I just bought yesterday . I was battling all these thoughts today about the 2.8 but there were things about the lens I really like . I say that to say you addressed all my doubts lol . Thanks for making this Josh !
FYI - the Sony 135mm GM is a great lens but it’s only f/1.8 and not f/1.4. Canon’s version is the same. I’ve got both and bought this lens also. Very satisfied with what it offers and I’m just a stills shooter. Thank you and take care.
as a growing event photographer, (ive only done 3) I really do love this lens because of its size and im usually walking around for at least 2 to 3 hours. but one of those 3 events were a dark gaming one, so i dont know if i should invest in an F2.8 for those situations but I don't want to give up carrying such a light short lens. i rock the a7r5. i am also interested in concerts so should i bite the bullet now and save up? or is this lens enough??
f2.8 is mandatory minimum in low-light situations, but you could always pick up a cheaper f1.8 prime (such as the 85mm f1.8) for these situations, if you can't justify f2.8 zooms
I haven't used the 90mm macro so I can't speak specifically to that...but it's a solid macro lens. It definitely won't give you the 1:1 ratio that the 90mm will, but at 200mm it still delivers a great, close-focused image and the versatility of having that option in a more traditional telephoto zoom is super nice.
@joshrexford I am also considering getting a 2x telecomverter with it so that I don't have to carry a 200-400 type lens and with teleconverter 1:1 macro seems possible
Subscribed! Thanks for the thoughts on the 70-200 f/4. The Mark 1 version has been on my radar for the longest time and I never pulled the trigger simply because my work rarely requires a 70-200mm.
So glad it was helpful! I was in a similar boat honestly, hadn’t used a 70-200 in years but when this mark ii came out it felt like it checked the boxes I needed and it’s been a great purchase.
I just bought yesterday . I was battling all these thoughts today about the 2.8 but there were things about the lens I really like . I say that to say you addressed all my doubts lol . Thanks for making this Josh !
Ha so glad the video helped in the process! It's seriously such a great lens, hope you enjoy it!
I'm thinking about picking up the mark ii version of this lens for corporate conference work.
Great video
Thanks for watching!
so solid! your lighting is diiaaled
Thanks much dude, means a lot!
FYI - the Sony 135mm GM is a great lens but it’s only f/1.8 and not f/1.4. Canon’s version is the same. I’ve got both and bought this lens also. Very satisfied with what it offers and I’m just a stills shooter. Thank you and take care.
Ah yes, my bad there - thanks for that clarification!
as a growing event photographer, (ive only done 3) I really do love this lens because of its size and im usually walking around for at least 2 to 3 hours. but one of those 3 events were a dark gaming one, so i dont know if i should invest in an F2.8 for those situations but I don't want to give up carrying such a light short lens. i rock the a7r5. i am also interested in concerts so should i bite the bullet now and save up? or is this lens enough??
f2.8 is mandatory minimum in low-light situations, but you could always pick up a cheaper f1.8 prime (such as the 85mm f1.8) for these situations, if you can't justify f2.8 zooms
How are the macro capabilities as compared to sony 90mm macro?
I haven't used the 90mm macro so I can't speak specifically to that...but it's a solid macro lens. It definitely won't give you the 1:1 ratio that the 90mm will, but at 200mm it still delivers a great, close-focused image and the versatility of having that option in a more traditional telephoto zoom is super nice.
@joshrexford I am also considering getting a 2x telecomverter with it so that I don't have to carry a 200-400 type lens and with teleconverter 1:1 macro seems possible
Helpful
This was a great video
Subscribed! Thanks for the thoughts on the 70-200 f/4. The Mark 1 version has been on my radar for the longest time and I never pulled the trigger simply because my work rarely requires a 70-200mm.
So glad it was helpful! I was in a similar boat honestly, hadn’t used a 70-200 in years but when this mark ii came out it felt like it checked the boxes I needed and it’s been a great purchase.
Do we really need nearly three minutes of biography and build up on a ten minute review of the product?
most versatile? no. Best value for the price? Yea.