Sony 14mm GM - Why I'm Buying It!
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
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Chapters
00:00 Hello! I'm Back :)
00:14 This IS NOT a Review!
01:10 The LIGHTEST, FASTEST, & WIDEST Lens from Sony!
02:07 What I Would Use the 14GM For?
03:22 Why I Don't LOVE the 20G Lens
03:53 Uh Oh! Am I Replacing my ZEISS Batis 2.8/18??
05:43 Hold On... ZEISS Batis is NOT A SONY LENS?
06:18 ZEISS Batis VS Sony ZEISS Lenses - What's the Diff?
07:33 Is F/1.8 THAT Big of a Deal?
08:24 Why the 14GM is NOT my first choice for VLOGGING
09:16 What I Recommend for a VLOG Setup
11:29 What 10mm on a Full Frame Camera Looks Like
14:08 Support the Channel! Just Listen! :)
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Jason Vong goes over his own personal reasons why he will be getting the new Sony 14mm F/1.8 G Master. The 14GM now takes the crown as the lightest, fastest, widest Full Frame camera lens in Sony's line up that can autofocus! Jason goes through a list of choices of ultrawide angle lenses and gives his take on each compared to the 14mm for his own personal use cases especially against his beloved ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 which has been his favorite for the last several years. A more objective guide in choosing an UWA lenses is coming soon once Jason receives his own 14GM unit in!
I’m BACK! Took a month break off social and felt super recharged!! Hope everyone’s been staying cool. It’s been hot in Cali lately and I’m sweating my bum off shooting all these b-roll 😅 What’s everyone’s plan for the 4th of July weekend?
Welcome back! We were wondering about you and Vivienne when we didn't see a new video for a while.
@@HiDaveandChloe haha Korea really drained us! We need a vacation from the vacation!!
Hope you had a good break! During the month I bought an a6400 and tamron 17-70 thanks to you, thanks for all the videos!
@@tunkuradin awesome! enjoy the setup!!
My plans are now buying this lens thanks to you on my 4th lol
I went with the 14 GM. My 16-35 GM is sometimes too slow for what I need and the 12-24 G was even slower. When I did use the 12-24 G I seemed to use 14 more than 12 and if I needed less wider than 14, I would just go back to the 16-35. Having a smaller, faster, lighter, and closer focusing lens in my bag replaced the 12-24 G for me.
Glad to see your next video is up! Breaks are well deserved! Hope you had a relaxing time!
Glad to see your videos on my subscriptions tab again Jason! The 14mm GM looks awesome and definitely a contender to the Batis 18mm. Welcome back and looking forward to watching more of your videos again!
Thanks for sharing the info, most likely buying this lens. The 20mm vs 14mm Side-by-side shot really helped.
great video and so great to see you energized and out there!
Yes!been waiting for a video of that tamron 11 to 20!
I’ve been using the 20mm with my a7c and love it! This 14 looks amazing though. Wish they would drop a wide pancake lens!
Very nice comparison. Love that you spoke about the video features, most folks only speak about the photography part.
Great video Jason... Just what I needed.
Great video thank for giving to all of us your opinion about this beautiful lens
I have this lens and I ABSOLUTELY love it!!!
At last! A Jason Vong video!
glad you made it back and that you took a break and decompressed.
thanks IMDABROWN!!
Thank you so much for making this video, it was really well explained and very helpful!
I've just purchased it after I watched your video!
Next month I'm going to use it for astrophotography and hopefully northern lights!
Welcome back!!!
Congrats on 300K bro! This is my next lens by the way. Love all it's strengths, can live with it's wekanesses.
Dude I love your energy so much! keep up the good work... Love from Bangladesh!
Hey Jason, I'm a huge fan of your channel!! I just bought the 14 1.8 GM for my a7c and a7s3. Cant wait for it arrive! By the way 4:08 cracks me up even time I watch it (and I've watched this video many times! )
wow, this video was super dense in lens-to-lens comparisons - I need this in a spreadsheet I think!
Thank you so much for this video it gave me something else to deeply consider!!
Looking forward to the new Tamron 11-20 lens review!
Good to see your footage from Korea :)
I just started using the 20G on my a6400, and I'm starting to think that it might be the best all-around setup out there. I thought long and hard about ordering the 14GM, and I have the 24GM in my work kit, but it ultimately came down to weight. I wanted something that I could easily transition between vlogging, shooting some stills, pop on a tripod to do an interview style video, and pack away easily. I supplement that with a couple of CCTV lenses (16mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.4) that get me some dope visuals. I still think I might add the 14 to my collection someday, but for now that 20G is working out great for me.
I’m loving the 20g too but on my a7c! This 14 looks tempting but it comes down to weight for me too.
@@MollyFitzBrown i don't typically mind carrying around that much weight, but i figure i would rather "spend" the weight on extra battery options. If i can carry slightly lighter (but still very good) glass, but have a camera that i don't have to change the battery on in a whole day of shooting, and both rigs end up weighing roughly the same, i'd have to go with the longer battery life. I'd rather have a few hundred more shots at the end of the day.
@@Hobbies4Hire that makes sense. I do a lot of handheld vlogging so I like as light as possible but looking for best quality for the weight :) the a7c has had great battery life for me so far!
@@MollyFitzBrown i'm totally jealous. The a6600 and a7c are both super tempting to me primarily because of that newer battery. I can shoot with the a6400 for about an hour before i need to swap batteries.
If you want a lightweight 12mm get the APS-C E 10-18mm (15-17mm) f/4 OSS but in full frame mode 12mm to 18mm (18mm if you remove the rear light shield) it has screw on filters and with the new Haida Filters rear filter holder you get front and rear. It is so small too! Trey Ratcliff did a review in 2013!!!!
Liked the video for sure, I dig the more casual feel, its like we are hanging out and your telling me about the lens. Any thoughts on how well the sun shade protects the lens optics? I always stress about scratching my lenses. Do you feel concerned with this one?
Loved the video. I think the extreme wideness of 14 creates a lot of peripheral movement with even a little hand movement when you record videos that could be distracting
Welcome back!
You re the best...love this lens review
Jason Vong, best camera youtuber on the market!!
I have the 12-24 gm. I don't vlog and prefer handheld so this lens is so great!
I have the 25 and 85 Batis, and the 21, 35 and 50 Loxia and a bunch of ZE and Contax Zeiss. Zeiss is hard to beat, and AF is quick. I plan on buying the 14 GM. I need a WA.
I recently invested in the 14mm, and I am absolutely blown away. The Wide angle and speed have produced phenomenal photos!
I contemplated the 16-35mm vs 14mm, but for the price of the 16-35mm, I could buy the 14mm, 35mm and 50mm. So that made more sense to me.
OK, maybe I’m late to the table hear, but wanted to say “great video,” I feel your struggle. I don’t do a lot of video, and I don’t have the experience you do with so many lenses, but I thought I’d add some comments from more of a stills perspective. I’ve rented the 14 a couple times for astro photography (in Borrego & Death Valley) and loved it! It compliments the 16-35 GM very well for that use, and I found I preferred the 14 GM. I used it for landscape too, but found the 16-35 GM on the camera much more often, because of the sweet, sweet focal range. That said, I was able to get some effects I just couldn’t at 16mm. The 14 iGM is an amazing lens for architecture too - I only shot a few houses, all the while, wishing I had it when shooting cathedrals in France. The thing that struck me most is that it is so sharp for such a wide angle. I am a horrible pixel peeper on my A7RIV images, and this sharpness instilled confidence to use it in so many cases. I’ve agonized for a while whether to get the 20mm or the 14mm, and have decided the 14mm is definitely the next lens on my buy list.
Nice vid, im not a big fan of wide angle lens, but im just a fan of your vids.
I would really love to see the speculated 18mm f1.4GM. Come on, Sony. This would be the killer Astro lens.
Great video! Regarding Sharpness and quality image wise, which lens would you pick? Batis 18mm or 14GM? Thanks!
20mm is like a 24mm when the active stablization is turned on, so I wish Sony will release a 18mm lens, that would be perfect for vlogging.
I would love to have this lens.......I love wide landscapes and stuff. Woot saw some Sony Camera Camp Shots!! #onetimeatcameracamp Great video as always dude!
This focal range has become a personal debate for me as well. Jason, what are your thoughts on the Sigma 14-24?
I actually own that sigma lens for 1.5 year and had to sell it with 20mm 1.8 G or get this one, depending on you but on my personal experience for using it a lot, its quite heavy and my wrist in a long term would suffer because I started feeling the pain. but with quality in terms of sharpness and focus, you wont regret it. Another reason I sold it is also because I can put filters on it. But yea goodluck, its a never ending debate tbh.
@@enricoceliz thanks for the feedback
@@enricoceliz hi Enrico, I have the sigma 14-24 (only used on the widest end) and I’m thinking of selling it to get the 14 gm.
Have you regretted?
@@panoskonomi2875 I dont have the 14gm but would defintely go for it because when I had 14-24, I rarely zoom in anyways depending on the type of project you have but so far I have the 20 1.8 g lens due to cost and filter thread. so no regret
i love the laowa 10-18 in every way but the only downside is its just usable from f8 and above
5:30 -- I am pretty sure the 18mm 2.8 by Samyang is lighter - and it can autofocus pretty good!
Hope my 14mm GM will be delivered tomorrow. I say hopefully because my Fedex delivery guy is the worst. I've never had a lens as wide as 14mm as a permanent part of my kit. So, I'm excited to have a new focal length to play with.
Great video Jason. I just purchased a new Sigma 14-24 2.8 for my full frames and boy, I can't speak on how much I love it. Here's a question not related to the video. I recently traded my A9 for an A7r3 (fantastic, and of course, I got some money back). I'm loving the A7r3 so much now, that I'm considering trading in my A73 for another body. What do you think? Keeo the A7iii or trade it?
Looks more compact than the 20mm f1.8 and it gives you the ultra wide view that Apple and Samsung smartphone flagship have. 14mm. Meaning you don't have to keep stepping back to try and get everything in frame.
Please what settings do you use for your lens and how do you grade it. I Love how the colours pop. I believe you use a Filter for your lenses as well. Any suggestions?
Great video Jason, I'm definitely in the same predicament and am looking for a different ultrawide option from my 16-35 f4. Great to hear your take on the subject!
Wow. Love your style. Great review snd you’d have great success in Stand-up if you wanted an alternate career.👍🤗
Good lenses choice!
@1:58 DAMN i Can't able to recognize it was you UNTIL I SAW THOSE NAIL ART...
I BET YOU WOULDN'T BOTHER TO WEAR THAT PINK WIG ON 😂😂😂
Love your face experience and all the lens I have a lot of these your talking about
Hey J whats up buddy. You know we got the 14GM and love it.
haha yes!!
Just more reasons for me to finally get it after contemplating the past week haha
I have the cine 3.1 Samyang and it satisfied my need of that focal length.
Cause ur poor lol
@@andersson9333 nah, just not using that focal length too much. I do use my 70200gm, though.
@@andersson9333 That's not nice.
yay, one of my favorite gardens ;)
Nice to see Kraig make an appearance at 2:38
I hope to see your thoughts on another ultrawide lens, this time for us APS-C fans: the new Samyang 12mm f/2 AF. Btw, great video.
You internal debate - I got the 14GM and sold the 18 Batis and dont look back.
Technically the Rokinon/Samyang AF 18mm f2.8 is quite a bit lighter than the Batis. Not the same, but surprisingly good.
Actually for vlogging the Samyang 18mm Fe f/2.8 is an option although I believe the 20mm G is a great all round lens the 18mm Samyang is far more budget friendly
Yes, and it’s the lightest autofocusing 18mm (not the Batis). I’ve been using it for all kinds of stuff, and it keeps surprising me.
Where can I find the filter mount bracket at 13:10? Is there one for 82mm, and if so does it vignette at wider focal lengths? I always enjoy your videos btw Jason 👍
The company that started it went out of business unfortunately but I think Ulanzi makes them now
Photographer: I need this
Credit limit: Are you sure?
I found the 10-18 has so much distortion even on the sample footage you posted. I was fortunately able to get a 12-24gm for less than the 14GM. I also came up on the 16-35gm for a ridiculous price. Not sure which one to keep or both as it seems like a lot of overlap. Also have the 20g which was my go to lens but I’ve found the 16-35gm has quickly been staying on my camera. Would love your 2cents of wisdom.
So what did you end up keeping at the end? How was your experience with the 14
@@hamroz1 Lot has changed since last year. I did end up selling the 16-35 and using the 12-24 more. Reasons were also I have an A7IV which uses crop mode making the 12-24 an 18-36 which is just an awesome focal range overall.
If you watch my channel, I also sold both my 20/35mm to get the 24mm GM. There’s a lot more buying and selling but as of now, I do own the 14GM, 20G, and 24GM. 14GM is awesome as it has very little distortion and still gives me wider than a 24mm even in APSC mode and with active steady shot on making it a very versatile. Now owning an A7Siii more recently, I’m able to fully utilize the wide angle even more so. But it does almost make my 20mm redundant honestly which I might sell. But the 20mm I got super cheap and it’s still such a sweet spot for a focal range and it’s IQ.
@@sneakergearz ahaha yeah we all do. I’m selling the 20g coz I’m getting the 24gm for the same price. And instead I’m thinking of getting the 14 1.8 for the wider focal length. Just couldn’t make up my mind if the 16-35 pz is a better option instead of the 14.
Review the Tamron 11-20 please!!!
Very happy for you! Also slightly jealous haha!
The Samyang 18mm 2.8 is lighter than your batis AND can autofocus. after the update also very well.
So if I ask you now, having the same internal debate as you did, for photography, batis 18mm or this 14mm gm?
Using the Sony 10-18mm for my a6400
Apart from the weight and speed of the 12- 24 is there any other difference?
Did you end up keeping the 14 or did you end up selling it? I saw you compared it to the Zeiss lens. Let's hear the verdict!
Laowa 12mm f2.8 doesn't even get a mention?! That extra 2mm is stopping me from jumping on the 14, but it looks so clean I might have to give it a try.
Any chance you could tell me if you feel something shifting inside of your lens when rotating it in your hand while off of the camera?
Being a Canon myself I really hope Canon makes a 14mm 1.8 some day soon, but I fret the price though heheh
This was the lens that I’ve waited three years for.
Do you shoot 1080 in your gimbal on your gimbal as 4k in slo mo is cropped?
how about 1224 F4? I am considering that lens. It’s light weight and you have option to use it as a 24mm lens
I have it and love it!!!
Halooo jason! Can a7iii+14mm perfectly balance with dji ronin sc? Hope to hear some advice from you 🙏🏻
Could this replace a GoPro? I know its like using a bazooka to kill a fly... however that fly overheats and eats video footage on a daily basis... I just got an 18mm full frame and it doesn't look wide enough to get all my fishing rods in the frame.
classic or retail?
Hi Jason, can the button on the lens map as selfie button?
Should I trade mine for the 16-35 gm mk1 or no
I wonder how this will work on the A7 iii and the crane m3 gimbal
i just bought this lens sony 14mm. I noticed a sound when you press shutter button i hear mechanical "chik" of closing aperture sound in lense while focusing. Is it normal?
Wich ND Filters are those that you showed? I'm interested
What is the little handheld tripod you are using? It’s not listed in gear. Why?!
I'm Not photographer but I love take pictures, and my question is? In your opinion 50mm 1.2 or 14mm 1.8 for portrait which one is better for it? I know bot lenses are good, but I'd like to buy one of them but I can decide!
50 1.2 is great for portrait. 14mm is not for portraits (it is for Astro, landscapes, interiors, architecture)
Great lens. Got mine yesterday. Only thing is I noticed the inside elements of the lens moves back and forth when you tilt the lens but when I attached it back to the camera and turn it on, it disappears. Is this normal?
Yes, that's normal. Lenses have moving parts (duh) and the 14mm has some big and on itself heavy glass pieces inside. Same thing with a lot of other lenses (quite prominent in the 135mm gm, too).
Activating the camera: The focus unit works by applying power to an electromagnet. No current (deactivated camera) and the unit is "free floating", hence moving. Absolutely normal.
What about Tamron 11-20mm??
It's amazing but for my use I think I will take the 20mm, saving some bucks :)
do u have use any filter lens for this lens?
Have you tried some nd filter options with this 14mm GM?
how does this compare against the batis 18mm?
I just change to a lighter smaller Samyang 18mm F2.8 for $299 from B&H, and just like you, I found out I only used 17mm most of the time, therefore I’m selling my Tamron 17-28mm, it’s a good lens, but I want a even smaller and lighter lens for my vlogging
i would love a 10-24mm zoom for APCS, does that exist for Sony?
There is a very old Sony 10-18 f4 and a new Tamron 11-20 f2.8, which is honestly pretty good.
What about the 12-24 2.8?
Hey, do you still have the Sony a1?
Can you use this lens on a Sony a6600???
focus breathing?
Is it the lens weighted 460grams not 512grams?
What’s a super 35 mode ??