@@TomsJurjaks ok I see you with the intro, and I hate intros, I normally skip at least 5 min into vids now.. good shit. I think when you do the your intro's you should mix in pics from the lens. every time .
Good point buddy and thanks for liking the intro 😀@@prince2thethrone yeah I usually try to include pics as early as possible, but sometimes it just breaks the flow and its only a minute down the line where I can add them.
I've been waiting for this lense for 10 years! I was almost ready to sell off all my Sony APSC gear. Now I can finally sell all my lenses and have a do-it-all package. This lense is perfect for me.
When I discovered the Fuji 18-55 I did the same and it was my only lens for years. That one has a little more reach and OIS and great colors. I highly recommend.
Same. 5 years ago, i moved to FF and my a6000 just sat. No more, my FF are going to sit, for now. I picked this up recently and it will be the only lens to go with me on travel. Hope I'm not disappointed.
People questions what is the best lens. Probably the one you can afford. I've shot lenses from full frame fisheye to 500mm mirror. When shooting people and close quarters I was using anything from 24mm to 50 and slightly longer, like 105mm. So, for a first lens or one you want to keep on the body, I would vote for the Sigma. I got one for my son, tried it out to make sure it works and it is extremely attractive, quick in focus and very sharp. Absolutely no complaints. And since it can take near macro photos, it is also useful in crowded situation. If you want to go the video route, the 18-105 is king. Since it has OSS, the f4 minimum is no problem. But I do think this Sigma will be a jewel on the a6000 series, the perfect general use lens. It's the one you will take to parties, receptions, weddings, family gatherings.
What if already have ibis on my a6600? Shall I go for this one or sony 16-105mm f4? Mostly for video shoot indoors and low light outside with Jo additional lights.
I have this lens and I love it coming from a sigma 30. Wish it had more range so that I can take photos of people from further away without disturbing them, but for the size it's a no brainer. It doesn't have that bokeh on the 30 but to me, taking more photos is the most important because I get lazy once the camera becomes chunky or requires changing lens. But for people who don't mind the weight and size, the Tamron is the better choice.
It is because of your videos that I finally pulled the plug to get it the Sony a6000 and this lens. This will be my first time getting into photography I have been using your videos as a guide. Thank you so much for making it easy for people who have no clue about photography
Awesome! I just opened RUclips to search for this particular lens then your video came up. Avid fan here. You're the one who pushed me to get the Sony A6000 as my first camera. More power from the Philippines!
Very nice video, thank you. I bought this as my first lens for the new A6700 this past summer. Fast forward a year and I added its little brother, the 10-18/2.8 DC DN Contemporary to use with it. I’m a full frame shooter but these two small and compact Sigma lenses pair well and are ultra light in a small Tenba DNA-8 bag I originally bought for a Fuji X-E3 + XF 18-55/2.8-4. Small can be nice and attractive. Take care.
I have A6400 with Sigma 24-70mm. So far this is the best combo I have. My future lens is Sigma 16mm. Then my lens will be complete. Nice intro by the way👍
Sigma is a great lens but 16 is THE most boring and common focal lenght in existence. I suggest you go for Sigma 30, leave that internet hype and think for yourself.
Have just subscribed. Great review. Had this lens for a month and have been using it on my Sony A6400. I’ve been super pleased with it for all the reasons that you point out. Great stuff.
I feel like you missed the most serious competitor of the lens: Sony 18-135. Better range, have OSS, small and lightweight. Obviously you loose f2.8 aperture. You have to decide what is more important to you. I think loosing f2.8 is well worth it for the versatility that the 18-135 offers. It's a 200mm FF equivalent focal length. Probably the best standard zoom lens Sony has.
Yeah I didn't include this one purpose since it has the "standard" zoom lenses aperture. Its not constant and not even f4 as you said. From those type of lenses I included only the kit lens since most have it already and want to upgrade from it but the rest of the standard zoom lenses I excluded. But thanks for the comment. Now i realize there is actually sooo many lenses in this range 😀
Agreed. These two are actually relevant not in the sense that they are similar lenses but in terms of both being good kit lens upgrade options just going in different directions. I ended up choosing 18-135 over the sigma for my usage but it is a really close call most times.
@@project-overland - Not for photography. Video maybe. The 18-135mm is sharper and also wider. For some reason, the 18-105 is not as wide, despite both starting at 18mm. Also 105 doesn't have a zoom ring. The electronic zoom lever might work good for video, but it's a pain for photography, you either zoom too much or too little. There's also a ton of chromatic aberrations on the 105. And it's huge and heavy for a small camera like A6000. The new Sigma 18-50 2.8 is great for street photography and low light situations. Then if you want a really good all round lens, the Sony 18-135mm is really good. Another thing the 135 can do well, unlike the 105, is very good macro shots at the telephoto end.
these few weeks I want to buy this camera, but I don't have enough money to buy it, after watching your video, I'm even more excited to save to buy, thank you for your good video.
A bit of background... I shot for many years with Canon crop sensor cameras (from the 30D to the 7D2) and the two lenses that I used for travel with a pair of Canon cameras were the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and the 70-200mm f/4L IS. I was quite pleased with this combination and carried it all over the world. However, I now shoot Sony crop cameras and I have grown old (82 at my last birthday) and have had back and knee surgeries. I will be traveling to Washington DC on an Honor Flight for military veterans. The trip will include a lot of walking and standing around. I needed a lightweight lens for my Sony A6600 that will provide decent imagery and a decent focal range and I have decided to order a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8. The A6600 with Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens weighs 793 grams or 1.74 pounds while my Canon 7D with 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens weighs a whopping 322 grams or 3.22 pounds - almost twice the weight of the Sony combination. The Sigma is quite close to the focal range of the Canon 17-55mm (one mm longer at the wide end and five mm shorter at the long end). The Sigma doesn't have any image stabilization but, my A6600 has IBIS. Both the Sigma and Canon have a constant f/2.8 aperture which is fine for my needs. I am looking forward to receiving the lens soon and testing it out before I travel to Washington.
Hey Richard, what a great read. Thank you so much for leaving such a well detailed comment. Having that background information really helps understand your choice. Sigma (especially lately) really focuses on compactness. Even if you had a full frame camera (which is always heavier and bigger), Sigma has managed to make their lenses for Full Frame cameras compact with their "I" series lineup (in case you feel intimidated of ever switching to full frame, these lenses might be a great option for you). Nevertheless, it was great reading about your upcoming plans and happy you still keep doing photography. Good luck in DC!
I carried this lens on the trip and it was perfect. I shot 90% of my imagery as stills. However, I did shoot some video and while I would have enjoyed stabilization, I can work around that. I have had this lens super glued to my A6600... BTW: Tossing in my 85mm f/1.8 Sony as a travel kit improves my verstility at not a tremendous weight increase. I do love the 85mm f/1.8 for portraiture on both crop and full frams sensor cameras. @@TomsJurjaks
Amazing video! You inspired me to purchase the a6000 as my first camera! One question, where did you get that wicked red white skin for the camera? Take my subscription, you deserve it!
Thanks so much for the kind comment and your sub. So much appreciate it. I got it from camskns.com - totally recommend it as it not only can look pretty cool, it also greatly protects your camera from all the scratches and stuff.
@@TomsJurjaks Thanks for the info! I did end up canceling the a6000... as I found a really good deal on a A7ii instead! I will still stick around, so keep up the good work and the amazing content! 😁
this review earned my subscription. a great look at all the important aspects of this lens and the breakdown of the competition was really valuable. good job!
@@TomsJurjaks no problem! question for you though. i'm a student looking to buy a lens for general video work ie. weddings, events, stuff with friends. some work will be in lower lit places. this lens is on my radar however i don't have ibis so a little nervous about stabilization. think i should get this one despite the lack of oss?
@@thelifeofniiick You might wanna look into the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 It has a better range and stabilization. Its bit more expensive, slightly less sharp and bigger/bulkier but for your specific need this might be exactly what you looking for. Alternatively, you can this Sigma and invest in Gimbal. They are not that expensive if you find a good one used.
Hi Tom. as one of the owners of the sony a6000 camera, you have really helped me to be creative to use my camera as much as possible. Your explanations on each of your videos that I always watch, give me a lot of knowledge. Thank you Tom. Keep being creative!.
Thank you so much for this very kind comment Visco. Your support really means a lot and knowing you gain something from these videos make me really happy. Good luck in your journey 💪👏
I have one in addition to the Sigma trio. I take mostly portraits, usually with the Sigma 56mm 1.4. Last week I did a shoot only with this 18-50 and was very pleased with the results.
Torn between this and the tamron. Sometimes small size is appreciated. Others a little more range seems just what I need. The VC also looks like something to look up to since I tend to do more video than photography. But small and cheaper is very tempting.
Yeah it’s a very very tough choice, you’ve laid it out perfectly. Both amazing options but for me it’s the reach I guess so would go with Tamron, but it comes with the cost as you say 😀
I don't do too much video (only family) so the OSS isn't a concern to me. I own the Sigma 30.1.4 and trust me it's the finest lens I have ever used. So because I need something wider sometimes I am intrigued by this new lens. The value seems to be there so I'll probably buy one. Your review was honest and informative.
Hey Paul, thanks a lot for the kind comment! I reeeeaally wanna get my hands on the Sigma 30mm and the 56mm, I've heard they are one of the best lenses. Btw the only Sigma lens I own is the Sigma 16mm f1.4. i know its not a zoom lens but amazing sharp wide angle lens. Check it out (I also have a video about it)
I love the 30mm myself and use it much of the time unless there's a reason I need to be able to zoom or to be at a different focal length (portrait or product shots, etc.)
I would suggest to get sigma 16 or viltrox 23 1.4. I have sigma trio 1.4 but when I get viltrox 23 it's on my a6600 almost always. Yes it has heavy vignetting and not as sharp on edges as sigma but focal distance is really handy. Wide to shoot group of peoples and still capable to make single portrait. Vignetting can be seen even in viewfinder))) but it's easily corrected in lightroom. Now I understand why old photographers loved 35mm on fullframe film.
Wow this lens certainly has generated some heavy consideration and activity. As a barely beginner with my a6000 and this bring the only lens I will purchase so torn between this and Tamron, especially since the price drop. So many good points made here. Thank you for an excellent presentation subscribed
Hey Jim, thanks a lot! And I feel you. Tamron is a really good option. It has better reach and Image Stabilization, it's a huge win for video creators, but if you only do photos - the smaller size and sharper image shifts the balance towards Sigma. Whatever you choose Jim, it's gonna be a great upgrade over the kit lens.
Great video, as always. I recently went thru some big lens changes. Had a bunch of APS-C lenses and sold a bunch after seeing how I had been working 95% of the time. And so... sold my Viltrox 23mm f1.4. Sold my Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS. Sold my Sony 16-50 kit lens. Sold my Sony 18-105 f4 OSS, which kinda hurt me, because that lens I REALLY love, but... it's not so good once the day begins to go away, and so... I find myself doing most of my professional work on my Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS and my Sigma 16mm f1.4. I also have a Sony 55-210 that I keep because I got it really cheap, and it's a cool lens. ( I get everything on Ebay) I have a Samyang 12mm f2 (manual) as well, and I love that lens, but now I have made enough money from all my sales to get a zoom lens that will make me as happy as the 18-105 did, but for more hours in the day. I was all set to grab the Tamron 17-70, which sounds really good for me, a Sony a6400 user, and so the stabilization is helpful, but this Sigma 18-50 has me thinking that maybe I should go that way. I use my Weebill S quite a bit, but only for specific things. I generally like to just go out handheld and work like that, and so... I don't know. I think maybe the Tamron is the way to go for me, but to save a few hundred dollars, get the same quality, (all of these lenses are awesome if you know what you're doing), I'm not sure which way to go. I guess the extra reach is a good thing to have, but the stabilization is drawing me closer to the Tamron. I DO like the idea of the smaller lens, though. We'll see. but for now, I'm all prime, although I use clear image zoom quite a bit, and so my lenses are kinda/sorta zoom lenses, right? I also might not do anything, keep the money, and upgrade to full frame over the next 6 months or so, but I'm not really sure that's necessary. The A74 is calling me!! lol. It never ends. lol. thanks for the great review. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to more....
Hey buddy and thanks a lot for such elaborative comment, it was really fun to read it. I think you've done the right thing and I would do exactly the same, get rid of all unnecessary stuff without hard feelings. I wish I could do that too but unfortunately I need my gear for 3 things: - Landscape Photography (which is my calling); - RUclips content creation; - Videomaking (everything outside RUclips) And that means I need different lenses for different reasons. But if I were you, I would definitely consider the Tamron. It might not be as sharp as Sigma, but most likely it won't be as noticeable in video (if the AF is on par). If you don't mind the extra weight, size and price, get the Tamron as stabilization and extra cost will be beneficial. If you care about the compactness and want a bit more image and build quality - Sigma is your go to lens. Let mr know what you decide in the end. Reallly curious to know. And good luck 💪
@@TomsJurjaks Ahh... I actually kept my Samyang 12mm f2 (manual) to have that ultra wide perspective, just in case, and I also have a Sony 55-210. I got them both really cheap. ;) The Tamron is calling me, mostly because I do narrative filmmaking. I actually just shot a feature length film on my phone, believe it or not. Twenty months of my life. ;) I come from the theater world, I'm a solo theater performing artist and playwright, and just started filmmaking because of the pandemic. All of my work got canceled, obviously, because all live performance was shut down, and so, I gave it a shot. Now I'm all the way in. I learned more over the past almost two years than in my entire life combined. ;) From people like you here on RUclips mainly. And so I'm not sure which lens would be better in terms of sharpness, but that's the least priority for me, since I'm just making movies. No still photography at all, really. I guess if I used the gimbal a lot with the Sigma, maybe that would be better, but I kinda like working hand held most of the time, and so, gimbal only when I really feel I want an uber smooth shot, otherwise, I'm good with the organic look of hand-held. I'm not sure which way I'm gonna go, but I'll make a move pretty soon. I'm shooting a documentary now, and that will teach me a lot about what I think I need. And who knows? Maybe the primes will keep the money in my pocket in the long run. But I think it's good to have a "go to" zoom, as well. Great tool. Thanks so much!!
I'm the same boat as you. Currently own the A6400 with a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 & the Sony 18-105 f/4. Love the Sony zoom lens but as you said, not the best in low light! I would love to one day upgrade to Full Frame but I'm just a hobbyist so realistically, no point for me as the prices are a huge increase. I'm definitely keeping my Sigma 16mm as I love to use that for Astro, but currently contemplating selling my 18-105 & looking to upgrade to a zoom with better low light capability. This Sigma 18-50 (while losing a lot of reach as the 18-105) is currently at the top of my list of options! Which option did you end up going for?
@@TBKR90 I actually sold my Sigma 16mm, and I got a Zeiss Batis 25mm. I like the focal distance better. Closer to 35mm on my camera. I just never liked the way the sigma 16mm looked, it was just way too sharp for me. The Zeiss is on my camera most of the time now. I have a 16-50 kit lens, but I think I’ll eventually get that Tamron 17-70 because the more I work, the more I realize how important stabilization can be in the lens. I just don’t use my gimbal unless I really need to, so a stabilized lens really helps with the a6400. So that Sigma zoom is out for me. As far as full frame and upgrading, I’m not sure that would really make a difference for me in my filmmaking. I’m more focused on better glass. But you never know. 😉
@@RockWILK Yeah I know what you mean about the Sigma 16mm. I only use mine for night photography as its brilliant for that especially shooting the stars! I currently have the Tamron 17-70 in a basket at the moment too, its out of that lens & this Sigma 18-50 for me :D
Great lens. But it's not weather sealed like the tamron 17-70 f2.8. Tamron has more reach on both ends. The only plus with Sigma is that it's much smaller.
That exactly was their goal. Also it is cheaper and some tests show its also sharper. So really hard choice, because the Tamron is also a reaaally good lens 👌
Got the Tamron 17-70 which is a great alrounder, but it's big and heavy when you walk around all day, so man the tiny size of this 18-50 (seems the size of the 30 1.4 Sigma) is very tempting as an always on lens... If I see it used in the 300€ range, it will be tough to say no...
Thanks for the great review. As a recent a6000 owner this new lens really attracted me. I have the Sony 16-50 kit lens and recently bought the Sigma 16mm F1.4 which I love. Looking to mainly do indoor and outdoor portraits with the camera so I am looking for a good lens in that focal range. I am still leaning toward adding the sigma 30mm & 56mm F1.4’s to complete the trio. Low light performance and really good bokeh are ideal for me so might forgo the versatility of a zoom for having a few prime F1.4’s. It’s a tough decision for me and I keep going back and forth.
@@user-lr6xw7os4s I have been using the Sigma 16, 30 and 56 for 6 months now. But I believe I will pick up the Tamron before end of year because I do need a easy zoom lens occasionally.
I think I am sold and will be adding it to the arsenal in the near future. Will probably actually sell my 18-105 G lens since I rarely use it….between this Sigma zoom and my Sigma 16mm f/1.4 I think I will be perfectly content. Also looking to get more into video, but for that I plan on picking up a gimbal anyway so no OSS is no problem (for me)
Wow! First time I've watched one of your videos and you intantly earnt a subscribe from me! Love the production style and how informative your video was. Your approach of making photography accessible to everyone is great - keep it up 👍👍
Liked your comment about the zoom ring, I had that exact same issue. Day two with it though and I've adjusted! Next lens I'm investing in is the 56mm f1.4.
I actually bought a Zeiss 2.8/50 at the same time I bought my a6000 on my grandson first birthday. Unfortunately the a6000 is very slow between 2 shots (even with fastest SD card from Sony) therefore I bought a Nikon D500 the following year. My previous Nikon was a D90 I bought around 2010.
So bummed it doesn't have oss, as I film handheld allllll the time. I have the Sony 35mm 1.8 for my a6400 and it's absolutely amazing. Down side is when I film in 4k, it is super zoomed in, making it hard to record when close to a subject.
Great review mate. Think is the perfect lens for my A6500 which has IBIS. Also have the 24-105 Sony G but that's just a bit too big for casual photography.
Sigma is on the right track because Fuji cameras are so amazing! The only reason I went for the Sony system was because of insane selection of lenses, but thanks to manufacturers like Sigma, soon the gap between camera manufacturers will get less noticeable when it comes to selection of lenses. Cheers Travis and thanks for leaving a comment.
@@TomsJurjaks I used the Sigma ART lenses on my Canons when I was shooting professionally and since I switched to Fuji I couldn't find a lens that matched their magical image quality (at least for me). I recently purchased the Sigma 56 1.4 for my Fuji and got some of the magic back.
@@TomsJurjaks big FALSE. You can definitely knock out some paid work with this lens DEPENDING on what type of work and what focal length you use and also your specific copy. My copy was only fuzzy out at 65-70mm once i backed out to about 60mm i regained the sharpness. I have seen two copies owned by other people that were tack sharp at 70mm but also plenty of other copies that were fuzzy at 70mm. As for distortion, it definitely does not have "lots" of distortion and that wouldnt matter anyway as that gets fixed automatically or manually in post.
Well I think that's where I would pay more for premium product do get the best sharpness in all range and not "hope" for a sharp copy@@LAAM619 If you work with clients - you don't have time to go back and forth changing lenses. And purely curious - how do you fix distortion for videos? I get it for photos in Lightroom but genuine question on how to fix it for videos?
@@TomsJurjaks i would too and did. As for video i have no idea, im a photographer. Also again it depends what kind of work you are shooting, not all work is fast paced, in some work you do habe time to change lenses in some jobs you dont.
Thanks a lot my friend, I always appreciate your feedback. And no A6000 only shoots 60fps max. Did I make the mistake with titles somewhere saying that some 120fps footage was shot with A6000? I used A6400 for the 120fps shots.
@@TomsJurjaks I bought Gopro 10 two months agon, but this can't compare with Sony A6400. Maybe, the next year i will buy Sony A6400. Thanks for your advice..
Hmmmm I would say that Sony G lens is better for videos. But for photos, I personally would go with Sigma.. Yes you get the extra reach with Sony lens but I don't know if I would want f4 and such a big lens.
Unfortunately I don't have the access to so many lenses at the same time. But I did kind of touched upon that in the video. I hope at least that was helpful!
I bought this lens a few days ago. Pictures are very sharp but seem to be over exposed. I can correct it in manual settings but when I'm shooting in auto the whites can be too high. Especially when zoomed in the exposure is too bright.
Hey Toms, hope you are doing good! You forgot the Sony Zeiss 16-70 and their extra 2mm. Could you maybe compare it to the 16-70 in terms of Image Quality? Thank you
Hey David, yes indeed, I totally forgot to include this lens too. Regarding the image quality - Zeiss is known for its superior quality, but I think Sigma stands very close to it. I don't have that Zeiss lens so can't compare but if you do only photos I most likely wouldn't pay that much more money for Zeiss but would go with Sigma.
If you want the range and don't care too much about the price and size of the lens@@davidc8258 then check out the Tamron 17-70 - it has amazing range (+1mm only though)
The Zeiss 1670 is not much better than the kit-lense image-quality wise, the colors are better though. However it is a nice compact package and one of my favorite lenses.
Thanks so much for your insights. I am actually waiting for this video to come out. When this lens was announced couple of weeks ago, I got excited (though not sure when it will become available in my country) but after watching review videos…including yours…idk but I started contemplating between this lens and the sigma 16mm f1.4.. I know that the latter is a wide and a prime lens so it’s like comparing an apple to an orange…however, 16mm seems versatile to my opinion (can do landscape, can shoot in min focus distance, and even portraits based on your sample shots from previous review) so not sure what lens to get. But anyway, I love the intro, your shots were all beautiful… keep on creating 🙂🙂🙂
Hey Cyne, thanks a lot and yes you are right - both that its comparing apples and oranges as well as Sigma being very versatile, however a zoom lens will always be more versatile. I have the 16mm but see this Sigma 18-50 as a totally different lens - something I would take with me always when I am traveling. 16mm for me is perfect for videos, but for photos I would go with the 18-50 (just my personal feeling). And yes brother, keep on creating 😎💪
Thanks for the detailed review. I'm planning to buy this with a Sony A6500 which has image stabilization built in. Would video footage still be shaky with this lens and the Sony A6500?
Thanks a lot my friend! Ohh I really don't know, but to make a guess - I don't think so. I think EF-M is the worst mount someone can choose because there are literally like 15 lenses to choose from (both Canon and 3rd party lenses) while Sony E-Mount has 200+ lenses. So no one is really interested in making lenses for EF-M mount. At least I wouldn't if I was Sigma. And if I was a user, I wouldn't choose EF-M because of this reason either.
Thanks bussy! New presets are actually ready, I just need to put them on the website and do few tweaks. I hope in the next few days I will manage to wrap it up. Will let you know 💪
@@TomsJurjaks You are right on the money part but you also have to pay attention to build quality, the IQ, AF and the seamless work with the body. I am a pro, so it is a tool for me and I bet you won’t buy cheap tools for your trade. All my cameras and lenses are Sony except an old manual focus 1.2/50mm Zeiss lens which I love…
I have come to a very similar conclusion @@MiKaplar all my Sony lenses are performing fantastically and I would not use a cheap Viltrox lens for client work. However, there are also exceptionally good lenses from other brands - like Sigma with their 5-7 year warranty and "art" lineup which are as capable as Sony. So for me sometimes it is hard to justify, but I totally agree that you need the best for your work 💪
@@TomsJurjaks You also right about Tamron and Sigma art lenses. The problem for me is that almost all have some different color, vignetting and flare behavior and speed of AF. Some of them have rings turning in the wrong direction if I remember correctly. Many also extends when you zoom and does not have good weather sealing or not sealing ar all. However if someone is a amateur shooter (Not you of course) with limited budget - they are more than fine, and can take good pictures with them.
Hey buddy, thanks a lot! Yeah I do, check some older videos of mine. Will make new ones begging of the year. I also sell my presets if you wanna check them out at jurjax.com
This focal length to me is not wide enough and. Not long enough as a single lens solution. It's too much of a compromise in focal length for the size and weight,, if that's 16-50 will be a lot more useful.
What are you shooting that you need those extremes? Wider than 18mm seriously distorts people and 50mm (75mm on APS-C) is a reasonable portrait focal length. I can see wanting tighter for head and shoulder shots or bird photography or macro but not as a general purpose documentary or environmental portrait lens.
Thanks for review! I have A6000 with kit thing and SONY 55-210 OSS... Will SCENE SELECTION - HAND HELD IN TWILIGHT (one of those camera built-in programs) help with not getting shaken/ unsharp shots since it doesn't have OSS? I understand that photos taken outside on sunny day won't have sharpness problems... Just worried about those taken under not so ideal light conditiins since it lacks stabilization... Better go for the this SIGMA or SONY 18-135 OSS?
Perfect for casual like me, only draw back is no OSS. But if you got A6500, A6600 with in camera stabilization, or a ZV-E10 like I do, I just use Catalyst Browse post stabilization.
I plan on spending more time on filming with my A6300. Looking at upgrading my lens. I film more weddings than anything. From your list, or beyond, which lens do you recommend?
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Who is upgrading to this lens? 😎
Me me me. I really love that lens.
@@fajareureka4103 Go for it haha!!!
@@TomsJurjaks ok I see you with the intro, and I hate intros, I normally skip at least 5 min into vids now.. good shit. I think when you do the your intro's you should mix in pics from the lens. every time .
Good point buddy and thanks for liking the intro 😀@@prince2thethrone yeah I usually try to include pics as early as possible, but sometimes it just breaks the flow and its only a minute down the line where I can add them.
@@TomsJurjaks ok, I understand.
I've been waiting for this lense for 10 years! I was almost ready to sell off all my Sony APSC gear. Now I can finally sell all my lenses and have a do-it-all package. This lense is perfect for me.
Well I'm happy to hear that Lemon Tree! Let me know once you get it 🔥💪
Its pretty limited for a "do-it-all" lens. Its more like your kit or smartphone upgrade.
When I discovered the Fuji 18-55 I did the same and it was my only lens for years. That one has a little more reach and OIS and great colors. I highly recommend.
Same. 5 years ago, i moved to FF and my a6000 just sat. No more, my FF are going to sit, for now. I picked this up recently and it will be the only lens to go with me on travel. Hope I'm not disappointed.
I'm a photographer so this is perfect for street photography. The price is amazing for what I get. I pair this with the Sigma 30mm f1.4 for portraits.
People questions what is the best lens. Probably the one you can afford. I've shot lenses from full frame fisheye to 500mm mirror. When shooting people and close quarters I was using anything from 24mm to 50 and slightly longer, like 105mm. So, for a first lens or one you want to keep on the body, I would vote for the Sigma. I got one for my son, tried it out to make sure it works and it is extremely attractive, quick in focus and very sharp. Absolutely no complaints. And since it can take near macro photos, it is also useful in crowded situation. If you want to go the video route, the 18-105 is king. Since it has OSS, the f4 minimum is no problem. But I do think this Sigma will be a jewel on the a6000 series, the perfect general use lens. It's the one you will take to parties, receptions, weddings, family gatherings.
What do you think between this and the tamron for video?
What if already have ibis on my a6600? Shall I go for this one or sony 16-105mm f4? Mostly for video shoot indoors and low light outside with Jo additional lights.
I have this lens and I love it coming from a sigma 30. Wish it had more range so that I can take photos of people from further away without disturbing them, but for the size it's a no brainer. It doesn't have that bokeh on the 30 but to me, taking more photos is the most important because I get lazy once the camera becomes chunky or requires changing lens. But for people who don't mind the weight and size, the Tamron is the better choice.
But the question is....Tamron 17 70mm 2.8 is as sharp as Sigma 18 50mm 2.8 ?
It is because of your videos that I finally pulled the plug to get it the Sony a6000 and this lens. This will be my first time getting into photography I have been using your videos as a guide. Thank you so much for making it easy for people who have no clue about photography
That's such a great news buddy! Happy you took the leap! Now comes the fun part - lots of learning, experimenting and having fun 💪
Awesome! I just opened RUclips to search for this particular lens then your video came up. Avid fan here. You're the one who pushed me to get the Sony A6000 as my first camera. More power from the Philippines!
Wow, thanks a lot for a kind comment Edward! Cheers brother!
Very nice video, thank you. I bought this as my first lens for the new A6700 this past summer. Fast forward a year and I added its little brother, the 10-18/2.8 DC DN Contemporary to use with it. I’m a full frame shooter but these two small and compact Sigma lenses pair well and are ultra light in a small Tenba DNA-8 bag I originally bought for a Fuji X-E3 + XF 18-55/2.8-4. Small can be nice and attractive. Take care.
Thanks Steven! More and more I choose my a6700 and apsc lenses over A7IV and FF lenses, so I totally get you! How are you liking the 10-18 f2.8?
I don’t need it I don’t need it I don’t need it I don’t need it but its sooo beautiful 🙌😍
Hahaha true 😁
I have A6400 with Sigma 24-70mm. So far this is the best combo I have. My future lens is Sigma 16mm. Then my lens will be complete. Nice intro by the way👍
Awesome choice of lenses 🔥 and thanks a lot for your comment 💪
Sigma is a great lens but 16 is THE most boring and common focal lenght in existence. I suggest you go for Sigma 30, leave that internet hype and think for yourself.
Have just subscribed.
Great review.
Had this lens for a month and have been using it on my Sony A6400. I’ve been super pleased with it for all the reasons that you point out.
Great stuff.
Cheers brother! Kind words from you and thanks for subscribing. Means a lot. I'm so happy you are pleased with it. Keep on creating 💪
I have been using this lens with the A6600. Incredible sharpness.
It really is quite surprising to get that in a zoom lens. And damn Ed - you have a great camera 🔥
That intro was 🔥🔥 :D and really nice video about this new lens!!
Thanks a lot brother 🙏🔥💪
I feel like you missed the most serious competitor of the lens: Sony 18-135. Better range, have OSS, small and lightweight. Obviously you loose f2.8 aperture. You have to decide what is more important to you. I think loosing f2.8 is well worth it for the versatility that the 18-135 offers. It's a 200mm FF equivalent focal length. Probably the best standard zoom lens Sony has.
Yeah I didn't include this one purpose since it has the "standard" zoom lenses aperture. Its not constant and not even f4 as you said. From those type of lenses I included only the kit lens since most have it already and want to upgrade from it but the rest of the standard zoom lenses I excluded. But thanks for the comment. Now i realize there is actually sooo many lenses in this range 😀
Agreed. These two are actually relevant not in the sense that they are similar lenses but in terms of both being good kit lens upgrade options just going in different directions. I ended up choosing 18-135 over the sigma for my usage but it is a really close call most times.
Think the old 18-105 is a better lens than the 135
@@project-overland - Not for photography. Video maybe. The 18-135mm is sharper and also wider. For some reason, the 18-105 is not as wide, despite both starting at 18mm. Also 105 doesn't have a zoom ring. The electronic zoom lever might work good for video, but it's a pain for photography, you either zoom too much or too little. There's also a ton of chromatic aberrations on the 105. And it's huge and heavy for a small camera like A6000. The new Sigma 18-50 2.8 is great for street photography and low light situations. Then if you want a really good all round lens, the Sony 18-135mm is really good. Another thing the 135 can do well, unlike the 105, is very good macro shots at the telephoto end.
@@TomsJurjaks sel18135 is a kit lens, too
these few weeks I want to buy this camera, but I don't have enough money to buy it, after watching your video, I'm even more excited to save to buy, thank you for your good video.
A bit of background... I shot for many years with Canon crop sensor cameras (from the 30D to the 7D2) and the two lenses that I used for travel with a pair of Canon cameras were the Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and the 70-200mm f/4L IS. I was quite pleased with this combination and carried it all over the world. However, I now shoot Sony crop cameras and I have grown old (82 at my last birthday) and have had back and knee surgeries.
I will be traveling to Washington DC on an Honor Flight for military veterans. The trip will include a lot of walking and standing around. I needed a lightweight lens for my Sony A6600 that will provide decent imagery and a decent focal range and I have decided to order a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8. The A6600 with Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens weighs 793 grams or 1.74 pounds while my Canon 7D with 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens weighs a whopping 322 grams or 3.22 pounds - almost twice the weight of the Sony combination.
The Sigma is quite close to the focal range of the Canon 17-55mm (one mm longer at the wide end and five mm shorter at the long end). The Sigma doesn't have any image stabilization but, my A6600 has IBIS. Both the Sigma and Canon have a constant f/2.8 aperture which is fine for my needs.
I am looking forward to receiving the lens soon and testing it out before I travel to Washington.
Hey Richard, what a great read. Thank you so much for leaving such a well detailed comment. Having that background information really helps understand your choice. Sigma (especially lately) really focuses on compactness. Even if you had a full frame camera (which is always heavier and bigger), Sigma has managed to make their lenses for Full Frame cameras compact with their "I" series lineup (in case you feel intimidated of ever switching to full frame, these lenses might be a great option for you). Nevertheless, it was great reading about your upcoming plans and happy you still keep doing photography. Good luck in DC!
I carried this lens on the trip and it was perfect. I shot 90% of my imagery as stills. However, I did shoot some video and while I would have enjoyed stabilization, I can work around that. I have had this lens super glued to my A6600...
BTW: Tossing in my 85mm f/1.8 Sony as a travel kit improves my verstility at not a tremendous weight increase. I do love the 85mm f/1.8 for portraiture on both crop and full frams sensor cameras. @@TomsJurjaks
Thank you so much! I just got the a 6000 definitely purchasing the Sigma 18-55 lens!
Amazing video! You inspired me to purchase the a6000 as my first camera! One question, where did you get that wicked red white skin for the camera? Take my subscription, you deserve it!
Thanks so much for the kind comment and your sub. So much appreciate it. I got it from camskns.com - totally recommend it as it not only can look pretty cool, it also greatly protects your camera from all the scratches and stuff.
@@TomsJurjaks Thanks for the info! I did end up canceling the a6000... as I found a really good deal on a A7ii instead! I will still stick around, so keep up the good work and the amazing content! 😁
this review earned my subscription. a great look at all the important aspects of this lens and the breakdown of the competition was really valuable. good job!
Hey Nick, thanks a lot. Each sub and comment truly means a lot. Thank you for supporting me 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks no problem! question for you though. i'm a student looking to buy a lens for general video work ie. weddings, events, stuff with friends. some work will be in lower lit places. this lens is on my radar however i don't have ibis so a little nervous about stabilization. think i should get this one despite the lack of oss?
@@thelifeofniiick You might wanna look into the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 It has a better range and stabilization. Its bit more expensive, slightly less sharp and bigger/bulkier but for your specific need this might be exactly what you looking for.
Alternatively, you can this Sigma and invest in Gimbal. They are not that expensive if you find a good one used.
JUST WOW. So far the best intro of yours!!
Ah cheers brother 🙌💪
next editing for cinematic video or photos will exciting🔥
Definitely!!
I can’t wait for your POV street photography with 18-50mm f2.8
Hi Tom. as one of the owners of the sony a6000 camera, you have really helped me to be creative to use my camera as much as possible. Your explanations on each of your videos that I always watch, give me a lot of knowledge. Thank you Tom. Keep being creative!.
Thank you so much for this very kind comment Visco. Your support really means a lot and knowing you gain something from these videos make me really happy. Good luck in your journey 💪👏
Excellent reviews, with good image samples. Hats off 👏🏻
I have one in addition to the Sigma trio. I take mostly portraits, usually with the Sigma 56mm 1.4. Last week I did a shoot only with this 18-50 and was very pleased with the results.
Damn, you have some mad setup John, I only dream of Sigma prime trio 😍
What's best for rap videos, shooting 3 to 4 feet away from subject? For absolute sharpest / in your face feel? Thanks!
I admit that after the first minutes I wanted to stop... and write how fantastic the intro was!!!!!!
It took me a week to make it haha so THANK YOU for writing this comment, it now feels like it was worth it 😁
Torn between this and the tamron. Sometimes small size is appreciated. Others a little more range seems just what I need. The VC also looks like something to look up to since I tend to do more video than photography. But small and cheaper is very tempting.
Yeah it’s a very very tough choice, you’ve laid it out perfectly. Both amazing options but for me it’s the reach I guess so would go with Tamron, but it comes with the cost as you say 😀
Bro, the video is slick! Going to rewatch to figure out some of those transitions
Oh cheers mate! I have some requests to make a tutorial on how I did it 🤭
you make me start to love photography, even I don't know hoe to use camera, but it's a seed. Thank you.
I don't do too much video (only family) so the OSS isn't a concern to me. I own the Sigma 30.1.4 and trust me it's the finest lens I have ever used. So because I need something wider sometimes I am intrigued by this new lens. The value seems to be there so I'll probably buy one. Your review was honest and informative.
Hey Paul, thanks a lot for the kind comment! I reeeeaally wanna get my hands on the Sigma 30mm and the 56mm, I've heard they are one of the best lenses. Btw the only Sigma lens I own is the Sigma 16mm f1.4. i know its not a zoom lens but amazing sharp wide angle lens. Check it out (I also have a video about it)
I own a sigma 30 mm f1.4 for sony 6300. Is it a good option to replace with this lens.
Hmm not really - its apples and oranges. This lens should be un add-on to your 30mm
I love the 30mm myself and use it much of the time unless there's a reason I need to be able to zoom or to be at a different focal length (portrait or product shots, etc.)
I would suggest to get sigma 16 or viltrox 23 1.4. I have sigma trio 1.4 but when I get viltrox 23 it's on my a6600 almost always. Yes it has heavy vignetting and not as sharp on edges as sigma but focal distance is really handy. Wide to shoot group of peoples and still capable to make single portrait. Vignetting can be seen even in viewfinder))) but it's easily corrected in lightroom. Now I understand why old photographers loved 35mm on fullframe film.
I have to thank you a whole lot for this video!! I got this lens and I'm super happy with it!!!
And I thank you for watching the video and leaving a nice comment! Enjoy 🙌
Wow this lens certainly has generated some heavy consideration and activity. As a barely beginner with my a6000 and this bring the only lens I will purchase so torn between this and Tamron, especially since the price drop. So many good points made here. Thank you for an excellent presentation subscribed
Hey Jim, thanks a lot! And I feel you. Tamron is a really good option. It has better reach and Image Stabilization, it's a huge win for video creators, but if you only do photos - the smaller size and sharper image shifts the balance towards Sigma. Whatever you choose Jim, it's gonna be a great upgrade over the kit lens.
Which one did you buy? I am also torn between the two
Great video, as always. I recently went thru some big lens changes. Had a bunch of APS-C lenses and sold a bunch after seeing how I had been working 95% of the time. And so... sold my Viltrox 23mm f1.4. Sold my Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS. Sold my Sony 16-50 kit lens. Sold my Sony 18-105 f4 OSS, which kinda hurt me, because that lens I REALLY love, but... it's not so good once the day begins to go away, and so... I find myself doing most of my professional work on my Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS and my Sigma 16mm f1.4. I also have a Sony 55-210 that I keep because I got it really cheap, and it's a cool lens. ( I get everything on Ebay) I have a Samyang 12mm f2 (manual) as well, and I love that lens, but now I have made enough money from all my sales to get a zoom lens that will make me as happy as the 18-105 did, but for more hours in the day. I was all set to grab the Tamron 17-70, which sounds really good for me, a Sony a6400 user, and so the stabilization is helpful, but this Sigma 18-50 has me thinking that maybe I should go that way. I use my Weebill S quite a bit, but only for specific things. I generally like to just go out handheld and work like that, and so... I don't know. I think maybe the Tamron is the way to go for me, but to save a few hundred dollars, get the same quality, (all of these lenses are awesome if you know what you're doing), I'm not sure which way to go. I guess the extra reach is a good thing to have, but the stabilization is drawing me closer to the Tamron. I DO like the idea of the smaller lens, though. We'll see. but for now, I'm all prime, although I use clear image zoom quite a bit, and so my lenses are kinda/sorta zoom lenses, right? I also might not do anything, keep the money, and upgrade to full frame over the next 6 months or so, but I'm not really sure that's necessary. The A74 is calling me!! lol. It never ends. lol. thanks for the great review. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to more....
Hey buddy and thanks a lot for such elaborative comment, it was really fun to read it.
I think you've done the right thing and I would do exactly the same, get rid of all unnecessary stuff without hard feelings. I wish I could do that too but unfortunately I need my gear for 3 things:
- Landscape Photography (which is my calling);
- RUclips content creation;
- Videomaking (everything outside RUclips)
And that means I need different lenses for different reasons.
But if I were you, I would definitely consider the Tamron. It might not be as sharp as Sigma, but most likely it won't be as noticeable in video (if the AF is on par).
If you don't mind the extra weight, size and price, get the Tamron as stabilization and extra cost will be beneficial.
If you care about the compactness and want a bit more image and build quality - Sigma is your go to lens.
Let mr know what you decide in the end. Reallly curious to know. And good luck 💪
@@TomsJurjaks Ahh... I actually kept my Samyang 12mm f2 (manual) to have that ultra wide perspective, just in case, and I also have a Sony 55-210. I got them both really cheap. ;) The Tamron is calling me, mostly because I do narrative filmmaking. I actually just shot a feature length film on my phone, believe it or not. Twenty months of my life. ;) I come from the theater world, I'm a solo theater performing artist and playwright, and just started filmmaking because of the pandemic. All of my work got canceled, obviously, because all live performance was shut down, and so, I gave it a shot. Now I'm all the way in. I learned more over the past almost two years than in my entire life combined. ;) From people like you here on RUclips mainly. And so I'm not sure which lens would be better in terms of sharpness, but that's the least priority for me, since I'm just making movies. No still photography at all, really. I guess if I used the gimbal a lot with the Sigma, maybe that would be better, but I kinda like working hand held most of the time, and so, gimbal only when I really feel I want an uber smooth shot, otherwise, I'm good with the organic look of hand-held. I'm not sure which way I'm gonna go, but I'll make a move pretty soon. I'm shooting a documentary now, and that will teach me a lot about what I think I need. And who knows? Maybe the primes will keep the money in my pocket in the long run. But I think it's good to have a "go to" zoom, as well. Great tool. Thanks so much!!
I'm the same boat as you. Currently own the A6400 with a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 & the Sony 18-105 f/4. Love the Sony zoom lens but as you said, not the best in low light! I would love to one day upgrade to Full Frame but I'm just a hobbyist so realistically, no point for me as the prices are a huge increase. I'm definitely keeping my Sigma 16mm as I love to use that for Astro, but currently contemplating selling my 18-105 & looking to upgrade to a zoom with better low light capability. This Sigma 18-50 (while losing a lot of reach as the 18-105) is currently at the top of my list of options!
Which option did you end up going for?
@@TBKR90 I actually sold my Sigma 16mm, and I got a Zeiss Batis 25mm. I like the focal distance better. Closer to 35mm on my camera. I just never liked the way the sigma 16mm looked, it was just way too sharp for me. The Zeiss is on my camera most of the time now. I have a 16-50 kit lens, but I think I’ll eventually get that Tamron 17-70 because the more I work, the more I realize how important stabilization can be in the lens. I just don’t use my gimbal unless I really need to, so a stabilized lens really helps with the a6400. So that Sigma zoom is out for me. As far as full frame and upgrading, I’m not sure that would really make a difference for me in my filmmaking. I’m more focused on better glass. But you never know. 😉
@@RockWILK Yeah I know what you mean about the Sigma 16mm. I only use mine for night photography as its brilliant for that especially shooting the stars! I currently have the Tamron 17-70 in a basket at the moment too, its out of that lens & this Sigma 18-50 for me :D
Great lens. But it's not weather sealed like the tamron 17-70 f2.8.
Tamron has more reach on both ends.
The only plus with Sigma is that it's much smaller.
That exactly was their goal. Also it is cheaper and some tests show its also sharper. So really hard choice, because the Tamron is also a reaaally good lens 👌
and quite a bit cheaper, too.
Although the tamron bokeh doesn't look as good as the sigma
smaaler and cheaper lol
Got the Tamron 17-70 which is a great alrounder, but it's big and heavy when you walk around all day, so man the tiny size of this 18-50 (seems the size of the 30 1.4 Sigma) is very tempting as an always on lens... If I see it used in the 300€ range, it will be tough to say no...
OSS is not an issue for some since OSS is not that good compared to Catalyst Browse
Thanks for the great review. As a recent a6000 owner this new lens really attracted me. I have the Sony 16-50 kit lens and recently bought the Sigma 16mm F1.4 which I love. Looking to mainly do indoor and outdoor portraits with the camera so I am looking for a good lens in that focal range. I am still leaning toward adding the sigma 30mm & 56mm F1.4’s to complete the trio. Low light performance and really good bokeh are ideal for me so might forgo the versatility of a zoom for having a few prime F1.4’s. It’s a tough decision for me and I keep going back and forth.
I would go the prime way if I was you. Especially if you do portraits and mainly shoot indoors. That f1.4 and the sharpness is unbeatable.
Bro, did you think of tamron 17-70?
@@user-lr6xw7os4s I have been using the Sigma 16, 30 and 56 for 6 months now. But I believe I will pick up the Tamron before end of year because I do need a easy zoom lens occasionally.
I think I am sold and will be adding it to the arsenal in the near future. Will probably actually sell my 18-105 G lens since I rarely use it….between this Sigma zoom and my Sigma 16mm f/1.4 I think I will be perfectly content. Also looking to get more into video, but for that I plan on picking up a gimbal anyway so no OSS is no problem (for me)
making my 2 years old a6000 back to relevant
And I think it will be relevant for another year or two. Good luck 🙌
Wow! First time I've watched one of your videos and you intantly earnt a subscribe from me! Love the production style and how informative your video was. Your approach of making photography accessible to everyone is great - keep it up 👍👍
Paul - thanks so much for your support and welcome to the Alpha Crew 🙌 Really appreciate your feedback. Cheers!
I bought Sony a6000 a few days ago. But kit lens are not enough for me. Thanks for the video, for sure I'll buy lenses with SIGMA
That will be a good choice 👍
Liked your comment about the zoom ring, I had that exact same issue. Day two with it though and I've adjusted!
Next lens I'm investing in is the 56mm f1.4.
Sigma 30mn f1.4 and Sigma 56mm f1.4 are by far my absolute favorite Sigma lenses. Good choice 👌
@@TomsJurjaks i have 30mm, and i like it, but the 56mm is fantastic, i hope i can have it
I actually bought a Zeiss 2.8/50 at the same time I bought my a6000 on my grandson first birthday. Unfortunately the a6000 is very slow between 2 shots (even with fastest SD card from Sony) therefore I bought a Nikon D500 the following year. My previous Nikon was a D90 I bought around 2010.
So bummed it doesn't have oss, as I film handheld allllll the time.
I have the Sony 35mm 1.8 for my a6400 and it's absolutely amazing. Down side is when I film in 4k, it is super zoomed in, making it hard to record when close to a subject.
Me too brother. Thats why I think this lens is more kinda photographers lens... But Tamron 17-70 has stabilization - check that out!
It'd be pricier
Really appreciate this video 💪🏾
Thanks a lot Ricashae 🙌
God, I wish this had stabilization. I want this compact lens for street photography yet I need the stabilization for video.
Nice real usage review! Thanks!
Thanks a lot 💪
Sold my tamron 17-70 for this sigma, missed the stabilisation a little bit, but the lightweight worth it all
Awesome!!! How about the sharpness? Do you feel it being sharper too?
@@TomsJurjaks in my personal experience, both are sharp lens, but the smaller form factor encourages me to take more photos every day
I AM USING the old one,its very useful for APS-C
Detailed lens description. Great video!
Thank you so much my friend 🙌
Thank you for honesty on OSS..
Great review mate. Think is the perfect lens for my A6500 which has IBIS. Also have the 24-105 Sony G but that's just a bit too big for casual photography.
Thanks buddy! Yeah the Sigma is super tiny. I just got my 24-105 G since I needed it for the Full Frame camera and it IS big!
If you have the a6000’s series this lens is definitely worth it !
100% 🔥
I shoot with Fuji and was ready to buy the Tamron 17-70 when I read that Sigma is soon to release this lens in Fuji mount. Anxiously waiting.
Sigma is on the right track because Fuji cameras are so amazing! The only reason I went for the Sony system was because of insane selection of lenses, but thanks to manufacturers like Sigma, soon the gap between camera manufacturers will get less noticeable when it comes to selection of lenses. Cheers Travis and thanks for leaving a comment.
@@TomsJurjaks I used the Sigma ART lenses on my Canons when I was shooting professionally and since I switched to Fuji I couldn't find a lens that matched their magical image quality (at least for me).
I recently purchased the Sigma 56 1.4 for my Fuji and got some of the magic back.
Great review, Toms. Seems like a phenomal lens
Thanks Johannes! It really is. For photographers for sure.
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Best lense thanks
Cheers 🙌
im subbing for that slick intro!
I spent a week making it haha so I very much appreciate it 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks Salute that dedication!!
Thanks for the review. I recently bought the Tamron 17-70, and yeah, it's kind of too big.
But how is it? Im also looking on maybe getting it. Do you like it? Are the images sharp?
Loved your presentation! Liked and subbed!
Thank you so much my friend! It really means a lot 💪
Good video! Excellent review
Glad you enjoyed it Reinier!
tamron 17-70 ALL THE WAY. Best one yet. it is not big and heavy, its small. Produces awesome photos and video.
Yeah Tamron is good. Some say its soft and has lots of distortion but if you don't need professional grade quality its a good option ✌️
@@TomsJurjaks big FALSE. You can definitely knock out some paid work with this lens DEPENDING on what type of work and what focal length you use and also your specific copy. My copy was only fuzzy out at 65-70mm once i backed out to about 60mm i regained the sharpness. I have seen two copies owned by other people that were tack sharp at 70mm but also plenty of other copies that were fuzzy at 70mm. As for distortion, it definitely does not have "lots" of distortion and that wouldnt matter anyway as that gets fixed automatically or manually in post.
Well I think that's where I would pay more for premium product do get the best sharpness in all range and not "hope" for a sharp copy@@LAAM619 If you work with clients - you don't have time to go back and forth changing lenses.
And purely curious - how do you fix distortion for videos? I get it for photos in Lightroom but genuine question on how to fix it for videos?
@@TomsJurjaks i would too and did. As for video i have no idea, im a photographer. Also again it depends what kind of work you are shooting, not all work is fast paced, in some work you do habe time to change lenses in some jobs you dont.
My Sony a6600 has only one lens attached: Sony Zeiss 24mm 1.8. It does everything for my kind of photography.
Awesome! The quality also must be excellent on that Zeiss lens 👌
Thanks for review. For video it would be fine with Sony ZV E10 as it has catalyst browse for post stabilisation.
You are very welcome Will 🙌 and yeah I guess you could work with that 👌
Great review, thank you!
Can you please make a video showing your photo editing tips. I love the way you edit your pictures..
Ive made a few but will do more, sure. Thanks for your suggestion 👌
Could you do a video with the a6000 and tamron 17-70mm? Great videos man
That edit is amazing
Great, very informative video and a very straightforward and honest review. Well done Toms!!
(But a6000 can shoot in 120fps?)
Thanks a lot my friend, I always appreciate your feedback. And no A6000 only shoots 60fps max. Did I make the mistake with titles somewhere saying that some 120fps footage was shot with A6000? I used A6400 for the 120fps shots.
I plan to buy a lens Sigma 30mm for Sony A6400. Your video very useful.... From Vietnam
Thank you Mong! That is an amazing lens! Good luck 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks I bought Gopro 10 two months agon, but this can't compare with Sony A6400. Maybe, the next year i will buy Sony A6400. Thanks for your advice..
Nice explanation mate thanks anyway
Thanks for watching Rendy 💪
sigma 18 50 2.8f VS Sony 18 105 f4 💥
😥 I'm confused, which one is better ??
Hmmmm I would say that Sony G lens is better for videos. But for photos, I personally would go with Sigma.. Yes you get the extra reach with Sony lens but I don't know if I would want f4 and such a big lens.
Lit video bro, that intro tho
Thanks brudda! Something fresh you know.
Nice video!
Could you make an analysis of the sony 18-135 comparing it to this sigma, the sony 18-105,...?
Thanks!
Unfortunately I don't have the access to so many lenses at the same time. But I did kind of touched upon that in the video. I hope at least that was helpful!
Great review. I love this video.
Im glad! Cheers 🙌
Great video... Just one error... Not only for sony a6xxx, it will work on any sony APS-C camera..
Yes Ivan, like the a5100 if someone still has it and the ZV-E10 👍
@@TomsJurjaks it will even work NEX7, also F and FS series cameras...
Best lens for sure!
I bought this lens a few days ago. Pictures are very sharp but seem to be over exposed. I can correct it in manual settings but when I'm shooting in auto the whites can be too high. Especially when zoomed in the exposure is too bright.
What lens did you use on your B rolls on this video? Very nice bokeh. Thanks Toms for this review.
Ohh it has been so long but I think it could have been the a6400 paired with Sony 85mm f1.8 FE
Hey Toms, hope you are doing good!
You forgot the Sony Zeiss 16-70 and their extra 2mm. Could you maybe compare it to the 16-70 in terms of Image Quality?
Thank you
Hey David, yes indeed, I totally forgot to include this lens too. Regarding the image quality - Zeiss is known for its superior quality, but I think Sigma stands very close to it. I don't have that Zeiss lens so can't compare but if you do only photos I most likely wouldn't pay that much more money for Zeiss but would go with Sigma.
@@TomsJurjaks my only Problem is the missing 2mm not the Zeiss Quality. Maybe i will buy the sigma and use Kit lens for the missing 2 mm
If you want the range and don't care too much about the price and size of the lens@@davidc8258 then check out the Tamron 17-70 - it has amazing range (+1mm only though)
@@TomsJurjaks since the Tamron is too heavy and expensive i think i will give the sigma and the Kit lens together a Chance for landscapes :) thank You
The Zeiss 1670 is not much better than the kit-lense image-quality wise, the colors are better though. However it is a nice compact package and one of my favorite lenses.
Thanks so much for your insights. I am actually waiting for this video to come out. When this lens was announced couple of weeks ago, I got excited (though not sure when it will become available in my country) but after watching review videos…including yours…idk but I started contemplating between this lens and the sigma 16mm f1.4.. I know that the latter is a wide and a prime lens so it’s like comparing an apple to an orange…however, 16mm seems versatile to my opinion (can do landscape, can shoot in min focus distance, and even portraits based on your sample shots from previous review) so not sure what lens to get. But anyway, I love the intro, your shots were all beautiful… keep on creating 🙂🙂🙂
Hey Cyne, thanks a lot and yes you are right - both that its comparing apples and oranges as well as Sigma being very versatile, however a zoom lens will always be more versatile. I have the 16mm but see this Sigma 18-50 as a totally different lens - something I would take with me always when I am traveling. 16mm for me is perfect for videos, but for photos I would go with the 18-50 (just my personal feeling). And yes brother, keep on creating 😎💪
Thank you for sharing this! 💕new here! Bell on!! Stay safe and happy holidays ❤
Thanks so much for the support! Best of luck to you too ❄️🙌
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the detailed review. I'm planning to buy this with a Sony A6500 which has image stabilization built in. Would video footage still be shaky with this lens and the Sony A6500?
Wow. Nice intro!
Honest question: you think sigma will add this lens for EF-M mount, too?
Thanks a lot my friend! Ohh I really don't know, but to make a guess - I don't think so. I think EF-M is the worst mount someone can choose because there are literally like 15 lenses to choose from (both Canon and 3rd party lenses) while Sony E-Mount has 200+ lenses. So no one is really interested in making lenses for EF-M mount. At least I wouldn't if I was Sigma. And if I was a user, I wouldn't choose EF-M because of this reason either.
That intro… 😮🎉
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Thanks bro. Nice video. when do the new presets arrive?🙏🏻
Thanks bussy! New presets are actually ready, I just need to put them on the website and do few tweaks. I hope in the next few days I will manage to wrap it up. Will let you know 💪
This compact affordabile zoom len was designed for SONY APS-C camera.
So nice ideas 💡 of the camera 📸
Thanks a lot buddy 🙌
when hypes like these pop up, other lenses gets on sale 👀 do more
It is probably a good lens. However my only lens for my a6600 would be the Sony G 2.8/16-55. Better reach on both ends and really sharp.
No doubt that your Sony lens will last years, but is not an overkill to pay almost 3x more and not even get OSS? Always curious about that.
@@TomsJurjaks You are right on the money part but you also have to pay attention to build quality, the IQ, AF and the seamless work with the body. I am a pro, so it is a tool for me and I bet you won’t buy cheap tools for your trade. All my cameras and lenses are Sony except an old manual focus 1.2/50mm Zeiss lens which I love…
I have come to a very similar conclusion @@MiKaplar all my Sony lenses are performing fantastically and I would not use a cheap Viltrox lens for client work. However, there are also exceptionally good lenses from other brands - like Sigma with their 5-7 year warranty and "art" lineup which are as capable as Sony. So for me sometimes it is hard to justify, but I totally agree that you need the best for your work 💪
@@TomsJurjaks You also right about Tamron and Sigma art lenses. The problem for me is that almost all have some different color, vignetting and flare behavior and speed of AF. Some of them have rings turning in the wrong direction if I remember correctly. Many also extends when you zoom and does not have good weather sealing or not sealing ar all.
However if someone is a amateur shooter (Not you of course) with limited budget - they are more than fine, and can take good pictures with them.
great riview..... and amazing photo.......
Thaaank you 🙌
Very nice sample images and footages :) Is this lens weather sealed?
Thanks! I think it is partially weather sealed. The lens mount has a rubber gasket. But im not sure if all rings has sealing.
Sup Tom your edits are so dope.Do you do tutorials?
Hey buddy, thanks a lot! Yeah I do, check some older videos of mine. Will make new ones begging of the year. I also sell my presets if you wanna check them out at jurjax.com
@@TomsJurjaks ok bro thank you
This focal length to me is not wide enough and. Not long enough as a single lens solution. It's too much of a compromise in focal length for the size and weight,, if that's 16-50 will be a lot more useful.
Or the 17-70mm from Tamron if you don't mind bigger size. For me that would be my choice probably as a single lens solution.
What are you shooting that you need those extremes? Wider than 18mm seriously distorts people and 50mm (75mm on APS-C) is a reasonable portrait focal length. I can see wanting tighter for head and shoulder shots or bird photography or macro but not as a general purpose documentary or environmental portrait lens.
Thanks for review! I have A6000 with kit thing and SONY 55-210 OSS... Will SCENE SELECTION - HAND HELD IN TWILIGHT (one of those camera built-in programs) help with not getting shaken/ unsharp shots since it doesn't have OSS? I understand that photos taken outside on sunny day won't have sharpness problems... Just worried about those taken under not so ideal light conditiins since it lacks stabilization... Better go for the this SIGMA or SONY 18-135 OSS?
Perfect for casual like me, only draw back is no OSS. But if you got A6500, A6600 with in camera stabilization, or a ZV-E10 like I do, I just use Catalyst Browse post stabilization.
I plan on spending more time on filming with my A6300. Looking at upgrading my lens. I film more weddings than anything. From your list, or beyond, which lens do you recommend?
Perhaps a Tamron 17-70mm would be better fit for you. I believe it has VC (its stabilized) and has a better reach. Should be great for your needs.
Thank you Tom for the nice review! Is this lens weather sealed enough to use under small drizzling rain? I am torn between this lens and Tamron 17 70.
Thank you! Yeah small drizzle is fine, i take in drizzle even non sealed lenses or cameras and so far so good 😅
@@TomsJurjaks thanks for your quick reply :)
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