Thanks for watching! This lens is really impressive and I think it's a great addition to a video setup. Timestamps and links are below! If you have any questions please let me know. ►eBay US - ebay.us/qvOSLi ►B&H - bhpho.to/3Gz5Odr ►Amazon De - amzn.to/3IJSWEh ►Amazon AU - amzn.to/3w5ogWj ►Amazon UK - amzn.to/2ZP3sXh Timestamps: 0:00 - About (not sponsored) 0:30 - Why I Purchased the Sony 24-105 1:25 - Sony 24-105 vs 24/35/55mm Primes 3:04 - Autofocus Test 24mm 3:35 - Autofocus Test 50mm 4:10 - Autofocus Test 105mm 4:28 - Vlogging Test 5:10 - Walking Test (behind the camera) 5:57 - Zoom Test 7:03 - Macro Test 7:34 - Pros & Cons Review
One year with this lens doing photography and now reasearching to do video content. Found your video, spot on. What a crazy run and gun lens. Great video!
@@armando.visuals wrong bro, because its physically impossible to make something like that without it being huge. Look at the sigma lenses at 2.8… massive!
Hey, what a surprise to see you here reviewing a camera lens! I'm following your posts about guitars, gear etc. Like them very much. I also play the guitar and like to spend my time making pictures, Greetings from the Netherlands, Alexander
Excellent video Shane! I have this lens and it's awesome. Even after owning a half dozen other lenses for both my Sony and Panasonic cameras, I still turn to this focal length when I need one lens only that is flexible and reliable for pretty much anything. I also love the Panasonic 24-105 F4 on my S5 cameras!
Just discovered your channel when looking into Yolobox. I bought the 24-105 when I bought my A7C and it's just perfect for so many situations that it's my goto lens and always attached and just keep a secondary prime F1.8 in the bag just in case. Great videos mate, a new subscriber.
Currently I’ve got the 16-35/4, the 70-200/4 and a couple vintage 50-ish mm’s. So I’m missing that mid range. I’m thinking the 24-105 is going to be my next purchase. I’m also contemplating the sigma 24-70/2.8 but the 24-105 is lighter and it’s got that oss. 🤷♂️🤷♂️😂😂 thanks for the video Shane!!!
The Sigma is a great lens optically, but it's heavy and can suffer from dust issues very quickly. I had it for a day and returned it based on the size. I didn't feel like the 2.8 vs 4.0 was much better for outdoor shooting. Indoors, the 2.8 will be a better choice but the weight is brutal on the Sigma. :)
Great test man. I just bought this lens and got it in today, I do photography and videography, excited to use this lens a ton and focus more on content versus shooting everything at 1.2.
Settled on this as my first lens for my backordered FX3. Want something I could use for road trip and travel content and this looks like a winner to start. It’s so tough with all the choices because of the pros and cons to everything. I’m thinking of eventually pairing a Tamron 17-28 2.8 for better wide angle and indoor shots but this should make due for a bit!
I'm looking for a new lens for my football videography. One thing I suffer with on my Tamron 70-180 is that when I zoom out from 180 to 70 the lens loses focus of everything, does this lens do that? I think there's a term for it called parfocal 🧐
I can't remember mate, sorry. I ended up selling it a while back due to the size and weight for long handheld work. The AF works great though so if you use autofocus it should adjust pretty quickly when zooming.
Really great video. I have the 24-105 and use it with my A7iv mostly for photography. But great know this is also a solid lens for video. Thanks Shane!!
I hope >>Sony can release a GM-master version of this lens. The current one is good for A7R3 or olders, but probably no so perfect for A7R4, R5 which has higher pixels.
Thanks for the review, Shane. Really surprised how well controlled the focus breathing is. And as a Panasonic owner, I am envious of the AF-C capabilities. Also, thanks for showing everyone that f/4 is BEAUTIFUL and that they don't need to shoot at f/1.4 all the time. Where will you be travelling to next year???
Realistically the only thing Sony has over the Panasonic is the AFC. For that sort of work it's great. There's something a lot more fun about Panasonic cameras in general though especially if you are behind them shooting something else. I still much prefer them overall. I'll be doing a huge road trip in the US all being well for 3 months or so.
I shoot Panasonic on my guitar channel for all of my main shots. I use a mix of the 24, 35, and 50mm F1.8 S Series of Prime Lenses. When I use the Sony for live streams or other purposes - Sony 35mm f1.8 and 24mm GM are my two main lenses. I also sometimes use the 55mm 1.8 Ziess for the product shots.
Thanks for the useful, awesome review I have a question regarding the filters Do you think i will not need to buy filter to get excellent landscaping shots Thanks
What a good video im thinking of getting this lens soon over the Sony 35mm 1.4 lens because it covers so much more focal length i think its a wonderful lens. One question ive heard its no good for a Gimbal it that because it has image stabilization inside the lens and camera but cant you turn the stabilization off on the lens ? Does that make it impossible to get clean sharp shots? I am no professional just an Amateur Enthusiast . Thanks for the information. RJ. Philadelphia Pa.
Well that was a surprise. I’m used to seeing you review guitars. Came here looking for the lens review and was like hang on a second…… A fellow guitarist photographer
Hey Geeky, thanks to share your interesting video. You have a lot of experience and you always give me professional advice and also wise ones. I'd like to ask a question: for me is important the sabilization and if I had to buy Sony A7 IV do you suggest to buy the NEW Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Sony SEL 24-105 G F/4? I shoot only documentaries and I need only ONE zoom lens. I know the new Tamron is wonderful but maybe could the Sony give me more stabilization? I thank you for your precious news.
I use the Canon version of this 24-105 lens with an inexpensive Vello speedbooster/adapter with fantastic results on my A7iii. Amazing low light and all around lens for everyday use. The entire camera and lens is a little heavy at 3.5 lbs but very usable; even on a moderate sized gimbal.
I can confirm this. The OSS seems to be useless in "standard mode" of the stabilizer which is the only mode available on the A7III. Interestingly no reviewer does report this issue. It seems that most reviewers use the "active mode" of newer Sony cameras for video which effectively disables the OSS and provides some kind of electronic stabilization by cropping the sensor. This is why "active" mode is so much better than "standard mode" on this lens. The OSS seems to be working for stills only.
I like the versatility of this lens but I find the zoom ring a bit too stiff, making it impossible to zoom while filmning without severely rocking the camera. I'm dreaming of a PZ version...
No one seems to talk about manual focussing with this lens. Is it the focus by wire system, which absolutely sucks? The 24-70 II has a linear option, for pulling proper focus. wish all Sony lenses had this.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I did. I caught where you said the focus ring was really sensitive. The images you’ve got here look great but with that focus ring, for my run and gun/reality work where I’m pulling focus constantly it wouldn’t be suitable unfortunately. The 28-135 would be though.
I am struggling so much, I got the 24-70 f/2.8 GM for the same price as the 24-105G OSS so now I have both. But I need to pick one to sell, what would be your advice?
I got the sigma 24-70 2.8 and ended up feeling like this one was a better keeper for my situation. Better reach and stabilisation made more sense than less reach. The background blur between 2.8 and 4 is not that much either.
HELP! =P Cant decide Sony 24-105, Tamron 28-75 G2, Sigma 18-70. Exept for the range, are all these lenses "as good" optically? Im worried that carry around the a7 III + 24-105 will be kind of heavy?
You mentioned that the free Catalyst Browse software downsamples footage from 10 bit to 8 bit. I am having the hardest time researching this and finding out if that is true. Can you or anyone else out there help corroborate this claim? I've been using the software for several years, and I haven't noticed this, but maybe I don't have the eye for it.
The GM II will be faster but the 24-105 will be a more versatile lens plus the image stabilisation is awesome. It comes down to whether you need more background blur than F4.
I haven't but I will be borrowing a bunch of stuff this year from them to test including that. My guess is that it'll be pretty comparable to this but the focus ring will feel a lot better on the Panasonic.
My guitar studio is all Panasonic Full Frame gear. 1x35mm f1.8 and 3x 50mm f1.8. For all the B-roll I shoot Micro Four Thirds for better close focusing and so I can also get more in focus easily.
Im having such a hard time deciding between the sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and this 24-105 f4, the sigma is on sale for 1100 dollars while i can get the 24-105 for 990dollars, please someone make me decide😂
would this be a good lens for documentary filming?..Im going to the Ukraine, to fight, but they want me to document the foreign fighters there, battle, personal stories, the people, the war..with a Sony A7Siii. is there a better option(length, weight, price are a concern)?
Yes. It's got great stabilisation and image quality. The range and stabilisation is great and it's far lighter than the faster Sigma 2.8 24-70 which weighs a tonne and the results aren't much better in my testing.
Thanks for watching! This lens is really impressive and I think it's a great addition to a video setup. Timestamps and links are below! If you have any questions please let me know.
►eBay US - ebay.us/qvOSLi
►B&H - bhpho.to/3Gz5Odr
►Amazon De - amzn.to/3IJSWEh
►Amazon AU - amzn.to/3w5ogWj
►Amazon UK - amzn.to/2ZP3sXh
Timestamps:
0:00 - About (not sponsored)
0:30 - Why I Purchased the Sony 24-105
1:25 - Sony 24-105 vs 24/35/55mm Primes
3:04 - Autofocus Test 24mm
3:35 - Autofocus Test 50mm
4:10 - Autofocus Test 105mm
4:28 - Vlogging Test
5:10 - Walking Test (behind the camera)
5:57 - Zoom Test
7:03 - Macro Test
7:34 - Pros & Cons Review
One year with this lens doing photography and now reasearching to do video content. Found your video, spot on. What a crazy run and gun lens. Great video!
I wish Sony can come up with a 24-105 2.8!!!!!!! That would be a dream come true for events/wedding photographers
It would be so damn big you'd leave it at home
There’s the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 that’s an awesome lens. Then you just need a 24 prime and your sorted
For everyone. They cant give us the perfect lens lol no one will be more lenses
@@armando.visuals wrong bro, because its physically impossible to make something like that without it being huge. Look at the sigma lenses at 2.8… massive!
It’ll be huge bro, no way they’ll make it without compromising on fl
I have this lens and it is a great medium telephont lens for still photograph as well! Thank you for your excellent presentation.
Thanks 😊
Hey, what a surprise to see you here reviewing a camera lens! I'm following your posts about guitars, gear etc. Like them very much. I also play the guitar and like to spend my time making pictures, Greetings from the Netherlands, Alexander
Excellent video Shane! I have this lens and it's awesome. Even after owning a half dozen other lenses for both my Sony and Panasonic cameras, I still turn to this focal length when I need one lens only that is flexible and reliable for pretty much anything. I also love the Panasonic 24-105 F4 on my S5 cameras!
best review i have seen of this lens shows exactly how it works
Thank you 🙏
Just discovered your channel when looking into Yolobox. I bought the 24-105 when I bought my A7C and it's just perfect for so many situations that it's my goto lens and always attached and just keep a secondary prime F1.8 in the bag just in case. Great videos mate, a new subscriber.
Currently I’ve got the 16-35/4, the 70-200/4 and a couple vintage 50-ish mm’s. So I’m missing that mid range. I’m thinking the 24-105 is going to be my next purchase. I’m also contemplating the sigma 24-70/2.8 but the 24-105 is lighter and it’s got that oss. 🤷♂️🤷♂️😂😂 thanks for the video Shane!!!
The Sigma is a great lens optically, but it's heavy and can suffer from dust issues very quickly. I had it for a day and returned it based on the size. I didn't feel like the 2.8 vs 4.0 was much better for outdoor shooting. Indoors, the 2.8 will be a better choice but the weight is brutal on the Sigma. :)
Great review, you've covered every detail in this video. Thanks a lot!
Great test man. I just bought this lens and got it in today, I do photography and videography, excited to use this lens a ton and focus more on content versus shooting everything at 1.2.
Settled on this as my first lens for my backordered FX3. Want something I could use for road trip and travel content and this looks like a winner to start. It’s so tough with all the choices because of the pros and cons to everything. I’m thinking of eventually pairing a Tamron 17-28 2.8 for better wide angle and indoor shots but this should make due for a bit!
Very detail review about the focal length.. Subscribed!
I'm looking for a new lens for my football videography. One thing I suffer with on my Tamron 70-180 is that when I zoom out from 180 to 70 the lens loses focus of everything, does this lens do that? I think there's a term for it called parfocal 🧐
I can't remember mate, sorry. I ended up selling it a while back due to the size and weight for long handheld work. The AF works great though so if you use autofocus it should adjust pretty quickly when zooming.
Really great video. I have the 24-105 and use it with my A7iv mostly for photography. But great know this is also a solid lens for video. Thanks Shane!!
Thank you for this video. Exactly the one I needed ❤😀
I hope >>Sony can release a GM-master version of this lens. The current one is good for A7R3 or olders, but probably no so perfect for A7R4, R5 which has higher pixels.
Thanks for the review, Shane. Really surprised how well controlled the focus breathing is. And as a Panasonic owner, I am envious of the AF-C capabilities. Also, thanks for showing everyone that f/4 is BEAUTIFUL and that they don't need to shoot at f/1.4 all the time. Where will you be travelling to next year???
Realistically the only thing Sony has over the Panasonic is the AFC. For that sort of work it's great. There's something a lot more fun about Panasonic cameras in general though especially if you are behind them shooting something else. I still much prefer them overall. I'll be doing a huge road trip in the US all being well for 3 months or so.
I've heard/read mixed reviews about this lens, but a majority seem to be positive. I'll be adding this one soon.
Hi Shane.
What do you think about sony alpha 6400?? I am thinking on change my canon m50.
Thanks for your videos
I haven't used an A6400 but from what I have seen they are great little cameras minus the non-flip out screen.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy Can you recommend me a good camera for vídeo for less than 1000€?? Evil camera if possible.
Thanks
Hi Shane, great review and comparison! I also follow you on Intheblues and was wondering what lense(s) you use when you shoot for that channel.
I shoot Panasonic on my guitar channel for all of my main shots. I use a mix of the 24, 35, and 50mm F1.8 S Series of Prime Lenses. When I use the Sony for live streams or other purposes - Sony 35mm f1.8 and 24mm GM are my two main lenses. I also sometimes use the 55mm 1.8 Ziess for the product shots.
I want this lens so bad. It would pe a perfect event lens.
Thanks for the useful, awesome review
I have a question regarding the filters
Do you think i will not need to buy filter to get excellent landscaping shots
Thanks
awesome work ! congrats
Such a great lens. Enjoy it.
Thanks, Scott. Keep up the great work mate and thanks again for your videos. 😎
What a good video im thinking of getting this lens soon over the Sony 35mm 1.4 lens because it covers so much more focal length i think its a wonderful lens. One question ive heard its no good for a Gimbal it that because it has image stabilization inside the lens and camera but cant you turn the stabilization off on the lens ? Does that make it impossible to get clean sharp shots? I am no professional just an Amateur Enthusiast . Thanks for the information. RJ. Philadelphia Pa.
Great video, mate! What are your thoughts on using this lens with the A1?
I don't own an A1 but that camera rocks. If you can live with F4 then I'm sure it's a great match.
Thx. Was the stabilisation on for all the shots?
First lens I bought for my Sony A7SIII
it looks like it pairs nicely with a7c, i was thinking it might be way too front heavy?
Are you the same guy from „intheblues” UA-cam channel? 🤔🧐
Well that was a surprise. I’m used to seeing you review guitars. Came here looking for the lens review and was like hang on a second……
A fellow guitarist photographer
Great stuff
Hey Geeky, thanks to share your interesting video. You have a lot of experience and you always give me professional advice and also wise ones. I'd like to ask a question: for me is important the sabilization and if I had to buy Sony A7 IV do you suggest to buy the NEW Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Sony SEL 24-105 G F/4? I shoot only documentaries and I need only ONE zoom lens. I know the new Tamron is wonderful but maybe could the Sony give me more stabilization? I thank you for your precious news.
@@user-eo7kl6om4g I bought a GH6. It is small but powerful.
Would you still recommend a Polar Pro CP or VND filter with the 24-105?
I use the Canon version of this 24-105 lens with an inexpensive Vello
speedbooster/adapter with fantastic results on my A7iii. Amazing low light and all around lens for everyday use. The entire camera and lens is a little heavy at 3.5 lbs but very usable; even on a moderate sized gimbal.
Now the new 20-70F4, moore sharper.
Video stabilization is worse with this lens than with non-OSS lenses. I tried two copies when I was using an A7III.
I can confirm this. The OSS seems to be useless in "standard mode" of the stabilizer which is the only mode available on the A7III. Interestingly no reviewer does report this issue. It seems that most reviewers use the "active mode" of newer Sony cameras for video which effectively disables the OSS and provides some kind of electronic stabilization by cropping the sensor. This is why "active" mode is so much better than "standard mode" on this lens. The OSS seems to be working for stills only.
I like the versatility of this lens but I find the zoom ring a bit too stiff, making it impossible to zoom while filmning without severely rocking the camera. I'm dreaming of a PZ version...
I also find the stabilisation less effective for video than some other OSS lenses.
No one seems to talk about manual focussing with this lens. Is it the focus by wire system, which absolutely sucks? The 24-70 II has a linear option, for pulling proper focus. wish all Sony lenses had this.
I did in the video. lol. You skipped around?
@@GeekyNerdyTechy I did. I caught where you said the focus ring was really sensitive. The images you’ve got here look great but with that focus ring, for my run and gun/reality work where I’m pulling focus constantly it wouldn’t be suitable unfortunately. The 28-135 would be though.
Sir Excellent video
Thanks your video .this lens can use for low light photograph?
It really depends on your camera but it should be okay to some extent. An F2.8 lens is probably a better choice for low light.
I am struggling so much, I got the 24-70 f/2.8 GM for the same price as the 24-105G OSS so now I have both. But I need to pick one to sell, what would be your advice?
I got the sigma 24-70 2.8 and ended up feeling like this one was a better keeper for my situation. Better reach and stabilisation made more sense than less reach. The background blur between 2.8 and 4 is not that much either.
Absolutely agree 👍🏻 i bought this lens last month for my ZVE1 or Fx6 😉 my new travel lens 😍 i uploaded a short video too 💪🏼
HELP! =P Cant decide Sony 24-105, Tamron 28-75 G2, Sigma 18-70. Exept for the range, are all these lenses "as good" optically? Im worried that carry around the a7 III + 24-105 will be kind of heavy?
How's the manual focus? Thinking of picking up this lens to use on my FX6 for handheld work.
It works but the manual focus ring is a tad loose for me. 8:30 is the section.
Would be nice if you could compare this to Panny's 24-105.
I'll see what I can do :)
Is this lens sharper than the Sony 18 105 f4
I haven't used that one before sorry. Hopefully someone in the comments can help you.
The Sony A7C doesn't shoot in 10 bit does it?
No, but the FX3 does.
2:59 compare in similar position and Sun light
Naw pooor snowflake
You mentioned that the free Catalyst Browse software downsamples footage from 10 bit to 8 bit. I am having the hardest time researching this and finding out if that is true. Can you or anyone else out there help corroborate this claim? I've been using the software for several years, and I haven't noticed this, but maybe I don't have the eye for it.
It's listed in the documentation and if you export a file and check it again it's in 8 bit. Easy solutions.
For cinematic video what should I go for ..24-105 or 24-70mmvf/2.8 GM II
The GM II will be faster but the 24-105 will be a more versatile lens plus the image stabilisation is awesome. It comes down to whether you need more background blur than F4.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy ok thank you so much.. I'll go for the 24-105 F4 then...i am using alpha a6600
@@GeekyNerdyTechy i mainly do music video works.. thank you for the advice
Hello sir! What you think, for indoor, webinars in studio what Lens is nice?
It works well for almost anything. If it's really dark, get a f/2.8 lens, otherwise this will do the job.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy think now about tamron 28-75 g2. not universal choice for studio, but lighter and newer
have you tried the Panasoic 24-105mm ?
I haven't but I will be borrowing a bunch of stuff this year from them to test including that. My guess is that it'll be pretty comparable to this but the focus ring will feel a lot better on the Panasonic.
You're the first person I've seen who chooses grass as the subject for a 120fps test 😂
What focal length you use for guitar vids mate ?
My guitar studio is all Panasonic Full Frame gear. 1x35mm f1.8 and 3x 50mm f1.8. For all the B-roll I shoot Micro Four Thirds for better close focusing and so I can also get more in focus easily.
@@GeekyNerdyTechy thanks mate appreciate it 👍 greetings from Scotland 🏴
can we use this lens on a panasonic..
It's a Sony lens, so not natively. There might be a FE to MFT adapter, I haven't checked before.
They need this in a F2.8 but Sony would probably go broke because the wouldn't sell any other lenses LOL.
Will this work on a Sony ZV-E10?
Yes, you can do that but the field of view and also sharpness might be different. ua-cam.com/video/S8-vfiq33R4/v-deo.html
Im having such a hard time deciding between the sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and this 24-105 f4,
the sigma is on sale for 1100 dollars while i can get the 24-105 for 990dollars, please someone make me decide😂
I like f4 lenses. Bokee is just enough. I dont like the completely blurred out look
Me either, I think F4 is fine. I can't stand F1.4 in videos outdoors it looks silly.
Wait a sec.. Didn't you do reviews of Guitars and stuff? It looks like we have the same hobbies xD
Shane, sometimes you remind me of Ewan McGregor.
haha thanks mate, I haven't heard that before.
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Thanks!
would this be a good lens for documentary filming?..Im going to the Ukraine, to fight, but they want me to document the foreign fighters there, battle, personal stories, the people, the war..with a Sony A7Siii. is there a better option(length, weight, price are a concern)?
Yes. It's got great stabilisation and image quality. The range and stabilisation is great and it's far lighter than the faster Sigma 2.8 24-70 which weighs a tonne and the results aren't much better in my testing.