Thank you for that review. As the owner of both the 30mm and the 16mm Sigma, I would have to agree with your comment about the 30mm providing the most realistic view. This is why I chose the 30mm 0ver the 16mm for my first apsc lens. I had initially chosen the 30mm over the 16mm for its field view and lifelike perspective. The ability to keep the subject and all lines as straight and correct as possible (at least in most instances) is very important to me and the 30mm was the best choice for that (in combination with my A6400). Nevertheless having watched all the videos I craved the 16mm 1.4 and ended up purchasing it approximately ten months after I purchased the 30mm. I do enjoy using my 16mm now, but what this purchase essentially did was to reinforce the notion that the 30mm is a must have lens, and the best lens choice where there is only one budget option. I have always thought how nice it would be to have the minimal distortion characteristic of the 30mm and the wider field of view of the 16mm. Well, there is and this is why I am now obsessed with anamorphic lenses. Unfortunately in my situation, there are no autofocus anamorphic lenses for my A6400 and no anamorphic lenses with that beautiful f1.4 nine blade aperture.
Hey, man! Thanks for the inputs! Really appreciate you taking the time to drop it here. 30mm’s a killer but can’t wait to get my hands on the 16mm! Keep going!
I spent quite a bit of time comparing the Sigma 30 1.4 with the Sony 35 1.8. In my own evaluation I found them to be equal in sharpness, but the Sony 35 has OSS which I found to be the differentiating factor. I got more well focused images with the 35 1.8 than the Sigma. The sony 35mm 1.8 is also quite a bit smaller and lighter than the Sigma 30mm 1.8. However the Sony lens is quite a bit more expensive. I have the Sigma trio and there is no question the 56mm 1.4 is one of the best lenses money can buy. The 16mm 1.4 is a great lens too. But the Sigma 30 was the least-best of the three. I finally sold the Sigma 30mm 1.4. Another factor is the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 can be used at 30mm and it matches the performance of the sigma 30mm prime quite well. So with multiple lenses that cover the 30mm range quite well I just had to sell the 30mm 1.4.
Hi there! By your comment I realized that you got both (or at least you owned) the sigma 30mm 1.4 and sigma 18-50 2.8. I want to know which one is sharper? Well the 30mm is 300 dollars cheaper but the other one "cover it all" the sigma trio.
I have the 16mm and seriously thinking about grabbing this one. That price makes it super tempting. I think it'll give me that tighter shot I like for talking head segments.
Hey, man. This will definitely give you a tighter look. If ever you’d like a MORE budget friendly lens, you can try this too - ruclips.net/video/1mFTZ-c-t1k/видео.html
I totally agree with you with regards to the focal length. I also use the a6400, and the lens that stays on my camera most of the time is the Sony 35 mm F 1.8 OSS. Pretty close to what you're using. Especially for filmmaking, I could definitely live with this lens all the time. I also have the 16-50 kit lens if I really need the wide-angle, and I have the Sony 55 to 210 which I love, but 35mm (52 on my camera) is an awesome way to work. Especially since it works so well on my Crane M2. WinWin. Awesome video as always. Thanks for sharing.
@@DanboxingPH the only thing I notice about the 35 mm is that it loses focus a little bit more than I thought it would. Even just doing a simple Talking Heads video, for some reason it's constantly searching. When it's locked in it looks great, but it does fade away every once in awhile, which is pretty annoying. I try to use manual focus when I'm doing something important. I feel like the autofocus on the kit lens is actually much better.
@@DanboxingPH I didn't forget you... If you still want to see footage with the Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS, all the video footage in this video is with that lens on my Sony a6400... Handheld. Hope it helps... Love all your videos. Keep up the great work... Here you go... ruclips.net/video/N_e2smGsbTo/видео.html
For portraits, it’s always best to get a longer focal length. Try looking for 50mm and up. I use 85mm from Viltrox. For portraits, that’s my best lens in tandem with Sony A6400. Here’s my review ruclips.net/video/Kf0WZkeRvKM/видео.html
Nice vid Dan,Ive just got the 6400 upgraded from 6300 and got the 16mm,my next buy was going to be the 56mm,I never got where the 30mm came in to the grand scheme of things but I'm now getting it, (I Think), Tnx for sharing will defo watch more mate.
Thank you! 🔥 Wow! Do you mainly use ‘em for photography? If yes, go get the 30mm. However, if both photography and videography, you might want to check the Sony 35mm that has in-lens stabilization :) a bit more expensive but yeah. Here’s the link if you want some further inputs ruclips.net/video/A7vUxYmAcCA/видео.html
Nice vid. helped me make my mind. Been using 16mm for everything, but missing that "natural" look for someshots. Appreciate Brolls for info affirmation. 🙏🏼💯
Good video I have 2 of 3 lenses of Sigma 16-30mm. I purchased 30mm my first is my favorite lens and now I got 16mm is another one of my prefer lens too. I am planning to by 56mm but first I want to Sony 18-105mm for video too. Once again thank you for your video very interesting.
Thank you! You really must be enjoying. The 16 and the 30 combination can do a lot already. But yeah, go for the 56 also - “bokeh master” haha For the 18-105, really good lens also. Here’s my review ruclips.net/video/it4_lR5CdCs/видео.html :)
Am in the same situation. Upgraded to the a6400, coming from the a6000. Just got the the sigma 30mm 1.4, am in love. But I don't know if I must get the 16mm or get the 18-105 or the zeiss 16-70....
Totally understand you. How I wish we could get ‘em all haha Anyway, exactly 12mn, my review of the 16mm is out. You might want to watch that first before deciding if you really need it or what. Meantime, you can also watch my 18-105 :) ruclips.net/video/it4_lR5CdCs/видео.html
Great videos! I really enjoy learning from you. Can you do another a6400 and Sigma 30mm Contemporary talking head video showing distances and details like you did int the a6400 and Sigma 56mm Contemporary talking head?
I was trying to pick between this and Sony 35mm OSS. Idally I want the 7artisans 35mm 0.95, but i dont have the most stable hands to focus that lens manually and my a6300 has enough rolling shutter problems on its own haha. But i never quite liked the soul-less footage from the OSS, so I think Sigma's AF can help me so I dont have to manual focus making it shaky. (I want to get good handheld shots, dont like gimbal haha)
Great video man! QUICK QUESTION: what is the distance between you an the camara to get the talking head shot from this video? (I know you used a sony a6400) ... thanks in advance
Hello, I'm loving your content! Been bing watching over here. 😅 However I'm struggling with lens. What lens should I get for my Sony a6400 for indoor portraits? If it has bokeh I'd be even more pleased. I currently have the Sony 85 mm.
Woah! Thanks, Brittany! 🔥 That’s actually a good portrait lens already. However, if I’m to suggest, I’d go for the Sigma 56mm or the Viltrox 85mm. Both are crazy sharp and with good auto focus 😊
Should I buy an extra sigma 30mm lens if I already have sigma 16mm lens or I should go with a gimbal like zhiyon webbil S at similar price point which I don't have ?
Love your videos! I just recently got the a6000 and Im struggling between the 30mm and 16mm. I mainly want to use my video to record gym videos. I don’t necessarily have to get full body shots but I also don’t want to have to back up too far. Any suggestions?
That last part of your needs gives me every reason to suggest the 16mm option. Since you are recording gym videos, space is a huge deal - you wouldn’t want the camera a few feet away from you as it will probably be within someone else’s personal space. The 16mm allows you with a wider field of view which makes it easy to keep your camera close while also allowing it to capture more in the scene. The 30mm will probably require more distance away from you if you want to get more of yourself in frame. However, it is great for closeups! Hope this helps!
I have a a6400 with the 18-135mm, f3.5-5.6 kit lens and mostly do photography and not video. I want to buy a prime lens for the better sharpness and smaller f number (better bokeh and low light performance). The choice is between Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Sony 35mm f1.8, the price being basically the same. Where the first seems to be sharper and better in low light but the second one has OSS. So it basically boils down to the following question: If I were to buy the Sigma lens (so no stabilisation), could I still shoot handheld pictures relatively well, also at lower light (say 10/11pm in a city street). Or is it better to go for the safer option and grab the Sony lens with OSS? Thanks for the help.
I think it boils down to this - are you going to be photo centric or video centric? If photo, I’d go for Sigma 30mm. If video, I’d say the OSS of the Sony 35mm is really an advantage.
I have a question. I own the Sigma 30 1.4 because I only do photography and especially in low light handheld. I wonder if the 35 1.8 would be better for that as it has OSS and would allow me to go down further with the shutter speed in low light. Because if I take longer exposures than 1/50 with the sigma it is getting shaky very often.
I bought the Sigma 30mm f1.4. The same witch you have. But it dont fit on my Sony a6400. i cant conect it. The ring on the sigma is smaler and the secure hole on a diferent place. so what went wrong????
Hi, were you getting your 16 mm? I have Sony zv e10 with kit lens and I don't know which one to choose 16mm or 30mm. I need lens for recording vids at the home, somethings like this video here. Help me, Thank you.
@@DanboxingPH … I ended up getting a SamYang 12mm 2.0 wide angle for my ZV. Wide angle with some background blur. Also a manual 17mm TTartisan. With a M2 gimbal. Good kit!
Hey, thanks for this! As I only do talking head videos and have a very short distance between myself and the wall in front of me (90 cm, 35 in), I would need to fit the camera + the lens, which depending on the sigma 16mm or 30mm would mean having to subtract the camera+lens lenghts, so let's say 65cm/26in. Do you think this lens would work? What's the distance this lens needs to be from myself in order fo me to be in frame and not occupy the entire screen? Although I prefer the qualities of this one, would I have to resort to the 16mm? Thanks!
Hey, man. I haven’t tried that particular Sigma Art. I’m afraid I can’t really tell. But as for my personal plans, with the Tamron 17-70 being out there, it’s going to be that as my zoom lens together with the Sigma Trio :) Here’s my review of that ruclips.net/video/gpSOcSQmx0M/видео.html
Hey, I just got myself the same lens, Sigma 30mm f1.4 for my zv-e10 but I noticed the autofocus is quite slow. I noticed you don't have this issue when focusing on your face then the box. It takes some time for mine to focus even with a well lit room. And the noise from the focusing is quite noticeable. Any ways to fix this?
Nice! I’m actually planning to buy that too - the Sony 35mm f1.8 soon :) Here’s my personal take: 1. If you are more into photography, go for the Sigma. 2. If you are more into videography AND you have a gimbal, go for the Sigma. 3. If you are more into videography BUT you don’t have a gimbal, for for the Sony. There :)
For photography, works just fine even without the OSS. But for videography, it really is a challenge. Especially if your camera has no IBIS and you don’t have a gimbal too. Lack of OSS is practically the main reason why I’m switching to Sony 35mm f1.8 hahaha
What about low light handheld photography? Wouldn’t the OSS of the Sony outrun the wider 1.4 aperture of the sigma? I have the sigma 30 1.4 but in low light I can’t shoot at a slower shutter speed than 1/50 without getting shaky images quite often. With the Sony I heard you can go as low as 1/5, which would keep the ISO lower than using 1.4 aperture on the sigma with a faster shutter.
That’s hard. The Sony 35 is also a monster in terms of performance. But here are main things that made me decide to go with Sigma: 1. F1.4 2. Cheaper 3. Sharper? But if it’s the same price, the OSS of the 35mm will make it harder hahaha
Hi po! I’m planning to buy these great lens in the future but I’m don’t know where to buy it, if its in local stores or in lazada which is more cheaper, but I’m worried if it is a original lens in Lazada. Can you help me decide in which store I can bought it? Thank you for helping. Hope that you notice this
I think sigma should put 36mm instead of 30mm, because that way the sigma trio will be right with 16mm / 36mm / 56 mm , all ending up with 6mm and 20mm apart for each other
New subs here! Sa tingin mo bro kung pang.mukbang asmr contents. Mas okay ba tong 30mm sigma? Regaluhan ko sana si misis a6400. Body n lng sna bibilihin q tpos yang 30mm sana
Thank you! Appreciate it. I think mas okay ang 16mm for wider field of view. In that sense kasi pwedeng mas mailapit yung camera (with on-camera mic) para mas kuha asmr sounds 😊 Here’s my review of the 16mm naman - ruclips.net/video/k0Acuw2pRKA/видео.html
Thank you sir! Kakapanuod q nga lang dn nun 16mm mo idol. Tama nga un mga sbe mo dn. Mas pasok nga cguro sa misis ko ang 16mm dhil hnd rin ganun kalaki un space nya for filming ng studio set up nya. Salamat idol. More.videos to come. Im sure dadae pa lalo ang subs mo. Gaganda ng contents mo. Very helpful and enjoying 🙌
My 3 lenses for my a6400. Sony 16-50 OSS , Sigma 30mm 1.4, Sigma 56mm. Pretty much covers everything for me.
is that sony 16 - 50 oss a kit lens bro ??
Thank you for that review. As the owner of both the 30mm and the 16mm Sigma, I would have to agree with your comment about the 30mm providing the most realistic view. This is why I chose the 30mm 0ver the 16mm for my first apsc lens.
I had initially chosen the 30mm over the 16mm for its field view and lifelike perspective. The ability to keep the subject and all lines as straight and correct as possible (at least in most instances) is very important to me and the 30mm was the best choice for that (in combination with my A6400).
Nevertheless having watched all the videos I craved the 16mm 1.4 and ended up purchasing it approximately ten months after I purchased the 30mm. I do enjoy using my 16mm now, but what this purchase essentially did was to reinforce the notion that the 30mm is a must have lens, and the best lens choice where there is only one budget option.
I have always thought how nice it would be to have the minimal distortion characteristic of the 30mm and the wider field of view of the 16mm. Well, there is and this is why I am now obsessed with anamorphic lenses. Unfortunately in my situation, there are no autofocus anamorphic lenses for my A6400 and no anamorphic lenses with that beautiful f1.4 nine blade aperture.
Hey, man! Thanks for the inputs! Really appreciate you taking the time to drop it here.
30mm’s a killer but can’t wait to get my hands on the 16mm!
Keep going!
When you use your 30mm on the a6400, it becomes a 45mm (crop factor)?? Or it keeps 30mm? Sorry about my rusty english 😅
@@Hf-yu5xu : Yes, the crop factor is about the 45mm of full frame. This is what we use to call a 'standard' lens perspective.
I spent quite a bit of time comparing the Sigma 30 1.4 with the Sony 35 1.8. In my own evaluation I found them to be equal in sharpness, but the Sony 35 has OSS which I found to be the differentiating factor. I got more well focused images with the 35 1.8 than the Sigma. The sony 35mm 1.8 is also quite a bit smaller and lighter than the Sigma 30mm 1.8. However the Sony lens is quite a bit more expensive.
I have the Sigma trio and there is no question the 56mm 1.4 is one of the best lenses money can buy. The 16mm 1.4 is a great lens too. But the Sigma 30 was the least-best of the three. I finally sold the Sigma 30mm 1.4.
Another factor is the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 can be used at 30mm and it matches the performance of the sigma 30mm prime quite well. So with multiple lenses that cover the 30mm range quite well I just had to sell the 30mm 1.4.
Hi there! By your comment I realized that you got both (or at least you owned) the sigma 30mm 1.4 and sigma 18-50 2.8. I want to know which one is sharper? Well the 30mm is 300 dollars cheaper but the other one "cover it all" the sigma trio.
@@alvarovids1915 which one did you end up getting?
This guy convinced me to pair this with my a6400, my first ever camera! $700 body only, with the 30mm for $300, good deal?
Nice to hear that! :)
Man, I’d say that’s a pretty good deal! For sure, you’ll enjoy that pair 👌🏽
@@DanboxingPH Thanks man, glad to hear you think so. Only thing I'm worried about now is the fact it was a 9 rating used from B&H
Buy a brand new one! You will keep it as long as you have an APS-C camera either way :)
im using the 56mm on my a6400 , couldnt be happier. hehe
I'm doing exactly the same thing with the same parts I actually came here to see how good the two would pair as that's the pair I have
Sony SEL50F18 APSC 50 mm f/1.8 Lens vs Sigma 30 mm f/1.4 Which one is better am so cofused.please help
30mm for sure. Then get the 56mm Sigma as well later on.
You’re videos are awesome! I was between the 56 and the 30. Now I see that the 30 is more versatile for my needs.
Thank you, Brandon!!! 🔥
The 45mm Focal range is a really good universal range as well. Nice vid.
Can’t agree more! Thank you 💯
I have the 16mm and seriously thinking about grabbing this one. That price makes it super tempting. I think it'll give me that tighter shot I like for talking head segments.
Hey, man.
This will definitely give you a tighter look. If ever you’d like a MORE budget friendly lens, you can try this too - ruclips.net/video/1mFTZ-c-t1k/видео.html
I totally agree with you with regards to the focal length. I also use the a6400, and the lens that stays on my camera most of the time is the Sony 35 mm F 1.8 OSS. Pretty close to what you're using. Especially for filmmaking, I could definitely live with this lens all the time. I also have the 16-50 kit lens if I really need the wide-angle, and I have the Sony 55 to 210 which I love, but 35mm (52 on my camera) is an awesome way to work. Especially since it works so well on my Crane M2. WinWin. Awesome video as always. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Rock! Appreciate the input.
I ordered the 35mm OSS as well. Can’t wait it to arrive this week.
Will take note of your tips :)
@@DanboxingPH the only thing I notice about the 35 mm is that it loses focus a little bit more than I thought it would. Even just doing a simple Talking Heads video, for some reason it's constantly searching. When it's locked in it looks great, but it does fade away every once in awhile, which is pretty annoying. I try to use manual focus when I'm doing something important. I feel like the autofocus on the kit lens is actually much better.
Woah! Bro, this is very helpful! Thank you for this. Would you mind sharing how/where I can see your shots using the 35mm lens?
@@DanboxingPH this was the first day I got it. I ran out to mess around with the manual focus... ruclips.net/video/SFRXZA2VQFo/видео.html
@@DanboxingPH I didn't forget you... If you still want to see footage with the Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS, all the video footage in this video is with that lens on my Sony a6400... Handheld. Hope it helps... Love all your videos. Keep up the great work... Here you go... ruclips.net/video/N_e2smGsbTo/видео.html
Same. I have A6400 paired with sigma 30mm f1.4 and sony 18mm-105mm ✨
Cheers!
I’m getting this with my 6400 in a few weeks! I’m excited
Great combo! So excited for you too 💯
@@DanboxingPH do you believe that this is the best lens for portraits When paired with the A6400? ( for under 300)
For portraits, it’s always best to get a longer focal length. Try looking for 50mm and up.
I use 85mm from Viltrox. For portraits, that’s my best lens in tandem with Sony A6400. Here’s my review ruclips.net/video/Kf0WZkeRvKM/видео.html
Let’s be real this man the only guy besides Jared poplin and life through optics we trust on YT
THANKS, MAN!
Thank you for making this video! been in dilemma, cheers!
Cheers! 👌🏽
good choice even better than 23mm, great vid
Cheers!
That was a great review and videography. Try to cover portrait photography in your next vlog. :)
Thank you very much! Will consider that in my next video :)
You are adorable :') This was a big help. I'm gonna buy the Sigma 30mm F1.4 to pair with a Sony6400 :)
Glad I could help!
Great video, definitely getting this lens!
Thanks, man! Enjoy 🔥
Awesome 😊👌🏼. Now i have my eyes fixed on the 30mm f1.4 from sigma. Great videos once again, cheers Dan👍🏻
Haha thought so. You can’t go wrong with this lens, Victor. Cheers!
@@DanboxingPH 😊🙌🏻
Good points. I'm getting this lens soon. Probably, the only con about it is the lack of weather sealing. But that's not the end of the world.
Indeed!
Thank you.
Indeed!
Thank you.
went and subbed coz i was torn between 16 and 30
your videos helped me a lot
now i made up my mind
Glad to know this. Thanks, RJ!
Nice vid Dan,Ive just got the 6400 upgraded from 6300 and got the 16mm,my next buy was going to be the 56mm,I never got where the 30mm came in to the grand scheme of things but I'm now getting it, (I Think),
Tnx for sharing will defo watch more mate.
Hello, Ed! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel :)
Definitely purchasing this one pagkaupgrade ko from NEX 5n to an a6000. Convinced na convinced ako. hahaha
Hahaha that’s nice to hear. You’ll enjoy this lens for sure :)
Great video, Dan! Nice versatile lens!
Thank you!
Thankyou...i was confused with 16 and 30...i will now go with 30mm
Enjoooy :) thank you!
What would be the best ND filter on a sunny day for this lens?
Great video brother!
Thank you!
awesome video mate, ive got the 56mm , looking to get the 30mm next.
Thank you! 🔥
Wow! Do you mainly use ‘em for photography? If yes, go get the 30mm. However, if both photography and videography, you might want to check the Sony 35mm that has in-lens stabilization :) a bit more expensive but yeah. Here’s the link if you want some further inputs ruclips.net/video/A7vUxYmAcCA/видео.html
Nice vid. helped me make my mind. Been using 16mm for everything, but missing that "natural" look for someshots.
Appreciate Brolls for info affirmation.
🙏🏼💯
Hey! Nice to hear that. Thank you 😊
Let’s go 👌🏽
Good video I have 2 of 3 lenses of Sigma 16-30mm. I purchased 30mm my first is my favorite lens and now I got 16mm is another one of my prefer lens too. I am planning to by 56mm but first I want to Sony 18-105mm for video too. Once again thank you for your video very interesting.
Thank you! You really must be enjoying. The 16 and the 30 combination can do a lot already. But yeah, go for the 56 also - “bokeh master” haha
For the 18-105, really good lens also. Here’s my review ruclips.net/video/it4_lR5CdCs/видео.html :)
Am in the same situation. Upgraded to the a6400, coming from the a6000. Just got the the sigma 30mm 1.4, am in love. But I don't know if I must get the 16mm or get the 18-105 or the zeiss 16-70....
Totally understand you. How I wish we could get ‘em all haha
Anyway, exactly 12mn, my review of the 16mm is out. You might want to watch that first before deciding if you really need it or what.
Meantime, you can also watch my 18-105 :) ruclips.net/video/it4_lR5CdCs/видео.html
If only sigma can do a 16-56mm !!!
That has F1.4, right? Hahaha let’s hope!!! 💯
Awesome review, I have the 30mm on my GH5 and so far, it is good also.
Thank you! Can’t go wrong!
Very helpful, thanks dude!
Glad it helped!
Great videos! I really enjoy learning from you. Can you do another a6400 and Sigma 30mm Contemporary talking head video showing distances and details like you did int the a6400 and Sigma 56mm Contemporary talking head?
I’ll try to make one 😊
@@DanboxingPH Thank you so much. I learn so much from you and admire your channel.
Great video. I will go ahead and get the Sigma 30mm....
Thank you! Great choice 🔥😊
I was trying to pick between this and Sony 35mm OSS. Idally I want the 7artisans 35mm 0.95, but i dont have the most stable hands to focus that lens manually and my a6300 has enough rolling shutter problems on its own haha. But i never quite liked the soul-less footage from the OSS, so I think Sigma's AF can help me so I dont have to manual focus making it shaky. (I want to get good handheld shots, dont like gimbal haha)
Hey, man. I sold my Sigma 30 for the Tamron 17-70. Now that I want a 30mm, I’m thinking of buying the Sony 35 as well due to that OSS! Hahahaha
@@DanboxingPH Nice! How you liking it? Do u have any regrets selling the Sigma 30 haha
Absolutely no ragrets!!! The Tamron is a beast. Best all around lens so far for me 😄
Super helpful. And good commercial!!
Thank you very much :)
Great video man! QUICK QUESTION: what is the distance between you an the camara to get the talking head shot from this video? (I know you used a sony a6400) ... thanks in advance
Around 1.3 meters.
Thank you!
I used 18-105 mm for past 2 years. Which should be my next lens??
Try go smaller - Sigma 18-50mm
Hello, I'm loving your content!
Been bing watching over here. 😅
However I'm struggling with lens. What lens should I get for my Sony a6400 for indoor portraits? If it has bokeh I'd be even more pleased.
I currently have the Sony 85 mm.
Woah! Thanks, Brittany! 🔥
That’s actually a good portrait lens already. However, if I’m to suggest, I’d go for the Sigma 56mm or the Viltrox 85mm. Both are crazy sharp and with good auto focus 😊
Should I buy an extra sigma 30mm lens if I already have sigma 16mm lens or I should go with a gimbal like zhiyon webbil S at similar price point which I don't have ?
I say get the Zhiyun. Then try renting a 30mm so you can just get the feel of it. I think the 16mm plus a gimbal will make tons of great work already.
@@DanboxingPH thanks for helping me in decision making 🥰✌🏻 keep creating
Love your videos!
I just recently got the a6000 and Im struggling between the 30mm and 16mm.
I mainly want to use my video to record gym videos. I don’t necessarily have to get full body shots but I also don’t want to have to back up too far. Any suggestions?
That last part of your needs gives me every reason to suggest the 16mm option.
Since you are recording gym videos, space is a huge deal - you wouldn’t want the camera a few feet away from you as it will probably be within someone else’s personal space.
The 16mm allows you with a wider field of view which makes it easy to keep your camera close while also allowing it to capture more in the scene.
The 30mm will probably require more distance away from you if you want to get more of yourself in frame. However, it is great for closeups!
Hope this helps!
@@Justin_Ports awesome thank you Justin, it’s decided I’ll get the 16mm !
@@LongNguyen-cu9kq Yay!!! I plan on getting the 30mm soon too!
Enjoy, boys!
I have a a6400 with the 18-135mm, f3.5-5.6 kit lens and mostly do photography and not video. I want to buy a prime lens for the better sharpness and smaller f number (better bokeh and low light performance).
The choice is between Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Sony 35mm f1.8, the price being basically the same. Where the first seems to be sharper and better in low light but the second one has OSS.
So it basically boils down to the following question:
If I were to buy the Sigma lens (so no stabilisation), could I still shoot handheld pictures relatively well, also at lower light (say 10/11pm in a city street). Or is it better to go for the safer option and grab the Sony lens with OSS?
Thanks for the help.
I think it boils down to this - are you going to be photo centric or video centric?
If photo, I’d go for Sigma 30mm. If video, I’d say the OSS of the Sony 35mm is really an advantage.
@@DanboxingPH Thanks
I am using Canon M50, can I ask if the Sigma 30mm lens used on it is good? Thank you very much
sold my 35 sony 1.8 OSS and pick up the 30 signa and love it
🔥🔥🔥
I have a question. I own the Sigma 30 1.4 because I only do photography and especially in low light handheld. I wonder if the 35 1.8 would be better for that as it has OSS and would allow me to go down further with the shutter speed in low light. Because if I take longer exposures than 1/50 with the sigma it is getting shaky very often.
Hi there! Can you recommend what ND filter is best for this lens? I just literally ordered it after watching your video. Appreciate your response!
For budget ND Filter, check out K&F Concept. Affordable yet reliable.
Hi dan, what picture profile are you shooting at? Great video nonetheless!
PP10 (SLOG 2).
Thank you 🔥
@@DanboxingPH awesome, thanks for sharing! Always a pain for noobs like to color grade and log footage 😂 also tried cine4 but failed miserably
Great video. Do you think this is a good lens for shooting a podcast with two talking heads in the frame?
Thank you!
Might be too tight for two people especially if you’re in a small space. If there’s a chance, I’d say go for 16mm.
perfect video ! thx. subscribed + liked
Thank you!!!
Sigma 30 mm f1.4 vs Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 what to buy ?
For photo, 30. For video, 18-50.
Very Cool Video ❗
I bought the Sigma 30mm f1.4. The same witch you have. But it dont fit on my Sony a6400. i cant conect it. The ring on the sigma is smaler and the secure hole on a diferent place. so what went wrong????
Oh no, is it DC DN?
@@DanboxingPH Yes, but for e mount. :) the Website and the Box says E-Mount.
@@DanboxingPH DC DN E - Mount
Now I don’t know why it won’t fit :(
Looked at some of your videos but still cant decide between Meike and this Sigma.
If you have the budget, go get the Sigma. Sharper and with automatic focus.
hi can you use this Sigma 30/1.4 to do SWEEP PANORAMA mode
with a6400 ?
Super helpful. Im getting the 16mm for my preordered ZV E10. When it crops (stablilized) it will be like the 30mm lol
I see that hahaha
Hi, were you getting your 16 mm?
I have Sony zv e10 with kit lens and
I don't know which one to choose 16mm or 30mm. I need lens for recording vids at the home, somethings like this video here. Help me, Thank you.
That would be perfect, ZV-E10 plus Sigma 16mm! 🔥
@@DanboxingPH … I ended up getting a SamYang 12mm 2.0 wide angle for my ZV. Wide angle with some background blur. Also a manual 17mm TTartisan. With a M2 gimbal. Good kit!
in 2023 helping me this video.... can say what type of ND Filter (brand) you used for this videos?
Thank you!
I was using K&F VND filter
Ha ha...
Your conversation is so charming n funny at times.
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Yeah even I find this lense very decent for normal use 👍
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Thank you very much hahaha
If I can’t get the bd filter wouldn’t it help to just grind down iso to maybe 100
Right!
Completely off subject, but where did you get that shirt from? It's dope and matches some shoes I want! 😂
It’s the shirt from the 2018 (I guess?) Olympics that was held in Malaysia.
Hey, thanks for this! As I only do talking head videos and have a very short distance between myself and the wall in front of me (90 cm, 35 in), I would need to fit the camera + the lens, which depending on the sigma 16mm or 30mm would mean having to subtract the camera+lens lenghts, so let's say 65cm/26in. Do you think this lens would work? What's the distance this lens needs to be from myself in order fo me to be in frame and not occupy the entire screen? Although I prefer the qualities of this one, would I have to resort to the 16mm? Thanks!
For small spaces, I’d really recommend the 16mm. Otherwise, the 30mm is a good option too but you need more space.
I am choosing between this (30mm f1.4)+16mm 1.4 and the Art lens Sigma 16-35mm f1.8... Do you have any suggestions?
Hey, man. I haven’t tried that particular Sigma Art. I’m afraid I can’t really tell.
But as for my personal plans, with the Tamron 17-70 being out there, it’s going to be that as my zoom lens together with the Sigma Trio :)
Here’s my review of that ruclips.net/video/gpSOcSQmx0M/видео.html
thank you for sharing bro bro,
That commercial haunts me till date 😰
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Which one is Best Viltrox 23mm f1.4 vs Sigma 30mm f1.4
Haven’t tried the Viltrox 23mm but I’d say I’m more than satisfied with the Sigma 30mm.
@@DanboxingPH JAZAK ALLAH
Hi , would you think this lens would be good for using as a webcam on a live stream ?
Or would Id be too much zoomed in ?
It might be too zoomed in. You might want to check the Sigma 16mm.
What ND filter do you recommend for the lens? Thanks.
NiSi for sure - amzn.to/4awkaZB
Hey, I just got myself the same lens, Sigma 30mm f1.4 for my zv-e10 but I noticed the autofocus is quite slow. I noticed you don't have this issue when focusing on your face then the box. It takes some time for mine to focus even with a well lit room. And the noise from the focusing is quite noticeable. Any ways to fix this?
You can try doing a firmware update, if you're not already on the latest firmware. The latest firmware fixed the slow AF issues.
Hello Quick question About to buy 1.8 35mm sony but I saw your reviews.
Can you help me to decide?
Nice! I’m actually planning to buy that too - the Sony 35mm f1.8 soon :)
Here’s my personal take:
1. If you are more into photography, go for the Sigma.
2. If you are more into videography AND you have a gimbal, go for the Sigma.
3. If you are more into videography BUT you don’t have a gimbal, for for the Sony.
There :)
What about the lack of image stabilitation for photography or video?
No OSS
For photography, works just fine even without the OSS.
But for videography, it really is a challenge. Especially if your camera has no IBIS and you don’t have a gimbal too.
Lack of OSS is practically the main reason why I’m switching to Sony 35mm f1.8 hahaha
What about low light handheld photography? Wouldn’t the OSS of the Sony outrun the wider 1.4 aperture of the sigma? I have the sigma 30 1.4 but in low light I can’t shoot at a slower shutter speed than 1/50 without getting shaky images quite often.
With the Sony I heard you can go as low as 1/5, which would keep the ISO lower than using 1.4 aperture on the sigma with a faster shutter.
Hi! What nd filter did you use at 3:15 for this? It looked good under the sun, and without an x or vignetting… thanks!
Hi, Ariel!
I used K&F ND Filter for that. Really affordable and reliable 🔥
@@DanboxingPH thanks so much, I appreciate the fast response, and the quick review 😅 going to buy it right now! 😀
You’re welcome!
Wow! Go go go! Enjoy 😊
👍 nice . whats your recommended NDfilter po ?
Thank you!
Try K&F Concept ND Filters.
Assalam o alikum Brother ❤
I want to ask u that do we need flash with 1.4
And can u make vedio about flash photography some day
Will try
Bro which is best
Sigma 30mm vs sony 50 mm
Sigma 30 for me. Better focal length and sharper image quality.
I liked your vidio..but is this lens good for sony Zv-E10
FOR SURE!!! Super good with zv-e10.
Hello. What ND filter brand can we buy for Sigma 30?
If you have the budget, go for PM VNDs. Otherwise, you can check out K&F’s.
What is the lens hood really used for?
I have a canon m50 mark ii , I’m a beginner , and I just got this lens so I’m still learning.
It’s for excessive anount of sun rays and such
@@DanboxingPH oh thanks! I thought I had to use it at all times but I don’t. So that’s good.
How do you compare this with Sony 35mm 1.8
That’s hard. The Sony 35 is also a monster in terms of performance.
But here are main things that made me decide to go with Sigma:
1. F1.4
2. Cheaper
3. Sharper?
But if it’s the same price, the OSS of the 35mm will make it harder hahaha
saan po pwede maka bili ng nd filter?
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
Is this full frame Lens?
Nope
You forgot to mention the horrendous chromatic aberration on this bad boy at low f stops. Be prepared to edit it out of the photos
Hi po! I’m planning to buy these great lens in the future but I’m don’t know where to buy it, if its in local stores or in lazada which is more cheaper, but I’m worried if it is a original lens in Lazada. Can you help me decide in which store I can bought it? Thank you for helping. Hope that you notice this
Hello, Jay.
Check out Lee Photo PH and Gadget Master on Facebook. They are also on Lazada. Yung Lazada links nila, sure yun. Original lahat.
Thankkk youuuu for noticing you’re a great help po 😍😍 more power to your channel!!! 😉 God bless you po!
what store did you purchase the Sigma 30 Sir?
Got it from Lee Photo PH! 👌🏽
Brother please tell me it is better than Sigma 18 50 f2.8 please reply soon brother
It is better than the Sigma 18-50. Faster aperture as well.
I think sigma should put 36mm instead of 30mm, because that way the sigma trio will be right with 16mm / 36mm / 56 mm , all ending up with 6mm and 20mm apart for each other
That makes sense, bro!
Bro for food videography which lens is best 30 or 16. Please suggest.
I’d say 30!! 😊🔥😊
@@DanboxingPH thx sir... For talking head shot, which lens is best
For talking heads, both should be fine. Depends on what look you’re aiming for :)
@@DanboxingPH I want to preach gospel , I have 10x10 room only.
New subs here! Sa tingin mo bro kung pang.mukbang asmr contents. Mas okay ba tong 30mm sigma? Regaluhan ko sana si misis a6400. Body n lng sna bibilihin q tpos yang 30mm sana
Thank you! Appreciate it.
I think mas okay ang 16mm for wider field of view. In that sense kasi pwedeng mas mailapit yung camera (with on-camera mic) para mas kuha asmr sounds 😊
Here’s my review of the 16mm naman - ruclips.net/video/k0Acuw2pRKA/видео.html
Thank you sir! Kakapanuod q nga lang dn nun 16mm mo idol. Tama nga un mga sbe mo dn. Mas pasok nga cguro sa misis ko ang 16mm dhil hnd rin ganun kalaki un space nya for filming ng studio set up nya. Salamat idol. More.videos to come. Im sure dadae pa lalo ang subs mo. Gaganda ng contents mo. Very helpful and enjoying 🙌
Thank you thank you! Glad I was able to help! Cheers!
Is the manual focus quick and linear in reponse ? THank
Yes! But it’s not linear.
@@DanboxingPH :"(
Hey mate, what specs and brand of nd filter do you use? Cheers
K&F Concept! And it’s a variable ND.
Salamat bro! Always watching your videos/guides from NZ.
Does it give a better Bokeh than the 16mm F1.4?
Yes because of the compression
@@DanboxingPH I know the 56mm is the sharpest of the Trio but Can we say the 30mm is sharper than the 16mm as well?
You know the lens is good when the only complaint is lack of stabilization
Agree, bro!
plz suggest me prime lens for landscape photography
You might want to check the Sigma 16mm ruclips.net/video/k0Acuw2pRKA/видео.html
Hi, with which application did you edit between the two modes at minute 3:20?
Help me pleaseee😮
You might be asking for the lens filters I used not the application. I used VND filters on those shots.
@@DanboxingPH I have a sony a6400, can I make the settings like your device?
Which lens to use for this type of video and vlogging?
Either this, the Sigma 30mm or the Sony 35mm (ruclips.net/video/A7vUxYmAcCA/видео.html)
@@DanboxingPH Thanks!
3:18 do you have the link for the nd filter that you use on that video
Nah. But you can search for it - K&F Concept VND filter
Hi sir! Ano pong ND Filter ginamit nyo dito? Thank you 😊
K&F Variable ND Filter
suggest ND filter please
variable ND Filter with no X or vignetting for sigma 30mm f1.4
Try K&F and Freewell
kuys what is the nd filter did you use?
K&F, Mark :)
Nd filter suggestion?
K&F! Very good quality at a reasonable price.
What camera and lens are you using to film this video ?
I was using Sony a6400 & Sigma 30mm f1.4
@@DanboxingPH what is your current setup now ?
A-roll: Sony a7iv & Sony 20mm f1.8 G
B-roll: Sony a7iv & Sony 50mm f1.2 G Master
nice color sir , whats ur pic profile.. im just a beginner
Thank you!
PP10 ever since :)
@@DanboxingPH thank u sir God bless
how close are you to your camera?
I am usually 1.5m away from the face of the lens.
@@DanboxingPH thanks!