The 10 Sharpest Lenses I've Ever Tested 2015 (for Canon cameras)
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- These lenses are SHARP. And this video is (probably) going to be controversial. I've tried to put a load of disclaimers and honourable
mentions into the video for y'all anyway. Hope you find it interesting! These are for Canon mount only as I only test with Canon cameras. No offense to Nikon or Sony etc. - I just don't use them.
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"mortal human beings can afford" lol good one!
thank you for the review Mr. Frost. I always look forward to your videos. by far the best reviewer when it comes to camera lenses. thanks again my friend.
Chris, I just want to give you props for your channel. I'll be honest here, I only subscribed to your channel for less than a month after researching photography and lenses. But, it's a very good feeling for me when I discover a quality channel like yours. Detailed and interesting videos which aren't too long, articulate, calm, and soothing commentary; finding your channel just feels like I'm getting invited into someone's cozy home, haha!
Keep up the good work, I look forward to more of your videos.
Mr Frost I just want to say that I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into putting together these very informative video. Your channel has been extremely helpful to me and getting my photography game into more serious territory. Thank you very much.
Yeah Bro. It's true. You have put a lot of effort helping us all. If ever you feel discouraged by someone here in a negative post, please ignore them if they wont accept help. The major work you have posted here speaks for themselves! Basically all my lens and even Camera body that I have any questions on I come here to seek your advice. I am found now with Canon 70D, Canon Lens from 40mm, 10-18mm STM, 18-135mm STM. I travel to Yosemite National Park in California from time to time and I have to say, at times I am not enjoying the scenery because of the videos and pictures I work on to show family and friends. So I again I understand the countless hours you spent here to help us all with the right equipment to buy and save on things we could have wasted Time/Money/Effort. Thanks again Chris!
+Thiago De Almeida Thanks :-)
I'm not going to lie either. You're channel is going to be my #1 Go-To Resource when I am looking into lenses for my Canon T3 Rebel. I'm still a beginner, but after watching your reviews I get a better idea of what lenses I might want to eye for the future. You also helped me immensely with your reviews of the Canon kit lenses which came with my camera. I understand them and f/stop correlation with sharpness a lot better now. Needless to say, I have a lot to learn, but you definitely have my subscription and I look forward to learning more from your future videos.
I echo this sentiment too and let me say in a lighter way that Chris here has been the number one guy for spoiling me and spending the $$$$ I've invested so far in this fantastic hobby. :)
A big liar.
Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS is a great sharp Lens
Thank you Chris for taking the time to put this video together; very useful
just subscribed you are one of the best reviewers on UA-cam you really go into a full depth review with test shots absolutely outstanding mate well done big things up 👍👍
My favorite lens of all time, for its combination of value, sharpness, usefulness, weight, build, etc, etc, etc: . .. . Canon 35mm F2 IS
Great video Chris . Thanks for doing it. God bless.
As always, great and professional review. Packed with helpful informations ! thank you !
one of the best reviews i've seen. well done, and great channel 👍
Chris, you provide an invaluable service, especially to those of us who are fairly new to photography. Thanks.
Ed Waggoner Sr. I agree with you I am a beginner myself there's so many lenses that it's nice to get some information like this video
40 mm STM, for me, it is like magic, without IS, but razor sharp wide open, and very cheap ideed.
Nice video, the music, your soothing voice and the info was great.
Very good review Christopher!!! Thumb up for you!!!
Can You try out please new Tamron 35mm f1.8 VC lens and maybe compare it to Sigma 35mm art? :) It would be very nice test and comparison, I'm waiting more info about that lens before buying.
P.S - it's shame that Samyang 135mm has no AF :(
i like it when you say mortal humanbeing
Very nice. Thank you for taking the time to do the test for us.
Great and a very informative clip. Precise and clear. Thanks Chris from New Zealand
Any other semi popular photography channel on youtube would be flooded with insults and "YOURE STUPID AND WRONG" Here though, at least so far, not one offensive insulting comment and 100% like ratio and lots of reasonable discussion. Love it. I guess thats the benefits of having a decent size, but not too big audience.
Fuck off mate
@@biolinkstudios ha ha!!
Not sure if vintage glass qualifies here, but I've found stellar results with the Pentax Super Takumar f1.4 50mm You should check one out some time!
+Brian Berneker i have a pentax 50 mm 1,7 smc (automatic) 35 years old and beleive me, its my best lens, most sharper and brigther than any other lens I have, even the digital ones. Shooting in evening or inside , the best results is with this marvelous lens,,,,, sorry they dont make like these today.
+Brian Berneker I love the lens - have the smc version as well and the 55/1.8. The yashinon 50/1.4 is also sharp - another legacy lens is R hexanon 55/1.4 and slightly closing the iris the sharpness can be stellar
Super helpful. Haven't found a better review on youtube! Exactly what I was looking for : D
Its very good, that you considered both quality and price of the lens. Also, I can imagine how hard it must be to choose the sharpest 10 out of so many lenses. Great work !
I have the Sigma 30mm F1.4 Art Lens and I think it is dope
Tobias Dahlberg especially for its price. I bought for 280$, a little bit used but in mint condition and it gorgeous. I’m using it with canon 650D and photos are Bokehlious 😄
The Sigma 17-50 ex OS hsm!?
For the money its a beauty
Thanks for putting this video together. I'm an amateur and didn't know there was so many differences between lenses. So now I am more aware when I buy a lens next time. Thanks again.
Thanks Chris for this detailed review! I just un-boxed my shiny Canon 80D two days ago and have a random collection of lenses from my 400D (US name - Rebel xTi). Your synopsis will make me much poorer in days to come, but helps me matrix my next purchase (probably a mid-focal-length, high aperture all-around lens) against cost and features.
Excellent review! Thank you.
Speaking of sharp 50,s. You should do the Samtang 50 1.2 for aps-c mirrorless! Didn't you have an M3? :)
I should be taking a look at that quite soon
Yaay! :)
Canon 24-70 f4 vs canon 24-105 f4 which one do you recommended for all in one? Landscape + portrait?
canon 24-105 f4 is a better choice because of the added focal length, But it is not great with landscape. Because it is not that wide. 24mm is not wide enough for landscape.
I have used both canon 24-70f4 is better and sharper
This is my goto video when I'm trying to decide what to buy next!
Thanks for having the best reviews, EVER!!
Hey Chris, I deeply enjoy your reviews. Take care and best wishes.
Other reviewers have found the Canon 85 1.8 to be sharper than the 1.4. So you essentially pay about a $1000 for one more stop.
+calaverasgrande You're also paying for higher build quality.
You mean the Canon 85 1.2, not 1.4. The difference between 1.2 and 1.4 is 2/3 of a stop itself. You pay for the amazing bokeh on that lens though, more than you pay for the extra light. It has a magical quality to it. That being said it is so expensive and has so much heavy glass a lot of times I use my Rokinon 85 1.4 instead for fear of breaking the canon 😂
Brett Mann I wish Sigma would hurry up with their 85mm Art. If it's as good as their 35 and 50 Art lenses it'll be an instant buy for many, including myself.
+TalesOfWar I don't think I could justify buying a third 85mm but I'm sure I could talk myself into it somehow 😜
+TalesOfWar the current sigma 85mm is actually sharper than all the current canon versions
i think the 100mm 2.8L IS should be on this list.. it's almost too sharp!
+Alaa Younis +1 to that - shooting at f/3.2 for classic headshots I've had numerous subject complain about its ability to resolve their fine lines and blemishes.
+H Matthew Howarth photoshop......
+JKOK Gaming No kidding! Shooting tethered, reviewing shots, etc. there's clearly a first phase when people need reassuring. It's easy to fix, and a very nice problem to have.
+tyvek05 hahaahahhaha, noob
+tyvek05 May as well say developing kills photography. Same thing if you're dodging and burning. Even the concentration of the chemicals will change the final exposure etc.
compliment for the video. really. I value sharpness over anything else and this video is absolute marvel as in simple, fast, clear, exhaustive... excellent. subscribed
Once again GREAT job Chris! I truly value your opinions. I'd like to see you do the same type of video with mirrorless mount (M4/3) lenses.
What about the Canon 70-200 mm f2.8 IS II ? I think it's a lot sharper than version 1 which I also owned
I haven't tested it. I'm sure it is, though
Given the amount of kit you've had / tested, this is a huge omission. You owe it to yourself to own this lens. It's the sharpest, fastest, most versatile sub-£2000 lens available.
I know it's amazing: I can't afford it!
Christopher Frost Photography
It's nearly Christmas... pester the family into organising a kitty. :D
I think he probably left that one out because the 200mm f/2.8 USM was slightly sharper!
I would have added the 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro lens. It's terrifying
It is a great lens. worth every penny
very informative, thank you! keep doing great reviews.
Your videos have helped me make many choices in lenses, for that, thank you! I would mention the Sigma Art 24-105 F4, I love that lens, sharp and a good range for me. Thanks again!!
I just ordered your number one lens there.
Linus Wärn good for you
I agree, sigma makes some good glass!
By some Canon L lenses and then talk to me. They don't compare on a canon body. I have several Sigma lenses and several top line Canon L series lenses.....you must not, otherwise you wouldn't say what you said.
+Go Joe shut the fuck up lmao
Well, I have several L lenses, so let's talk. I have both the Sigma 35 and 50 1.4 art, and they definitely are sharper than their Canon counterparts. They do have flaws, for instance, the matt finish looks good but isn't a wise choice because scratches will be more visible. And since they are third-party lenses, the AF needs to be callibrated with the USB Dock. I am a straight-up Canon user, but you sound like an ignorant fanboy. Another personal experience, the Tamron 24-70 is sharper than the Canon 24-70L (mark1). Tamron 70-200 2.8 is pretty even with the Canon m2, and has even less chromatic abberation. The focal length isnt "real" like the Canon though, it's shorter than 200mm at 200, making the Canon's bokeh smoother.
Nobody's saying that you are wrong about the Canon's lineup. But it's obvious that you absolutely have no interest in other options. If you blindly think that Canon lenses are the best for Canon, then you are the one who shouldn't be talking here.
Thank you for making quality videos,keep up the good work! ☺
Excellent list ! I always admire your work and the way you present things are very professional and informative. Keep up the good job that you are doing !!!! Very informative and i am happy that most of the lenses on the list are from Samyang ..i am a big fan of their lenses.....
I wish I have a good lense....I have a 18-55 :(
Save up for 1 Sharp 50mm. Its very versatile, you just have to move some!
actually i found out Canon 18-55 lense to be pretty good and sharp, i mean newest versions with IS. Its kit lense but i think there is nothing wrong with it,
at least you have a camera. ive been saving up for a t3i for a while and still don't have the money for one.
I have a lot of money. I just don't know which lense to get.
Hammy Orange It's spelled lens
Hey Chris what an amazing video. Thank you so much for painstakingly putting together this great vid. I have a question, I use my Canon 80D for a lot of video/film making. So a silent focus is important. Which wide or ultra wide angle low f stop lens would you recommend for film making? Thank you!
The Canon 10-18 has the most silent AF. If you need wider aperture then there aren't that many other options with silent AF
Excellent review as always. I agree Canons L series lenses can be prohibitive in their astronomical price - especially when newly released.
I shall now look at the other brands you suggested.
Thanks mate
I have plan to buy a wide angle zoom lens for my canon 80d. There is tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 and sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 on my list for now, but I still confused which lens is sharper and has faster autofocus. Since my budget is limited around $500-$600, do you have any suggestion or other lens reccomendation, Chris? Btw, always love watching your videos! Keep up the good works!
Very helpful video, thanks! If you happen to update though or make future videos with this topic, the white frost effect made it hard to see the corners and judge the sharpness/vignetting/distortion on your samples
Having used several of the art lenses and owning one of them i was glad to seem to test why by someone shooting at a pro level. I was also pleased to see you address the Samyang lens having just look at one today at my local shop. At the price it seems a solid value and for your #1 lens solidifies for me my intention to purchase one. Well done. I would like to see you do something similar with a lens list for video shooting on dslr's.
Great roundup, thanks Chris!
i never seen such a great informative video ever... specially for lenses ..thanx👌👍
as always great review and great videos Chris.
What about the tokina 16-28 2.8?
+aitorec Haven't tested. TBH, if I were on the market for a full-frame ultra wide lens, then I'd just go straight for the Tamron 15-30 VC
i love your video better then most other on youtube, your straight on point, very informing.
An extremely helpful and well put together offering. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to help us all out there . . . here . . . you know what I mean.
I enjoy your list very much. Thank you for put it up. Cheers
As per usual, you leave us wanting more...more reviews of lenses...
I was dieing to get to number one on your list as it was such a good video, if you get my meaning. However, the pictures you have taken, are they pre-lightroom or post lightroom development?
I ask, as the clarity of some of your photos are incredible!
Many thanks for yet another fine video.
+rich Mck The pictures I've taken have been edited just to tweak their colours and contrast etc. :-)
Nice review Chris! We have 8mm Samyang and we are happy with it too.
Will definitely check the Sigma ones!
One of the best comprehensive videos I saw and I have seen many. Not Litigious, very professional and thinking about the common photographer with his budget limited while looking for the best sharp images. Thank you very much for your review, a real candy
I have the 14mm f2.8 except branded as Rokinon. Great lens for the value - I used to use in on my crop sensor, but now on a full frame, I notice more the vignetting and distortion. Thankfully, lightroom has a profile now for the Samyang 14 f/2.8 that corrects this very well. I will just say that I haven't been too pleased with the build quality. One of the outer rings on the lens came loose which makes it more difficult to see what f-stop I'm at. Also worth mentioning that it has a fixed lens hood so that to get an ND filter on there, you need to buy a really expensive (almost as much as the lens) ND filter mount custom made for it.
Hi Chris. I'm a great fan of yours and your camera testing for more ordinary people. Just wanted to say that. Keep ut the good work.
Thanks for posting this video, you are very good at teaching and showing how to use these lenses. Question, what do you think of the Rokinon 85mm lens? I have a T6i.
Take a look at my review (under 'Samyang 85mm' - they're the same)
Absolutely great effort, I wish I could test as many lenses as you did and play around with them. As an amateur I would like to suggest testing out Canon’s EF 35mm f/2 IS USM and Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Zoom Lens for Canon and give your results/review on these as well.
The list is awesome. Cant wait to try some of them out.
Some lovely images - Thanks - am saving up for the 50mm Sigma - currently have the old version, which is nice dispite it's horrid chromatic aborations
hi Chris, great video!, thanks for upload it, very helpful, i wanna ask you something why there is no macro lenses in your list? do you think the macros are not sharper than the non-macro lenses??
They are very sharp, but with most macro lenses I've tested they need to be stopped down to f/4 for best results
Nice roundup. Thanks for posting.
I don't shoot Canon but I am always interested in seeing what other people shoot and I really like the Sigma and Samyang lenses myself (and I certainly respect Canon glass).
Subscribed.
My sharpest lens is probably my Pentax FA 77 f1.8 Limited. I don't know that it competes with the art lenses but I really like it.
Hello Chris! Enjoying your videos a lot! Just wondering how accurate the Sigma 50mm 1.4's autofocus is on the 70D (through the viewfinder). My Sigma 18-35 is pretty much unusable except in Live View.
Thanks :)
Excellent list and Christopher your # 1 is already on my Amazon Wish List. I am saving to buy it for my next birthday in June :). God bless you brother and may His grace fill you this weekend.
Thank you for this. I may take a look at the Samyang 135 , interesting aperture for that focal length.
Personally I have both the Sigma 18-35 and the 35mm they are superb. I initially bought both just for testing and sell the other , but The 18-35 is so beautiful it keeps me on APS-C...the 35mm is my desired FF lens so I've stubbornly held on to it lol.
I tried the Sigma 23-35 Art lens at the PPExpo. Perhaps that can replace both if I ever go FF.
Wales is indeed a beautiful country. You make even more so, with your tests!
A happy new year 2017 of more testing.
I bought the Sigma 18-35 after seeing your review of it. I absolutely love it! Thanks for making these videos.
Thanx chris superb vid as always keep it up even im a nikon user a got a lot of info from ur vids
Fantastic list, and great video thanks for sharing.
Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art is already in my wishlist ;)
Great video, Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks Chris - interesting list. I hadn't heard of Samyang before watching your videos.
Hi Chris, a very informative video, as allways, well done!!
Of course I miss Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Leica or Zeiss (and their coproductions) in a video like this - that will bring definitely totally different results, that`s for sure - but I really do understand, why you can`t buy and test all the gear on the market, so no problem at all :)) - Cheers !!
Shows how much I value your reviews. I own more than half of the list. Partly due to your reviews. Thank you. You have reviewed Canon 15-85 APS-C and that is sharp lens. However it is particularly nice to have a fast lens that is sharp.
I'm about to get your number 1 lens. Thank you for your thoughtful, informative and not-too-technical reviews. Just right for me. Best wishes from Aus.
You won't regret it :-)
I really appreciate all your videos. God Bless you for taking the time to share with your audience your experience and knowledge.
I have a question I hope you can help me with. I just bought the Canon 6D (finally jumped from a 7D to a full frame). I'm planning a trip this summer to Iceland and then Russia. In Iceland my plan is to focus on landscape (I'll be also buying Lee filters), and for Russia, there will be several interior photography i.e. churches, museums, etc. What lense do you recommend in my case? should i buy two separate lenses? thanks!
+antananarivo201 The Canon 24-105mm f/4 IS USM is a nice option :-) all the best!
Have you tested rokinon/samyang 10mm for APS-C cameras? :)
Great videos!
Regards
I'm keeping an eye out for one to review
awesome! let´s hope that it is possible. cheers
Thank you so much for your hard work! Fantastic! Would it be possible for you to test the Sigma 50-100mm zoom?
hi cris... is there any chance that you can review sigma 50-100 f1.8? as usual your reviews are awesome.. :)
I love your videos man, there so helpful and informative, i learn so much from them
Also you have a nice sounding voice (no homo)
This was actually a very awesome video.... Yep I watch all your videos.... Very good job
Christopher, lovely presentation and some great lenses to consider. I shoot video almost entirely and own the Sigma 1.8 zoom. It is fantastic, but I also have some Rokinon cinema lenses that yield a wonderful image. I understand Samyang and Rokinon produce the same product.
I must say I've not looked into the wider angle lenses from Samyang---mainly because I don't do much of that type of shooting, but your commentary make them a point of interest for me.
Thanks again for all your kindness. God bless you!
Chris you have Really good content and Reviews 👍❤️ i was happy when i saw that the lens i ordered Canon 70-200 f4L is usm was on the list 😀❤️ have a great day god bless you!
another great and informative vid!
Great test Christopher :)
About the hidden gems..
You should really try out the old Pentax - Super Takumar.
50mm/f1.4 for example..
Looking forward if you get those.
Take care and good luck in the future..
BR.
Christopher, thanks for your awesome reviews. I have a question though, for the lenses designed for full frame sensors, you did not mention that by actually applying the crop factor to the focal length let them make them become more zoom and applied to the aperture make us loose one stop of light. I have been testing myself the canon 70-200mm f4 without IS (which is awesome during daylight) that has poor performance during low light photography.
+azazazrzrzr I didn't feel the need to mention it, as it's actually quite well-known. Also, with APS-C cameras, you don't lose a stop of light through the lens (although it is true that, typically, APS-C cameras have much lower image quality at high ISO levels). But you do end up with a wider depth of field. All the best
Sigma EX 17-50 F2.8 DC OS HSM being sold off around £189.00 is just amazing as per one of your reviews Chris :)
I love mine and even on an old Canon 350D 8MP Body I get super images with it. Thanks for all your videos, I'm really enjoying them.
Thanks for the video. You didn't have to put your views and opinions out there for people to blast. But, thank you for providing a decent video and shedding some light on some optical options. I don't have any suggestions as far as lenses are concerned. I think you covered the base for the most part.
love the watch mojo reference Chris. cheers!
Great review, thank you for sharing.
Thanks a lot! have you try the tamron 70-200 2.8? I love its sharpness!
Great review. Would be interesting to see where you place the popular zooms like the 17-40 (or newer 16-35) and the workhorse 24-105? Unsurprisingly, the sharpest are mostly primes, so how does the cheapo nifty fifty compare?
LOL "In true Watch Mojo style" I wasn't expecting that reference at all!
Hi Chris hope you have a lovely Easter,
Can you tell me if the older lenses like Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS or Sigma 24-70mm IF EX DG are still ok to use and have the resolving power the Canon 90D needs. Or is it best I purchase the newer models like Tamron 24-70mm G2 / Sigma 24-70mm ART.
Many Thanks
Hi! Congratulations, very nice review. I'm brazilian, my first language is portuguese, and usually understand english is hard for me. But you speak slowly and clear, very good to understand. And I agree wint your coments, in special The Sigma art lens. ;)
Nice reviews...i love your reviews..