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I love your videos. They're packed with quality info, organized to make it easy to find the info fast, the flow is impressively smooth and you add in the subtle humor. Top notch!
Richie, thanks for this and sorry for the slow reply. Wider life has been rather kicking my ass recently hence the YT stuff being subordinated, but kind words and nice comments like yours really are hugely appreciated and make a difference, so thank you and have an awesome weekend! :)
Really appreciate the kind words Siddharth and completely agree - awesome lens! Thanks for watching, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great day!
Great video. That lens is going to be the main lens on my next trip to Paris. Need wide view for videos and stills of the city. And if I would need a tighter shot, I switch to APS-C mode for that. Breathing comp will be enabled for sure, and I am glad that this lens is supported for that feature. Subscribed. Just in case, I will have a backup Sony 35mm f/1.8 lens, but only if the 20mm lens will fall to the ground.
Im getting my a7iv this week and im doubting so hard between a tamron 17-28 or this 20mm 1.8.. it rwally want to do more astro soon, but im doubting if im gping to mis the slight zoom of 18-28. I do get a 24-70 sigma aswell
Hey Mark, if I remember right the tamron is an f2.8, right? If so I’d go for the Sony for Astro as I suspect wider aperture will be more impactful than the zoom. You’ve also got clear image zoom and crop mode to get some more reach from the Sony if needed so you’re not solely limited to 20mm. Both are good lenses but those are my thoughts - let me know what you go for and have a great day 👏
@@dbvares8745 Hey! Thanks, I agree! I got the a7iv today and swapped the tamron for the 20mm! The lens is comming in the mail tomorrow. Thanks for your thoughts !
Hi DB, have you ever considered the Samyang/Rokinon 18mm 2.8 for vlogging purposes? The 20mm 1.8 G is of course superior(I own it).. but it's 373g vs 145g for the samyang 18mm 2.8. (suprisingly FE but 79g lighter than the 12mm F2 APSC) I've been watching a lot of your zv e10 reviews & zv1 reviews & keep thinking that. A7C + Sony 20 1.8 = 882g (+needs mic) A7C + samyang 18mm = 654g (+ needs mic) ZV E10 + sigma 16mm(got this too) = 769g ZV E10 + samyang 12mm F2 = 588g ZV E10 + samyang 18 = 509g (but crop=~27mm) ZV1 + ulanzi wide angle = 532g (in-built ND) With the A7C + samyang 18mm being just 66g heavier (+31g rode, +24.9g dji, +29g comica wireless receivers) than your last vlog ZV E10 + samyang 12mm.. Wouldn't the lowlight advantage (also exposure advantage for high framerate for catalyst browse), supposed better AF, & the in-body stabilization option be worth it? (though that 509g is exactly what I find comfortable for prolonged camera wielding with my non-dominant hand) Then the ZV-1... who seems to have it all.. has a bit less reliable AF in the dark (in your review), the wide angle lens (in my mind)makes it front heavy which makes it feel heavier in hand, & has a weak-ass 45min battery life in use. As such, I'm leaning towards the dji pocket2 as a handier vlogging option to pair with the A7C + 18 2.8 as a portability meets compact quality pair. The zv-1 is the better all-rounder though, with an in-built optical zoom to 70mm, insane slow-motion, & in-built ND... ugh.. money. I will have to try my best to not buy 1-2 of the 4 listed cameras above. I don't own the samyang yet, but it's in my cart.. I have the 24GM, 20G, & 16 sigma.. so I'll probably sell the sigma.. I'm having a hard time selling the sonys~such good lenses, but both wide angles + the 18mm is kinda hard to justify. Sometimes I think I want to sell the 20G but it has such a great semi-macro close focusing distance which only my hard-to-handhold 135mm G can match. Or we could just sell everything & stop this madness..
Hey Twenty, thanks for such a thoughtful and detailed comment. It's definitely worth trying a few different weights just holding objects if you can. Since using the a7iv recently I can testify to the fact that while heavier setups are definitely noticeable you will also adapt fairly seamlessly to relatively small differences. The 18mm f2.8 is definitely of interest but I've just moved house and been sorting a lot of expensive problems so lens purchases are taking a temporary backseat haha - plus my experience with Samyang has been positive aside from low light AF - and I do like low light vlogs when I get the chance haha! Let me know what you decide as it's all very well considered and interesting, plus I envy the 24GM! But as you say - it's easy to get caught up on gear, whereas ideally we create first and foremost and the gear becomes a natural solution to actual problems or expansions we want to address:) Thanks for the great comment consider subbing if you like the content and have an awesome day:)
I've tried both this lens and camera and I cant get the camera to be super steady while holding it by hand. I enabled the active steadyshot with manual 20mm focal length set but it doesnt seem to be helping. any ideas? I'm not sure if I'm asking too much out of this camera+lens combo or something is wrong with my image stabilization or I just have very shaky hands. I have steadyshot comparison videos if you're interested.
Hey Sinanzzz, it's my personal fav for vlogging right now so I can definitely recommend:) Thanks for the comment, consider subbing if you like the content and have a great weekend!
And there, I was just considering if I should sell my 20mm F1.8G in order to procure the 14mm F1.8 GM. While your video makes a good case, the additional range options would be true for the 14mm GM lens also - just at an overall wider view... What do you think of the Sony's 14mm GM lens?
Hey Builder, awesome to hear from you. I think it comes down to preference. 14, for my taste, is actually a bit too wide and I find outside vlogging it gets a bit too fisheye/GoPro for my taste. But that subjectivity is key. I wouldn't shoot a movie to look like Tarrantino does for instance but that aesthetic absolutely works for his style and I can enjoy it in that context - it comes down to the look you're aiming for:)
Fkuoni, that's a good shout - would certainly be a cool option for a wide lens! Thanks for watching, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great day!
@@dbvares8745 I think this GM lens does a phenomal job of avoiding the fish eye effect. That's why I'm so excited about it: ua-cam.com/video/AwUN2Y7jF_s/v-deo.html Even architecture is quite possible, if you take care how you set up the shot, and Landscapes can be very dramatic :D
Hey J, it depends a lot on your use case. If it's primarily video and you'll get A LOT of benefit from the advantages like 4k120, slightly better low light etc then a7siii may be the way to go. It comes down to whether the extra benefits are going to be worth the extra cash. Both cameras will be more than viable for many years to come in my opinion so your use case is the most important consideration.Thanks for the interesting Q, consider subbing if you like the content and have a great weekend!
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You are becoming one of my favorite camera channels. Very cool information. I’m seriously considering this lens now. Thank you
Hugely appreciated ET:) And while it will vary for every use case I must say this is one of my absolute favourite lenses!
I love your videos. They're packed with quality info, organized to make it easy to find the info fast, the flow is impressively smooth and you add in the subtle humor. Top notch!
Richie, thanks for this and sorry for the slow reply. Wider life has been rather kicking my ass recently hence the YT stuff being subordinated, but kind words and nice comments like yours really are hugely appreciated and make a difference, so thank you and have an awesome weekend! :)
Best vlogging lens I have found! I love having crop mode, it’s a custom button on my a7iv :) haven’t tried the digital zoom yet.
Awesome to hear from you Molly, hope you're doing well and completely agree:)
This was excellent, probably your best so far.
Really appreciate the kind words Umbra:)
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Always enjoy your cinematic stuff
Always enjoy you taking the time to comment - thank you:)
The 20 pretty much lives on my a7c which does all of my filming. I love it!
Awesome to hear from you dvs and agree - I love my 20mm:)
@@dbvares8745 And now my a7 IV came in yesterday and the 20mm will live on that! Shot in a snow storm last night and I felt like it was day time!
Love my 20 1.8 with my a7c. Great video
Really appreciate the kind words Siddharth and completely agree - awesome lens!
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@@dbvares8745 done 🙂👍🏼
Just ordered to pair with my 24-105 f4. I think I’m set!
Fantastic video Dave
Always appreciated PL, hope you're doing well mate!
this is the exact combo I want to buy!
It's an absolute win - probably my current fav setup :)
I knew from the beginning that this was an awesome purchase 👌
Fully agree Mirko - it's a winning combo:) Thanks for watching, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great weekend!
@@dbvares8745 already subscribed, love your content, they're all very helpful 🙏
Great video. That lens is going to be the main lens on my next trip to Paris. Need wide view for videos and stills of the city. And if I would need a tighter shot, I switch to APS-C mode for that. Breathing comp will be enabled for sure, and I am glad that this lens is supported for that feature. Subscribed. Just in case, I will have a backup Sony 35mm f/1.8 lens, but only if the 20mm lens will fall to the ground.
Love the video very informative as per usual
Love the comment - appreciate as per usual;)
Came for the aperture adjusting, stayed for the awesome alliterations!
Im getting my a7iv this week and im doubting so hard between a tamron 17-28 or this 20mm 1.8.. it rwally want to do more astro soon, but im doubting if im gping to mis the slight zoom of 18-28. I do get a 24-70 sigma aswell
Hey Mark, if I remember right the tamron is an f2.8, right? If so I’d go for the Sony for Astro as I suspect wider aperture will be more impactful than the zoom. You’ve also got clear image zoom and crop mode to get some more reach from the Sony if needed so you’re not solely limited to 20mm. Both are good lenses but those are my thoughts - let me know what you go for and have a great day 👏
@@dbvares8745 Hey! Thanks, I agree! I got the a7iv today and swapped the tamron for the 20mm! The lens is comming in the mail tomorrow. Thanks for your thoughts !
Hi DB, have you ever considered the Samyang/Rokinon 18mm 2.8 for vlogging purposes?
The 20mm 1.8 G is of course superior(I own it)..
but it's 373g vs 145g for the samyang 18mm 2.8. (suprisingly FE but 79g lighter than the 12mm F2 APSC)
I've been watching a lot of your zv e10 reviews & zv1 reviews & keep thinking that.
A7C + Sony 20 1.8 = 882g (+needs mic)
A7C + samyang 18mm = 654g (+ needs mic)
ZV E10 + sigma 16mm(got this too) = 769g
ZV E10 + samyang 12mm F2 = 588g
ZV E10 + samyang 18 = 509g (but crop=~27mm)
ZV1 + ulanzi wide angle = 532g (in-built ND)
With the A7C + samyang 18mm being just 66g heavier (+31g rode, +24.9g dji, +29g comica wireless receivers) than your last vlog ZV E10 + samyang 12mm..
Wouldn't the lowlight advantage (also exposure advantage for high framerate for catalyst browse), supposed better AF, & the in-body stabilization option be worth it? (though that 509g is exactly what I find comfortable for prolonged camera wielding with my non-dominant hand)
Then the ZV-1... who seems to have it all.. has a bit less reliable AF in the dark (in your review), the wide angle lens (in my mind)makes it front heavy which makes it feel heavier in hand, & has a weak-ass 45min battery life in use.
As such, I'm leaning towards the dji pocket2 as a handier vlogging option to pair with the A7C + 18 2.8 as a portability meets compact quality pair. The zv-1 is the better all-rounder though, with an in-built optical zoom to 70mm, insane slow-motion, & in-built ND... ugh.. money.
I will have to try my best to not buy 1-2 of the 4 listed cameras above.
I don't own the samyang yet, but it's in my cart.. I have the 24GM, 20G, & 16 sigma.. so I'll probably sell the sigma.. I'm having a hard time selling the sonys~such good lenses, but both wide angles + the 18mm is kinda hard to justify. Sometimes I think I want to sell the 20G but it has such a great semi-macro close focusing distance which only my hard-to-handhold 135mm G can match.
Or we could just sell everything & stop this madness..
Hey Twenty, thanks for such a thoughtful and detailed comment.
It's definitely worth trying a few different weights just holding objects if you can. Since using the a7iv recently I can testify to the fact that while heavier setups are definitely noticeable you will also adapt fairly seamlessly to relatively small differences.
The 18mm f2.8 is definitely of interest but I've just moved house and been sorting a lot of expensive problems so lens purchases are taking a temporary backseat haha - plus my experience with Samyang has been positive aside from low light AF - and I do like low light vlogs when I get the chance haha!
Let me know what you decide as it's all very well considered and interesting, plus I envy the 24GM! But as you say - it's easy to get caught up on gear, whereas ideally we create first and foremost and the gear becomes a natural solution to actual problems or expansions we want to address:)
Thanks for the great comment consider subbing if you like the content and have an awesome day:)
I've tried both this lens and camera and I cant get the camera to be super steady while holding it by hand. I enabled the active steadyshot with manual 20mm focal length set but it doesnt seem to be helping. any ideas? I'm not sure if I'm asking too much out of this camera+lens combo or something is wrong with my image stabilization or I just have very shaky hands. I have steadyshot comparison videos if you're interested.
should i buy this lense for vlogging?is it a good choice
Hey Sinanzzz, it's my personal fav for vlogging right now so I can definitely recommend:) Thanks for the comment, consider subbing if you like the content and have a great weekend!
@@dbvares8745 yep
And there, I was just considering if I should sell my 20mm F1.8G in order to procure the 14mm F1.8 GM.
While your video makes a good case, the additional range options would be true for the 14mm GM lens also - just at an overall wider view...
What do you think of the Sony's 14mm GM lens?
For me the perfect lens would be a 16mm 1.8
16mm for vlogging crope mode 24mm and with all the sony stuff u can make i would be around a 45mm maybe ?
Hey Builder, awesome to hear from you. I think it comes down to preference. 14, for my taste, is actually a bit too wide and I find outside vlogging it gets a bit too fisheye/GoPro for my taste. But that subjectivity is key.
I wouldn't shoot a movie to look like Tarrantino does for instance but that aesthetic absolutely works for his style and I can enjoy it in that context - it comes down to the look you're aiming for:)
Fkuoni, that's a good shout - would certainly be a cool option for a wide lens!
Thanks for watching, consider subbing if you enjoyed and have a great day!
@@dbvares8745 I think this GM lens does a phenomal job of avoiding the fish eye effect. That's why I'm so excited about it:
ua-cam.com/video/AwUN2Y7jF_s/v-deo.html
Even architecture is quite possible, if you take care how you set up the shot, and Landscapes can be very dramatic :D
Dave will the 20mm balance on a M3 with the A74.
Hey Mark, I can't test directly as I don't have the M3, but based on weight and dimensions it absolutely should work:)
What should I choose between sony1635PZ and 20mm1.8 for vloging?
After rebate I can get the A7SIII for $1100 more than the A7c. Do you think it's worth the price difference for longevity purposes?
Hey J, it depends a lot on your use case. If it's primarily video and you'll get A LOT of benefit from the advantages like 4k120, slightly better low light etc then a7siii may be the way to go. It comes down to whether the extra benefits are going to be worth the extra cash. Both cameras will be more than viable for many years to come in my opinion so your use case is the most important consideration.Thanks for the interesting Q, consider subbing if you like the content and have a great weekend!
A7s iii is very good. It is very reliable love it
Impressive.
Impeccable illiteratation, indeed.
Always aiming to accentuate any articulations amigo;)