Primes! And although I favor the 50mm I got the Sigma 28-70 DG DN to explore wider focal lengths. Question, I know you love the 7Artisans 50mm F1.05, does your version of this lens have a yellow tint? And if yes, do you find that you can adjust for it well enough without problems in post work?
Primes,all the way although I got same combo for the Sony A7IV and have to say it saves me lot of time from changing lenses when I need it.Therefore,very convenient lens,although Tamron is doing well and going an extra mile with price and quality.Good video!!
I moved over from Canon to the Sony A7iii about 4 years ago and have been shooting on primes (18mm/35mm/55mm/85mm/135mm) but I am so tempted to go for this lens! Love the idea of being back shooting a wedding on one camera rather than constantly switching between 2 bodies and changing lenses!
I wanted this lens badly but the dust issue stopped me from purchasing one. Glad to hear they fixed it because there were a lot of people out there who wanted one. And thank you for sharing the information on repairs the the serial #.
I bought one year ago the combo (Sony a7iii + Sigma 24-70 art) as my upgrade from Nikon d5600. This lens has taken my photography game way up. Great review as always. 🙏👏
What a coincidence. I also upgraded from my nikon d5600. Idk why but even with prime lens 1.4, the focus on nikon is hands down cant beat sony mirrorless. I sometimes miss focus for an important occasion that made me sold it for sony a7iv. Fuck this, I am upgrading to the most reliable sony mirrorless. Glad someone did it too
Loved this review. Love this lens. Your sample photos are awesome. Also, great info on the dust issue. I've had mine for a few months and haven't had any dust creeping in, and now I know that mine is one of the updated copies
So funny you would upload this now. It seems most reviewers are done talking about it! But I just got mine a few days ago and here you are validating my purchase :P
I'm glad I could validate your purchase haha I have seen a lot of people talking about it recently on facebook groups, that's why I thought I give it another go 😉
I thought I recognized a location in one of your photos, the town of Clitheroe in Lancashire. I used to live there some years ago, so glad to see you've put it on the map photographically so to speak : )
I was going to buy this lens and went to my camera store to buy it but they had the new sigma 28-70 f2.8 DG DN Which one’s cheaper. So I decided to give it a try with full intentions that I was going to return it and buy the 24-70 sigma art lens cuz I thought I was really going to need that extra 4mm. But I was really impressed by how sharp it was, focusing worked flawlessly. So I kept it. And i love how small and compact it is. I have humongous hands 4XL to be exact but and I use a sigma 105 mm F1.4 art lens during a wedding so size don’t bother me or weight. But I really liked how small and compact it was. Regardless of the extra 4 mm I am losing it’s still a sigma in either way you can’t go wrong sigma lenses. Great video is always love the channel
What do you mean ''you bought'' a7IV? I'm literally STILL waiting for mine to arrive from a pre-order... Where do you live that you can just go out and buy the a7IV without a pre-order?
Your prior review on this lens pushed me into full frame with the a7iv and specifically bought this lens. Also added the 16-35 GM for an occasional wider option. I may add a 70-200 range but I’m waiting to see what Sigma does in this range. For now these two zooms fit most of my hobbiest photography needs.
Nice to see this video here and great info about the serial number. I have mine coming in a few days along with my new Sony a7IV... finally upgrading from my Sony NEX-5T. I breathed some more life into it with some nice Sigma primes that really upped the quality and put off me buying a few more years. But now I felt it was time to finally update. I'm excited. This will be my only lens for now.
Cool video, thanks. Plus: I absolutely love your color grading, the teal & orange images look absolutely stunning. Maybe you make a video one day on how to achieve such looks? My own color grading skills are very poor, would love to learn a bit more on how to get such results
I’m poorish so I opted to go for this lens paired with my a7iv. Maybe I’ll be able to afford another lens next year but this is the perfect lens for us single lens people.
Loved the video, going to get the A7iv as soon as it’s available in India, this will be my first lens to go with it! Switching from a Canon 700D to the sony system, I’m very excited to see how I can create with this kit!
@@tejassl5101 bro, I used the 28-75 with an A7iii very recently, and it’s a great lens for the price. It’s lightweight and I shot with it for an entire day on a trek. I was previously using an 18-55mm in a canon crop body so that was 28.8 mm full frame equivalent on the wider end. Since I have used a 24-70 on a full frame before, the 4mm difference was noticeable for me. The lens is great though, doesn’t miss focus unless in very low light.
Like you, Pav, I ADORE this lens! Pound for pound, it's got to be the best standard "Pro" zoom I've certainly ever owned (and I've had a few over the years!), and since picking my copy up at the end of 2020, it's had a whole lot of use, and never let me down once. It's a keeper for sure, and I simply can't see the point in spending over double the amount on the G Master equivalent. If you're a Sony shooter, and sitting on the fence about snagging this fine piece (or pieces) of glass, do yourself a favour and pull the trigger immediately. I'll wager you won't be disappointed!
@@PavSZ It really is so good! The Tamron did also look pretty tasty for the money, but in the end, 28mm at the wide end was the dealbreaker for me when compared to the Sigma. Also, I really don't mind a bit of weight to my lenses, as it usually means that both optical and build quality are going to be damn excellent! Zero regrets picking up the Sigma, and I doubt I'll be getting rid of it any time soon!
Excellent review! I have just had this lens delivered and I'm excited to get out and use it. Next up for me is the currently in-damand and impossible to find Sigma 14-28 f2.8...and the new Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8. $$ ready when the dealers are!! I have two new Sony ZV-E10's and the A7 IV. Building out lenses in my conversion from a long history with Canon DSLR's and "L" lenses. Loving the new Sony's! I have subscribed not only for good info from you, but you have a great personality for videos!! Cheers!
Answer don't buy a full frame camera, instead look at Fuji with a F10-24 2.8 this combo weighs less than the Sigma 24-70 lens alone. Also the fuji camera and lens costs half the price of the Sony A73 and Sigma, image quality equally as good . love your video very informative.
Thank you Pav for showing us the serial number information. That really puts my mind at ease now that my sigma will not get dust. I really appreciate that I would have never figured that one out Love the video and all you do. Philip from Las Vegas Nevada
3:42 The transition 🤣 Oh no, I have an early version of the lens. But still no dust so lets see how it holds up. But so far I'm in love with this lens ❤
Just realized my lens is for EF mount but this/yours (obviously) is for Sony. You have a round nice button under the autofocus, while I have something else there.
To round of with a conclusion (and adding too many comments while watching the video), I upgraded from a Canon 200D + Sigma 18-35mm to Canon EOS R + Sigma 24-70mm. It was the perfect transition for me. And having 24mm now compared to 28,8mm (crop censor 18mm x 1,6 = 28,8mm full frame equivalent) is something that I'm noticing as well.
hello congratulations for your videos and I apologize for the translation, but I'm Italian. I wanted to ask you something, does the SIGMA 24-70 have a stabilizer? Thank you
Im wondering between getting this lens or the sigma 24mm 1.4 art, i care about the sharpness more than the versatility so is the 24 1.4 so sharp comparing it to the 24 70 or not worth it ? if No well it would be nice to get a versatile lens why not.
I don't think that wide aperture is as important when shooting wide, it will obviously help in low light situation but it's not an answer to lack of light. With 24-70 you get the bonus of the zoom and other focal ranges.
HI Pav. I really enjoy your honest content. Are you still working with both E-mount and L-mount? Could you do a review of the Lumix S5 and the Sony a7IV? I'm really interested in your opinion about those two cameras...
Even though this video is about the lens, have another question. Have you attempted to shoot long video segments with your a7iv? If so, have u experienced overheating problems like many other youtubers? The overheating issues keep me from being serious about the a7iv? I'm certain that there are many other potential Sony customers who are moving towards The new Panasonic and the new Fuji cameras which have dealt with overheating issues in their recent camera releases. The Sony FX30 had done likewise, however the Sony a7iv and the recent Vlogger Sony ZV-E1 have already become infamous for overheating problems. 😎😎
Once you set the operating temperature on a7IV to high it has no issues. I haven't had it overheat once but then I live in UK. Not particularly very hot here
so they fixed the dust issue in the new copies? that is great, it was the one and only thing holding me back from purchasing this for my new a7iv. Thanks Pav.
I have the Tamron 28-75MKi which is ok. The zoom rubber is out of shape and the lens is not great shooting towards the sun, even with the sun high-ish in the sky. I am waiting to see what Sony come out with and then I will either buy the sigma or the Sony GM MKii.
When I purchased my LUMIX S5, this was lens along with the 45mm f2.8 was my kit when it came to autofocus lenses for the S5. I did two portrait shoots with it but it was too heavy when carrying the S5 with the battery grip. So I returned it and got the 28-70mm f2.7 instead. The optics on both lense are roughly the same with the 28-70mm weighing far less than its 24-70 counterpart. I'm not sure if you've reviewed that lens yet but I'd be curious as to your thoughts about it especially compared to this one.
yes, it is heavy but not as heavy as Lumix own 24-70: czcams.com/video/6fBSsfw6pWs/video.html and yes, I have reviewed Sigma 28-70mm awhile back: czcams.com/video/XPkBKSpcNyM/video.html 😉
@@PavSZ I'll check out your video on the 28-70mm. I only have the two Sigma autofocus lenses. My other lenses for the S5 are all M mount lenses and manual focus. I use them across two systems, LUMIX and Fujifilm with appropriate adapters. I decided to invest in M lenses for two reasons, the image quality they produce and the fact that they're the only lenses on the market that increase in value over time. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.
Other than the weight, dust issues, some reported focusing issues ( fixed with the available console ) and the FIDDLY lens caps, Sigma makes a great product. Their lens cases they ship with are a great touch, and as Pav notes in his excellent video, they stand behind their stuff! I believe they are a ‘Family owned/run company, and strive for excellence. You will have your Sigma fans, and your Tamron fans. I believe if someone is shooting Nikon, they will be better served with Tamron. Sony, (bleh) or Canon, I’d go with Sigma. Your videos are a treat Pav. We need more shots of those beautiful models! Juss sayin! ☺️😉 Your shots included here are really nice. That new A74 looks to be a solid camera! I still don’t like Sony! No offense, and this coming from a former Huge Sony Fan Boy. Happy Shooting and please stay Safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍✌🏻😄📷
I love this zoom lens but paying for shipping to Sigma to get the dust cleaned is a problem. Sold this lens just primes for me now. Will wait for the Sony 24-70 GM G2 hopefully they will have the fast new linear motors.
@@PavSZ Sorry Sigma has lost my confidence, also my lens came back from Sigma New York and it was scratched, it took them a whole year to acknowledge a serious quality control issue.
@@PavSZ i know that it is Not a fair but a very interesting comparison. With this comparison you could show how much the Apsc system is „behind“ FF even if its just another system and not worse
this something to get used to as all current lenses have focus by wire and no hard stops. It is usable. If this is something crucial to how you work and absolutely must have, cine or vintage lenses might be a better choice for video
Great Video Pav, I have a question, currently I have 17-28mm Tamron and I need 24-70mm range lens, should I go for tamron 28-75mm G2 or sigma 24-70mm art? Is there a noticeable difference in image quality?
There is only A for Art and C for Contemporary. Different lines, Art lenses are usually premium, more expensive and Contemporary are smaller and cheaper - no compromise in quality
Great vid. I enjoyed the pictures. I do have a question that I've been wondering for myself with this sigma 24-70 vs the tamron 35-150 2-2.8. I have a bunch of small primes. I already have the Sigma 24-70 DG dn 2.8 with my Trinity zooms completed with Tamron 17-28 2.8 and Tamron 70-180. The question is, in a 2 zoom lens kit which would require less lens swapping for you? A) 17-28 + 35-150 with the 35-150 being on most of the time or B) 24-70 + 70-180 with the 24-70 being on most of the time? Option A would mean 35 is wide enough and you would rather reach beyond 70mm zoom than on the wider end. Option B would mean you prefer the wider end of 24-70 and don't need the reach of the 150mm with 70mm being telephoto enough. ??? Asking for your experiences =) EXPLANATION - I'm thinking about the tamron 35-150 to minimise lens changes and I don't know if I'd miss the 24mm end of the sigma 24-70 and keep swapping across the with the 17-28 to get the wider angle than 35mm if I get the tamron 35-150. 24mm is usually wide enough and I'd take 70-180 as a second or the 105mm macro. If I get the 35-150 I may be able to get away with a 1 lens kit eliminating the need to carry the 70-180 but don't know if I'd need a 2 lens kit constantly swapping it for the 17-28 for the wider end. I use the 24mm of the 24-70 more because it's there and not because I specifically need 24mm. With the Tammy 17-28 I'll use the 28mm and 17mm more than 24mm so I gravitate to the available extremes and adjust from there. I have a sigma 35mm f2 but it doesn't help with knowing if I want wider because I just move around with primes and always want more or less but deal with the fixed FL reluctant to change so I shoot differently. So my experience and looking at my frequency of favoured shot doesn't help me decide if 35mm is wide enough. All I know is I have enjoyed using a film super zoom 28-300mm (@200mm ish) to take isolated distant shots of a falling leaf in the city that wasn't sharp at all because the lens was average but the moment and composition was nice but I had the 28mm end too which I shot a lot at and it is very much in wide angle territory and is step (not an official term obvs) wider than 35mm which is wide angle but borders the normal view. So what would you prefer the wide end of 24mm from a 24-70 or the long end of the 35-150mm?? Thanks in advance
my honest opinion is that you'll always miss what you don't have. These are all great lenses but even if never shoot at 24mm, you will wish that you had wider lens when you only can go to 35.
I'm really really struggling which lens to buy. I want an sharp, good all around lens. So the only lenses that compete for me would be the Sony 24-105, Tamron 28-75 G2 or the Sigma 24-70. Are the 35mm more important than the F4? I am shooting rather landscape and Street photography, but sometimes also portraits could be done (Or should I just buy an 85mm 1.8 for the portraits and then an Sony 24-105)
only you can decide - I do own 24-105 and it is an amazing lens. Tamron and Sigma are in a different class and also more suitable for portrait work. 85mm might be sometimes too tight for street photography
Has the dust issue really been resolved in the latest serial number u mentioned? Because I still see some CZcamsr said it's not dust proof yet. Can anyone confirmed this?
@@PavSZ yes I know however the latest info I got from Reddit is a month ago. There are also one CZcamsr who mentioned it's still not dust proof even after your mentioned on the related serial number. Can you please reconfirm this as I really want to obtain this lens!
@@PavSZ haha sorry man, this is just a time marking for me to re watch the lens serial number so i not buying the lens before that number as you said, because in 10 October i buy this lens because your review and i ask the camera store about their serial number on this lens, BTW thanks man for your insightful videos, you made me buy this lens, have great days😊
Dzięki za info o numerze seryjnym. Szukałem w wielu miejscach, ale każdy tylko powtarzał 5504 and above. Z ciekawości puszczę maila do Sigmy w PL. Zobaczymy co odpiszą :D Pzodro!
Do you prefer to shoot with primes or zooms?
Primes! And although I favor the 50mm I got the Sigma 28-70 DG DN to explore wider focal lengths. Question, I know you love the 7Artisans 50mm F1.05, does your version of this lens have a yellow tint? And if yes, do you find that you can adjust for it well enough without problems in post work?
Primes,all the way although I got same combo for the Sony A7IV and have to say it saves me lot of time from changing lenses when I need it.Therefore,very convenient lens,although Tamron is doing well and going an extra mile with price and quality.Good video!!
Sine quality is number one for my clients I only shoot prime. When I need to “zoom” in I simply move closer to the subject
Zoom like 24-70 :)
Where some of those images in Manchester, 🇬🇧?
I moved over from Canon to the Sony A7iii about 4 years ago and have been shooting on primes (18mm/35mm/55mm/85mm/135mm) but I am so tempted to go for this lens! Love the idea of being back shooting a wedding on one camera rather than constantly switching between 2 bodies and changing lenses!
I also came from shooting primes only and I must say that surprise myself with the quality this zoom delivers (comparing it to primes)
how is the a7iii treating you? I am a canon shooter. I’m thinking of jumping ship. If I do I’m considering the a7iii or a7iv.
I wanted this lens badly but the dust issue stopped me from purchasing one. Glad to hear they fixed it because there were a lot of people out there who wanted one. And thank you for sharing the information on repairs the the serial #.
it's a great lens
I bought one year ago the combo (Sony a7iii + Sigma 24-70 art) as my upgrade from Nikon d5600. This lens has taken my photography game way up. Great review as always. 🙏👏
It is still a great combo!!
Thank you!
What a coincidence. I also upgraded from my nikon d5600. Idk why but even with prime lens 1.4, the focus on nikon is hands down cant beat sony mirrorless. I sometimes miss focus for an important occasion that made me sold it for sony a7iv. Fuck this, I am upgrading to the most reliable sony mirrorless. Glad someone did it too
Loved this review. Love this lens. Your sample photos are awesome. Also, great info on the dust issue. I've had mine for a few months and haven't had any dust creeping in, and now I know that mine is one of the updated copies
I love the warm color rendition of this lens as well
Glad it was helpful!
So funny you would upload this now. It seems most reviewers are done talking about it! But I just got mine a few days ago and here you are validating my purchase :P
I'm glad I could validate your purchase haha
I have seen a lot of people talking about it recently on facebook groups, that's why I thought I give it another go 😉
I just bought mine too.
With an a7iv also
No it’s no good
I thought I recognized a location in one of your photos, the town of Clitheroe in Lancashire. I used to live there some years ago, so glad to see you've put it on the map photographically so to speak : )
almost every single review of mine has got photos from Clitheroe - thanks for noticing!
I was going to buy this lens and went to my camera store to buy it but they had the new sigma 28-70 f2.8 DG DN Which one’s cheaper. So I decided to give it a try with full intentions that I was going to return it and buy the 24-70 sigma art lens cuz I thought I was really going to need that extra 4mm. But I was really impressed by how sharp it was, focusing worked flawlessly. So I kept it. And i love how small and compact it is. I have humongous hands 4XL to be exact but and I use a sigma 105 mm F1.4 art lens during a wedding so size don’t bother me or weight. But I really liked how small and compact it was. Regardless of the extra 4 mm I am losing it’s still a sigma in either way you can’t go wrong sigma lenses. Great video is always love the channel
I love 28-70 as well!
Thank you for sharing this and thank you for watching!
I bought my sony a7iv this morning with this lens. You make me feel better and confident about it thx !
Good choice!
What do you mean ''you bought'' a7IV? I'm literally STILL waiting for mine to arrive from a pre-order... Where do you live that you can just go out and buy the a7IV without a pre-order?
Such a great lens! I literally just picked it up this past week for my FP and S1H. Great shots as always my friend
if I owned it, I'd never let it go 😉
Your prior review on this lens pushed me into full frame with the a7iv and specifically bought this lens. Also added the 16-35 GM for an occasional wider option. I may add a 70-200 range but I’m waiting to see what Sigma does in this range. For now these two zooms fit most of my hobbiest photography needs.
this lens and a7IV are made for each other!!
I really really really really really love all the pictures you added to this video. The way u edited these pics are just to good. Please teach me 🥹🙏🙏
Thank you very much. There will be my Lightroom presets available to buy soon
pavsz.com/shop/
Nice to see this video here and great info about the serial number. I have mine coming in a few days along with my new Sony a7IV... finally upgrading from my Sony NEX-5T. I breathed some more life into it with some nice Sigma primes that really upped the quality and put off me buying a few more years. But now I felt it was time to finally update. I'm excited. This will be my only lens for now.
good choice!!!! This lens would be an ideal, one lens, for all. Have fun with this amazing camera and lens combo
Your bloopers make it all worth watching 🤣🤣
Great review. When I´ve sold my 16-35 gm, Im getting that Sigma for sure.
Haha! thanks!
Nice one! Great lens!
Love your review. All the pictures are sweet😍
Thanks so much! 😊
Cool video, thanks. Plus: I absolutely love your color grading, the teal & orange images look absolutely stunning. Maybe you make a video one day on how to achieve such looks? My own color grading skills are very poor, would love to learn a bit more on how to get such results
@RonK I finally made my own presets available to but: pavsz.com/shop/
I’m poorish so I opted to go for this lens paired with my a7iv. Maybe I’ll be able to afford another lens next year but this is the perfect lens for us single lens people.
it is
Loved the video, going to get the A7iv as soon as it’s available in India, this will be my first lens to go with it! Switching from a Canon 700D to the sony system, I’m very excited to see how I can create with this kit!
Good choice!
@VatsVisuals did you check Tamron 28-75mm VXD G2 ? What's your view?
@@tejassl5101 bro, I used the 28-75 with an A7iii very recently, and it’s a great lens for the price. It’s lightweight and I shot with it for an entire day on a trek. I was previously using an 18-55mm in a canon crop body so that was 28.8 mm full frame equivalent on the wider end. Since I have used a 24-70 on a full frame before, the 4mm difference was noticeable for me. The lens is great though, doesn’t miss focus unless in very low light.
I am struck in such a dilemma , don't know which one to go for , it's my first full frame lens .
Oh man you will LOVE Sony cameras.
I switched from an old Canon 6D full frame to Sony A7iii last year.
Best decision I've made.
Like you, Pav, I ADORE this lens!
Pound for pound, it's got to be the best standard "Pro" zoom I've certainly ever owned (and I've had a few over the years!), and since picking my copy up at the end of 2020, it's had a whole lot of use, and never let me down once. It's a keeper for sure, and I simply can't see the point in spending over double the amount on the G Master equivalent.
If you're a Sony shooter, and sitting on the fence about snagging this fine piece (or pieces) of glass, do yourself a favour and pull the trigger immediately. I'll wager you won't be disappointed!
Thanks!!
it is an AMAZING lens
@@PavSZ It really is so good! The Tamron did also look pretty tasty for the money, but in the end, 28mm at the wide end was the dealbreaker for me when compared to the Sigma. Also, I really don't mind a bit of weight to my lenses, as it usually means that both optical and build quality are going to be damn excellent! Zero regrets picking up the Sigma, and I doubt I'll be getting rid of it any time soon!
Excellent review! I have just had this lens delivered and I'm excited to get out and use it. Next up for me is the currently in-damand and impossible to find Sigma 14-28 f2.8...and the new Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8. $$ ready when the dealers are!! I have two new Sony ZV-E10's and the A7 IV. Building out lenses in my conversion from a long history with Canon DSLR's and "L" lenses. Loving the new Sony's!
I have subscribed not only for good info from you, but you have a great personality for videos!! Cheers!
I'm waiting for the Tamron 35-150 as well!
Thanks for watching and the sub!
Super, and good information abort the dust!
Thank you!
Great video Pav! Maybe I'll get it too after the latest FW update for the L-Mount system!
Thanks Luca! - it is certainly better and lighter than the Lumix 24-70 in my opinion. 😉
you are easily the best!! thank you so muuuch
thank you very much!
This lense is my next purchase. Never knew you was Manchester based! Followed/subscribed on all platforms!
Awesome! Thank you!
I'm based 40min north of Manchester ;) not far at all
Answer don't buy a full frame camera, instead look at Fuji with a F10-24 2.8
this combo weighs less than the Sigma 24-70 lens alone. Also the fuji camera and lens costs half the price of the Sony A73 and Sigma, image quality equally as good . love your video very informative.
that's a personal preference. I am not particularly a fan of Fuji or APS-C cameras.
Thank you for watching
Thank you Pav for showing us the serial number information. That really puts my mind at ease now that my sigma will not get dust. I really appreciate that I would have never figured that one out Love the video and all you do. Philip from Las Vegas Nevada
Glad to help
You made a great case for this lens Pav but I am a weakling and find that I am gravitating to a lighter set up, ha,ha.! Your photos were beautiful.
thanks!
3:42 The transition 🤣 Oh no, I have an early version of the lens. But still no dust so lets see how it holds up. But so far I'm in love with this lens ❤
Just realized my lens is for EF mount but this/yours (obviously) is for Sony. You have a round nice button under the autofocus, while I have something else there.
To round of with a conclusion (and adding too many comments while watching the video), I upgraded from a Canon 200D + Sigma 18-35mm to Canon EOS R + Sigma 24-70mm. It was the perfect transition for me. And having 24mm now compared to 28,8mm (crop censor 18mm x 1,6 = 28,8mm full frame equivalent) is something that I'm noticing as well.
you have the older DG HSM lens - this is newer DG DN version for mirrorless cameras and only available in Sony-E and L-mount
hello congratulations for your videos and I apologize for the translation, but I'm Italian. I wanted to ask you something, does the SIGMA 24-70 have a stabilizer? Thank you
thank you and no need to apologise - your english is very good.
No, Sigma lenses are not stabilised
@@PavSZ thx ☺️
Thanks mate! Just lovely!
Thanks!
Im wondering between getting this lens or the sigma 24mm 1.4 art, i care about the sharpness more than the versatility so is the 24 1.4 so sharp comparing it to the 24 70 or not worth it ? if No well it would be nice to get a versatile lens why not.
I don't think that wide aperture is as important when shooting wide, it will obviously help in low light situation but it's not an answer to lack of light.
With 24-70 you get the bonus of the zoom and other focal ranges.
HI Pav. I really enjoy your honest content. Are you still working with both E-mount and L-mount? Could you do a review of the Lumix S5 and the Sony a7IV? I'm really interested in your opinion about those two cameras...
Thank you vey much!
Yes, I still shoot with a7IV and S5 - love both of them.
I might do that comparison very soon
Hello! Good video, excuse me. If I use a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 Art Lens for Sony E, do I need an adapter to use it with a Sony A7iv?
Thanks!
No adapters, Sony-E is a native mount for a7IV
Even though this video is about the lens, have another question. Have you attempted to shoot long video segments with your a7iv? If so, have u experienced overheating problems like many other youtubers? The overheating issues keep me from being serious about the a7iv? I'm certain that there are many other potential Sony customers who are moving towards The new Panasonic and the new Fuji cameras which have dealt with overheating issues in their recent camera releases. The Sony FX30 had done likewise, however the Sony a7iv and the recent Vlogger Sony ZV-E1 have already become infamous for overheating problems. 😎😎
Once you set the operating temperature on a7IV to high it has no issues. I haven't had it overheat once but then I live in UK. Not particularly very hot here
I love that lens. I prefer primes, but more often than not it stays on my camera.
same here - I love primes but the convenience of the zoom very often wins me over
cool video thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
so they fixed the dust issue in the new copies? that is great, it was the one and only thing holding me back from purchasing this for my new a7iv. Thanks Pav.
they have and it is an AMAZING lens on a7IV
I have the Tamron 28-75MKi which is ok. The zoom rubber is out of shape and the lens is not great shooting towards the sun, even with the sun high-ish in the sky. I am waiting to see what Sony come out with and then I will either buy the sigma or the Sony GM MKii.
We are all waiting for update to GM lens ;)
When I purchased my LUMIX S5, this was lens along with the 45mm f2.8 was my kit when it came to autofocus lenses for the S5. I did two portrait shoots with it but it was too heavy when carrying the S5 with the battery grip. So I returned it and got the 28-70mm f2.7 instead. The optics on both lense are roughly the same with the 28-70mm weighing far less than its 24-70 counterpart. I'm not sure if you've reviewed that lens yet but I'd be curious as to your thoughts about it especially compared to this one.
yes, it is heavy but not as heavy as Lumix own 24-70: czcams.com/video/6fBSsfw6pWs/video.html
and yes, I have reviewed Sigma 28-70mm awhile back: czcams.com/video/XPkBKSpcNyM/video.html 😉
@@PavSZ I'll check out your video on the 28-70mm. I only have the two Sigma autofocus lenses. My other lenses for the S5 are all M mount lenses and manual focus. I use them across two systems, LUMIX and Fujifilm with appropriate adapters.
I decided to invest in M lenses for two reasons, the image quality they produce and the fact that they're the only lenses on the market that increase in value over time.
Love your channel. Keep up the good work.
Other than the weight, dust issues, some reported focusing issues ( fixed with the available console ) and the FIDDLY lens caps, Sigma makes a great product. Their lens cases they ship with are a great touch, and as Pav notes in his excellent video, they stand behind their stuff! I believe they are a ‘Family owned/run company, and strive for excellence. You will have your Sigma fans, and your Tamron fans. I believe if someone is shooting Nikon, they will be better served with Tamron. Sony, (bleh) or Canon, I’d go with Sigma.
Your videos are a treat Pav. We need more shots of those beautiful models! Juss sayin! ☺️😉
Your shots included here are really nice. That new A74 looks to be a solid camera! I still don’t like Sony! No offense, and this coming from a former Huge Sony Fan Boy.
Happy Shooting and please stay Safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍✌🏻😄📷
Thank you so much for the serial # info! Mine is 5584, just 20 after the update Lol I'm now not furious 😅
very lucky
I love this zoom lens but paying for shipping to Sigma to get the dust cleaned is a problem. Sold this lens just primes for me now. Will wait for the Sony 24-70 GM G2 hopefully they will have the fast new linear motors.
but you don't have to pay to be repaired/upgraded - they acknowledged the problem and are doing something about it
@@PavSZ Sorry Sigma has lost my confidence, also my lens came back from Sigma New York and it was scratched, it took them a whole year to acknowledge a serious quality control issue.
I love your videos … and this one is spot on. I own one and I love it but … what about … the dust problem? Did you get yours fixed by sigma?
THANKS!
it's not my lens - on loan from Sigma! it's their own dust 😉
Great video! I'm gonna buy it 🤪
Thanks! Great lens
What’s your opinion of this lens on the s5? Does AF work better than most say it does? Better or worse than the sigma 28-70 Lmount?
I have compared it side by side to Lumix 24-70 on S5 here: czcams.com/video/6fBSsfw6pWs/video.html
@@PavSZ THANKS !!!!
Dope video, I’m definitely going to check my serial number thx!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great Video,
Thank you!
How about a comparison with the 18-50 2.8
Thanks!
These 2 lenses are in completely different class. I don't think side by side comparison would be fair
@@PavSZ i know that it is Not a fair but a very interesting comparison. With this comparison you could show how much the Apsc system is „behind“ FF even if its just another system and not worse
What do you think about it having focus by wire and not mechanical focus, when it comes to video? Sometimes that can be a downside for video.
this something to get used to as all current lenses have focus by wire and no hard stops. It is usable.
If this is something crucial to how you work and absolutely must have, cine or vintage lenses might be a better choice for video
What prime lens would you recommend for documentary work, short films, and vlogs. I recently purchased the Sony A7iv
there is no right or wrong answer. Only you can decide what lens would suit your budget and your shooting style
Great Video Pav, I have a question, currently I have 17-28mm Tamron and I need 24-70mm range lens, should I go for tamron 28-75mm G2 or sigma 24-70mm art? Is there a noticeable difference in image quality?
I never had a chance to try Tamron 28-75mm yet - Sigma is awesome though
Hey man, 👋
I have to decide between the 24-70 art and the 28-70 contemporary. Which one to choose? 🙄
only you can decide!
Does this lens with serial 57xx already got the dust issue resolved?
all models with a higher serial umber than that I mention in the video should be fine
Hi awesome video and helpful, i have a question in lens there is A and B and C , what the difference between Them ?
There is only A for Art and C for Contemporary. Different lines, Art lenses are usually premium, more expensive and Contemporary are smaller and cheaper - no compromise in quality
Супер! СПАСИБО!
thank you
I use with a7r3 and it is awesome @sigma
Nice!
Hi! How about issue with dustinside the lens? Did you noticed anything like that? Thanks
Please watch my video 😉
Is it worth it to change my Tamron 28-75 to this lens?
probably not - unless you really need to go that tiny bit wider
do you have a comparison of stabilization between this and 24-105 as i shoot video mainly ?
I have compared these two lenses side by side looooong time ago czcams.com/video/aVrRl597bp8/video.html
Thank you
thank you for watching
so if i go buy one from amazon I wont have the dust issue???
you will if the serial number is below that one I mentioned in my video
Which Linz you use to shot this video ?? Help😂 I need good Linz to shoot my videos 😂
your videos look great!
I shot this video on Sony a7IV with Sigma 35mm f2 DG DN Contemporary lens
Have you struggled with any of the dust issues people have been talking about?
please watch my video at 3:35
bloopers lol
haha thanks for watching
Is there any way to control aperture on this lens, i have Sony a1
yes, via the camera
Half the price of the sony GM 24-70, however the only problem is the dust issue collected inside the lens. Update us if it happens to you..
please watch my video - I talk about it in length in it
Great vid. I enjoyed the pictures. I do have a question that I've been wondering for myself with this sigma 24-70 vs the tamron 35-150 2-2.8.
I have a bunch of small primes. I already have the Sigma 24-70 DG dn 2.8 with my Trinity zooms completed with Tamron 17-28 2.8 and Tamron 70-180. The question is, in a 2 zoom lens kit which would require less lens swapping for you?
A) 17-28 + 35-150 with the 35-150 being on most of the time or
B) 24-70 + 70-180 with the 24-70 being on most of the time?
Option A would mean 35 is wide enough and you would rather reach beyond 70mm zoom than on the wider end. Option B would mean you prefer the wider end of 24-70 and don't need the reach of the 150mm with 70mm being telephoto enough. ??? Asking for your experiences =)
EXPLANATION - I'm thinking about the tamron 35-150 to minimise lens changes and I don't know if I'd miss the 24mm end of the sigma 24-70 and keep swapping across the with the 17-28 to get the wider angle than 35mm if I get the tamron 35-150. 24mm is usually wide enough and I'd take 70-180 as a second or the 105mm macro. If I get the 35-150 I may be able to get away with a 1 lens kit eliminating the need to carry the 70-180 but don't know if I'd need a 2 lens kit constantly swapping it for the 17-28 for the wider end.
I use the 24mm of the 24-70 more because it's there and not because I specifically need 24mm. With the Tammy 17-28 I'll use the 28mm and 17mm more than 24mm so I gravitate to the available extremes and adjust from there. I have a sigma 35mm f2 but it doesn't help with knowing if I want wider because I just move around with primes and always want more or less but deal with the fixed FL reluctant to change so I shoot differently. So my experience and looking at my frequency of favoured shot doesn't help me decide if 35mm is wide enough.
All I know is I have enjoyed using a film super zoom 28-300mm (@200mm ish) to take isolated distant shots of a falling leaf in the city that wasn't sharp at all because the lens was average but the moment and composition was nice but I had the 28mm end too which I shot a lot at and it is very much in wide angle territory and is step (not an official term obvs) wider than 35mm which is wide angle but borders the normal view.
So what would you prefer the wide end of 24mm from a 24-70 or the long end of the 35-150mm?? Thanks in advance
my honest opinion is that you'll always miss what you don't have.
These are all great lenses but even if never shoot at 24mm, you will wish that you had wider lens when you only can go to 35.
nice video!
Thanks!
Wbat about the dust on the inside of the lens problem
I do talk about it and explain the serial numbers affected in my video
@@PavSZ i meant did they fix it for you
@@rumorscameras they do
is this lense parfocal ?
I don't think it is
How does the samyang 24-70mm compare to this lens?
Side by side comparison is coming on my channel on Tuesday next week
@@PavSZ looking forward it. I'm torn between which one to buy.
I'm really really struggling which lens to buy. I want an sharp, good all around lens. So the only lenses that compete for me would be the Sony 24-105, Tamron 28-75 G2 or the Sigma 24-70. Are the 35mm more important than the F4?
I am shooting rather landscape and Street photography, but sometimes also portraits could be done (Or should I just buy an 85mm 1.8 for the portraits and then an Sony 24-105)
only you can decide - I do own 24-105 and it is an amazing lens.
Tamron and Sigma are in a different class and also more suitable for portrait work. 85mm might be sometimes too tight for street photography
@@PavSZ Okay thanks, I will buy the Sony 24-105 for the more versital focal length. Thanks for the Review and Suggestion!
Has the dust issue really been resolved in the latest serial number u mentioned? Because I still see some CZcamsr said it's not dust proof yet. Can anyone confirmed this?
Sigma tells me that it has been fixed now
@@PavSZ hi when did sigma inform you about this?? Did you re check with them on the latest news to date?
@@DJHiroProductions I talked to them about it while making this video.
@@PavSZ yes I know however the latest info I got from Reddit is a month ago. There are also one CZcamsr who mentioned it's still not dust proof even after your mentioned on the related serial number. Can you please reconfirm this as I really want to obtain this lens!
@@DJHiroProductions I can only confirm what Sigma has told me and they assured me that this has been addressed
can sony a7iv handle the weight of sigma itself, or should i use an adapter for that ?
I don't know what you mean. It's not unusual weight for a7IV or any other camera
This lens have a strong vignetting.
terrible
24-70 dg dn lense or 24-70 gm lense which is best for wedding photography
The best one is the one you don't have 😉
And against Samyang 24-70? 🙆🙂
I have compared it to Samyang side by side in this video: czcams.com/video/d7H7o3dxXm8/video.html
@@PavSZ oh, great. 😅 But you have funny conclusion. 🤣 I still can't decide. 😁
I sold this lens because it is much too heavy... and I don't regret it.
good choice
4:28 DUSK PROBLEM SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
what does it mean and why are you shouting?
@@PavSZ haha sorry man, this is just a time marking for me to re watch the lens serial number so i not buying the lens before that number as you said, because in 10 October i buy this lens because your review and i ask the camera store about their serial number on this lens, BTW thanks man for your insightful videos, you made me buy this lens, have great days😊
Perfect 🤟👌
It is one of the best standard zooms out there for sure Wayne 😉
7:05 plant name??
I know that you KNOW! tell me ;)
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I would reply to your comment but I have no idea what you are saying. You are commenting not in English on english spoken video
Dzięki za info o numerze seryjnym. Szukałem w wielu miejscach, ale każdy tylko powtarzał 5504 and above. Z ciekawości puszczę maila do Sigmy w PL. Zobaczymy co odpiszą :D Pzodro!
Nie ma za co! Dzieki!
dust problem is never solved
are you 100% sure?
I don't like the color of your photos.I have the sony a7rv.
sorry. They are all graded using my own presets which I do like
Very insightful and honest review. The serial number bit was very helpful indeed - 55641775. Thank you for sharing! Liked and subscribed!
thank you!