I about SNAPPED my neck when you said "this is the first lens review I've made." That's.....that's impossible for me to believe. This is not only the best review of THIS lens, it's one of the best lens reviews period. Major, major props. 👍
This review was very poggers Matt. I appreciate you talking about your experience with other lenses and justifying certain things and really exploring every inch of the lens with how each thing functions.
I was wondering the same thing! The 20mm is even newer and has the Dual XD Linear Motor autofocus system which I think is supposed to be even better than the system in the 24. I wonder if the 20 mm is just a little too wide for Matt. I am seriously considering buying one of these two lenses so I would be interested in any input between the 20 mm and 24 mm.
@@ericsimmons401 The 20 mm is more like $550 cheaper, but it's significant. Then again, the 24 mm is older so you can find some used copies and maybe save a little there. Still the more expensive lens though.
Densely-packed knowledge transfer that kept my interest. I applaud your choice to educate viewers about WHY being able to smoothly adjust exposure could be important to filmmakers - instead of simply parroting the speeds & feeds like most reviewers have begun doing. Content Creator with good instincts = I subscribed and liked and commented.
This review just made me buy the lens for my new a7sIII. It’s dark outside right now over here in Norway, but I’ve already tried shooting a bit - and it looks beautiful. Can’t wait until tomorrow, with some light and NDs!
I bought this lens! It’s beautiful. Very versatile and the bokeh is great. It’s wide enough to use as an all rounder. We just need to carry a 50 mm and 85 mm to get excellent shots. Telephoto for zooming in.
How can you not talk about whether this lens focus breathes or not? I loved the review, but a huge omission to not let us know how it does with focus breathing for video? Or did I miss you talking about that..?
This review was the best one I’ve seen yet on this lens. I’m contemplating on buying it but also trying to save for a house. Ahhh first world problems.
Great review. Thanks a lot. One thing I would love to have seen compared: focus breathing. When doing medium or close shots with a 24mm and a rack focus, little to no breathing is important...
My feedback to this video is show more examples of video shooting (day, evening, night) and auto focus situations etc. I didn't learn anything new in this video that I learned from a photography review of this lens.
Very nice review Matt! Only additional bonus that would have been interesting to see if there were a few quick comparison shots showing the image quality/color/distortion/vignetting with the 3 lenses shooting the same scene
Hi Matt, what autofocus settings do you recommend on a sony fx3 if you are filming large groups on a gimbal with a lot of motion and activity, dancing, etc. After reviewing my footage I’m noticing the shot goes in and out of focus and is really annoying. Should I just bump my f-stop up? It could be problematic in low light situations. Any help would be much appreciated thanks!
Great review! I already had a Sigma 24-70 f2.8, so I went with the Sony 20mm f1.8. It’s a little wider, and a whole lot cheaper, and it’s built exactly like the 24.
Hey Matt, just wanna say. I appreciate you making this video. I've been looking around for lenses for my Sony A7s3. This video is exactly what I needed! I think more reviews on Lenses would be great!!!
That's was my first, and dreamed, sony lens when I migrate for sony system. It's really difficult to change this lens, on my a7 III it fits so greatful that is really difficult to peak another one. My second choice was the sony 85mm 1.8 and now I'm looking for some middle range around 50mm prime lens. Would you recomend go to 55mm Zeiss, or something better that will be a best 'investment'?
Love this lens as well, Matt! Question for you about the AF - have you encountered any pulsing effects that many have with the Sony autofocus? I've seen that many have this issue, including myself. The 24mm seems better than the 50mm, but I feel like every now and then I still find some issues. Do you have any thoughts on this? It seems like based on this video you've had pretty minimal issues, so I'm trying to find your secret (settings) that I could replicate to resolve this problem!
I recommend Batis 25mm or Batis 18mm for gimbal. Batis series is built like a tank and super fast too. I have never changed the Batis on my gimbal since 3 years.
Great review Matt, just need to get one now, just one question, when filming whilst holding the camera can you get smooth footage with just the inbody stabilisation or do i need to invest in a gimbal
do you have a comparison Sony 24mm 1.4 GM to Sony 24mm F2.8 G? and if you were to buy one to use with a gimble would you buy the 1.4 or save and go with 2.8?
Thanks for the review..I would like to see more about sigma 85mm f1.4 new edition for sony e-mount, because its focus is by wire too. It would be helpful to show us how manual focus stands for filmmakers and no one spoke about that untill now..
Thank you for this video. I also have been struggling to find reviews on this lens for Videography, apart from seeing some of the Pro CZcamsrs use it like Peter Lindgren. I am about to purchase the FX3 and was a little confused on which 1x lens to buy with it (due to cost of course) but thanks to this Video, you have made the decision final for me. Thank you !!
hi, I'm confused decided 24mm Vs. 35mm GM, Help me to choose one of them. I want wide angle but I don't really like distortion, due to I'm not a professional photograpgher I want advanced lens and has good autofocus. help me to choose :)
Sigma released a 35 1.2 with an aperture ring too, but you can move it so easily that I am sure for the update version it'll have a locking mechanism like my old AF-D Nikkor lenses did. Still this Sony 24 1.4 is a no brainer since this is the focal length for gimbal use and having reliable autofocus it's crucial for it. Great review Matt.
Nice review Matt. I just got this US$1050 new with 15% off then Sony’s cash back here in Australia. Black Friday sales coming up and stack Sony’s cash back for some epic Sony lens deals in the coming weeks.
Hi Matt! Great video as always! I have a Sony A7III and bought the 24mm but I noticed focus pulsing in AFC when using f4 and up (shooting video) .. I use a Tiffen VND 8 stops ... but sometimes is not enough in very bright conditions. Do you consider 10 stops mandatory with this kind of lens if I want to use it even at 2.8? Thank you
Great Video Matt! I’ve ordered my Sony A7S iii for my new Gimbal setup and the Sony GM 24mm will be my first lens. Have any recommendations for a great quality ND filter and pro-most for this lens?
Thanks Matt! I was all set to buy the Sigma and now I've got some heavy soul-searching (and couch-digging for spare change), id I'm going to get the Sony.
Matt would you consider the Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G if someone wanted a cheaper option in a similar focal range without sacrificing that delicious native autofocus? $1400 vs $850 is a good chunk of money.
I was trying Catalyst stabilization of some clips shot with a7siii and I noticed that the gyro data is not present on clips shot with Canon EF lenses. did it happen to you? it's normal?
A naive question, can i put variable ND filter on it? Which one do you recommend? By the way, after watching this video, I will definitely buy it :) many thanks.
i just bouth a 35mm 1.4. but im i really tempted with this lense. is it too much difference in a 35 and a 24mm? worth it? maybe is the best for my gimbal. great video. cheers
Hello Matt, I bought mine today. It is such a fantastic lens. What I noticed: wide open on a Sony A1, there are green fringes around the out of focus edges. Today the sunlight was very harsh, but I belive, this is not so well controlled. How is your Experience? Kind Regads from Germany, Dieter
Hey Matt would like too hear your thoughts between the Sonys lenses 24mm gm 1.4 and the 50mm gm 1.4 / Or should I just get the 24-70mm 2.8 ? Then you have all 3 focal link’s . 24, 35,and 50mm. lots of things to think about. Would like too hear your thoughts Mark K
Thanks brother. I was thinking between this or zeiss 85mm f1.8 and as well as new sony 20mm G F1.8 for car videography. I believe this is no brainer for first upgrade over the default lens that comes with A7iii (28-70 f3.5-5.6) which I don’t like at all .. F changes with zooming and not sharp at all and just bad... Thanks for amazing review again
I got a A7 Mk1 with no ibis and I already got FE 50 F1.8 so i want to lens with good autofocus? I thinking of getting FE 24mm F1.4 GM or FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs FE 20mm F1.8 and next year I want to travel to Japan? I am planning to get a new A7 camera in 2023. I like to take picture of airplane, Landscape, Astro, Street photography and travel?
I about SNAPPED my neck when you said "this is the first lens review I've made." That's.....that's impossible for me to believe. This is not only the best review of THIS lens, it's one of the best lens reviews period. Major, major props. 👍
Best lens I’ve used 👌
Agreed! Love your videos Peter!
Everything referred by professionals then I'm in🤣
This review was very poggers Matt. I appreciate you talking about your experience with other lenses and justifying certain things and really exploring every inch of the lens with how each thing functions.
24 1.4 is by far my favorite focal length. It’s so incredibly versatile!
Aaaannd now I own this lens and it’s unreal. 🤯
Now all we need to see from the channel is a short film, would love to see that!
This is definitely my next buy.
Got a Sony A7siii with this lens to mount on the Zhiyun Crane 2 I won off this channel! Seeing this reviewed really put my investment stress at peace!
I use the G 20mm 1.8. When using active stabilization, the lens is basically 24mm but when I don't it's wider at 20mm. Best of both worlds.
My heart skipped a beat when you started tossing that sony lens lol
Hahaha only did that take once!
@@whoismatt once was enough!!
My favourite lens!
What about the Sony 20mm f1.8 G Lens?
I was wondering the same thing! The 20mm is even newer and has the Dual XD Linear Motor autofocus system which I think is supposed to be even better than the system in the 24. I wonder if the 20 mm is just a little too wide for Matt. I am seriously considering buying one of these two lenses so I would be interested in any input between the 20 mm and 24 mm.
@@wadefrench9254 plus with the active steadyshot crop in, that 20 mm looks more like a 22ish. Pretty similar!
@@wadefrench9254 Same. Plus the 20mm is $700 cheaper, right?
@@ericsimmons401 The 20 mm is more like $550 cheaper, but it's significant. Then again, the 24 mm is older so you can find some used copies and maybe save a little there. Still the more expensive lens though.
Glad someone else asked! I was just about to do the same. I have the 20mm and love it, but I would love to see a comparison.
Densely-packed knowledge transfer that kept my interest. I applaud your choice to educate viewers about WHY being able to smoothly adjust exposure could be important to filmmakers - instead of simply parroting the speeds & feeds like most reviewers have begun doing. Content Creator with good instincts = I subscribed and liked and commented.
"Densely-packed knowledge transfer" :)
This review just made me buy the lens for my new a7sIII. It’s dark outside right now over here in Norway, but I’ve already tried shooting a bit - and it looks beautiful. Can’t wait until tomorrow, with some light and NDs!
Great lens review - just got a FX6, so Sony lenses just became relevant!
I bought this lens! It’s beautiful. Very versatile and the bokeh is great. It’s wide enough to use as an all rounder. We just need to carry a 50 mm and 85 mm to get excellent shots. Telephoto for zooming in.
This is exactly the pairing I was looking to buy!!
You should buy it, all I shoot with!
👏🏾 Yes please! Exactly what is needed , reviews of still lenses when used for video applications! 🙏🏾
Makes me 2
How can you not talk about whether this lens focus breathes or not? I loved the review, but a huge omission to not let us know how it does with focus breathing for video? Or did I miss you talking about that..?
This review was the best one I’ve seen yet on this lens. I’m contemplating on buying it but also trying to save for a house. Ahhh first world problems.
Great review. Thanks a lot. One thing I would love to have seen compared: focus breathing. When doing medium or close shots with a 24mm and a rack focus, little to no breathing is important...
This lens apparently has a lot of focus breathing. This was very clear in Terry Warfield video.
I bought this lens and i didn't remember why! Now i remember Thanks!
This is becoming my favorite youtube channel for filmmaking!
I have the sigma 24mm 1.4 on my Sony a7s iii and bought the emount. Didn’t need it. Lens fits right on.
I own this lens yet watched your review. Nailed it Matt ;)
My feedback to this video is show more examples of video shooting (day, evening, night) and auto focus situations etc. I didn't learn anything new in this video that I learned from a photography review of this lens.
These is the most complete review I have seen 👏thanks
Best lens review I’ve seen yet. Great work. I’ve just bought this lens last week.
Very nice review Matt! Only additional bonus that would have been interesting to see if there were a few quick comparison shots showing the image quality/color/distortion/vignetting with the 3 lenses shooting the same scene
Shot a feature film with this lens. Love it.
I appreciate that you comapared 2 other lenses to the Sony lens! We are excited to use here at the studio. Thanks for sharing!
Wow the best most complete review ever! Thanks for that! Will definitely get that lens now.
Using Tamron 17-28 f2.8 with Sony a7III. Light and bright. Very love it.
Wow....I was nervous when I ordered this lens. But now with this review, I feel like I accidentally made the best lens purchase of my career. Thanks!
I Legit subscribed because of this video. I like how you explained the differences and presented a fair case for each of the lenses.
Very clear explanation! Thank You Matt, this video very helpful for me who now considering buying 24mm lens
Hi Matt, what autofocus settings do you recommend on a sony fx3 if you are filming large groups on a gimbal with a lot of motion and activity, dancing, etc. After reviewing my footage I’m noticing the shot goes in and out of focus and is really annoying. Should I just bump my f-stop up? It could be problematic in low light situations. Any help would be much appreciated thanks!
I like my 20mm 1.8 so much more than I sold the 24GM! But the 24 was an awesome lens!
Yes? I am thinking now about buying 24 or 20
Love your work! Thanks for yet another honest review. Filled with great points!
Great review! I already had a Sigma 24-70 f2.8, so I went with the Sony 20mm f1.8. It’s a little wider, and a whole lot cheaper, and it’s built exactly like the 24.
Hey Matt, just wanna say. I appreciate you making this video. I've been looking around for lenses for my Sony A7s3. This video is exactly what I needed! I think more reviews on Lenses would be great!!!
That's was my first, and dreamed, sony lens when I migrate for sony system. It's really difficult to change this lens, on my a7 III it fits so greatful that is really difficult to peak another one. My second choice was the sony 85mm 1.8 and now I'm looking for some middle range around 50mm prime lens. Would you recomend go to 55mm Zeiss, or something better that will be a best 'investment'?
Lovely lens! Great review Matt!
Hi Matt. I bought this lens as it came out on the market for my Sony a7III and I have to say it's a really great lens, really great used on gimbals
Love this lens as well, Matt! Question for you about the AF - have you encountered any pulsing effects that many have with the Sony autofocus? I've seen that many have this issue, including myself. The 24mm seems better than the 50mm, but I feel like every now and then I still find some issues. Do you have any thoughts on this? It seems like based on this video you've had pretty minimal issues, so I'm trying to find your secret (settings) that I could replicate to resolve this problem!
With the 35 1.4 and 50 1.2 out.. hoping the 24 1.4 lowers in price
I recommend Batis 25mm or Batis 18mm for gimbal.
Batis series is built like a tank and super fast too.
I have never changed the Batis on my gimbal since 3 years.
Sonys are faster even the 20mm 1.8 is better
They also have a rubber gasket
I have both, the Batis focuses faster
@@jfranco3281 lol
@@jfranco3281 it looks like u dont really have both everyone knows that native sony lenses are faster than others
Great review Matt, just need to get one now, just one question, when filming whilst holding the camera can you get smooth footage with just the inbody stabilisation or do i need to invest in a gimbal
Matt - great lens review - it has helped me decide on my purchase. I really enjoy your videos!
I own this lens,it is awesome and worth the money in my opinion.
I like your review that keeps to the point with sweet language.
More reviews like this please, Matt!
Thank you Matt, you're the best!
On my way to buy a A7S3 ;)
Your passion for it convinced me.
Best wishes from France!
do you have a comparison Sony 24mm 1.4 GM to Sony 24mm F2.8 G?
and if you were to buy one to use with a gimble would you buy the 1.4 or save and go with 2.8?
Thanks for the review..I would like to see more about sigma 85mm f1.4 new edition for sony e-mount, because its focus is by wire too. It would be helpful to show us how manual focus stands for filmmakers and no one spoke about that untill now..
Thank you for this video. I also have been struggling to find reviews on this lens for Videography, apart from seeing some of the Pro CZcamsrs use it like Peter Lindgren. I am about to purchase the FX3 and was a little confused on which 1x lens to buy with it (due to cost of course) but thanks to this Video, you have made the decision final for me. Thank you !!
You're the man - awesome review as always!
I have the 24mm GM. A really versatile lens to take photos and to film.
hi, I'm confused decided 24mm Vs. 35mm GM, Help me to choose one of them. I want wide angle but I don't really like distortion, due to I'm not a professional photograpgher I want advanced lens and has good autofocus. help me to choose :)
Sigma released a 35 1.2 with an aperture ring too, but you can move it so easily that I am sure for the update version it'll have a locking mechanism like my old AF-D Nikkor lenses did. Still this Sony 24 1.4 is a no brainer since this is the focal length for gimbal use and having reliable autofocus it's crucial for it. Great review Matt.
I was considering this 24mm F1.4 GM for videography, but then I snatched the 24mm F2.8 G instead due to its size.
Great review, could never tell this was your first lens review!!
smoother than if I dip it in beard oil. Love it!
this is the video ive been looking for my whole life
Hi Matt very helpful review thank you. Does the Sony autofocus work (in video) with the Canon EF lens ? And if so which adapter ? Thanks a lot !
Matt, you are a legend and I love your videos! This video was awesome!
Thanks Cody!
Nice review Matt. I just got this US$1050 new with 15% off then Sony’s cash back here in Australia. Black Friday sales coming up and stack Sony’s cash back for some epic Sony lens deals in the coming weeks.
What's your favorite lens? 😊
Sony 24mm and the Sony 55mm
For vlogging - 16-35mm f2.8 GM
For weddings - 24-7mm f2.8 GM
For gimbal - Batis 25mm f2
Matt, i don't have a budget for 24 mm. What is an alternative cheaper lens?
Great review. Trank you so much
Great video as always Matt👍🏻. Two primes you highly recommend (no matter for cost)
Hi Matt! Great video as always! I have a Sony A7III and bought the 24mm but I noticed focus pulsing in AFC when using f4 and up (shooting video) .. I use a Tiffen VND 8 stops ... but sometimes is not enough in very bright conditions. Do you consider 10 stops mandatory with this kind of lens if I want to use it even at 2.8? Thank you
Excited to watch this. Getting this lens as soon as my A7SIII arrives.
You will love A7SIII and 24mm 1.4 GM. I shoot on a Weebil-S and record in Raw to a Ninja V with the A7SIII and 24mm GM. Lovely images.
Great Video Matt! I’ve ordered my Sony A7S iii for my new Gimbal setup and the Sony GM 24mm will be my first lens. Have any recommendations for a great quality ND filter and pro-most for this lens?
Thanks Matt...more reviews very helpful
Thanks Matt! I was all set to buy the Sigma and now I've got some heavy soul-searching (and couch-digging for spare change), id I'm going to get the Sony.
dude you are the best to do reviews and tutorials !!!!!
Matt would you consider the Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G if someone wanted a cheaper option in a similar focal range without sacrificing that delicious native autofocus? $1400 vs $850 is a good chunk of money.
Now that the 35mm gm is out next month, for video only which one would you pick. I’m going back and forth. Any help would be appreciated
I was trying Catalyst stabilization of some clips shot with a7siii and I noticed that the gyro data is not present on clips shot with Canon EF lenses. did it happen to you? it's normal?
You had me at “witchcraft”. Bought it using your Amazon link.
A naive question, can i put variable ND filter on it? Which one do you recommend? By the way, after watching this video, I will definitely buy it :) many thanks.
i just bouth a 35mm 1.4. but im i really tempted with this lense.
is it too much difference in a 35 and a 24mm? worth it? maybe is the best for my gimbal.
great video. cheers
This is a great lens for both photo and video! But I actually preferred even a wider angle and that's the 20mm f1.8
its time they should release the mk ii
Thank mate. Great stuff
Big fan of this lens! For both photo and video
Hello Matt, I bought mine today. It is such a fantastic lens. What I noticed: wide open on a Sony A1, there are green fringes around the out of focus edges. Today the sunlight was very harsh, but I belive, this is not so well controlled. How is your Experience? Kind Regads from Germany, Dieter
Hey Matt would like too hear your thoughts between the Sonys lenses 24mm gm 1.4 and the 50mm gm 1.4 / Or should I just get the 24-70mm 2.8 ? Then you have all 3 focal link’s . 24, 35,and 50mm. lots of things to think about.
Would like too hear your thoughts
Mark K
Which one did you choose?
Great job on this video. You provided good information and examples to back up your opinions and thoughts. Sub’d.
So so helpful!! Thank you!!
If I already have the Batis 25 would I see a big difference in quality getting the 24?
I would be interested in this, too.
true. my fave lens especially on a gimbal.
Thanks brother. I was thinking between this or zeiss 85mm f1.8 and as well as new sony 20mm G F1.8 for car videography. I believe this is no brainer for first upgrade over the default lens that comes with A7iii (28-70 f3.5-5.6) which I don’t like at all .. F changes with zooming and not sharp at all and just bad... Thanks for amazing review again
My Favorite Venue... I love that venue!!!
U did video for filmmakers woww
I got a A7 Mk1 with no ibis and I already got FE 50 F1.8 so i want to lens with good autofocus? I thinking of getting FE 24mm F1.4 GM or FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs FE 20mm F1.8 and next year I want to travel to Japan? I am planning to get a new A7 camera in 2023. I like to take picture of airplane, Landscape, Astro, Street photography and travel?
Such a helpful video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I am planning to sell my 20mm to upgrade to this. I think 24 mil is the best comfortable focal length for me as well.
Hi Matt have you done any wedding lately using Sony a7iii and Sony a7Siii? how are you matching colors?
Great vid man! ✊🏿💯
Can either get the 24 F1.4GM
Or the Sigma 24-70 F2.8
First and only lens for a few months. Help!