Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN Lens, Sony 20mm F2.8 Comparison Review Sony A6000

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  • čas přidán 27. 12. 2014
  • Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN non Art Lens in- depth comparison review with the Sony 20mm f2.8 Pancake lens on The Sony A6000. Also for the Sony a5100 and NEX Cameras. Turns out the Art Lens is the Aluminum Body. Hybrid Auto focus - Sony doesn't allow third party lens manufacturers to utilize full screen hybrid focus area in intelligent auto or superior auto but it does utilize the full screen with focus tracking and face tracking with continuous focus in manual, A, S and P modes. Bottom line: In auto modes they only have twinkley boxes in the center.... AF is still fast. This lens works on the a6000, a5000, a51000, a3000, NEX 7, NEX 6 , 5, 3.
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Komentáře • 433

  • @k1ng617
    @k1ng617 Před 8 lety +24

    Sincerely one of the best lens reviews on CZcams. Clear concise information with solid side comparisons. You made my decision so much easier! Thank you!

  • @ağırsağlam
    @ağırsağlam Před 8 lety +4

    Sir, I have a terrible question for you. Get ready :)
    If you have forced to use either 16-50 3.5-5.6 kit lens or 16 mm 2.8 pancake on a a6000 body, which one would you choose?
    Kit lens intended to use in 16 mm only.

  • @purgarus
    @purgarus Před 8 lety

    This is literally EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you so damn much. No other videos like this online. Really surprised the Sony lens costs so much more with those soft corners, bleck. Fantastic video +1

    • @guardianobserver6593
      @guardianobserver6593 Před 7 lety

      Purgarus
      You bought the camera first and then you had the big surprise that it needs also lenses in order to work? Big mistake!

  • @seaneno4841
    @seaneno4841 Před 8 lety +9

    Your reviews rule. Don't change! :)

  • @RTorres81
    @RTorres81 Před 8 lety

    Thank you for this review been looking at the Sigma lens lately and this was first review I have seen that was not a unboxing video.

  • @hiselectmedia
    @hiselectmedia Před 7 lety

    That pancake line got me. :D Great video. I'm convinced. Thanks.

  • @ET_Videos
    @ET_Videos Před 9 lety

    So would you recommend this over the kit lens on the a5000 for city photography? Would it even be worth the purchase to accompany the kit lens? Thanks!

  • @Irishheart68
    @Irishheart68 Před 5 lety +1

    Your review helped me to hone in and make a definite decision!! Thank you so much for your expertise, easy to understand, and precise video!! Definitely subscribing! Also, enjoyed your pet video. I swear, we have identical B&W cats! Yours looks like my Oreo! Thanks again!

  • @dcanovas
    @dcanovas Před 3 lety

    I really enjoyed this video! Great review, lovely pets and nice music! Congrats my friend :)

  • @raym5635
    @raym5635 Před 9 lety

    These are fantastic and informative videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @kaseymahoney
    @kaseymahoney Před 9 lety +1

    great in depth review, I am in the market and right away was leaning to whatever was more expensive or within brand. Thanks!

  • @kylevanwagn3r
    @kylevanwagn3r Před 8 lety +1

    This was incredibly helpful, thank you!

  • @Loachie90
    @Loachie90 Před 9 lety +1

    As usual, quality review.

  • @poradyfoto
    @poradyfoto Před 7 lety

    I just want to say: thank you for the great reviews! Greetings from Poland :)

  • @mejvoj4248
    @mejvoj4248 Před 5 lety

    Very good review with no bullshit around. Thank you for for reviewing these tow lenses, I've just ordered Sigma. I like your cats :)

  • @steven2809
    @steven2809 Před 6 lety

    Excellent practical review!

  • @MsDeRosa
    @MsDeRosa Před 7 lety

    I'm such a newbie and this really helped. THANK YOU.

  • @catesg
    @catesg Před 8 lety +1

    Excellent review of these two lenses. I have always been a Sigma fan for my Canon dslr cameras. Glad to see they are equally strong on the micro four thirds cameras.

  • @violian5
    @violian5 Před 8 lety +1

    Love your videos. After a year of using the kit lens (16-50mm) on my Sony, I've decided to finally get good lens for it. After watching your videos, you've convinced me to go Sigma over Sony lens, and at the same time, save tons of money. I just ordered the following direct from Sigma: 30mm F/1.4, 19mm F/2.8, and 60mm F/2.8; and I feel confident with my purchase after seeing your videos.

    • @guardianobserver6593
      @guardianobserver6593 Před 7 lety

      violian5
      Did you know that you will lose many if not all of the automatisms of the camera, like the autofocus points? Buy sony lenses or buy another camera with cheaper lenses.

    • @stefpix
      @stefpix Před 7 lety

      Not with the 30mm 1.4/

  • @flipswitch8475
    @flipswitch8475 Před 7 lety +2

    Just subscribed. Why? Because of your pancake joke. Keep up the good work in all seriousness.

  • @michaelabrandon
    @michaelabrandon Před 7 lety

    thank you...very helpful ...ordered the sigma 19 for my Sony a6000...

  • @MEBoisv
    @MEBoisv Před 7 lety +6

    I see the lens hood as protection for minor drops and bumps

  • @wilbmoore
    @wilbmoore Před 9 lety +2

    Thanks for the review. Sigma just have great lenses anyway. Love this lens.

  • @starleov
    @starleov Před 6 lety

    Amazing review. Thank you so much!

  • @HenryvdVeer
    @HenryvdVeer Před 8 lety

    I remember you mentioned earlier that the sigma 19mm will be getting revised soon, is that being confirmed somewhere? should i wait for it before buying this one in the video?

  • @antonv.
    @antonv. Před 8 lety +1

    thanks

  • @Ilya_syomin
    @Ilya_syomin Před 7 lety

    Nice review. Thanks.

  • @powerlurker
    @powerlurker Před 6 lety

    super good review! thank u!

  • @p_aulwhite
    @p_aulwhite Před 9 lety

    Very good review. Thanks

  • @evangeasuela
    @evangeasuela Před 9 lety

    great review, for sure i'm getting one, thanks

  • @Mizbah18
    @Mizbah18 Před 7 lety

    hi..
    u said that one of your 30mm is better then the other 30mm...which one is better...??..is it the one you reviewed on another video or the older one...?? I bought the Art version of 30mm couple of days age along with 60mm...yet to receive them...I bought them online so didn't get the chance to try out before buying...now wondering if I'm getting less sharp copies...or I wonder is it that the newer versions are better then the older ones...what do you think..??

  • @phillalonde1509
    @phillalonde1509 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks David, just bought my Sony A6000 liked your review so I went back out and bought the Sigma 19mm.
    FYI upgraded from my Canon T3I not selling the Cannon but it is going to sit in the bag a Lot!!!

    • @yahnzy74
      @yahnzy74 Před 8 lety

      Do you need the lens adapter when using the sigma for a6000?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +alisufian ruslan No. Make sure you get the Sony version though.

  • @dcssteve1944
    @dcssteve1944 Před 7 lety

    Thanks great review / comparison

  • @aristocats11235
    @aristocats11235 Před 7 lety

    Excellent videos! Thank you sir.

  • @nucleus99
    @nucleus99 Před 7 lety

    i really enjoy all your reviews. Very helpful. I am really torn between the two. The sigma is a winner, however, I really like the sony for its size and wondering if it will be worth it at the end.

  • @Lanternamagika
    @Lanternamagika Před 8 lety +1

    Love your reviews. But I saw many other reviews of this very lens mounted on mft cameras that evidenced a marked, really ugly focus breathing when in AF. This is not the case on a Sony camera, though, as it looks like from your review. Might the problem with mft cameras be ascribed to that format alone? Thank you!

  • @dizlys
    @dizlys Před 8 lety

    Hi Davin. Great reviews, they help me a lot! I'm planning to buy the Sony A6300, body only, and thinking of the Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN instead of the original kit lens. Now I found a great deal on the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA. I actualy don't see much good reviews of this lens and I'm wondering if it would be better than one of the sigma lenses. I want to shoot some city / landscape / travel photo's. Maybe you can help making a choise. Thanks!

  • @jamesdearment411
    @jamesdearment411 Před 9 lety

    Lens hoods can be essential for more than just controlling flare. They are also useful for keeping stuff away from the lens if you are walking around with the camera strapped to you in public. I've accidentally gotten sweat on the lens, smudged a finger print or two, or brushed up against something where fabric/dust/debris gets on the lens. If you don't notice these kinds of things and clean the lens right away, your next shot might be ruined due to a dirty front element. I've found using lens hoods significantly reduces how often I need to clean the front element. Usually I can just use a rocket blower to clear any dust and I'm good. I've tried UV filters, but without the hood I have the same problems. So I stick with using hoods and no UV filters unless I'm shooting a 35mm film camera on a hazy day.

  • @alphonsemattia7365
    @alphonsemattia7365 Před 9 lety

    Hi David, Really like your reviews especially on the Sigma 30&60 on an a6000. I'm just buying camera and lens now. Thanks for your reviews. 1 question:
    What photo software are you using? I'm struggling to find the best program for my needs. ((Hate Iphoto! Did I say I didn't llike eyephoto?)) Thanks, AM

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      Alphonse Mattia If you are buying a Sony then you can download Capture One Express for free. I find it way better then lightroom. It does a great job. There are tutorials here on youtube for it.

  • @jacoriat
    @jacoriat Před 7 lety

    thanks for this... Can you choose the autofocus speed for video in some of those??

  • @mildmethod
    @mildmethod Před 7 lety

    Hi, great video, but you should just hit the 100% crop button between the magnifying glass and left arrow. I noticed some of your comparisons were zoomed in at different levels.

  • @AlbertSantoso
    @AlbertSantoso Před 9 lety

    Thanks for the review, Lavikka Photography. I've been wondering which lens I should get first between the 19 and 30... it looks like it's a matter of a coin toss now. :)

  • @mrlobogajardo
    @mrlobogajardo Před 9 lety +1

    Hello what u think about the Mitakon Speedmaster f0.95... 55mm? (In the a6000) please :P

  • @cspvFilm
    @cspvFilm Před 9 lety +2

    thank you SO MUCH! :)

  • @charruaporelmundo
    @charruaporelmundo Před 9 lety

    I only can find a aluminium body version, are those the same lens?..maybe just an update model? thank you very much....

  • @rep3e4
    @rep3e4 Před 6 lety

    very informative, thank you very much

  • @punypunny
    @punypunny Před 8 lety

    Do both the Sony fisheye converters fully work on this lens?
    Thanks!

  • @mamirola
    @mamirola Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you! now i don't have to research for days to make my mind. and i love your pets! i had two bunnies when I was little and a kitty .

  • @dbstanczyk
    @dbstanczyk Před 7 lety

    Great video Davin, super helpful! I am shooting on a 6300, looking for a good wide angle for video. So on across this is basically a 28mm? Will this be wide enough to make a good vlogging lens?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 7 lety +1

      Yes it works for that if you are hand holding. Most of the time I use the Sony e macro 30mm on a tripod for my videos.

    • @dbstanczyk
      @dbstanczyk Před 7 lety

      Sounds good, thanks! I ordered it - again, great video!

  • @Dante-hk5zi
    @Dante-hk5zi Před 8 lety

    Hey ! What lens would you recommend if i want to take macro photography? Im currently using the a6000 and i have the 16-50 kit lens and the 50mmf1.8 lens. im a student and im on a budget, so im thinking whats a good lens for macro photography? or should i get some extension tubes instead?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +Dante Takeshii 30mm macro is the only sony e apsc size lens and its very good. My favorite though is adapting the Nikon 55mm micro f2.8 with a fotga adapter. Check out my macro videos.

  • @anandanbaskaran3142
    @anandanbaskaran3142 Před 8 lety

    Thanks Davin, I will be returning the Fotodiox and get a Fotga. Just took few photos with both minolta and Nikkon using hyperfocal estimation. I view it in the evening on my TV and give you an update-:)

  • @TradeMarkMusic23
    @TradeMarkMusic23 Před 7 lety

    Gd video , just clarifying, the sigma's auto focus on a a6300 for video is usable ?

  • @kaizen5023
    @kaizen5023 Před 4 lety

    Thank you sir, this is exactly the review I needed, the little Sony pancake was tempting but Sigma wins!

  • @karadda13
    @karadda13 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for the review. Any suggestions on a portrait lens for my a5100? keeping in mind that i'm open for any brand or mount type.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      If you want auto focus then the Sigma 60 dn art. If you don't care about autofocus then the Nikkor Micro 55mm f2.8 ai or the 55mm Nikon f1.2 ai.

  • @runheli
    @runheli Před 8 lety

    I like it. Thanks for the information. Just great. Thumbs up.

  • @vipulgupta
    @vipulgupta Před 9 lety

    Hi, first of all, many thanks for posting such informative and comprehensive reviews. I am sure they go a long way in helping viewers make correct and well informed decisions.
    Besides, it would be really nice if you can give me some advice to help me remove my confusion. I own a Sony a6000 and am looking for a wide angle lens preferably with wide aperture so that i can use it in low light conditions as well. I was considering two options Sigma 19mm f2.8 and Rokinon 12mm f2.0. I was leaning towards Rokinon after reading some really nice words about it on some reviews on some blogs. However, after checking your reviews on both the lenses I have got confused about which one to choose between the two.
    What I would like to know is that If I have to choose between the two purely from the point of view of getting better images under various conditions (as I cannot afford to buy too many lenses) with a bias towards clicking more landscapes, which lens do you think I should go ahead with? Also considering that , I already own the two kit zoom lenses and SEL 35mm f1.8.
    Also, is there a possibility that with the future firmware updates (like the recent firmware 2.0 for sony a6000), as i am considering this for a long term usage, the performance of Rokinon can improve on sony a6000.
    Thanks!

  • @Darkrukiaz
    @Darkrukiaz Před 9 lety

    Would this lens work for indoor convention hall shooting for full-body or 3/4 body portraits? Or should I be looking at a 35mm prime lens instead?

  • @dheartbrkkid1
    @dheartbrkkid1 Před 8 lety

    Buying my first serious camera system. Which combination will be better body + dual kit + sigma 30mm 1.4 or Body + sigma 19mm + sigma 30mm 1.4 . Please advice. I'm leaning more towards the first combination since i have to buy 55-210 anyway as it's the only tele option on e mount and buying as a kit with the body i get 16-50 also along with the 55-210 at the price of 55-210 only. But concerned how bad the 16-50 is compared to 19mm.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety +1

      I would go with the later. the 55-210 aint' all that. You would be better off with the sigma 60mm.

  • @sowhatprod
    @sowhatprod Před 9 lety

    U do good info videos.

  • @garylparas
    @garylparas Před 8 lety

    What would you prefer for Street, Landscape, daily uses photography is it the Sigma 19mm F2.8 or Sigma 30mm F2.8? In my local camera store they have both the same price. Thanks a lot.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +garylparas The 19mm is a normal wide and the 30mm is normal focal length. I pretty left the 30 on mine for a few months but I did mostly video with it.

    • @garylparas
      @garylparas Před 8 lety

      +Lavikka Photography I don't really take videos, so i might go with 19mm because of it's extra wide than 30mm. What do you think?
      Do they have also the same image quality, because that's all matters to me. Thank you.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      they do pretty much have the same quality.

  • @sharikmarius
    @sharikmarius Před 8 lety

    Am I correct in thinking that the Sony works better when you are using the focus tracking feature to photograph or take videos of moving objects/people?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      The 20mm does work but not because pdaf. The 19mm af is a little too fast. The 19mm can track just as well.

  • @MaxwellStarr
    @MaxwellStarr Před 5 lety

    For some reason the results I get from my Sigma 19mm Art version are different on my A6000. I'm happy with the image quality but it's useless for video because it will hunt repeatedly when recording a stationary subject (ie: myself of object I'm videoing when vlogging). I also tried using it on the weekend to shoot wider angles at an event, stopped down to F11-F16 it just hunted so bad that it was completely unreliable for getting shots. I'm considering dumping it for the Sony 20mm, just not happy with the Sigma's results..
    Love your videos though, keep up the good work!

  • @omega810
    @omega810 Před 9 lety

    Hello would you recommend this for Astrophotography or spend a bit more and go Rokinon/Samyang?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety +1

      It should work fine. if you want to wider though go with the rokinon 12mm f2.

  • @Outlast1965
    @Outlast1965 Před 8 lety

    Hi Lavikka. Thanks for sharing. Very informative and helps me decide even more to purchase the other 2 versions, the 30mm and 60mm for my EM-1. Yes, I know your review is for the A6000, yet I presume the elements for the micro four thirds have the same properties. My 19mm is in transit now, purchased online. I have a Fuji XE-2, and no doubt their lenses are superb instruments, but seemed my budget can't cope with their 56mm 1.2 nor even the 10-24 f/4. For micro four thirds, I could cover these 3 focal lengths for f/2.8 for just around USD600, with nearly the same if not exactly what I should be getting with Fuji lenses that nearly a USD1000 each! Got my EM-1 around 55% discount sale. Had a laugh playing with your black cat! Regards :)

  • @ernestobeer2925
    @ernestobeer2925 Před 8 lety

    Hey! I am planning to put my cash down for the Sigma 19mm. The only thing keeping me back is the AF. I need it for low light event photography on a6000. I need to use zone focus area with face rec. in AF-C. Will it work? Should I worry about the AF?
    Please give your advise! Thx!
    PS - great reviews!

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +Ernests Karlsbergs It will but only in manual mode not in intelligent mode.

  • @Andrew-rk7sb
    @Andrew-rk7sb Před 8 lety

    vape at the beginning? great video thanks for putting in time for a great review

  • @williamnix3628
    @williamnix3628 Před 9 lety

    We are planning on going to Scotland in a month and looking to pick up the a6000. Would the Sony or Sigma be best for HD video and action shots over the KIT Lens?
    Also on the wide angle Landscape Fisheye type lenses with Auto focus which lens would you recommend?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      William Nix Sigmas work just fine but the Sony 28mm f2 is worth looking into. Af fisheye? You don't need af with a fisheye. Just get a Rokinon 8mm. It goes from 3ft to infinity in a 10th of a turn. Just use peak focusing.

    • @williamnix3628
      @williamnix3628 Před 9 lety

      Lavikka Photography So would you recommend the Sony 28mm f2 for street photographs and a traveling lens over the Sony or Sigma 20mm/19mm????I'm just getting into this platform and I know nothing about photography as I only own point and shoots your reviews are awesome.Thanks for your help.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      The 19 and 20 are a little wider but the 28mm is a good general purpose lens.

  • @babarfyi
    @babarfyi Před 9 lety

    Thanks for another interesting review. Almost convinced to switch to Sony (from Nikon). Would be interested in comparisons with the expensive FF alternatives. Will start with a6000, but might buy a7xx etc later. Would e.g. Sigma art 50/1.4 or Sony 55/1.8 be noticeably better already on the a6000?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      The sigma 50 1.4 ( had one on my Nikon) would resolve 3700 lines of resolution and have a slight barrel distortion with no ca's or flaring. You would have to use an eos adapter so it would auto focus slower. The 55 1.8 should test close to the sigma 50mm.

    • @ObelixCMM
      @ObelixCMM Před 9 lety

      Your best choice for A6000 in 50 mm range is Sony 50 f1.8 OSS (SEL50F18), unless you are planning to move up to full frame E mount cameras. Native mount APS-C lens with fast AF and optical stabilization.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety +3

      ObelixCMM The 50mm f1.8 was the first lens that I got for the a6000 and also the first one I got rid of. Its soft in the corner and ghosts really bad thru f2.8. Its on par with the 35mm oss 1.8 I did a review on. These two lenses have an exaggerated shallow depth of field.

  • @Tory9242
    @Tory9242 Před 7 lety

    Hi, please give me an advise, I'm deciding between sigma 19mm or zeiss 24mm for my a6000, which one is better?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 7 lety +1

      The Zeiss 24mm is better but if you are on a budget the 19mm will get you by.

  • @Cassidycaj
    @Cassidycaj Před 8 lety

    Quick question. I just got the 19mm Sigma Art lens for my Nex-5 but it won't fit. Are the mounts different since it's a older Nex? seems like Sigma has a smaller mount

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +Cassidycaj It sounds like you got the version for Micro four thirds.

  • @MultiAlexh
    @MultiAlexh Před 8 lety

    is it hard to get a clear shot since it doesn't have autofocus built in and the a6000 doesnt have autofocus built in either?

  • @gbwalther3198
    @gbwalther3198 Před 2 lety

    It seems from past videos, you have a buddy at a local AZ camera store. Maybe you could go there & shoot and release video samples of the Sony a7iv in 4k crop 60fps with Sony 16-55 f2.8 lens. Commentary would be interesting. In addition, if you have the new Tamron aps-c Zoom lenses and the Sigma new aps-c Zoom lenses. Also, do several similar tests with Fuji aps-c prime lenses for Sony e-mount: Fuji 16mm f1.4; Sigma 19mm f/2.8; Sigma 30mm f/1.4; Sigma 56mm f/1.4.

  • @harrysolomon2194
    @harrysolomon2194 Před 9 lety +4

    Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN Lens doesn’t support phase-dectect autofocus, so it won’t be the lens of choice for tracking moving subjects.
    All the series 30mm, 60mm and 19 mm have the same..."failure".
    Pls. advise.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety +1

      Yes it does. Only in zone area. All the lenses track and utilize eye focus along with face detection and tracking. I use tracking almost everyday. Even got it to work on an eos adapter.

    • @thachillest1
      @thachillest1 Před 9 lety

      Lavikka Photography When you say they work in zone focus area, does it work just in the center zone or can you move the zone to different spots of the screen/viewfinder and it still works? Thanks in advance.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety +3

      Just in the center zone. Sony doesn't allow third party lens manufacturers to utilize full screen hybrid focus area in intelligent auto or superior auto but it does utilize the full screen with focus tracking and face tracking with continuous focus in manual, A, S and P modes.

  • @Croft_Gundogs
    @Croft_Gundogs Před 9 lety

    Hi Davin, are there any SLR lens that would give the same focal length as this but sharper? Price is something to consider though. If it was more expensive than the sigma, id go with the sigma if the sharpness isn't that much different. Maybe even wider actually. I'm already picking up the canon 24mm FD to get a 35mm equivalent but would like something a bit wider too.Thanks

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      Will Holdcroft Not for the price. The Sony 28mm f2 is the next closest price wise. Here are my lens recommendations. www.lavikkaphotography.com/blog

    • @Croft_Gundogs
      @Croft_Gundogs Před 9 lety

      Thanks Davin...Had a look. Very helpful!

  • @paulybluenose
    @paulybluenose Před 9 lety

    Hi, I just got my Sigma 60mm and love it! So glad I took your advice on that lens.... I am now considering a wide angle - I am curious what your thoughts are on the Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Ultra Wide Angle Lens Sony E-Mount (NEX) (Black) (RK12M-E)..... Its a lot wider that the Sigma 19mm obviously...... Thanks....Hope to come see you soon.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      Its sharp lens. Has some ca's in the corners but good for the price. Really wide.

  • @TheDiepzone
    @TheDiepzone Před 7 lety +1

    Curious if you know who performs better in low light? And also who performs better for astrophotography? I don't expect any of them to perform exceptionally but it would be considered into my purchase.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 7 lety

      this one is ok for Astrophotography but you have to shoot at f4. Rokinon 12mm is better. for low light this does as well as sony. The Sigma 30mm F1.4 and 28mm F2 are better.

    • @TheDiepzone
      @TheDiepzone Před 7 lety

      I don't imagine myself doing astrophotography all that much so would rather not spend money on a dedicated lens for that. I'd like a more versatile lens so I'll be getting the Sigma. Thanks!

  • @Stonecood911
    @Stonecood911 Před 9 lety +1

    Excellent comparison. Do you notice a slow down with autofocus due to the PD autofocus points restriction Sony has placed on non Sony lenses? Cheers

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      Not at all These focus very fast.

    • @Stonecood911
      @Stonecood911 Před 9 lety

      Thanks!

    • @EshaanLP
      @EshaanLP Před 9 lety

      Sandun Abeysinghe While I am really impressed with the performance of this lens (especially for the price), I do find the AF slower on a a6000. It's most noticeable in video mode and is slower than even the crappy 16-50mm kit lens. Also for photography, in low light it struggles more than any of my Sony lenses. AF fast & accurate is good light though.
      Optically it is really impressive...much sharper than the 18-55mm and WAY sharper than the 16-50mm. AF is also very quiet.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      I had to turn the af speed down on mine. hmm.

  • @Neverlosthikes
    @Neverlosthikes Před 8 lety

    Have you got a chance to dig the Hasselblad LF 16mm f/2.8 Lens. Looks like the Sony but cheap think it's any good

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +Matthew Teeter I looked into it. It really is just the 16mm pancake with Hasselblad label on it. Not very good.

  • @fourwzzy
    @fourwzzy Před 7 lety

    Hi! Put sigma 19 mm on my sony a5100 and got only 5 (FIVE!) instead of 179 AF points and only in center! Is it OK? Thank you!

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 7 lety

      Yes thats normal with non-Sony lenses. Enable face tracking and use spot focusing if you want to go out of the center.

  • @alexandremoreira599
    @alexandremoreira599 Před 5 lety

    the 19 mm dont miss the focus sometimes?

  • @1717jbs
    @1717jbs Před 9 lety

    Excellent! Thanks.

  • @duonglets
    @duonglets Před 9 lety

    I have been waiting for this review and I don't expect to get it today, so earlier than your plan before. I really appreciate your effort. I got a SEL55-210mm and may get this one or the 30mm EX DN non Art. Could you tell me which one should has more usages? Thanks!

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety +3

      I did reviews on all of the Sigma DN lenses and they are worth it. The 30 DN is really versatile. It just depends on what you are going to do with it. I probably use the 19mm outside but use the 30mm and the 60m more for product. 30 for groups shots and 60 for portrait. etc

    • @duonglets
      @duonglets Před 9 lety

      Lavikka Photography Thank you for your quick answer. So I may try to get both the 19mm and the 30mm. Where did you get them (both old version)?
      Best wishes for the new year!

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      I got one off of Amazon, ebay and adorama

    • @duonglets
      @duonglets Před 9 lety

      Lavikka Photography Thank you. I forgot to mention that I really like the comparison. It helps us to see the differences between them directly. Keep up this way if possible.

  • @yahnzy74
    @yahnzy74 Před 8 lety

    I'm a beginner in a6000. Do i need to buy the adapter when using this sigma lens?

  • @ctzerbe1
    @ctzerbe1 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for the review. I recently bought the 19mm Sigma Art lens. I have been doing a number of comparison shots of the 16-50 kit lens set to 19mm and the Sigma 19mm using various F-stops. I have specifically been looking at the corners. I do not seen any significant advantage to the Sigma in the corners. The Sigma also had a lot more purple fringing. I shot in raw but then applied lens corrections in Lightroom. I will do some analysis of the center sharpness, but at this point I am not feeling the love...

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      That's odd. Maybe you got a bad copy. Feel free to send me a raw file.

    • @ctzerbe1
      @ctzerbe1 Před 9 lety

      Lavikka Photography I ran another test. This time of a wall quilt about 4 feet away. Previously I was imagining objects 30-80 feet away for my test. Here the difference were very pronounced, and were especially dramatic in the corners. In the middle of the image at f8-11 showed only marginal differences, but the sharpness in the Sigma at other f stops was noticeably better. I don't know if the shorter distance made a difference or if I just had more issues with focus on the more distant objects...

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      try the same test with manual focus.

  • @MrAnkank
    @MrAnkank Před 9 lety

    If i already have 50 1.8 for a6000 would this sigma 20mm be a good replacement for kit lens (16-50) that i have or better go for sony 28mm 2 or sony 35 1.8. Which one should be next?

  • @DIYGuy85
    @DIYGuy85 Před 7 lety +6

    I'm split between Sigma 19mm and Rokinon 12mm... Anyone have any opinion? To me the most important property of lens is its image quality.

    • @Leon-pb5cr
      @Leon-pb5cr Před 7 lety

      Gaurav P In my opinion have the sigma the better image quality

    • @jeanb4971
      @jeanb4971 Před 7 lety

      Rokinon 12mm f2 hand down, in therm of sharpness its compared or better over the zeiss 16-35mm f4 there some test over the net

    • @chrisbartha2002
      @chrisbartha2002 Před 6 lety

      Max P what did you finally get? Im stuck between those too

    • @MrCoder101
      @MrCoder101 Před 6 lety +1

      I got the 12mm but I have to tell you I'm not a manual lens guy. I hate focusing manually. Most of my shots have focus issues. The problem is I can't see my subject as easily in the normal view of a6000. I have to zoom in electronically again and again for every shot and it gets very annoying. Plus the perspective is very abnormal. Its ultrawide. I feel like I have limited applications for it. Stretchy corners of the 12mm doesn't help either. I might just sell the 12mm and go for the 19mm.

  • @clorindamarselle8353
    @clorindamarselle8353 Před 4 lety

    I own a6500. Looking for a wider lens then my Sony 35mm to take family pictures of my children. I'm just a mom who wants great shots of her children. Which do you recommend. Sony 20 or sigma 19 for someone like me. Not a photographer, but learning slowly I hope. Thanks

  • @nyc_dancer_j
    @nyc_dancer_j Před 7 lety

    Okay so I have questions I'm a dancer would this camera be great to make dancing videos is it clear the video camera?? and also does this camera take great clear pictures. i am so tired of using my phone to record videos lol i want a better camera is this one good or do you have some other suggestions.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 7 lety

      Yes it would work fine for that. The Sony 20mm pancake would be a little better for video.

    • @nyc_dancer_j
      @nyc_dancer_j Před 7 lety

      Lavikka Photography oh okay thanks!!

  • @anandanbaskaran3142
    @anandanbaskaran3142 Před 8 lety

    Thank you very much Davin, last week I got a Minolta W.rokkor-x 28f28 $36 and nikkor 24f28 $120 and 24f28 is having a blue kind of circle when I focus on light bulb. but minolta do not get this. is nikkor like this because of the fotodiox pro adapter $60?. I'm thinking of returning the nikkor and get a Sigma for this price. please guide me on what to get as my best use for a6000. Once again thank you for all the help you are doing in your review.

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +Anandan Baskaran A blue circle? that's odd. Is the adapter a focal reducer?

  • @DownSouth_Adventures
    @DownSouth_Adventures Před 8 lety

    Hey David I'm new to photography and am learning so much from your videos! I was stuck between purchasing the Sony 35mm, or 50mm but now after watching your videos it seems that I could buy the 19, 30, and 60 mm from sigma and have better lenses? Is that what you would do if you were me?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +Jeremy Pitts I can't tell you what to do but check out lens list at www.lavikkaphotography.com/blog It will help you decide.

  • @EmileModesitt
    @EmileModesitt Před 8 lety +2

    You could compare images a lot more easily in Lightroom. Just put them side by side and you won't have to be clicking back and forth trying to zoom evenly and find the same spot on each picture.

  • @saiminhtetoo7854
    @saiminhtetoo7854 Před 7 lety

    what do u recommend in street photography sigma 19mm or sony 20 mm lens for crop sensor

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 7 lety

      The 19mm is sharper but you do a lot of video then the 20mm is a little better.

  • @thedancingcrocodile4151

    which one u feel is better rokinon 12mm or the 19mm sigma????

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      Sharpness wise they are close. Just depends on how wide you want to go. The 12mm is really wide.

  • @wintrymix
    @wintrymix Před 8 lety

    I watched your video and was convinced, until I realized that Sigma isn't compatible with the hybrid AF. But then I read your description. So... Sigma *is* fully compatible with hybrid AF in A, S, and P modes? What about M? And is it really bad that it doesn't have IS?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 8 lety

      +Theta Sigma It isn't fully compatible in auto mode aka the twinkling boxes. It does it, but only in the center focus. in M A S and P you can get it to work in zone but it doesn't show the boxes. It does focus tracking and face tracking. It also focuses pretty fast.

  • @brianpatterson8499
    @brianpatterson8499 Před 7 lety

    Just looking for a decent compact walk around lens - no miracles required. Iif it checks out I'll keep it. If not, B&H is always there to take it back.

  • @a55tech
    @a55tech Před 7 lety

    13:40 why does the Sony camera at the bottom jump/vibrate in this vid?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 7 lety

      I think I had the AF speed on set on fast. In video that can cause lenses to pulse.

  • @BlackOpsZIP
    @BlackOpsZIP Před 7 lety

    Can you tell me, please, do this lens (sigma 19mm) have manual focus?

  • @LiveForPanda
    @LiveForPanda Před 9 lety

    what about E 16mm F2.8 E-mount Prime Lens? It has a similar price to Sigma 19mm

    • @ILLRICARDO
      @ILLRICARDO Před 8 lety

      only good thing about the 16mm , is the attachments , the image quality is not as good as the sigma

  • @paranormalwatching
    @paranormalwatching Před 9 lety

    Hi, can i ask what you lose if you use the sigma on the A6000? I know you still get focus and aperture, but do you get the eye focus tricks the A6000 does, or only if you use a sony lens?

    • @LavikkaPhotography
      @LavikkaPhotography  Před 9 lety

      koolerking You get eye focusing and focus tracking just not in automatic af. You have to use continuous focus.

    • @paranormalwatching
      @paranormalwatching Před 9 lety

      Thanks for the reply.

  • @quanggalaxy
    @quanggalaxy Před 9 lety

    the sigma 19mm f2.8 and sony 10-18mm f4 which one sharper on a6000? thank you