This f/2.8 Zoom Lens is Smaller Than Most Primes | Sony 24-50mm f/2.8G Review

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @ElReySupr3me
    @ElReySupr3me 11 месяцев назад +10

    Man that focal length range is perfect for my photography. I really like how small it is, and its weight. If only it had OSS then it would be perfect.

  • @SimeonKolev
    @SimeonKolev 11 месяцев назад +3

    3:20 Just to add here :) Tamron lenses have profile corrections in the camera. My 28-200 has vignette, distortion correction in 7M4. What is only Sony lens extra is the Active Stabilization, Focus Breathing and Focus Map(I think but I am not sure).

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      Ah nice, yeah I think Sony has a small ownership stake in Tamron? So that’d make sense. Other lenses I’ve used don’t have those in-camera though :)

    • @SimeonKolev
      @SimeonKolev 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@benjhaisch there are also rummors Tamron is making some of the Sony lenses, but it is not official info... :)

  • @TaylorTeets
    @TaylorTeets 11 месяцев назад +4

    I'm glad to see you address the 24mm on the zoomed end. That makes the lens considerable bigger if you shoot mostly on the wide side, especially if you compare this to using the 24mm and 50mm compact G lenses!

    • @SilatShooter
      @SilatShooter 11 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed, I like the convenience of a zoom, but the compact primes G 24, 40, 50mm cover this range and maintain the compact size. Be curious to see how this lens compares optically to the compact G primes trio.

  • @patrickjclarke
    @patrickjclarke 11 месяцев назад +9

    "Small for what it is" is the perfect description. The perfect version of this would be f/2.5 and at 24mm the footprint of any of the f/2.5 G Master Primes. Then it's a great argument for choosing it over the three 2.5 primes. All that being said, when I first saw it on the A7C I was like...gross, another big honking lens for E-mount. Please Sony, let's make some SonyCron's (28, 35, 50) at f/2 that are right-sized for the A7C to be an amazing travel, street, and reportage camera system, and give Leica and Fuji a run for the money in that area since Sony AF is just bonkers better than anyone elses.

    • @Kevon420
      @Kevon420 10 месяцев назад

      I wish they would make the a7C series sliiiightly taller to fit in a much better EVF, basically the same one you find the the Leica Q3. I do love those f2.5 G lenses, more of those would be cool. I do wish Sony would do a new version of their old 28mm f2 lens.

  • @ChristophrChan
    @ChristophrChan 11 месяцев назад +4

    2 uploads 2 days in a row?! We’ve been blessed 🙌🏼
    Any update on a review video for the Voigtlander 28mm f1.5?

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад +1

      It’s hopefully incoming along with the thypoch 28/1.4 :)

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад +1

      And yes, it’s been… busy haha

    • @ChristophrChan
      @ChristophrChan 11 месяцев назад

      @@benjhaisch sweet! can’t wait for all the content, and keep up the amazing work Benj :)

  • @thehotdoglover
    @thehotdoglover 11 месяцев назад +4

    I agree on the reverse zoom. I tried the Tamron 20-40 and kinda hated using it for that reason, since I prefer the wide end to be the default.

    • @neethuandthomasphotography
      @neethuandthomasphotography 9 месяцев назад

      I've a few question regarding the Sigma 20-40.. I heard it is sharp ( In Photography ) 20-30 range then at 40 it's soft , isn't it true or sharp in all focal length ? also how does it perform in handheld Videography ? especially in 20-30 range, are there micro jitters while filming handheld ? My Sigma 35 1.4 mostly will have jitters while filming hand held . Sony Cameras does not provide active stabilization for Sony cameras, that's why asking you.

  • @aawonnewton
    @aawonnewton 11 месяцев назад +28

    20-50mm would’ve made this perfect. You could vlog on the wide end and shoot portraits on tight end. Would 100% get this over a 24-70mm though.

    • @dubenick
      @dubenick 10 месяцев назад +4

      But so so so so so so many people say they bought the 24MM GM for flogging and headshots

    • @Riskbreaker2009
      @Riskbreaker2009 10 месяцев назад

      Agree

    • @Riskbreaker2009
      @Riskbreaker2009 10 месяцев назад +1

      Even making the 16-35GMII Irrelevant for most

    • @Amcacs5654
      @Amcacs5654 9 месяцев назад +1

      But now it pairs with the 16-25

    • @NathanHassani-kr4bh
      @NathanHassani-kr4bh 8 месяцев назад

      Another stupid focal length... Just make a 16-50, 18-50...theres literally not a single zoom available in that range for full frame.. Only for apsc.

  • @rafabalaguergarcia690
    @rafabalaguergarcia690 11 месяцев назад +10

    IMO this 24-50 and a 50mm 1.4 is the absolute perfect combo for small weddings. So thank you Sony.

    • @johansphoto
      @johansphoto 11 месяцев назад +4

      The Tamron 20-40 would be a better combo.

    • @gpdoyon
      @gpdoyon 9 месяцев назад

      This lens hits all the sweet spots for me so I ordered one. This lens will probably stay on my camper most of the time.

    • @GuitarRJP
      @GuitarRJP 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@johansphoto I had the Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 - autofocus wasn't always 100%, though the price was great!

    • @GuitarRJP
      @GuitarRJP 8 месяцев назад +1

      I have the Sony 50mm f1.4 GM and have this lens on order. I think it will work for travel as a lightweight setup.

    • @miggyloz806
      @miggyloz806 3 месяца назад

      @@johansphoto slow low light autofocus i had it for a year and that was its downfall. it wasn't to great in low light situations

  • @jrwojick
    @jrwojick 11 месяцев назад +3

    Size, price, and flexibilty are awesome, like you mentioned....the 24mm being at the extended length of the lens is suuuuuuper weird. I would mostly be shooting at 24 so that would annoyme to no end.

  • @lichtstarke
    @lichtstarke 11 месяцев назад +6

    Bold experiment and good direction they're heading. Wish SONY could refresh/upgrade their 24/40/50 G lenses to pair with the A7CR/A7CII.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад +2

      What would you want updated on those? They’re already wildly small

    • @thehotdoglover
      @thehotdoglover 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@benjhaisch Yeah those were specifically made for the a7c. I wonder if they meant to refer to upgrading the f1.8/f2 lenses with G versions. That would be cool.

    • @lichtstarke
      @lichtstarke 11 месяцев назад

      f/2 while keeping the size would be nice 😂@@benjhaisch

    • @stevenwaldstein2249
      @stevenwaldstein2249 11 месяцев назад

      @@lichtstarkeAgreed that f/2 would be nice. Currently trying the larger and heavier Sigma I-Series 24/2, 35/2, 50/2, and 65/2 but there is no 40/2 in that series.

  • @themrgumbatron
    @themrgumbatron 4 месяца назад

    one of the best reviews i've watches on the Sony 24-50mm f/2.8G. highly approachable and concise.

  • @joel.wuestehube
    @joel.wuestehube 11 месяцев назад +3

    I think I would go for 24-50 2.8 rather than 28-70 2.8 at any time. But I already own the 17-50 F4 which would be better as a one lens solution for my personal use cases, Which are mostly nature

  • @Seapatico
    @Seapatico 11 месяцев назад +4

    I'm intrigued, but it does just highlight that all I really want is a high quality 28-50 f2. I don't use 24 much, I don't really need a 70mm 2.8, I just want a 28-50 f2 that is great wide open, like the Canon 28-70 f2, but a little smaller.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад +1

      That’s really my dream photo lens

  • @masterprintmaker
    @masterprintmaker 9 дней назад

    DO YOU HAVE TO REFOCUS while zooming ( as you have to do with the Tamron 20-40/2.8) ?

  • @stevenwaldstein2249
    @stevenwaldstein2249 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for the video. I’ve already got the Sony 24-70/2.8 GM II but right now I only use it on my full size fill frame cameras like the A1 and A7RV. If I buy this it would be for ma Compact “C” A7CR or A7CR. I like your comparison to the Sigma 28-70/2.8 DG DN Contemporary which is what I’m currently using on these cameras and also have the 16-28/2.8 DG DN to go with it. I am only a stills shooter. Also am trying the small G lens trio but think 5his zoom would replace these since I the bag it’s lighter and requires no lens changes. Would you make the switch? Please help me out and let me know. Take care.

    • @stevenwaldstein2249
      @stevenwaldstein2249 Месяц назад

      Follow-up: Got the FE 24-50/2.8 G AND the FE 16-25/2.8 G and very happy with both. Key to me besides its small size was that the zoom rotational direction is the same as all of Sony’s G | GM | GM II direction. Easy to ignore which focal length is in or out as long as the rotational direction is the same throughout the family. Thank you and take care.

  • @zimbabwe0
    @zimbabwe0 11 месяцев назад +6

    This lens is everything I've ever wanted from a Zoom, compact, large aperture, and covers the normal focal lengths (I don't need 50-70mm as that doesn't really match how I see the world). Thank you Sony! Hopefully other companies follow suit

  • @erg1450
    @erg1450 11 месяцев назад

    Benj, I really like your videos, right to the point to topics that really matter to most photographers, please keep providing content. Just one question, on image quality, for the 24=50, did you find it any major trade offs ?.... saw some bloggers claiming that this was sharp in the center and not so sharp at the corners

  • @darrenchen9825
    @darrenchen9825 26 дней назад +1

    I wish the 24mm was on the compact mode.

  • @Kevon420
    @Kevon420 10 месяцев назад +1

    I shoot 28, 35, and 50 all the time and this seems like a wonderful zoom to grab instead of three primes! Nice.

  • @5000Helme
    @5000Helme 10 месяцев назад

    Once you look through your viewfinder you don't care if the tube comes out or in. But for me the elephant in the room: If you are outzoomed to 24mil and then put a Nisi Swift filter on, what requires some pressure, will length and focus stay in place precisely?

  • @garethafon
    @garethafon 7 месяцев назад

    You sold me on this lens man, perfect. The size and weight is so convenient. New subscriber !

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 11 месяцев назад +5

    Totally agree, the reverse zoom is very strange

    • @ninoventurafilms
      @ninoventurafilms 10 месяцев назад

      wow that reversed zoom made me think its weird for me to have it

    • @owenrodgers8020
      @owenrodgers8020 4 месяца назад

      It's a bit like the old canon kit zooms that are smallest at the mid point of the zoom and sort of yoyo out through the range.

  • @evanc8919
    @evanc8919 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love the size. However, there is only one thing keeping me from switching to this from my Tamron 28-75. The fact that where I spend most my time focal length wise, the barrel will be extended. That’s a deal breaker. Basically it’s a small lens except when you’re using it wider than 50 mm.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  6 месяцев назад +1

      It’s bizarre

    • @lopsii902
      @lopsii902 6 месяцев назад

      it is the other way for me, so i prefer it that way (on tamron 20-40mm is the same thing)...it depends on what focal length we like to shoot more

  • @A1000Truths
    @A1000Truths 11 месяцев назад

    Hey Benj, out of curiosity with all your camera systems. Fuji, Sony, Leica and your medium format how do you decide what to use for what ? Personally I had Fuji, Sony & Leica. Ended up cutting Fuji out as both Sony & Leica gave me what I needed for the most part.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      Yeah, Fujifilm is sort of the middle ground between Sony & Leica. I’ve sold off most of my Fujifilm stuff outside of the X100 series.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      Doesn’t mean that I don’t love the fujifilm stuff, just that it’s hard to justify keeping all of it around.

    • @A1000Truths
      @A1000Truths 11 месяцев назад

      @@benjhaisch Got ya, I ended up selling my X-T5 the lenses and getting the A7cii with the 24mm F2.8 & 40mm F2.5. It was getting too much having 3 systems. After seeing your A7cii & R video along with seeing it in person it fit the bill for size and function. Plus the lenses I have for the RV. It also helps they have it in silver

  • @jackpatmoreinc
    @jackpatmoreinc 11 месяцев назад

    Would you recommend this lens (Sony 24-50mm) or the Sigma 28-70mm/Tamron28-75mm lens for an all-in-one, compact lens? I know the Sony is a tiny bit smaller and shorter than the others and you get the extra Sony in-body features (focus breathing compensation, etc.), but you also lose 20ish extra mm of reach and it is a few hundred dollars more. Just wanting an extra opinion!

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад +1

      It’s honestly as simple as knowing which focal lengths are more important to you.
      The easiest thing I’d say issue that if you’re doing video, the 24-50 is probably the better choice and if you’re doing photo, the 28-70 probably makes more sense, but even that is down to personal preference, ya know?

    • @jackpatmoreinc
      @jackpatmoreinc 11 месяцев назад

      @@benjhaisch Sounds great! The APS-C crop on some of the newer Sony cameras would essentially make this a 24-75mm. Thanks, Benj!

  • @DiogoReis
    @DiogoReis 10 месяцев назад

    Regarding the zoom ring, on the sigma, having to turn clockwise to zoom bothers me more than the having the lens extended at 24mm.
    I still can't justify the purchase of the gm 24-70 2.8 II, have tried the sigma 24-70 but send it back because of counterclockwise zoom ring, had the first tamron 28-75, no issues but had the opportunity to sell a year and half ago and have been using the G2...
    I love the g2 in everything it delivers for the price...
    This sony offers a lot without the long end and adds the extra wide angle which for me I think it's more versatile... I think I'm going to give it a try 😃

  • @YTBrettMiller
    @YTBrettMiller 2 месяца назад

    If you had to choose between the 24-50 or 16-25 which would you choose?? I cannot make up my mind!

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  2 месяца назад +1

      totally depends on what you'd be using them for

    • @YTBrettMiller
      @YTBrettMiller 2 месяца назад

      @ I agree. Do you feel 24mm is too tight for vlogging and landscape photography?

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  2 месяца назад +1

      For vlogging, yes, for landscapes, no. But that’s my own preference.
      The winner there might be the 20-70/4G?

    • @YTBrettMiller
      @YTBrettMiller 2 месяца назад

      @ I’ll check it out thanks for the info!

  • @stefanusadrian8398
    @stefanusadrian8398 11 месяцев назад

    how is this lens af and IQ compared to mini primes like fe 24mm f2.8 and 40/50mm f2.5?

  • @whyFINAL
    @whyFINAL 7 месяцев назад

    I can't decide between the Sony 24-50 and the Tamron 28-75. Both lenses are lightweight and have a short focusing distance. I mostly do reportage photos and watch reviews.

  • @kood2560
    @kood2560 11 месяцев назад

    Strange how this one is a reverse zoom. The Sony 20-70mm f4 only extends when zooming out to the longer focal lengths..

  • @PhotoTrekr
    @PhotoTrekr 11 месяцев назад +1

    I might try the lens, but I doubt it will find a place in my bag.

  • @soapa4279
    @soapa4279 7 месяцев назад +1

    The weird reverse zoom on the Sony lens is a deal breaker for me cause it breaks decades of my brain being used to extended out is Zooming out.

  • @JoshFromPerth
    @JoshFromPerth 7 месяцев назад

    Cool review, but why is everyone okay with a wide end being less wide to compensate for focus breathing?
    The 35mm f1.4 end's up being a 42mm haha.. that's not 35mm anymore?

  • @SPDTDL
    @SPDTDL 11 месяцев назад +1

    Was really hoping it would be an internal zoom. Sadly it’s a pass for me.

  • @TedNghiem
    @TedNghiem 11 месяцев назад

    I am probably going to pick this up after I get the FX3.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      It was the only lens I used on my FX3 while I had it

    • @TedNghiem
      @TedNghiem 11 месяцев назад

      @@benjhaisch what did you think of the pairing?

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад +1

      @TedNghiem loved it. 24mm is just wide enough where I can film myself and 50mm is just long enough that I can get enough compression for most things I’d need. F/2.8 is a big plus as well, otherwise the 20-70/4 would most likely be the better choice for the extended range.

    • @TedNghiem
      @TedNghiem 11 месяцев назад

      @@benjhaisch sweet. Cause I already have the 90mm macro. I might want to get the 85mm. But I think with that lens and the macro, I will be set for food videos.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      @TedNghiem oh for sure. The 90 macro is a really nice pairing for this.

  • @chengo51
    @chengo51 11 месяцев назад +2

    It is more logical to start with the "normal" focal lenght of 50mm instead of wide angle. And the big thing here for me is the aperture ring, an absolute must.

  • @jensenperalta7927
    @jensenperalta7927 5 месяцев назад +1

    the only thing I don't like in this thing is the reversed zoom😵‍💫

  • @ooharloo
    @ooharloo 4 месяца назад

    Buy the 24 2.8, 40 2.5, and 50 2.5 or... This lens 24-50 2.8 for the size of a small GM prime. This indeed entice me.

  • @rdog77
    @rdog77 11 месяцев назад

    I liked the video before watching it lol!.....That's how much I like this channel. *I have the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 which is a great Lens that's also a good option. I couldn't be happier with the images.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      Ah thanks so much!

  • @LMPS5
    @LMPS5 10 месяцев назад

    Yea I'm now in Japan and i have to say: I'm not giving up the angle i get with 20 and the tele of 70. For night I'll use my 20 1.8 which is crazy sharp.
    So sorry for me this new lens is useless for me

  • @LilFlash
    @LilFlash 10 месяцев назад +1

    That reversed zoom on sony makes me not to buy it.Almost perfect for what I need.

  • @rickbiessman6084
    @rickbiessman6084 11 месяцев назад

    Probably not the right lens for me... even though it’s kinda close to what I’d like to have, because I’m waiting for the day someone makes a 35-50 f/2.0. If they could make that compact enough, that might finally be the zoom lens I’m interested in picking up. Somehow I just don’t like using zoom lens. I don’t even own one even though it would have been cheaper to buy a Tamron or Sigma standard zoom with a constant f/2.8, or even the Tamron 35-150 f/2.0-f/2.8, rather than the collection of f/1.8 primes I have. But big, not-so-bright-aperture lenses just aren’t my jam. :D

  • @balboa0621
    @balboa0621 11 месяцев назад +1

    I dont see how this is better than the tamron 20-40 2.8.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      I haven’t used that lens, but I’ve heard that optical performance is underwhelming at best. I know multiple friends of mine bought it and returned it, but since I never used it that’s why I didn’t comment. I’m sure some people love it though.

    • @balboa0621
      @balboa0621 11 месяцев назад

      @@benjhaisch it was reviewed against the Sony 20-70 F4 as they both came out around the same time. The online reviews of it were great.

  • @carlosmcse
    @carlosmcse 11 месяцев назад

    Amazing what we call "small". 😅 This is why I love the Leica M system. Small is small.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      Sure, it’s all relative :)

  • @charlesspringer4709
    @charlesspringer4709 11 месяцев назад

    Why do you select clips where you are holding a camera and swinging, waving, and performing the Boston Crab with a Twist, and we can't see any details?

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      I’m honestly confused by this comment, can you be more specific?

    • @charlesspringer4709
      @charlesspringer4709 11 месяцев назад

      @@benjhaisch It is my standard response when I see presentation like that. I learned to hold my hands like a presenter when I was teaching and using a projector quite often. Many people would benefit by resting their palm on a solid object when demonstrating or holding anything. Look at your overhead shots and ask why you are making the shot and do you achieve the purpose. Is there something you are trying to show.

  • @selishots
    @selishots 11 месяцев назад +1

    Tamron has the 20-40 F2.8, it's a fantastic lens for the price and I love that it goes to 20mm.
    That being said I think it could be a bit sharper on the photo side. I hope they make a 20-40 F2 in the same quality as the 35-150 one day.
    I reviewed the Tamron 20-40F2.8 if you are interested: ruclips.net/video/osyVKTnbE3A/видео.htmlsi=lli8ksff5EFHobRI

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад +1

      Nice! Yeah, I saw lots around it when it launched but reviews seemed to be “meh”

    • @selishots
      @selishots 11 месяцев назад

      @@benjhaisch I think a lot of the meh reviews come from it being released after the 35-150. It definitely doesn't have the same quality of that lens, and I wish it did but it also doesn't have the same price point. I also think it's more of a video lens than a photo lens.
      Either way I love that Sony and Tamron and experimenting with unique focal ranges. Would love to see what a 28-70 F2 or 24-105 F2.8 from Sony would look like. It's only a matter of time since canon tried it.

  • @ChongLisDriveThru
    @ChongLisDriveThru 10 месяцев назад

    Love the comments about the "Revered Zoom" Sony 1st party all do this. Sigma is backwards on the Sony system!! Didn't people back in the day say Nikon was all backwards if you were a Canon shooter? That being said. The first zooms I had when I switched to Sony was a Sigma 24-70 and a Tamron 70-180!! Total opposites! Maddening! So just remember Tamron is Sony friendly... sort of... because Tamron puts the focus ring close to the body and the zoom at the far end!! opposite of Sony!! We cant win!! 🤣

  • @WidePhotographs
    @WidePhotographs 6 месяцев назад

    I really wanted the A7cii due to the full frame performance but I rather spend the extra money on this lens and settle with the a6700. I hope the low light performance is not too bad with the a6700.

  • @ItsMeHammie
    @ItsMeHammie 9 месяцев назад

    Smaller than most primes? I mean sure, smaller than most GM 1.4-1.2, but definitely not smaller than aperture equivalent primes 🤔
    Definitely not smaller than the compact Gs

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  9 месяцев назад

      Well sure, but how would it be smaller than f/2.8 prime lenses?

  • @liemsters
    @liemsters 11 месяцев назад

    Nnnnoooiiiccceee!!!

  • @johansphoto
    @johansphoto 11 месяцев назад

    It is bigger than all none f1.4 primes.

    • @benjhaisch
      @benjhaisch  11 месяцев назад

      I’m confused by this phrasing but yeah it’s smaller than my GM primes