Who knows, tamron 20-40 is pretty compact. The only reason to not get it is IBIS / ACITVE IBIS is worse with non native lenses @@JasonMorrisphotocinema
I have 24-105. Majority of my photos is between 24-50 focal range so this lens makes sense & with that 60mp sensor I can use their 1.5x crop mode. But overall performance of the lens seems could be better
Definitely an upgrade from 24-105 and the 20-70 f4. Especially if u don’t need the longer end or you can pair 24-50 with a 85mm. For wedding photography etc. I am 24mm 1.4gm and 50 1.2gm. I am wondering if this lens can just replace both and then I can just carry a prime on my second camera.
for wedding 24 is definitely not wide enough unless u only shoot wedding portraits and not the wedding day. I love my 20-70 as it covers the wide and standard but really wish it could be 2.8.
Great video. I do a TON of gimbal work and rarely shoot over 50mm for gimbal stuff. Using the Sigma 24-70 2.8 and it's just so heavy. This might be the ticket!
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema haha maybe push it to 105 Idk what optically possible for them gotta keep things humble. 😂. For video and narrative work tighter then 85 isn’t something i see myself needing. And i have the 3 major gm primes.
I think im getting this! Im a travel film enthusiast and a big factor in my lens selection is weight. Thank you so much for this great review Jason! new sub
Love the video Jason! Would definitely get this over the 24-70 GM. Hopefully, Sony comes out with a wide ange 2.8, like a 16-24 f2.8! I have the F4 PZ 1635 and it’s great for vlogs on the zve1. Looking jacked as always. I’m herding to the gym now. Thanks!
Interested to see the Sigma 24-70 2.8 vs Sony 24-50 2.8 G. Looking to get one or the other now that this one has been announced, and since they're pretty much the same price i'm looking forward to see how they compare optically! Great vid! Much love from Portugal
I’d bet the gm is probably lagging a bit behind vs this one for normal use. Not having the same motors and the size made me not even consider the gmi. I went gmii and since I also have the a7cii, I want a small all arounder like this for carrying around and travel. Picture quality for stills I’d bet the gm is still a bit better.
Thank you for the video. I’m considering this for my A7CR and A7CII.Already own the 24-70/2.8 GMII but I use that on my A1 or A7RV but too heavy for all day carry on the compact bodies. My original plan was to go with three small primes at 24, 40, and 65 but like not having to change lenses. Also evaluating the Sigma 28-70/2.8 that I got used before I even knew this lens was coming. It’s almost as light. Also been thinking of the 20-70/4 G but always avoided f/4 for events. Do own the 24-105/4 G which is a great general purpose lens but a little heavy as well on the compact bodies. Too many choices for sure.
Loved the smoke when the camera popped up! great little touch. Easy pass on this one. Since I own a 16-35mm f2.8 GM I. which is a 24-52.5mm on an A7IV this isn't a "need" but not a bad lens.
Thanks for this video, I'm from France and I don't miss any ! 🇫🇷 I have one question please, maybe you could help : Got the Sony A7IV and I want to buy my first lens (I'm using the kit one 😰) and I hesitate between the Sigma Art DG DN 24-70 f2.8 and the Sony GM II 24-70 f2.8. Which one should I get...? And now that I've seen your video with this new lens, I could consider it but the range from 50 to 70 is pretty important to me. Thanks !
Honestly I would recommend the sigma 24-70 because of value. GM II is a crazy good lens but pricey. But if price doesn’t matter 24-70 GM II for the win
Jason Morris answering the important questions no one thought to ask. Thank you. 1100usd is an amazing price tag from Sony. I was hoping this lens would be the same size as the PZ and it comes close. I was mainly looking forward to this lens as an alternative to the bulky/heavy 24-70 dg dn art (not everyone is a 6’4 tank like you) since the 85 1.4 art dg dn is my favourite lens.. making the 70mm end something I could consider giving up. I’ll be looking for a comparison review between this lens and the dg dn. Sucks that this is launched the day after the x100vi is revealed.. man that camera came up to 2450CAD after taxes (I hear it’s over 2800aud). Gotta hold out for a bit and maybe this’ll give me enough time to make an informed decision.
This is the ONLY zoom lens I ask for these 20 years. (I am not a photographer. I take travelling photos of my family, mostly 28mm/ 35mm, and rarely 24mm/ 50mm. I have an 85mm Prime for portraits for work portfolio.) It's great to drop the 50-70mm range for lower price, size and weight. Now wait 200 years for Canon RF. (I have 2 R8.) I envy you Sony guys. LOL Edit: My only zoom lens is the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Art for EF. It weighs 1.2 kg with the control ring mount and I can't afford an RF L lens. Just for reference. Thanks for video and pointing out that it's great for family use, which you cannot be more correct!
Hello Jason great job , I always watching your channel so many time , always forget to leave comment sorry about that, plus I love your country .Nice looking lens Sony 24-50mm F2,8 G.have nice week end , big like 155 and thank you for the great job on your channel .
In the dark gym situation I was in f2.8 was very handy otherwise I would have needed much more light for an f4. Still perfectly this having an f4 because if you have light you can just expose higher. Depth of field is another difference. Really the 20-70mm f4 is a great focal range and definitely one to consider
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema idk man, I had the 20-40 from Tamron and it was pretty small, I don't think that 10mm more in the long end would be a big deal size wise. Only problem with the Tamron is that it sucked with IBIS 👀
they took out 20mm out of it, thats what... If you think this lens is useless, please remember Sigma 24-35 F2 exists, and by the way... just buy Sigma 24-70, it's cheaper (cheaper than this one even) and just as good.
When I saw the weight and the size, I was Immediately sold. Then I saw how it zooms in and out, and I think it will not fit my flow on a gimbal. Pass for me
This gives size and weight over the 24-70mm. If weight is something someone like then it is for them. Otherwise I agree if size and weight are no concern. I would actually love a Sony 24-105mm F2.8 like canon… even though it weighs a truck load
I have been screaming and waiting for a 25-50/2.8 for 30 years... nobody made one, finally SONY did. This alone is worth switching systems for! Why? Because the 24-70/2.8 is a STUPID range with the 70mm end being practically useless. You'll probably carry a fast 85/1.4 or 85/1.8 so not having that extra 20mm is irrelevant, not to mention the fact that 2.8 is not exactly fast enough when you really want to do portraits. A 2.8/50 is perfect for street portraits and across the table shots. 24 is wide enough for most landscapes. If you like filming yourself with your arm extended, get a SMALLER CAMERA not a full frame mirrorless and save yourself some aching arms. Anyone complaining about the zoom range is missing the point! If it was any wider it will either have to be bigger or have smaller aperture. If that is what you want, get the 20-70/4 G. You give up a stop for 4mm on the wide end and 20mm on the long end. That lens is almost the same size (7mm longer and 5mm fatter).
If it were 20 - 50mm f2.8 it would've been THE best all round lens to get!
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Agreed
I was just going to comment this lol this would be the lens to get not sure where Sony is trying to go with a 24-50
I agree. 20-50mm means bigger and heavier because of the lens elements to get to 20mm at an f2.8
Who knows, tamron 20-40 is pretty compact. The only reason to not get it is IBIS / ACITVE IBIS is worse with non native lenses @@JasonMorrisphotocinema
What pouch is that at 6:27? Perfect size for everyday! Does it also fit a ff body?
I did a review a few weeks ago. Pgytech one go V2. Check the video out as there are three sizes
We are reaching a point where most people won't think twice before buying near similar, way more affordable Tamron, sigma, and Sirui lenses.
all i can say is, competition is good, very goooood
That’s true. E-Mount certainly is packed with a tonne of options unlike canon and their RF mount
If people are single minded then no one will buy BMW or Mercedes and only go for Toyota since they all serve the same purpose of transportation.
I have 24-105. Majority of my photos is between 24-50 focal range so this lens makes sense & with that 60mp sensor I can use their 1.5x crop mode.
But overall performance of the lens seems could be better
Definitely an upgrade from 24-105 and the 20-70 f4. Especially if u don’t need the longer end or you can pair 24-50 with a 85mm. For wedding photography etc. I am 24mm 1.4gm and 50 1.2gm. I am wondering if this lens can just replace both and then I can just carry a prime on my second camera.
for wedding 24 is definitely not wide enough unless u only shoot wedding portraits and not the wedding day. I love my 20-70 as it covers the wide and standard but really wish it could be 2.8.
@@shem44 what would u use the 20mm focal length in wedding.
I agree the 20-70mm might be the better choice unless you need the f2.8 for that low light
Great video. I do a TON of gimbal work and rarely shoot over 50mm for gimbal stuff. Using the Sigma 24-70 2.8 and it's just so heavy. This might be the ticket!
The size and weight of this lens is its biggest advantage for sure
Do you have the link to the weight lifting/fitness video please?
It will eventually all be on primabolics website and social media platforms.
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema awesome, loved what I saw so far. Thanks for the reply!
We need a 50-85 f2.8 g. Sony please that would literally be the perfect lens for my collection.
For real? Just 50-85mm?
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema haha maybe push it to 105 Idk what optically possible for them gotta keep things humble. 😂. For video and narrative work tighter then 85 isn’t something i see myself needing. And i have the 3 major gm primes.
I think im getting this! Im a travel film enthusiast and a big factor in my lens selection is weight. Thank you so much for this great review Jason! new sub
Oh good choice for travel. Compact size is key here
Just picked up the Tamron 20-40 new for half the price and more useful coverage.
Good choice of lens. Wide lens is very useful
totally worth it, with a 35-150 to cover the rest it’s great
It's an APS-C lens though so the coverage on a full frame in APS-C mode is about the same.
Great informative video as always. Thank you! I am glad I did not take 20-70. This one will make more use for me.
Hope it helped!
would this lens and the fx30 work well on my crane M3 Gimbal weight wise?
Yes, but I would recommend more a 16 55 f2.8 E
Bro the new set is so good! The depth shooting into the L of the room and the set dec come together really nicely ;)
Really appreciate it. Into the L for the W haha
i would loved to have an internal non extendable zoom to shoot on a gimball witouth having to rebalance every time
what sling bag was that at 6:22?
Love the video Jason! Would definitely get this over the 24-70 GM. Hopefully, Sony comes out with a wide ange 2.8, like a 16-24 f2.8! I have the F4 PZ 1635 and it’s great for vlogs on the zve1.
Looking jacked as always. I’m herding to the gym now.
Thanks!
Rumour has it that wide f2.8 lens is coming. I would love to see it
Is the sony zve1 weather sealed? I was shooting in the rain for a bit and the zoom button is now stucked
How does this compare with the Sony FE 16-35mm pz, best travel lens pairing for the Sony ZV-E1??
Personally I can't stand that lens.
Nice I'll be looking into getting this one! Great vid
Thanks for watching 🔥
If I'm APS-C user, would this lens fit for me more than sony 16-55 f2.8 G ? Is there a comparable quality between both?
Definitely get an aps-c lens. Unless the focal length will suit you with the 1.5x crop on top
Looking to get a lens for my sony zve1. Looking to film cinematic videos as well as everyday videos. With a 1000 dollar budget any suggestions?
Tough choice. Could choose Tamron or sigma 28-75mm lens. Much cheaper but different focal length
Interested to see the Sigma 24-70 2.8 vs Sony 24-50 2.8 G. Looking to get one or the other now that this one has been announced, and since they're pretty much the same price i'm looking forward to see how they compare optically!
Great vid! Much love from Portugal
The sigma 24-70mm f2.8 art lens would be better since it’s close to the Sony GM lens. But the only advantage the Sony lens has is the size and weight
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema thank you so much! Appreciate the fast response 💪🏽
Is this lens better than 24-70 GM 1? Just bought 24-70 GM1 but it is quite huge. I use it mainly for landscapes and little bit of portraits. Thank you
I’d bet the gm is probably lagging a bit behind vs this one for normal use. Not having the same motors and the size made me not even consider the gmi. I went gmii and since I also have the a7cii, I want a small all arounder like this for carrying around and travel.
Picture quality for stills I’d bet the gm is still a bit better.
This is objectively sharper, lighter and better auto focus than the GM I lens
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema thanks! I couldn’t remember where I said this so I could come back to correct!
The GM1 was huge. Sold mine. It was good but this one does look better. All reviews say from best to worst; GM2, 24-50, GM1
hello brother, how does the boke look with the sony 6700 or fx30?
It becomes a 35-75mm I believe on a APS-C
Thank you for the video. I’m considering this for my A7CR and A7CII.Already own the 24-70/2.8 GMII but I use that on my A1 or A7RV but too heavy for all day carry on the compact bodies. My original plan was to go with three small primes at 24, 40, and 65 but like not having to change lenses. Also evaluating the Sigma 28-70/2.8 that I got used before I even knew this lens was coming. It’s almost as light. Also been thinking of the 20-70/4 G but always avoided f/4 for events. Do own the 24-105/4 G which is a great general purpose lens but a little heavy as well on the compact bodies. Too many choices for sure.
Perfectly designed for those cameras specifically. A7CR and A7CII will love this lens combo
Nice looking lens. Performs well I think.
Fairly decent performance. Better than I thought anyway haha
Loved the smoke when the camera popped up! great little touch. Easy pass on this one. Since I own a 16-35mm f2.8 GM I. which is a 24-52.5mm on an A7IV this isn't a "need" but not a bad lens.
Haha thanks for noticing the details. 16-35mm GM is a great lens
Thanks for this video, I'm from France and I don't miss any ! 🇫🇷
I have one question please, maybe you could help :
Got the Sony A7IV and I want to buy my first lens (I'm using the kit one 😰) and I hesitate between the Sigma Art DG DN 24-70 f2.8 and the Sony GM II 24-70 f2.8. Which one should I get...?
And now that I've seen your video with this new lens, I could consider it but the range from 50 to 70 is pretty important to me.
Thanks !
Honestly I would recommend the sigma 24-70 because of value. GM II is a crazy good lens but pricey. But if price doesn’t matter 24-70 GM II for the win
Wow thanks for this answer, very accurate ! @@JasonMorrisphotocinema
Jason Morris answering the important questions no one thought to ask. Thank you.
1100usd is an amazing price tag from Sony. I was hoping this lens would be the same size as the PZ and it comes close. I was mainly looking forward to this lens as an alternative to the bulky/heavy 24-70 dg dn art (not everyone is a 6’4 tank like you) since the 85 1.4 art dg dn is my favourite lens.. making the 70mm end something I could consider giving up. I’ll be looking for a comparison review between this lens and the dg dn. Sucks that this is launched the day after the x100vi is revealed.. man that camera came up to 2450CAD after taxes (I hear it’s over 2800aud). Gotta hold out for a bit and maybe this’ll give me enough time to make an informed decision.
Haha classic. Thanks for watching
On a6700 its 36-82 and that's pretty great for vacations.
For a crop sensor you'd by much better off with a 18-50
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For tighter shots yes for sure. Not so much for the wider end
For us APS-c shooters, can you compare this lens to the Sigma 18-50 F2.8?
Be a completely different field of view. 18-50 is far wider than 24-50. Even the Sony 16-50mm f2.8 G would suit better
This is the ONLY zoom lens I ask for these 20 years. (I am not a photographer. I take travelling photos of my family, mostly 28mm/ 35mm, and rarely 24mm/ 50mm. I have an 85mm Prime for portraits for work portfolio.) It's great to drop the 50-70mm range for lower price, size and weight. Now wait 200 years for Canon RF. (I have 2 R8.) I envy you Sony guys. LOL
Edit: My only zoom lens is the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Art for EF. It weighs 1.2 kg with the control ring mount and I can't afford an RF L lens. Just for reference. Thanks for video and pointing out that it's great for family use, which you cannot be more correct!
WOW .. i will definitely buy
Nice! It’s a great lens. Far better than I thought
According to leaks sony should also be releasing a 16-25 f2.8g lens. I'm honestly more interested in that.
I heard that rumour. I would be keen to see this one
Oh man that sounds so exciting I need that. 16-35 gm just doesn’t make sense for me because I have the gm primes. 24 35 and 50.
@@slurp3194 haha yeah that’s the same as me.
Hello Jason great job , I always watching your channel so many time , always forget to leave comment sorry about that, plus I love your country .Nice looking lens Sony 24-50mm F2,8 G.have nice week end , big like 155 and thank you for the great job on your channel .
Thank you for watching
Not good tho for the Sony a7iv in 4k60. It is 36-75 when one factors in for the crop.
Agreed. It’s not unless that range is what you want.
Price?
Did you watch this video? Price info is in first minute.
$1099 USD
This or the Tamron 20-40?
Very similar performance I’ve seen. The pro to the Sony lens is auto focus works a touch better being native. Specially if you shoot high frame rates
I don't understand why they didn't make this a 20-50 , like I think so many people would of bought that including me
poor at 24mm but good 30mm onwards, are you really surprised a £1300 lens performed ok?
I feel the lens performed really well actually
So why this over the 20-70 f4? I know it is 2.8 but how often do we actually use 2.8
In the dark gym situation I was in f2.8 was very handy otherwise I would have needed much more light for an f4. Still perfectly this having an f4 because if you have light you can just expose higher. Depth of field is another difference.
Really the 20-70mm f4 is a great focal range and definitely one to consider
I was very specifically asking for this actually
You ask and shall receive
wtf ? not even a mention of the tamron 20-40mm f2.8 ??
This video is all about the Sony lens and what it can do. I will do a comparison video soon
I just bought the sony 24 and 40 g series ... if i had Know 😮
Oh damn! It literally is that
If only the rumors weren't out since like 6 months 😂
I think people fail to realize, this is pretty much a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 but in full frame and better.
You are right about that.
Would've been interested if it started at 20 .... Too bad :/
Would be a much larger lens at an f2.8 that’s for sure
@@JasonMorrisphotocinema idk man, I had the 20-40 from Tamron and it was pretty small, I don't think that 10mm more in the long end would be a big deal size wise. Only problem with the Tamron is that it sucked with IBIS 👀
Thanks Jason mate. More Aussie excellence!
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Haha thank you
Sony needs to give us a 1.4 35mm
There already is a 35mm f1.4 GM
I will take the L on that one, Thank you Jason lol@@JasonMorrisphotocinema
@@MonigMedia even better there is a 35mm f1.8 which offers insane sharpness and overall value
they took out 20mm out of it, thats what... If you think this lens is useless, please remember Sigma 24-35 F2 exists, and by the way... just buy Sigma 24-70, it's cheaper (cheaper than this one even) and just as good.
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When I saw the weight and the size, I was Immediately sold. Then I saw how it zooms in and out, and I think it will not fit my flow on a gimbal. Pass for me
It won’t affect gimbal work if you have a decent gimbal. The weight difference is minimal
cant believe its not 20-50
That extra 4mm on the wide end will make the lens slightly bigger and heavier. Not what Sony wanted. They have the 20-70mm f4 already
We need a new 85mm this time 1.2! Four linear motor! All 85 are crap!
Hopefully it will be coming
Affordable? 😅
Affordable in today’s age for a native branded lens. Half price of a GM
rather have a 28-50 F2. , or 20-50 F2.8 , this gives nothing over the 24-70
This gives size and weight over the 24-70mm. If weight is something someone like then it is for them. Otherwise I agree if size and weight are no concern. I would actually love a Sony 24-105mm F2.8 like canon… even though it weighs a truck load
Affordable? it's crap, it's pricey, there are other brands much more affordable, quality is not so bad
Affordable for a native Sony lens. GM is twice the price
Soon all this will not be needed, SORA will replace everything...
Not any time soon that’s for sure. Human emotion and connection is what drives successful filmmaking stories
I have been screaming and waiting for a 25-50/2.8 for 30 years... nobody made one, finally SONY did. This alone is worth switching systems for! Why? Because the 24-70/2.8 is a STUPID range with the 70mm end being practically useless. You'll probably carry a fast 85/1.4 or 85/1.8 so not having that extra 20mm is irrelevant, not to mention the fact that 2.8 is not exactly fast enough when you really want to do portraits. A 2.8/50 is perfect for street portraits and across the table shots. 24 is wide enough for most landscapes. If you like filming yourself with your arm extended, get a SMALLER CAMERA not a full frame mirrorless and save yourself some aching arms. Anyone complaining about the zoom range is missing the point! If it was any wider it will either have to be bigger or have smaller aperture. If that is what you want, get the 20-70/4 G. You give up a stop for 4mm on the wide end and 20mm on the long end. That lens is almost the same size (7mm longer and 5mm fatter).