the thing is, sensors like the G9 have 20mp and only need the center 8mp for 4k video, which is the sharpest region and gives you 1.4x zoom (extended teleconverter mode) before compression. for stills, you can mount the camera and use High Resolution for equivalent 2x zoom, or just use a format less than 20mp and it will be tack sharp at a fast 1.4 shutter
Coming from a tv/film background, I always associate wide angle lenses with establishing locations or group shots, but never really for single subject shots (except for perspective effects). It makes so much sense in a smaller home studio though.
hey nigel i am not even at internmediate level at making videos but i am making fitness related videos on my fitness channel which is 'fitnessinfinity', i need your help. i mainly shot talking head videos indoor and other times brolls in outdoor light or exercise related videos. i am having standard kit lens of 18-55 when i got canon 80d. i have purchased 24mm pancake lens second hand after watching your videos, can you suggest me lens apart of 18-55 because thats too dark in low light and definetly not good with talking head videos. i would be glad if you suggest me which budget lens to get which can help me with talking videos as well and shooting brolls as well, and how and when to use my 18-55 standard kit lens efficiently, or shall i sell it ;)
Hi Nigel! Congratulations you are really the number 1! I'm starting to make videos for the first time ... do you think I could get close to your quality with a sony alfa 6100? Ciao from Italy!
Thanks for the video. I really never took the sigma seriously because it lacks on lens aperture control and for photos i almost always use aperture priority. For video though, this lens could make a lot of sense, and it is much more rectilinear than the 12mm. The warpy hand motion effect on the 12 is distracting.
Have the 16 for my Sony and have wanted to get it my my gh5. Trying to hold out for the 10-25. You know that things going to be atleast 1300. Great review
This sounds, but if it all comes down to budget, what would be the only lens you'd shoot with? A sigma 18-35 for example with a viltrox speedbooster? If I am right it would be 36-70 on mft, but with the viltrox 0.71 it is a 25-50. I see, it is not for vlog, but it seems like it could be a way more versatile option.
I wanted a fast prime for my GH5S with the best autofocus on a gimbal. You have the sigma 16mm F1.4 from this video but also the summilux F1.7 15mm and the 2 from olympus 17mm F1.2 and F1.8. I don't know what to choose.
Hi Nigel! Great video as always. Was wondering how's the continuous AF on the Sigma 16mm. I am using an Olympus camera and have always worried about the C-AF performance of third party lenses on Olympus body. I know you use Panasonic bodies but if you have any info on that could you let me know, please? Thanks!
The Sigma is sharper than that Panasonic.. wow! You down played it a little bit, but I see a great difference with a shallower depth of field and sharpness coming from the Sigma. The Sigma also has a more dramatic look. Great video!
I know you probably don't have these lenses anymore to test but is there anyway you can test the light transmission of each if you have them laying around? My biggest worry is with the pany having a higher t stop. When in Japan I was set on buying an Oly f1.2 but when I tried it I realized it was actually darker than the Pani f1.8. for video this makes a huge distance. I know with those lenses there was way too much glass. Maybe they are identical but just thought I'd ask
Hello Nigel! Congratulations on the channel and thank you for the videos. I use panasonic gh4 exclusively to record videos and use gimbal a lot for broll. I'm wondering which lens to buy for the gimbal: sigma 16mm 1.4 or olympus 17mm 1.8? I currently use the panasonic 14mm 2.5m and would like to use a faster lens. My gimbal is a Zhiyun Crane V2. Thank you, friend!
I'm looking for image sharpness for landscape photography. I can't see any need for the 12 over the 16. Is there something, based on your experience, that should push me towards the 12? And please, no bokeh :-)
Hi Nigel, does the Sigma have as smooth of a focus ring as the Panasonic? I own Sigma 18-35mm f 1.8 and the focus ring on the Sigma is NOT smooth at all. thanks for the video!
dang man I may have to give this one to the 12mm in terms of image quality... but I will say the 16 isnt far behind at all.. I had the 16 was a pretty sweet lens
if not the summilux, i would get the metabones EF ultra and an APSC Sigma Art lens. I’ve owned the 18-35 but don’t like how touchy the focus is, and it’s massive. Something like f0.98 or f1.27 depending on 1.4 or 1.8 original with ultra 0.71x wish they made this sigma 1.4 for EF mount, not just sony E or m43
Hey, I'm kind of a beginner and I just saw the meike 16mm T2.2. What do you think is better in comparison with the sigma 16mm or what's the difference in general?
I’d say the sigma is a better option unless you’re wanting to have a follow focus. The meike 16mm has a long focus throw and is designed to be used with a follow focus. The sigma is better for all around stuff but the focus throw is focus by wire
Hi Nigel! Great comparison - especially because you didn't go into details for geeks haha I've got a question. I'm a proud user of G7 with 25mm f/1.7, Viltrox EF-M2 and Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8. Is it worth it to buy a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 and maybe 30mm f/1.4 and get rid of the lenses I have right now? Or maybe the better option will be to get Sigma 18-35mm instead? I'm usually filming weddings and some small commercials by myself using gimbal. Best wishes and can't wait to see more content from you :) BYE!
price tag aside, mann im confused wether to get 12-35mm or the 12mm for gh5. i want travel light and only want to have 1 lens with me, shooting day and low light at night. should i choose the zoom and dual IS lens or the sharper and awesome dof and sensor lens!? help me?
What’s your favorite prime lens?
25mm f/1.7 on M4/3 (right now) and Sigma 30mm f/1.4 for E-mount :) Those I've used
My favorite right now is the Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7.
It's a native lens that's great when paired but with my Lumix G85.
My favorites would be my Sigma 16mm f1.4 and my Helios 44-2 (with speedbooster).
panasonic 25mm f1.7 - a true beast for the price!
20mm f1.7 no doubt. It's versatile, it's a pancake so the camera is super compact. It's sharp and fast.
You are amazing man. Just love your high quality humble videos. Especially towards us budget users.
That lighting is impeccable!
After watching your reviews of both lenses, I purchased the Sigma 16mm and I'm very happy with the results. Thank you for what you do!
Love these comparison videos! Great stuff Nigel!
I’m thinking of the 12mm but I’m waiting for the 10-25mm f.7 from Leica. That lens will be a game changer.
1.7
i've watched this video so many times. still have neither lens. but i'm finally buying the sigma....I think. Thanks, helpful as always.
The best Nigel - thanks for making the choice of the 16mm easy for me. ✔️
the thing is, sensors like the G9 have 20mp and only need the center 8mp for 4k video, which is the sharpest region and gives you 1.4x zoom (extended teleconverter mode) before compression. for stills, you can mount the camera and use High Resolution for equivalent 2x zoom, or just use a format less than 20mp and it will be tack sharp at a fast 1.4 shutter
Coming from a tv/film background, I always associate wide angle lenses with establishing locations or group shots, but never really for single subject shots (except for perspective effects). It makes so much sense in a smaller home studio though.
Thanks for that, dear. 😊
hey nigel i am not even at internmediate level at making videos but i am making fitness related videos on my fitness channel which is 'fitnessinfinity', i need your help. i mainly shot talking head videos indoor and other times brolls in outdoor light or exercise related videos. i am having standard kit lens of 18-55 when i got canon 80d. i have purchased 24mm pancake lens second hand after watching your videos, can you suggest me lens apart of 18-55 because thats too dark in low light and definetly not good with talking head videos. i would be glad if you suggest me which budget lens to get which can help me with talking videos as well and shooting brolls as well, and how and when to use my 18-55 standard kit lens efficiently, or shall i sell it ;)
Hi Nigel! Congratulations you are really the number 1! I'm starting to make videos for the first time ... do you think I could get close to your quality with a sony alfa 6100? Ciao from Italy!
Nigel u got me sold on the sigma im going to buy it
Thanks for the video. I really never took the sigma seriously because it lacks on lens aperture control and for photos i almost always use aperture priority.
For video though, this lens could make a lot of sense, and it is much more rectilinear than the 12mm. The warpy hand motion effect on the 12 is distracting.
Maybe the Olympus 12mm f2 is a better choice for vlogging. It’s light and you get an extra light as compared to Panasonic 14mm pancake.
Do you have a link for that shutter button?
Have the 16 for my Sony and have wanted to get it my my gh5. Trying to hold out for the 10-25. You know that things going to be atleast 1300. Great review
This sounds, but if it all comes down to budget, what would be the only lens you'd shoot with? A sigma 18-35 for example with a viltrox speedbooster? If I am right it would be 36-70 on mft, but with the viltrox 0.71 it is a 25-50. I see, it is not for vlog, but it seems like it could be a way more versatile option.
I wanted a fast prime for my GH5S with the best autofocus on a gimbal. You have the sigma 16mm F1.4 from this video but also the summilux F1.7 15mm and the 2 from olympus 17mm F1.2 and F1.8. I don't know what to choose.
Hi Nigel! Great video as always. Was wondering how's the continuous AF on the Sigma 16mm. I am using an Olympus camera and have always worried about the C-AF performance of third party lenses on Olympus body. I know you use Panasonic bodies but if you have any info on that could you let me know, please? Thanks!
Hey I know this is older but why not the 15/1.7mm ?
The Sigma is sharper than that Panasonic.. wow! You down played it a little bit, but I see a great difference with a shallower depth of field and sharpness coming from the Sigma. The Sigma also has a more dramatic look. Great video!
I know you probably don't have these lenses anymore to test but is there anyway you can test the light transmission of each if you have them laying around? My biggest worry is with the pany having a higher t stop. When in Japan I was set on buying an Oly f1.2 but when I tried it I realized it was actually darker than the Pani f1.8. for video this makes a huge distance. I know with those lenses there was way too much glass. Maybe they are identical but just thought I'd ask
Hello Nigel! Congratulations on the channel and thank you for the videos. I use panasonic gh4 exclusively to record videos and use gimbal a lot for broll. I'm wondering which lens to buy for the gimbal: sigma 16mm 1.4 or olympus 17mm 1.8? I currently use the panasonic 14mm 2.5m and would like to use a faster lens. My gimbal is a Zhiyun Crane V2. Thank you, friend!
I'm looking for image sharpness for landscape photography. I can't see any need for the 12 over the 16. Is there something, based on your experience, that should push me towards
the 12? And please, no bokeh :-)
Wow! Your video is so clean like there is no noise, is that GH3 for real? wow, how did you achieved that?
Lighting
Nigel, I wonder which of the lenses you used to film this video.
Just subbed to your channel man, whats the shutter remote you use?
Hi Nigel, does the Sigma have as smooth of a focus ring as the Panasonic? I own Sigma 18-35mm f 1.8 and the focus ring on the Sigma is NOT smooth at all. thanks for the video!
which one, sigma 16mm mft OR sigma 16mm E mount with speed booster? For lumix GX85, please recomend me who knows🙏🏻
Great video. Thanks.
dang man I may have to give this one to the 12mm in terms of image quality... but I will say the 16 isnt far behind at all.. I had the 16 was a pretty sweet lens
The shots of you with the 12mm looked much more detailed
if not the summilux, i would get the metabones EF ultra and an APSC Sigma Art lens. I’ve owned the 18-35 but don’t like how touchy the focus is, and it’s massive. Something like f0.98 or f1.27 depending on 1.4 or 1.8 original with ultra 0.71x
wish they made this sigma 1.4 for EF mount, not just sony E or m43
I need to up date my lents
I love the Sigma. I've only had if for about 2 weeks.
The Voigtlander 17.5 is I think a better option.
It is if you’re ok with manual only glass, I love the voigtlanders but when filming myself I prefer to have a lens with and AF option
found distortions in the sigma 16mm 1.4?
I have Sigma lens and it's damn sharp!
i got both hihihi :D
no joke
both lens are nice but @ the 12mm you can get more in the video because wide angle
good video
Great video, bro.
Thank you!
What about Samyang 12 mm?
I did a video on that lens as well. good, decently sharp just a manual focus only lens
i am always confused about what is 4/3 micro :D what does this lens do actually?
TravelAthlete it is just a type of lens that works on Panasonic. Canon lenses work on Canon, m4/3 works on Panasonic and Olympus.
@@PATASONIC oh, okay, i thought it means lenses which are good with closer shots :D thanks boss.
Hey, I'm kind of a beginner and I just saw the meike 16mm T2.2. What do you think is better in comparison with the sigma 16mm or what's the difference in general?
I’d say the sigma is a better option unless you’re wanting to have a follow focus. The meike 16mm has a long focus throw and is designed to be used with a follow focus. The sigma is better for all around stuff but the focus throw is focus by wire
@@NigelBarros thanks, really appreciate your quick reply, not gonna lie I was a bit lost :D
Hi Nigel! Great comparison - especially because you didn't go into details for geeks haha
I've got a question. I'm a proud user of G7 with 25mm f/1.7, Viltrox EF-M2 and Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8. Is it worth it to buy a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 and maybe 30mm f/1.4 and get rid of the lenses I have right now? Or maybe the better option will be to get Sigma 18-35mm instead? I'm usually filming weddings and some small commercials by myself using gimbal. Best wishes and can't wait to see more content from you :) BYE!
Maaan I miss my g7
What is your most used m43 lens? Asking everyone
I wonder how the sigma compares to the 15mm 1.7
The Pana Leica 12mm is now 3x the price of the Sigma, and 2x the price of the 12-32mm.
I Love Sigma
panasonic much more sharp and clear.. the sigma imo is a better focal length
price tag aside, mann im confused wether to get 12-35mm or the 12mm for gh5.
i want travel light and only want to have 1 lens with me, shooting day and low light at night.
should i choose the zoom and dual IS lens or the sharper and awesome dof and sensor lens!? help me?