Shortcuts! ⬇️ 00:29 📸 Portraits benefit from background compression offered by 70-200mm lens 02:05 🌍 70-200mm lens useful in travel photography for unique perspectives 02:48 🦁 70-200mm lens versatile for wildlife photography with even more potential when combined with a 2x teleconverter 03:16 🏀 Ideal for sports photography with option to add teleconverter for extra reach to get those tight sports photos 03:45 🎉 Essential for event photography to capture intimate moments with background compression while maintaining distance 04:27 🌄 Surprising utility of 70-200mm lens in landscape photography for unique compositions 05:47 📷 Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens offers improvements in sharpness, size, weight, and autofocus from the original version
I totally agree with your point. However I would also like you to look at the versatility of Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 lens. Would like your reviews on this lens and the usability of this one lens for most of the scenarios except with need for wide-ultrawide.
Nice video man. I’ve been subbed to you since that 70-200 mk1 video you mentioned. I love to see how your channel has grown. I picked up the 70-200 GM II on launch day for pairing with an A7Riv. I initially planned on shooting more portraits with it, but I actually ended up shooting mostly high end cars with it. If the current Sigma 70-200 had been out at the time, I would’ve scooped that up and saved $ because I’m happily running only Sigma Art series and Sony GM lenses. From what I’ve seen, I would’ve been happy to have the Sigma, but I’m very glad I plunked down the change for the G Money!💰
Oh that's awesome, thanks for sticking around! And yeah, the Sigma Art line has always been incredible when it comes to image quality but I just love the hassle-free first-party experience with the GM lenses.
I would say if you already have a 35-150, unless you NEED that extra reach (e.g., often finding yourself needing to crop in for your final result), then maybe. But personally, if you already have a zoom your happy with, I would invest in good prime lenses to expand your capabilities!
@@DavidZhou gotcha! I have some primes that cover me from 16-55mm and then the Tamron covers the rest but I will definitely keep what you said about cropping in mind!
I'll take the Tamron 35-150 over a 70-200 basically any day of the week. I rarely need to go past 150, even shooting from the back of a wedding ceremony it's more than enough. I think if I really needed more reach than that, I'd look at a 200-400 or something along those lines. I use the 35-105 focal lengths of the Tamron a ton.
That Tamron 35-150 is really high on my list for that reason. That 200 is nice for when you have to be farther from the ceremony (depending on venue layout) but the 35-150 focal range makes it an all-day lens. Absolutely perfect for a second shooter as well!
I have this lens and have the 1.4 and the 2x converters and love it and find I don’t use my Sony 200-600mm lens as much as I do this lens for here in Alaska for the wildlife
@cyb thas exactly what I was thinking as a detailer. The further i can put my camera back the less chances of it getting knocked over by a hose or getting his with chemicals and water while being able to maintain closer shot from a distance.
The model does not move-I however stepped further back as I zoomed in to keep the same composition to demonstrate how the different focal lengths affect the background and the subject when composed the same way.
Shortcuts! ⬇️
00:29 📸 Portraits benefit from background compression offered by 70-200mm lens
02:05 🌍 70-200mm lens useful in travel photography for unique perspectives
02:48 🦁 70-200mm lens versatile for wildlife photography with even more potential when combined with a 2x teleconverter
03:16 🏀 Ideal for sports photography with option to add teleconverter for extra reach to get those tight sports photos
03:45 🎉 Essential for event photography to capture intimate moments with background compression while maintaining distance
04:27 🌄 Surprising utility of 70-200mm lens in landscape photography for unique compositions
05:47 📷 Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens offers improvements in sharpness, size, weight, and autofocus from the original version
The teleconverter use case is what sold me on this lens. I hope that the TC's get a v2 update.
The lighthouse shot 🔥
Thanks Themelis!
I totally agree with your point. However I would also like you to look at the versatility of Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 lens. Would like your reviews on this lens and the usability of this one lens for most of the scenarios except with need for wide-ultrawide.
That lens is next on my list to look at honestly because it’s SO good. I tested it briefly earlier this year and my first impressions were 👏🏼
@@DavidZhou Thanks Buddy. I will be waiting for that review.
Thank you for the video, I also enjoyed your perspective of speaking into the mirror, nice work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video man. I’ve been subbed to you since that 70-200 mk1 video you mentioned. I love to see how your channel has grown. I picked up the 70-200 GM II on launch day for pairing with an A7Riv. I initially planned on shooting more portraits with it, but I actually ended up shooting mostly high end cars with it. If the current Sigma 70-200 had been out at the time, I would’ve scooped that up and saved $ because I’m happily running only Sigma Art series and Sony GM lenses. From what I’ve seen, I would’ve been happy to have the Sigma, but I’m very glad I plunked down the change for the G Money!💰
Oh that's awesome, thanks for sticking around! And yeah, the Sigma Art line has always been incredible when it comes to image quality but I just love the hassle-free first-party experience with the GM lenses.
Been thinking about that 70-200 but THE WIDE IS GOING CRAZY LATELY
I KNOW. So many good wide angle lenses out there right now, but that compression from tight lenses... don't sleep on it!
If you're considering this, but want wider (& maintaining good tele); would the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 be of interest?
Do you think I should still pick up a 70-200 if I have the Tamron 35-150? Mainly for high school sports videography
I would say if you already have a 35-150, unless you NEED that extra reach (e.g., often finding yourself needing to crop in for your final result), then maybe. But personally, if you already have a zoom your happy with, I would invest in good prime lenses to expand your capabilities!
@@DavidZhou gotcha! I have some primes that cover me from 16-55mm and then the Tamron covers the rest but I will definitely keep what you said about cropping in mind!
@@Freewxll614 hi how was your decision? I'm on the fence between 24-70 & 70-200 combo vs 16-35 & 35-150
Helpful video, man. Thanks
Glad to hear that!
My favourite lens!
I'll take the Tamron 35-150 over a 70-200 basically any day of the week. I rarely need to go past 150, even shooting from the back of a wedding ceremony it's more than enough. I think if I really needed more reach than that, I'd look at a 200-400 or something along those lines. I use the 35-105 focal lengths of the Tamron a ton.
That Tamron 35-150 is really high on my list for that reason. That 200 is nice for when you have to be farther from the ceremony (depending on venue layout) but the 35-150 focal range makes it an all-day lens. Absolutely perfect for a second shooter as well!
I have this lens and have the 1.4 and the 2x converters and love it and find I don’t use my Sony 200-600mm lens as much as I do this lens for here in Alaska for the wildlife
Nice solution!
If that's the case; are you running a higher MP sensor to compensate for some of that reach?
70-200 is for the solo youtubers who leave their camera on the other side of mountain
Ngl, I'm terrified of leaving my camera unattended and the distance I'd have to be for a 200mm shot is so uncomfortable haha
@cyb thas exactly what I was thinking as a detailer. The further i can put my camera back the less chances of it getting knocked over by a hose or getting his with chemicals and water while being able to maintain closer shot from a distance.
@@theunkownmr.562 this is also the case for macro photography. Longer distance for more working area.
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05:05 Is the model standing in the same place..? Or is it moved back to fit the scale of the frame for every focal length..?
The model does not move-I however stepped further back as I zoomed in to keep the same composition to demonstrate how the different focal lengths affect the background and the subject when composed the same way.
Happy Monday, y'all :)
what lens do you own?
I own the Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM II!
6:03 Awww it's a baby david
Where does the time go 😂
Did you shoot this in ISO 128000? Lol
Lol, added film grain in post but RUclips compression destroyed it so... lesson learned.
your face reminded me of rice gum.
I’m not sure how to feel about this 😂