 16mm f1.4 on a Canon EF-M mount and while it produces some great images it's too large and heavy for my arthritic wrists' liking. Thanks Mark for highlighting the Yongnuo as an alternative for my ZV-E10.
Hi Mark. Thank you for all the great content. Super helpful and enjoyable to watch I picked up the Yongnuo 16mm but I am having trouble getting my Mac to recognize the lens for Firmware updates. Any experience with this?
I just picked up the Yongnuo 11mm and so far it's working well. I have a couple of FX30s and a ZV-E10, so I've been buying some APSC glass to try out. I also got the TT Artisans 56mm and I'm really impressed with how cheap decent glass is for the E-mount system!
It's the GOAT RN. As good as Sigma is, their prime lenses are outdated. Sony beats them hands down, with the exception of the Sigma 56mm where there isn't a Sony APS-C option.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I wouldn`t want to harm your affiliate links to make you poorer Mark but in Aliexpress this lens goes as low as 170$, maybe you could find some affiliate links from there as well :)
I have the Sigma 30mm for video, and i use gimball A LOT. So, Im guessing this Yongnuo would be awesome for me because, the weight and dimensions being so similar to the 30mm sigma, will help me to be much handier for changing lens without needeng to rebalance a lot. Im definitely buying this one. Thanks Mark!
Wow, I actually prefer the image of the Yongnuo in the studio. Amazing. I purchased the Sigma after your initial review and I’m not disappointed. However, I like the size and features of the Yongnuo. Good review Mark. Thank you. Dave from down-under 🇦🇺
Woh! I haven’t shot Cine-2 in like 4-5 years. Blast from the past. Interesting choice man. That was my go to on the older Sony bodies (a7 iii, a99ii, a6600, etc) - and with the LeemingLUT no less. Classic.
Ok, now you convinced me. I will buy YN16mm :) Never thought this will be my first prime Lens. Was looking on Sigma variations. But... YN is so light, small and performing so good. And price... :D I will look on other Sigma lenses like 16-50mm f2.8 later maybe... But for now lets try YN 16mm. Thank you for all your videos Mark. I like your style of reviews and humor mood. Already subscribed. Wish you to reach 100K subscribers this year ;)
I'm behind the times for real! I recently (and finally) picked up the Sigma 16mm for my Canon EF-M cameras: M50II & M6II. lol... Does Yongnuo have this lens for available for other mounts (Nikon/Fuji/Panasonic)?
I know the lens isn't in the same league, but the Sony 16mm 2.8 Pancake is my favorite 16mm lens. The autofocus is obviously older and probably slower than the other two, but it's just amazing how it merges into an unbeatable, compact combination on the ZV-E10 that makes photography extremely fun for me.
Wow thanks for showing and reviewing this one. $150 in China, a total no brainer to replace my Viltrox 13mm 1.4 with fluttering AF. And after watching your videos for more than 15 seconds, I remember that you're handsome 🤣 I had the Sigma on m43, nice but heavy ! Edit: actually the Yongnuo AF seems a little more confident than the Sigma, and contrast looks a little better on the YN in your studio side-by-sides. Shame about the loca but I guess just don't shoot high contrast😁
Great video as always! been seeing this lens for my ZV E10 but also looking at the YONGNUO YN11MM F1.8S at $298 they have as my new main angle lens, can't decide yet, already have the sigma 16mm for main angle and b-roll & 30mm for close up b-roll but for side angle its kind of to close for my liking. also was wondering if you plan on going over your new settings for the ZV E10? i know in the past you used HLG3 but seen you mention S-log & now Cine2 in this video so was interested in the new settings (i have the Paul Leeming LUT's as well), thank you!
I don't know if you've tried this or thought about it but I've found that putting that small rig cage on the zv e10 balances it out a little more to make it balance better on those small gimbals to let it handle bigger lenses
Thanks for all these helpful videos Mark! So I bought the sigma 18-50, which is as far as my very limited understanding goes a fixed aperture at f2.8 or so. Yet when paired with my new a6700 I can still change the aperture and the focal length changes. What's happening here, camera doing some digital adjustments? Will this lower the quality of the image? Thanks a bunch. Oh and by the way, I'm VERY new to this if you didn't catch it earlier in comment ;)
Just in case you never figured it out - the Sigma 18-50 (among many other better zoom lenses) is not a fixed aperture lens, it is a lens that has a constant maximum aperture of f2.8 throughout the whole zoom range. You can close down the aperture as you like at any point - that won't affect the focal length unless you physically zoom the lens, but would affect the shutter speed and/or ISO depending on what shooting mode you are using
While Yongnuo has some advantages for vlogging, it's not as sharp for other uses, and astrophotography in particular demands every bit of light, so 2/3 of a stop makes the difference. I'm afraid its price is too close to Sigma's at the moment - for something like $250 it'd be a killer. Hehe, 16mm at that distance in studio makes your herculean hands bigger than your head!
Mark, have a ZV-10 with a kit lens and am wanting to upgrade to a 16mm fixed lens. My main use will be shooting dance videos in an indoor studio. The light in the studio is not as bright as I would like thus why I liked the sigma 1.4. My first question is will I be able to actually use the 1.4 setting and raise the shudder speed to avoid blurred videos? I am not sure what shudder speed will be optimum forclear dance motion but I am concerned that using the sigma at 1.4 will not allow me to raise shudder speed high enough to avoid blurred video. If you think that the lower lighting in the studio will not allow me to use the F1.4 setting (without blur) then I should probably buy the Yongnuo at 1.8. Your thoughts please!
you’re confusing concepts a bit. If you want to shoot dance, set your shutter speed at 1/60 and shoot 30p. (or 1/50 if shooting 25fps in a PAL region.) you’ll need to set your aperture whatever will make the image bright enough. the aperture will control the background blur. higher F numbers will give you less blur in the background. In a dim environment, you’ll like need something like the 1.4.
Nice review, Mark! Recently purchased the sigma 18-50 for my zve10 because of you😂 Now, i need to find gimbal for this combo.. any suggestion? Also, im planning on getting the a6700 in the future
A bit off topic: would love to see a “beginner photographer series.” I think you’d teach in a very digestible way. And if I missed it, pls point me in the right direction!
Just want to share my experience using yongnuo brand. I have 4 yongnuo lenses in total when i was still shooting dslr (nikon specifically) after some years of usage, 3 of them wont work anymore . AF not functioning but can be detected by camera. I didnt dropped or abused them, took care of them very well. Now im shooting mirorless (sony) and so afraid to try out 3rd party lenses exept from sigmas and tamrons. I have a bunch of sigma and tamrons some were abused and still no issues. I dont know now if yongnuo quality can last for more years to come. Maybe they improved.
I did buy this lens, but could't use affiliate link. This lens was on sale here in PI for 165 USD. I have an extra a5100 body that will be its permanent home. Will buy you an iced tea next time you are in Philippines..Cheers
Had sigma for years. It is nice lens but too big and af is audible. I also have problems with built in flash or more compact flashes. Other then that is perfect for me. But this yongnuo could potentially fix those problems maybe? 😅
Mark, when we do vlogging on ZV-E10 using these lenses, should we turn on image stabilization in the camera and then use Catalyst Browse? Or can we skip Sony's internal image stabilization and use Catalyst Browse on its own? Thanks!
These lenses Yongnuo have been coming out with aren't helping my gear acquisition syndrome. Very curious to see if they expand their range to other focal lengths next or if they start working on other mounts. Their value and performance on Z mount or RF mount (if Canon fully opens the flood gates) would make even more cameras viable for more users too. I will say my Sigma 16mm has been my everyday lens on my ZV-E10 and I couldn't image retiring it at any point since it just does almost everything for me (sans vlogging but I have my Tokina 11-18 2.8 for that).
Being in my in situation with a terminal illness, I don't want to break the bank and the Yongnuo will work on my M2S gimbal, I'm saying the Yongnuo for me. I've been looking for a vlogging lens and believe I found it. Unless you know of a 10,11,12mm for our ZV E-10's in that price range? Maybe that could be a video for you? What is the best budget lens for vlogging with the M2S gimbal with the ZV E10? Signed Austin Crawford MSA.
Don't kill me, but I use the kit lens a lot, and only take out the Sigma lens, if I want it to look "professional", because oh boy, does the good ol' Sigma look sharp and good
in Russian marketplaces the Chinese sell Yongnuo 16 mm for $140-180, I ordered it for $140 and am waiting for it to arrive from China, thanks for the video
Pricing is now outdated on the Sigma. Now goes for over $400. So price and size might be deciding factors for some. But build quality/longevity is well known for Sigmas. Maybe less know for the YN's. A lot to consider..
The sigma has weather sealing👍🏼. I’m definitely sticking with my sigma 16mm but I’ll definitely recommend the yungnuo for anyone who’s looking for a 16mm lens!
You're totally right to call out the ZV-E10. That combo with the Sigma 16 has always treated me well. The colors are amazing, AF on point, image quality fantastic.
Fantastic review sir! I bought this Yongnuo 16mm two months ago and for the price it’s surprisingly good. I use this lens for most of my talking head indoor shots. I use this on my sony zv e10. No complaints so far. 😃
On thing or switch I'd like to see on every lens is a AF/MF switch. It could be the only one, but that is one that will make life a little easier. I do like that the Yongnuo lens has the focal length clearly printed on the barrel like Sony's 24/40/50 trio of compact FF lenses. No more guessing. Where is the ZV-E10 mk. 2?????? Not listening to rumors anymore.
**CORRECTION: The Sigma 16mm also has some weather sealing so both lenses are equal there!!
Sigma 16mm (affiliate): geni.us/sigm16 or geni.us/Sig16Ado
Yongnuo 16mm (affiliate): amzn.to/45vkSWt
ZV-E10 (affiliate): geni.us/ZVE10MarkB or geni.us/zve10ador
Gimbal (affiliate): geni.us/cranem2sDealsMark or geni.us/cranm2sAdMar
Vlog Tripod (affiliate): geni.us/UlMT46AmA
Mic: (affiliate): geni.us/HlyLarkM2
Some cheap macro lens that you recomend?
Most of these people on the comment section who have sigma 16mm f1.4 can't accept the fact that the yongnuo 16mm f1.8 is, in many cases, sharper than the sigma. The yongnuo 16mm f1.8 has a lot more to offer than the bulky sigma . I shoot with both lenses and find myself using the yongnuo more . You all should relax and buy the two lenses for tests before arguing for nonsense .
I still love the 1.4 on the Sigmas, but the price and quality of all these Yongnuos are crazy!
This video made me bite the bullet on the YN16, so thank you for that. I'd considered the Sigma for a year or so, but the YN's smaller size and price tag (£144!) was hard to ignore any longer, especially after your take.
Suffice to say, HUGE improvement on the kit lens in every way. I've only started on my first video with it, but the results are spectacular.
Cheers!
Great to hear!!
I've been using the Sigma 16 with the M50 Mark II (Canon) for the past 3 years and absolutely love the overall quality for videos, as I use this combo for my RUclips videos. Superb!
Man, the fact that the Yongnuo is THAT lightweight with that many features is an insta-win for me. If I didn't already have the Sigma 16mm, I would've probably picked it up, lol
I managed to score the Yongnou 16mm for 200€, when the Sigma 16mm would have cost me 370€, really an amazing value.
Tx! Just picked up the Yongnuo in a black friday sale! :)
Great job on the video Mark! Thanks for making it.
I love your videos. I'm so glad I found your channel. Thanks for all that you do! So funny and yet so informative! I appreciate all your hard work.
Thank you so much!
Oh my god, this video touch my heart.... I am considering to get this Yongnuo lens... Thank you so much for making this video, Riki from Taiwan
For me the king is the 15mm 1.4 Sony G, but for the price sigma and yongnuo are good options for tight budgets
I have the Sigma 16mm f1.4 on a Canon EF-M mount and while it produces some great images it's too large and heavy for my arthritic wrists' liking. Thanks Mark for highlighting the Yongnuo as an alternative for my ZV-E10.
I have been watching your videos for some time now and you helped me decide the ZV-E10 and Sigma 16mm. Great content, keep it up!
Best reviews on the tube for videos..
thanks
thank you!!
I’d love to see an updated video but with the Yongnuo 16mm versus the SIRUI Night Walker 16mm 👀
Your sound outside is sooo good! I've got the same mic and have been worried if using it just the way you did will affect the sound but it's perfect!
it’s great
Hi Mark. Thank you for all the great content. Super helpful and enjoyable to watch I picked up the Yongnuo 16mm but I am having trouble getting my Mac to recognize the lens for Firmware updates. Any experience with this?
yes - the firmware on most lenses is tricky to update on a Mac. After a few tries I got it. Next time - I will borrow a pc 🤣
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ok, thank you. I have a PC here. I'll try it.
excellent video. Thanks for sharing!
i love how yongnuo is giving sigma a run for its money
I just picked up the Yongnuo 11mm and so far it's working well. I have a couple of FX30s and a ZV-E10, so I've been buying some APSC glass to try out. I also got the TT Artisans 56mm and I'm really impressed with how cheap decent glass is for the E-mount system!
so many good options!!
Excellent review, Mark!
I like my Sony 15mm f1.4 G lens paired with my Sony FX30. 😊
yes, that is the best of the best, I pair the 15 with my fx30 too!!
It's the GOAT RN. As good as Sigma is, their prime lenses are outdated. Sony beats them hands down, with the exception of the Sigma 56mm where there isn't a Sony APS-C option.
Nice vid, I got a question about gimbals, what do you do in-between shots, do you have to store it away in a case and take it out each time?
wow, I really need this video thanks for the comparison!
Oh Sigma should make 2nd generation lenses for the 16 and 30mm F1.4! Both smaller and sharper, and I'd go at least for the 30mm.
I would LOVE that
Yess finally it is nice to see that you reviewed this lens Mark! I think for the price it is one of the best lenses I have ever purchased.
It’s soooo good!,
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I wouldn`t want to harm your affiliate links to make you poorer Mark but in Aliexpress this lens goes as low as 170$, maybe you could find some affiliate links from there as well :)
get it where you can at that price. but I guess I should look into Ali express for affiliate links
I have the Sigma 30mm for video, and i use gimball A LOT.
So, Im guessing this Yongnuo would be awesome for me because, the weight and dimensions being so similar to the 30mm sigma, will help me to be much handier for changing lens without needeng to rebalance a lot. Im definitely buying this one. Thanks Mark!
Wow, I actually prefer the image of the Yongnuo in the studio. Amazing. I purchased the Sigma after your initial review and I’m not disappointed. However, I like the size and features of the Yongnuo. Good review Mark. Thank you. Dave from down-under 🇦🇺
Woh! I haven’t shot Cine-2 in like 4-5 years. Blast from the past. Interesting choice man. That was my go to on the older Sony bodies (a7 iii, a99ii, a6600, etc) - and with the LeemingLUT no less. Classic.
Currently daily the 11mm from YN!
Good video. Thanks.
Ok, now you convinced me. I will buy YN16mm :) Never thought this will be my first prime Lens. Was looking on Sigma variations. But... YN is so light, small and performing so good. And price... :D I will look on other Sigma lenses like 16-50mm f2.8 later maybe... But for now lets try YN 16mm. Thank you for all your videos Mark. I like your style of reviews and humor mood. Already subscribed. Wish you to reach 100K subscribers this year ;)
Thanks!!
Still i'm in love with the Whole APC lineup from Sigma, got 3 of them and they just that good i not going to change it 😂
Pleaseee Mark, bring the 11mm 1.8 Yongnuo to the channel, that’s such a nice sharp fast lens, and it’s good to compare with Sony version
you’re in luck - already did it!! ruclips.net/video/kjeyplKmkvQ/видео.htmlsi=nQC0DQHjhP3zhjQA
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Sir can you please share the picture Profile that you're using on your videos🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I use cine2 profile with the LeemingLUT. www.leeminglutpro.com
Both impressive! Like the smaller size of the new kid in town. And little Dougie still hits in out of the park!
I'm behind the times for real! I recently (and finally) picked up the Sigma 16mm for my Canon EF-M cameras: M50II & M6II. lol... Does Yongnuo have this lens for available for other mounts (Nikon/Fuji/Panasonic)?
I know the lens isn't in the same league, but the Sony 16mm 2.8 Pancake is my favorite 16mm lens. The autofocus is obviously older and probably slower than the other two, but it's just amazing how it merges into an unbeatable, compact combination on the ZV-E10 that makes photography extremely fun for me.
it is great to have a compact setup like that for photography for sure!!
I have the sigma 16 with my A6300, it's the only lens that stays on all the time, just a gorgeous lens imo.
Thank you Mark, how about you do a review of the new Sirui lenses for APS-C cameras?
Wow thanks for showing and reviewing this one. $150 in China, a total no brainer to replace my Viltrox 13mm 1.4 with fluttering AF. And after watching your videos for more than 15 seconds, I remember that you're handsome 🤣 I had the Sigma on m43, nice but heavy !
Edit: actually the Yongnuo AF seems a little more confident than the Sigma, and contrast looks a little better on the YN in your studio side-by-sides. Shame about the loca but I guess just don't shoot high contrast😁
Great video as always! been seeing this lens for my ZV E10 but also looking at the YONGNUO YN11MM F1.8S at $298 they have as my new main angle lens, can't decide yet, already have the sigma 16mm for main angle and b-roll & 30mm for close up b-roll but for side angle its kind of to close for my liking. also was wondering if you plan on going over your new settings for the ZV E10? i know in the past you used HLG3 but seen you mention S-log & now Cine2 in this video so was interested in the new settings (i have the Paul Leeming LUT's as well), thank you!
Hey do you have any video about the viltrox 13mm f1.4? I'd love a comparison against the sigma 16mm
Hey Mark, which Les would you go with for in studio two or four person podcast? Thank you.
I don't know if you've tried this or thought about it but I've found that putting that small rig cage on the zv e10 balances it out a little more to make it balance better on those small gimbals to let it handle bigger lenses
yes, you’re right. adding more weight to the body with a cage can help balance with bigger lenses for sure
Added this to a watch list for seasonal sales. Currently 288 and hoping for it to go on sale.
Very nice comparison
do you mind an unpolished connector on yongnuo? Can it damage camera mount?
Thanks for all these helpful videos Mark!
So I bought the sigma 18-50, which is as far as my very limited understanding goes a fixed aperture at f2.8 or so. Yet when paired with my new a6700 I can still change the aperture and the focal length changes. What's happening here, camera doing some digital adjustments? Will this lower the quality of the image? Thanks a bunch. Oh and by the way, I'm VERY new to this if you didn't catch it earlier in comment ;)
Just in case you never figured it out - the Sigma 18-50 (among many other better zoom lenses) is not a fixed aperture lens, it is a lens that has a constant maximum aperture of f2.8 throughout the whole zoom range. You can close down the aperture as you like at any point - that won't affect the focal length unless you physically zoom the lens, but would affect the shutter speed and/or ISO depending on what shooting mode you are using
While Yongnuo has some advantages for vlogging, it's not as sharp for other uses, and astrophotography in particular demands every bit of light, so 2/3 of a stop makes the difference.
I'm afraid its price is too close to Sigma's at the moment - for something like $250 it'd be a killer.
Hehe, 16mm at that distance in studio makes your herculean hands bigger than your head!
I agree with you
best content creator
Mark, have a ZV-10 with a kit lens and am wanting to upgrade to a 16mm fixed lens. My main use will be shooting dance videos in an indoor studio. The light in the studio is not as bright as I would like thus why I liked the sigma 1.4. My first question is will I be able to actually use the 1.4 setting and raise the shudder speed to avoid blurred videos? I am not sure what shudder speed will be optimum forclear dance motion but I am concerned that using the sigma at 1.4 will not allow me to raise shudder speed high enough to avoid blurred video. If you think that the lower lighting in the studio will not allow me to use the F1.4 setting (without blur) then I should probably buy the Yongnuo at 1.8. Your thoughts please!
you’re confusing concepts a bit. If you want to shoot dance, set your shutter speed at 1/60 and shoot 30p. (or 1/50 if shooting 25fps in a PAL region.) you’ll need to set your aperture whatever will make the image bright enough. the aperture will control the background blur. higher F numbers will give you less blur in the background. In a dim environment, you’ll like need something like the 1.4.
For all your sample shots, were you also cropped into 4K? Or were those 1080P shots?
The sample shots were in photo mode. 26 megapixels on the a6700 3:2 aspect ratio.
Nice review, Mark!
Recently purchased the sigma 18-50 for my zve10 because of you😂
Now, i need to find gimbal for this combo.. any suggestion? Also, im planning on getting the a6700 in the future
the dji rs3 mini is on sale right now!! amzn.to/3VcOlj8 and my overall fav is the crane m3s amzn.to/3Kzoywz
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis alright thanks mate😃
Small lenses should be the norm on APS-C. The Sigma 16mm is gigantic in comparison, as popular as it is. It's design is extremely outdated in 2024.
Agreed, the size is half the appeal of APS-C
Maybe, but its performance is definitely not!!
So your telling me you'll not pick a lens because it's big and not over quality lol
Exactly. I liked the picture when I had one but never enjoyed using it as much as I could because it felt ridiculous
@@HagaishiSamauhhhh. Yes 😂 if it’s twice as large and 10% better, then I’m going with the smaller one provided the aperture is identical
all lenses updated? I also notice the 16 is up over 100 bucks since I bought it in 2021
Hola Mark! Gracias por tus videos... here in Spain price is YN16MM F1.8S: 377 euros and Sigma 361 euros.
😮crazy!!
Want to see the 3-way review with these 2 and the Sirui 16mm 1.2 Sniper when it’s released
Good, detail & value video,
1 like for him guys 👍
I bought this lens on sale for just $125. This is a gem
wow!!
Yongnuo should offer this 16mm and their 11mm f1.8 lens in m4/3 mount. I would definitely buy both.
Here in Australia its hard to fine, and less $100 difference which is a shame.
Good Comparison Mark...is it me or is the Yongnuo more like 15mm? Seems a hint wider.
Might be a hair wider
Sigma 16mm or 18-50? For the zve10?
Sigma 16 for talking head studio shots or interviews - Sigma 18-50 for everything else
A bit off topic: would love to see a “beginner photographer series.” I think you’d teach in a very digestible way. And if I missed it, pls point me in the right direction!
it’s a good idea!!
Can you test new sirui lineup at 1.2 for apsc?
Just seen this on the 11m lens on yongnuo site Suit for Sony FX30，ZV-E10 II，ZV-E10，a6700，a6600，a6500，a6400，what do they know about a zv-e10 II
Ha. I have no idea - either a typo or they are future proofing
i am an expat in china, and it costs half the price here (YN16MM).
thanks for the review, adding it to the cart.
😮
Just want to share my experience using yongnuo brand. I have 4 yongnuo lenses in total when i was still shooting dslr (nikon specifically) after some years of usage, 3 of them wont work anymore . AF not functioning but can be detected by camera. I didnt dropped or abused them, took care of them very well. Now im shooting mirorless (sony) and so afraid to try out 3rd party lenses exept from sigmas and tamrons. I have a bunch of sigma and tamrons some were abused and still no issues. I dont know now if yongnuo quality can last for more years to come. Maybe they improved.
yes, time will tell. of course tech improves and so do companies, and right now - the yongnuo stuff is great. We’ll have to just see if it holds up
yognou 11 mm f1/8 is my go to lens
I love my Sigma 16mm lens but this does look rather good
I did buy this lens, but could't use affiliate link. This lens was on sale here in PI for 165 USD. I have an extra a5100 body that will be its permanent home. Will buy you an iced tea next time you are in Philippines..Cheers
@@TexpatOTG haha - just glad you got a good price, JR!!
Like the way he reviews most ❤yongnuo 16 1.8 will a pair of sony zve10 instead of sigma 16 1.4 ( big & heavy )
The minimum focus distance for the Sigma is 25cm while the Youngnuo can focus at 17cm.
Great point
You missed some camera reviews. I am waiting for your valuable review of the Lumix G9ii and GH7.
Panasonic doesn’t loan me gear - so I have to wait until the camera stores get it
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis 🙂
Great video. Small correction. The Sigma 16mm is indeed weather sealed :-) 04:11
You're right - they do claim some weather sealing!! - I will write the correction in the description - thanks
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisismy pleasure keep up the good work
Word to Dougie.
Are these both compatible with the ZV 2
The ZV-E10 ii? Yes. Any Sony APS-C Camera
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis hmm for some reason I can’t get the lens on my Sony. The Sigma that is. Am I just doing something wrong?
Had sigma for years. It is nice lens but too big and af is audible. I also have problems with built in flash or more compact flashes. Other then that is perfect for me. But this yongnuo could potentially fix those problems maybe? 😅
Mark, when we do vlogging on ZV-E10 using these lenses, should we turn on image stabilization in the camera and then use Catalyst Browse? Or can we skip Sony's internal image stabilization and use Catalyst Browse on its own? Thanks!
I turn off all the stabilization when I plan to use catalyst browse 👍
These lenses Yongnuo have been coming out with aren't helping my gear acquisition syndrome. Very curious to see if they expand their range to other focal lengths next or if they start working on other mounts. Their value and performance on Z mount or RF mount (if Canon fully opens the flood gates) would make even more cameras viable for more users too. I will say my Sigma 16mm has been my everyday lens on my ZV-E10 and I couldn't image retiring it at any point since it just does almost everything for me (sans vlogging but I have my Tokina 11-18 2.8 for that).
There are so many alternatives out there. The Sigma is a little bulky. I might take a second look at these other brands. I
You gonna grab that new Sirui 16mm f1.2 autofocus? 👀indiegogo backer price under $350 USD
Being in my in situation with a terminal illness, I don't want to break the bank and the Yongnuo will work on my M2S gimbal, I'm saying the Yongnuo for me. I've been looking for a vlogging lens and believe I found it. Unless you know of a 10,11,12mm for our ZV E-10's in that price range? Maybe that could be a video for you? What is the best budget lens for vlogging with the M2S gimbal with the ZV E10? Signed Austin Crawford MSA.
Yongnuo actually has an 11 Thant might be perfect for you. ruclips.net/video/kjeyplKmkvQ/видео.htmlsi=nHz5W2hUSlzKc_bH
I still prefer the Sigma. Have you any news on the ZV-E 10 mark 2?
no news
The sigma 16 was the first lens I got for Sony when I got my first Sony camera the great zve10
Have you changed the sound at your studio?!
no - does it sound different?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I got the impression that it did. Obviously my ears are not worth a penny 😂
Don't kill me, but I use the kit lens a lot, and only take out the Sigma lens, if I want it to look "professional", because oh boy, does the good ol' Sigma look sharp and good
in Russian marketplaces the Chinese sell Yongnuo 16 mm for $140-180, I ordered it for $140 and am waiting for it to arrive from China, thanks for the video
wow!!
Pricing is now outdated on the Sigma. Now goes for over $400. So price and size might be deciding factors for some. But build quality/longevity is well known for Sigmas. Maybe less know for the YN's. A lot to consider..
HAD SIGMA 16mm a year...great image and bokeh ball. but too bulky and heavy. sold it and turn to YONGNUO ~ :)
The sigma is clearer, faster and sharper from what i see. Keep the sigma lol
The sigma has weather sealing👍🏼. I’m definitely sticking with my sigma 16mm but I’ll definitely recommend the yungnuo for anyone who’s looking for a 16mm lens!
Yes - I made the correction in the description. What a dummy I am!! 😂
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis hey we still love you regardless you handsome devil!!😂😂
Somebody stop this man. He’s too handsome
can’t be stopped!!
You're totally right to call out the ZV-E10. That combo with the Sigma 16 has always treated me well. The colors are amazing, AF on point, image quality fantastic.
crazy great image quality
Fantastic review sir! I bought this Yongnuo 16mm two months ago and for the price it’s surprisingly good. I use this lens for most of my talking head indoor shots. I use this on my sony zv e10. No complaints so far. 😃
Do you have any video you made using that lens?
@@FamilySS2011 all my recent talking head videos I made on my channel is using this lens. Personally I prefer this over the sigma 16mm.
For me Sigma still takes a Cup🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Can't go wrong with it. A 1.4!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Sir can you please share the picture Profile that you're using on your videos
cine2 with leeminglut. www.leeminglutpro.com
On thing or switch I'd like to see on every lens is a AF/MF switch. It could be the only one, but that is one that will make life a little easier. I do like that the Yongnuo lens has the focal length clearly printed on the barrel like Sony's 24/40/50 trio of compact FF lenses. No more guessing.
Where is the ZV-E10 mk. 2?????? Not listening to rumors anymore.
yeah. I kept telling people the zv-e10 was only two years old and Sony doesn’t update for at least three years, but rumour sites don’t care 🤣
Mark I am trying to save money man sheesh.
haha - who does that??
If they make it for Fuji it would be an insta buy.
I hope they make 23mm version
It supposed to come out in this year. 23mm , 33mm and 56mm F1.4 lenses they have announced last year but so far only 33mm for Z mount was released.
Try ttartisan10mmf2
that one is not an autofocus lens though