FX30 - Sigma 18-50 or Tamron 17-70? - Well, It Depends
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
- Filmmakers and Videographers argue over Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 - These are two incredibly different lenses for different types of video shooters. In this video we do a comparison between the Sigma 18-50 and the Tamron 17-70 from a video shooters perspective.
Tamron 17-70mm Sony E-Mount:
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Tamron 17-70mm Fuji X-Mount:
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Sigma 18-50mm Sony E-Mount:
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Sigma 18-50mm Fuji X-Mount:
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Sigma 18-50mm For L-Mount:
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After a lot of testing I think you will have an easy time understanding which one of these great lenses that will work the best for you.
Samples and tests are shot on Sony FX30
BTS - Fujifilm X-T4 & Viltrox 23mm F1.4
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Wireless Mic: Rode Wireless Go II
Studio Mic: Sennheiser MKE600
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Field tripod: Smallrig CT-195:
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00:00 - Incredible Different lenses for videographers
00:27 - Specs Sigma vs Tamron
00:43 - Size - The Tamron isn't big
01:30 - Width & Reach
01:43 - Side By Side Test
01:46 - Stabilization Test
02:00 - Crop Problem
02:40 - Side By Side 50 & 70mm
03:20 - Bokeh - Sigma vs Tamron
03:40 - Distortion 1
04:11 - Distortion/Corner Sharpness
05:20 - Bokeh
06:00 - Sharpness
06:35 - Auto Focus Sigma vs. Tamron
07:04 - Focus Breathing Tests
07:45 - Crash Zooms
08:33 - Hand Held Video Test
08:45 - Stabilization Jumps Tamron
09:29 - Stabilization re-test Tamron
10:22 - Gimbal Balancing Sigma vs Tamron - Weebill S
11:36 - Handling & Ergonomics
12:00 - Manual Focus
12:37 - Weather Sealing
13:11 - The Other End of It
14:03 - The Picking
15:05 - No Winner
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I've never seen a better lenses comparison than yourse before!
Thank you, it helps a lot!
Welcome!
And thank you, that's great to hear
Thank you. Information about the aperture range. Been looking all over the internet for this information
My pleasure!
According to B&H website (it's been a minute) Sigma f2.8-22
Tamron f2.8-16
The real, best review. I'm choosing the tamron really soon and I can't wait to get it!
Sweet! I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
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Thanks for the sub! Have you tried the Filmic Base yet?
your video is the best comparing in all the other video i watch. Keep it up bro
Thanks a ton, will do
The best review of this lenses. I really searched that info about shake oss on fx30 and now I’m felling more confident to buy the tamron
Thank you Glad to hear it was helpful!
you got a new sub.. great content
Thank you so much! Welcome aboard!
Thanks a lot for this excellent comparison. I was looking for such a review so I can choose a video lens for my xt4 because Fuji isn't apparently keen to renew that old 16-55 2.8.
I'm not a fan of Tamron for having tested some lenses in the past but this one seems to be a very good one in a pretty affordable package.
The image quality and the construction quality isn't on par with the Fuji lens (I need that aperture ring) but for half the price the discussion seems over. I'm almost sold on the Tamron.
Glad it was helpful!
Talking about quality content! Kudos!
Thank you so much my friend!
Wow this answered everything. I have a Weebill S. Looking to build a FX30 platform cause I need autofocus for events and weddings. Currently a BMPCC4k shooter.
That's gonna be a great setup for that. Have shot some events just like this.
What I love about both of these lenses are how affordable they are, so a videographer really could have both for the price of the Sony 24-105mm. I think the tamron 17-70mm is great for shoots where you'd need that extra reach and VC for handheld, whereas the sigma 18-50mm would be perfect for a lightweight setup to fly on a gimbal. I've made the decision to actually downgrade from Sony full frame because of how much you can accomplish with an FX30 with these two lenses. Great video Thomas!
Totally agree!
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Awesome, thank you and welcome aboard
I use my ZV-E10 with my Tamron and the combo is just perfect for professional use.👌
Great combo
Sigma is the clear choice fot me. I'm still thinking at the 16-55mm f2.8 sony lens, considering it is weather sealed. I wonder if this lens could be balanced on a gimbal at any focal lenght as the sigma 18-50mm, that would be a big win for the sony. I'm shooting outdoor a lot and I am tempted to go with weather sealed lenses.
Nice!
As you saw in the video, even the Weebill S handles the entire zoom range of the weather sealed Tamron without breaking a sweat. So the similar sized 16-55 would probably not be a problem on a gimbal either.
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The 16-55 is an interesting option as it hits the 3rd price tier and rivals options like Sigmas full frame 24-70 (that also lacks stabilization) in price. I think that's why we hear and see so little about that lens, it's a tough sell on paper ;)
16-55 is best, I love it.
talk about barrel distortion, using frame with lots of vertical lines. Thomas know his thing! ill go subs to your channel man.. great content..
Thank you I appreciate it 🙏
Great comparison ! I ❤ Malmo !
Thanks for watching!
I returned Tamron 17-70mm ( Fuji x mount) the next day because it had very bad back focus issues at 70mm. Also at 17mm not very convincing. Got the Fuji 16-55mm f2.8 and was much happier.
So back focus on a mirroless system. Yes it excists for sure😮
Interesting - Bad copy or bad adaptation to the X-mount...
Removing price from the equation. Would you pick the Sony 16-55 F2.8 above any of this two? Cheers.
I don't think so.
The Sony sits in the same price range as the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 (full frame and even if price isn't a factor in this scenario, it can serve as a yardstick when comparing the pros and cons of these lenses. Performance wise the Sony isn't significantly better than the Sigma or Tamron.
The focus breathing on the Sony 16-55 f2.8 seems well controlled. From what I recall it's not supported by the Focus Breathing Compensation anyway, so this wouldn't be a deciding factor.
The AF performance of the Sigma and Tamron are both quite excellent, but we can assume the 16-55 would be slightly better.
Compared to the Sigma you're getting a little extra width and reach along with better dust and moisture resistance. Probably better LOCA performance too on the Sony
Compared to the Tamron you get slightly better performance when it comes to CA, but I wouldn't say the Tamron suffers from any major CA issues. The Sony have an AF/MF switch on the lens barrel and a smaller size. But you're missing out on the extra reach, image stabilization and weather sealing.
So even if price isn't a deciding factor, it's hard to say what the Sony does that much better than any of the other options in my opinion. It is a nice zoom range and slightly more versatile than the Sigma but not so compared to the Tamron.
And if you're going to get into Sony's full frame cameras later on, I'd rather grab the Sigma 24-70 and a fast wide prime for now. Or the apsc Tamron or Sigma f2.8 lenses. So in my opinion (and everyone can disagree if they want) apart from super small improvements in AF and optically on some points. It's hard to say what makes the Sony a much better option unless - one really wants native glass or that 16-55 and size happens to be more ideal than the smaller sigma or the larger but extended reach of the Tamron.
Sorry that was rather long, but that's how I look at these three lenses.
@@ThomasFranssonThanks a lot for the extensive analysis, it is much appreciated and it really helps to put things into perspective. I will take a look as well to the Sigma 24-70, cheers!.
Glad if I'm able to help.
Keep in mind that 24mm might not be quite wide enough for everything (even if I shoot a lot on a 23mm f1.4 myself) sometimes it can be a good idea to have a wider faster prime.
Both are great lenses in their own right, however, I chose the Sigma because of two things when it comes to travel………size and weight.
It's the perfect travel lens for sure
I don't see STEADYSHOT NORMAL option in a6700, there is Active/Standard/Off, which one should I keep for stable footage?
Standard would be just the sensor stabilization and active sensor stabilization plus digital stabilization.
Btw
Thr tamron uses their OLD technology RXD not their newer VXD autofocus tech
Yep, works great on aps-c lenes
I'm using the Tamron and I got disappointed immediately because of the focus issue.
It always goes out of focus when I zoom, even when I turn the zoom ring very slowly
That's too bad, i find it works ok with the FX30 as I demonstrated in the video. What camera are you shooting on?
With a6700 is ok
If you plan to use Tamron 17-70 with IBIS bodies, then forget about it. Tamron will make stabilization glitches, because Tamrons and Sony bodies stabilization can't recognize each other and in the result you might get stabilization artifacts. Specially shooting handheld. That is why I refunded Tamron and got Sigma insted.
Well, lets agree to disagree there, I think my examples in this video supports my stand quite well ;)
Have a great day!
@@ThomasFransson Same thought I had same thoughts for first few months. Until some artifacts got so bad that no software could fix it.
Well, apart from the faulty settings that I showed along with the examples along with samples with the correct settings. I haven't had any issues. During almost a year of frequent use. It's obviously no miracle worker that VC or any OIS for that matter. Some people put too much trust in those instead of using a gimbal when the shots calls for it.
Still just choose which you like better
The tamron is still the objectively better lens
It depends just on which is in your budget
The tamron has been tested a lot with IBIS bodies and no one found this issue. So either this is an user error. Or something broke along the way, maybe time to contact the repair center.
Even if i really like tamron. I use both and finally i sell my tamron cause the size is too big for apsc. It defeat the purpose of apsc
I'm glad you found what's right for you.