The Best Full Frame Sony Lens for Video AND Photo - The 35mm F1.8
Вставка
- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- The 35mm f1.8 is overall my favourite lens for the Sony full frame E-mount. It is sharp, fast, and a perfect focal length for video with virtually no focus breathing.
The following are affiliate links - if you buy something I get a small commission at no cost to you. We all know how affiliate links work by now, right??
Sony 35mm f1.8
USA: amzn.to/3AZOviP
Canada: amzn.to/3kktNnR
Camera: Sony A7iii: amzn.to/3khkDpe
Zoom for Sony: Tamron 28-75 amzn.to/3mUdWug
My Lights:
Godox UL150: geni.us/UL150
Godox VL150: geni.us/VL150GDX
Godox Sl-60W: geni.us/czHXo
Mics:
Rode VideoMic NTG: geni.us/wVmj
Audio:
Zoom H6: geni.us/qmi0t
contact: mark@cameracrisis@gmail.com
#sony35mm #bestsonylens #review
This channel is so underrated! Thank you, Mark, for the great content! Really useful for me.
Thanks!!0
At first I didn't like Sony's tiny bodies but now that they're coming out with those small primes like the 24, 40, and 50 I really like the idea of travelling light.
I feel like ONLY buying small lenses these days. If you're going to leave your camera at home - why bother??
I use this every weekend for wedding video.) nice video.
thanks!! yeah - it’s a great lens
Ur the wholesomest (probably not how u write that) guy on yt I swear😂😂
I been following you (almost from the start 😌) and now you’re soon at 1000 subs. I think that a pretty good validation of your channel. Keep it up! ☺️
Thanks, Philip. Yes, I am glad UA-cam has kicked me off yet!! 🤣
Thank you for your review , really help me to settle on what lens to get for my2017 sony a6000 . blessings for your beautiful family..
You’re welcome!!
Hitchcock is clearly one of my favourite directors! And Vertigo is right up there.
Edit: and I just subbed to you!
thanks!!
Thanks. The term focus breathing always confused me - "like your lungs" LOL
hahaha
I have this lens - it’s my video lens for sure. I don’t shoot a ton of photos with it, but I’m happy with the results when I do.
Great video lens. I like how compact it is for snapping quick pics too 😀
I think this lens and the 85 f1.8 are no brainers when you buy a full frame Sony camera. Add a nifty 50 and you're pretty much covered excpet for the long stuff
You should be a voice actor.. great voice for movies
haha - I appreciate that
I use an a5100 -- I like my 23mm lens -- it's just about same as a 35mm on a full frame. It's a good focal length for either ... also rides a gimbal well. Good show
Fantastic setup, J.R. The 35 mm field of view is so great. Wide without distorting.
I like how close I can be to the camera when I have this lens on. Wide - but not too wide.
Oli macro!!! I like your presentation!!! You are the best
Hey 👋🏾 Marc I got a used NEX 7 for $300 & it was like brand new & it came with the 18-55mm Kit lens a hood two batters a charger I am a new beginner & I’m still learning how to use the camera & I wanted to know what your opinion for the Sony Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens as for as the video quality? Because I heard that the video is better than the NEX 7 kit lens & I can’t afford to buy the 35mm F1.8 lens right now & if I’m on a budget I have to cut it
Definately the pick for video from the Sony line-up. Spot on that it is well overdue to have some tiny lenses to go with our tiny and arthritis inducing full frame Sony bodies. I'm much more cheap skate and went with the Samyang 35mm f/1.8 tiny prime at half the price which is only 210g and actually has less lens aberrations into the corners of the frame. Believe there is also a Viltrox offering now, though not sure who is buying that as it is more expensive than the Rokinyang as well as being the heaviest with the worst close focusing distance. Man I can't wait for the GH6 to get here so I can spiral into regret at selling all my M43 gear for E-Mount...
Haha. That GH6 will be expensive - so I doubt you’ll regret the switch. I have two systems right now and it’s chaos. But right now I’m using both a lot. When that GH6 comes out I’ll have to make some serious decisions!!
I love this lens for all the reasons that you stated. It's just such a nice lens to use. I only wish the filter size were bigger because I like to use variable NDs for video and I need crazy stepping rings to get to 77mm filter diameter. Also, would love for it to have an aperture ring like the G and GM lenses. Oh well, nothing's perfect
Yeah - my step up rings look ridiculous - I have an 82mm filter!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Yikes
I got this lense for my new a7iv cause I loved the 35mm 1.8 on my Nikon Z6. I hope it can fill the Z lens shoes.
Nice video as always
Appreciate that
I actually use the 35mm for street photography. like you said it doesn't look too big and I like the field of view
Awesome. I'm too much of a chicken to do much street photography
I was confused a bit - I thought it's the SEL35F18, but it's the SEL35F18F, right? The first one has OSS, but does not have the MF/AF switch and the button. Do you have any thoughts on the first one (with OSS / without buttons)? Image quality wise, build quality wise, etc? I guess the one with buttons is better, but I'm not sure!
I've been using this lenses back then when i use FF. Now switched to APSC, and then i just bought a7cii.
Is it still the best under $800? I want to buy 35mm FE again (mainly for video). Thanks!
Yes - still the best value 35mm I think
I’m thinking of the 35mm. I bought my first full frame and nervous about the weight. Also considering Sigma 24-70 2.8 but seems too chunky. Someone listed a Sony A74 for $790. Must be a scam but they put the shyer count and many pictures. Will be interesting if I actually receive it
$790?? There's no way that can be real. I hope you don't lose money
Yeah you've definitely been scammed, a lot of them put it for sale cheaply, get the money and by the time PayPal, eBay or credit card company get contacted the money is already withdrawn and non refundable. Popular scam on Facebook and eBay as well. Hopefully you paid with credit card and you can do a charge back with them. 💳
I'm the same. I bought that big Sigma 24-70 2.8 because I wanted one lens - but after a couple of hours, I just put the camera away and use my iPhone (yuck). I'm back to primes now.
haha
Drooling for the 35 1.8 + 85 1.8 combo for my A7c (dreamy compact setup)... but I am torn between that or a standard 2.8 zoom, convenience vs delicious bokeh.. tough one! Also, subscribed!
I have the Tamron 28-75 2.8 and I will be reviewing it as well. It's true - the convenience of the zoom is a draw. I fint I use the primes more on a daily basis. So small and light and such great bokeh. But there are times I just can't do without that zoom!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Exactly what I've been considering! The tammy 28-75 is on sale here in Sweden right now so I've been sooo close to pulling the trigger... I've already got the 17-28 so it would be a great addition to the camera bag.
@@mattiasalmqvist2242 spoiler alert for my review - it’s a great lens worth the price. But I am not a big fan of carrying around a zoom all day for casual shoots. If you like the 17-28 - you’ll like the 28-75 for sure. Great length for video at the wide end and portrait at the long end and everything in between. It’s all about your personal style. I find I lean toward primes. But I know lots of people (especially the pros) who lean on the 2.8 24-70 (or 28-75).
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks a lot man! I appreciate it :)
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis sold my tamron 28-75 g2 for the 35mm f1.8 🥶
Definitely going to have to go with the 45mm t1.8 for Olympus as my favourite lens for Sony. You can probably jam that sucker on there with some duct tape or maybe some hot glue and I'd bet that pupper just rocks your hybrid shooting world :P
Never thought of that. so small any light - perfect solution 😂
Such a great lens - I have this and the 85 1.8 - cause I'm cheap. lol
Same!!
Zombie with chocolate stain…lol! Great video. If I didn’t have a 40mm already, I would consider this lens. Thank you
Yeah - can't see needing a 35 AND a 40 - they're so close. Is it the new compact 40mm 2.5?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis no it’s Zeiss Batis 40mm
@@GroupIII nice 👍🏻
Do you have a recommendation for the Sony a7c that can compete with the Tamron 11-20 f 2.8? Also, something like the Sigma 17-50 F 2.8?
The New Sigma 16-28 f2.8 or the Tamron 17-28 pf2.8 are what you are looking for on the wide end. the Sigma 28-70 f2.8 and Tamron 28-75 2.8 are the best match for the other range
I like your cutaways. Are you using a slider
No slider - just punched in on the edits!! Saves some money - ha!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis super cool. thanx
Is it any good for wedding photography?
I don't do wedding photography, but I do know wedding photographers that keep this lens in their kits!!
I’m more of a zoom lens kinda guy to be able to quickly film most especially in a run and gun situation. This lens is for sure helpful for those other shooting applications and if you want to be more discreet just like you mentioned. If I’ll have a full frame sony camera in the future, I’ll definitely consider this one paired with other zoom lenses with constant aperture for wedding work. It’s just that this time can’t justify the purchase for both lens and camera. Haha… Also since the GH6 was just announced. We’ll see how that works out. Thanks for the review Mark!
Absolutely- when it comes to work with quick changes - gotta have that zoom. This lens is great when you need a 35 for video and want to take some photos without a huge rig. Really makes me want to take it along to shoot casually (which I can’t say for most of my Sony lenses - ha)
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis, you're right! I love it when I have just the camera, mic and the lens as my main rig. So much easier for my back. Haha...
Is it Optically Specialised (OSS)? Thanks.
No, the lens has no stabilization. Would have been nice - but almost all Sony's need a gimbal really. Even with IBIS in the camera and OSS in a lens - I find Sony footage still way too shaky in video (although I have not tried the A7Siii or the FX3).
What’s a better lens this or the sigma 35?
This
I really like my Sony 28mm 2.8 for video and got it for $230 CDN.
The 28 2.8 is for the old A-mount, right? You’re using it though an adapter I’m assuming?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis nope. FE mount. It even came with grey/black camo wrap (oh eBay you so silly). But that 1.8 looks so good at 35mm. The adapter only works with a couple of my A-mount lenses on the A7C (c’mon Sony). Also, funny video. Needed the laughs today.
@@2cats1guy thanks, man!! Haha. I can’t figure out which lens you have. I am searching for a 28 2.8, but I can only find a 28mm f2.0. Can you send me a link to one?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis omg I’m stupid. Yes, that’s the one. My cat woke me up at 3am today so I’m a little out of it, lol.
@@2cats1guy 😂🤣 haha. To get the 28mm 2.0 for $230 is a helluva steal. You can’t be that stupid!!
How is the 50mm sony for video?
it can be great if you haveof lot of room
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisisLike the studio video you make,how far the camera have to be from you if you use 50mm lens?
you would need top have the camera away about 12-15 feet to get the shot that I have in the video
But not for APSC A6400 ?
It is compatible with Sony apsc as long as it’s Emount, but the field of view will be equivalent to a 50mm. A better option for for the APSC is this lens: amzn.to/3zadvlG
but you can set af or mf switch only with 1 button click on sony
you can - but then you lose a button - a lens switch is always nice