Love the trail running sample footage - just spent last Saturday chasing around my buddy at his 100 mile ultra marathon he won - so fun to run through the woods with a camera lol
I have the Rokinon equivalent for E-mount. It is extremely versatile. The combination of zoom range as well as speed is perfect for the kind of work I do (nightclub, stage -- facial closeups at 150mm, whole stage at 35mm). But it is easily my most massive lens. I can't imagine running with it. Forget about shooting through it while running. Then again recent Panasonic IBIS is better than Sony's best efforts to date.
Great video, definitely going for this lens. Most reviews I've seen are from photographers so it's great to see a video-centric review about this lens. You didn't mention anything about the Image Stabilization though, I'm guessing it doesn't have that feature. All good, that's not a deal breaker thanks to the IBIS on my S5iiX
A lot of comments here about a 24-105 f2 .8 but I'm with you here on the 35-150! Especially if you're mainly behind-the-camera shooter. 24mm is too distorting and unflattering when shooting ppl imo. Also, don't discount 135mm for portraits. That was a common prime focal length in the vintage days and there's a good reason for that.
How do you compare this to the sigma 28 45 1.8 ? I know they are 2 completely different lenses, but if you consider all the crops in 4k 60fps, and the estab mode you can get a 56 90 2.7 out of the sigma if my calculations are correct, and that also makes it pretty versatile. What your call?
because the rf 24-105 f2.8 is masive ? and that even for an rf lens it distorts like hell ? and that samyang isnt really comfortable with zooms yet ? and that the 35-150 and their 24-70 is bigger than their opponent ?
@@talpalatnyizold tldr: its hard , real hard for a 4x zoom with constant aperture The canon even saved by their rf mount was massive with problems on the 24-30mm wide end where it distorts a lot. The 24-105 2.8 is harder to pull of than a 28-70 f2 , its why that a 24105 2.8 will most likely take a while even for brands like sigma. Samyang"s offering are also larger than their competitor like sigmas and tamron , its even larger than a GM lens ffs, a 24-105 2.8 done on E mount ( e mount gets more sales so samyang will target it ) will be 10-20% larger than canon's version and add to it 20-30% larger and heavier due to samyang"s inability to downsize much ( evident by their zooms )
The Sony version of this lens had all kinds of problems. the lens barrel creep, the mount base screws not being long enough for the weight of the lens.. I ended up going for the Tamron version. It was a little more pricey but i got a 6 year warranty. the Samyang version is only 1 year. Hope they fixed it on these L mount ones. This focal range is killer
This seemed to be an issue on the L mount mostly, the E mount didn't look like it had these issues. The beginning of this month I think is when the new firmware will come out. I'll do further tests on my 2nd channel @nigelbarrostoo
I think the 24-105 is probably more versatile...there are probably tons of situations where i would want to go from 24 to 35, fewer times where i want to go from 105-150 (it's kind of a no man's land until you get up to the higher ones). I do think that it's aperture is much nicer though. You could also say that getting an 18 and 24 prime might be a nice combo with this for everything longer? typically you would have the 24-70 and the 70-200 still looks pretty cool, but I think for like handheld vlogs, it will probably be too tight, have you tried walking and talking?
Like you said in the video 24-70 f/2.8 can be a whole career, but i don't think having extra reach is the limiting factor. Really don't want to give up 24mm, would love to have even wider...
Did you happen to try the lens at all on an original S5 or S1H body? I could be wrong but every review I've seen thus far has only reviewed it on the S5II/x and like I get it since its the latest and greatest, but I feel like theres a ton of folks still on the OG s5 and S1h and im curious exactly how much worse the autofocus is since its not using PDAF. I bought my S5 used for $750 off of a guy from Facebook marketplace in March of 2023 and I feel like itll be quite a while before the s5II/x hits that price lol
Nice video still think 28-70 sigma is a better pair for S5iiX but maybe for a bigger new S2H could be better...and the price is 400$ more vs Sony E mount model...
Thank you for the very informative review. A lens of this focal length and aperture range would be perfect for what I do, documentary and corporate work. I'm currently running the Panasonic 24-105 and 50mm f1.8, but this could replace both. Hopefully, they will fix/improve the autofocus and it will be a one and done lens. Okay, maybe pair it with a second body and a 24mm f1.8. It weighs about the same or less than the Sigma 24-105m f4 with Sigma MC21 adapter, which is fine. But overall, I can see this lens handling just about anything I shoot.
@@karensurgery3845 Same ! I definitely have NOT seen "lots" of people have issues on L-Mount. I haven't seen anybody say that actually. That guy that wrote that is probably talking about the other brands, because I for sure seen SONY people have issues.
a lot of people complain about the weight and size but I haven't found a lens that too heavy for me to carry all day, but then again i exercise 5-6 days a week.
That's a neat lens, but I would rather have Canon's 24-105mm f2.8. With this, you would probably need a 16-35 to complement it. With the Canon lens, it might be the only lens you need.
The 24-105 is a beast, I love it. Depending on how you use it, it CAN be a 35-150. On a super 35 camera that's the effective focal length. Same as using a .72x speedbooster on micro 4/3. I have my 24-105L f4 on a .64x booster on a BMPCC4K = 28-135mm f/2.6
@@ScreenFiends I never said I could afford it. The other thing about this 35-150 lens seems silly is the f2 aperture at the wide end. I bet a lot of people would rather make it a 2.8 constant with more on the wide angle. Even if it were 28-150 f2.8, that would be more compelling.
I wouldn't trust an expensive lens from Samyang and the fact that it fails to focus on infinity confirms that. Panasonic 24-105 looks like a more reliable option for me.
Canon's 24-105 f/2.8 is more useful, at least for movies, where wide angle is must-have. And it works well with ibis/is. This one has no IS. The only thing it really has going for it is the low price and the lower light capability at 35mm (you're supposed to bring your own light in movies anyway though). Good for Panasonic cameras (since it probably has no competition in that space), but not as good as Canon's offering though.
As I mention in another comment, the Canon lens, while amazing is also over 2.5x more expensive than this at around £3500. That's a silly price. I'd rather this.
Pretty sure that runner guy is Obi-Wan Kenobi from revenge of the sith
i'll take that!!
Pretty versatile lens. Love the fact that it’s not that expensive compared to other competitors. *still pricey, but for what you get, it’s fair*
Imagine if they could arrange a 24-105 f2.8 just like Canon did but cheaper. That would be endgame 4real.
Sigma have just done 28-105
Love the trail running sample footage - just spent last Saturday chasing around my buddy at his 100 mile ultra marathon he won - so fun to run through the woods with a camera lol
I have the Rokinon equivalent for E-mount. It is extremely versatile. The combination of zoom range as well as speed is perfect for the kind of work I do (nightclub, stage -- facial closeups at 150mm, whole stage at 35mm). But it is easily my most massive lens. I can't imagine running with it. Forget about shooting through it while running. Then again recent Panasonic IBIS is better than Sony's best efforts to date.
Great video, definitely going for this lens. Most reviews I've seen are from photographers so it's great to see a video-centric review about this lens. You didn't mention anything about the Image Stabilization though, I'm guessing it doesn't have that feature. All good, that's not a deal breaker thanks to the IBIS on my S5iiX
I have the 35-150mm f2-2.8 tamron for Sony and have to say it rarely gets taken off my camera. The focal range and aperture covers so many type shots
What size of ND filter does this lens require?
Great review. I definitely want one of these and a 24-70. That’s all you need to have a versatile 2 camera setup.
A lot of comments here about a 24-105 f2 .8 but I'm with you here on the 35-150! Especially if you're mainly behind-the-camera shooter. 24mm is too distorting and unflattering when shooting ppl imo. Also, don't discount 135mm for portraits. That was a common prime focal length in the vintage days and there's a good reason for that.
How do you compare this to the sigma 28 45 1.8 ? I know they are 2 completely different lenses, but if you consider all the crops in 4k 60fps, and the estab mode you can get a 56 90 2.7 out of the sigma if my calculations are correct, and that also makes it pretty versatile. What your call?
Why samyang does not make 24-105 f2 or f2.8? That would be more versatile in focal range. I have the pana 24-105 but that just f4.
because the rf 24-105 f2.8 is masive ? and that even for an rf lens it distorts like hell ? and that samyang isnt really comfortable with zooms yet ? and that the 35-150 and their 24-70 is bigger than their opponent ?
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@@talpalatnyizold tldr: its hard , real hard for a 4x zoom with constant aperture
The canon even saved by their rf mount was massive with problems on the 24-30mm wide end where it distorts a lot.
The 24-105 2.8 is harder to pull of than a 28-70 f2 , its why that a 24105 2.8 will most likely take a while even for brands like sigma.
Samyang"s offering are also larger than their competitor like sigmas and tamron , its even larger than a GM lens ffs, a 24-105 2.8 done on E mount ( e mount gets more sales so samyang will target it ) will be 10-20% larger than canon's version and add to it 20-30% larger and heavier due to samyang"s inability to downsize much ( evident by their zooms )
What’s your colour grading process, bro?
The Sony version of this lens had all kinds of problems. the lens barrel creep, the mount base screws not being long enough for the weight of the lens..
I ended up going for the Tamron version. It was a little more pricey but i got a 6 year warranty. the Samyang version is only 1 year. Hope they fixed it on these L mount ones. This focal range is killer
MATE, what a LOVELY lens. it's a strong 24-70's destroyer.
congrats for the review. the quality it's in another level.
Have you discovered the issue with focusing on 150mm using L-mount or Sony E-mount ? When will be firmware update released ?
This seemed to be an issue on the L mount mostly, the E mount didn't look like it had these issues. The beginning of this month I think is when the new firmware will come out. I'll do further tests on my 2nd channel @nigelbarrostoo
I think the 24-105 is probably more versatile...there are probably tons of situations where i would want to go from 24 to 35, fewer times where i want to go from 105-150 (it's kind of a no man's land until you get up to the higher ones). I do think that it's aperture is much nicer though. You could also say that getting an 18 and 24 prime might be a nice combo with this for everything longer?
typically you would have the 24-70 and the 70-200
still looks pretty cool, but I think for like handheld vlogs, it will probably be too tight, have you tried walking and talking?
Like you said in the video 24-70 f/2.8 can be a whole career, but i don't think having extra reach is the limiting factor. Really don't want to give up 24mm, would love to have even wider...
Did you happen to try the lens at all on an original S5 or S1H body? I could be wrong but every review I've seen thus far has only reviewed it on the S5II/x and like I get it since its the latest and greatest, but I feel like theres a ton of folks still on the OG s5 and S1h and im curious exactly how much worse the autofocus is since its not using PDAF. I bought my S5 used for $750 off of a guy from Facebook marketplace in March of 2023 and I feel like itll be quite a while before the s5II/x hits that price lol
Nice companion for a 16-35.
Nice video still think 28-70 sigma is a better pair for S5iiX but maybe for a bigger new S2H could be better...and the price is 400$ more vs Sony E mount model...
I can honestly say I agree, I love my kit being as compact as it can be. love the reach of this samyang but the size is a limiting factor for me
Thank you for the very informative review. A lens of this focal length and aperture range would be perfect for what I do, documentary and corporate work. I'm currently running the Panasonic 24-105 and 50mm f1.8, but this could replace both. Hopefully, they will fix/improve the autofocus and it will be a one and done lens. Okay, maybe pair it with a second body and a 24mm f1.8. It weighs about the same or less than the Sigma 24-105m f4 with Sigma MC21 adapter, which is fine. But overall, I can see this lens handling just about anything I shoot.
Will Samyang make L-Mount versions of their other lenses? Like the 50mm f/1.4 and the 24mm f/1.8, I hope they will
I really hope they make their smaller lenses in L mount!
didnt get how it says its parfocal lens but almost every test footage we can see that isn't . Focus is struggling , pulsing and etc
Seen lots of people having AF issues with it tho
New firmware is coming in a few days, we'll see how it fares
@@NigelBarros How is the firmware updated for the L-mount version of the lens ?
who else? any othe reviews or shoots I've seen it used the feedback was really good.
@@karensurgery3845 Same ! I definitely have NOT seen "lots" of people have issues on L-Mount. I haven't seen anybody say that actually. That guy that wrote that is probably talking about the other brands, because I for sure seen SONY people have issues.
Why are you holding the mic?
IDK just felt like it
24\105 😢
a lot of people complain about the weight and size but I haven't found a lens that too heavy for me to carry all day, but then again i exercise 5-6 days a week.
Tamron was first, Samyang copied design
That's a neat lens, but I would rather have Canon's 24-105mm f2.8.
With this, you would probably need a 16-35 to complement it. With the Canon lens, it might be the only lens you need.
The 24-105 is a beast, I love it. Depending on how you use it, it CAN be a 35-150. On a super 35 camera that's the effective focal length. Same as using a .72x speedbooster on micro 4/3. I have my 24-105L f4 on a .64x booster on a BMPCC4K = 28-135mm f/2.6
Yeah if that lens worked on L mount I could see that argument for sure
The Canon lens is roughly £3500. For the much money you could buy this and a 16-35 and still have over a grand left to spare.
@@ScreenFiends I never said I could afford it.
The other thing about this 35-150 lens seems silly is the f2 aperture at the wide end. I bet a lot of people would rather make it a 2.8 constant with more on the wide angle. Even if it were 28-150 f2.8, that would be more compelling.
@danieldougan269 Just stop down to f/2.8 and it's a constant f/2.8 aperture 🤷♂️
I wouldn't trust an expensive lens from Samyang and the fact that it fails to focus on infinity confirms that. Panasonic 24-105 looks like a more reliable option for me.
The new firmware comes out in a few days so we'll see if that issue is resolved! I'll probably post tests to my second channel
Canon's 24-105 f/2.8 is more useful, at least for movies, where wide angle is must-have. And it works well with ibis/is. This one has no IS. The only thing it really has going for it is the low price and the lower light capability at 35mm (you're supposed to bring your own light in movies anyway though). Good for Panasonic cameras (since it probably has no competition in that space), but not as good as Canon's offering though.
As I mention in another comment, the Canon lens, while amazing is also over 2.5x more expensive than this at around £3500. That's a silly price. I'd rather this.