My Top 5 APSC Lenses 2024 Edition
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In this video I walk through my favorite 5 lenses for the Sony APSC E Mount platform. If you want to read more about these lenses or buy one for youself, here are some links:
Sigma 18-50mm: geni.us/BestZoom
Viltrox 75mm F1.2: geni.us/viltrox75mm
Sony 11mm: geni.us/BestUltraWide
Sigma 16mm: geni.us/Popular
Viltrox 27mm F1.2: geni.us/viltrox27mm
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Gear That I Use & Recommend:
CAMERAS:
For Photo & Video
▸ Sony A6700 (My Favorite) - geni.us/A6700
▸ Sony A6100 (Budget Option) - geni.us/MyFavorite
▸ Sony A7C (Full Frame) - geni.us/FullFrameA7C
For Video
▸ Sony ZV-E10 (Good) - geni.us/ZVE-10
▸ Sony FX30 (My Favorite) - geni.us/BeastASPC
APS-C LENSES:
▸ Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 (Best Zoom) - geni.us/BestZoom
▸ Sony 11mm F1.8 (Best Ultrawide) - geni.us/BestUltraWide
▸ Sigma 16mm F1.4 (Best Wide Angle) - geni.us/Popular
▸ Sigma 30mm F1.4 (Affordable Street Lens) - geni.us/Street
▸ Sigma 56mm F1.4 (Best Portrait Lens) - geni.us/Portrait
FULL FRAME LENSES:
▸ Sigma 20mm F2 (My Favorite) - geni.us/FFSigma20mm
▸ Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 (Best Ultrawide) - geni.us/Rokinon
▸ Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 (Best Do-Everything Lens) - geni.us/TamronV2
▸ Sigma 85mm F1.4 ART (AMAZING Portrait Lens) - geni.us/SHARP85
▸ Sony 50mm Macro (The Only Macro I Own) - geni.us/SonyMacro
AUDIO:
▸ Zoom F3 (Love this Recorder) - geni.us/zoomf
▸ Audio-Technica AT875R Mic (What I Use) - geni.us/at875rmic
▸ DJI Mic (Best On-The-Go) - geni.us/djimice
▸ Acoustimac Sound Panels (Must-have) - geni.us/soundpanels
LIGHTING:
▸ SmallRig RC220D (Great Value) - geni.us/rc220dlight
▸ SmallRig RC220B (My Key Light) - geni.us/rc220
▸ Sofirn SP33 V3 (Best Mini Flashlight) - geni.us/bestflashlight
NICE-TO-HAVE ACCESSORIES:
▸ Feiyu Scorp Pro (Big Gimbal) - geni.us/scorppro
▸ Zyihun Crane M2S (Travel Gimbal) - geni.us/cranem2s
▸ Atomos Ninja V (Recording Monitor) - geni.us/ninja5
▸ SanDisk SD Cards - geni.us/sandisksd
▸ Sony ECM-B10 (Camera Mic) - geni.us/ecmb10mic
Complete Gear List:
▸ kit.co/ArthurR
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Great list, Arthur! My two cents: If you're just getting started, get the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and the Sigma 23 mm f1.4 (surprised you didn't include it!). This combo will cover 95% of your needs - landscape, portraits, street, semi-macro shots, and even use the first one as a webcam. The Sigma 23 mm f1.4 is the best lens for family gatherings, parties, and low-light photos IMO.
Sigma 23mm F.4 probably can't really compete with the viltrox 27mm F1.2 at this point. It is surely smaller and the optical performance can be identical but the F1.2 wins and the bokeh is not as busy as the Sigma and more pleasing. AF are very identical. I got high success rate in both and I really can't tell which one is better or worse so it's a tie for me for AF. This come from my personal experience and I have sold Sigma 30mm and Sigma 23 F1.4 away after I got the viltrox 27mm for a few months. Though one really cant go wrong with either but I like the Viltrox more despite being slightly heavier lens.
I agree, i also have both lenses with you have mentioned. And seriously love them. But if i would find a great deal i still would switch for Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 for the Sony 16-55mm f2.8
@@rsat9526is the difference in bokeh between a f1.4 and f1.2 really that big? I'm curious about it, is there a video with this topic? I would believe immediately that there is a noticible difference between a f1.2 and a f1.8
@@Sony-Fanboy I never said its big? Where did you get that from? I said the bokeh difference is busier on the Sigma. For the record I owned Sigma 23,56 and 1850mm so comparing images between them is something I had to do naturally but the Viltrox is better for me. This does not mean the 23 is bad at all. Beside…. You can pretty much search for the video to see the looks of bokeh on both to thee the pattern easily. While the DOFvis not a vast difference but light performance is very noticeable though on F1.2.
@@rsat9526 dude calm down, there no need to react like so confrontational. My words are not a personal attack. I'm only curious in a sincere way about the bokeh differences between a f1.2 , f1.4 and f1.8...If this Viltrox 27mm is your new favorite lens then it's totally fine. I have read your previous message as well.
Gotta give the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 some love. The fact that it's under $300 is insane considering how good it is. I've seen the Northern Lights, tornadoes, the milky way with it plus it's good for portraits and product photography. Only real downside is that the minimum focus distance is almost 12 inches, but even then the pros outweigh the cons by a large degree.
The Viltrox 27 1.2 is my favourite lens to shoot with, it used to be the Sigma 56 1.4 but you are right about how special the images that come out of the 27 are. Immensely pleasing.
Agreed. It also replaces my Sigma 18-50mm these days. I only pick the Sigma 18-50mm up when I really need wider focal length. For Sigma 56mm F1.4, I really use it a lot less but I plan to sell it for Viltrox 75mm F1.2 for better reach. Back to Sigma 56mm vs Viltorx 27 mm, I feel 56mm and 27mm are not that far apart when really go out. I do get further reach from the Sigma but that's it.....and image quality wise they are almost the same except the Viltrox has F1.2 and more pleasing bokeh.
@@rsat9526 I have both Sigma 56mm and Viltrox 75mm. The latter only comes out in professional portrait shoots, but the 56 is so small. If you can afford to have both, the Sigma is a great thing to be able to take on any trip without worrying about weight
Would you recommend the 27 over 56? It's vastly different focal lengths
@@mohsin_sait yes and no, they are both great lenses, I prefer the 27 in how it renders over all my other lenses, but for portrait, I'd get the 56 first as it's so versatile. For other forms of photography, 27 first. But own them both if you can.
The Sigma 56mm is my sharpest lens. It's fantastic for portraits. The 18-50 constantly surprises me by being sharper than I expected (small and light). The Sony 11mm f/1.8 fills a gap for me. It's a good little lens but I don't use it much. The 16mm f/1.4 is wide and sharp. I've learned to rely on it when I have to shoot in low light.
Lenses I've sold off include the Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS. It just never thrilled me.
I sold off the 18-135. I liked the reach but it too didn't thrill me. Sharpness was ok but it disappointed me to the point of me skipping over it when choosing a lens for the day. I didn't care for the variable focal range.
Good review Arthur. I often return to your channel when I want to learn about new lenses or body's. You give real world reviews that are easy to watch.
The Sigma 56mm is definitely so good. I love it but the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 kinda replaces it most of the time these days. It does the job well enough and more flexible focal length so that I do not have to switch the lens. The only good thing which keep me from selling it for Viltrox 75mm F.2 are budget and focal length. When I got enough saving (soon) I might sell it for the Viltrox 75mm or perhaps get the Sony 70-350mm.
I’d prefer the Sony 15mm 1.4 even though it’s more expensive than the Sigma 16mm 1.4. I adore fully featured lenses that are small. The 15mm magical. It’s 200 grams ❤ with an aperture ring, an extra button and is sharp as a knife. I want Sony to make their own line of G lens primes for apsc
I was coming to comment the same. I’ve owned both, and while the Sigma is fantastic….. the Sony is just that little bit better and sooooo much lighter. The size to me is a big selling point. Arthur is spot on when he says it’s more refined.
Also the lack of the 70-350 on this list baffles me. That lens borderline justifies me keeping APS-C even after getting into full frame.
i got the tamron as my 1 & done type of lens and i haven't been disappointed. owned now for 2years and ive used it on a6400 and now a6600 since ive upgraded. i use it for video and photos
I love the victors lenses so much I’ve started using the 27mm on my RV as my main wedding lens - it’s just awesome! The images out of the 75 are also really special. I was really sceptical about buying them but took the chance and honestly been blown away by both.
Thank you! Interesting selection. There is no right or wrong lenses. Everything is contextually dependent. That is awesome that you have discovered your favourites. If you're on a tight budget but still want a reliable lens for all your photography needs, the Tamron 18-300 is a great pick. Thanks to its power zoom and constant aperture, the Sony 18-105 is incredibly versatile for filming. Obviously these do not cover all scenarios but are single lens solutions for many purposes. Viltrox 75mm seems to be worth to try.
*Out of all 5 of your lens I have 3 or rather one is replaced. I DID have the Sigma 16mm but because I now also own the ZV-E10 it's a bit heavy for this Camera SO...I traded it in for the Sony 11mm f1.4 and NOW, I have the Sigma 18-50mm for all my unboxing videos as well as trying it out for vlogging. Now My Current Lens line-up is (2) Sony Lens the 11mm f1.8 & My FIRST G Lens the 15mm f1.4 AND my New Sigma Lens the 18-50mm & I'd like to thank you for your lens reviews as I bought the Sigma 16mm because of your reviews on it as well as the Pretty much all the lens I currently have. Thank you for your lens reviews*
Those Viltrox lenses might pull me back into APS-C 😮
Good food for thought in your choices, the Viltrox 75mm is on my list, the others, maybe! enjoyable video, as I've come to expect 🥳
Great list. I love going out and shooting street with the Viltrox 75. Such a fun lens
Great list. Surprised these awesome zooms didn't get a mention:
- Sigma 10-18mm 2.8
- Sony G OSS 70-350 4.5-6.3
Agree with 70-350, it is very good AF with older bodies but with new a6700/FX30 AF is ridiculously precise and blazing fast.
Both Viltrox Pro lens are incredible, i'm always amazed when i come back from shoot, the images have really that "wow" special effect, mix of 3d pop contrast, refined sharpness in details and creamy fall-of that you only get on a good full frame lens usually. Wide open the CA are well controlled also, superbe. Btw a 3rd pro lens in on the way, can't wait !
I love your videos and how well you go through gear!
However, I think it is important to note that if you want to shoot wildlife or anything else using a zoom, then you should keep in mind, that Arthur does not do this a whole lot. Me personally, I don't care too much for portrait, and I have little need for multiple wide angle lenses, so I would recommend having the Sony G OSS 70-350 4.5-6.3 or something similar. When I pair this with any of the three lenses you mentioned with the Sigma 18-50mm then I honestly have 99% of my shoots covered. It could be well complemented with a nice prime lens :)
Great video!
I think the Viltrox 13mm f1.4 is missing here. I'd buy that over the mentioned Sony 11 and Sigma 16mm.
I know both Viltrox lenses would be in your list, amazing lenses, sold my sigma 56 and 30 to get 27 and 75 Viltrox
Just sold my Sigma 30 to get Vitrox 27.
So many good options for apsc! My a6700 setups includes:
Sony 16-55mm f/2.8
Sony 70-350mm
Viltrox 13mm f/1.4
If I were to add one it might very well be the Viltrox 75mm
I owned the Sigma 16 f/1.4 when I used APS-C. It is unnecessary big. I would much rather buy the Sony 15.
Now as a full frame user all my primes and my most used zoom (20-70) have aperture ring and I love it.
Great video and choices Arthur! I'm this close into ordering a Viltrox 75 but there's one thing that worries me: is it any good for video work? Wanna use it for my nightlife videos and at first the 1.2 sounded very promising.
For zoom I use a tamron 70-300 because it's not too expensive. Yes it's a FF lens but it does the job well on my a6000!
I own Viltrox lenses over multiple camera systems and LOVE them. I also enjoy the Sony 50mm f/1.8 APSC lens. I own the FE Nifty Fifty and was surprised that there was a crop version. I now own two of these One in Black and the other in Silver/Chrome. Cheers!
Viltrox 27 & 75mm are such great lenses. Also for Fuji.
Great video and teah we need really need a telephoto lens😂. Which one would be better for landscape photography and vlogs: sigma 16mm or sigma 10-18?
The good thing about 1.2 lenses on Apsc: you get the light and not the insane DOF. I love it and it's manageable!
Fascinating!
Okay Athur we get it, these are your top 5, but we still need the next 5
Hahahaha touché. Top 10 list is what you need!
@@ArthurR facts! A good movie always need a sequels. Part 2 please.
@@ArthurR You missed out some options for a tele. Sadly there are not a lot of options out there. The Tamron 18-300 mm looks to be the most promising.
@@OffSurfaceAdventures 18-300 is a big lense which is on APC about 27-450 mm and therefore not a daily use lense. May on a safari you need 450 mm, but then you need a tripod too.
Thank you❤
for telefoto i took the tamron 70-180 f2.8 fullframe gen 1 it is great
I now have the Sony 16-55, Sigma 56, Sony 20mm 1.8 Fe. These cover pretty much all I do. But I did just add the TTArtisan 27mm 2.8 AF to see what all the fuss was about which may or may not be staying. A6700 body.
Thanks, Arthur!
I’ve owned three of these:
Sony 11/1.8
Sigma 18-50/2.8
Sigma 16/1.4
I’ve sold the Sigma though, because at the same distance, and when using Active Stabilization, you essentially get the same compression and fov as the Sigma 16.
Been considering the Sigma 56 1.4 as my next lens, but those Viltroxes are very tempting.
The “extra special” you mention is something I’ve been dreaming about. Hope to get one of them soon!
Solid list
Fire list
No Sony APSC list is complete without the Sony 70-350 G.....that one is a must buy
The studio is getting some nice upgrades!
What do you think about adding a zoom lense, like Tamron 70-300 FE ?
i already got a Sigma 16mm and 18-50 one by following your advices 🙏
Thanks for your video. Maybe you have influenced me since I started watching your channel since buying back into APS-C to accompany my full frame. I have the Sigma 18-50, both the 75mm and the 27mm Viltrox’s, the Sony 15/1.4 but also the newer Sigma 10-18. I buy most lenses used so also have the Sigma 30mm and 56mm. My final APS-C lens is the Sony 70-350mm but would like something more like a 50-133 or 50-200. Keep your reviews coming and take care.
I use the Sony 18-135 (27-202 full equiv). It covered 85% of my photos on Oregon coast camping vacation. OSS, compact and light.
How are you finding the 70-350?
@@timfox5341 I haven’t used it a lot yet but I’m very happy with the field of view it provides for APS-C. I use a 200-600 on my full frame bodies for BIF and in combination with the A6700 i have it’s almost been almost as useful for a much lighter weight. Admit for me only time will tell but happy so far.
@@stevenwaldstein2249 Cheers.
Nice list! But i have a question about the telephoto lens pick.
What about the sony 70-350mm f4.5-6.3? Yes it's expensive but it looks good. Am i missing something? Thanks.
I like mine. I haven't used it as often once I started doing portraits. For wildlife and sport shots, definitely a keeper.
If you want something with a reach on e-mount apsc, there's hardly any way around it. Sizewise its almost the same as the Viltrox 75mm, so its big but still small enough, that I carry it in my bag just in case I need it. I don't have any comparison to other Telephoto lenses, but there's nothing to complain about the optical performance. Silent, fast, sharp. The F6.3 means, that you will not catch a flying bird in the dusk/dawn or at night. But its still ok on a cloudy afternoon with a 1/2000 shutter.
The only real downside is the prize, but even that is a bargain, if you compare it to similar lenses for fullframe. I can definetly reccomend it.
If I select two lenses from the five I would go for Sony 15 mm, f1.4 and Sigma 18-50 mm, f 2.8 (if quality is more important than cost). Thanks, the valuable info, Arthur! 🙏
If quality is more important than cost then you would go for primes IMHO but the Sony 15mm is damn nice and I have been eyeing on it for landscape. Then again, Viltrox 13mm is also too nice at a cheaper price too so I still can't decide lol May be I will go for a telephoto range like 70-350mm next.
The Sigma 18-50 is also a favourite of mine. Soon, I will receive the Yongnuo 11 mm F 1.8. Have you tried this one out? Love to see you do this one.
According to Optical Limits the 11mm has massive distortion (8%). You just can't turn correction off for JPEGs - likely because it's meant to be used corrected.
Certainly an interesting 5-lens lineup there, I certainly couldn't agree more with both the Sigma 16mm and the 18-50mm F2.8 as well. My only gripe with the 18-50 is that its not a 16-50 instead (the old Sony SAL1650 was a favourite in my a-mount days), there is just something special about the 16mm on aps-c. I have no experience with any Viltrox lenses but for one to knock the Sigma 56mm F1.4 off the list, that 75mm F1.2 must be very special indeed. Keep up the great work with the videos, take care. 👍👍
I have the Sigma 18-50, Sigma 56, and the Viltrox 13mm. I felt that the Sony 11mm is just a little too wide for me, and 13mm is more visually interesting to me than the Sigma 16, as brilliant as that lens is.
Now I just crave more, Sony 18-135, 70-350, Tamron 18-300. I need to get out and just shoot more
I have the 18-135 & 70-350....thats a complete package for travel
@@maddybaliga be still my wallet, that sounds great!
thanks fir for sharing 😍😍🤗🤗
I got the Sigma 16mm f1.4 because of this channel (and 1 other channel) for my a6000 and I can´t praise it, or thank you for introducing it to me, enough. i do landscape and astro with it and don´t think I´ll ever use some other
I've been using my a6700 since got it on launch day. My go to lens has been the Tamron 17-70, it is amazing, but it is heavy. I use that for shooting with models. For street photography, love the Sony 20mm, 35mm, and 50mm. I can have one on the camera, and carry two in pockets, for an incognito wandering and street shooting. I have the Sony 70-350mm for wildlife or sport shooting. I'm thinking of getting into videography, and think I'll use my 35 or 50 mm Sony's for that. I also have a Rokinon 12mm Ultrawide, but don't use it that often. For waterfalls and astrophotography, it works very well.
I am looking for a Tele lens as well.
What do you think of Tamron 70-180 f2.8 G2 for APSC?
Great video as always 🍻
Sony 16-55 is my go to lens unless I need a longer reach for sports, wildlife etc. Performance has been amazing across the board.
Hey, thank you for this video. What is your experience regarding the active image stabilization on the a6700 between the sigma 18-50 and the sony 16-55? Which one would you prefer for videos and why?
i got a viltrox af 13mm 1.4 thats a good lens , but as i go into nature i like my tamron combi thatch the 18-300 e and the 150-500 fe , the last one is because it fits in my backpack easy , mobility is important because i travel by public transpoort , bus ore train ore walking 😊
I would like to mention Sony PZ 10-20 f/4.0. I had changed my old Sony 10-18 f/4 for this lens. And the build quality and sharpness are outstanding, Also it is lightweight and compact.
As for telephoto range - Sony 70-350 is a true gem. Sharp openwide at all distances ang gives 525mm equivalent at long end. Probably it is the best lens i ve ever had.
Hi Arthur, I got some question. which one do you choose for shoot video property like school building and big house. Sony 11mm F1.8 or samyang Af 12mm f2 ?
The Sigma 18-50mm is a good choise IF 18mm is wide enough for you. I use 16mm a lot so the Sony 16-55mm is perfect for me.
My one-and-done lens is the Tamron 17-70mm 2.8. I was also considering the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 but because the Tamron is wider and has considerably more reach, has OIS, weather sealed and gives you better bokeh when zoomed-in (70mm vs 50mm of Sigma) then to me it was a no brainer. It is bigger but that doesn't really bother me. For the price, the Sigma is still an incredible choice though. For my street and low light, 23mm Sigma 1.4 -- for landscape Yongnuo 11mm 1.8. I wanted to consider the Viltrox but multiple shops told me that Viltrox is their most returned lens because it breaks in less than a year of use. They also receive multiple DOA Viltrox lenses. So I'm steering clear of the brand ... for now at least
What filter(s) do you tend to use when you're shooting out in the day time fully open at 1.2 - 1.8? I'm really thinking of upgrading my 6400 to the 6700 (or possibly save up more for full frame). I want the IBIS since my main lens, the Sigma 16 doesn't have any stabilization built in.
Usually I ride the shutter, but often I use a variable ND
Running the two viltrox also in my lens line-up meanwhile. I would love to get rid off my Tamron 17-70 but there is not really something to replace it, while the Sigma 18-50 ends up at 50 any meanwhile my next lens to take things up at the long end is my Sigma 100-400 which would make it a gap from 50 to 100. We definitely need something to fill in here. I personally would add a zoom lens on the short end, either the Tamron 11-20 which I own or the Sigma 10-18.
Only 3 lenses I own are the Viltrox 13 1.4/27 1.2/75 1.2. Everything I need
Would love to see a budget version of this. Some of the new chinese companies have crazy quality lenses for under $200.
It’s going to get there eventually. Not enough options at the moment. Especially zooms.
What telephoto zoom lens you recommend for sony apsc?
I just found the new Yongnuo 11mm f/1.8 is good too, I wish you have reviewed it.
When is the 70-200 f2.8 APSC equivalent coming 😭😭
i have the sigms 18-50mm 2.8
viltrox 75mm 1.2
sigma 16mm 1.4
probably gonna get the viltrox 27mm soon
The advantage with APSC Sony Cameras and Lenses are compactness, so I would choose Venus Optics Laowa 9mm 2.8 Zero-D, Sony 15mm 1.4 G, from here I will jump to full frame Lenses ! Fx Zeiss Loxia Distagon 2.8 T* (I do not need aperture 1.4 !), Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8 T* ZA (a few month ago I saw one as low as US$180 included taxes at my local store and they had five of them for US$360 each), Zeiss Batis Sonnar 85mm 1.8 T* (I do not need aperture 1.2 !). Remember there are a lot of full frame Lenses that can be used on Sony APC Cameras ! In total, this set will be more compact and light weight than Arthurs set.
To me I owned Sigma 18-50mm, 30mm (sold), 56mm, 23mm (sold)..... I can pretty much say this with confident that the Viltrox has stepped up their game and Viltrox 27mm F.2 has become my favourite and default lens these days. The quality is toooo good to be true for what it costs. I am looking to sell the Sigma 56mm for Viltrox 75mm F1.2 soon.
which has better image quality, wide prime lens or wide zoom lens? Such as Sony 11mm F/1.8 or Sigma 10-18mm F/2.8?
I personally got the 15mm and I love it, the sigma just looks so huge compared to the sony
Hey Arthur do you use promist filter ? Or Not ? That’s a nice collection of apsc lenses
I have a few, but I don’t use them!
Oh okay I watching your video of the sigma 50mm. Thanks for your pronto respond
here before buying a6700; thanks!
Have the same body, had the same concerns - after tons of reviews I’ve got a Tamron 17-70mm. If you are planing some serious video work Sigma 18-50 lacks optical stabilization.
Lens for macro?
i'm so glad that viltrox managed to get their design language to align with their strides in quality. it may seem like a small thing, but man those older lenses just screamed "cheap."
I sure wish that I had had that 11 mm lens on Friday with the massive aurora borealis. But USD 500 is a bit of a stretch for such a niche lens.
Love that Seiko Sumo (I guess)❤
SPB - it’s one of my favorites.
@@ArthurR love that colour, 👌🏼
Sigma 16mm or 30mm for street, landscape and maybe close ups? /: idk, I struggle so hard
The Sigma 18-50mm and the Sony 18-135mm keep me on APS-C. If not for them, I'd just go full frame since nearly all the nice fast APS-C primes will be as big or bigger than equivalent FF primes when accounting for higher ISO capability.
The 27mm and 75mm Viltrox lenses for example are equivalent to a 40mm 1.8 and 107.5mm 1.8 respectively. The Samyang 45mm 1.8 FF lens is much smaller, lighter, and cheaper. The fast 107.5mm or any tele lens really is harder to find, let alone staying compact in FF. But the Viltrox 85mm 1.8 would be close enough in my opinion and that's also smaller, lighter, and cheaper. The Sigma 16mm 1.4 is big compared to the Samyang 24mm 1.8 but there's even more options at this wide end especially since f1.4 is appx f2.1 FF equivalent so less than a stop slower at f2.8 can save a lot of size.
I just need to figure out if I'm more of a zoom person or a prime person long term. Right now I prefer zooms, but I'm also pretty amateur and producing a lot of mediocre pictures between good ones using zooms. So medium/long term I'll see what happens but I definitely think primes favor FF whereas compact zooms favor APS-C.
This is actually my list to build a kit and then buy a second body. I'll be happy when I have all of them
Sony 70-350mm?
If only it was an F2.8 or F4!
True but I still think it's great and only really proper telephoto available for APS-C. But looks like Sigma might release 50-140 or 50-135 f2.8 so fingers crossed. Also interested in that Laowa one
@@ArthurRThen it would be a 1.5kg lens and not 625g. Also, f2.8 on that lens would be to shallow DOF for a purpose that this lens is made for - try to catch a bird in flight with F2.8 and 350mm and pray that the whole bird is equally in focus.
70-350 is amazing lens!
Nice 👍
Viltrox 27mm f1.2 vs Sigma 30mm f1.4mm comparison please!
Sigma 18-35 f1.8 on a 7Artisans adapter is by far still the best zoom for the APSC bar none :)
I have the sigma prime trio. I find the 16mm to lack some clarity… granted, it’s much wider so my expectations should be different, but focus and sharpness seem to me to get better as the focal length gets longer from the 16 to 30 to 56mm, the longer being the crispest. Maybe it’s the bokeh fooling me.
Arthur, please TOP ANGULAR (NO FISH EYE AND NO AUTOFOCUS LENS! 🙏
My Sigma 18-50 is broken after only one use. Stopped focussing did a software update and still not focussing. I'm sending it back to Sigma tomorrow
Since I bought the tamron 18-300mm it's my always on lens.
300mm is perfect for wildlife and also portraits of people.
18mm has a very close focal distance.
I sold the sigma 18 to 50 as it was not wide enough with 18 and also not tele zoom enough with 50.
Wow, surprised to see the Sigma 56 out of your top 5.
I was hoping Viltrox 13mm 1.4 will be in your list.. care to share why? 😊
The Sony 11mm. The Viltrox 13 is great, but in my mind having an 11, 13, and 16 is redundant.
Do you think Viltrox will make a 50ish mm pro lens?
there is a new flagship series coming out called lab. it is full frame. the first lens will be 135 1.8 and 50 1.2 will come soon
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Wow. Viltrox dethroned sigma 56 😮😮😮
Maybe it 2 more year we could find a 70 -150 f2.8 or sigma 50 - 130 f2.8
When is the sigma 50-100 coming out 😭😭
i have all 4 sigma primes, and viltrox 27 1.2 too. I will be selling it. There is nothing to justify monstrous weight, size and atrocious vignette at 1.2 - sigma 23 has better af in video and photo, only slight vignette wide open, and it is much smaller and lighter. Pros of the viltrox are small - punchier colors, slightly better sharpness wide open, slightly better bokeh, aperture ring. I think apsc shooters are just enamoured with 1.2, or 0.95 etc. your photography gets better with time at f2.8 or f4, not at 1.2))
I find Sony's lens selection frustrating, it makes me want to jump ship to Fuji camera.. but the sigma 18-55 and viltrox lenses might be just the Sony lenses I was looking for.
it just feels like i am pushing the algorithm to let the content creators know what i want to see more off right now😂
Interesting video and selection. My personal top 5 for in combination with my A6700 would be
- Sigma 23mm f1.4
- Sigma 30mm f1.4
- Sigma 56mm f1.4
- Sony 16-55mm f2.8
- Sony 70-350mm f4.5-f6.3
Wow. Surprised the Sigma 56mm F1.4 didn't even make the list!
Let me guess before watching: Sony 16-55G, Viltrox 27mm/1.2, Sigma 30mm 1.4, Sigma 10-18/2.8 and Sony 18-135. 😀 Haha, watching till the end of the video and found only one of them was selected, the 27mm/1.2. 😅
I'd be surprised if he'd picked the Viltrox 27 and the Sigma 30mm since they'd only be 3mm or 4.5mm FF equivalent apart.
Come on, the Sigma 85/1.4 DG DN ART with superb picture quality and a very fast AF have the same weight, like the viltrox 75/1.2 - for sure I would take the Sigma.
But sigma is F/1.4 and nearly two times more expensive than viltrox.
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my top five
sigma 16
sigma 16
sigma 16
sigma 16
sigma 16 all the wayyyy
f 0.95 brightin star