To be honest; the kit lens isn't bad considering the small size, the cheap cost of $100, the zoom range (16-50), and the fact that it's optically stabilized! It's definitely not even close to the sigma 16 when you zoom in and pixel peep, but just looking at them side by side before he zoomed in, they looked comparable! Good for social media type stuff for sure.
Just bought the Sigma 16mm, the Sony a6000 with kit lens and the Zhiyun Crane v2. They all arrived just in time for two commercials that I'm going to film, one for a dentist and the other one for a gym. Super stoked and oh my what a great camera the a6000 is!! Can't believe it was released back in 2014! Keep up the good work, looking forward for more videos from you!
I'm actually just starting out. I contacted a around eight places not too far from where I live and two of them really liked my offering, so they want me to shoot commercials for them. I hope that everything will go well and that this can become a fun and satisfying source of income for me, as I'm a student who happens to love videography.
I tested the Panasonic G85 and the AF was really poor on that camera. I use a gimbal and AF is key. You cannot hold the gimbal with one hand and focus with the other, becuase you will just tend up getting jittery footage. Manual focusing when you track something is also really hard to master, so good AF is a must. If you're shooting music videos, your subject will probably move or you will move to get exciting footage so AF really helps. Because of that, all Panasonic cameras are not interesting for me. Their IBIS is really good but they don't cooperate with the gimbal, so it's no help for me personally. Sony IBIS is really great, becuase it makes the gimbal footage even smoother. Left for me became Canon, Fujifilm and Sony, because it's those three brands that have good AF, but Sony and Canon has the edge over Fujifilm. Now I realised that Fujifilm lenses are really expensive, and their cameras have rubbish auto ISO becuase the camera changes ISO in steps, making the changes very apparent in the final footage. That made me exclude Fuji cameras from my wishlist. Why I went with Sony over Canon is because of two reasons: Sony is much more innovative and they have implemented IBIS and excellent 4K in their recent cameras. Now I know that I don't have to worry over the future of Sony cameras, because they continue innovating. The second reason is the excellent Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens. You cannot find this lens for Canon unless you spend some serious money. This is the perfect lens for video because it's wide, has great AF and it suits even low-light conditions. It also gives very nice bokeh, making the footage seem much more pro. Low-light is important because I never know if the location I'm going to shoot in will be well lit. If I'm creating a commercial for a cafeteria, they might have very poor lighting. With the Sigma 16mm, I don't have to worry about that. Because Sony is innovative, I don't need to worry about investing in E-mount lenses. Why I chose the A6000 is because I don't colourgrade professionally yet, so SLOG that is available in the A6300 and 6500 doesen't matter. The neutral colour profile is good enough for beginners. Secondly, I don't need 4K yet and I'm quiet shure that the businesses that I'm shooting for won't ask for it. Therefore no need to pay more for 4K. Also, I like using 60fps when on a gimbal. The A6300/6500 doesn't have 4K 60fps. I fould use full hd anyways and the A6000 has better full hd image than it's more expensive brothers. All in all, I saved money with the Sony a6000 and I got a great camera with exceptional AF. The money that I would spend on A6300/6500 can be spent on lenses which are far more important IMO. I would wait if I were you to see what camera Sony will release now in January. It may be the a7000 with improved IBIS and 4K 60. Because you don't want to use a gimbal, IBIS is nice to have. Or get the a6500 now if you need it now.
hey..how does you combo work together? The sigma is kind of heavy. I have a Zhiyun Crane v2 and I'm thinking of getting a a6000 for gimbal shots but for low light I think the Sigma 16mm f1.4 would be great even without stabilization...any issues balancing them the a6000 with the sigma on the Zhiyun crane? did you get good video? I'd love to see your work. thanks Erick
Great comparison! Everybody will guess the outcome, but I like how you show how much better the Sigma is. I'd love to be able to buy it over the next few months!
I'm so glad you compared the Sigma to the kit lens. I always wonder how much better a product is and what you get for your money. This video shows the night/day difference and clearly the lens is worth the price. Thank you so much.. love this type of comparison!
great review as always man. your review is really helpful for me to decide which lens i bought for my a6500. finally end up with SEL 35MMF18 and its a great lens for sure. so about sigma 16mm i wonder if you can tell me about its autofocus in video mode compared to sony 35mm lens?thanks in advanced.
This was exactly the review I was looking for. I used this lens for ages and it kind of became the defacto standard for the A6500 for me. Looking to see how much better this lens will be for me, and tell me if it’s a huge difference or if full-frame is still a must-have.
would have been interesting to compare low light handheld f1.4 vs f3.5 on the kit lens as the sigma does not have OIS that usually give you a 3 stop advantage.
For $100 with the kit it’s a good starter lens. I would use it when needing to quickly go between 16-50, and when recording video on the 6400 you get OSS and a smooth power zoom.
proper comparison. finally. Not many youtubers understand the basics and technical knowledge how to properly test , compare and review gear. Arthur. great job comparing these two.
Thanks for this post (as well as the other content on your channel). I've learned a lot from the work that you've done and appreciate it greatly. There's much to like about the kit lens - value, portability, versatility, and the fact that it came bundled with the camera - these are especially beneficial for novices like myself. The advantages of the Sigma 16mm appear quite undeniable though. But for those who do not wish to carry multiple lenses (nor want to/or can't spend the money on these), there's much that can be appreciated for the Sony 16-50mm lens so its shortcomings can be "forgiven". To that extent - what are your thoughts on using Clear Image Zoom on the Sony A6400? I think this is one way of giving the Sigma 16mm 1.4 prime lens zoom capability but I'm not sure if this affects image quality of photos/videos significantly. If the Clear Image Zoom effect is somewhat negligible then this can make prime lenses suitable for all-around use. Thanks once again.
Please! Compare the sigma 16mm 1.4 vs Sony 35mm 1.8. I would like to see the difference between sharpness. I like you comparisons, specially with the total different lens!
In real world use the lack of OSS on the Sigma becomes a challenge in low light conditions where high depth of field is needed. In cases where a tripod can be used not so much of an issue. As a non-pixel-peeper I see only minor differences in ordinary use with advantage to Sigma but significant size, weight and cost tradeoff is required. The Sigma eliminates coat pocket carry option.
Okay you did all the work for me. I just put the Sigma 16mm 1.4 on my wish list today (birthday coming up). Of course the 16-50 will still find it's way onto my a6500 simply because of the focal range and how small it is. But when I want sharp images I'll know which lens to mount. Thanks and good job. One thing that would be great is if you had your wife in a corner of the frame in addition to the center. Focusing on her then would show how sharp the lens is in the corner.
Zoomed out you can't tell any difference. On instagram or facebook you can't zoom in to see the details, the images uploaded are 2mb. The kit lens is just a beast when it comes to versatility. I have the Sigma 30mm F1.4 which is twice as sharper, but it just stays on my shelf brand new.
For video, I'd recommend the Sigma primarily for a6500 users with an external mic. The lack of OSS combined with the noise of the autofocus are real bummers for everyone else.
hmm...I wanted to get a a6000 to use it on my Zhiyun Crane v2 and for outdoors I would use the kit lens-great versatile lens I think but for low light I was thinking I could use the Sigma 16mm f1.4 but I'm afraid that paired with the a6000 the footage may be too shaky even if on a gimbal...and I can't afford the a6500...what other options are out there for low light then? besides, 16mm is not really wide....
It would have been nice if you put this time and effort comparing the 16 1.4 with other comparable lenses. Maybe with sigma 18 35 or Sony 18 105 or Sony 35 1.8 oss We all trying to get rid of the kit lens. Love your videos
Hey dude, thanks for the great video! I bought the a6000 with the Sony 16-50mm a year ago and now I want to buy my first prime lens. The Sony 35mm F1.8 was my first choice till the Sigma 16mm came out and now I'm not sure which one to get. Two more important facts: 1. I'll be traveling to Indonesia this fall and I think 70% of the time I'll be taking landscape pictures, but I would also like to take some good portraits; 2. Right now the Sigma 16mm costs about 450 € here in Germany and the Sony 35mm about 350 €. I know both lenses are quite different and hard to compare but maybe you could tell me your opinion on the matter?
Nikolay Dimitrov I’d go with the 16mm bc you can more wide shots and close ups. Or if you’re on a budget the Sony 18-105 is an awesome lens and great for an all in one combo!
8:10... It's not all barrel distortion. The Sigma is longer, so it's slightly closer to the subject. Barrel distortion is still noticeable on this lens though.
Nice review. Waiting for my Sigma 16mm to arrive. Aside from focal length, I’d love to know your thoughts on the image quality compared to the Sigma 30mm. It sounds like autofocus is better. Is the bokeh softer on the 16mm and is it sharper ... or about the same?
Just ordered this lens. Love your reviews! I never comment but I have to thank you for all the work you do. I appreciate it greatly!!! You help my UA-cam videos a lot :D
i own both, they are both excellent and very sharp but the sigma is superior. It is has less vignetting and far less chromatic aberration. It also produces colors that are more vibrant. I prefer the rokinon for astrophotography though. Much easier to focus to infinity and the wide field of view is nice.
Honestly that's probably the biggest difference comparison of lenses you've ever did! I'm guessing that in comments somebody'll ask for Sigma 16 vs Sony 16 comparison... but with no doubt it will be CRUSHED. Do you still have 10-18 F4? This comparison would be useful for some people.
The problem is if you stop down a lens more than it's widest aperture it does perform better. Here I see you capture the sigma from not 1.4 but 3.5 which means 2 stops stopped down. And for the kit lens f3.5 is it's weakest aperture. I am not saying the kit lens is better than the sigma here but stopped down to smaller aperture it can come closer
Went out and bought the Sigma 16mm 1.4 after watching the review - turned out to be one of last remaining copies at B&H until a new shipment. It makes a great night indoor event (parties and dances) lens with my A6000 mainly because despite its size it can mean not having to bring a speedlight. That said, the obvious suggested next ".vs" videos for the Sigma 16mm 1.4 would be - vs. the Sony 35mm F 1.8 (size & image quality) - vs. the Sony 20mm F 2.8 (size & ability to add the fish eye) - vs. the Sony 16mm F2.8 ( size and price )
Nice comparison. Gonna pick up the Sigma in a few weeks, specifically for the low light. As an aside, I noticed those photos were taken in my home town.
" In the World of photography sharpness is important". Nice quote. In the meanwhile some time in the past a man named Ansel Adams said " There is nothing worse than a Sharp image of a fuzzy idea 😊"
Hi I'm buying the A6400 with kitlens 16-50 and sony 18-105 f4. i want to buy one more lens but I'm confused whether i should go with the sigma16mm f1.4 or the sigma 30mm f1.4. My use is travel vlogging so what should i choose. Please let me know. Thank you
I need to pick your brain on someting: Do you think on a rocking boat would the Sigma 16mm on a Sony a6400 create to much rolling shutter or shake if recording in 4k while on a RAM mount monopod?
What's the best budget prime alternative for a fast 16mm? I'd like to buy one and this Sigma is great, but it is quite out of my budget... Congrats for your channel, Sony owners appreciate!
Would love to see a comparison between the Sigma 16mm and Sony 35 f1.8 with shots of the same subject from the same distance to get a good idea of the range and angle as well as the performance. Thanks for sharing. Love the videos.
Thanks for the comparison. Really enjoy your channel! The Sigma is one of the few products I've had enough faith in to preorder and it's a great lens. However, it seems like missed focus on the Sony for the clock shot (the background is much sharper 9:13). With the shots at 10:10 or so, the Sigma is darker so I think that exaggerates the difference. The Sony is blurrier and still wouldn't match the Sigma even if the exposures were the same, but it's hard to say how close they would be just from the video.
Wow, this comparison makes me wanna buy the lens, but I have just purchased rokinon 12mm f2.0. Which one do you think better in terms of sharpness and colour? Thanks
It's a good question. I think the colors will be close, the Sigma will probably be sharper. I am planning on doing a formal comparison in the future though.
In regards to the barrel distortion, I have noticed that Lightroom does automatically perform lens correction on pictures taken with my kit lens but it doesn't automatically do it with my sigma 30. That could be the reason it's that much different right off the bat.
Love your videos man! How does this compare to the Sony 35mm f1.8? I’m a classical musician looking to record music videos on my Sony a6300. So I want a lens primarily for video. Any other recommendations?
A little late to the party here, but you should have turned the in-camera lens adjustments off for the kit lens to make this comparison fair. The camera is actually even altering the raw files for the kit lens due to how bad it is, which includes corrections to distortions and vignetting. That's why you thought the Sigma had more barrel distortion at 8:05, when in fact it's simply a case of the Sigma lens not being corrected in-camera like the kit lens.
Considering that the Sigma 16 doesn't have in-built stabilization, would you recommend it over the kit lens for the A6000 with no sensor stabilization?
Sigma probably are the ultimate lens manufacturer for any camera, Extreme care is taken with their quality's....PERIOD....A Great Test and Thanks for your time making this video
Great video, but I agree the 20mm vs Sigma would a good comparison as well since they are both prime lenses. Quick question about Sigma vs Sony in general. Aren't the Sony's always better at focus speed and tracking since Sony lenses can take advantage of all/most of the Sony focus benefits where no-native cannot?
Yes - you are correct. Historically the older Sigma lenses were noticeably slower and less accurate at autofocus. This 16mm is the best autofocusing Sigma I've tried. Partly because it is wide (16mm is easier to focus than 60mm, for example), but also because the focusing system is vastly improved even over the Sigma 30mm F1.4.
Honestly I am so disappointed with the QC issues of the 10-18 F4 that I wont ever buy that lens again. Even when I had it, it was barely (if any) sharper than the 16-50mm kit lens.
Good comparison review. IMO most kit lens with most manufacturers on non pro cameras are bundled with the camera to get you started right out of the box. I always by body only and source a lens afterwards. Sigma C range is pretty damn good and the Art range are amazing for the price. I own a NEX5R and I do have a 16mm f2.8 pancake lens which does give a soft image over the kit lens 18-55 f3.5-f5.6. My kit lens is actually pretty good for sharpness, however a sigma C version is on my shopping list
It is sharper and probably better at low light, but I’d also suggest to make the comparison with the kit lens at 16mm f5.6 which suppose to be the sharpest aperture for Sony lens, any way to me it ain’t worth 450$ more sharper, I’ll probably go with the sigma 30mm since its more useable for portraits and general photography.
Would you recommend this lens for landscapes, astrophotography and interior photos? Even some portraits and videos over some Rokinon, samyang wide and focus lenses like a 12 or a bigger like a 85 on a sony a6000?
hi thank you for a good review. i want to buy a6000 do you recommend me to buy it with sigma 30mm 2.8 or it worth to pay 2.5 times more for Sony 35mm 1.8?
Do you miss the lack of oss in this lens. I am using sony a6400 with kit lens. Now I am planning to upgrade my lens to a nice prime lens. I generally do macro, low light, street, landscape photography. So which one I should go for sigma 16mm f1.4 , sigma 30mm f1.4 , sony 35mm f1.8 oss , sony 55 f1.8 oss. Please reply 🙏
Hi, I just broke my kit lens for Sony a5100. Which lens would you recommend for makeup photos and videos as I mainly use it to make makeup tutorials and to take client's photos. Thanks
Great video! That is what I wanted to see :) Finally we have got a wider lens that is both affordable, sharp and with af. 16-70 and 10-18 were both overpriced for what they were. Any chance you could take a closer look at Sony 85mm f1.8? I know it's a FF glass but it has very good reviews and it is affordable. Thanks and keep up the good work!
I was just thinking a few minutes ago that it would be cool to see this comparison for some perspective, then 'presto'. Excellent review and very helpful.
Christian Masvikeni The Sigma 30mm 2.8 was the first lens I bought and it's fantastic. I don't have a direct comparison but I can tell you what everyone online already has - it is one of the best bargains out there. Tack sharp, clear edges, good color and it's 2.8, where the kit lens is like 4.6 at 30mm. Some of my best shots have been with that lens.
Another wonderful review but I knew the sigma would win lol ! Tested out my 16mm sigma on the a6500 on recent trip and this is my new favorate lens. I don't regret selling my rokinon 12mm at all. This lens is great. Super Sharp. Also, just throwing out there for anyone....My A6500 and sigma 16mm worked flawlessly in -16 degree Fahrenheit weather and slight snow. Excellent Combo.
Great lens reviews you've been doing. Can you do a comparison with the Sony 20mm 2.8 vs the Sigma 16mm 1.4? Would love to see this. Been using my 20mm for light travel and wonder if the 16mm is really that much better than 20mm. Thanks in advance if you can compare.
I'm trying to figure out whether I should sell my 16mm f2.8 and 55-210 and get the 18-105 f4 or just sell the 16mm and get the sigma 16mm. What do you recommend? Thanks!
Great video! Quick question, I am trying to decide whether to buy the Sigma f1.4 or the Sony 35mm f1.8? I currently own the 50mm f1.8 and am looking for a wider lens to take with me to Japan for two months.
TechnologyMafia Thanks! I use the 50mm for portraits and I really like the focal length for that application. Both the 16mm and 35mm look like excellent lenses but your comment made my mind up and I’ve just arrived home with my 16mm - can’t wait to try it out! For landscapes do you still recommend the Samyang 12mm f2 or will the sigma perform better here?
Which lens you recommend for both photography and cinematography better (and more expansive) than the Sigma 16mm for my Sony a6400? I need to buy a wide lens. I can be a manual lens, but two people said Rokinon is not that good
I have Sony a6000 with 16-50 kit, 55-210 zoom, 18-105 and 30mm macro. I am thinking of buying a 35mm Sony and planning to sell a lens at the same time. So which lens should I keep and which should I sell? And if I should at all go for 35mm Sony? Please recommend.
Hi Arther, great review. Was wondering if you could help me ? Does the Sigma 16 mm 1.4 enable you to get in closer and focus on subject than the zoom kit lens ? ( have a shorter focal distance ). Thanks
Hi, i have the 30 mm 1.4 and the sony a6300. What do you think is the next upgrade for my kit? Sigma 16 mm or the sony 18-105? I do mostly videos all the time. I also have a zhiyun crane plus.
Great job mate! I love this lens, if I want to make a cinematic video the sigma 16mm f1.4 is my first choice! I have some cinematic videos in my channel taken with the combo Sony a6300 + Sigma 16mm f1.4 if you would like to have a look ;)
To be honest; the kit lens isn't bad considering the small size, the cheap cost of $100, the zoom range (16-50), and the fact that it's optically stabilized! It's definitely not even close to the sigma 16 when you zoom in and pixel peep, but just looking at them side by side before he zoomed in, they looked comparable! Good for social media type stuff for sure.
Wow! The sigma makes the 16-50 look like it came from a mobile phone camera. Now I see the worth in the price. Just got my a6400 2 days ago!🙌🏾😄
Just bought the Sigma 16mm, the Sony a6000 with kit lens and the Zhiyun Crane v2. They all arrived just in time for two commercials that I'm going to film, one for a dentist and the other one for a gym. Super stoked and oh my what a great camera the a6000 is!! Can't believe it was released back in 2014! Keep up the good work, looking forward for more videos from you!
That's awesome! How long have you been into pro video work?
I'm actually just starting out. I contacted a around eight places not too far from where I live and two of them really liked my offering, so they want me to shoot commercials for them. I hope that everything will go well and that this can become a fun and satisfying source of income for me, as I'm a student who happens to love videography.
I tested the Panasonic G85 and the AF was really poor on that camera. I use a gimbal and AF is key. You cannot hold the gimbal with one hand and focus with the other, becuase you will just tend up getting jittery footage. Manual focusing when you track something is also really hard to master, so good AF is a must. If you're shooting music videos, your subject will probably move or you will move to get exciting footage so AF really helps. Because of that, all Panasonic cameras are not interesting for me. Their IBIS is really good but they don't cooperate with the gimbal, so it's no help for me personally. Sony IBIS is really great, becuase it makes the gimbal footage even smoother. Left for me became Canon, Fujifilm and Sony, because it's those three brands that have good AF, but Sony and Canon has the edge over Fujifilm. Now I realised that Fujifilm lenses are really expensive, and their cameras have rubbish auto ISO becuase the camera changes ISO in steps, making the changes very apparent in the final footage. That made me exclude Fuji cameras from my wishlist. Why I went with Sony over Canon is because of two reasons: Sony is much more innovative and they have implemented IBIS and excellent 4K in their recent cameras. Now I know that I don't have to worry over the future of Sony cameras, because they continue innovating. The second reason is the excellent Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens. You cannot find this lens for Canon unless you spend some serious money. This is the perfect lens for video because it's wide, has great AF and it suits even low-light conditions. It also gives very nice bokeh, making the footage seem much more pro. Low-light is important because I never know if the location I'm going to shoot in will be well lit. If I'm creating a commercial for a cafeteria, they might have very poor lighting. With the Sigma 16mm, I don't have to worry about that. Because Sony is innovative, I don't need to worry about investing in E-mount lenses.
Why I chose the A6000 is because I don't colourgrade professionally yet, so SLOG that is available in the A6300 and 6500 doesen't matter. The neutral colour profile is good enough for beginners. Secondly, I don't need 4K yet and I'm quiet shure that the businesses that I'm shooting for won't ask for it. Therefore no need to pay more for 4K. Also, I like using 60fps when on a gimbal. The A6300/6500 doesn't have 4K 60fps. I fould use full hd anyways and the A6000 has better full hd image than it's more expensive brothers. All in all, I saved money with the Sony a6000 and I got a great camera with exceptional AF. The money that I would spend on A6300/6500 can be spent on lenses which are far more important IMO. I would wait if I were you to see what camera Sony will release now in January. It may be the a7000 with improved IBIS and 4K 60. Because you don't want to use a gimbal, IBIS is nice to have. Or get the a6500 now if you need it now.
Sigma 16mm Has it been equipped with OSS?
hey..how does you combo work together? The sigma is kind of heavy. I have a Zhiyun Crane v2 and I'm thinking of getting a a6000 for gimbal shots but for low light I think the Sigma 16mm f1.4 would be great even without stabilization...any issues balancing them the a6000 with the sigma on the Zhiyun crane? did you get good video? I'd love to see your work. thanks
Erick
Great comparison! Everybody will guess the outcome, but I like how you show how much better the Sigma is. I'd love to be able to buy it over the next few months!
I'm so glad you compared the Sigma to the kit lens. I always wonder how much better a product is and what you get for your money. This video shows the night/day difference and clearly the lens is worth the price. Thank you so much.. love this type of comparison!
great review as always man. your review is really helpful for me to decide which lens i bought for my a6500. finally end up with SEL 35MMF18 and its a great lens for sure. so about sigma 16mm i wonder if you can tell me about its autofocus in video mode compared to sony 35mm lens?thanks in advanced.
This was exactly the review I was looking for. I used this lens for ages and it kind of became the defacto standard for the A6500 for me. Looking to see how much better this lens will be for me, and tell me if it’s a huge difference or if full-frame is still a must-have.
would have been interesting to compare low light handheld f1.4 vs f3.5 on the kit lens as the sigma does not have OIS that usually give you a 3 stop advantage.
For $100 with the kit it’s a good starter lens. I would use it when needing to quickly go between 16-50, and when recording video on the 6400 you get OSS and a smooth power zoom.
Sincerely I was expecting more difference. The 16-50 is a very solid kit lens! Tiny, OSS. Pretty decent.
I have bought the sigma and I think the same. I don't see a noticiable better result from the sigma resptec the 16-50. I'm a bit dissapointed.
@@danielurenabenitez2777 same not value for money
1.4 low light much better, sharper.
Huge image quality difference. And Sigma is nearly 3 stops faster/brighter.
Ppl who say kit is better than sigma probably shoot in A
proper comparison. finally. Not many youtubers understand the basics and technical knowledge how to properly test , compare and review gear. Arthur. great job comparing these two.
Wow, what a big difference. Thanks so much for doing this. Can't wait to get mine.
Thanks for this post (as well as the other content on your channel). I've learned a lot from the work that you've done and appreciate it greatly.
There's much to like about the kit lens - value, portability, versatility, and the fact that it came bundled with the camera - these are especially beneficial for novices like myself. The advantages of the Sigma 16mm appear quite undeniable though. But for those who do not wish to carry multiple lenses (nor want to/or can't spend the money on these), there's much that can be appreciated for the Sony 16-50mm lens so its shortcomings can be "forgiven".
To that extent - what are your thoughts on using Clear Image Zoom on the Sony A6400? I think this is one way of giving the Sigma 16mm 1.4 prime lens zoom capability but I'm not sure if this affects image quality of photos/videos significantly. If the Clear Image Zoom effect is somewhat negligible then this can make prime lenses suitable for all-around use.
Thanks once again.
Please! Compare the sigma 16mm 1.4 vs Sony 35mm 1.8. I would like to see the difference between sharpness. I like you comparisons, specially with the total different lens!
In real world use the lack of OSS on the Sigma becomes a challenge in low light conditions where high depth of field is needed. In cases where a tripod can be used not so much of an issue. As a non-pixel-peeper I see only minor differences in ordinary use with advantage to Sigma but significant size, weight and cost tradeoff is required. The Sigma eliminates coat pocket carry option.
I like your new haircut. Happy new year! Love your channel!
Hahaha thank you! My wife did it! She has many talents.
I was gonna say hes not gay... 🤣
Please please compare the Sigma 16mm 1.4 to Sony 35mm f1.8! :)
Only if your comment gets 5 likes.... ;)
He's got 8 now :)
Compare with 35mm please? Videos and portrait shots
People why 16 to 30 ?? It's different lengths and focal
Because they are the best lens for Alpha
Okay you did all the work for me. I just put the Sigma 16mm 1.4 on my wish list today (birthday coming up). Of course the 16-50 will still find it's way onto my a6500 simply because of the focal range and how small it is. But when I want sharp images I'll know which lens to mount. Thanks and good job.
One thing that would be great is if you had your wife in a corner of the frame in addition to the center. Focusing on her then would show how sharp the lens is in the corner.
Es ist echt erstaunlich wie viel besser das Sigma im Bergwelt zum Kit ist. Tolle Video!
Great comparison, I already have the Sigma 56mm, time to add the Sigma 16mm to my collection.
Zoomed out you can't tell any difference. On instagram or facebook you can't zoom in to see the details, the images uploaded are 2mb. The kit lens is just a beast when it comes to versatility. I have the Sigma 30mm F1.4 which is twice as sharper, but it just stays on my shelf brand new.
Vice versa for me, I never take the Sigma off, the kit lens collects dust. Only use it on vacation for wide angle shots. The Sigma is hell of a lens
For video, I'd recommend the Sigma primarily for a6500 users with an external mic.
The lack of OSS combined with the noise of the autofocus are real bummers for everyone else.
Fire Escape Griller what if it's being used on a gimbal (Sony a6k)?
hmm...I wanted to get a a6000 to use it on my Zhiyun Crane v2 and for outdoors I would use the kit lens-great versatile lens I think but for low light I was thinking I could use the Sigma 16mm f1.4 but I'm afraid that paired with the a6000 the footage may be too shaky even if on a gimbal...and I can't afford the a6500...what other options are out there for low light then? besides, 16mm is not really wide....
It would have been nice if you put this time and effort comparing the 16 1.4 with other comparable lenses. Maybe with sigma 18 35 or Sony 18 105 or Sony 35 1.8 oss We all trying to get rid of the kit lens. Love your videos
If you weren't new to the channel you would see he does hella comparisons
Yards Freshest I got my a6000 and 6300 because of him.
The Samyang 16mm f2.0 !!! That’s a very interesting one
Hey dude, thanks for the great video! I bought the a6000 with the Sony 16-50mm a year ago and now I want to buy my first prime lens. The Sony 35mm F1.8 was my first choice till the Sigma 16mm came out and now I'm not sure which one to get. Two more important facts: 1. I'll be traveling to Indonesia this fall and I think 70% of the time I'll be taking landscape pictures, but I would also like to take some good portraits; 2. Right now the Sigma 16mm costs about 450 € here in Germany and the Sony 35mm about 350 €. I know both lenses are quite different and hard to compare but maybe you could tell me your opinion on the matter?
Nikolay Dimitrov I’d go with the 16mm bc you can more wide shots and close ups. Or if you’re on a budget the Sony 18-105 is an awesome lens and great for an all in one combo!
@@JustinRomeyn is the 18-105 sharp also? I'm torn between the sigma16 and 18-105 :(
Chie Parras what do you shoot mostly??
Hey TechnologyMafia, if you have to choose between the Sigma 16mm F1.4 and Sony 35mm F1.8, which one will you keep?
i'll give you a hint, begins with an S.
8:10... It's not all barrel distortion. The Sigma is longer, so it's slightly closer to the subject. Barrel distortion is still noticeable on this lens though.
Very valid point - I didn't even think about that.
But for scenes far away, the 16-50 also looks a bit wider. It is wider than the 16-70 anyway...
Nice review. Waiting for my Sigma 16mm to arrive. Aside from focal length, I’d love to know your thoughts on the image quality compared to the Sigma 30mm. It sounds like autofocus is better. Is the bokeh softer on the 16mm and is it sharper ... or about the same?
I would love to see the comparison between Sigma 16mm 1.4 vs Sigma 30mm 1.4
Love your channel, always giving us the right purchase suggestions by answering the most pertinent questions!
Hi, can you compare Sony 10-18mm and Sigma 16mm, both on 16mm? Thanks a lot.
Just ordered this lens. Love your reviews! I never comment but I have to thank you for all the work you do. I appreciate it greatly!!! You help my UA-cam videos a lot :D
You should do a video comparing the Sony 10-18mm vs the sigma 16mm 1.4
Can you compare this sigma 16F1.4 with the Rokinon 12F2... Especially with some astrophotography? Thanks
i own both, they are both excellent and very sharp but the sigma is superior. It is has less vignetting and far less chromatic aberration. It also produces colors that are more vibrant. I prefer the rokinon for astrophotography though. Much easier to focus to infinity and the wide field of view is nice.
There is a comprehensive comparison with the Rokinon (Samyang) for astro at ua-cam.com/video/u_GgOd-UnNs/v-deo.html
Please feel free to check out my playlist for Samyang 12mm f2.0, there are tons of unedited videos there.
Lloyd do you know how it is vs Samyang 16mm f2.0?
Honestly that's probably the biggest difference comparison of lenses you've ever did! I'm guessing that in comments somebody'll ask for Sigma 16 vs Sony 16 comparison... but with no doubt it will be CRUSHED. Do you still have 10-18 F4? This comparison would be useful for some people.
Awesome video once again!
Thanks
The sigma 16mm is a really great Lens! Love the look of the sharpening and the contrasts! Wonderful results! Thanks for the comparison!
I love the pictures I get from my Sigma 16mm. The colors, the detail, it's amazing. It's wider than I prefer for a "walking around" lens.
The problem is if you stop down a lens more than it's widest aperture it does perform better. Here I see you capture the sigma from not 1.4 but 3.5 which means 2 stops stopped down. And for the kit lens f3.5 is it's weakest aperture. I am not saying the kit lens is better than the sigma here but stopped down to smaller aperture it can come closer
Went out and bought the Sigma 16mm 1.4 after watching the review - turned out to be one of last remaining copies at B&H until a new shipment. It makes a great night indoor event (parties and dances) lens with my A6000 mainly because despite its size it can mean not having to bring a speedlight.
That said, the obvious suggested next ".vs" videos for the Sigma 16mm 1.4 would be
- vs. the Sony 35mm F 1.8 (size & image quality)
- vs. the Sony 20mm F 2.8 (size & ability to add the fish eye)
- vs. the Sony 16mm F2.8 ( size and price )
Nice comparison. Gonna pick up the Sigma in a few weeks, specifically for the low light. As an aside, I noticed those photos were taken in my home town.
You and TGFbro are the only youtubers that i genuinely like. (clicking the like button) Plus enjoying your content.
Thank you! Means a lot.
" In the World of photography sharpness is important". Nice quote. In the meanwhile some time in the past a man named Ansel Adams said " There is nothing worse than a Sharp image of a fuzzy idea 😊"
Hi I'm buying the A6400 with kitlens 16-50 and sony 18-105 f4. i want to buy one more lens but I'm confused whether i should go with the sigma16mm f1.4 or the sigma 30mm f1.4.
My use is travel vlogging so what should i choose. Please let me know.
Thank you
I need to pick your brain on someting: Do you think on a rocking boat would the Sigma 16mm on a Sony a6400 create to much rolling shutter or shake if recording in 4k while on a RAM mount monopod?
Super clear - but would have liked to see corner comparison at f8 where the kit lens is reportedly at its best.
What's the best budget prime alternative for a fast 16mm? I'd like to buy one and this Sigma is great, but it is quite out of my budget...
Congrats for your channel, Sony owners appreciate!
Would love to see a comparison between the Sigma 16mm and Sony 35 f1.8 with shots of the same subject from the same distance to get a good idea of the range and angle as well as the performance. Thanks for sharing. Love the videos.
Thanks for this comparison, now this lens will be higher on my wish list! And just subbed!
Thanks for the comparison. Really enjoy your channel! The Sigma is one of the few products I've had enough faith in to preorder and it's a great lens. However, it seems like missed focus on the Sony for the clock shot (the background is much sharper 9:13). With the shots at 10:10 or so, the Sigma is darker so I think that exaggerates the difference. The Sony is blurrier and still wouldn't match the Sigma even if the exposures were the same, but it's hard to say how close they would be just from the video.
Wow, this comparison makes me wanna buy the lens, but I have just purchased rokinon 12mm f2.0. Which one do you think better in terms of sharpness and colour? Thanks
It's a good question. I think the colors will be close, the Sigma will probably be sharper. I am planning on doing a formal comparison in the future though.
TechnologyMafia Wahh it would be great! Thanks.
TechnologyMafia the most comparable lens to sigma 16mm should be the Samyang 16mm f2.0
Whats the better lens for music videos, the sigma 16 or 30?
In regards to the barrel distortion, I have noticed that Lightroom does automatically perform lens correction on pictures taken with my kit lens but it doesn't automatically do it with my sigma 30. That could be the reason it's that much different right off the bat.
Love your videos man! How does this compare to the Sony 35mm f1.8? I’m a classical musician looking to record music videos on my Sony a6300. So I want a lens primarily for video. Any other recommendations?
A little late to the party here, but you should have turned the in-camera lens adjustments off for the kit lens to make this comparison fair.
The camera is actually even altering the raw files for the kit lens due to how bad it is, which includes corrections to distortions and vignetting. That's why you thought the Sigma had more barrel distortion at 8:05, when in fact it's simply a case of the Sigma lens not being corrected in-camera like the kit lens.
Another great video! Could you compare the kit lens to Sony a mount 16-50 f2.8? It seems like one of the best kit lens replacements
There is a comparison with the A-mount 16-50 F2.8 at ua-cam.com/video/jiRk5PlN6DE/v-deo.html
Considering that the Sigma 16 doesn't have in-built stabilization, would you recommend it over the kit lens for the A6000 with no sensor stabilization?
Sigma probably are the ultimate lens manufacturer for any camera, Extreme care is taken with their quality's....PERIOD....A Great Test and Thanks for your time making this video
Great video, but I agree the 20mm vs Sigma would a good comparison as well since they are both prime lenses.
Quick question about Sigma vs Sony in general. Aren't the Sony's always better at focus speed and tracking since Sony lenses can take advantage of all/most of the Sony focus benefits where no-native cannot?
Yes - you are correct. Historically the older Sigma lenses were noticeably slower and less accurate at autofocus. This 16mm is the best autofocusing Sigma I've tried. Partly because it is wide (16mm is easier to focus than 60mm, for example), but also because the focusing system is vastly improved even over the Sigma 30mm F1.4.
Sigma 16 Vs 10-18 F4 would be a great comparison!
Honestly I am so disappointed with the QC issues of the 10-18 F4 that I wont ever buy that lens again. Even when I had it, it was barely (if any) sharper than the 16-50mm kit lens.
TechnologyMafia I agree! From the past watching your videos it’s not worth the risk...will just go with the sigma!
how about sigma 16mm vs rokinon/samyang 12mm?? Been waiting for someone to do a comparison on these
Comparison with Sony 10-18 at ua-cam.com/video/jiRk5PlN6DE/v-deo.html and Rokinon 12 at ua-cam.com/video/u_GgOd-UnNs/v-deo.html
Advantage? the f1.4.
straightforward, great comparison! thanks for the video!
Thanks for the comparison. Should I keep the sony 35 1.8 OSS and go with this lens? I already have the kit lens.
Do you use any ND variable filter for your Sigma 16mm 1.4? Any recommendation?
Hey Technology Mafia, love your videos. Which city do you live in? The photos & Videos you shoot in here are gorgeous.
Anmol Sharma Austin, TX!
Hi, great video. Maybe not a fair comparison, but how does this lens compare to the more budget friendly Sigma 19mm f/2.8?
The Sigma 16 BLOWS IT AWAY.
Good comparison review.
IMO most kit lens with most manufacturers on non pro cameras are bundled with the camera to get you started right out of the box.
I always by body only and source a lens afterwards. Sigma C range is pretty damn good and the Art range are amazing for the price.
I own a NEX5R and I do have a 16mm f2.8 pancake lens which does give a soft image over the kit lens 18-55 f3.5-f5.6. My kit lens is actually pretty good for sharpness, however a sigma C version is on my shopping list
It is sharper and probably better at low light, but I’d also suggest to make the comparison with the kit lens at 16mm f5.6 which suppose to be the sharpest aperture for Sony lens, any way to me it ain’t worth 450$ more sharper, I’ll probably go with the sigma 30mm since its more useable for portraits and general photography.
I just got this lens because of you thank you! This lens is BEAST!!!
Would you recommend this lens for landscapes, astrophotography and interior photos? Even some portraits and videos over some Rokinon, samyang wide and focus lenses like a 12 or a bigger like a 85 on a sony a6000?
great vid and comparison ! awesome thank you
hi thank you for a good review. i want to buy a6000 do you recommend me to buy it with sigma 30mm 2.8 or it worth to pay 2.5 times more for Sony 35mm 1.8?
kamil2is i'd say go for 35mm 1.8. great little lens!
Do you miss the lack of oss in this lens. I am using sony a6400 with kit lens. Now I am planning to upgrade my lens to a nice prime lens. I generally do macro, low light, street, landscape photography. So which one I should go for sigma 16mm f1.4 , sigma 30mm f1.4 , sony 35mm f1.8 oss , sony 55 f1.8 oss.
Please reply 🙏
Hi
Which lens do you think is better? sony E 18-135mm or sigma 16mm
my camera sony a6400
not only is it sharper and has less CA but it has a much better contrast
Can you do a comparison between the Sigma 16mm f1.4 and Rokinon 12mm f.2?
Hi, 2 lens is same wide angle at 16 mm?
Hi, I just broke my kit lens for Sony a5100. Which lens would you recommend for makeup photos and videos as I mainly use it to make makeup tutorials and to take client's photos. Thanks
roobia din sigma 30mm f1.4 ... the 16mm is too wide and would distort face/profile shots
Great video! That is what I wanted to see :)
Finally we have got a wider lens that is both affordable, sharp and with af.
16-70 and 10-18 were both overpriced for what they were.
Any chance you could take a closer look at Sony 85mm f1.8?
I know it's a FF glass but it has very good reviews and it is affordable.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Hi Arthur do you have sony Nex 5, i want to buy sigma 16mm f1.4 and i don't know if it compatible with my old nex 5,
I was just thinking a few minutes ago that it would be cool to see this comparison for some perspective, then 'presto'. Excellent review and very helpful.
Can you do a comparison between the Sony 16-50mm Kit Lens and the Sigma 30mm F1.4?
Christian Masvikeni The Sigma 30mm 2.8 was the first lens I bought and it's fantastic. I don't have a direct comparison but I can tell you what everyone online already has - it is one of the best bargains out there. Tack sharp, clear edges, good color and it's 2.8, where the kit lens is like 4.6 at 30mm. Some of my best shots have been with that lens.
But comparaison, between the 16-50mm at 19mm f2.8 vs Sigma 19mm f2.8!! Hmmm?
alright thank you very much for the information.
why? no more kit lens reviews ,its a lens u can trash or beat up, dont ever shoot pro or portraits with it . thats a review .
Nice videos! Can you compare the Sigma with the Samyang 16mm f2.0 it is a very good one for me and I didn’t find a single one.
Cheers...thanks and happy new year.
Another wonderful review but I knew the sigma would win lol ! Tested out my 16mm sigma on the a6500 on recent trip and this is my new favorate lens. I don't regret selling my rokinon 12mm at all. This lens is great. Super Sharp. Also, just throwing out there for anyone....My A6500 and sigma 16mm worked flawlessly in -16 degree Fahrenheit weather and slight snow. Excellent Combo.
Great lens reviews you've been doing. Can you do a comparison with the Sony 20mm 2.8 vs the Sigma 16mm 1.4? Would love to see this. Been using my 20mm for light travel and wonder if the 16mm is really that much better than 20mm. Thanks in advance if you can compare.
Nice video glad you compared it with the kit lense
I got the Sigma one week ago as my first prime and it is indeed so sharp. I love it!
Have you compared sigma 30mm with sigma 16mm? I think it will be great.
MrNehlam great idea!
Love your channel !
I'm trying to figure out whether I should sell my 16mm f2.8 and 55-210 and get the 18-105 f4 or just sell the 16mm and get the sigma 16mm. What do you recommend? Thanks!
Great video! Quick question, I am trying to decide whether to buy the Sigma f1.4 or the Sony 35mm f1.8? I currently own the 50mm f1.8 and am looking for a wider lens to take with me to Japan for two months.
If you are keeping the 50mm, I would say get the Sigma 16mm. It is a VERY usable length on the A6000.
TechnologyMafia Thanks! I use the 50mm for portraits and I really like the focal length for that application. Both the 16mm and 35mm look like excellent lenses but your comment made my mind up and I’ve just arrived home with my 16mm - can’t wait to try it out! For landscapes do you still recommend the Samyang 12mm f2 or will the sigma perform better here?
Which lens you recommend for both photography and cinematography better (and more expansive) than the Sigma 16mm for my Sony a6400? I need to buy a wide lens. I can be a manual lens, but two people said Rokinon is not that good
I have Sony a6000 with 16-50 kit, 55-210 zoom, 18-105 and 30mm macro. I am thinking of buying a 35mm Sony and planning to sell a lens at the same time. So which lens should I keep and which should I sell? And if I should at all go for 35mm Sony? Please recommend.
Hi Arther, great review.
Was wondering if you could help me ?
Does the Sigma 16 mm 1.4 enable you to get in closer and focus on subject than the zoom kit lens ? ( have a shorter focal distance ). Thanks
This is probably my first Sigma lens I'd buy this year.
Is the kit lens really bad, or is that Sigma just amazing?
Hi, i have the 30 mm 1.4 and the sony a6300.
What do you think is the next upgrade for my kit? Sigma 16 mm or the sony 18-105? I do mostly videos all the time.
I also have a zhiyun crane plus.
Nice comparison thanks!
love your vids !!!
Happy new year!
Great job mate!
I love this lens, if I want to make a cinematic video the sigma 16mm f1.4 is my first choice!
I have some cinematic videos in my channel taken with the combo Sony a6300 + Sigma 16mm f1.4 if you would like to have a look ;)