You are heads above most product reviewers, with a clear, warm and organized way of presenting comparisons. Great sense of humor also. How do you not have at least a million subscribers?
14:59 this even checks out perfectly with the maths! F2.8 is excactly 1 1/3 stops more than F4.5. So you need 130% more light to have the same exposure. You reduced your lights from 85% to 40% which is a 125% difference in light :D
I just got my Sigma 16 1.4 and I am now the Toneh master. I’m getting the 18-50 Ever since I started using manual mode for filming squirrels and amateur photography, I’m all about the bokeh. I love your content.
You are unbelievable. I promise you I emailed them a few days ago and never heard back. How do you and I think so much alike? This is a great review of the lens. Thanks so much for doing this Mark
I love the form factor of the 18-50mm Sigma f/2.8 lens. I like carrying a pair of cameras on any serious photo trip because the second camera will sometimes save the day, if one camera is damaged. This happened to me climbing a ridge in Alaska. I fell and damaged one camera but, I was still able to shoot since I had a second camera. I am getting a bit old (82 on my last birthday) and weight is becoming a problem. Therefore, the small factor Sony APSC cameras fit my needs and this Sigma lens meshes very well with my A6600 (since the A6600 has IBIS). I wish however, that I could find a small form factor telephoto zoom which would match my 18-50mm Sigma in a two camera setup. I have a 70-200mm f/4 Sony but, being a full frame model, it is a bit heavy for my needs. I also have an APSC Sony 70-350mm but, that is a variable aperture lens and I really want a constant f/stop with a minimum of f/4 and I don't really need the wide range of 70-350mm. I don't absolutely need stabilization in that lens and would be happy to have one constructed of plastic like the Sigma. Presently, I make do with the 18-50mm along with my Sony 85mm f/1.8 lens. The 85mm is relatively light and is a great portrait glass but, I really would like a zoom of somewhere around 50 or 70mm to around 135 or 150mm with a minimum f/4 constant aperture. But, I would rather have a constant f/2.8 built along the lines of the Sigma 18-50mm lens. I think that such a lens could be light enough in weight o solve my problem,
Fantastic review Mark, thanks. I have my own lil’Dougy and just purchased the 18-50 Sigma lens for it based on your review. I didn’t think it was possible to fall in love with such a cheap lens but boy, this lens is a beauty. Thanks again for keeping us entertained mate.
My camera is Sony ZV-E10. My main work is indoor/studio videography. I will also do outdoor videography and photography. My choice is Sigma 18-50 for being lightweight, handy, compact and minimum focusing distance of 12.1cm. On the other hand, Tamron 17-70 has an additional 20mm zoom and Image Stabilization. Since the Sony ZV-E10 doesn't have in-body image stabilization and the Tamron has image stabilization, I think it might be better for outdoor videography and photography. Since I haven't used either of them, I can't judge how effective the Image Stabilization is on the Tamron. Can you tell me which lens should I get for Sony ZV-E10? Reply please 🙏🙏🙏🙏
great video, I would love to start to see some comparison now versus other zoom lenses; in fact, even though I know this lens to be more of a wide zoom it would be great to see a video against the TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Excellent review Mark. Always learn something practical and useful through your videos, especially for a newbie like me. As this will be my first zoom lens, I was comparing between Tamron 17-70mm and the Sony 16-55mm to this Sigma 16-50mm lens. In consideration of price, weight, performance(near to Sony's lens), and the ability to take macro shots, this lens is the zoom lens for me. Thanks a lot again.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis What would your choice if you own an Alpha 6400 and use it for handshots (so no stativ using), even in darker environment. The tamron has an stabilizer, the sigma not. I`m using the kit lens at the moment and are no pro. I just search for something to upgrade my setup without buying more than one lense. thank you!
16-50mm direct replacement for the kit would have been the ticket for me, and I'd be a buyer.. The macro, F2.8 and Sigma-quality AF are great selling points. Adding a prime would take too much time for lens changes. I like my kit lens, I did go through 3 before I found a good one though. Good review ... Cheers
Woah Mark! Thanks for this video! That "macro" feature is such a nice hidden feature cuz I only know that by watching your videos. Other youtubers that I watch didn't mention any of that. Definitely getting this lens after contemplating for so long.
I use the 16/1.4 on my M43 setup all the time and it always stuns me with its quality. So no surprise that this thing rocks. One thing…focus breathing generally refers to the size of objects changing when you zoom the lens, not going back and forward to a lens at a fixed length. That’s why it matters to videographers rather than photographers.
I love your sense of humor in your videos! 😊I'm not sure if you know the answer, but if you do, I'm curious to know whether you would recommend this lens or the Sony 18-105mm f/4 for a hybrid travel photographer?
Hi Mark, love your stuff. You help me with my own camera crisis. Question: How good is the macro capability compared to a Sony 50mm macro lens? I shoot underwater, and if his can shoot great macro at 50mm, it would save having to only choose a certain subject size pre-dive.
3 month ago, i just a newbie, you are my favorite reviewer Now, my knowledge is wayyy too far from me in the past, and you still my favorite reviewer Funny, infomative, detail, stunning quality,… although i have this lens already i still watch it again
Binging all of your vids Mark, I've bought my first camera because of your review. Hope you can help me out this time again because I'm in the market for a lens. I'm pitting this lens Sigma 18-50mm and the Sigma 16mm. Which one would you choose if you only have one?
Hey Mark, I just recently got this lens because of your video. Did you experience any vignetting when shooting at F2.8 for it? I get some vignetting when shooting with mine at that aperture.
Mark, what microphone are you using in the studio in this video? (maybe it's the same mic in all studio videos?) Secondly, did you sound treat the room?
Great review, thank you very much ! I actually just got a new ZV-E10 with a Sony 18-105 4 in order to have a all-terrain kind of lens with optical stabilisation, but you're now making me rethink my choice... I really considered the Sigma 18-50 2.8, but didn't go with it because it was lacking OS...
Stick with what you’ve got - stabilization, huge focal range - if that’s what you were looking for don’t second guess yourself. I do that all time - don’t be like me 🤣🤣
Love your reviews Mark 👍. I’ve picked up this lens last week to go with my own little Dougie. I also dress up my ZV with the SmallRig L bracket with a wooden handle. This is a terrific setup. Light, compact, easy to handle. And the IQ is incredible. It’s now so easy to just pickup the camera anywhere all the time. f2.8, versatile standard zoom range, close focusing distance… Despite the lack of OSS, this lens ticks so many boxes. It’s a must have on the Sony apsc system imo.
Nice review but have you look at the Tamron 17-70? The Sony 16-55 should be the best except for the price. I'm debating between this lens vs the Tamron 17-70. I lean toward the Tamron more because it has stabilization and that better especially for low light situations. What's your thought?
First time on your channel and I enjoyed plus informative...what do you recommend for sports dad for a6500...think on sidelines watch tennis or soccer...will this lens work when I crop the photo?...sorry as I'm clueless...thanks
this will work great for sports, but you might bees a longer lens if you aren't very close to the action. But you may want to look into the tamron 18-300 because you'll be able to really get some close shots from far away. amzn.to/3vXJt8z
Hi Mark, I'm new to cameras and lenses and your videos have helped me a lot recently! I'm looking to pair a lens with my new Sony A7C - would you suggest the Sigma 18-50mm or the Tamron 28-75 Full Frame lens? I'm considering price, size, APS-C crop and reduction in photo MP from 24MP to 10MP.
I would go with the full frame lens - but also take a loiok at the Sigma 28-70 2.8. It's a bit smaller than the tamron and sometimes cheaper too amzn.to/427hjE7
This video showed up on my feed again. Gotta be honest, I've purchased this lens about a year ago and it's the most versatile lens that I own. It's super sharp, constant f2.8 is amazing and the 18-50mm (27-75mm fullframe) focal range is fantastic. It's a very small lens and also incredibly light. I have only two issues with it, one is with the lens and one is more my own preference. The first issue is that it has no optical stabilization. As a bang for your buck lens, you might be on a budget, and your camerabody maybe doesn't have IBIS. This would mean that you have the possibility of unsharp images at lower shutter speeds. For 40% more in price, at least where I live in Europe, you could go for the Tamron 17-70mm, which has built-in optical stabilization but is way bigger and heavier. If you were to own a ZVE-10 (like many other people watching this channel) it might be scary at first, but something like the A6500 already has IBIS and could be picked up second hand for about the same price as a new ZV-E10. That would already solve a bunch of problems with this for photography, for videography it could help a bit. The other issue is that sometimes I feel like it's too wide at 18mm and not zoomed in enough at the 50mm focal range. I've purchased the fullframe 24-70mm f2.8 lens from Sigma, and use that on my crop sensor ZV-E10. The 36-105mm focal range really suits me and also gives me the possibility to upgrade to a fullframe camera down the line, so I get even more usage out of the lens. If there was a 36-105mm lens for APS-C I would instantly buy it, but this lens is as close to perfection as I could get it. Price vs Quality this is more bang for your buck than the Sigma 16mm f1.4 for me!
Would it be a problem to compare the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 to the Sony 16-55 f2.8 since you are becoming famous now? And maybe the combination of the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 & Sigma 16mm f1.4 compared to the Sony 16-55 f2.8. The price of the Sony is a bit discounted in my country and the difference in price is not so big so I am wondering which option is better.
Hey Mark, thamks for the great video! Well I noticed that throughout your all lens reviews you only talk about Vlogging and stuff, what about filmmaking and videography in general? what lenses are best for budget filmmakers?
for filmmaking and the apsc line - the vlogging lenses are actually quite good. most filmmakers like between a 24 and 35 full frame equivalent. so the sigma 18-50 can do all of that range. The Sigma 16 1.4 is good too (24mm full frame quibalent)
Hi Mark Your way of explaining the world of photography is nice and clear, thank you for your commitment. Which optics do you recommend to pair with this 18-50, mainly for medium to long distances?Thanks
Hi Mark, this is one of the most helpful video on this lens, especially the studio example. I am a Reviewer and use studio for 99% of my videos. I am using sigma 30mm for my A-rolls and kit 16-55mm for B-rolls since last 2 years and as you mentioned in the video, the distance adjustment and convenience is quite a issue. Now I am looking to replace both the sigma 30mm and kit 16-55mm with this new lens and would like your opinion on it. Thanks.
this can certainly do that - as long as you don’t use the 30 below 2.8 most of the time. there is a big difference between 2.8 and 1.4. So if you normally use the 30 at 2.8 and above - then this lens definitely can replace it
Hi Mark, I am a newbie to camera's so I don't really understand all the technicalities of these camera and lenses but still i love watching your videos since you make them really interesting and funny. After watching your videos, I am convinced I need to buy the Sony ZV e10 camera but just confused if I should go for the kit lens which comes with ZV e10 or should I buy any other lens? What would you suggest? I have a small youtube channel which is growing so want to upgrade my setup and i make mainly sit and shoot videos (no vlogs). Would appreciate your suggestions.
It depends on your budget. If you are getting a kit lens along with the camera, the lens will only cost you $100 while other lenses will cost hundreds, if not, more than a thousand dollars. I'd say get the kit lens and use the heck out of it, learn from it, find out its limitations, and get lenses which you think will solve the limitations that the kit lens gives you. The reason being, if you want to get anything else other than the kit lens, the next question will be: Which lens to get? This is a question where only you can answer for yourself. You will notice what you need more, once you start using the kit lens a lot. Kit lens at $100, it is a cheap "starting point" and you upgrade from there on. Remember it is the skills, not the gear, that will get you far.
Sorry, I didn’t see the rest of your question for some reason. The kit lens is a good lens to figure out how you like to shoot. I personally recommend the Sigma 16mm 1.4 for a talking head studio lens. It’s amazingly sharp and bright lens and gives you a nice shallow depth of field. The link is in the description of this vid. 👍
@@gigihanmandarin thank you for the response, I think the sigma is a better lens so why spend 100$ for a average kit lens when I can just spend 250 more to buy a really good one
After some 4+ hours of trying to decide which camera to aim for this video FINALLY helped me narrow down what to go with for my instruction videos and some less dry (read: boring as all heck Dad!) marketing content... Now it's just a small matter of running the purchase order past accounting... Thanks for the useful content.
Okay, so i have been watching like a thousand of your videos because i am planning on getting the zve10. It will be my first camera and i am looking to do primarily weddings with it. I will do other client work like real estate, interviews/small business promos, etc. But again, mainly weddings. I have looked through SO many video to try to find a good few lenses to get with it and im struggling. Do you have any specific recommendations for what lenses to get with this camera? Budget will probably be around $2500 for camera, lenses, and gimbal (and other small accessories). Looking to get 3 lenses if possible. I dont know exactly what focal lengths are best. I know ill need a wide and i was considering the sony 11mm f1.8. For medium range i was actually considering this lens you are reviewing. Then for a longer prime i was thinking sigma 56mm f1.4? Would love and appreciate your thoughts on all of this. I have gained so much insight from watching your channel, your videos are amazing and i love your personality haha. Thanks in advance!
Love your reviews. Your videos convinced me to get the Sony ZV-E10 and Sigma 16mm F1.4. This review convinced me to upgrade my kit lens to the Sigma 18-50 as I love the idea of the bigger aperture, and the fact that its F2.8 all the way. However, am I missing something? It doesn’t seem to work with the Zoom rocker on the camera? Am I missing something? That’s a bit of a bummer if true.
The zoom rocker is only for "Power Zooms" like the kit lens or the Sony 10-20 f4. There are very few power zooms available. Regular zooming lenses like this sigma have to be zoomed by hang (most lenses)
do you think this is good for travel, street photography, and interior real estate? Do you think it is wide enough to get nice landscape/cityscape photography too? does the 18mm compared to a 16mm make big difference with 2mm?
you a funny dude lol. glad I found a camera guy with a sense of humor. new to photography and I'm falling asleep watching camera vids but yours are entertaining. thanks for the laughs, cheers!
Hi Mark, I love your videos keep it up! I have a question, I have the zve10 with the kit lens and the sony 11mm 1.8, I'm leaving soon for 1 year of travel (Japan) and I'm looking for one or more lenses for photo and film my trip, do you advise me to get the 16mm in addition to my 11mm as well as the 18-50 or rather direct me to the trio 16, 18, 56 1.4 (or maybe another combination?) Thank you!
GREAT Thanks! I have the 16,30 and 56 trio from Sigma and consider them my go-to first choice on my a6000 AND my a7r ( Yes the original bought new at duty free in Dubai in 2010 (?). I currently use the a7r 28-70mm 3.5-5.6 kit lens on both but obviously take a hit on megapixels on the APSC. That kit lens on on the a6000 works as a native lens with the resolution loss is only noticeable when you recompose in post to correct what I should have done when shooting. However the a6000's 24 Mp drops to (variable) an average of 15Mp which is respectable and good for most media but limiting print quality. That zoom is beyond tempting. Thanks Mark.
Even when sometimes (maybe 2 times out 10) i am not watching your vids for reviews i watch them because they me smile/laugh. So thanks for bringing those jokes and positivity into a lot of people's lives.. Love from India
Hello Mark! Great video mate bravo!!! One question, would you prefer this lense over having the 30mm prime f1.4 and the 56mm prime f1.4? Taking only about quality not money...
Sigma prime trio have better quality definitely... the bokeh is creamy and the images are sharp. 56mmf1.4 is the best portrait lens for Sony APSC system period. this 18-50mm is for someone who would like the versatility and portability of a zoom lens so instead of bringing and switching between 2 or 3 lenses, one would need only a zoom lens with slight quality trade-off. Only you yourself can be the judge to decide which lens will be most suitable for you.
Do you think there's a big difference in video quality between the sigma trio f1.4 and this sigma zoom lens? (I already own the 16mm 1.4) Love your videos! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹
Great review again, Mark! Im wondering what are your thoughts between getting this lens or* the sigma 30mm f1.4? I recently tried it for travel and it did pretty well but I missed having zoom capabilities. Is this zoom lens as sharp as the 30mm in good light conditions?
Yes - it is quite sharp. You probably won’t notice much difference in the sharpness of the 30 which is amazing considering it’s a zoom and the 30 is one of the sharpest lenses you can buy. Plus you have macro capabilities.
Looking into this lens for my ZV-E10. I currently have the kit lens, Sigma 56mm f/1.4, and the Sony 55-210 f/4.5-6.3. I’m wanting something I can use as a travel lens and for home videos when our newborn gets here. Is pairing this with the 56mm a good choice for an all purpose lens and a portrait lens? Seems like most people are looking to pair this with the 16mm instead.
Mark I love your videos. I wish you could test all these things to low light and under more harsh environments (this is a little bit too perfect compared to real life vlogging)
Lowlight depends a lot on the camera - and the amount of light a lens lets in is standardized. So a 2.8 will be the same in lowlight as any other 2.8 lens. So, if you want ultimate lowlight performance from a lens, look for the lowest f-stop you can find. The 1.4's from sigma are about as good as it gets (16mm, 30mm, 56mm)
Hey mark ❤, how does it compare to a full frame sigma art or sony 24-70mm gm ii, Because lenses are investments, I’m thinking about sigma 24-70 art full frame lena on fx30 Do you think the image quality od this sigma 18-50 competes with them?
Great another video, Mark! I read a lot of comments asking and comparing the Sigma 16 and other 1.4 with this zoom. I’m wondering wich one choose too for my documentaries. Maybe you can do a video comparing this beasts!
I had to send the 18-50 back, but for your documentaries, get the 16 1.4. The 18-50 is a great travel lens, but that 1.4 gives you great lowlight and a fantastic blurry background. I do docs, and I always use the Sigma 16 1.4
Mark, Mark, Mark! Hope maybe you can share with me a bit of info, since you and I have this same lens on a ZV-E10. (BTW, I bought the lens and camera about 10 months ago based on your recommendation. I love it. Thank you.) I expect that you ran into the same issue I'm having. Earlier today, I checked for a firmware update on the Sigma site for the 18-50mm f/2.8 lens.. When I pull up the "Version" page in my ZV-E10, it says the lens version is 02, and it looks like Sigma made version .03 available for download back on October 26, 2023.. I downloaded the update. I follow the instructions but I keep getting "Could not find a camera applicable for this update. etc..." Have you been able to update your 18-50mm Sigma lens? If so, how'd you do it?
You’ve just made my life a bit more difficult. I’m planning to buy a douggie and was trying to decide between the kit lens and the Sigma 1.6. But now I like the new Sigma 2.4. I plan to use the camera mostly in the studio for talking head content. The studio room has just one window which is north facing so I get ver little natural light. So I’m still thinking the 1.6 might be best (and less expensive). But this new 2.4 looks really great. BTW for out and about I would probably use my GoPro but also the douggie. So what would you suggest?
Just picked up a Dougie for myself thanks to your reviews and the ZV-E1 being almost 3x the price. If I was to do UA-cam talking head videos and want to make family and travel videos, would you recommend the sigma 18-50 or the Sony 15mm 1.4 G?
Thank you for the great video!! Please do a review on sony 20mm f1.8 lens as i have both full frame camera and zv-e10. Was thinking to get 1 full frame lens that can be used by both camera.. what do you think? Is it worth the price?😭
I have ZV-E10 and this lens as my only video recording gadget, and I am exactly as happy as you. Go and sell out all your other gear, you don't need them! ;)
I had shot on their EF mount 17-50 f/2.8 APS-C version of this lens for years for video work on my 80d, but the lens was very fragile and I had broke two of them. Glad to see they've made a lot of improvements to it, not only that thanks to your channel I'm planning on switching over to the ZV-E10 and it excites me my fav lens is available for it in a smaller form factor!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis The ZV-E10 seems like such an overlooked amazing camera to me, I think the picture profiles for grading on it are fantastic. my 80d and 17-50 F/2.8 certainly used to be a great combo a while ago!
Hi Mark, thanks for the informative and kinda funny videos! ;) Newbie here. I would need to also purchase a convertor lens adapter to use this Sigma lens on the Sony ZV E10 Im about to purchase, correct?
You sir, are a gem 💎 Thank you for being you. Awesome video. You helped me make a purchase decision. You did so in style. Your neighbor is great too 😂🍻
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ahh, looks like i already watched it! :D guess i blocked it out when you said HLG3. ;) did some shooting around with my little zv1 yesterday at PP1 and everything looked like shit. my zve10 is coming soon! hoping to get things sorted.
I've had anxiety from the moment you announced that this video is finished until it finally got published lol Which would you pick if you had to choose between this and the 16mm 1.4?
If you are doing mostly "talking head videos" like Mark does - 16mmm f1.4. It is a prime lens and has no zooming capability. If you want an all purpose "do-it-all" lens for portraits, travelling, landscape, street photos and videos - 18-50mm F2.8
I said WOW a the difference at 14:53. The overall clarity and sharpness difference is shocking. Added to my amazon wish list though I'm still mad that Sigma haven't made their incredible 18-35 f1.8 lens for the FE APSC mount. I borrowed that lens for my old T2i several years ago and it's incredible. Is there anything even close to something like that for the ZVE10? Edit: Watching on a 65" LG OLED... yeah..
Hello sir.. This is adeel from Pakistan... And i wanna ask you that for portrait photo and for landscaping.. Which 2 or 1 lens i should buy for sony zv e10? And is it worth buy sony zv e10?? This will be my first came and i wanna use it for casual photography
Hi there! I've been using a Sony Zeiss 16-70 F4 (yes the "infamous" one...) for a long time, lately with a Sony A6400 that I recently sold to get a new 6700: do you think the SIgma 18-50 is an upgrade compared to the Zeiss 16-70? Pro: lightness and F2.8 against F4 / Cons: reduced "range" and no stabilization (but 6700 has built-in stabilization that 6400 had not)
Hey Mark, I've been watching your videos since I got my ZV-E10 in August and would like to say a big thank to you for all I've learned. I use a Sigma 16 for my studio work ( music videos) and need a second lens with 30-35 mm focal length for the same purpose. Would you recomend 18-50 or Sigma 30 mm? I've noticed that 30mm autofocus is not as reliable as 16 mm or 18-50 and little noisy for video. What do you think. Thanks
the sigma 30mm was updatedn - it's autoficu had issues when it first came out - so as long as you are running the latest firm=ware - you should be good. I would try that lens and see if it works for you
At 14:10 it seems to me that if you zoomed out to 16mm on the kit lens and turned on Active SteadyShot to get a 1.44 crop factor you would have had a very similar looking shot to the Sigma at 24mm with the camera at about the same distance and your light at the same 40% (maybe a touch brighter).
Great review Mark, as always. Plus, you totally made my day on that last scene. I just can’t stop laughing 😂.... keep rocking! And congrats on the 5K!
Thanks for staying to the end to see it 🤣🤣
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you man 🙏. Believe it or not, I’m still laughing 😂
Totally, eh?!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis great work as always! It’s always fun and entertaining to watch ur videos.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis would like to know if zv-e10 has same BSI CMOS sensor like a6400. Thnx.
Come on, Sigma. Give him the lens. He just sold a ton of them for you. Great review!
I know, right??
Also sigma: if he already sold a ton when we lend it, what is the purpose to give him?
Just got my sigma 18 - 50
Waht you think about wedding filming with this lenses in specially in door? thanks in advance
Yes he has made a good sale promotion 😊
You are heads above most product reviewers, with a clear, warm and organized way of presenting comparisons. Great sense of humor also. How do you not have at least a million subscribers?
Thanks, Sctott - Nice of you to say!! The algorithm is holding me down 😂😂
14:59 this even checks out perfectly with the maths!
F2.8 is excactly 1 1/3 stops more than F4.5. So you need 130% more light to have the same exposure. You reduced your lights from 85% to 40% which is a 125% difference in light :D
gotta love math
this is excellent
I just got my Sigma 16 1.4 and I am now the Toneh master. I’m getting the 18-50 Ever since I started using manual mode for filming squirrels and amateur photography, I’m all about the bokeh. I love your content.
you and Kasey should do a squirrel documentary
"I could say mean things back, but I won't, because I'm Canadian." LOL
You are unbelievable. I promise you I emailed them a few days ago and never heard back. How do you and I think so much alike? This is a great review of the lens. Thanks so much for doing this Mark
Haha. Maybe email Sigma Canada - they were great 🤣🤣
“What does my soul say? Is it dark?… It is.”
haha - I forgot about that part
I love the form factor of the 18-50mm Sigma f/2.8 lens. I like carrying a pair of cameras on any serious photo trip because the second camera will sometimes save the day, if one camera is damaged. This happened to me climbing a ridge in Alaska. I fell and damaged one camera but, I was still able to shoot since I had a second camera.
I am getting a bit old (82 on my last birthday) and weight is becoming a problem. Therefore, the small factor Sony APSC cameras fit my needs and this Sigma lens meshes very well with my A6600 (since the A6600 has IBIS).
I wish however, that I could find a small form factor telephoto zoom which would match my 18-50mm Sigma in a two camera setup. I have a 70-200mm f/4 Sony but, being a full frame model, it is a bit heavy for my needs. I also have an APSC Sony 70-350mm but, that is a variable aperture lens and I really want a constant f/stop with a minimum of f/4 and I don't really need the wide range of 70-350mm. I don't absolutely need stabilization in that lens and would be happy to have one constructed of plastic like the Sigma.
Presently, I make do with the 18-50mm along with my Sony 85mm f/1.8 lens. The 85mm is relatively light and is a great portrait glass but, I really would like a zoom of somewhere around 50 or 70mm to around 135 or 150mm with a minimum f/4 constant aperture. But, I would rather have a constant f/2.8 built along the lines of the Sigma 18-50mm lens. I think that such a lens could be light enough in weight o solve my problem,
Fantastic review Mark, thanks. I have my own lil’Dougy and just purchased the 18-50 Sigma lens for it based on your review. I didn’t think it was possible to fall in love with such a cheap lens but boy, this lens is a beauty. Thanks again for keeping us entertained mate.
such a great lens - makes you just want to use it!!
My camera is Sony ZV-E10.
My main work is indoor/studio videography. I will also do outdoor videography and photography.
My choice is Sigma 18-50 for being lightweight, handy, compact and minimum focusing distance of 12.1cm.
On the other hand, Tamron 17-70 has an additional 20mm zoom and Image Stabilization.
Since the Sony ZV-E10 doesn't have in-body image stabilization and the Tamron has image stabilization, I think it might be better for outdoor videography and photography.
Since I haven't used either of them, I can't judge how effective the Image Stabilization is on the Tamron.
Can you tell me which lens should I get for Sony ZV-E10?
Reply please 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Congrats on 5️⃣K mate. When searching this particular lens your video came second. You definitely have become popular 👏
Nice!!
great video, I would love to start to see some comparison now versus other zoom lenses; in fact, even though I know this lens to be more of a wide zoom it would be great to see a video against the TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Excellent review Mark. Always learn something practical and useful through your videos, especially for a newbie like me. As this will be my first zoom lens, I was comparing between Tamron 17-70mm and the Sony 16-55mm to this Sigma 16-50mm lens. In consideration of price, weight, performance(near to Sony's lens), and the ability to take macro shots, this lens is the zoom lens for me. Thanks a lot again.
Glad it was helpful!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis What would your choice if you own an Alpha 6400 and use it for handshots (so no stativ using), even in darker environment. The tamron has an stabilizer, the sigma not. I`m using the kit lens at the moment and are no pro. I just search for something to upgrade my setup without buying more than one lense. thank you!
I don't know why your channel doesn't have 300K subs, I find it the most informative and fun camera channel out there.
Thanks!! maybe in a few decades 🤣
Nice review Bro! I love this video. Thanks!
You are entertaining and very informative! Thank you
16-50mm direct replacement for the kit would have been the ticket for me, and I'd be a buyer.. The macro, F2.8 and Sigma-quality AF are great selling points. Adding a prime would take too much time for lens changes. I like my kit lens, I did go through 3 before I found a good one though. Good review ... Cheers
Yeah, for the wide shot, the 16 would have been great. So hard to find something perfect. Thanks, J.R.!!
Woah Mark! Thanks for this video! That "macro" feature is such a nice hidden feature cuz I only know that by watching your videos. Other youtubers that I watch didn't mention any of that. Definitely getting this lens after contemplating for so long.
Glad it was helpful!
Great review. Really like the way you did side by side. I haven't seen much of that on other lens reviews.
I appreciate that!
Hey. Great video. Do you recomend this lense cooking video, filming food cook in the pan and so on? keep up the great work
As a beginner in video, I’m literately binge watching ALL of your videos right now 😅 Such an amazing and insightful content 😮 Thank youuuuu !
Awesome! Thank you!
Awsome review as always. I really think that this will be my upgrade from the kit lens.
Good choice!
I use the 16/1.4 on my M43 setup all the time and it always stuns me with its quality. So no surprise that this thing rocks. One thing…focus breathing generally refers to the size of objects changing when you zoom the lens, not going back and forward to a lens at a fixed length. That’s why it matters to videographers rather than photographers.
Thanks - here's a good article about focus breathing petapixel.com/focus-breathing/
Great review Mark. Its fantastic! Loved from Rwanda
Thanks!!
Mark, you crack me up. 😂 Fantastic review of the Sigma, by the way. And even if I know you rented it, I'm still jealous!
hello! love this review! just wanting to know how well does this do in low light situations?
Great video, would love to see a comparison between the sony 16-55 f2.8 g vs the new sigma 18-50mm 2.8; to tell if spending more make a difference?
I had to send the sigma back, but from the tests I’ve seen from others, I would stick with the sigma. smaller and much cheaper.
Great review. Just ordered the lens. Wish I had neighbors like you. Thanks for the great videos. I am very happy I stumbled across your channel.
he helped me fix my garage too!!
I love your sense of humor in your videos! 😊I'm not sure if you know the answer, but if you do, I'm curious to know whether you would recommend this lens or the Sony 18-105mm f/4 for a hybrid travel photographer?
Hi Mark, love your stuff. You help me with my own camera crisis.
Question: How good is the macro capability compared to a Sony 50mm macro lens? I shoot underwater, and if his can shoot great macro at 50mm, it would save having to only choose a certain subject size pre-dive.
3 month ago, i just a newbie, you are my favorite reviewer
Now, my knowledge is wayyy too far from me in the past, and you still my favorite reviewer
Funny, infomative, detail, stunning quality,… although i have this lens already i still watch it again
great to hear!!
Very helpful video, especially thanks to the comparison with Kit Lens. Thank You!
Love the vibe and the review, if you only put more outdoor shoots it would be crazy 🔥But still what a review!!!❤️👍👍
From one great looking guy to another.... I really enjoy you humor and knowledge about camera equipment. Keep up your great work!
Binging all of your vids Mark, I've bought my first camera because of your review. Hope you can help me out this time again because I'm in the market for a lens. I'm pitting this lens Sigma 18-50mm and the Sigma 16mm. Which one would you choose if you only have one?
The 16mm 1.4 for me. But it’s because I shoot mainly video and that’s a focal length I use constantly. I love the 1.4 for the blurriness!!
Hey Mark, I just recently got this lens because of your video. Did you experience any vignetting when shooting at F2.8 for it? I get some vignetting when shooting with mine at that aperture.
Mark, what microphone are you using in the studio in this video? (maybe it's the same mic in all studio videos?) Secondly, did you sound treat the room?
Great review, thank you very much !
I actually just got a new ZV-E10 with a Sony 18-105 4 in order to have a all-terrain kind of lens with optical stabilisation, but you're now making me rethink my choice... I really considered the Sigma 18-50 2.8, but didn't go with it because it was lacking OS...
Stick with what you’ve got - stabilization, huge focal range - if that’s what you were looking for don’t second guess yourself. I do that all time - don’t be like me 🤣🤣
That lens is HUGE.
What a great review and that sense of humour! 😂 Subscribed immediately
Much appreciated!
Love your reviews Mark 👍. I’ve picked up this lens last week to go with my own little Dougie. I also dress up my ZV with the SmallRig L bracket with a wooden handle. This is a terrific setup. Light, compact, easy to handle. And the IQ is incredible. It’s now so easy to just pickup the camera anywhere all the time. f2.8, versatile standard zoom range, close focusing distance… Despite the lack of OSS, this lens ticks so many boxes. It’s a must have on the Sony apsc system imo.
That’s a great setup and that wooden grip looks so cool
Nice review but have you look at the Tamron 17-70? The Sony 16-55 should be the best except for the price. I'm debating between this lens vs the Tamron 17-70. I lean toward the Tamron more because it has stabilization and that better especially for low light situations. What's your thought?
First time on your channel and I enjoyed plus informative...what do you recommend for sports dad for a6500...think on sidelines watch tennis or soccer...will this lens work when I crop the photo?...sorry as I'm clueless...thanks
this will work great for sports, but you might bees a longer lens if you aren't very close to the action. But you may want to look into the tamron 18-300 because you'll be able to really get some close shots from far away. amzn.to/3vXJt8z
Hi Mark, I'm new to cameras and lenses and your videos have helped me a lot recently! I'm looking to pair a lens with my new Sony A7C - would you suggest the Sigma 18-50mm or the Tamron 28-75 Full Frame lens? I'm considering price, size, APS-C crop and reduction in photo MP from 24MP to 10MP.
I would go with the full frame lens - but also take a loiok at the Sigma 28-70 2.8. It's a bit smaller than the tamron and sometimes cheaper too amzn.to/427hjE7
This video showed up on my feed again. Gotta be honest, I've purchased this lens about a year ago and it's the most versatile lens that I own. It's super sharp, constant f2.8 is amazing and the 18-50mm (27-75mm fullframe) focal range is fantastic. It's a very small lens and also incredibly light. I have only two issues with it, one is with the lens and one is more my own preference.
The first issue is that it has no optical stabilization. As a bang for your buck lens, you might be on a budget, and your camerabody maybe doesn't have IBIS. This would mean that you have the possibility of unsharp images at lower shutter speeds. For 40% more in price, at least where I live in Europe, you could go for the Tamron 17-70mm, which has built-in optical stabilization but is way bigger and heavier. If you were to own a ZVE-10 (like many other people watching this channel) it might be scary at first, but something like the A6500 already has IBIS and could be picked up second hand for about the same price as a new ZV-E10. That would already solve a bunch of problems with this for photography, for videography it could help a bit.
The other issue is that sometimes I feel like it's too wide at 18mm and not zoomed in enough at the 50mm focal range. I've purchased the fullframe 24-70mm f2.8 lens from Sigma, and use that on my crop sensor ZV-E10. The 36-105mm focal range really suits me and also gives me the possibility to upgrade to a fullframe camera down the line, so I get even more usage out of the lens.
If there was a 36-105mm lens for APS-C I would instantly buy it, but this lens is as close to perfection as I could get it. Price vs Quality this is more bang for your buck than the Sigma 16mm f1.4 for me!
thanks for giving the long term update!!
I subscribed for the humor alone 😄
Would it be a problem to compare the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 to the Sony 16-55 f2.8 since you are becoming famous now?
And maybe the combination of the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 & Sigma 16mm f1.4 compared to the Sony 16-55 f2.8.
The price of the Sony is a bit discounted in my country and the difference in price is not so big so I am wondering which option is better.
Hey Mark, thamks for the great video! Well I noticed that throughout your all lens reviews you only talk about Vlogging and stuff, what about filmmaking and videography in general? what lenses are best for budget filmmakers?
for filmmaking and the apsc line - the vlogging lenses are actually quite good. most filmmakers like between a 24 and 35 full frame equivalent. so the sigma 18-50 can do all of that range. The Sigma 16 1.4 is good too (24mm full frame quibalent)
Hi Mark Your way of explaining the world of photography is nice and clear, thank you for your commitment. Which optics do you recommend to pair with this 18-50, mainly for medium to long distances?Thanks
Hi Mark, this is one of the most helpful video on this lens, especially the studio example.
I am a Reviewer and use studio for 99% of my videos. I am using sigma 30mm for my A-rolls and kit 16-55mm for B-rolls since last 2 years and as you mentioned in the video, the distance adjustment and convenience is quite a issue.
Now I am looking to replace both the sigma 30mm and kit 16-55mm with this new lens and would like your opinion on it.
Thanks.
this can certainly do that - as long as you don’t use the 30 below 2.8 most of the time. there is a big difference between 2.8 and 1.4. So if you normally use the 30 at 2.8 and above - then this lens definitely can replace it
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks for the prompt reply 👍
Hi Mark,
I am a newbie to camera's so I don't really understand all the technicalities of these camera and lenses but still i love watching your videos since you make them really interesting and funny.
After watching your videos, I am convinced I need to buy the Sony ZV e10 camera but just confused if I should go for the kit lens which comes with ZV e10 or should I buy any other lens?
What would you suggest?
I have a small youtube channel which is growing so want to upgrade my setup and i make mainly sit and shoot videos (no vlogs).
Would appreciate your suggestions.
Great to hear!! you’ll pick it up in no time. 👍
It depends on your budget. If you are getting a kit lens along with the camera, the lens will only cost you $100 while other lenses will cost hundreds, if not, more than a thousand dollars. I'd say get the kit lens and use the heck out of it, learn from it, find out its limitations, and get lenses which you think will solve the limitations that the kit lens gives you.
The reason being, if you want to get anything else other than the kit lens, the next question will be: Which lens to get? This is a question where only you can answer for yourself. You will notice what you need more, once you start using the kit lens a lot. Kit lens at $100, it is a cheap "starting point" and you upgrade from there on. Remember it is the skills, not the gear, that will get you far.
Sorry, I didn’t see the rest of your question for some reason. The kit lens is a good lens to figure out how you like to shoot. I personally recommend the Sigma 16mm 1.4 for a talking head studio lens. It’s amazingly sharp and bright lens and gives you a nice shallow depth of field. The link is in the description of this vid. 👍
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you Mark for the response..
Yeah I may consider buying the sigma 16mm 1.4 lens..
@@gigihanmandarin thank you for the response, I think the sigma is a better lens so why spend 100$ for a average kit lens when I can just spend 250 more to buy a really good one
After some 4+ hours of trying to decide which camera to aim for this video FINALLY helped me narrow down what to go with for my instruction videos and some less dry (read: boring as all heck Dad!) marketing content... Now it's just a small matter of running the purchase order past accounting... Thanks for the useful content.
Thanks Mark. Another great review. Did Sigma end up giving you the lens?
Haha - I WISH.
Okay, so i have been watching like a thousand of your videos because i am planning on getting the zve10. It will be my first camera and i am looking to do primarily weddings with it. I will do other client work like real estate, interviews/small business promos, etc. But again, mainly weddings. I have looked through SO many video to try to find a good few lenses to get with it and im struggling. Do you have any specific recommendations for what lenses to get with this camera? Budget will probably be around $2500 for camera, lenses, and gimbal (and other small accessories). Looking to get 3 lenses if possible. I dont know exactly what focal lengths are best. I know ill need a wide and i was considering the sony 11mm f1.8. For medium range i was actually considering this lens you are reviewing. Then for a longer prime i was thinking sigma 56mm f1.4? Would love and appreciate your thoughts on all of this. I have gained so much insight from watching your channel, your videos are amazing and i love your personality haha. Thanks in advance!
Love your reviews. Your videos convinced me to get the Sony ZV-E10 and Sigma 16mm F1.4. This review convinced me to upgrade my kit lens to the Sigma 18-50 as I love the idea of the bigger aperture, and the fact that its F2.8 all the way. However, am I missing something? It doesn’t seem to work with the Zoom rocker on the camera? Am I missing something? That’s a bit of a bummer if true.
The zoom rocker is only for "Power Zooms" like the kit lens or the Sony 10-20 f4. There are very few power zooms available. Regular zooming lenses like this sigma have to be zoomed by hang (most lenses)
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Ah cool. I did not realise this. And thanks for the quick reply. Saves me a lot of googling time 😂
do you think this is good for travel, street photography, and interior real estate? Do you think it is wide enough to get nice landscape/cityscape photography too? does the 18mm compared to a 16mm make big difference with 2mm?
Im not a videographer or photographer, but with Mark review I really excited to learn all of this!
This makes you awesome!!
The ending was awesome, love your videos!😅
Thank you! 😁
you a funny dude lol. glad I found a camera guy with a sense of humor. new to photography and I'm falling asleep watching camera vids but yours are entertaining. thanks for the laughs, cheers!
I appreciate that!
Hi Mark, I love your videos keep it up!
I have a question, I have the zve10 with the kit lens and the sony 11mm 1.8, I'm leaving soon for 1 year of travel (Japan) and I'm looking for one or more lenses for photo and film my trip, do you advise me to get the 16mm in addition to my 11mm as well as the 18-50 or rather direct me to the trio 16, 18, 56 1.4 (or maybe another combination?)
Thank you!
I would do the 18-50 2.8 which will cover you for a lot while travelling
Great review! Thanks! PS! What camera did you use?
All of the outdoor shots was the ZV-E10 and ZV-E10 and GH5 footage for the studio
GREAT Thanks! I have the 16,30 and 56 trio from Sigma and consider them my go-to first choice on my a6000 AND my a7r ( Yes the original bought new at duty free in Dubai in 2010 (?). I currently use the a7r 28-70mm 3.5-5.6 kit lens on both but obviously take a hit on megapixels on the APSC. That kit lens on on the a6000 works as a native lens with the resolution loss is only noticeable when you recompose in post to correct what I should have done when shooting. However the a6000's 24 Mp drops to (variable) an average of 15Mp which is respectable and good for most media but limiting print quality.
That zoom is beyond tempting. Thanks Mark.
Even when sometimes (maybe 2 times out 10) i am not watching your vids for reviews i watch them because they me smile/laugh. So thanks for bringing those jokes and positivity into a lot of people's lives.. Love from India
Hello Mark! Great video mate bravo!!! One question, would you prefer this lense over having the 30mm prime f1.4 and the 56mm prime f1.4? Taking only about quality not money...
For quality, nothing replaces the Sigma trio of 16, 30, and 56 1.4. I would choose those three lenses when I want the best quality.
Sigma prime trio have better quality definitely... the bokeh is creamy and the images are sharp. 56mmf1.4 is the best portrait lens for Sony APSC system period. this 18-50mm is for someone who would like the versatility and portability of a zoom lens so instead of bringing and switching between 2 or 3 lenses, one would need only a zoom lens with slight quality trade-off. Only you yourself can be the judge to decide which lens will be most suitable for you.
Looking at this for my zv-e10. Appreciate the review. I enjoy your channel, Mark.
Thanks!!
Do you think there's a big difference in video quality between the sigma trio f1.4 and this sigma zoom lens? (I already own the 16mm 1.4)
Love your videos!
Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹
Quality is equal on the zoom. More certainly, but 2.8 va 1.4 (so less blur and worse in lowlight)
Great review again, Mark! Im wondering what are your thoughts between getting this lens or* the sigma 30mm f1.4? I recently tried it for travel and it did pretty well but I missed having zoom capabilities. Is this zoom lens as sharp as the 30mm in good light conditions?
Yes - it is quite sharp. You probably won’t notice much difference in the sharpness of the 30 which is amazing considering it’s a zoom and the 30 is one of the sharpest lenses you can buy. Plus you have macro capabilities.
Looking into this lens for my ZV-E10. I currently have the kit lens, Sigma 56mm f/1.4, and the Sony 55-210 f/4.5-6.3. I’m wanting something I can use as a travel lens and for home videos when our newborn gets here. Is pairing this with the 56mm a good choice for an all purpose lens and a portrait lens? Seems like most people are looking to pair this with the 16mm instead.
Just bought the zv e10 body only and the sigma lens because of this video. Thanks for the humor and the wonderful information.
Good choice!
Great review Mark. The lens looks fantastic 👌🏼 in the studio to expose to use hgl3 and lemming lut you put the zebras on 85 or 70? Thanks mate.
For LeemingLUT and HLG3 you set zebras to 85 on the skin 👍
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis you are an absolute legend. Thank you so much.
Mark I love your videos. I wish you could test all these things to low light and under more harsh environments (this is a little bit too perfect compared to real life vlogging)
Lowlight depends a lot on the camera - and the amount of light a lens lets in is standardized. So a 2.8 will be the same in lowlight as any other 2.8 lens. So, if you want ultimate lowlight performance from a lens, look for the lowest f-stop you can find. The 1.4's from sigma are about as good as it gets (16mm, 30mm, 56mm)
Hey mark ❤, how does it compare to a full frame sigma art or sony 24-70mm gm ii,
Because lenses are investments, I’m thinking about sigma 24-70 art full frame lena on fx30
Do you think the image quality od this sigma 18-50 competes with them?
Great another video, Mark! I read a lot of comments asking and comparing the Sigma 16 and other 1.4 with this zoom. I’m wondering wich one choose too for my documentaries. Maybe you can do a video comparing this beasts!
I had to send the 18-50 back, but for your documentaries, get the 16 1.4. The 18-50 is a great travel lens, but that 1.4 gives you great lowlight and a fantastic blurry background. I do docs, and I always use the Sigma 16 1.4
Mark, Mark, Mark! Hope maybe you can share with me a bit of info, since you and I have this same lens on a ZV-E10.
(BTW, I bought the lens and camera about 10 months ago based on your recommendation. I love it. Thank you.)
I expect that you ran into the same issue I'm having. Earlier today, I checked for a firmware update on the Sigma site for the 18-50mm f/2.8 lens.. When I pull up the "Version" page in my ZV-E10, it says the lens version is 02, and it looks like Sigma made version .03 available for download back on October 26, 2023..
I downloaded the update. I follow the instructions but I keep getting "Could not find a camera applicable for this update. etc..."
Have you been able to update your 18-50mm Sigma lens? If so, how'd you do it?
Great video Mark. I have the 16mm and 30mm Sigma lenses for my ZV-E10. Should I get the 18-50mm instead of the 56mm?
it depends - if you want a travel lens with lots of range, then yes. if you want to take nice portraits of people, I would do the 56
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you sir! Cheers with some Apple Juice from Glendora, CA
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You’ve just made my life a bit more difficult. I’m planning to buy a douggie and was trying to decide between the kit lens and the Sigma 1.6. But now I like the new Sigma 2.4. I plan to use the camera mostly in the studio for talking head content. The studio room has just one window which is north facing so I get ver little natural light. So I’m still thinking the 1.6 might be best (and less expensive). But this new 2.4 looks really great. BTW for out and about I would probably use my GoPro but also the douggie.
So what would you suggest?
I would get the 16mm 1.4 in your situation.
Equally informative and fun. Great review!
Thanks!!
Just picked up a Dougie for myself thanks to your reviews and the ZV-E1 being almost 3x the price. If I was to do UA-cam talking head videos and want to make family and travel videos, would you recommend the sigma 18-50 or the Sony 15mm 1.4 G?
for UA-cam talking head - definitely the Sony 15. he sigma 18-50 would be better for running around with the fam thiugh
Another stellar video Brother! Love your humor as always! Keep on shining bright! ❤❤❤
Thanks, Andray!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Always Brother! You Rock!
Thank you for the great video!! Please do a review on sony 20mm f1.8 lens as i have both full frame camera and zv-e10. Was thinking to get 1 full frame lens that can be used by both camera.. what do you think? Is it worth the price?😭
Because of your video I got the ZV-E10 body only and this Sigma 18-50, saved me $100 from having a duplicate zoom range kit lens. Thank you.
neighbor offers you a beer
thats a wholesome moment right
Really enjoy watching your review.
Thanks!!
I have ZV-E10 and this lens as my only video recording gadget, and I am exactly as happy as you.
Go and sell out all your other gear, you don't need them! ;)
I had shot on their EF mount 17-50 f/2.8 APS-C version of this lens for years for video work on my 80d, but the lens was very fragile and I had broke two of them.
Glad to see they've made a lot of improvements to it, not only that thanks to your channel I'm planning on switching over to the ZV-E10 and it excites me my fav lens is available for it in a smaller form factor!
This lens and zv-e10 are a killer combo. and so small and light!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis The ZV-E10 seems like such an overlooked amazing camera to me, I think the picture profiles for grading on it are fantastic.
my 80d and 17-50 F/2.8 certainly used to be a great combo a while ago!
That is hilarious! I have that same combo and looking to upgrade!
Is it working well with Sony Nex 5 family?
I'm excited for Mark to start having sponsored sections!
I will never skip them, because I wanna see him on that creamy ZV-E10
Thanks 🤣🤣 I’ve had a couple of offers, but nothing I felt fit with the channel.
Mark what setting did you set when you were vloging on sigma 18-50, cause when i shootin the skin is look terrible
i usually manually white balance and use cine2 profile with the LeemingLUT
Hi Mark, thanks for the informative and kinda funny videos! ;) Newbie here. I would need to also purchase a convertor lens adapter to use this Sigma lens on the Sony ZV E10 Im about to purchase, correct?
hi there - no adapter needed. this is a lens for Sony E mount. Fits on your camera just like a Sony lens.
You sir, are a gem 💎 Thank you for being you. Awesome video. You helped me make a purchase decision. You did so in style. Your neighbor is great too 😂🍻
🍺he’s a good guy!!
thanks for the info! what pic profile do you use most often? i.e. what gamma and color mode? say for vlogging, when traveling filming family, etc.
I did a video about that, actually - ua-cam.com/video/RVrEQPsFOpE/v-deo.html
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ahh, looks like i already watched it! :D guess i blocked it out when you said HLG3. ;) did some shooting around with my little zv1 yesterday at PP1 and everything looked like shit. my zve10 is coming soon! hoping to get things sorted.
I've had anxiety from the moment you announced that this video is finished until it finally got published lol
Which would you pick if you had to choose between this and the 16mm 1.4?
The 1.4 for me. But that’s the focal length I use the most. if I was travelling or taking pics - I would do the 18-50
If you are doing mostly "talking head videos" like Mark does - 16mmm f1.4. It is a prime lens and has no zooming capability.
If you want an all purpose "do-it-all" lens for portraits, travelling, landscape, street photos and videos - 18-50mm F2.8
I said WOW a the difference at 14:53. The overall clarity and sharpness difference is shocking. Added to my amazon wish list though I'm still mad that Sigma haven't made their incredible 18-35 f1.8 lens for the FE APSC mount. I borrowed that lens for my old T2i several years ago and it's incredible. Is there anything even close to something like that for the ZVE10?
Edit: Watching on a 65" LG OLED... yeah..
Hello sir.. This is adeel from Pakistan... And i wanna ask you that for portrait photo and for landscaping.. Which 2 or 1 lens i should buy for sony zv e10? And is it worth buy sony zv e10?? This will be my first came and i wanna use it for casual photography
Would you recommend that I get this or the Sigma 30mm first. Already have the Sigma 16mm and the kit lens.
I would do the 30 if you have the 16 and kit. But if you find you use your kit lens a lot - this thing will be a good upgrade.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you. I'll go for the 30mm
Hi there! I've been using a Sony Zeiss 16-70 F4 (yes the "infamous" one...) for a long time, lately with a Sony A6400 that I recently sold to get a new 6700: do you think the SIgma 18-50 is an upgrade compared to the Zeiss 16-70?
Pro: lightness and F2.8 against F4 / Cons: reduced "range" and no stabilization (but 6700 has built-in stabilization that 6400 had not)
Hey Mark, I've been watching your videos since I got my ZV-E10 in August and would like to say a big thank to you for all I've learned. I use a Sigma 16 for my studio work ( music videos) and need a second lens with 30-35 mm focal length for the same purpose. Would you recomend 18-50 or Sigma 30 mm? I've noticed that 30mm autofocus is not as reliable as 16 mm or 18-50 and little noisy for video. What do you think. Thanks
the sigma 30mm was updatedn - it's autoficu had issues when it first came out - so as long as you are running the latest firm=ware - you should be good. I would try that lens and see if it works for you
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you
At 14:10 it seems to me that if you zoomed out to 16mm on the kit lens and turned on Active SteadyShot to get a 1.44 crop factor you would have had a very similar looking shot to the Sigma at 24mm with the camera at about the same distance and your light at the same 40% (maybe a touch brighter).
The CGI snow at the start was awesome!
I was just hired for the new Avatar movie. no one is blue this time
just placed my order with your link! appreciate the vid
That’s considerate of you - I appreciate it 👍👍