I just watched the short film after getting the Sigma lens and feeling insecure/unsure about it. You’ve boosted my confidence! Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Great review! Thinking about buying Sony A7III and Sigma 24-70mm art recently and sure will do after watching your video! A review from a filmmaker's point of view is exactly what I need. Thanks!
First time coming across your channel - great content! You made great use of this lens. I'm super inspired to go out and create with it now. Subscribed!
Thank you for making such an informative video! I got this lens while waiting for my next camera A7s3. By the way, I wouldn’t be surprised if you hit 10k subscribers soon! You have a lot of great contents in this channel. Good luck!
Great video! I just got an A7III and this is going to be the first native lens that I will purchase! I found you on the hashtag for the lens on instagram. By the way, “conclusion” is misspelled in the time stamps. You say English is not your first language, so I thought I could help you out.
@@KenseiAkatsu Seems you have more watchers from Czech Republic🙂. I can not decide. sometimes I have to make a video and so far it has been enough for me 35 1.4. Sometimes the zoom would be needed, so I choose between the Sigma 24-70 and the Tamron 28-75 g2. This lens could be also used for reportage photography. Which one to take?
greetings from Greece my friend! i have tamron 28 75 2.8 and im sell in it these days.. i look some sambles from sigma 24 70 2.8 but im think that ill go for 24 105 f4 at last...
Thank you so much for making this really informative and helpful video! I was wondering if I should buy a tamron 28-75 or this one for my sony a7iii. I'm definately gonna buy a sigma 24-70! I checked out your other contents after watching this and I love them!! Looking forward to your upcoming contents!
Amazing shots brother, I was going to sell my second 24-70mm after getting it repaired by Sigma (it began failing to open its aperture) but now I'm going to add this to my a7SIII line up!
Man, your good with explaining! Sigma 24-70 on its way for my SonyA7siii! Had to laugh a lot about the last part with your free thinking haha. Keep creating, I subscribed!
Thank you for the great review! After researching for months (every camera brand and lens), last week I bought the Sigma 24-70 DG DN f2.8 and an a7siii for my music videos. It is reassuring to know that you see it as a versatile and capable choice for filmmaking. I also purchased Polar Pro Pete McKinnon VND filters: 2-5 stops and 6-9 stops. I don’t plan to buy anything else because I also need a compact setup for traveling. I am a musician and new to filmmaking so your videos have been very helpful!
This simply amazing! The fact that you are showing us footage while taking us through the technical details of the lens is very helpful. Thanks for sharing! i’m about to purchase this lens but can’t decide what my go to lens for Vlogging/headshots and wide b-roll should be for A7iii. I am considering the 20mm 1.8. what do you recommend? thanks!
Its a nice summary. However, I'm considering lenses for the new Sony A7Miii. My first consideration is will the lens auto/touch focus for video? Your examples were not very challenging. Of course, it related to your own film project.
Nice video man. Good to know about the sigma. It will probably be a good investment.But I'm still looking for sony Gm 24-70mm f2.8 and Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 too. You could make a video comparison for us between those 3 lens ;)
for job and serious stuffs, hands down this is the best. but for street, travel and hobbyist, the size is too much of a burden. So I choose Samyang tiny primes. It really depends on what you need! Great review! Love your style!
Yeah, definitely it's true. Especially when you vlog, holding it with your arm, can't take it over 3 min. But in total, it's very handy but with amazing quality. Love it.
Great review! Just discovered your channel and I love it! I'm hesitating between this lens and the 24-105 f4 because it has the OSS, what do you think? Cheers!! :)
Hello , thanks for this review, i'm wondering during a day cloudy or sunny time and taking film of landscape or city without a someone as a subject witch aperture i need to use on this lens ? Some people say in photography f8 and f11 are the best for depth of field but in video i don't know , I only know when i have a subject to get a beautiful bokeh but without a subject i don't know thanks for your help
It's so informative and impressive, besides, sometimes I just wonder as a non-English native speaker, how can you speak English so fluently with that natural American accent, maybe because you are a singer and actor with talented of performing.. Anyway, thank you for your videos.
No, it doesn't. So, when you are at 70mm, it'll be a little shaky. But I shoot videos with this handheld most of times, and I don't feel it's "too shaky" Body IS works well.
If your serious about filmmaking and you dnt already own sigma art lenses I feel you should get the new sony 24-70 2.8 gm lens with new motors ...it will auto focus better it's lighter and the bokeh is amazing...the colors pop more . It's a better lens ...if you can't afford it save up scrub floors etc you will be much more happier with the gm . I dnt own Sony anymore I have a red and I am invested in Canon and sigma glass but my experience with gm is one hella of an experience . In fact I miss it . Sony gmasters are special like the rf canon glass .you'll feel better and more inspired to create with this awesome glass . Sigma is great. I have sigma on my red but for sony take advantage of the gmasters they are made to go together
In fact, that's true. I know GM is the best for quality. Especially I am addicted to 100-400GM images. But I feel I am responsible for showing a lot of options for many kinds of people. With that being said, I thought this lens would be the "Almost 2470GM" lens, and it would makes it easier to start a camera life. But anyway, thanks for honest opinion, appreciate it!!
Nice review !! Do you miss the 35mm 1.4 bokah on vídeo and photo? Or you could say this lens offers you almost same result as the primes ? Thanks !!! 🙏
About bokeh, I'm okay with Sigma 2470, but in general prime lenses are more sharper and higher resolution. Anyway, I would choose Sigma 2470 against 35mm 1.4
Hi , i have A6400 planing to buy sigma 18-50 mm f2.8. But i prefer more focal length. Will u recommend sigma 24-70mm f2.8 for my sonyA6400. I am looking for all in all lens. And i have sigma16 mm f1.4 too. Thanks
Great video Kensei! I currently have the Tamron 28-75 and I know this sounds silly but I want that extra 4mm when it comes to the wideness. Think it's worth trading?
Kensei buen día, estoy a punto de comprarme la Sony a7iii y no se si comprar el sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG o el sigma 24-70mm 2.8 DG. lo necesito para filmar de noche en ambientes oscuros, que me recomiendas.
Hi, thanks a lot for making this informative video. I’m looking for a lens which is suitable for both stills and videos, I quite like Sigma 24-70, but I just want to make sure whether the lack of Image stabilization in this lens isn’t a big problem for shooting videos on Sony a7III? Thanks again, hope you’re doing well and staying safe. Looking forward for your response.
I am struggling to decide if I want this sigma or tamron. I've used sigma for a job once and liked it. Not sure if the weight will get irritating or not. Damn 😭
@@KenseiAkatsu I feel ya but I will probably using on a gimbal mostly and damn that means I would have to buy another Polar Pro vnd filter for that big ass 82mm ouch. Oh boy desicions
Hello sir i am thinking about buying this lens for video. But i heard that there is a focus problem with the lens. When you go out of the frame or try to touch focus from one object to another... Can you plz tell me that is there such a problem with the lens?
I keep having the worst problems with my focusing, it seems like the camera does too much adjusting with the auto focus and ruins the shot ! /: help brother ! Lol
Why is sharpness an issue with filmmaking? I don’t want sharp lenses for filmmaking. Maybe for food photography sharpness is great, but not filmmaking.
Oftentimes focal length / aperture play a large role as well as price. For example, many zoom lenses have a maximum aperture of f4.5 or similar when at the widest focal length (24mm in the case of 24-70). The more you zoom in (say up to 50mm), the more your maximum aperture changes too (f6, etc). As that aperture value increases, you have a larger focal length, which means less bokeh (the pleasant, intentional blurring of background or foreground in film). Most zoom lenses that have a constant maximum aperture, such as this sigma 24-70mm, which can be set to f2.8 across all zoom ranges (and therefore shallower depth of field and more bokeh), are more expensive than a zoom lens with a standard f stop that changes with focal length/zoom range. Since a prime lens (let’s say a 50mm, one common for film) has only one focal length, it will have the ability to sit at f1.8 or f2, allowing control over depth of field, for less money compared to a zoom lens that has the ability for a wider open aperture. Hope this makes sense.
I highly recommend the Sigma 24-70 for the Sony A73. It hasn't left my camera since I purchased it! Great review sir!
I totally agree with you. They are just great together!
I have it with the A72
How about the dust though? I heard from many people dust goes easily into that lens
@@karanjoshifilms7625 I haven't experienced any issues with dust. But, I also blow off my lens after each shoot, so maybe that's why.
@@GabrielJThomas Ah awesome! I think everyone should clean their gear after the shoot. I think I'll go with this lens
I just watched the short film after getting the Sigma lens and feeling insecure/unsure about it. You’ve boosted my confidence! Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Thanks for watching it!! So glad that you felt that way.
You're SOOOO awesome and MEGA talented, thank you for the awesome video!!
YOU'RE A PRO!!!!
Thank you so much 😀
damn bro you've sold me on this lens 本当にありがとうございます
Happy to hear that!! こちらこそ！
Great review! Thinking about buying Sony A7III and Sigma 24-70mm art recently and sure will do after watching your video! A review from a filmmaker's point of view is exactly what I need. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Sigma should pay you for this. This was a great review! I'm sold. Buying this lens ASAP!
I was wondering if you had tried it on any gimbals at all?
Thanks, maybe someday haha.
I did.
It get's heavy, but that's pretty much what I noticed. Other thing, perfect clear!!
Love the idealogy line! Also, thanks for helping me make my decision! Keep it up, my guy! ✌🏽
Thanks and welcome!!
First time coming across your channel - great content! You made great use of this lens. I'm super inspired to go out and create with it now.
Subscribed!
Yes, this lens is awesome!
Thank you for making such an informative video! I got this lens while waiting for my next camera A7s3. By the way, I wouldn’t be surprised if you hit 10k subscribers soon! You have a lot of great contents in this channel. Good luck!
Sigma2470 + A7sIII, something amazing must happen!!
10k, almost there!
Your color grading is amazing
Thanks!!
Maaan I love you. Here’s a sub forever!
Thank you!!
How is this possible that you still have so few subscribers? Really great content! Thank you
We have to be patient lol Thank you!!
@@KenseiAkatsu liked your attitude. +1 sub
Great video! I just got an A7III and this is going to be the first native lens that I will purchase! I found you on the hashtag for the lens on instagram. By the way, “conclusion” is misspelled in the time stamps. You say English is not your first language, so I thought I could help you out.
Glad that you found me!!
For long time, I thought it was "Conclution" haha. Thanks for pointing it out!!
You should make a color grading package. I would buy it!
Damn, okay I'll buy the lens. But why is your color grading on point!!! Ugh!
Thank you! You can do it too!
Nice review...I've got his lens and is very quickly becoming my go to piece of glass, just love it
Totally agree!!
You’re amazing!
When I saw the book from Kafka, greetings from the Czech Republic 😁 He was from Czech. 👍
Hi thanks for watching!!!
@@KenseiAkatsu Seems you have more watchers from Czech Republic🙂. I can not decide. sometimes I have to make a video and so far it has been enough for me 35 1.4. Sometimes the zoom would be needed, so I choose between the Sigma 24-70 and the Tamron 28-75 g2. This lens could be also used for reportage photography. Which one to take?
thank you for this video
Welcome!
greetings from Greece my friend!
i have tamron 28 75 2.8 and im sell in it these days..
i look some sambles from sigma 24 70 2.8 but im think that ill go for 24 105 f4 at last...
Good! Don't need to go with this lens just because I said it's good.
Great review. Thank you for the info!
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for making this really informative and helpful video! I was wondering if I should buy a tamron 28-75 or this one for my sony a7iii. I'm definately gonna buy a sigma 24-70! I checked out your other contents after watching this and I love them!! Looking forward to your upcoming contents!
That's a good choice!!
Stay tuned!!
Amazing shots brother, I was going to sell my second 24-70mm after getting it repaired by Sigma (it began failing to open its aperture) but now I'm going to add this to my a7SIII line up!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
THank you for this video! :)
Great video! I wish I found you sooner. You’re very helpful. Keep up the great work!
Subscribed 👍
Thanks for subscribing. It's not too late, you are right on time!!
i couldnt find answers to this topic nowwhere, and then its also sucha great video, thank you, subscribtion def. earned! thank you
Glad it was helpful!
You doing great man.
Thank you!!!
thank you a lot so informative
You are welcome!
Man, your good with explaining! Sigma 24-70 on its way for my SonyA7siii! Had to laugh a lot about the last part with your free thinking haha. Keep creating, I subscribed!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the great review! After researching for months (every camera brand and lens), last week I bought the Sigma 24-70 DG DN f2.8 and an a7siii for my music videos. It is reassuring to know that you see it as a versatile and capable choice for filmmaking. I also purchased Polar Pro Pete McKinnon VND filters: 2-5 stops and 6-9 stops. I don’t plan to buy anything else because I also need a compact setup for traveling. I am a musician and new to filmmaking so your videos have been very helpful!
Hey, that's a great choice!!
Bro im looking into getting the same setup and also same story traveling musician.
わーーーー また日本行きたい！I miss Japan so much!!!
ぜひ遊びきて！！
This simply amazing! The fact that you are showing us footage while taking us through the technical details of the lens is very helpful. Thanks for sharing!
i’m about to purchase this lens but can’t decide what my go to lens for Vlogging/headshots and wide b-roll should be for A7iii. I am considering the 20mm 1.8. what do you recommend? thanks!
Thank you!!
Im also going for 20mm G, but also there is 16-35mm GM as the another option.
Kensei Akatsu Thank you! Pricey option but worthy I know. Best of luck!
Excelente 👏👏👏👏👏 No entiendo por que? , no te encontré antes 😧 excelente contenido y con subtítulos en español 👍👏👏👏
Thanks!
Nice review man :D
Thank you!!
How is the AF noise when shooting video with an external mic? Does the mic pick up any noise from the lens trying to AF?
Not much
More "After the show" content 🔥😂
Of course!
Its a nice summary. However, I'm considering lenses for the new Sony A7Miii. My first consideration is will the lens auto/touch focus for video? Your examples were not very challenging. Of course, it related to your own film project.
That's the point.
I guess I'm making Sigma 2470 video for ever lol
Subbed! Just got my 24-70 today with the a7riv..
Great!! They are gonna make a great couple!
I'm getting one too, lemme know how it is for you
Nice video man. Good to know about the sigma. It will probably be a good investment.But I'm still looking for sony Gm 24-70mm f2.8 and Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 too. You could make a video comparison for us between those 3 lens ;)
That's interesting
Love it
I have a Sony A7C and I can't seem to activate tracking autofocus (it's grey'd out) in video mode with this lens. Any idea why?
I haven't used A7C, so i don't know technical things, but maybe the shooting situation like a light?
for job and serious stuffs, hands down this is the best.
but for street, travel and hobbyist, the size is too much of a burden. So I choose Samyang tiny primes.
It really depends on what you need!
Great review! Love your style!
Yeah, definitely it's true.
Especially when you vlog, holding it with your arm, can't take it over 3 min.
But in total, it's very handy but with amazing quality. Love it.
Sir I'm planning to buy Sony a73 for both photography and videography is that worthy??!
Absolutely!!
Hi Kensei, haven't you been to Napier in 2015?
I wish I have, but no
Where do we see you film brooooo and thanks for the review I got it because of you
Thanks!
Oh hey, good news. I'll be making two films at least in this year, stay tuned!!
Great review! Just discovered your channel and I love it! I'm hesitating between this lens and the 24-105 f4 because it has the OSS, what do you think? Cheers!! :)
Thank you.
As you can see, this is the zoom lens king for A7III.
I'll choose Sigma over 24-105 f4.
@@KenseiAkatsu thank you for your answer!! :)
Excelent 👍👍 , have you tested it on any gimbal ? Do You know somethimg about that ?
Many times.
It works very well
How much sharper compared wirh sony 24-105 f4 ?
To me, Sigma is more like crispy sharp.
Thank you a lot for these information but does 24-70 sigma good for VFX visual effect and green screen ?
I think so
Love that Japanese accent ^^
ARIGATO!!
Which one is more sharp comparing with tamron 28-75 f2.8 ?
This Sigma 24-70mm f2.8.
Hello , thanks for this review, i'm wondering during a day cloudy or sunny time and taking film of landscape or city without a someone as a subject witch aperture i need to use on this lens ? Some people say in photography f8 and f11 are the best for depth of field but in video i don't know , I only know when i have a subject to get a beautiful bokeh but without a subject i don't know thanks for your help
If there is nothing to emphasize, use around F4-8.
That way your image can be sharp, and have a good focus!
What about low light or indoor video and pictures
Good!
It's so informative and impressive, besides, sometimes I just wonder as a non-English native speaker, how can you speak English so fluently with that natural American accent, maybe because you are a singer and actor with talented of performing.. Anyway, thank you for your videos.
Thank you!!
I just practiced and prepared lol
fuck yeah great video i love your color grading! and with the sigma being literally 50% of the price of the sony, just ordered this lens.
Thanks!! That's exciting!
lmao@ "fuck yeah" 😂😂
@@snowflurriez28 damn straight!
loving the lens btw
Does this lens have IS? Just curious about shooting videos handheld.
No, it doesn't.
So, when you are at 70mm, it'll be a little shaky.
But I shoot videos with this handheld most of times, and I don't feel it's "too shaky"
Body IS works well.
If your serious about filmmaking and you dnt already own sigma art lenses I feel you should get the new sony 24-70 2.8 gm lens with new motors ...it will auto focus better it's lighter and the bokeh is amazing...the colors pop more . It's a better lens ...if you can't afford it save up scrub floors etc you will be much more happier with the gm . I dnt own Sony anymore I have a red and I am invested in Canon and sigma glass but my experience with gm is one hella of an experience . In fact I miss it . Sony gmasters are special like the rf canon glass .you'll feel better and more inspired to create with this awesome glass . Sigma is great. I have sigma on my red but for sony take advantage of the gmasters they are made to go together
In fact, that's true.
I know GM is the best for quality. Especially I am addicted to 100-400GM images.
But I feel I am responsible for showing a lot of options for many kinds of people.
With that being said, I thought this lens would be the "Almost 2470GM" lens, and it would makes it easier to start a camera life.
But anyway, thanks for honest opinion, appreciate it!!
@@KenseiAkatsu understood
Nice review !! Do you miss the 35mm 1.4 bokah on vídeo and photo? Or you could say this lens offers you almost same result as the primes ? Thanks !!! 🙏
About bokeh, I'm okay with Sigma 2470, but in general prime lenses are more sharper and higher resolution.
Anyway, I would choose Sigma 2470 against 35mm 1.4
Hi , i have A6400 planing to buy sigma 18-50 mm f2.8. But i prefer more focal length. Will u recommend sigma 24-70mm f2.8 for my sonyA6400. I am looking for all in all lens. And i have sigma16 mm f1.4 too. Thanks
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 will fit on the small A6400 body better.
how do you compare it to tamron 28-75 G2?
That's a really question.
For now, I like this lens better.
But it's just a focal length difference, the image quality is not that different.
@@KenseiAkatsu saw your other video for 28-70 contemporary. Both are great lens but since you tried both whichnone is your favorite? Thanks
if you had to pick the sigma or the tamron, which would you pick kensei?
Sigma!!
How quick the af versus the 24-105 f4 ? Thanks
Honestly no idea cuz i haven't used it before.
I'll make a video if I get an opportunity to use it.
Kensei Akatsu thank you so much for the reply
Does it keep the subject in focus while zooming in/zooming out?
Not perfectly
Is it water proof
Not proof, but it can do well under the bad weather.
Great video Kensei! I currently have the Tamron 28-75 and I know this sounds silly but I want that extra 4mm when it comes to the wideness. Think it's worth trading?
You are not silly, that's a huge difference!!
Totally worth trading.
What are you color grading on???
DaVinci Resolve
I want to buy new len for sony a7riii I have 2 choice 1 is sigma 24-70 or second Zeiss 24-70 which one is best for video?
Sigma 24-70!! The best standard zoom lens for A7III.
Kensei buen día, estoy a punto de comprarme la Sony a7iii y no se si comprar el sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG o el sigma 24-70mm 2.8 DG. lo necesito para filmar de noche en ambientes oscuros, que me recomiendas.
Hi, thanks a lot for making this informative video. I’m looking for a lens which is suitable for both stills and videos, I quite like Sigma 24-70, but I just want to make sure whether the lack of Image stabilization in this lens isn’t a big problem for shooting videos on Sony a7III? Thanks again, hope you’re doing well and staying safe. Looking forward for your response.
A7III has a good image stabilization, so even though Sigma doesn't have one, it's not that a big deal to me.
@@KenseiAkatsu bingo. Image stabilization is built into the Sony body. No need for any Sony mount lenses to have IS.
I am struggling to decide if I want this sigma or tamron. I've used sigma for a job once and liked it. Not sure if the weight will get irritating or not. Damn 😭
Yeah, the weight is always problem in Sigma. But I kinda got used it haha.
I think it's not that big deal.
@@KenseiAkatsu I feel ya but I will probably using on a gimbal mostly and damn that means I would have to buy another Polar Pro vnd filter for that big ass 82mm ouch. Oh boy desicions
Hello sir i am thinking about buying this lens for video. But i heard that there is a focus problem with the lens. When you go out of the frame or try to touch focus from one object to another... Can you plz tell me that is there such a problem with the lens?
I'm using this lens everyday, but I have no complain about a focus.
Is sigma 24-70 2.8 is better then sony 24-70 2.8 GM lens..?? Please give honest ans..🙏🏻
24-70gm
Thnx😊
Which one is better for AF performanc,e this or Sony GM?
Pretty much same, but GM is a little bit faster.
@@KenseiAkatsu Thanks.
Is that true that this lens came dusty very quick?
I don't think so.
@@KenseiAkatsu cause i see already 2 videos how to clean it inside..
@@kostasrestas Maybe depends on individuals.
I keep having the worst problems with my focusing, it seems like the camera does too much adjusting with the auto focus and ruins the shot ! /:
help brother ! Lol
Lower the AF sensibility and tracking speed in a camera setting.
As a filmmaker, don't you find focus by wire extremely hard to pull?
not really.
@@KenseiAkatsu and is it too heavy for a day to day carry? For a trip for example?
@@SkipperGeffen I don't think so. I carry this for everywhere. Even to mountains.
Do you have any dust issues ?
Yeah, I got some , but it doesn't cause any problems for the image quality yet.
@@KenseiAkatsu Sony 24-105 or sigma 24-70, which one do you recommend ?
wanted to get this always shoot primes
Yeah, this one is very handy.
4:07 how do you do the colors grading?
Hard to tell here.
Maybe my color grading tutorials are helpful
Why is sharpness an issue with filmmaking? I don’t want sharp lenses for filmmaking. Maybe for food photography sharpness is great, but not filmmaking.
Hi Kensei Akatsu I really liked your video i am from india I want to buy this lens and also going to sell my kit lens Sony 28-75mm.
Thanks!!
Yeah, go with it!!!
this looks great for my low budget pornography..it's going to be a great summer thanks to my new equipment and the tips in this vid!
Yes it is!
I am a complete noob, so can anyone explain why people value single prime lens over lens with multiple ranges in layman’s terms?
Oftentimes focal length / aperture play a large role as well as price. For example, many zoom lenses have a maximum aperture of f4.5 or similar when at the widest focal length (24mm in the case of 24-70). The more you zoom in (say up to 50mm), the more your maximum aperture changes too (f6, etc). As that aperture value increases, you have a larger focal length, which means less bokeh (the pleasant, intentional blurring of background or foreground in film). Most zoom lenses that have a constant maximum aperture, such as this sigma 24-70mm, which can be set to f2.8 across all zoom ranges (and therefore shallower depth of field and more bokeh), are more expensive than a zoom lens with a standard f stop that changes with focal length/zoom range. Since a prime lens (let’s say a 50mm, one common for film) has only one focal length, it will have the ability to sit at f1.8 or f2, allowing control over depth of field, for less money compared to a zoom lens that has the ability for a wider open aperture. Hope this makes sense.
@@brettlarson912 this was extremely helpful, and very easy to follow. Thank you so much 🙏🏼😊
You should call this "The Gear", not "The Gears" because that's actually a different meaning. This isn't about cars, yeah? haha
Oops, but too late
I just like the sound of it haha
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Thanks!
You must use video samples more than your face.
Ai