Sony 18-105mm vs Sony Kit Lens
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Thanks for all of your videos, makes picking out lens easier than expected. While watching this video and realized you're filming at Okinawa at Jusco. Brings back so much memory back in the days of my beloved Corps. Have a good one.
I'm considering using this lens to replace my 16-50 power zoom, I like the performance along with its versatility. Also, thank you so much for doing all these reviews and videos about the Sony A6000 and accessories!! I love my A6000 and I have been needing a reliable, comprehensive place where I can seek out more information about the A6000, you're awesome! Keep doing what you're doing!!
I believe you have the best reviews from any other i have seen... Thanks and kind regards...
Great video! I really enjoy your camera channel and this is a lense review I was graving for!
How does the g lense perform for portrait in the 70mm-100mm range? Could you extend the review in that direction, also comparing with the 50mmf1.8?
You're the only vlogger who actually recommends the kit lens and you've convinced me to stick with it until I'm a better shooter. Thanks for your insights!
Great as always. Can you compare 18-105 vs 16-70 Z vs kit lens?
want to know too
Thank you for the review. It would add value to take photos for the side by side at the cameras best settings. I get why you synch the settings but realistic side by sides will show photographers potential differences in real shooting.
kindly review about sony 55-210 lens..
thanks :)
Thanks so much for this review!!! Your comparison kit lens vs 16mm f2.8 review also really helped. I mostly shoot video on the a6300, with sigma primes and although the lenses are great for photography, I've found major issues with auto focus breathing on 19mm and 30mm and wasn't sure what I should do....... After seeing your reviews, I thought I'd ignore the pixel peepers and I went out and bought this lens. I've been shooting on a gimbal mostly at 16mm with this new lens and I'm really happy with the results! Phase detection auto focus and OSS are awesome! So much for such a low price! Again many thanks TECHNOLOGY MAFIA, you're a legend!!!
Can you please do a review on the 16-35 f2.8 Vs the kit lens?
Finally bought 18-105G. Awesome lens!
I have Sony A6000 and I love to capture nature (mountain, river, etc), city or maybe landscape. what is the best lens for my camera? do I need the 18-105mm lens or...?
Please compare 16-70 f4 zeiss vs 18-105 f4 vs kit
Just bought this lens (18-105) after your review for my 6300 - cannot wait to try it out properly!
Great video, been waiting for the 18-105mm. Now, when are you going to review the Fujinon 14.5-45mm T2.0 Premier?
If anyone wants to donate funds for me to purchase it, i will do it!
I had several of Sony Zeiss + G lenses, and kept the 18-105. Love it on my a6300 as a single lens set up.
How it goes regarding stabilization only on lens? Happy?
Not sure how I came upon your channel...but you really provide an excellent comparison and very unbiased review. Thanks for helping me make some future decisions, the immediate one of purchasing the 18-105, having had great luck so far with the 16-50. Whereas I have a few friends that highly recommended the 16-70, I needed more reach for event photography.
You are doing absolutely great videos, don't stop. could you please compare the bokeh from the 18-105 and 35mm 1.8?
Greetings from France
And compare the sharpness too, thanks.
Yes, good idea. There is quite a bit of difference. The more i use the 35mm, the more I like it. It is by far my favorite lens that I have used.
Oh really? As in, themore you use it compared to others? Interesting because I imagine you have used so many lenses...!
I just have the kitlens and a canonFD 50mm 1.8 not super sharp. In the kitlens I love going 20mm for wideangle, but instead of getting the prime 20mm sharper, my money is better spent on the 35mm? will slightly change my photos style, I like that challenge. thanks!
hi man, congratulations for having such a gorgeous wife, (Bless her). I have the chance for a Sigma 30mm 1.4 C for 244$. should I go for it or pay more for the Sony 35? I have a6000 BTW.
I love my 18-105. In fact I updated my camera body, sold off alpha mount lenses, and bought new lenses just to have access to this 18-105. I kept finding that there was a gap between my 16-50 and my 70-200 and all too often I wanted to shoot in that gap. Having the lens go all the way out to 105 is great. The lens isn't very heavy either. Attached to my a6500 it makes a great carry around package. This lens serves me about 80-90% of the time. It isn't my sharpest lens but for day to day use it is sharp enough.
I have the kit lens too and use it. The main thing about the kit lens is how small it is. With the kit lens attached to my a6500 it becomes a pocket camera. I can literally slip it into my jacket pocket. The kit lens image quality isn't as good as the 18-105 and of course the zoom range is less but as a run and gun lens it is fine.
Great vid. I'd like to see a comparison of that 18-105 vs Zeiss 16-70.
I did it and the 18/105 clearly wins it. I could send you the testfotos of both lenses.
I'm Vincent I have both and the Zeiss is much sharper
TheGreatGandalf09 Zeiss is much sharper than the G any day
Studat ZeiĂ has huge differences in the series. In my case the Zeiss is much blurrier than the Sony especially at open aperture f4. I send it to Sony and they said it is in the tolerance of the 16/70. On the other hand my Sony 18/105 is very sharp and defeats the Zeiss in the direct test. In many forums the Zeiss is discussed due to this great variation of quality with the 16/70. Maybe you have one of the better ones.
Studat that's not what i saw. In portrait, it was slightly better zoomed up. But it bleeds when you zoom up on trees to blue sky. It made lines better on his video of a tennis court. Slightly better coloring on grass. But a jerky full zoom, which was an issue.
I didn't see a 300.00 difference for Zeiss myself, and neither did this guy here.
Now, what about very low light? No one has reviewed them side by in very low light...that's why I wanted the Zeiss, myself, but it's GOT to hold up in low light, not bleed colors and not hitch in video. Inexcusable for a thousand $$ German lens.
Nice review, you hit all my questions. Thanks
hi
sony sel 18-105mm f4 vs canon 24-105mm f4 l ?
I have both of these lenses and they are both great. I also have the 1.8 35mm, brilliant... Also have the 70-200mm f4. With these lenses you can do anything.
Thanks for this review, I needed something wider than the kit lens with my new A7 II, but no one has the 18-105 in stock here in the U.K. so I'll keep hunting around for a few months.
Excellent video, just bought this lens. Also bought the Pentax 50mm f1,4 on your recommendation, very happy with both.Do you have any videos on the types of filters you would use with these lenses,especially a polarizer? Thank you,enjoy your work.
great video, just wondering if the image quality is about the same with the kit lens wouldn't that make the 55-210 become more value for money?
Can you compare this 18-105 with the 55-210 in terms of the sharpness?
I have a A6300 and E PZ 18-105 F4 G for shooting video.
Works perfect and I love to play with it!
Nice video and I subscribed :-P
Been watching your videos over the past week or so as I have recently purchased an A6000, was hoping to get my canon lenses to work, bought the sigma adaptor, sadly, very slow on the A6000. However, I have been considering this lens, and think I might purchase, thank you so much for all your info.
I'm saving all your videos offline so I can catch up with your liiiife happy holidays from Rwanda đ·đŒ keep up the good work!!
Great video, thank you. I have an A6000 and an A7ii both with kit lenses and they both give good results. Else where on the net people don't like this lens but your review was very informative and just what I needed to know. Nice to see your channel is growing and your wife is involved as well.
wonderful video and I appreciate for your detailed comparison between two Lenses. Thanks alots.
Thank you so much for this video!
Arthur, I've been getting schooled on gear and lenses for my a6400. I am using the 16-50 kit for video but I like to shoot my son in sports. I'm looking at this lens, the sigma 24-105 from sigma or maybe I just should have gotten the 18-135 kit? Thanks and good work on the progress of your videos.
Maybe wait for the new 70-350mm.
@@ArthurR thanks dude. Keep it up.
I think the 55-210mm could keep me satisfied for $75/ used as well...??
thank you, this video is amazingly helpful! All the things I wanted to know are in here~
Awesome video! The kit lens seems hard to beat for general use. Think I would use the extra cash towards a couple of primes...
Thanks, great info. Now I know I don't have much use for this lens with my needs.
Thanks. Is this lens also suitable for a 35mm sensor as with the Sony FS100 or FS700 (E-mount)?
Great video! 18-105 will be my next purchase when my budget allows.
Nice balanced comparision u have done between these two lens...
Thanks for this. You've convinced me that I don't need the 18-105.
I'm sticking with my trusty kit lens and fast primes.
This video proves that the photograph is the most important for the picture's quality.
Correction, a beautiful wife is the most important for the picture's quality.
Vince Patrick, yes its better to stick with kit lens. I have both. if you are a fan of big lenses then buy it else not much difference in picture quality.
@@sb39f3 there is
Ordered the 18-105 from Amazon with my A6400 and the lens was recorgnized by camera. Zoom did nit work and it was just a mess. I sent it back and just reordered same lens from B&H. Waiting to receive this week and weâll see if this just a single issue or the lens is just crap
can you compare the 18-105 G vs the 16-70 cz :)
How it goes the stabilization on video with that A6000?
Does the kit lens keep up in autofocus speed/accuracy? Specially with the new a6400 autofocus system
@Arthur R 18-105 or 18-135 which is better for Photography, Videography, Sharpness, portraits, street photography and Have Better Image quality ?
Your video was very helpful. I'm going to be starting my own show on CZcams and I just bought the a 6500 which will be my primary camera. Would you recommend this lens for my One Stop Shop or is there another lens you can recommend? That constant aperture is very appealing
Para grabar videos, me recomiendas comprar el 18-105 si dispongo del 16-50 del kit?
I love your review, all are very insightful and precise. I am planning to buy Sigma 16 mm F1.4 lens for multipurpose use (indoor, landscape and bit portrait) since its very sharp and perform well in low light and produce good blurring effect at 1.4F. I bit confused with Sony 18-105 F4, got one used 18-105 F4 in lesser price than Sigma. Could you please suggest me which one will be more beneficial?
The Sigma 16mm will be a much sharper lens. It will not give you the versatility to zoom in 105mm though. With the Sigma you have to zoom with your feet. Personally, I like primes more than zoom lenses because of their size and sharpness.
@@ArthurR go for sigma 30mm1.4
great video ! how do they compare in moving subjects
Great compare and thanks for show another side of 18-105, I plan to buy it but i have to more consider about it
love this video carnt wait for my a6000 at Christmas đ
Awesome! Merry Christmas!
Kallam Gainer I'm getting it too. I can't wait either. What photos are you trying to take photos of. I mainly want to do night/astrophotography
Same hear becuse I do alot of urbex and sport photography
a6000 is awesome! You won't regret it! Make sure you do the firmware update and get an SDXC card for the high bitrate video.
What dose the firmware update do ??
Hello! A6300 with kit lens or A6000 with 18-105 f/4 is better for videos? Thanks
Hey Technology Mafia
Enjoyed the review but what would you recommend for a zoom lens for the smaller sony camera's? I have the 55-210mm but find it soft.
Great video Arthur, thank you so much it really helped me a lot. Although I have a question If you were to go to Mongolia for filmmaking locals living in tents, hunting with eagles, riding horses. What would be your lens choice for APS-C camera? Sigma 30mm f/1.4 + sony e 18-105mm f/4 or something else? maybe only sigma 24-70mm f/2.8?
I was sketchy about the kit lens but Iâve been stopping down and Iâve been getting really sharp images ,, still considering the 18 - 105 and a 70-200 on my apcs
Great video comparison!! I'm an avid traveler. I can't seem to find a nice size camera bag that can fit my a6000 with the 18-105mm attached to it. I would like a decent size bag where i can put in and take out easily while on the go. Do you have one that you use or can recommend? Thanks!
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Hi sir pls reply for me
Which lens is best for photography and videography
18-105 f4 sony
Or
Tamron 18-300 f 3.5-6.3
Please compare 16-70 f4 zeiss vs 18-105 f4
Hi I am bit confused between 18-105 vs 55-210 which is best in terms of quality of pictures?
Hey! thanks for the video. Im between buying this lens or some primes like the sigmas 19-30-60mm. I shoot primary landscapes and some travel photography at cities, what you recommend the most? Thanks
What camera are you using for this video? Very clean.
I actually see on my iPad in the 1080p setting a huge difference. The 16-50 was the reason I returned my a5100. I wanted something compact so a good small lens was a must. So I'm sticking with my RX100 for now which was superior to the a5100+1650 combo. I'm not saying the a5100 is worse, the kit lens made it worse.
Hey, I'm an amateur photographer considering this camera. Is the kit lens decent enough to use for landscapes? If not, I can just use my wide angle bridge camera for that stuff.
Nice review! I put the 105mm on my wishlist on Amazon.
Hi :) I just got a sel18-105G in the mail today and the Box was damaged. The lens looks OK but is the manual focus and zoom rings suposed to feel sticky? I Guess they should feel smooth like the zoomring on the kit-lens, am I right?
Hello, I am considering the 18-105, Iâm especially interested in the wide open performance at the long end, in the range from 85 to 105mm. Would you be so kind to share a couple of raw images taken wide open at the long end? Two pictures that in your opinion show the maximum potential of the lens. I would be awesome if you could,
Thanks for the review. Where are you in Japan?
Hi , i got an issue with my 18-105mm, i get somekind of blue color on every each corner of my photo using this lens. Is that normal or something is wrong with my lens ? Thabk you
Pleaseeee help me what to do.. i got the 50mm full frame F1.8. Thanks Merry Christmas
Thanks Oddiraju . I bought the Neewer 35mm f1.7 manual focus lens. I am happy with it. and also it was affordable. I also bought the Sony 55-210mm zoom lens as I needed greater reach. Happy with the zoom lens too.
You live in Oki! I was there for 2 years. Great vids btw.
I have sony zve10 & sigma 30mm 1.4 & my purpose is to make videography & photography can you please suggest is there is any lenses that i need to buy ?
Again, nice comparison!!
im going for 18105 sony lens its best for my you tube videos
Hi, Your videos are very useful. I have Sony Alpha mark 3 which kind of lens is bette to buy. I like sharper photos with focused backround. Thats mean I like to my photo the backround is sharp too. Thanks.
Thanks for the comparison. I found it really useful, as I wondered myself whether to buy a 18-105 G Lens as I wish myself a lens with some tele, good aperature and a good quality of photos..
But this video made me a little more satisfied with my 16-50 Kit, as my budget is not that huge at all..
Well, this video tricked you...
There is a big difference
Okinawa!!!! I was watching this video randomly and I was like wait.... that scene looks familiar...its Mihama!!
Great video, When the new 18-105mm comes please compare with kit lens. thanks
thanks for all ur videos.. I am newbie; u saved me few bucks by convincing me to go for Sony a6k instead of a DSLR.. would it be possible for u to do a video on 55-210 zoom lens or suggest me if there is any other better zoom lens?
Great review! Can you do a comparison of the 18-105 and 35f1.8 prime lens. I've been eyeing the 35mm as replacement for my a5100's kit lens but after seeing your video, I'm seriously considering the 18-105 as it seems versatile enough to be an all-around lens.
vanquisher23, got both lenses. hard to just pick one. but if you're budget strapped and don't mind the extra size then get only the 18-105 as the range and versitility makes it fun. the 35/1.8 is great and better IQ of course, but at times a I want the wider angle or the telezoom. but the 35 is more compact of course and is very usable as a walk around. you can shoot one handed easily. the 18-105 get heavy after awhile to shoot one handed.
You cannot beat the 35 f1.8 for image quality: it comes out with very shallow DOF and the focus is super fast. And for low light, you cannot beat this lens. I use the 18-105 for events where I can't move fast enough to get to where I need to be. The image quality is really good but not excellent.
I started with the 35 f1.8 for a year and only got the 18-105 for the reason above.
Hi, just wondering are you using the raw or jpeg for the comparison?
How does the 18-105 compares to the 55-210 F4.5-6.3 overall?
Just noticing you're in Okinawa haha. I'm currently here. I saw the Ferris wheel and was like "is that American village?" haha awesome.
I settled for the Zeiss 16-70mm f4 instead of this. It was way too large. The only issue I had with the Zeiss I'd the f4. The kit zoom lens is kind of soft all around. The rating is not so great with the reviewers. Got myself a Sigma 30mm f1.4 for indoor instead of the power zoom.
Good choice with the Sigma, that is an awesome lens. I have yet to test the zeiss. How do you like it?
TechnologyMafia the Zeiss 16-70mm is great. It's much more versatile than the 18-105mm. I'm not a pro nor have both lens to compare, but I would think the Zeiss would outperform the Sony. It's a bit more expensive as well. It's a little soft at the short end and the far end wide open, I'm sure it's the same with most of the zoom lens. Now I'm debating between the Sony 20mm f2.8 or the Sigma 19mm f2.8. One is small and one has better IQ.
Would love to have you post about options in adapters to mount older lenses. That is something that brought me to switch to the Sony line, but it seems like there is a vast variety of adapters and options available. Can you help out with this please?
i have an 18-105 g lens with an A6000 but when i put it on manual mode thw focus ring still doesnt do anything. not in my manual, or auto settings. am i using it in the wrong setting?
please do the Sony 18-105g f4 comparison with Zeis 16-70z f4, which is better? is there any more sharp zoom lens?
hi can you drop some light on comparison between sony 18-200 or 18-105mm IQ. It will be mostly used for travel n street photography. Also can we use digital zoom after 105 range to compensate the reach of 200mm.
Which parameters u use for đž I mean the best setting ?
Hi , I'm not a phtographer, just a beginner & love to shot nature or anythings ...last year august 2019 I bought a Sony Mirrorless a6000 ...now I'm planning to buy len & the store recommend either Sony len Sel 18-135 , Sel 18-105 , Sel 18-200 or Sel 55-210 ...my choice is Sony Sel 18-135 , is this a heavy len ? Pls advice me ...waiting for your reply ....thk you.....12/11/2020
you've got the kit lens and the g lens, what about the g spot?
I was almost convinced that I would buy 18-105. But now looking for 55-210 lens for extra reach... as my 16-50 kit lens produces almost same quality image in that focal range...
Thanks for your video. :)
Does the Power zoom version of the 18-200 produce the same sharpness? SELP-18200.
Hi .. i have been watching heaps of reviews of 18-105 and till now i still can't decide.. I'm starting my beauty CZcams channel and i mainly will do makeup tutorial and beauty shot.. so which lens will you suggest me? 18-105 or the 50mm prime lens? also my a5100 will keep shutting down when it's overheat while im recording video and im thinking of upgrading the body as well... does a6000 do the same? or maybe a6300?
Hi, could you review sony hvl f32m or f43m. Many thx for this review, it helps a lot to decide.
Which are your focus settings for the photos in this video? Manual, auto etc?
Hi, can I use a Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG macro lens in my Sony A6000? or do i need to use adapter? thanks
This video is really help me to perchase the sony camera renses, thanks :)!!!!!!really useful!
Thanks for doing these comparisons with the kit lens. Kit lens for life.
i have the kit lens but want some more range and i dont like that it goes up to f 5.6 .... i want a 16-50 or 24-70 at f 2.8 but they are so expensive. would anyone suggest this f4 for some sports ?
Had the 18-105 for many years.Hope one day Sony makes this exact lens with better quality optics.