This video was excellent! While many RUclipsrs try to discourage people from using 24-70 zooms by calling them boring, you approached it differently. You highlighted its strengths from multiple angles and considerations, keeping it concise and positive throughout. Really well done!
Thanks so much for the kind words! It’s lovely to get a nice comment like this. There is a reason they keep releasing new 24-70s, they are super handy lenses!
For nearly all of my paid shoots now, I just use my Z24-70 2.8S lens. It is one of the best 24-70 lenses out there. Except for only being a 2.8, all the images are equally as sharp and crisp as my primes. For so many of my shoots in the past, I always had a second camera on my Black Rapid shoulder strap, with a prime (usually a fast 35mm or a fast 50mm). However, invariably for over 90% of the final submission to clients, they are usually taken on the zoom. I have a couple of gigs coming up shortly, and I'm just going to take the one camera with the zoom (of course, backups in my bag). However, I live in Perth Western Australia, so perhaps with our ideal climate here, it's different if you come from colder, darker places. Most of my shoots are during the day, usually always sunny and blue skies here. I always shoot with outdoor fill-flash, so it suits me better with the one body having my flash. Trying to cart around two bodies with flashes is a bit harder - hence, my leaning toward just using the 24-70. However, I do like what you say about using it as a prime - choose the focal length. I have been doing that more and more lately. Of course for all my travel and personal stuff, I love my primes.
Sounds like you’ve got a dialed setup! I totally agree that having two flashes is too bulky. Do you ever find yourself needing a telephoto? Like a 70-200 or 135?
@@TheBergreens Good question. For the majority of my shoots, my MO is to get in close with a reasonably wide view. My clients love this because the person is lit up well by the flash, the shot looks dramatic and the wider view gives context. I dislike the compressed, impersonal view that longer zooms give. Most of the other pro's I see at shoots use that method and their images don't stand out. I rarely even use the 70mm end of my 24-70. However, I am also the photographer for Dragon Boating Western Australia. When I cover their shoot days, I have to use my 70-200 to get closer to the boats on the water, or when I'm following them in the chase boat. However, I don't enjoy that part much, I love getting in really close to the teams in preparation or getting them in the boats, with my wide angle and flash! I hope that answers your question.
Thanks for this video, and all the great videos from you and Mark. The 24-70 2.8 GM II was the first lens I bought when I upgraded to mirrorless (A7R5). It is expensive, but the results are beautiful. If anyone is on the fence about buying it, go ahead and get it.
Nice!!! Thanks for the kind words! I loved the GM II when I tried it but ended up with the sigma for budget friendliness. Maybe I’ll upgrade at some point. Gonna do a review on the sigma soon in case you’re interested 😁
@@TheBergreensI'll definitely watch your review of the Sigma. I have learned to buy Sony when they're doing a trade-in sale. I bought the body and lens during such a sale and I got $800 and $300 off, respectively. Those sales aren't advertised well, but check with your local camera dealer if you're interested in taking advantage.
Just bought the Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II on Friday.. boy is it sharp. I would have to say the sharpest lens I have ever had. Thank you for the informative video!
My shoot carry is Sigma 35 & 85 1.4 and Sigma 24-70. As a portrait shooter, I still prefer primes whenever I can use them, but take a zoom for those difficult weather situations and video. Optionally, I do have the Sony 16-25 zoom for cityscape, creative ultra wide portraits, and video.
I have the sigma 24-70mm DG DN ii. Love this lens. It is the do all lens. Awesome video. But I always take primes 40mm and 85, along with 70-200 :) Subscribed
This video was excellent! While many RUclipsrs try to discourage people from using 24-70 zooms by calling them boring, you approached it differently. You highlighted its strengths from multiple angles and considerations, keeping it concise and positive throughout. Really well done!
Thanks so much for the kind words! It’s lovely to get a nice comment like this. There is a reason they keep releasing new 24-70s, they are super handy lenses!
For nearly all of my paid shoots now, I just use my Z24-70 2.8S lens. It is one of the best 24-70 lenses out there. Except for only being a 2.8, all the images are equally as sharp and crisp as my primes. For so many of my shoots in the past, I always had a second camera on my Black Rapid shoulder strap, with a prime (usually a fast 35mm or a fast 50mm). However, invariably for over 90% of the final submission to clients, they are usually taken on the zoom. I have a couple of gigs coming up shortly, and I'm just going to take the one camera with the zoom (of course, backups in my bag). However, I live in Perth Western Australia, so perhaps with our ideal climate here, it's different if you come from colder, darker places. Most of my shoots are during the day, usually always sunny and blue skies here. I always shoot with outdoor fill-flash, so it suits me better with the one body having my flash. Trying to cart around two bodies with flashes is a bit harder - hence, my leaning toward just using the 24-70. However, I do like what you say about using it as a prime - choose the focal length. I have been doing that more and more lately. Of course for all my travel and personal stuff, I love my primes.
Sounds like you’ve got a dialed setup! I totally agree that having two flashes is too bulky. Do you ever find yourself needing a telephoto? Like a 70-200 or 135?
@@TheBergreens Good question. For the majority of my shoots, my MO is to get in close with a reasonably wide view. My clients love this because the person is lit up well by the flash, the shot looks dramatic and the wider view gives context. I dislike the compressed, impersonal view that longer zooms give. Most of the other pro's I see at shoots use that method and their images don't stand out. I rarely even use the 70mm end of my 24-70. However, I am also the photographer for Dragon Boating Western Australia. When I cover their shoot days, I have to use my 70-200 to get closer to the boats on the water, or when I'm following them in the chase boat. However, I don't enjoy that part much, I love getting in really close to the teams in preparation or getting them in the boats, with my wide angle and flash! I hope that answers your question.
Thanks for this video, and all the great videos from you and Mark.
The 24-70 2.8 GM II was the first lens I bought when I upgraded to mirrorless (A7R5). It is expensive, but the results are beautiful. If anyone is on the fence about buying it, go ahead and get it.
Nice!!! Thanks for the kind words! I loved the GM II when I tried it but ended up with the sigma for budget friendliness. Maybe I’ll upgrade at some point. Gonna do a review on the sigma soon in case you’re interested 😁
@@TheBergreensI'll definitely watch your review of the Sigma. I have learned to buy Sony when they're doing a trade-in sale. I bought the body and lens during such a sale and I got $800 and $300 off, respectively. Those sales aren't advertised well, but check with your local camera dealer if you're interested in taking advantage.
@@kevxster Thats a good tip!
Just bought the Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II on Friday.. boy is it sharp. I would have to say the sharpest lens I have ever had. Thank you for the informative video!
Nice! What do you primarily photograph?
My shoot carry is Sigma 35 & 85 1.4 and Sigma 24-70. As a portrait shooter, I still prefer primes whenever I can use them, but take a zoom for those difficult weather situations and video. Optionally, I do have the Sony 16-25 zoom for cityscape, creative ultra wide portraits, and video.
That sounds like a perfect kit! Do you like the Sigma 16-28 zoom? I’ve been intrigued by that lens!
Still debating about zoom vs prime😊 ad infinitum 😅
Aren’t we all 🤣 I ask myself this question before every shoot I have 🫣🤣😆
I have the sigma 24-70mm DG DN ii. Love this lens. It is the do all lens. Awesome video. But I always take primes 40mm and 85, along with 70-200 :) Subscribed
Nice! Sounds like a rad kit. Which 40mm do you have? Which 70-200 do you use?
@@TheBergreens Viltrox 40mm 2.5 and I have the Sigma 70-200mm
For Nikon Z mount cameras, what 24-70 lens you do recommend?
Sure, happy to help! Let me grab a link for you!
This one is the best quality: amzn.to/3CKUHRk
This one is solid but not as good in low light due to the f/4 aperture: amzn.to/40WLizp
What about 70-200?
I love my 70-200! It’s great! Do you have one? What do you like to photograph with it?
@@TheBergreens You mentioned in the video that you would compare 24-70 to 70-200. That wasn't there.
@@jakubwasowicz1533 talked about it very briefly at 2:26. Hope that helps!