Love this video man. Thanks for the time and effort you must have put in to create it. I currently have an a6400 with the Sigma 16mm 1.4 and was about to purchase the 56mm 1.4. However, looking at the versatility of having a zoom when running and gunning, OSS and a continuous F4 when zooming in and out, I think this wins. I just have to save a little more, but it will be worth it I think. Thanks again Bro. I am already one of your subscribers. Peter.
Thanks for watching! Glad you found the video helpful. Yeah the 18-105 is a great lens. I haven't gotten a chance to use the Tamron 17-70 2.8 yet. But that would be another option to check out as well.
Have to agree with you on this lens. I like mine so much I bought it a body ... I use this lens on nearly every video i shoot. The focal length range covers all my normal needs, have a couple of primes to cover the rest of my needs.Good show!
Nice video my friend! This lens is my go to for almost everything I shoot. It’s permanently mounted on my a6000. Take a moment and just look at the specs: internal focusing and zooming, OSS, full metal construction, fully silent motor, aspherical design, approximately x6 zoom range and native APSC with G(old) badge. And then the price: I bought it last year for 519€, brand new! Make no mistake, I used a lot of camera gear in the past (mostly Canon FF and L series lenses) but I think Sony rules in mirrorless market and the primary reason is their lenses. The 18-105 f4 along with its ZEISS badged sibling, the 16-70 f4 are the perfect examples of value for money. Fujifilm doesn’t have zoom lenses like those both in terms of quality and prices. The only serious drawback I can find in the 18-105 f4 is its bad image quality at infinity focus. It’s just bad! And the strange thing is the fact that when you focus from MFD to 25 meters the sharpness is outstanding (it even matches my Zeiss primes in many cases). So for me is a great lens for portrait, street or any close up scenario but for landscape you must be aware of the focus point if you want the best quality. My fix for this is to use a tripod and change to MF. Then use the on screen distance scale and focus somewhere nearer than 25m, setting an aperture to f/8 or narrower.
Thanks for watching. That’s a tough decision. Coming from those two lenses you may have some concerns with the f4 aperture. But it would depend on what you’re shooting. If you’re not doing too much low light situations, you may like the flexibility of having that much range in one setup. If you’re in a face scenario it can be really beneficial. And you can get some nice compression with the tighter focal lengths.
Purchased this lens to use on my A6500 with the Weebill Lab. Your amazing videos using the lens and gimbal combo inspired me! Can you share your settings for this combo? Is the gimbal motor setting on high? What about the finer motor settings (axis, pan, etc.)? Any other tips on using the 18-105 with the Lab? Thanks!
Hey, glad you like the videos!! I really don't have to adjust anything on the Weebill with this combo. It just kinda works. Especially since the zoom is internal, it doesn't throw off the gimbal. So yeah just balance it and start shooting.
Thanks, man. This was very helpful. I'm switching to an a6600 from Canon and I'm trying to figure out what glass to buy. I think I'll start with this lens and the Sigma 16/1.4 and build from there. SUBSCRIBED!
get an a6400 and use that money on the lens. they're are practical same sensor and processor. same camera. And you're paying $400-500 + tax less. Use that money for a better len or a set of sigma lens.
great video... pls can u kindly tell me how good is the low light performance of this lens? .. I will do night street photography ... and how is the sharpness in broad daylight for landscapes ?'... would be happy if you reply 💙
My focus is mainly on video. But you can see how it performs in a dark bar in this other video here: ua-cam.com/video/57C8T2D66q8/v-deo.html when I was comparing it to the RX100. For street photography you may be able to get away with it by pumping up the ISO. However, dependinig on how well lit your city is, you may want to opt for something faster like the Sigma leenses, or even the Sony 16-55 2.8.
Hey thanks for watching. Yes that's on the a6400. You can see more of that here: ua-cam.com/video/57C8T2D66q8/v-deo.html in a comparison I did of the a6400 to the RX100. And here's one more clip here from another video as well: ua-cam.com/video/Izvme9sm4IY/v-deo.html But long story short is the OSS definitely makes the vlog footage usable on the a6400.
@@CreativeTechLab absolute legend bro, you even gave the timestamps! Yeah that footage is totally usable! And I don't see the 18mm being all that tighter than the 16mm. Yeah, you might need the extra extension like a joby 3k but still great! I can't get over how nice and smooth the look of your videos are. So nice!
Great video, thank you!! BTW what’s the price when you bought it?? I remembered it was about $550, but now it’s 650 US dollars on Sony website.... that’s kinda annoying
Yes, definitely! The only issue you may run into is the low light performance indoors at a wedding/social event. However, you can still pump the ISO on the 6400 fairly high and still get a usuable image.
@@CreativeTechLab Thanks, maybe one more question..what is real battery life on sony a6400 when shooting video at 1080p and 4k? i watched a lot of videos but the is no clear conclusion after watching them
Definitely. The 105 is equivalent to about 158 on the long end and you can get even more than that with clear image zoom. And the f4 aperture is good enough outdoors. Coupled with the blazing fast autofucs on the new a6000 line of cameras, it would be an awesome choice.
Not sure why that would be. But the camera should tell you what setting is preventing it from working. Like if you were shooting RAW photos it will tell you that the feature doesn't support that setting.
Thanks for watching. TBH I take far more video than stills, I typically shoot wide open. However in my small amount of tests and what I've seen from othe creators, things start to look good around F7. But I guess that's all subjective. I do use a VND. On this lens I have a Gobe. But I also really like Hoya.
I’m literally filming a video about this now. But yes. If the you’re going to be vlogging the 16mm will be your lens. It’s the most versatile of the 3. And if video is what you’ll mainly be shooting, clear image zoom will give exactly what you need.
Creative Tech Lab so a good choice!? 16mm for vlogging/clear image zoom for low light & the 18-105 f4 for a versatile zoom lens?? My Dude Bless you! Gracias!!
Thanks for watching. Yes I would! With the crop it gives you almost a 135mm look. The compression is really awesome and the bokeh is amazing. Really great for events. The only drawback is at the focal length, the lack of IBIS is really apparent. However it's not that big of a drawback.
That's a tough question. I think it would depend on the situation to be honest. If the environment and shoot were more predictable and I was able to move around to get my angles, I'd take the Sigma every time. For events, travel, and more fast moving shoots, then I'd say this lens
@@CreativeTechLab but when you have a a6300 like me??.. XD and visit abandoned places like abandoned amusement parks and are always like in a run and gun mode.. or want to make it stabilized
Hey yes a sweet lens .. never tried it myself.. & as my a6400 is my b-camera your right there are better options for me . 16mm Sigma is my go to lens right now. just a pointer & I don't know how you do it Leo but I know it can be done..affiliate links with Amazon .. can we get some for us in UK ? Amazon.co.uk.. I noticed its a lot cheaper in UK than USA too..
Hey Gilbert. Thanks for pointing that out. I thought I had the amazon onelink going that should automatically take you to right geographic area. I'll get that fixed. And yes the Sigma 16mm is dreamy! Do you ever use it on full frame in crop mode?
@@CreativeTechLab ? I mean it's worse to buy it before this lens but its pretty good .... limited capabilities but good. Also many youtubers love it just because of the high aperture and the nice effect they get while vlogging xd Landscape/astro etc.
Great points with this lens. Can’t beat the versatility. I actually have one coming in the mail right now. Can’t wait!
Yeah it's an amazing all around lens.
Love this video man. Thanks for the time and effort you must have put in to create it. I currently have an a6400 with the Sigma 16mm 1.4 and was about to purchase the 56mm 1.4. However, looking at the versatility of having a zoom when running and gunning, OSS and a continuous F4 when zooming in and out, I think this wins. I just have to save a little more, but it will be worth it I think. Thanks again Bro. I am already one of your subscribers. Peter.
Thanks for watching! Glad you found the video helpful. Yeah the 18-105 is a great lens. I haven't gotten a chance to use the Tamron 17-70 2.8 yet. But that would be another option to check out as well.
Have to agree with you on this lens. I like mine so much I bought it a body ... I use this lens on nearly every video i shoot. The focal length range covers all my normal needs, have a couple of primes to cover the rest of my needs.Good show!
Yes, still an amazing and versitile lens! Thanks for watching!
Hey man, I just ordered this lens, thank you for this review. It will be delivered tomorrow. You deserve more likes and sub man.
Much appreciated!
Nice video my friend! This lens is my go to for almost everything I shoot. It’s permanently mounted on my a6000. Take a moment and just look at the specs: internal focusing and zooming, OSS, full metal construction, fully silent motor, aspherical design, approximately x6 zoom range and native APSC with G(old) badge. And then the price: I bought it last year for 519€, brand new!
Make no mistake, I used a lot of camera gear in the past (mostly Canon FF and L series lenses) but I think Sony rules in mirrorless market and the primary reason is their lenses. The 18-105 f4 along with its ZEISS badged sibling, the 16-70 f4 are the perfect examples of value for money. Fujifilm doesn’t have zoom lenses like those both in terms of quality and prices.
The only serious drawback I can find in the 18-105 f4 is its bad image quality at infinity focus. It’s just bad! And the strange thing is the fact that when you focus from MFD to 25 meters the sharpness is outstanding (it even matches my Zeiss primes in many cases). So for me is a great lens for portrait, street or any close up scenario but for landscape you must be aware of the focus point if you want the best quality. My fix for this is to use a tripod and change to MF. Then use the on screen distance scale and focus somewhere nearer than 25m, setting an aperture to f/8 or narrower.
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Yes you are right! Best lens in versatility! For its price! def. First purchase before you buy any Sigma or new prime.
Thanks for watching. Zooms definitely give you more flexibilty over primes for sure.
Cool shots of buckhead! Love it!
Thanks
Very helpful in making my decision!
Awesome. Glad you found it helpful
Also because its a power zoom you can control the zoom with a wired or wireless remote as well.
Yeah that's super helpful
Love the review! Would you recommend getting this lens for photography if you already own the Sigma 16mm and 56mm?
Thanks for watching. That’s a tough decision. Coming from those two lenses you may have some concerns with the f4 aperture. But it would depend on what you’re shooting.
If you’re not doing too much low light situations, you may like the flexibility of having that much range in one setup. If you’re in a face scenario it can be really beneficial. And you can get some nice compression with the tighter focal lengths.
Purchased this lens to use on my A6500 with the Weebill Lab. Your amazing videos using the lens and gimbal combo inspired me! Can you share your settings for this combo? Is the gimbal motor setting on high? What about the finer motor settings (axis, pan, etc.)? Any other tips on using the 18-105 with the Lab? Thanks!
Hey, glad you like the videos!! I really don't have to adjust anything on the Weebill with this combo. It just kinda works. Especially since the zoom is internal, it doesn't throw off the gimbal. So yeah just balance it and start shooting.
Thanks, man. This was very helpful. I'm switching to an a6600 from Canon and I'm trying to figure out what glass to buy. I think I'll start with this lens and the Sigma 16/1.4 and build from there. SUBSCRIBED!
Sigma 16mm is my favorite APSC lens. You won't regret it. You can also see my APSC lens lineup here: ua-cam.com/video/A-lXe9l8Ye0/v-deo.html
get an a6400 and use that money on the lens. they're are practical same sensor and processor. same camera. And you're paying $400-500 + tax less. Use that money for a better len or a set of sigma lens.
great video...
pls can u kindly tell me how good is the low light performance of this lens? .. I will do night street photography ...
and how is the sharpness in broad daylight for landscapes ?'...
would be happy if you reply 💙
My focus is mainly on video. But you can see how it performs in a dark bar in this other video here: ua-cam.com/video/57C8T2D66q8/v-deo.html when I was comparing it to the RX100.
For street photography you may be able to get away with it by pumping up the ISO. However, dependinig on how well lit your city is, you may want to opt for something faster like the Sigma leenses, or even the Sony 16-55 2.8.
@@CreativeTechLab thank you 💙
Hey man, 3:08 - are you shooting on the a6400 here? Cause if so, the jerkiness isn't too bad!
Hey thanks for watching. Yes that's on the a6400. You can see more of that here: ua-cam.com/video/57C8T2D66q8/v-deo.html in a comparison I did of the a6400 to the RX100. And here's one more clip here from another video as well: ua-cam.com/video/Izvme9sm4IY/v-deo.html
But long story short is the OSS definitely makes the vlog footage usable on the a6400.
@@CreativeTechLab absolute legend bro, you even gave the timestamps! Yeah that footage is totally usable! And I don't see the 18mm being all that tighter than the 16mm. Yeah, you might need the extra extension like a joby 3k but still great!
I can't get over how nice and smooth the look of your videos are. So nice!
Awesome video
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Great video, thank you!! BTW what’s the price when you bought it?? I remembered it was about $550, but now it’s 650 US dollars on Sony website.... that’s kinda annoying
Thanks for watching. It was $648 when I got it. You may have seen a sale. Or I know some things have been affected by China tariffs.
Creative Tech Lab got it, thx Leo
Would you recommend the sigma 16mm or the sony 18-105 image quality for a6000?
Hey thanks for watching. Both are great, but for different applications. What are you primarily shooting?
Primarily car photos but some street photos , products and some nice portraits.
Do you think that Sony a6400+ this lens is good combo for travelling and occasional small weddings and social events video and photography ? Thanks
Yes, definitely! The only issue you may run into is the low light performance indoors at a wedding/social event. However, you can still pump the ISO on the 6400 fairly high and still get a usuable image.
@@CreativeTechLab Thanks a lot, iam going for this...!
@@CreativeTechLab Thanks, maybe one more question..what is real battery life on sony a6400 when shooting video at 1080p and 4k? i watched a lot of videos but the is no clear conclusion after watching them
Please test this lens with the a6700 and give us a breakdown please 🙏
I would love to. Tell Sony or BH to send me the a6700 😜
When i had my a6300 i had this lens and loved it
Thanks for watching. It’s awesome. What camera do you have now?
Creative Tech Lab I now use the Gh5 and G9 cameras from Panasonic
@@CreativeTechLab the a6300 is literally the same as the a6400 and yes this lens is amazing.
Would you recommend this lens for sports videography ?
Definitely. The 105 is equivalent to about 158 on the long end and you can get even more than that with clear image zoom. And the f4 aperture is good enough outdoors.
Coupled with the blazing fast autofucs on the new a6000 line of cameras, it would be an awesome choice.
Shooting with the 105 and it Keeps Saying my Clear Image Zoom does NOT WORK with THIS Lense. Am i MISSING Something? THANX in Advance ✌🏾
Not sure why that would be. But the camera should tell you what setting is preventing it from working. Like if you were shooting RAW photos it will tell you that the feature doesn't support that setting.
Creative Tech Lab Just says invalid with this lense.
Sony 18-135 or 18-105 which is good for Photography, Videography, portraits, street photography and Have Better Image quality and sharpness ?
Both are good lenses. But for video I preferred the 18-105 for the constant aperture and internal zoom. Made it great on a gimbal.
What aperture would you say gives you the sharpest image throughout the frame?
Do you use a VND? If so, which one and do you recommend it?
I wonder too what aperture is the best
Thanks for watching. TBH I take far more video than stills, I typically shoot wide open. However in my small amount of tests and what I've seen from othe creators, things start to look good around F7. But I guess that's all subjective.
I do use a VND. On this lens I have a Gobe. But I also really like Hoya.
What lens would you recommend to accompany this lens? Sigma 16? 30mm? Help!
Flores Media depends. They’re both great lenses. What are you going to be shooting?
Creative Tech Lab weddings and various events. Can I film myself with the 16 and clear image zoom if I want a 30mm look?
I’m literally filming a video about this now. But yes. If the you’re going to be vlogging the 16mm will be your lens. It’s the most versatile of the 3. And if video is what you’ll mainly be shooting, clear image zoom will give exactly what you need.
Creative Tech Lab so a good choice!? 16mm for vlogging/clear image zoom for low light & the 18-105 f4 for a versatile zoom lens?? My Dude Bless you! Gracias!!
Would you recommend this or sony 85mm prime for sony a6400
Thanks for watching. Yes I would! With the crop it gives you almost a 135mm look. The compression is really awesome and the bokeh is amazing. Really great for events. The only drawback is at the focal length, the lack of IBIS is really apparent. However it's not that big of a drawback.
When you record a whole movie.. would you use this lens or the sogma 16mm 1.4?
That's a tough question. I think it would depend on the situation to be honest. If the environment and shoot were more predictable and I was able to move around to get my angles, I'd take the Sigma every time. For events, travel, and more fast moving shoots, then I'd say this lens
@@CreativeTechLab but when you have a a6300 like me??.. XD and visit abandoned places like abandoned amusement parks and are always like in a run and gun mode.. or want to make it stabilized
Hey yes a sweet lens .. never tried it myself.. & as my a6400 is my b-camera your right there are better options for me . 16mm Sigma is my go to lens right now. just a pointer & I don't know how you do it Leo but I know it can be done..affiliate links with Amazon .. can we get some for us in UK ? Amazon.co.uk.. I noticed its a lot cheaper in UK than USA too..
Sigma 16mm is worse.
I would first buy the 18-105 before I buy the sigma one.
Hey Gilbert. Thanks for pointing that out. I thought I had the amazon onelink going that should automatically take you to right geographic area. I'll get that fixed.
And yes the Sigma 16mm is dreamy! Do you ever use it on full frame in crop mode?
WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?! lol. I think you might the first person to ever have something bad to say about the Sigma.
@@CreativeTechLab ? I mean it's worse to buy it before this lens but its pretty good
.... limited capabilities but good.
Also many youtubers love it just because of the high aperture and the nice effect they get while vlogging xd
Landscape/astro etc.