Timecodes!! 00:31 Overview of the 50mm, 55mm, & 56mm 02:02 Sigma 56mm SHARPER THAN Zeiss 55mm?! 02:47 Why is Zeiss 55mm UNSHARP on Crop Sensor Cameras?! 03:13 Zeiss 55mm Sharp on FF Cameras?! 04:18 Using FF Lenses on Crop Bodies in Video? 04:36 Sigma 56mm APS-C VS Sony 85mm FF!! 04:53 Using Sigma 56mm on a FF Camera!! 05:18 Video AutoFocus 05:54 Specs of All Lenses 06:20 Sigma 56mm NO STABILIZATION! 06:59 Price!! 07:25 Should YOU Buy the Sigma 56mm? 08:19 Is IT the BEST Portrait Lens for APS-C? 09:01 Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
I love how you referenced Tony Northrup's old video about Full Frame lenses on Crop bodies & perceptual mega pixels. Totally true. I see so many pros & reviewers on youtube rave about how sharp some FE lenses are on their crop body yet I'm thinking, "You'd likely get a sharper image & save money/weight if you just got a good crop lens instead." Anyway, thanks for being one of the few who understand this concept.
It depends on the lens. Lower quality lenses perform poorly on apsc since you are cropping a poor picture to begin with. Good quality glass like the gm series will be an excellent option if you can afford them. My Tamron 28-75 is sharper on my a6500 than any of my apsc zooms
FF lenses would normally be better on crop sensors because the smaller sensor is only capable of using the good central parts of the FF lens image circle.
@@davidteer80 Agreed but putting a full frame lens (poor or great quality) on a full frame body will always give you sharper/better results than putting on that SAME lens on an APS-C body (unless you use a speedbooster).
@@caldera878 A misconception. Putting a full frame lens (poor or great quality) on a full frame body will always give you sharper/better results than putting on that SAME lens on an APS-C body (unless you use a speedbooster). Tony Northrup explains it better in the video Jason referenced but here's a quick explaination. Any given lens is able to resolve a certain amount of megapixels. Every lens has micro-imperfections in the way light transitions to the sensor (due to refraction, front/rear surface smoothness, etc.), therefore, even Otus lenses can never reach/resolve 100% sharpness. The higher the lens quality, however, the closer it gets to 100%. When using a smaller sensor, a smaller section (the center) of the lens is used. As a result, any imperfections is exaggerated. Think of aiming a laser at a hotel window a mile away. Any 1mm movement your hand moves makes the laser at the hotel move by several meters or more. Make the window smaller & those errors will amplify. Also notice the laser dot is about the same size a few feet away but it gets noticeably larger a mile away. Likewise, any micro-imperfections will be amplified/exacerbated when using a smaller part of the lens because you are essentially cropping into the imperfections making them larger.
@@ikoyDaPnoy nonsense. Also that Tony Northrup video was nonsense. And Jason's explanation here is also.. wait for it.. nonsense. Putting a full frame lens on a crop body is absolutely NOT like a digital zoom. At all. On any level. What I really think is that the misconception about full frame lenses on crop bodies stems from the difference in pixel pitch for older FF sensors, versus that of the crop sensors. In the not too distant past, typical full frame sensors were topping out in the 20-30 MP range, while at the same time, crop sensors were topping out around 24 MP. Meaning, crop sensors were actually showing MORE detail per unit area. The problem is that, up until quite recently, our lenses were resolving like shit. All the crop sensors were doing, was exposing how poorly our lenses were resolving, and our full frame sensors just weren't good enough to do that, so we thought they looked better. In a world in which today we have full frame lenses that out-resolve even our highest MP full frame sensors, this is no longer the case. So now, if you were to throw a top level FF lens onto a high MP FF camera (D850, A7RIII, Z7, etc.), and put that same lens onto a standard 20-24 MP crop sensor camera, you'd likely get VERY similar (read- almost identical) results (at least at the center of the FF sensor, where the full crop sensor image would lie.. obviously there's be fall-off further out towards the edges of the FF image). I'm really shocked that this FF/Crop misconception even still exists, with so many amazing crop sensor options out there now.. and so many high megapixel FF options that REALLY mirror crop sensors in their performance issues (since they share similar pixel density).
I think it's clear as day, that if you're looking to stick with a sony a6500 for a while, then the sigma wins hands down, but if you're trying to save money, then the difference between the sony and the sigma is negligible and the OSS is a lifesaver if you're using an a6000/6300. For me I knew I was only using an APS-C camera temporarily, so I bought full-frame lenses to use when I eventually upgraded to the a7iii. If I didn't care about upgrading to the a7iii, I probably would've stuck with APS-C lenses, the decision's simply about what you want to do with your gear!
OMG! You are life saver. No one on RUclips channel explain so well with Full frame and Cropped Sensor. How is work and such..I really understand now. And I was confused what lens will work with my D500 Cropped Sensor since I want my Portraits ( Family, kids...) Look like 85 1.4 look. Now I know which one I would go..Yess the 56 or 55 f1.4 🤩🤩🤩...Thank you so much.. Really...
I've been using the Sigma 56mm for a while and can report great results. I use it for street photography. It's my new go to lens. What the lens makers should be thinking about is a high quality 70-200 zoom for aps-c. By that I mean lighter and maybe even cheaper
A high quality aps-c lens has to deliver higher resolution than any ff lens. That's why it will never be cheap or small. Fujis aps-c 100-400 is actually bigger than Sonys ff version.
Great review Jason! I just got mine and confirm the sharpness & lack of CA & distortion. Hopefully Sony or Sigma will add a 8mm-16mm f/4 & a 16-50 f/2.8 with the new aps-c body!
I'm planning on getting the A6400, but not sure between the 50mm 1.8 OSS or the Sigma. The 56mm Sigma looks great, but no stabilization kinda kills it for me. That is, unless I had a gimbal. Alas, that will probably have to come later.
@@FictusFilmsPROTrailers I got Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS. Main reason was the lack of IBIS on a6400. Although it was a little bit softer compared Sigma prime lenses, it did fairy good job thanks to the OSS. I could get much lower shutter speed in low light situation without bumping up ISO. Last year i upgraded to a6700 and recently i’m getting interested into vintage lenses. Man, you gotta try out Helios 44-2 lens! It’s 58mm f2.0, it’s cheap, takes picture like film camera(actually it was produced in film era) and swirly bokeh is absolutely 🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌 if you are on APSC, you can try it with a speedbooster. It’s kinda soft when it’s wide open, but i think it’s worth a try. If you are not pixel peeping, i would highly recommend it!
One can get a 1.4 lens from sigma on a APS C light camera and get the same result as 2.0 full frame. If you need mobility while taking photos, if you go outdoors, APS-C is a good choice.
55z is an excellent lens for A6500. Very very sharp pictures with beautiful colors and nice bokeh. I love it. Before 55z I used Sony 50mm. And it's a great lens for it's own price. It's sharp, it has stabilization and it's cheap.
Hi I had the 50 1.8 oss and I think i'll buy it again. For me it s more important his superb bokeh instead of Sigma's sharpness. If you put a photo on social media I think yoyu can't see any difference on sharpness but you can apreciate a smooth bokeh. Excuse my english.
Jason, you are my favourite RUclips reviewer. Informative, fast paced (not too fast) and funny. Really glad you didn't review the bed sheets in this video. 😏
As a long time viewer i must say your videos are awesome, just keeps getting better and better (already very good). Have had the A7Rii with GM lenses since release but also recently purchased the a6500. Love the form factor of the a6500 with the Sigma 16,30 and 56mm, finally some really good crop lenses. The 56mm is my favorite and it is so much lighter to haul around when you dont need the resolution or low light capability of the FF. You are my favorite youtube sony channel :) Keep up the good work in 2019 and keep those videos coming, happy new year from Norway!
Just found your channel. Great to have a good Sony community member to refer to. Helpful info while I deliberate what first lens to upgrade to on the a6000. Cheers!
I’m torn between the 56 and the 30 1.4’s. Both provide excellent renditions of subject with beautiful bokeh . Both have weather protection around the mount and both are relatively light , with the 56 being the smaller of the three lenses; as there is a 16 mm also . If after trying these , which did you think worked best for portraits?
On Aps-c cameras, 16 is wide angle, 30 is normal and 56 is short telephoto. 56=85 in Full Frame so that is a popular focal length for portraits Go with the 56.
If we’re talking portraits in general, the 56 is the way to go. Shallower DOF, faster and more accurate AF, as well as sharper compared to the 30. But if you regularly take group portraits (for instance 3-4 people) the 30 is not a bad choice either. Easier to compose since you don’t need as much room to use it.
I just picked up an a6100 and have a 16mm on the way. I think I’ll add the 56mm to get a good variety of focal lengths for different use cases. I don’t think the 30mm will be necessary for me, as the 16 is supposed to be quite versatile for anything other than close up portraits.
The 56 is hell of a lens and taking account of price , size and sharpness of that lens of us hard to beat . If you cannot afford the 56 then the older 60 mm is no slouch . It may have 2.8 aperture compared to the 1.4 on the newer lens . However , a little deeper aperture is no bad thing to ensure sharpness in the photo where and when you need it most . In short ; those sigma lenses are really good and come highly recommended .
Hi Jason big fan of your videos. Need some advise, i have the canon 15-45 kit lens and the efm 22 prime lens. If i want to buy a third lens which one should i buy ??? I prefer prime lens.
I bought my Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS crop sensor lens for right around $200 dollars used. That is a smidgen of what the other two lenses cost (and only a portion of what the Sony lens cost new). I am quite happy with the OSS lens and it suits my needs perfectly. I also use a Sony 85mm f/1.8 lens on my A6500 and like the results very much... I enjoy portraiture and might someday grab a used 56mm Sigma if one ever comes available. I also have several legacy lenses which I like for portraiture...
Hey Jason, say if you already have a full frame setup, is there much reasons for buying an aps-c setup? Sometimes I wonder if the weight difference is worth jumping to aps-c.
The aps-c bodies combined with a small lens are one-hand cameras and they fit into most jacket pockets. It's a huge difference whenever you have to do something else besides taking pictures. Whenever I go trecking, or I have to carry luggage, play with the children, tickle the wife and so on, the smaller camera is the better choice. And I still prefer it for street photography, because it's less intrusive
The Sigma is aps-c only. Only you can decide, if you need 50 or 85mm, it's a huge difference. Maybe you could rent a 24-105 for a day and find out, which focal length you really use in real life situations.
had the zeiss 55mm, but sold it to get the sigma 56.4 & some extra $ towards the sigma 35.4 FE. Have the flare issue on my 56.4 (not sure if that's all copies of the lens), but it's fixed by using the hood.
Nice vid. I would love to see a 16-50 1.8 to get the f stop equivalent as well as the focal range. For me the sigma primes are great because that F1.4 is a F2.1 equivalent which ain't bad!
Thanks Jason Vong! Your videos have helped me a lot getting into photography. Always concise and to the point appreciate it. As far as new lenses from Sigma a 24ish mm f1.4 for under $500 would be ideal for the a6500. I love the native colors from Sigma and could not see paying a 1000 for a Sony prime going on a a6500.
They have a 16mm and a 30 already so probably not Gona happen. Id sooner love to see an affordable APS c telephoto lens. Like a 85 105 or 135 1.4 for less than 1000.
Wow Jason just the information I was looking for. I have a a6500 and purchased a 56mm sigma as a Christmas gift for myself since it got raved reviews :D But I am really looking at going full frame and getting at A7III in the new year. I was debating should I still keep the 56mm sigma for the A6500 or would it be a waste of money. But it seems like you answered my question exactly. I should consider just buying the Zeiss 55mm instead so I can use it both on APS-C and FF! This means I can use it on the A7iii at 55mm or use it on the a6500 as roughly a 85mm equivalent. Would there be any other reason besides price to keep the 56mm sigma? Thanks again and Happy New Year!
Hi Jason. I’m new to your RUclips channel. Watched a few videos on what lens is beast. But still contemplating. Can you help me pick which lens is best use for street/portraits photography please? Thanks. Or maybe just a lens multi use for all- with a very sharp focus like perfection. I’m a clutz when changing lenses. lol. So I try my best to carry atleast 1 with me. 50mm or 85mm or 40mm? I own a sony a7iii. Thanks! Please get back to me asap. I’ve watched your video on the Tameron and ZBatis lens. Which one is better for my photography need? Any recommendations?
Thanks to Sigma for making me keep my a6000 much longer. The Sigma 16 mm f/1.4, 30 mm f/1.4, and this 56 mm f/1.4 are amazingly sharp lenses on crop bodies, even at widest aperture. I hope Sony or another third party will make fast zoom lenses for crop bodies like 16-55 f/2.8 which are lacking on the Sony APS-C E-Mount lineup for now. Always great comparison from you Jason #apscisnotdead
I’d love to see the images on an a6000 vs the a7iii and the 85 1.8 especially in low light. This 56 is generalized as the best portrait lens for apsc but yet people are still going full frame anyway. I’d love to know where the 56 on a crop body falls short of the 85 on a full frame. Thank you for the review. 👍🏻
As you have seen in the video, there is not much of a difference between the 56mm APS-C and the 85mm on fullframe. Even when it comes to lowlight performance, there shouldn't be sooo much of a difference. The A7RIII will still be a bit better due to it's ISO performance, even though the lens "only" has f/1.8, but it shouldn't be a giant difference. If you really want to take big advantage of full frame's lowlight capabilities, you have to use something like 85mm f/1.4 or even f/1.2, where it get's really expensive, large and heavy of course.
Jason hello! Please can u help!? I got camera a6400, I do a lot of bathroom remodeling and kitchen, can u please recommend which is good lens for small space bathroom to make nice video and for kitchen too ??? Please let me know your recommendation! Thank you!
Is there any way you could share the sample images comparing the 85mm 1.8 full frame and the 56mm apsc? I'm trying to decide whether to upgrade to full frame or just get the 56mm and stick it out with apsc and id love to have a closer look at the images.
what would you recommendation for a6500 for zoom and wide? shoot i shouldnt watched this first before i brought my sony 55mm 1.8 for $700 for my a6500 :(
Happy New Year Jason all the best in 2019! Had been waiting for these comparision you've checked them all(even the FF 85mm setup), nice vid as usual keep up the good work.
Cool video Jason, happy new year! In my opinion, there's nothing like the Zeiss 55mm f1.8, full frame, or APC. Hey you mentioned hopes to see Sigma come out with a 12mm, have you seen the Venus Laowa 12mm f/2.8? I recently got it for doing architectural photography, would love to see a review on that if you get your hands on one of them. Hook me up with one of them T-shirts!
Hi Jason! thanks for the comparision :) I was wondering, does it make much sense to get the Sigma 56mm if I already own the the 30mm? I'm considering getting the 16mm instead
Really depends on your usage. I have the 16 and love it for vlogging but its pretty much limited to vlogging or really open shots. I'm trying to decide if I should buy the 30 or sell my 50oss for this lens then eventually get the 30 later. Btw if you want an example of it I have a mega vlog from crusin the coast were I used the 16mm exclusively to give you an idea
Timecodes!!
00:31 Overview of the 50mm, 55mm, & 56mm
02:02 Sigma 56mm SHARPER THAN Zeiss 55mm?!
02:47 Why is Zeiss 55mm UNSHARP on Crop Sensor Cameras?!
03:13 Zeiss 55mm Sharp on FF Cameras?!
04:18 Using FF Lenses on Crop Bodies in Video?
04:36 Sigma 56mm APS-C VS Sony 85mm FF!!
04:53 Using Sigma 56mm on a FF Camera!!
05:18 Video AutoFocus
05:54 Specs of All Lenses
06:20 Sigma 56mm NO STABILIZATION!
06:59 Price!!
07:25 Should YOU Buy the Sigma 56mm?
08:19 Is IT the BEST Portrait Lens for APS-C?
09:01 Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
So you can use eye af on the a6500 with the sigma? I have an A6000 with a sigma 16mm, but the eye af won’t work. Am I doing something wrong?
@@subie0787 did you assign Eye AF to a button?
Jason Vong yes I assigned it to the AEL button. It works just fine with my Sony 18-105, but not the sigma for some reason
@@subie0787 a6000 doesn't support continuous EyeAF, if that's the matter.
Yu Yip i use single shot af with ael button as eye af when photographing people. Guessing it doesn’t work with the sigma
I love how you referenced Tony Northrup's old video about Full Frame lenses on Crop bodies & perceptual mega pixels. Totally true. I see so many pros & reviewers on youtube rave about how sharp some FE lenses are on their crop body yet I'm thinking, "You'd likely get a sharper image & save money/weight if you just got a good crop lens instead." Anyway, thanks for being one of the few who understand this concept.
It depends on the lens. Lower quality lenses perform poorly on apsc since you are cropping a poor picture to begin with. Good quality glass like the gm series will be an excellent option if you can afford them. My Tamron 28-75 is sharper on my a6500 than any of my apsc zooms
FF lenses would normally be better on crop sensors because the smaller sensor is only capable of using the good central parts of the FF lens image circle.
@@davidteer80 Agreed but putting a full frame lens (poor or great quality) on a full frame body will always give you sharper/better results than putting on that SAME lens on an APS-C body (unless you use a speedbooster).
@@caldera878 A misconception. Putting a full frame lens (poor or great quality) on a full frame body will always give you sharper/better results than putting on that SAME lens on an APS-C body (unless you use a speedbooster). Tony Northrup explains it better in the video Jason referenced but here's a quick explaination. Any given lens is able to resolve a certain amount of megapixels. Every lens has micro-imperfections in the way light transitions to the sensor (due to refraction, front/rear surface smoothness, etc.), therefore, even Otus lenses can never reach/resolve 100% sharpness. The higher the lens quality, however, the closer it gets to 100%. When using a smaller sensor, a smaller section (the center) of the lens is used. As a result, any imperfections is exaggerated. Think of aiming a laser at a hotel window a mile away. Any 1mm movement your hand moves makes the laser at the hotel move by several meters or more. Make the window smaller & those errors will amplify. Also notice the laser dot is about the same size a few feet away but it gets noticeably larger a mile away. Likewise, any micro-imperfections will be amplified/exacerbated when using a smaller part of the lens because you are essentially cropping into the imperfections making them larger.
@@ikoyDaPnoy nonsense. Also that Tony Northrup video was nonsense. And Jason's explanation here is also.. wait for it.. nonsense. Putting a full frame lens on a crop body is absolutely NOT like a digital zoom. At all. On any level.
What I really think is that the misconception about full frame lenses on crop bodies stems from the difference in pixel pitch for older FF sensors, versus that of the crop sensors. In the not too distant past, typical full frame sensors were topping out in the 20-30 MP range, while at the same time, crop sensors were topping out around 24 MP. Meaning, crop sensors were actually showing MORE detail per unit area. The problem is that, up until quite recently, our lenses were resolving like shit. All the crop sensors were doing, was exposing how poorly our lenses were resolving, and our full frame sensors just weren't good enough to do that, so we thought they looked better.
In a world in which today we have full frame lenses that out-resolve even our highest MP full frame sensors, this is no longer the case. So now, if you were to throw a top level FF lens onto a high MP FF camera (D850, A7RIII, Z7, etc.), and put that same lens onto a standard 20-24 MP crop sensor camera, you'd likely get VERY similar (read- almost identical) results (at least at the center of the FF sensor, where the full crop sensor image would lie.. obviously there's be fall-off further out towards the edges of the FF image).
I'm really shocked that this FF/Crop misconception even still exists, with so many amazing crop sensor options out there now.. and so many high megapixel FF options that REALLY mirror crop sensors in their performance issues (since they share similar pixel density).
Great Video. As a photo hobbyist, I have no regrets on the sigma contemporary lineup.
I think it's clear as day, that if you're looking to stick with a sony a6500 for a while, then the sigma wins hands down, but if you're trying to save money, then the difference between the sony and the sigma is negligible and the OSS is a lifesaver if you're using an a6000/6300.
For me I knew I was only using an APS-C camera temporarily, so I bought full-frame lenses to use when I eventually upgraded to the a7iii. If I didn't care about upgrading to the a7iii, I probably would've stuck with APS-C lenses, the decision's simply about what you want to do with your gear!
Yep that sums it up!
You nailed that prediction, 16 to 50 2.8 Sigma is here! It is great!
OMG! You are life saver. No one on RUclips channel explain so well with Full frame and Cropped Sensor. How is work and such..I really understand now. And I was confused what lens will work with my D500 Cropped Sensor since I want my Portraits ( Family, kids...) Look like 85 1.4 look. Now I know which one I would go..Yess the 56 or 55 f1.4 🤩🤩🤩...Thank you so much.. Really...
It is fun just to watch you and your antics!!
"Clear 🍑 day" favorite line!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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I've been using the Sigma 56mm for a while and can report great results. I use it for street photography. It's my new go to lens. What the lens makers should be thinking about is a high quality 70-200 zoom for aps-c. By that I mean lighter and maybe even cheaper
A high quality aps-c lens has to deliver higher resolution than any ff lens. That's why it will never be cheap or small. Fujis aps-c 100-400 is actually bigger than Sonys ff version.
U r my fav youtuber for sony content
Great review Jason! I just got mine and confirm the sharpness & lack of CA & distortion. Hopefully Sony or Sigma will add a 8mm-16mm f/4 & a 16-50 f/2.8 with the new aps-c body!
Another great comparison video!
Thank you!
@@JasonVong damn funny, good sense of humour.... finally you come down to something which is affordable.... Thanks you so much...
Great video as always. You are almost to 100k!!! Good job buddy
I'm planning on getting the A6400, but not sure between the 50mm 1.8 OSS or the Sigma. The 56mm Sigma looks great, but no stabilization kinda kills it for me. That is, unless I had a gimbal. Alas, that will probably have to come later.
Dude i just got A6400 and hesitating between Sony 50mm 1.8 OSS and Sigma 56mm so bad. What lens did you get?
@@Popcorn_0update?
@@FictusFilmsPROTrailers I got Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS. Main reason was the lack of IBIS on a6400. Although it was a little bit softer compared Sigma prime lenses, it did fairy good job thanks to the OSS. I could get much lower shutter speed in low light situation without bumping up ISO. Last year i upgraded to a6700 and recently i’m getting interested into vintage lenses. Man, you gotta try out Helios 44-2 lens! It’s 58mm f2.0, it’s cheap, takes picture like film camera(actually it was produced in film era) and swirly bokeh is absolutely 🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌 if you are on APSC, you can try it with a speedbooster. It’s kinda soft when it’s wide open, but i think it’s worth a try. If you are not pixel peeping, i would highly recommend it!
One can get a 1.4 lens from sigma on a APS C light camera and get the same result as 2.0 full frame.
If you need mobility while taking photos, if you go outdoors, APS-C is a good choice.
Thank you for the comparaison ! Still waiting 24 1.4, vs 28 F2! Happy New Year!
To the point review , no nonsense discussion, No doubt about which option is right for different camera users
55z is an excellent lens for A6500. Very very sharp pictures with beautiful colors and nice bokeh. I love it. Before 55z I used Sony 50mm. And it's a great lens for it's own price. It's sharp, it has stabilization and it's cheap.
Hi
I had the 50 1.8 oss and I think i'll buy it again. For me it s more important his superb bokeh instead of Sigma's sharpness. If you put a photo on social media I think yoyu can't see any difference on sharpness but you can apreciate a smooth bokeh. Excuse my english.
I just ordered this today, so happy to see this video and my decision 🎐
Thank You So Much Buddy 🤘
Jason, you are my favourite RUclips reviewer. Informative, fast paced (not too fast) and funny. Really glad you didn't review the bed sheets in this video. 😏
thank you Mark!
Just sold my 50mm OSS, and picked mine up last week and I absolutely love it!! It's a bokeh MACHINE!
Considering that myself
Sigma?
i want them to make the Sigma 18-35 a native E mount
As a long time viewer i must say your videos are awesome, just keeps getting better and better (already very good).
Have had the A7Rii with GM lenses since release but also recently purchased the a6500. Love the form factor of the a6500 with the Sigma 16,30 and 56mm, finally some really good crop lenses. The 56mm is my favorite and it is so much lighter to haul around when you dont need the resolution or low light capability of the FF.
You are my favorite youtube sony channel :) Keep up the good work in 2019 and keep those videos coming, happy new year from Norway!
Sigma listened to your request. they just released not 16 but 18_50mm 2.8. .
The comparison I’ve been waiting for. Great job as always!
Just got my Sony a7ii the other day and I’m super exited to get out and shoot!
I love my 56mm F1.4.
Would you please compare the lens to Samyang 50mm F1.2?
Just found your channel. Great to have a good Sony community member to refer to. Helpful info while I deliberate what first lens to upgrade to on the a6000. Cheers!
Has sigmas pin sharpness popped Zeiss's Zeiss Pop? Or does it depend what you prioritise? Sharpness or colour/depth rendition?
Amazing video Jason. And a very happy new year.
I like the energy! 🔥 keep it up jason
Nice review sir Jason! ♥
Great review. Just ordered a Sigma 56mm for my Canon M50. Keep up the good work!
I’m torn between the 56 and the 30 1.4’s. Both provide excellent renditions of subject with beautiful bokeh . Both have weather protection around the mount and both are relatively light , with the 56 being the smaller of the three lenses; as there is a 16 mm also . If after trying these , which did you think worked best for portraits?
On Aps-c cameras, 16 is wide angle, 30 is normal and 56 is short telephoto. 56=85 in Full Frame so that is a popular focal length for portraits Go with the 56.
If we’re talking portraits in general, the 56 is the way to go. Shallower DOF, faster and more accurate AF, as well as sharper compared to the 30.
But if you regularly take group portraits (for instance 3-4 people) the 30 is not a bad choice either. Easier to compose since you don’t need as much room to use it.
I just picked up an a6100 and have a 16mm on the way. I think I’ll add the 56mm to get a good variety of focal lengths for different use cases. I don’t think the 30mm will be necessary for me, as the 16 is supposed to be quite versatile for anything other than close up portraits.
The 56 is hell of a lens and taking account of price , size and sharpness of that lens of us hard to beat .
If you cannot afford the 56 then the older 60 mm is no slouch . It may have 2.8 aperture compared to the 1.4 on the newer lens . However , a little deeper aperture is no bad thing to ensure sharpness in the photo where and when you need it most .
In short ; those sigma lenses are really good and come highly recommended .
which one is better for photos and videos?
Have You compared the Rokinon / Samyang 50mm F1.4 with the others? Happy New Year!
Happy new Year Jason!
Happy New Year!!
Hi Jason big fan of your videos. Need some advise, i have the canon 15-45 kit lens and the efm 22 prime lens. If i want to buy a third lens which one should i buy ??? I prefer prime lens.
I bought my Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS crop sensor lens for right around $200 dollars used. That is a smidgen of what the other two lenses cost (and only a portion of what the Sony lens cost new). I am quite happy with the OSS lens and it suits my needs perfectly. I also use a Sony 85mm f/1.8 lens on my A6500 and like the results very much...
I enjoy portraiture and might someday grab a used 56mm Sigma if one ever comes available. I also have several legacy lenses which I like for portraiture...
Happy new year!
Happy New Year 🎆
Would you recommend the sigma 56mm or the Sony 85mm? Would be using it on a a6400. Would mostly be doing portraits.
Awesome reviews, been very happy with my lens purchases since buying my a7rii thanks to your in depth reviews and real world applications. Thank you!
thanks mason! 😀
Your Videos are always on point!
That intro was 🔥 🔥. Sharper than any of those lenses!
Really considering getting the Sony 50 1.8. It’s an older lens but still holds up pretty well, and the prices on that now are very tempting.
New to the channel but I've definitely become a fan!
Happy New Years!!!
That was exactly what I was looking for. On your pcitures the 56mm on APSC seemed to have even smoother bokeh than the 85mm on full frame.
I have an a6400 and i want to buy the sigma, but im still not so sure about no stabilization with less light
Hey Jason, say if you already have a full frame setup, is there much reasons for buying an aps-c setup? Sometimes I wonder if the weight difference is worth jumping to aps-c.
I honestly haven't used the a6500 much since the a7RIII and a7III came out. The battery life is just too good on the FF right now.
Much appreciation! ✌️ Have a Happy New Years and see you all in 2019 🥳!
The aps-c bodies combined with a small lens are one-hand cameras and they fit into most jacket pockets. It's a huge difference whenever you have to do something else besides taking pictures. Whenever I go trecking, or I have to carry luggage, play with the children, tickle the wife and so on, the smaller camera is the better choice. And I still prefer it for street photography, because it's less intrusive
Using the a6500 does the Sony 85mm 1.8 give you that much more reach over the sigma 56mm? Or would you get the 56mm?
Look for nikon lens simulator and put it at 84mm and 127mm. That is the difference
Will do. Thanks!
For sony a7 iii which lens i should go between sigma 56mm 1.4 or sony 85mm 1.8 or sony 50mm 1.8?
Please help me on it
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The Sigma is aps-c only. Only you can decide, if you need 50 or 85mm, it's a huge difference. Maybe you could rent a 24-105 for a day and find out, which focal length you really use in real life situations.
The video I have wanted to see! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!!
This video only compares center sharpness. No info about corners, bokeh, vignetting, distortion, af speed ...
Happy New Year!
had the zeiss 55mm, but sold it to get the sigma 56.4 & some extra $ towards the sigma 35.4 FE. Have the flare issue on my 56.4 (not sure if that's all copies of the lens), but it's fixed by using the hood.
Nice vid. I would love to see a 16-50 1.8 to get the f stop equivalent as well as the focal range. For me the sigma primes are great because that F1.4 is a F2.1 equivalent which ain't bad!
This is a great video with awesome comparison between lenses...good job!
Hey Jason! What do you think about using the 85mm 1.8 on a apsc?
if you know what you're doing, it's great! otherwise for someone new, it might be way too tight
Thanks Jason Vong! Your videos have helped me a lot getting into photography. Always concise and to the point appreciate it. As far as new lenses from Sigma a 24ish mm f1.4 for under $500 would be ideal for the a6500. I love the native colors from Sigma and could not see paying a 1000 for a Sony prime going on a a6500.
They have a 16mm and a 30 already so probably not Gona happen. Id sooner love to see an affordable APS c telephoto lens. Like a 85 105 or 135 1.4 for less than 1000.
Love the content Jason!!
Wow Jason just the information I was looking for. I have a a6500 and purchased a 56mm sigma as a Christmas gift for myself since it got raved reviews :D But I am really looking at going full frame and getting at A7III in the new year. I was debating should I still keep the 56mm sigma for the A6500 or would it be a waste of money. But it seems like you answered my question exactly. I should consider just buying the Zeiss 55mm instead so I can use it both on APS-C and FF! This means I can use it on the A7iii at 55mm or use it on the a6500 as roughly a 85mm equivalent.
Would there be any other reason besides price to keep the 56mm sigma? Thanks again and Happy New Year!
You should do a video comparing all 3 sigma lenses 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm. Like which lense would be good for specific situations or styles!!
Hi Jason. I’m new to your RUclips channel. Watched a few videos on what lens is beast. But still contemplating. Can you help me pick which lens is best use for street/portraits photography please? Thanks. Or maybe just a lens multi use for all- with a very sharp focus like perfection. I’m a clutz when changing lenses. lol. So I try my best to carry atleast 1 with me. 50mm or 85mm or 40mm? I own a sony a7iii.
Thanks! Please get back to me asap. I’ve watched your video on the Tameron and ZBatis lens. Which one is better for my photography need? Any recommendations?
Congratulations on the excellent review. I'm using Sigma 16mm F1.4 which produces clear and beautiful images.
That was great information! Thanks Jason!!
Love your videos. Keep up the great work.
Sigma 56mm f1.4 or 30mm for portrait??
What lens are you shooting this vlog with?
hope this guy will be sony ambassador! well explained love ur channel❤
Was looking at buying this lens instead of the new Sigma 85 1.4 for my Sony A7R3. Since the R3 is 42 megapixels. Any thoughts?
I always enjoy your videos
Thanks man!
Fun video! Keep it up my friend. Happy new year!
New to watching your videos and loving them! I'm happy to see a creator into sony. hope to see a lot more in 2019
Been shooting with the 55 1.8 for a few years on my a6000 with no issues at all. Can't really even tell a difference when I put it on my a7iii either.
Here from the future to tell you sigma came out with a zoom lens 18-50 2.8 not 16mm , but he called it close enough lol
I just might have to get this lens for my a6500. Would love if Sigma would make an ultra wide f2.8 to replace my not so great 16-70mm f4
Thanks to Sigma for making me keep my a6000 much longer. The Sigma 16 mm f/1.4, 30 mm f/1.4, and this 56 mm f/1.4 are amazingly sharp lenses on crop bodies, even at widest aperture.
I hope Sony or another third party will make fast zoom lenses for crop bodies like 16-55 f/2.8 which are lacking on the Sony APS-C E-Mount lineup for now.
Always great comparison from you Jason #apscisnotdead
Sony have No history of looking after its ? millions of Apsc camera owners and have been content to let Sigma look after their optical glass needs.
I'm not a portrait person but I'm loving the low light and bokeh performance on my a6000! And it's light and sharp!!!
I’d love to see the images on an a6000 vs the a7iii and the 85 1.8 especially in low light. This 56 is generalized as the best portrait lens for apsc but yet people are still going full frame anyway. I’d love to know where the 56 on a crop body falls short of the 85 on a full frame. Thank you for the review. 👍🏻
As you have seen in the video, there is not much of a difference between the 56mm APS-C and the 85mm on fullframe. Even when it comes to lowlight performance, there shouldn't be sooo much of a difference. The A7RIII will still be a bit better due to it's ISO performance, even though the lens "only" has f/1.8, but it shouldn't be a giant difference. If you really want to take big advantage of full frame's lowlight capabilities, you have to use something like 85mm f/1.4 or even f/1.2, where it get's really expensive, large and heavy of course.
I would love to see more comparisons too, especially for bokeh! I'm glad he touched on the topic in the video, though :)
@@officialtiimo just watched a Brandon Cole video and the bokeh on the 56 was a lot rounder than the cat eye bokeh on the 85.
@@Jml2475 that video wasn't really all that useful because he wasn't using the 56mm even close to wide open
@@officialtiimo that is true.
Brand new subscriber - Just traded in my canon kit for the Sony A7iii. Your vids have been really helpful. Keep 'em coming!
Jason hello! Please can u help!? I got camera a6400, I do a lot of bathroom remodeling and kitchen, can u please recommend which is good lens for small space bathroom to make nice video and for kitchen too ??? Please let me know your recommendation! Thank you!
Indoors in such tight spaces I would go for Samyang/Rokinon 12mm lens or possibly even the 8mm, you need all the width you can get.
Thank you so much for your recommendation!
The Zeiss 55mm 1.8 is an absolute unit. Picking them up used for $200-$300 off the retail price would be a solid choice 😁
Where did you get that jacket? I like it.
Is there any way you could share the sample images comparing the 85mm 1.8 full frame and the 56mm apsc? I'm trying to decide whether to upgrade to full frame or just get the 56mm and stick it out with apsc and id love to have a closer look at the images.
Yes! Was waiting for this video!
hope you didn't mind the wait!
My favorite lens for Fuji was the 16-55 2.8 so I would love for Sigma to make this for aps-c Sony
I would love a full frame ultra wide angle like the 14mm 1.8, just not as big.
Please what did you use to protect the body of the camera shown at 6:27 mins?
I would love to see a sigma zoomlens for aps-c Sony camera's. Something like a 16 - 50mm F1.8 to get a similar look as the fullframe 24 - 70mm F2.8
Thanks for the comparison video. I'm very happy with the Sigma 56mm and will sell my Sony 50mm.
Excellent comparison as always, Jason! Happy 2019 and can't wait for your take on the rumored new APS-C high end Sony, whenever that's released!
Thank you for the knowledge your dropping,for the difference of each lens 🤙🏼
Thank you for the portrait lense comparisons! Really helps us crop sensor bois
what would you recommendation for a6500 for zoom and wide?
shoot i shouldnt watched this first before i brought my sony 55mm 1.8 for $700 for my a6500 :(
Jason! The 56 1.4 only for Sony camera mount? I just look online.i am using Nikon D500Dx Crop sensor.
Happy New Year Jason all the best in 2019! Had been waiting for these comparision you've checked them all(even the FF 85mm setup), nice vid as usual keep up the good work.
Amazing vid jason! Thanks so much for the amazing work! ✌️
Cool video Jason, happy new year! In my opinion, there's nothing like the Zeiss 55mm f1.8, full frame, or APC. Hey you mentioned hopes to see Sigma come out with a 12mm, have you seen the Venus Laowa 12mm f/2.8? I recently got it for doing architectural photography, would love to see a review on that if you get your hands on one of them. Hook me up with one of them T-shirts!
Hi Jason! thanks for the comparision :) I was wondering, does it make much sense to get the Sigma 56mm if I already own the the 30mm? I'm considering getting the 16mm instead
Really depends on your usage. I have the 16 and love it for vlogging but its pretty much limited to vlogging or really open shots. I'm trying to decide if I should buy the 30 or sell my 50oss for this lens then eventually get the 30 later.
Btw if you want an example of it I have a mega vlog from crusin the coast were I used the 16mm exclusively to give you an idea