Sony FE24-50mm f/2.8G vs. Sony's 3x Compact Prime Lenses
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
- The new Sony FE24-50mm f/2.8G lens is really challenging my three Sony Compact Prime lenses for doing street photography. In this video, I discuss which CP's I may sell because they might be replaced by the new Sony zoom, and why.
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I thought this video would include an actual test with sample images, not just some commentary about the lenses.
its coming
I really like the 20-70 F4 G. I often pair it with the 70-200 F4 Macro G II. I could see the 24-50 F2.8 being a good alternative, but the only time F4 is an issue for me is Astro, and I find the 20mm wide end so useful for landscape and architecture. I definitely prefer a zoom while traveling because I always have what I need handy, and it’s so much faster to frame up a shot. Imagine my wife and kids standing around waiting for me to pull out a lens, swap lenses, put away a lens, zoom with my feet, then pull out another lens, swapping lenses again, putting away the lens, and zooming with my feet again to get a different composition dozens of time at a location. Some of that is inevitable to get a good perspective and composition, but I like to minimize my chances of the family moving on without me.
Good points all! I love my 20-70 also :)
The 24-50 G is my go-to-super compact, versatile, and crisp. With crop and digital zoom, it’s tough to beat.
I still prefer the the small g lenses I mean for travel u just can’t beat how compact they are I get that u don’t have to switch lenses with the new zoom but still once it’s on it’s like 3 times bigger So if the goal is compact and sharp and more subtle to people around . I’m still on board for the compact g lenses .
it's great to have choices!!!!
for street and travel with A7C I prefer the discreet compact primes 40mm and 24mm G.
For me the zoom makes the A7C too bulky but I can see its usefulness in certain scenarios
totally get that.
Thanks PM-R. Cheers
right back at you Gerald...
Alright... so, what have you decided? It is already more than a month;)
Thanks again. Need to think of the glass as too full and not half empty. I have these four lenses like you and own both the A7CR and A7CII for my travel kit. The 40mm f2.5 is the small prime I use with the 24-50/2.8 G but it’s potentially loosing a place in my travel kit to my older Zeiss Batis 40mm f2 CF which is bigger but still very light. Above 50mm I try to use either the Sigma I-series 65/2 or 90/2.8 since Sony has left that space open. Also will often consider taking my Zeiss Batis 85/1.8. You also convinced me to take on the FE 70-200/4 MACRO G OSS II. So in my bag the 24-50/2.5 G and 70-200/4 GII are mounted on these bodies and the primes come along for the ride. By the way you should consider the Haoge LH-S245N Bayonet Square Metal Lens Hood for the small Sony G primes. I love mine. Also still own all my GM and GMII lenses but they are only getting use with my full size full frame bodies like the A1 and A7RV😢. Take care and I always enjoy your videos.
Follow-up: I believe you are a Sony Artisan so it might not be a question you can answer outright but have you tried and compared the Sigma I-Series 24/2, 35/2, and 50/2? Of course there is also the 20/2 and 65/2 if you prefer those focal length not to mention the smaller four at 17/4, 24/3.5, 45/2.8, and 90/2.8. Would you consider using any of these between 17-90mm ? Take care.
You are correct. I am an ambassador for Sony but... I love the Sigma glass but it's HEAVY and BULKY with much larger filter sizes than the Sony offerings. I truly stay with Sony glass partly because you cannot get 30 fps on the a1 with any aftermarket glass.
@@PMRTV The three Sigma DG DN Contemporary lenses do weigh about twice as much as the set of three Sony small G primes. 1035 grams vs. 509 grams for Sony.
I have the same question! I have the three G primes and they are nice. But like the idea of having one lens, and not having to swap lenses for different looks. But am I giving up sharpness and discreet shooter of the primes. For tele I use the Sigma 90mm f2.8. It's great.
I don't think you'd see any differnce at 33mp but perhaps at 62MP the CP's might edge out the G 24-50...
I traded my 24-70 GMI for this new G24-50. I'm keeping my primes near the same length but the GM I was just too heavy for me to carry for my work. I have a neuro-muscular condition so I have to try sometimes to carry lighter gear (for work and pleasure) so the 24-50 works well because it's good for my news work (video and general daily assignments) because of the lighter weight.
The 24-50 is just as sharp as the GM I, MUCH faster AF. Image quality is great, sharpness is great. I feel it's better in every way than the GM I. I've never used the GM II but I feel since is SOOO much smaller you're MORE likely to carry it around because of the size and weight.
The GM I 24-70 didn't like to be zoomed as I was shooting. It would lose focus predictably all the time while I did that. This will hold AF-C well.
Normally for my baseball work now (team photog for MLB Draft League team) I carry the 24-50, 70-200 GMII and 200-600... done! That has everything I need covered (sometimes I take my fisheye too if it's a nice sunset or i'm feeling like I need something odd to juice up my creativity that night).
I agree there needs to be, and I'm SURE there will be more of these small G lenses. People didn't understand them at first but now you see not only your excellent videos on the topic but SOOOO many other videos now talking about the new a7cii/cR as "Leica Q killer" with the 40mm G talked about in those videos too as a "go to" lens.
I like your videos on this topic, please continue to make more.
-Dave K
thanks so much. I'm really hoping for a 21mm f/2.8CP!!!
Instead of unresolved speculation and directionless waffle, it would have been nice to see some comparisons, or at least some sort of conclusion.
it's coming
I’m also in quandary. Either to get this lens or not. I have ZVE1 and PZ16-35. Really love that ultra wide focal length. But i’m stuck at 35mm at f4. Really wanting this lens but have to trade in my PZ lens. Something i’m not ready to let go yet.
Sony is making it hard for many of us with too many options and choices!!!! LOL
I use PZ16-35 for FX30 APSC. It means 24-53 for full frame. It is a daylight favorite among my lenses. Primes f1.4 and f1.8 I use in the dark only. Zoom lenses with 2.8 (Tamron) I use when there is less light - in rooms during the day, e.g.
@@Zdenek_Houdek i’ve just bought the 24-50mm.. traded my PZ16-35mm. I sacrificed the ultra wide for bokeh..
I also have the first two of the small Sony lenses and two additional small Sigma lenses (17mm.f.4 and 90mm.f.2.8), so I might have to sell some of them and buy the Sony 24-50mm.f instead .2.8 G and maybe also the Sony 16-25mm.f.2.8 G, or should I just be happy with what I already have?
I would warn you about the extreme distortion of the 16-25. It's not a lens I would consider owning.
@@PMRTV Thanks 👍
Wonder how it compares in sharpness to 35 1.4 and 1.8 which I mostly use. But sometime need to go a bit wider
well, both of the lenses you mentioned are exceptional to be sure...
What will you do when they upgrade the 24-105. While not as compact it does have OSS
It will be so much larger than the 24-50G though…
I feel your pain, brother!
How dose the 24-50 feels with the a7cii in the hand? Is it not to front heavy?
The more you have, the harder it is to decide what to take with you. A luxury problem (which fortunately I also have). Each lens has its own advantages and disadvantages (as in medicine). Grüße Udo