SIGMA 24-70mm f2.8 Sony E-Mount REVIEW | DON’T BUY the Sony G Master, Here’s Why!
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This is a lens review of the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E-Mount. I took this lens into the Real World and captured two comedy shows as well as a campaign rally with Bernie Sanders and AOC. On top of that, I compare it to the current G Master 24-70mm f2.8 from Sony that is two times the price. So which lens should you buy...find out in this video.
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great video , and love how honest you are with your audience
Jared , are you going to make a video about Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 vs Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 Sony E-Mount lens ?
I've never met or talked to anyone who has ever won one of these giveaways. It's always some obscure cat lady
Zoom beyond clear pixels, into the images taken by both lenses. Tell us which lens shows the rough wavelengh of the lens polishing. The lens grains.
Please compare between the "Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art for Sony" & the "Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 RXD Lens for Sony E". Thank you very much
Man I haven't done much photography since 2014-2015, Doing research in preparation for buying an A7R II for my return to the hobby and I'm very glad to see that Jared is still making awesome content in the same format!
Funny how you can talk about a Sigma lens on a Sony system and still have time to throw shade at Nikon.
Exactly ... grain, grain what grain look at auto focus. ;-)
Sergei Korschmin it has grain because it’s 61 megapixels. You have nothing to compare that to.
Because Nikon is at its knees. If it goes on like this then they will be out of business. Technically, their Z Line is so far a bummer. It’s a stupid decision from Nikon also not to open their Z Mount for 3rd party lens manufacturer. Availability of lenses is key for survival. Especially when also the FTZ Adapter is giving only a lousy performance with older F Mount lenses. Stupid Nikon, I have to say.
Stefan1968ful thank you for your opinion but the Z camera isn’t that bad. It’s a solid camera however so many people want to focus on what it “doesn’t “ do when In fact you can get good shots with the camera. In the court of public RUclipsrs opinion Nikon is crappy. I say use it and enjoy it.
@@Stefan1968ful It sounds like you never used Nikon cameras in general and Nikon Z line of cameras and glass in particular. Z glass and Z mount is the best in its class for now. Look at the specs and go try it. What a stupid comment. Lousy Stefan ... LOL
I agree! Sigma used to be so terrible
Jared I really appreciate the work it must take to put together a review/comparison like this. Thank you.
Hello Jared I know it’s been a couple of months since you posted this video, but I got to tell you I receive my sigma 24 to 70 2.8 DN lens, I almost purchased the g master version of this lens, I saved a lot of money the Sigma lens is a great lens, I also wanted to let you know I value your reviews on products I think you are one of the most honest guys out there doing this and I don’t think you would steer people wrong take care buddy.
Although this Sigma lens is the better choice over the Sony G master because it's half the price; kudos to Sony for sharing with third-party vendors how to manufacture a lens without the need for reverse engineering. I went mirrorless about six months ago and the amount of available glass made Sony the easy choice. In addition to a couple G Master lenses, I have a couple Tamron zoom lenses and adapted Sigma 150 to 600mm and I'm amazed how good the quality is on all three of those lenses.
Note for anyone who shoots in harsh weather: The Sigma weather sealing is inferior compared to Sony. I’m currently in Alaska and it’s a battle using the Sigma in the rain, as moisture immediately gets in the lens. Sony on the other hand has held up great!
I shoot in country where it rains a lot. Would you say to get G master then? Is it hard to clean it if i shoot in rain?
Yeah and the dust issues, never had any dust problem with my Sony lenses
I just came home from my local camera ship after they replaced my copy of the 24-70 2.8. Sigma claimed they "fixed" the weather sealing issues on units with serials above 55641775. A part of me is very tempted to just sell the Sigma, take the plunge and get a GM.
@@DemonsofRazgriz05 exactly just waiting for mk 2 24-70 GM. It's gonna be expensive but definitely worth it.
@@thedude1590 i ended up getting a very new second hand GM for $150 more than the Sigma new. It's hard to trust and use the 24-70 as a workhorse when people on forums are on their second replacement lens. Perhaps they were extra unlucky but I'd rather get some value out of a new lens and upgrade to a GM.
@Jared Polin. Just wanted to say that I really enjoy watching your videos and am utterly grateful for this free content. I have a Sony a7III myself, but regardless of that, I am watching all your videos, even though, they are about other brands. As a hobby-photographer, I am happy for every information I can get to shoot better photos. Big THANK YOU, greetings from Germany.
Am quite surprised that the Sigma is lighter than the Sony lens...a few grams but still. Usually the Sigma lens is the heavier lens than the Sony equivalent. Bravo Sigma, bravo!!!
Love to follow your reviews @Jared, they are funny, punchy and very instructive.
Great review. This is why I watch your channel. Yes, there is some technical stuff about the lenses, but unlike most other channels, you test these lenses out. You give comparisons and give your personal thoughts why you like the lenses. I love black and white, it can even have digital noise and still look good. Sometimes it adds to the character of the image. Colour? Yes, bold colours on the spectrum from the purple-blue to the yellows and reds, nice to see. Especially when they are so bold.
Great video as always.
One thought ( don’t know if others agree). Sigma seems to work well with the Sony’s and Tamron seems to work well with Nikon.
Thanks Jared. I bought the Sigma. Got mine from Allens Camera in their first shipment. Love the lens for my A7RIV and A9. BTW in Sony Alpha Blog testing (MTF standards) the Sigma was the only one of the three: Sigma 24-70mm, Sony 24-70mmGM and Tamron 28-75mm that could FULLY resolve the 61mp files of the A7RIV. Interesting.
Got mine at Allen's as well! I was the fourth preorder...and they only got 4. Congrats!
Gerald Williams
1 second ago
@Test86 One4 I own the excellent Sony 24-105mm f4, but I still bought the Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8. There are often times I want that one-stop faster lens in low light situations. Keeping both lenses, especially at the very reasonable price of the Sigma. Both the Sony 24-105mm f4 and the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 have better overall MTF numbers (both rated as excellent on the A7RIV) , higher than the Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM, (rated very good on the A7RIV) really. (Sony Alpha Blog testing, MTF standards)
like I honestly don't know what people are smoking, I've done 200mp pixelshift files with a 24-70 GM and they're totally fine
@ Gerald Williams wondering... If in your usage of these two lenses which has the better image quality, or are they pretty much the same? Thanks!
I'd love to see a large sony lens comparison. For example: Sony 24-70 vs. Sigma 24-70 vs. Sony 24-105 vs. Tamron 28-75 (vs. Sony 28-70).
Great review Mr P. Appreciate the impartiality.
Been waiting for an actual real review. Appreciate all your work. Thanks for your help! Definitely picking up this lens !
Luis Pinto you will love it, I do.
THANK YOU
I was a photographer and a videographer. When I moved to a new City. All my equipment got lost in the move. So I decided to look up what's a good camera I can start all over with for video and photography. SAW lots of videos for camparing. Till I came upon your page (video of nikkon z6 canon r and sony a7iii comparison) and made my choice on a sony a7 iii thanks to your in depth look at cameras. I ended up watching a butch of your videos. You know how to be entertaining as will as informal about what I need to know. To keep my attention is impressive cus I have bad ADHD lol. And now I am a subscriber. So thank you for the help and keep up the great work.
Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you recover and get back into the game.
@@muzikayisesibeko9928 thank you I am trying
Thanks Jared, considering this when I’m ready for a 24-70
Love the real world reviews Jared. Besides the lens review is a great way to better understand what goes behind the scenes of a shooting.
I pre-ordered this for THE LLLLLLLLLLLLLL MOUUUUNT ALLIANCE for my Panasonic s1.
And honestly my question is..if you are a Panasonic shooter, in 2 years from now, would you still consider to buy "overpriced" Panasonic lenses instead of this amazing sigma glass that works perfectly fine ?
Great job as always guys 🔥🔥
Great video! Would love to see your photos with the 135 GM!
That Eye-AF blows my mind 🤯 Nice video man!
I like my Sigma 24mm f1.4 for my videos , it's a dreamy look I get using the f1.4
Best comparisons on RUclips! Even though the FroTeam takes a little longer to create reviews and comparisons, they make the videos top notch and worth waiting for! You guys are the best! #BRINGBACKRAWTALK
Very helpful video! Been debating on which zoom lens to get she relax with for a long time. 👌🏽
jared moving from RUclips to Hollywood, to DC and back. Keep on Keepin' on. Love the Sigma Art lenses.
Great, I’ve today acquire this lents and in the first shoot this lents is fantastic, i love the color of the sigma art thanks for the review and video 👍👌
Very helpful review, It was very informative and useful for me! Thank you so much Jared!
Thanks a lot for this video. Really appreciate it. Just a question, do you recommend this lens to take fashion/portraits photos (without a tripod) combined with a Sony a6100? Thanks in advance and thanks for all your great videos
Finally nice to see quality 3rd party glass for the E mount. Took long enough, but not helpful to those of us who went Sony years ago.
I just got mine 2 days ago for my a6400 and i'm extremely satisfied!! Excellent built quality and image!! Fro you are the best!!
Ask Dimitris should have gotten the Sony 16-55 for apsc.
Ask Dimitris No you def got the right lens
darren crolla sure if you want a 36-105
Juston Brazda Or if you want to go full frame one day 🥂
@@justonbrazda3846 I have both and both are great, but the 24-70 wouldn't be wide enough for me on my a6000.
I been waiting for this Jared, thank you , I trust only you with the best reviews :)
Finally they understood that ergonomic is as important as quality. We don't need an enormous extremely fast lens that can't be used in real world. A nice and well engineered 24-70 2.8, boom of pre orders
Well Canon gives you a choice, you don't need to buy their 28-70 f/2, they also have an incredibly well built 24-70 f/2.8, but for many the 28-70 f/2 saves them buying three primes, and is more convenient.
"Even tho he's this tall"
the signs of good autofocus
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Hey, thanks for the vid! But I gotta question. Don't you think there is an issue with 3rd party lenses sometimes(I have the tamron 28-75 and I noticed it just recently) that the shutter/shutter button becomes a bit laggy when in af-c?? Basically there's a bit of a delay between pressing the shutter and taking the photograph, what often causes missing the right moment. Thanks for advice!
Thanks I've been waiting for this
Your simple language and your videos are very good for beginners as well as pro photographers.
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love the 5th element refrence! Use that sentence alot aswll, didnt know others did to :)
What's your feedback on the lens long term? Are you having dust issues like so many have complained about? Thanks
Does the same apply to the Sigma vs Sony in the 70-200 f2.8? This is my next lens so curious if the Sony is worth the extra money in that zoom range.
I would love to know if there is any difference between the canon version + mc11 and the native e-mount in terms of focus accuracy
I've got the EF mount version and have been really happy, although I'm sure it's a very different lens than a M/L design.
Fantastic review.
Really enjoyed and informed. 👌👌👌
I wonder how it fares it very low light situations. Using an A7iii, I shoot lots of corporate events where it's dim lighting for cocktail hours, and a popular thing now is casino nights. Almost as dark as night club situations. My Tamron 28-75 has trouble grabbing focus at times, and I have never tried the G Master in this setting. If the Sigma works better than the Tamron, I will definitely make the switch.
I feel like I'm listening to an intense QVC show that centers on how amazing the host is.
Light! Aziz!..More Light!..now that made me chuckle. :) This sure is one badabadaboom lens. Lucky enough to pick one up a month ago and it's sweet! Don't forget that when talking about the zoom range being 'just about enough for a portrait', teamed up with the A7R4 and shooting in cropped mode, you still have 26MP and an effective reach of a little over 100mm
Hi Jared, if you had to choose between the sigma 24-70 and the sigma 35 1.4 what would you pick?
Only budget for one…. To shoot photos at behind the scenes for ballroom dance comps
Loved the 5th Element reference !
Lmao that Danny DeVito comment cracked me up! 😆 great review as always 👍
Hello Jared, need your assistance: which one to buy: Sigma 24-70 f2.8 or Tamron 28-75 for Sony? In your opinion which one is preferred (sharpens, low light etc...). I'm appreciate your help.
Great review!
Got a tamron 28-75mm last year and remains on my A7III... 24mm would've been a nice reach to have but still happy w/my tamron 🙃
I think there is still no better value than the a7iii with the Tamron 28-75 on the market. I love mine too.
if u need 24mm i prefer 24mm f1.4.
Nice review, thanks. I'd consider that lens if I didn't already have a 24-70 f1.8 on my Rx100.
Nice review.
Waiting for your review of the Sony A6600 + 16-55 f2.8
Ok, you got me...
I was on the hunt for a zoom all-rounder lens for my A7R III and 24-70 2.8 was (for me) ideal. I already have the 20mm 1.8 G lens and it is fantastic. I really don't want to swap my camera with a Nikkor 18-105 anymore. I just wanted a single main camera with two lenses. And the Sony GM was giving me the cute eyes but the price... ugh, the price...
And then, this video came up in recommendations. And guess what? I have a brand new Sigma coming my way as we speak!!!
Thanks dude! The next beer is on me!!!
Please compare between the "Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art for Sony" & the "Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 RXD Lens for Sony E". Thank you very much
@Andrew Politano Photography gives me piece of mind reading this after picking up the tamron last night
But they are not even in the same price bracket
My boss (who has money to buy the 600 f4 if he wanted) chose the tamron over the sigma due to value for money. If that gives you even more piece of mind
Gerard Undone has a you tube review on all three
Thanks Jared, went with the Sigma thanks to your advice. Cheers
I preordered my sigma December 5th and just got it yesterday. I upgraded from the 28-70 kit lens (I shoot with a A7III) and was debating between buying the tamron or g master after it went on sale, but when I heard this lens was released I took a chance on sigma and could not be happier.
Reef Oceania how are you liking it on your A7 III? I’m still debating on whether or not I’m going to get it.
How about now that it's full of dust?
Funny, I came up with the same decision just by studying the numbers and results. You just confirmed this purchase. Now, the problem is finding it. I'm getting this for the A7Siii
Just got mine for my a7iii.. I'm so happy to finally have decent glass for my camera finally...
Hello, i just got the sony 24-70mm GM for fathers day and today and got to play with for a few mins before needing to go to work. I thought the lens was incredibly fast with taking the pictures. Definitely gonna give my sony a7iii a run for its money. My question is, does the Sigma also perform as fast?
Anyone else remember when some of the real world reviews were in the Zoo? The animals/framing wont be exactly the same but I have a feeling you could get comparison shots there.
As a hybrid shooter... how does the sigma preform when shooting video? Would like to see some video comparisons of sigma vs sony 24-70mm.
I would like to know how well this is for video as well. Lack of IS can make a difference for video shooters who go handheld even with camera IBIS.
Sony 24-70gm has better AF.
@@shadostorm8375 which you don't really use when filming...
@@unbroken1010 what the hell are you talking about...yes we do use AF when filming..prettymuch all the time. Not to mention when filming on Ronin
@@unbroken1010 Yes, yes we do.
Jared, is the Sigma as good as the Sony for Video? I heard it doesn't focus as quick and it may be a little noisier? Thank you.
When will LR or C1 have a profile for this lens? I’m happy with it but it does suffer from quite a bit of distortion at the wider end.
Oh yah, love the 5th Element reference!
got it a month back
really happy with the choice and the glass
But Jared says it's not even out yet.
@@thomasfox5476 it's not in the states
Thank you for the review. Can you please explain especially about buttons on those lens: the Sony and the Sigma have one on their side. What functions can user assign to those buttons? Can the sony's button switch one of the rings to the aperture?
Can you tell me if, while using the ai autofocus, do you sttill need to use back button focusing?
Thanks... following your recommendation as always
For someone who is not a pro photographer and are looking for good cheap lenses, and tend to go much outside in rainy and snowy days (damn norway... ) Please inform in your reviews if the lens you are testing is weather sealed. Other then that, great work! Pretty new sub, but I love following your reviews and guides
For the people who already have this lens is the focus ring really easy to turn because I just got it and idk if it’s just my model or that’s just how they made it
When using this lens in Sony camera, is the eye focus working properly. Thanks,
I have the Sigma 16 and 56mm f1.4. Fantastic lenses, would it make sense to swap these for the 24-70mm f2.8 Art? BTW very funny clip!
"Asis, light! " made my day 😂
Never gets old! :D
didn't get it,can someone explain please
@@ramimxss go watch The Fifth Element.
I use the Sigma 24-70 2.8 with EF mount on my Canon 6D Mark II - by far my favorite lens!
Great video! What about using the Sigma on the a6XXX series? Currently from that line up, only the 6500 and 6600 are stabilized. Would the Sigma work well on the a6400? I'm looking to upgrade from the a6000. I find the price of the 6600 too much, so that leaves me with either faster AF and better color science of the 6400 or the in body stabilization of the 6500.... Maybe I need to enter your give away for a serious upgrade! I shoot mostly photos (street, nature, wildlife), not video. Thanks!
Bought the Sigma like 3 hours ago :D
Sony is killing it for sony. Love my 105 1.4 and 70mm macro.
I bought the ef mount version and mc-11. That way it will be compatible across different brands should i decide to switch or upgrade later on
Thank you this was very helpful
Is the sigma 24-70 better than the tamron 28-75? I know everybody is talking about tamron being lighter and sigma having the extra 4 mm of range in the wide. I’m more curious what lense is better in term of focus, sharpness and handles better the flares and averall a better lense.
You're only a few blocks from the Fillmore? I've seen you around the neighborhood, but for some reason I thought you lived down in South Philly and were just up in NoLibs for other reasons.
One of those rare paintball photographers out there, and man I've seen them go straight through cheaper lens. The good glass holds up though.
Man, nice 5th element drop. “What does that mean?” “Uhhhh, never without my permission.” “Ahh yeah....”
Or Aziz Light!
I'm watching this just to make myself feel better about ordering this lens earlier today, haha! Thank you.
Are the Sigma ART Zoom lenses (for Sony) mechanical or focus by wire?
Nice. Still loving my Tamron 28-75 2.8 though (also my Sigma 14-24 2.8)
Just got mine yesterday!! So excited! JARED- Focus questions... Are you holding the eye AF button down all the time? And what focus mode are you using with these sample photos or most of the time please? Flex spot, wide, etc? Thanks!
Update your firmware. You don’t need a dedicated eye af button anymore. The shutter button does it.
@@justonbrazda3846 Thanks a lot! On my a7iii I am back buttton focusing and I have to keep the button down all the time when shooting in any focus mode other than wide for the eye af to work. Is that correct? I updated a few months ago.
Great video! 2 years later still very relevant: I can get the Sigma new (no 2nd hand/refurbished available around here atm) for €1100 and the 'old' GM I for €1199 refurbished (inc warranty, etc). Would love to get some opinions! Thanks
I am in the same boat. If the Sigma is within $200 of the Sony when I go to buy one of the two in March I will go with the Sony. When the price diff is that small then I would rather get the 1st party lens. When they are $500 or more apart then I will 100% get the third party.
How’s the AF for video? Is it as fast and reliable as the Sony GM 24-70mm f/2.8 in low light shooting video?
Thank you for your time
Im into this question too...
Sony GM has always faster AF than Sigmas and are better in low light too. If youre not shooting sports or wildlife you dont have to worry. :)
@@shadostorm8375 what? They're both 2.8 how are they better in low light? hahaha
Looking for a comparison on them, too, for the same reason...
@@javierherrera9450 better motor. Sony has the inside computational specs
Jared do you have any info when whill sigma release 70-20 f2.8 e mount?
😂😂😂 „Assis: Light!“ what a cool link to „The 5. Element“
Probably a weird question but a min. focus distance of 18cm would be inside the lens since its normally taken from the sensor plane. Sounds like sigmal is providing the number from the front of the lens ?
The autofocus Its good even in video mode?
Cause I just worked with the G master and was good
The lens distortion in sigma 24-70 is significant at 24 and 70 also in the other focal lengths. I haven't tested Sony yet! I will let the photographers decide
No it isn't
In the Netherlands, we have this lens for a month or so now in stock in our store
I got sigma art 14-24 and 24-70 for ef-mount that I use on my eos-r... but for 35 I got the rf lens due to its being incredibly good and versatile for its small non-attention-drawing size. At the 3200-6400 iso range I think my eos-r is getting measurably less noisy-looking pictures than your a7r4, but your shooting circumstances might be different, so its not head to head.
Ok.
Making this my first lens as I return to FF photography, because of you.
what lens
I do not use UV filters, either. But, I do use Clear filters. Some of my Canon L glass is not fully “weather sealed” until you use a protective filter.
Just compared the Canon 5dsr with 24-70 lens and A7rIV with the 24-70..and I prefer the canon lens. Will probably have to get another 24-70 than the Sony in a while.
I got Sony A7i and it don’t have ibis, and I want to find a Len with image stabilizer please give me recommandation? I am thinking of getting Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 ART or Tamron 28-75mm F2.8? For prime i am thinking of getting Sony 20mm F1.8 since I already got FE 50MM F1.8 LENS? . For telephoto zoom I should I get Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 or Tamron 75-180 F2.8?