Best CHEAP Sony Lens for Video! (Sony 16mm vs. Sigma 16mm)
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1️⃣ Sony 16mm 2.8 (Used)
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In this video, Omar Eltakrori from THiNK Media TV talks about the best cheap lens for Sony mirrorless cameras for making CZcams videos. If you are curious about the best prime lens for a6100, a6400, and a6600, or a cheap wide-angle lens for Sony, then check out this video. Omar covers the must-have lens for making video and filmmaking and the best cheap Sony lens for low light.
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Question of the Day ⚡ Do you notice a difference between these two lenses? Let me know! ****** 🔴 🔴Check out the Sony 16mm 2.8 lens here ➡️ amzn.to/3qjTIg2 🔴🔴
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"You gotta just press record." I love hearing that every day.
The Sigma lens looked way better. However I also wish you'd have shown in the 16-50mm kit lens to compare as well.
The Sony is trying to focus on your practical light and having issues with it. It's quite distracting compared to the Sigma which is buttery smooth and isn't having issues with that background light.
The 3$00 bokeh difference.
Just bought a A6400 + Sigma 16mm for live streaming.
Great video 💯💯💯
Nex6 with the kit 16-50 and the 16mm great photos..
love this system.
Also have an RX100M1 & 3, some fantastic pics from those li'l guy as well.
I really appreciate your real world approach. Most reviews on the lens zoom in on pictures and talk about stuff I can barely see. Admittedly, I am not s professional photographer so that might be the key issue but I really appreciate the no nonsense practical application. Just bought one because of this review
It would be amazing if manufacturers provided T-stop values for their products. The primary reason I will pay more for fast lenses is because even accounting for light transmission differences a 1.4 should be brighter than a 2.8. I love the night so I go for fast glass in the hopes that the T-stop isn't too far off. The option to get good subject separation with a thin plane of focus is a juicy bonus.
The clarity of the Sigma lens is noticeable, but the size of that smaller Sony lens is quite impressive for how good that looks. That might work well for our cockpit someday :) Thanks for this video!
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I definitely notice a difference. The sigma has a sharper image and the color is more saturated.
indeed
I have the Sigma 30mm, but it zooms way too much in. I was thinking of buying the 16mm from Sigma, but the lens itself is so big! This video REALLY helped me! I was thinking "of course no one is gonna talk about using such expensive things as just a webcam, that's silly" - and here you are, showing exactly what I'm looking for! THANK YOU! I just ordered the Sony 16 mm!
Thanks for showing some love to this lens! It's great for the price but most reviwers out there I think they test it all wrong. This thing only has 5 elements and was designed for vlogging/environmental portraits om the cheap. That means far/infinity focus is compromised and it probably has plenty of field distortion because of the simple build, so test shots of landscapes or architecture often make it look really bad. Not saying sony can't make ot better but it is definitely better than the kit lens at what it does best.
I have a Canon M50 and I’ve been wanting that Sigma lens ever since y’all first showed it last year.
Love the stuff! What would be best lens for filming full body golf instruction videos.
I hate the way 12mm looks and 16 or 18 is right. I can knock out a couple more feet to help distance.
Any suggestions as I’m going in circles
Camera is Sony 6400
I do really like the size difference and see it as a bonus to a small package; especially for vlogging.
Exactly what I've been searching for in the last hour. Luckily I found this video! Thanks mate, most likely I'm gonna get one 😉👍🏻
Subbed. This channel is awesome. Always great advise and insight. Love it 🤙🏻
Honestly, was about to buy a sigma 1.4 as I have wanted for a while (real estate videos). Seeing as I’ve been doing well with my f/ 3.5 16mm in terms of light, 2.8 would already let a lot more light in - and as it’s so cheap I’m going to buy that first, and if I’m not happy I’m going to buy the sigma too
This was super helpful. I just got my first camera Sony ev10. Now I know where to start for my starter lens.
you can sharpen your live stream webcam on OBS as well. Right click the camera once attached, filters > sharpen . Probably stick to a 25-35% max.
I'm using that Sony 16mm lens almost 6 years on my APSC sensor cameras. Lens are keep doing great job!
great video, I own the Sigma 16 but not worth for me to get the Sony prime 16, because I already own the kit lens that came with my a6400. If F-stop isn't an issue then the kit lens is great, light, and still get the job done. Just my thoughts. If I didn't have the kit lens, then yes, I might invest in a Sony prime 16 but for vlogging or talking points on a tripod.
I’m using a Canon 70D and I have 6 lenses that I picked up on the cheap but looks great for a hobbies. Just because something is old doesn’t mean it’s obsolete.
I have a Sony-made “Hasselblad” 16 on my a6000 (Hasselblad’s short-lived APS-C camera was really a Sony) and the Sigma lens on a MFT body.
My Sony “Hasselblad” lens cost $149 4 years ago. I used it for every day and street use for 3 years.
I bought my Sigma used for $200 - because of great reviews. Yes - it IS very heavy.
I like both pieces of glass!
The difference for these type of YT videos is not worth $300 imo. Thank you for videos like this.
I think the Sony 16mm is better for outside vlogging if you dont want alot of attention and the size. And the sigma 16mm is great for more indoor on a tripod.
I have a Sony 16 mm 2.8, a Sony 20 mm 2.8, a Sony 50mm 1.8, and a Sony 18-55mm 3.5-5.6.
Essentially, I never used the zoom. And they all have been sitting in a drawer since I got my RX100m5
But I'd like to add an Astro prime and a tele prime, for my new 6600...
the lower f-stop on the sigma lens is why the price tag is so high. also paired with the autofocus on the lens. If you go with the sony 16mm you'll be better off if you use manual focus and have decent lighting so you can keep your ISO low. You wont have as deep of a focus range, but it'll still look nice.
I'm still using the kit lens that came with the M50.
Thanks for the info!
Yesss been hearing hype about the 16mm, thank you for this!
depends on the situation youre recording in but the difference between 2.8 and 1.4 is 1.4 has a warmer background i feel.
Dude, this is so helpful! Really thank you! Blessing
Thanks for the quality contents! 💛✨
My friend I have a question..
Does that Sony lens work with a a7Rii full-frame camera?
or what lens do you recommend at a low price for my a7Rii among these 2 or is there another option?
It does work, but as it is made for a crop sensor (E mount, full frame is FE) it will leave a circle in the full frame...
Id love to use this with zv-e1 does it work with that? Even if i have to crop in a little bit?
Was sigma lens set at 1.4 aperture? You will notice a difference if you shoot in aperture priority mode, to get max bokeh
Thank you for the great overview!
Let me ask you a question. I bought Sony ZV-E10 camera, mainly for recording video lessons (yoga), in my studio that has rather low lighting.
I need your advise about lens. Which one you can suggest me to buy? The point is that I’m not doing “talking head”, I’m working in a 3 to 7 meters distance with a low lightning. Is Sigma 16mm f1.4 is the optimal solution for me, or you can suggest something better? Thanks in advance for your help! 🙏🏻
Thank you for making a more affordable option for this lens! I have a couple MOMENT lenses for my iPhone and they work wonders! Wide screen and fish eye options too.
Do you need to turn up your studio lights with the Sony lens?
The reason I ordered the Sigma (still waiting for it) is that I thought I wouldn't need such bright lights when recording or streaming.
I love your reviews and info.
Thanks for showing the difference so helpful :)
Thank you so much for this explanation :)
Thanks I’m buying the Sony EV 10 and the Sigma16 from your links. You earned it. 👊🏼
I just picked up the 16-35mm gm lens but if I didn’t have the budget for it, I don’t see anything wrong with picking up the cheap lens just to achieve the wide look!
Hi, can I check why is your background light flicking when the Sony 16mm lens is on? Is the lens hunting for focus (because the lens is not letting in enough light for the camera)? Thanks.
You can get the kit lens 16-50 brand new for like 150 and its stabilized but it only goes to f3.5
The only difference I've noticed was in lighting but for a started on doing videos seems like a good option
HUGE difference! Fist off the image is greener, grainier, more cropped in and not as clear. I would say go with the Sigma. :) Still, the Sony isn't bad. Just not as good.
100% agreed. The Sigma looks so buttery smooth and warm tones, the Sony lens doesn’t look as natural, but it’s a matter of cost. I think the Sigma is worth the money premium.
Hello!
I recently purchased the Sony zv e10 camera. It's my first camera ever (i want to use it for filming my youtube video's), so I am absolutely clueless about camera's.
When I start my camera, it doesn't film anything. It's very blurry and you can only see the colors changing, but I can't actually film with it. Is this because I didn't attach an extra lens to it? I thought I could use it without buying a lens.
Or maybe it's something in the settings? I feel like an idiot but if anyone knows please let me know.
Curious, in this comparison video, is the footage we're seeing the raw files or is there any color grading on them?
Thank you.
I bought the objective today. delivery Monday 👌
Great video. BUT I really like that black sweater you're wearing! Where did you get it?
Great review, thanks!
Thanks for the info. Love both lens for sure will be buying the Sony.
Hey there ! I shot a video podcast today, with the Sony 6400 and the Sigma 1,4 16mm but I was disappointed, it had some noise and the focus was off, what could be the problem with the settings or just general ? The background is Dark grey is that maybe the Problem ?
I was on PP7, hat the settings to 25p 50M - 1/50 - 2,8 - iso 500
Even after color grading and noise reduction it wasn’t so focused 😞
It’s so disappointing
I got one more question, would the sony 16mm be great for photography use as well?
I just got the a6400. Planning on getting a rig set up for a CZcams channel. I need all the tips.
I use the Sigma 16mm with the Sony a6400! It's a great combo, especially for CZcamsrs👍
that's what I'm thinking of getting. I wanted the a7c, but I calculated $2,426 for the a7c with my preferred lens. Yikes that's a lot.
btw, do you feel your combo is good for low light videos indoors?
The difference in color alone is vast. Bokeh was also pretty noticeable.
Yeah, I do see a difference. And also, what would the difference be between your camera and the Sony vze10? If I am forking over money, maybe I should get something nicer than the e10. This shot looks good!
A quick tip about the sigma 16mm lenses that you might not know because I didn’t know and there is almost nothing on the Inter. I just purchased this lense to used on a Sony ZV-E10 and unfortunately and be aware, this is a fix lense, meaning you cannot zoom in and out on the ZV-E10 and also you cannot use the digital zoom that comes with the camera because is not compatible unless you mess about with the function on the camera. That’s the only way that you can use the zoom in and out feature from the camera but not the lense.
Nobody talks about using the digital zoom thank you
@@urbangearman that’s why I’m talking about, because nobody talks about, cheers.
Yes there is a good difference. The Sony is not as soft makes things brighter in comparison although very nice and I'd imaging better than the kit lens. The sigma though is very soft and clear, woirth the dough. Thanks for all the great videos.
the autofocus on the sony 16mm f2.8 is horrible, look at the light in the background 2:25 😵💩
Hello Think Media! I am a complete noob to cameras and hoping you can give insight. I have the oldest sony a6000 and I bought that Sony 16mm 2.8 pancake lens. I'd like to use it as a webcam for conference calls but my face is just all blurry while my background is sharp. Hoping you can direct me to a solution. Gladly appreciate it!
Would you recommend the Sony zv e10 for real estate vlogging and property tours?
I don't know where you can find the Sony lens that cheap, but in Canada, the cheapest for that Sony lens is $200 used. In my opinion, the $300 difference is worth it. Where it isn't worth it is the size of the lens. That Sony is way smaller. And I feel like if you're shooting 16mm at f/2.8, then you might as well just shoot with the kit lens at 3.5. It's prob even less noticeable than the difference between these 2 lenses. The Sigma also crushes the Sony in low light being a full 2 stops faster. That's the difference between shooting at ISO 12800 and ISO 3200.
Literally the exact comparison video I needed
The difference between the bokeh is there. The sigma just creates a better bg blur since it can be stopped down to 1.4. Gosh. I’m so tempted to buy the Sigma. This made it even more difficult to decide. That Sony lens is a better value, though. I could purchase additional accessories with the money saved, for sure.
On a crop sensor like APS C, f1.4 isn't really that large an aperture. Its a full frame equivalent aperture is somewhere in the low 20s.
Thanks for the comparison!
Should I use Sony 16/2.8 on my Sony a7iii ? For real estate photography?
Man a nice advice
Thanks a lot
With an f2.8 can you still turn on bokeh mode on the vze10? Or will it really not give you anything?
Thanks a lot for the video! I would like to know which lens should I get for one camera CZcams Podcast interview? Like, two people sitting... Do you use 16mm f/2.8 wide angle?
The wide angle shots on our podcasts are shot with the Sigma 16mm 1.4!
I will try to save for changing my old camera ,thank for amazing sharing
I use the Sony 16mm on my camera and it looks great. I like how small it is. I can put it with a kit lens and my 50mm 1.4 in a sling pack and head out with a super light kit that gets great images and video.
One of the best decisions I made was to invest in Sony GM glass. Owning a 16-35 GM makes the pancake a no brainer for me and my lite kit outdoor vlogging.
I have Sigma 19mm f2.8 and wanted to change it to 16mm f1.4 But it's pretty big and heavy.Wonderful lens
The Sony lens is $300+ in Canada...I think I'm willing to spend the extra $180-200 for the Sigma.
Hey I have a Sony 16mm and the photos keep coming out blurry. Should I take it apart?
both are great for vlogging, but f2.8 doesn’t have oss where as the 1.4 does which is something you definitely want for vlogging
Sony has steady shot
So this video is two years old . What would you recommend getting now instead of the sigma 16 for better video and pictures quality ?
To me, it is worth to go for the sigma, since the image quality is better and sharper. imho If i went with the Sony, I would end up getting the sigma down the road..so better get the sigma right of the bat. Im very perfeccionist about lenses image quality, any type of unwanted blurr is a really deal breaker for me
Is the Sigma a real improvement from the kit 16-50mm lens for the a6400 regarding video ? There is no stabilizazion what scares me a bit, but that background blur is craaaazy !
Absolutely! The sigma is sharper, faster and the bokeh is insane. It’s a must have on any Sony APSC.
@@jordanduncan1168 Thanks bro ! I ordered it! Can't wait to try it ! 🙂
I think the Biggest difference I noticed was the "flicker" that seemed to be present in the background after changing the lens. May not be a technical issue, but overall quality was much the same.
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Unfortunately F2.8 isn't all that fast on an APS-C camera, like it would be on a full frame. You get less light and less bokeh. So the Sony 2.8 would be nice from weight perspective, and better than the kit lens, but it's not punching anywhere close to a 2.8 on a full frame.
The only thing I don't like regarding some of those lenses the small pancake ones is that in low light situations they tend to focus elsewhere.
Where did you get those shelves behind you? Very nice!
So yiu are saying thr 4k video crop can be eliminated with thr sony lens? Please suggest
Would it work for full frame?
I'm just waiting for your review of the new Tamron 17-70 F2.8 VC for run'n'gun work.
Can I use this lens on a sony a7iii? What will the focal lenght beM
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Sigma is legendary. F1.4 is absolutely amazing, even though on a regular basis, you can't vlog at F1.4. It's super overexposed and too sharp, the F1.4 would probably be best for studio work, live streaming, shooting in low light etc. Focus though, absolutely rubbish. Very heavy for vlogging.
Sony, I haven't tested it yet, it's in the mail but it seems to offer 85% of the sigma at much much less weight and most probably a better focus. In my case, the sigma would not balance on my small gimbal, but the sony would. So there you have it.
The e16 2.8 cant use hybrid af - notably the pdaf part - not to mention the outer edge is canon 50 1.4 gen 1 kind of bad.
great video thank youuu
Next question is how much of a difference there is between the Sony 16mm f2.8 and the kit-lens at 16mm 3.5.
The F stops for one, also the 16mm is a prime, no zoom
3.5 has less bokeh
both are god awful lenses
could you compare the sony 16mm vs samsung 22 ultra for vlogging?
That sigma 16mm isn't just good for videos, but photos. I have taken so many great photos from that Sigma. I never even sold it after I sold my aps-c a6300 I kept it once I went full frame.
Yea! And you can totally use crop mode on your full frame Sony!
@@ThinkMediaTV yea thats what I have to use it on.
I love the Sony Pancake lens, for that reason... is a Pancake! Literally fits in my coat pocket even on my a7s!
I've sold and repurchased this lens twice! Everytime I let it go, I miss it.
Awesome comparison!
It's not a lens, it's a body cap! :)