@@TomsJurjaks ok I see you with the intro, and I hate intros, I normally skip at least 5 min into vids now.. good shit. I think when you do the your intro's you should mix in pics from the lens. every time .
Good point buddy and thanks for liking the intro 😀@@prince2thethrone yeah I usually try to include pics as early as possible, but sometimes it just breaks the flow and its only a minute down the line where I can add them.
I've been waiting for this lense for 10 years! I was almost ready to sell off all my Sony APSC gear. Now I can finally sell all my lenses and have a do-it-all package. This lense is perfect for me.
When I discovered the Fuji 18-55 I did the same and it was my only lens for years. That one has a little more reach and OIS and great colors. I highly recommend.
Same. 5 years ago, i moved to FF and my a6000 just sat. No more, my FF are going to sit, for now. I picked this up recently and it will be the only lens to go with me on travel. Hope I'm not disappointed.
People questions what is the best lens. Probably the one you can afford. I've shot lenses from full frame fisheye to 500mm mirror. When shooting people and close quarters I was using anything from 24mm to 50 and slightly longer, like 105mm. So, for a first lens or one you want to keep on the body, I would vote for the Sigma. I got one for my son, tried it out to make sure it works and it is extremely attractive, quick in focus and very sharp. Absolutely no complaints. And since it can take near macro photos, it is also useful in crowded situation. If you want to go the video route, the 18-105 is king. Since it has OSS, the f4 minimum is no problem. But I do think this Sigma will be a jewel on the a6000 series, the perfect general use lens. It's the one you will take to parties, receptions, weddings, family gatherings.
What if already have ibis on my a6600? Shall I go for this one or sony 16-105mm f4? Mostly for video shoot indoors and low light outside with Jo additional lights.
Awesome! I just opened UA-cam to search for this particular lens then your video came up. Avid fan here. You're the one who pushed me to get the Sony A6000 as my first camera. More power from the Philippines!
I have this lens and I love it coming from a sigma 30. Wish it had more range so that I can take photos of people from further away without disturbing them, but for the size it's a no brainer. It doesn't have that bokeh on the 30 but to me, taking more photos is the most important because I get lazy once the camera becomes chunky or requires changing lens. But for people who don't mind the weight and size, the Tamron is the better choice.
Wow! First time I've watched one of your videos and you intantly earnt a subscribe from me! Love the production style and how informative your video was. Your approach of making photography accessible to everyone is great - keep it up 👍👍
I feel like you missed the most serious competitor of the lens: Sony 18-135. Better range, have OSS, small and lightweight. Obviously you loose f2.8 aperture. You have to decide what is more important to you. I think loosing f2.8 is well worth it for the versatility that the 18-135 offers. It's a 200mm FF equivalent focal length. Probably the best standard zoom lens Sony has.
Yeah I didn't include this one purpose since it has the "standard" zoom lenses aperture. Its not constant and not even f4 as you said. From those type of lenses I included only the kit lens since most have it already and want to upgrade from it but the rest of the standard zoom lenses I excluded. But thanks for the comment. Now i realize there is actually sooo many lenses in this range 😀
Agreed. These two are actually relevant not in the sense that they are similar lenses but in terms of both being good kit lens upgrade options just going in different directions. I ended up choosing 18-135 over the sigma for my usage but it is a really close call most times.
@@project-overland - Not for photography. Video maybe. The 18-135mm is sharper and also wider. For some reason, the 18-105 is not as wide, despite both starting at 18mm. Also 105 doesn't have a zoom ring. The electronic zoom lever might work good for video, but it's a pain for photography, you either zoom too much or too little. There's also a ton of chromatic aberrations on the 105. And it's huge and heavy for a small camera like A6000. The new Sigma 18-50 2.8 is great for street photography and low light situations. Then if you want a really good all round lens, the Sony 18-135mm is really good. Another thing the 135 can do well, unlike the 105, is very good macro shots at the telephoto end.
Great lens. But it's not weather sealed like the tamron 17-70 f2.8. Tamron has more reach on both ends. The only plus with Sigma is that it's much smaller.
That exactly was their goal. Also it is cheaper and some tests show its also sharper. So really hard choice, because the Tamron is also a reaaally good lens 👌
Wow this lens certainly has generated some heavy consideration and activity. As a barely beginner with my a6000 and this bring the only lens I will purchase so torn between this and Tamron, especially since the price drop. So many good points made here. Thank you for an excellent presentation subscribed
Hey Jim, thanks a lot! And I feel you. Tamron is a really good option. It has better reach and Image Stabilization, it's a huge win for video creators, but if you only do photos - the smaller size and sharper image shifts the balance towards Sigma. Whatever you choose Jim, it's gonna be a great upgrade over the kit lens.
This focal length to me is not wide enough and. Not long enough as a single lens solution. It's too much of a compromise in focal length for the size and weight,, if that's 16-50 will be a lot more useful.
What are you shooting that you need those extremes? Wider than 18mm seriously distorts people and 50mm (75mm on APS-C) is a reasonable portrait focal length. I can see wanting tighter for head and shoulder shots or bird photography or macro but not as a general purpose documentary or environmental portrait lens.
Sigma is on the right track because Fuji cameras are so amazing! The only reason I went for the Sony system was because of insane selection of lenses, but thanks to manufacturers like Sigma, soon the gap between camera manufacturers will get less noticeable when it comes to selection of lenses. Cheers Travis and thanks for leaving a comment.
@@TomsJurjaks I used the Sigma ART lenses on my Canons when I was shooting professionally and since I switched to Fuji I couldn't find a lens that matched their magical image quality (at least for me). I recently purchased the Sigma 56 1.4 for my Fuji and got some of the magic back.
@@TomsJurjaks I bought Gopro 10 two months agon, but this can't compare with Sony A6400. Maybe, the next year i will buy Sony A6400. Thanks for your advice..
Very nice video, thank you. I bought this as my first lens for the new A6700 this past summer. Fast forward a year and I added its little brother, the 10-18/2.8 DC DN Contemporary to use with it. I’m a full frame shooter but these two small and compact Sigma lenses pair well and are ultra light in a small Tenba DNA-8 bag I originally bought for a Fuji X-E3 + XF 18-55/2.8-4. Small can be nice and attractive. Take care.
So bummed it doesn't have oss, as I film handheld allllll the time. I have the Sony 35mm 1.8 for my a6400 and it's absolutely amazing. Down side is when I film in 4k, it is super zoomed in, making it hard to record when close to a subject.
Have just subscribed. Great review. Had this lens for a month and have been using it on my Sony A6400. I’ve been super pleased with it for all the reasons that you point out. Great stuff.
I actually bought a Zeiss 2.8/50 at the same time I bought my a6000 on my grandson first birthday. Unfortunately the a6000 is very slow between 2 shots (even with fastest SD card from Sony) therefore I bought a Nikon D500 the following year. My previous Nikon was a D90 I bought around 2010.
Hmmmm I would say that Sony G lens is better for videos. But for photos, I personally would go with Sigma.. Yes you get the extra reach with Sony lens but I don't know if I would want f4 and such a big lens.
Amazing video! You inspired me to purchase the a6000 as my first camera! One question, where did you get that wicked red white skin for the camera? Take my subscription, you deserve it!
Thanks so much for the kind comment and your sub. So much appreciate it. I got it from camskns.com - totally recommend it as it not only can look pretty cool, it also greatly protects your camera from all the scratches and stuff.
@@TomsJurjaks Thanks for the info! I did end up canceling the a6000... as I found a really good deal on a A7ii instead! I will still stick around, so keep up the good work and the amazing content! 😁
Got the Tamron 17-70 which is a great alrounder, but it's big and heavy when you walk around all day, so man the tiny size of this 18-50 (seems the size of the 30 1.4 Sigma) is very tempting as an always on lens... If I see it used in the 300€ range, it will be tough to say no...
I think I am sold and will be adding it to the arsenal in the near future. Will probably actually sell my 18-105 G lens since I rarely use it….between this Sigma zoom and my Sigma 16mm f/1.4 I think I will be perfectly content. Also looking to get more into video, but for that I plan on picking up a gimbal anyway so no OSS is no problem (for me)
I bought this lens a few days ago. Pictures are very sharp but seem to be over exposed. I can correct it in manual settings but when I'm shooting in auto the whites can be too high. Especially when zoomed in the exposure is too bright.
I have A6400 with Sigma 24-70mm. So far this is the best combo I have. My future lens is Sigma 16mm. Then my lens will be complete. Nice intro by the way👍
Sigma is a great lens but 16 is THE most boring and common focal lenght in existence. I suggest you go for Sigma 30, leave that internet hype and think for yourself.
Thanks so much for your insights. I am actually waiting for this video to come out. When this lens was announced couple of weeks ago, I got excited (though not sure when it will become available in my country) but after watching review videos…including yours…idk but I started contemplating between this lens and the sigma 16mm f1.4.. I know that the latter is a wide and a prime lens so it’s like comparing an apple to an orange…however, 16mm seems versatile to my opinion (can do landscape, can shoot in min focus distance, and even portraits based on your sample shots from previous review) so not sure what lens to get. But anyway, I love the intro, your shots were all beautiful… keep on creating 🙂🙂🙂
Hey Cyne, thanks a lot and yes you are right - both that its comparing apples and oranges as well as Sigma being very versatile, however a zoom lens will always be more versatile. I have the 16mm but see this Sigma 18-50 as a totally different lens - something I would take with me always when I am traveling. 16mm for me is perfect for videos, but for photos I would go with the 18-50 (just my personal feeling). And yes brother, keep on creating 😎💪
@@TomsJurjaks big FALSE. You can definitely knock out some paid work with this lens DEPENDING on what type of work and what focal length you use and also your specific copy. My copy was only fuzzy out at 65-70mm once i backed out to about 60mm i regained the sharpness. I have seen two copies owned by other people that were tack sharp at 70mm but also plenty of other copies that were fuzzy at 70mm. As for distortion, it definitely does not have "lots" of distortion and that wouldnt matter anyway as that gets fixed automatically or manually in post.
Well I think that's where I would pay more for premium product do get the best sharpness in all range and not "hope" for a sharp copy@@LAAM619 If you work with clients - you don't have time to go back and forth changing lenses. And purely curious - how do you fix distortion for videos? I get it for photos in Lightroom but genuine question on how to fix it for videos?
@@TomsJurjaks i would too and did. As for video i have no idea, im a photographer. Also again it depends what kind of work you are shooting, not all work is fast paced, in some work you do habe time to change lenses in some jobs you dont.
Hey Anastasia! It was filmed on Sony a6400 camera. Regarding the lenses, I used several: Sony 85mm f1.8, Sigma 16mm f1.4 and also Viltrox 23mm f1.4. If you want to achieve those blurry backgrounds, you need to get a prime lens with wide aperture (f1.8 or f1.4 will do). Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Sigma 56mm f1.4 are amazing all purpose prime lenses for APS-C type cameras. Good luck 🙌
Hey Toms, hope you are doing good! You forgot the Sony Zeiss 16-70 and their extra 2mm. Could you maybe compare it to the 16-70 in terms of Image Quality? Thank you
Hey David, yes indeed, I totally forgot to include this lens too. Regarding the image quality - Zeiss is known for its superior quality, but I think Sigma stands very close to it. I don't have that Zeiss lens so can't compare but if you do only photos I most likely wouldn't pay that much more money for Zeiss but would go with Sigma.
If you want the range and don't care too much about the price and size of the lens@@davidc8258 then check out the Tamron 17-70 - it has amazing range (+1mm only though)
The Zeiss 1670 is not much better than the kit-lense image-quality wise, the colors are better though. However it is a nice compact package and one of my favorite lenses.
Thanks for review! I have A6000 with kit thing and SONY 55-210 OSS... Will SCENE SELECTION - HAND HELD IN TWILIGHT (one of those camera built-in programs) help with not getting shaken/ unsharp shots since it doesn't have OSS? I understand that photos taken outside on sunny day won't have sharpness problems... Just worried about those taken under not so ideal light conditiins since it lacks stabilization... Better go for the this SIGMA or SONY 18-135 OSS?
Liking this lens a lot especially on my A6500 with the stabilisation, my only concern is the heavy vignetting wide open in jpegs which don't seem to be corrected in camera.... is that normal, is the A6500 not compatible with correction for this lens?
I think the correction kicks in either in lens itself or in Lightroom when you apply lens profile. But honestly i probably didn't take a single jpeg with that lens so I wouldn't know 🤷♂️
18mm is wide enough for small space. It is not super wide angle (for that look at 11mm lens). For vlog its alright yes, but just remember it doesnt have OSS so walking and talking will be shaky.
@@TomsJurjaks thanks a lot! I feel that my 16mm Sigma is too wide and even if I put camera closer is not so focused a lot on my face for example; so what would be the next lens to buy, 30mm sigma or more? thanks
It is because of your videos that I finally pulled the plug to get it the Sony a6000 and this lens. This will be my first time getting into photography I have been using your videos as a guide. Thank you so much for making it easy for people who have no clue about photography
Hey mate,I’m a beginner I own an a6300 and wanted to upgrade to this lens for taking photos ,and do you switch the settings for example iso or shutter speed every time before shooting
Hey buddy! This is a really good photo lens. And I shoot in Aperture Priority mode so I change the f stop based on my needs but let the camera choose shutter speed automatically. I keep the ISO as low as possible. If its a sunny day, I just put it to ISO 100 and shoot
@@TomsJurjaks and I just saw the other video from you reviewing the a6300,you said that it was great for video shooting,I guess it’ll also do a decent job at photos just like the other 6xxx
Unfortunately I don't have the access to so many lenses at the same time. But I did kind of touched upon that in the video. I hope at least that was helpful!
f2.8 is very good for zoom lens. Of course having a fast prime (like Sigma 30mm f1.4) is much better. But it’s the camera you use that probably makes the biggest difference. See how well your camera handles high ISO and what is the point you don’t want to go higher
I am from the Philippines, I have my a6000 camera body with its kit lens. I want to upgrade my lense with the help of watching your videos, I am a big fan of yours. I am planning to buy this lense as well but I don't have enough money to buy this expensive lense. So sad😔
I have kit lens, the pancake one. And also Sigma 16mm. Now, I'm planning to get a third lens, would u suggest this one or Sony 85mm? For landscape and street photography.
Thanks for the detailed review. I'm planning to buy this with a Sony A6500 which has image stabilization built in. Would video footage still be shaky with this lens and the Sony A6500?
It really depends on your needs. If you really need a super shallow depth of field, then there are f1.2 prime lenses. Or perhaps you want an 85mm lens. Then you would need a prime. Primes usually are also bit sharper (although its hard to notice). But generally yeah, this could easily be one lens you need.
I have a Sigma 16mm F1.4 and a Sony 55-210mm zoom. Next buy was to be Tamron 17-70mm as my 2.8 zoom, but now this Sigma 18-50mm is veeery interesting. I do some train videos on tripod, so OSS is not paramount. But it is good to have. Is the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 already available in EU?
Those are some great lenses you have buddy and Tamron 17-70 would also be my first choice BEFORE this Sigma came out 😁 So a tough call for you to make. And you can already buy it here in Europe but I think delivery might be bit slow. I think everyone is hit with the supply chain issues. Let me know what you decide. Curious to know 🙌
I have a problem with the choice ... I have a 55-210 lens and I need something with a shorter focal length. For starters, Sigma C 16mm or sigma 18-50mm for my sony a6000 is better on start?
Great video, as always. I recently went thru some big lens changes. Had a bunch of APS-C lenses and sold a bunch after seeing how I had been working 95% of the time. And so... sold my Viltrox 23mm f1.4. Sold my Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS. Sold my Sony 16-50 kit lens. Sold my Sony 18-105 f4 OSS, which kinda hurt me, because that lens I REALLY love, but... it's not so good once the day begins to go away, and so... I find myself doing most of my professional work on my Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS and my Sigma 16mm f1.4. I also have a Sony 55-210 that I keep because I got it really cheap, and it's a cool lens. ( I get everything on Ebay) I have a Samyang 12mm f2 (manual) as well, and I love that lens, but now I have made enough money from all my sales to get a zoom lens that will make me as happy as the 18-105 did, but for more hours in the day. I was all set to grab the Tamron 17-70, which sounds really good for me, a Sony a6400 user, and so the stabilization is helpful, but this Sigma 18-50 has me thinking that maybe I should go that way. I use my Weebill S quite a bit, but only for specific things. I generally like to just go out handheld and work like that, and so... I don't know. I think maybe the Tamron is the way to go for me, but to save a few hundred dollars, get the same quality, (all of these lenses are awesome if you know what you're doing), I'm not sure which way to go. I guess the extra reach is a good thing to have, but the stabilization is drawing me closer to the Tamron. I DO like the idea of the smaller lens, though. We'll see. but for now, I'm all prime, although I use clear image zoom quite a bit, and so my lenses are kinda/sorta zoom lenses, right? I also might not do anything, keep the money, and upgrade to full frame over the next 6 months or so, but I'm not really sure that's necessary. The A74 is calling me!! lol. It never ends. lol. thanks for the great review. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to more....
Hey buddy and thanks a lot for such elaborative comment, it was really fun to read it. I think you've done the right thing and I would do exactly the same, get rid of all unnecessary stuff without hard feelings. I wish I could do that too but unfortunately I need my gear for 3 things: - Landscape Photography (which is my calling); - UA-cam content creation; - Videomaking (everything outside UA-cam) And that means I need different lenses for different reasons. But if I were you, I would definitely consider the Tamron. It might not be as sharp as Sigma, but most likely it won't be as noticeable in video (if the AF is on par). If you don't mind the extra weight, size and price, get the Tamron as stabilization and extra cost will be beneficial. If you care about the compactness and want a bit more image and build quality - Sigma is your go to lens. Let mr know what you decide in the end. Reallly curious to know. And good luck 💪
@@TomsJurjaks Ahh... I actually kept my Samyang 12mm f2 (manual) to have that ultra wide perspective, just in case, and I also have a Sony 55-210. I got them both really cheap. ;) The Tamron is calling me, mostly because I do narrative filmmaking. I actually just shot a feature length film on my phone, believe it or not. Twenty months of my life. ;) I come from the theater world, I'm a solo theater performing artist and playwright, and just started filmmaking because of the pandemic. All of my work got canceled, obviously, because all live performance was shut down, and so, I gave it a shot. Now I'm all the way in. I learned more over the past almost two years than in my entire life combined. ;) From people like you here on UA-cam mainly. And so I'm not sure which lens would be better in terms of sharpness, but that's the least priority for me, since I'm just making movies. No still photography at all, really. I guess if I used the gimbal a lot with the Sigma, maybe that would be better, but I kinda like working hand held most of the time, and so, gimbal only when I really feel I want an uber smooth shot, otherwise, I'm good with the organic look of hand-held. I'm not sure which way I'm gonna go, but I'll make a move pretty soon. I'm shooting a documentary now, and that will teach me a lot about what I think I need. And who knows? Maybe the primes will keep the money in my pocket in the long run. But I think it's good to have a "go to" zoom, as well. Great tool. Thanks so much!!
I'm the same boat as you. Currently own the A6400 with a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 & the Sony 18-105 f/4. Love the Sony zoom lens but as you said, not the best in low light! I would love to one day upgrade to Full Frame but I'm just a hobbyist so realistically, no point for me as the prices are a huge increase. I'm definitely keeping my Sigma 16mm as I love to use that for Astro, but currently contemplating selling my 18-105 & looking to upgrade to a zoom with better low light capability. This Sigma 18-50 (while losing a lot of reach as the 18-105) is currently at the top of my list of options! Which option did you end up going for?
@@TBKR90 I actually sold my Sigma 16mm, and I got a Zeiss Batis 25mm. I like the focal distance better. Closer to 35mm on my camera. I just never liked the way the sigma 16mm looked, it was just way too sharp for me. The Zeiss is on my camera most of the time now. I have a 16-50 kit lens, but I think I’ll eventually get that Tamron 17-70 because the more I work, the more I realize how important stabilization can be in the lens. I just don’t use my gimbal unless I really need to, so a stabilized lens really helps with the a6400. So that Sigma zoom is out for me. As far as full frame and upgrading, I’m not sure that would really make a difference for me in my filmmaking. I’m more focused on better glass. But you never know. 😉
@@RockWILK Yeah I know what you mean about the Sigma 16mm. I only use mine for night photography as its brilliant for that especially shooting the stars! I currently have the Tamron 17-70 in a basket at the moment too, its out of that lens & this Sigma 18-50 for me :D
Torn between this and the tamron. Sometimes small size is appreciated. Others a little more range seems just what I need. The VC also looks like something to look up to since I tend to do more video than photography. But small and cheaper is very tempting.
Yeah it’s a very very tough choice, you’ve laid it out perfectly. Both amazing options but for me it’s the reach I guess so would go with Tamron, but it comes with the cost as you say 😀
Hey Arun! Sigma 30mm f1.4 is amazing lens but comparing prime lens with zoom lens is like comparing apples and oranges. It is different. Each lens has its pros and cons. You need to know what do you need the lens for and then you will be able to understand which one is more SUITABLE for you (not better).
this review earned my subscription. a great look at all the important aspects of this lens and the breakdown of the competition was really valuable. good job!
@@TomsJurjaks no problem! question for you though. i'm a student looking to buy a lens for general video work ie. weddings, events, stuff with friends. some work will be in lower lit places. this lens is on my radar however i don't have ibis so a little nervous about stabilization. think i should get this one despite the lack of oss?
@@thelifeofniiick You might wanna look into the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 It has a better range and stabilization. Its bit more expensive, slightly less sharp and bigger/bulkier but for your specific need this might be exactly what you looking for. Alternatively, you can this Sigma and invest in Gimbal. They are not that expensive if you find a good one used.
Did you end up keeping this lens?I like street photography and family; I wonder if that 2.8 will be limiting indoors and in less that optimal light. but it looks so versatile (I have been using the sigma 30mm.)
Hey Joel, unfortunately I was not able to keep it as Sigma sent it to me for testing purposes only. I had it for 3 weeks and then had to send it back. Yeah you probably need a f1.4 (your Sigma 30) or an artificial light for indoor use. But other than that this 18-50 is excellent 👌
Obviously an f/1.4 lens like Sigma 30mm is ideal but you can get good shots at f/2.8 if you are ok with pumping up the iso (i try not to go above 3200) and have a slow subject which you can hand hold at low shutter speed. And don’t forget the high end cameras like A6500 have IBIS which usually gets me at least an extra stop down. Also consider sticking to artificially lit areas too
Definitely a zoom lens. Simply because it will give you much more versatility as you can zoom in and out. Also you don't need that f1.4 in landscapes as you usually would shoot around f5-f11. If you want just one lens and don't care too much about the size and weight, I think it would also be worth considering the Sony 18-105 f4. Again, the f4 is not a deal breaker as you will be shooting landscapes. Hope it helps.
A lot Liam! The most popular are the Sony kit lens 28-70mm (I dont recommend), then you have the best lens Sony 24-70 f2.8 G Master (most expensive too). Also Sigma makes 28-70 f2.8 (it is exact copy of this lens) and Tamron makes either 28-75 f2.8. Oh and also Samyang 24-70 f2.8
I don't think it has OSS. Sony always puts the "oss" in the lens name and it doesn't have it written there. Also they put it in description and I didn't find it either.
Thanks bussy! New presets are actually ready, I just need to put them on the website and do few tweaks. I hope in the next few days I will manage to wrap it up. Will let you know 💪
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Who is upgrading to this lens? 😎
Me me me. I really love that lens.
@@fajareureka4103 Go for it haha!!!
@@TomsJurjaks ok I see you with the intro, and I hate intros, I normally skip at least 5 min into vids now.. good shit. I think when you do the your intro's you should mix in pics from the lens. every time .
Good point buddy and thanks for liking the intro 😀@@prince2thethrone yeah I usually try to include pics as early as possible, but sometimes it just breaks the flow and its only a minute down the line where I can add them.
@@TomsJurjaks ok, I understand.
I've been waiting for this lense for 10 years! I was almost ready to sell off all my Sony APSC gear. Now I can finally sell all my lenses and have a do-it-all package. This lense is perfect for me.
Well I'm happy to hear that Lemon Tree! Let me know once you get it 🔥💪
Its pretty limited for a "do-it-all" lens. Its more like your kit or smartphone upgrade.
When I discovered the Fuji 18-55 I did the same and it was my only lens for years. That one has a little more reach and OIS and great colors. I highly recommend.
Same. 5 years ago, i moved to FF and my a6000 just sat. No more, my FF are going to sit, for now. I picked this up recently and it will be the only lens to go with me on travel. Hope I'm not disappointed.
People questions what is the best lens. Probably the one you can afford. I've shot lenses from full frame fisheye to 500mm mirror. When shooting people and close quarters I was using anything from 24mm to 50 and slightly longer, like 105mm. So, for a first lens or one you want to keep on the body, I would vote for the Sigma. I got one for my son, tried it out to make sure it works and it is extremely attractive, quick in focus and very sharp. Absolutely no complaints. And since it can take near macro photos, it is also useful in crowded situation. If you want to go the video route, the 18-105 is king. Since it has OSS, the f4 minimum is no problem. But I do think this Sigma will be a jewel on the a6000 series, the perfect general use lens. It's the one you will take to parties, receptions, weddings, family gatherings.
What do you think between this and the tamron for video?
What if already have ibis on my a6600? Shall I go for this one or sony 16-105mm f4? Mostly for video shoot indoors and low light outside with Jo additional lights.
Awesome! I just opened UA-cam to search for this particular lens then your video came up. Avid fan here. You're the one who pushed me to get the Sony A6000 as my first camera. More power from the Philippines!
Wow, thanks a lot for a kind comment Edward! Cheers brother!
I'm a photographer so this is perfect for street photography. The price is amazing for what I get. I pair this with the Sigma 30mm f1.4 for portraits.
I have this lens and I love it coming from a sigma 30. Wish it had more range so that I can take photos of people from further away without disturbing them, but for the size it's a no brainer. It doesn't have that bokeh on the 30 but to me, taking more photos is the most important because I get lazy once the camera becomes chunky or requires changing lens. But for people who don't mind the weight and size, the Tamron is the better choice.
But the question is....Tamron 17 70mm 2.8 is as sharp as Sigma 18 50mm 2.8 ?
Excellent reviews, with good image samples. Hats off 👏🏻
I don’t need it I don’t need it I don’t need it I don’t need it but its sooo beautiful 🙌😍
Hahaha true 😁
Wow! First time I've watched one of your videos and you intantly earnt a subscribe from me! Love the production style and how informative your video was. Your approach of making photography accessible to everyone is great - keep it up 👍👍
Paul - thanks so much for your support and welcome to the Alpha Crew 🙌 Really appreciate your feedback. Cheers!
Detailed lens description. Great video!
Thank you so much my friend 🙌
Thank you for honesty on OSS..
I feel like you missed the most serious competitor of the lens: Sony 18-135. Better range, have OSS, small and lightweight. Obviously you loose f2.8 aperture. You have to decide what is more important to you. I think loosing f2.8 is well worth it for the versatility that the 18-135 offers. It's a 200mm FF equivalent focal length. Probably the best standard zoom lens Sony has.
Yeah I didn't include this one purpose since it has the "standard" zoom lenses aperture. Its not constant and not even f4 as you said. From those type of lenses I included only the kit lens since most have it already and want to upgrade from it but the rest of the standard zoom lenses I excluded. But thanks for the comment. Now i realize there is actually sooo many lenses in this range 😀
Agreed. These two are actually relevant not in the sense that they are similar lenses but in terms of both being good kit lens upgrade options just going in different directions. I ended up choosing 18-135 over the sigma for my usage but it is a really close call most times.
Think the old 18-105 is a better lens than the 135
@@project-overland - Not for photography. Video maybe. The 18-135mm is sharper and also wider. For some reason, the 18-105 is not as wide, despite both starting at 18mm. Also 105 doesn't have a zoom ring. The electronic zoom lever might work good for video, but it's a pain for photography, you either zoom too much or too little. There's also a ton of chromatic aberrations on the 105. And it's huge and heavy for a small camera like A6000. The new Sigma 18-50 2.8 is great for street photography and low light situations. Then if you want a really good all round lens, the Sony 18-135mm is really good. Another thing the 135 can do well, unlike the 105, is very good macro shots at the telephoto end.
@@TomsJurjaks sel18135 is a kit lens, too
Great review, Toms. Seems like a phenomal lens
Thanks Johannes! It really is. For photographers for sure.
God, I wish this had stabilization. I want this compact lens for street photography yet I need the stabilization for video.
Great lens. But it's not weather sealed like the tamron 17-70 f2.8.
Tamron has more reach on both ends.
The only plus with Sigma is that it's much smaller.
That exactly was their goal. Also it is cheaper and some tests show its also sharper. So really hard choice, because the Tamron is also a reaaally good lens 👌
and quite a bit cheaper, too.
Although the tamron bokeh doesn't look as good as the sigma
smaaler and cheaper lol
Wow this lens certainly has generated some heavy consideration and activity. As a barely beginner with my a6000 and this bring the only lens I will purchase so torn between this and Tamron, especially since the price drop. So many good points made here. Thank you for an excellent presentation subscribed
Hey Jim, thanks a lot! And I feel you. Tamron is a really good option. It has better reach and Image Stabilization, it's a huge win for video creators, but if you only do photos - the smaller size and sharper image shifts the balance towards Sigma. Whatever you choose Jim, it's gonna be a great upgrade over the kit lens.
Which one did you buy? I am also torn between the two
Good video! Excellent review
Glad you enjoyed it Reinier!
Great review, thank you!
Best lense thanks
Cheers 🙌
This focal length to me is not wide enough and. Not long enough as a single lens solution. It's too much of a compromise in focal length for the size and weight,, if that's 16-50 will be a lot more useful.
Or the 17-70mm from Tamron if you don't mind bigger size. For me that would be my choice probably as a single lens solution.
What are you shooting that you need those extremes? Wider than 18mm seriously distorts people and 50mm (75mm on APS-C) is a reasonable portrait focal length. I can see wanting tighter for head and shoulder shots or bird photography or macro but not as a general purpose documentary or environmental portrait lens.
Thanks for review. For video it would be fine with Sony ZV E10 as it has catalyst browse for post stabilisation.
You are very welcome Will 🙌 and yeah I guess you could work with that 👌
Thank you for sharing this! 💕new here! Bell on!! Stay safe and happy holidays ❤
Thanks so much for the support! Best of luck to you too ❄️🙌
I shoot with Fuji and was ready to buy the Tamron 17-70 when I read that Sigma is soon to release this lens in Fuji mount. Anxiously waiting.
Sigma is on the right track because Fuji cameras are so amazing! The only reason I went for the Sony system was because of insane selection of lenses, but thanks to manufacturers like Sigma, soon the gap between camera manufacturers will get less noticeable when it comes to selection of lenses. Cheers Travis and thanks for leaving a comment.
@@TomsJurjaks I used the Sigma ART lenses on my Canons when I was shooting professionally and since I switched to Fuji I couldn't find a lens that matched their magical image quality (at least for me).
I recently purchased the Sigma 56 1.4 for my Fuji and got some of the magic back.
I plan to buy a lens Sigma 30mm for Sony A6400. Your video very useful.... From Vietnam
Thank you Mong! That is an amazing lens! Good luck 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks I bought Gopro 10 two months agon, but this can't compare with Sony A6400. Maybe, the next year i will buy Sony A6400. Thanks for your advice..
Very nice video, thank you. I bought this as my first lens for the new A6700 this past summer. Fast forward a year and I added its little brother, the 10-18/2.8 DC DN Contemporary to use with it. I’m a full frame shooter but these two small and compact Sigma lenses pair well and are ultra light in a small Tenba DNA-8 bag I originally bought for a Fuji X-E3 + XF 18-55/2.8-4. Small can be nice and attractive. Take care.
Thanks Steven! More and more I choose my a6700 and apsc lenses over A7IV and FF lenses, so I totally get you! How are you liking the 10-18 f2.8?
OSS is not an issue for some since OSS is not that good compared to Catalyst Browse
So bummed it doesn't have oss, as I film handheld allllll the time.
I have the Sony 35mm 1.8 for my a6400 and it's absolutely amazing. Down side is when I film in 4k, it is super zoomed in, making it hard to record when close to a subject.
Me too brother. Thats why I think this lens is more kinda photographers lens... But Tamron 17-70 has stabilization - check that out!
It'd be pricier
great riview..... and amazing photo.......
Thaaank you 🙌
Have just subscribed.
Great review.
Had this lens for a month and have been using it on my Sony A6400. I’ve been super pleased with it for all the reasons that you point out.
Great stuff.
Cheers brother! Kind words from you and thanks for subscribing. Means a lot. I'm so happy you are pleased with it. Keep on creating 💪
I actually bought a Zeiss 2.8/50 at the same time I bought my a6000 on my grandson first birthday. Unfortunately the a6000 is very slow between 2 shots (even with fastest SD card from Sony) therefore I bought a Nikon D500 the following year. My previous Nikon was a D90 I bought around 2010.
sigma 18 50 2.8f VS Sony 18 105 f4 💥
😥 I'm confused, which one is better ??
Hmmmm I would say that Sony G lens is better for videos. But for photos, I personally would go with Sigma.. Yes you get the extra reach with Sony lens but I don't know if I would want f4 and such a big lens.
My Sony a6600 has only one lens attached: Sony Zeiss 24mm 1.8. It does everything for my kind of photography.
Awesome! The quality also must be excellent on that Zeiss lens 👌
Cool intro!
Glad you dig it Gary 💪
Amazing video! You inspired me to purchase the a6000 as my first camera! One question, where did you get that wicked red white skin for the camera? Take my subscription, you deserve it!
Thanks so much for the kind comment and your sub. So much appreciate it. I got it from camskns.com - totally recommend it as it not only can look pretty cool, it also greatly protects your camera from all the scratches and stuff.
@@TomsJurjaks Thanks for the info! I did end up canceling the a6000... as I found a really good deal on a A7ii instead! I will still stick around, so keep up the good work and the amazing content! 😁
and how did you turn on the electronic level in the Sony a6000 ,????????????
😍 I have a new lens to save up for!!! Please 🙏 take my money 💰💰💰!
Sigma is happy hearing this 😂✌️
That intro was 🔥🔥 :D and really nice video about this new lens!!
Thanks a lot brother 🙏🔥💪
next editing for cinematic video or photos will exciting🔥
Definitely!!
Got the Tamron 17-70 which is a great alrounder, but it's big and heavy when you walk around all day, so man the tiny size of this 18-50 (seems the size of the 30 1.4 Sigma) is very tempting as an always on lens... If I see it used in the 300€ range, it will be tough to say no...
not interested in video , use my iphone 14 for that . great Video! i will get this lens.
Then its a perfect lens for photographers! Good luck with it 💪
Teach how to shoot video with Sony a6000 50mm autofocus lens please🥰
I can’t wait for your POV street photography with 18-50mm f2.8
I think 17-50mm only produces very ordinary perspectives, lacking WOW factors of 16-35mm FL and 70-200mm FL
I think I am sold and will be adding it to the arsenal in the near future. Will probably actually sell my 18-105 G lens since I rarely use it….between this Sigma zoom and my Sigma 16mm f/1.4 I think I will be perfectly content. Also looking to get more into video, but for that I plan on picking up a gimbal anyway so no OSS is no problem (for me)
I bought this lens a few days ago. Pictures are very sharp but seem to be over exposed. I can correct it in manual settings but when I'm shooting in auto the whites can be too high. Especially when zoomed in the exposure is too bright.
What lens did you use on your B rolls on this video? Very nice bokeh. Thanks Toms for this review.
Ohh it has been so long but I think it could have been the a6400 paired with Sony 85mm f1.8 FE
Best review..
Thanks Ashikur 🙌
I have A6400 with Sigma 24-70mm. So far this is the best combo I have. My future lens is Sigma 16mm. Then my lens will be complete. Nice intro by the way👍
Awesome choice of lenses 🔥 and thanks a lot for your comment 💪
Sigma is a great lens but 16 is THE most boring and common focal lenght in existence. I suggest you go for Sigma 30, leave that internet hype and think for yourself.
Thanks for the review. I recently bought the Tamron 17-70, and yeah, it's kind of too big.
But how is it? Im also looking on maybe getting it. Do you like it? Are the images sharp?
Thanks so much for your insights. I am actually waiting for this video to come out. When this lens was announced couple of weeks ago, I got excited (though not sure when it will become available in my country) but after watching review videos…including yours…idk but I started contemplating between this lens and the sigma 16mm f1.4.. I know that the latter is a wide and a prime lens so it’s like comparing an apple to an orange…however, 16mm seems versatile to my opinion (can do landscape, can shoot in min focus distance, and even portraits based on your sample shots from previous review) so not sure what lens to get. But anyway, I love the intro, your shots were all beautiful… keep on creating 🙂🙂🙂
Hey Cyne, thanks a lot and yes you are right - both that its comparing apples and oranges as well as Sigma being very versatile, however a zoom lens will always be more versatile. I have the 16mm but see this Sigma 18-50 as a totally different lens - something I would take with me always when I am traveling. 16mm for me is perfect for videos, but for photos I would go with the 18-50 (just my personal feeling). And yes brother, keep on creating 😎💪
Unfortunately, still haven't available in indonesia market
I hope it arrives soon
tamron 17-70 ALL THE WAY. Best one yet. it is not big and heavy, its small. Produces awesome photos and video.
Yeah Tamron is good. Some say its soft and has lots of distortion but if you don't need professional grade quality its a good option ✌️
@@TomsJurjaks big FALSE. You can definitely knock out some paid work with this lens DEPENDING on what type of work and what focal length you use and also your specific copy. My copy was only fuzzy out at 65-70mm once i backed out to about 60mm i regained the sharpness. I have seen two copies owned by other people that were tack sharp at 70mm but also plenty of other copies that were fuzzy at 70mm. As for distortion, it definitely does not have "lots" of distortion and that wouldnt matter anyway as that gets fixed automatically or manually in post.
Well I think that's where I would pay more for premium product do get the best sharpness in all range and not "hope" for a sharp copy@@LAAM619 If you work with clients - you don't have time to go back and forth changing lenses.
And purely curious - how do you fix distortion for videos? I get it for photos in Lightroom but genuine question on how to fix it for videos?
@@TomsJurjaks i would too and did. As for video i have no idea, im a photographer. Also again it depends what kind of work you are shooting, not all work is fast paced, in some work you do habe time to change lenses in some jobs you dont.
Just got my lense but not sure what adaptor I would need for the Sony
Thank you so much! I just got the a 6000 definitely purchasing the Sigma 18-55 lens!
What is the difference between this lens and the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 ex dc?
what was it filmed with and with what lens is this video? blurred background, I want to achieve this!) thx ☺️
Hey Anastasia! It was filmed on Sony a6400 camera. Regarding the lenses, I used several: Sony 85mm f1.8, Sigma 16mm f1.4 and also Viltrox 23mm f1.4.
If you want to achieve those blurry backgrounds, you need to get a prime lens with wide aperture (f1.8 or f1.4 will do). Sigma 30mm f1.4 and Sigma 56mm f1.4 are amazing all purpose prime lenses for APS-C type cameras. Good luck 🙌
Can you please test video in hand held for run and gun shooting?
I believe most of the shots were handheld already so there you go :)
Hey Toms, hope you are doing good!
You forgot the Sony Zeiss 16-70 and their extra 2mm. Could you maybe compare it to the 16-70 in terms of Image Quality?
Thank you
Hey David, yes indeed, I totally forgot to include this lens too. Regarding the image quality - Zeiss is known for its superior quality, but I think Sigma stands very close to it. I don't have that Zeiss lens so can't compare but if you do only photos I most likely wouldn't pay that much more money for Zeiss but would go with Sigma.
@@TomsJurjaks my only Problem is the missing 2mm not the Zeiss Quality. Maybe i will buy the sigma and use Kit lens for the missing 2 mm
If you want the range and don't care too much about the price and size of the lens@@davidc8258 then check out the Tamron 17-70 - it has amazing range (+1mm only though)
@@TomsJurjaks since the Tamron is too heavy and expensive i think i will give the sigma and the Kit lens together a Chance for landscapes :) thank You
The Zeiss 1670 is not much better than the kit-lense image-quality wise, the colors are better though. However it is a nice compact package and one of my favorite lenses.
Thanks for review! I have A6000 with kit thing and SONY 55-210 OSS... Will SCENE SELECTION - HAND HELD IN TWILIGHT (one of those camera built-in programs) help with not getting shaken/ unsharp shots since it doesn't have OSS? I understand that photos taken outside on sunny day won't have sharpness problems... Just worried about those taken under not so ideal light conditiins since it lacks stabilization... Better go for the this SIGMA or SONY 18-135 OSS?
Liking this lens a lot especially on my A6500 with the stabilisation, my only concern is the heavy vignetting wide open in jpegs which don't seem to be corrected in camera.... is that normal, is the A6500 not compatible with correction for this lens?
I think the correction kicks in either in lens itself or in Lightroom when you apply lens profile. But honestly i probably didn't take a single jpeg with that lens so I wouldn't know 🤷♂️
is it good for small spaces room or vlog and interview or portrait videos?
18mm is wide enough for small space. It is not super wide angle (for that look at 11mm lens). For vlog its alright yes, but just remember it doesnt have OSS so walking and talking will be shaky.
@@TomsJurjaks thanks a lot! I feel that my 16mm Sigma is too wide and even if I put camera closer is not so focused a lot on my face for example; so what would be the next lens to buy, 30mm sigma or more? thanks
Sigma 30mm f1.4 is a reeeally good lens. Alternatively you could also get a Sigma 56mm f1.4. I wish to buy both of them.
It is because of your videos that I finally pulled the plug to get it the Sony a6000 and this lens. This will be my first time getting into photography I have been using your videos as a guide. Thank you so much for making it easy for people who have no clue about photography
That's such a great news buddy! Happy you took the leap! Now comes the fun part - lots of learning, experimenting and having fun 💪
making my 2 years old a6000 back to relevant
And I think it will be relevant for another year or two. Good luck 🙌
Hey mate,I’m a beginner I own an a6300 and wanted to upgrade to this lens for taking photos ,and do you switch the settings for example iso or shutter speed every time before shooting
Hey buddy! This is a really good photo lens. And I shoot in Aperture Priority mode so I change the f stop based on my needs but let the camera choose shutter speed automatically. I keep the ISO as low as possible. If its a sunny day, I just put it to ISO 100 and shoot
@@TomsJurjaks and I just saw the other video from you reviewing the a6300,you said that it was great for video shooting,I guess it’ll also do a decent job at photos just like the other 6xxx
Nice video!
Could you make an analysis of the sony 18-135 comparing it to this sigma, the sony 18-105,...?
Thanks!
Unfortunately I don't have the access to so many lenses at the same time. But I did kind of touched upon that in the video. I hope at least that was helpful!
How is this lens when it comes to night photography? I plan on getting this lens before my trip to Tokyo
f2.8 is very good for zoom lens. Of course having a fast prime (like Sigma 30mm f1.4) is much better. But it’s the camera you use that probably makes the biggest difference. See how well your camera handles high ISO and what is the point you don’t want to go higher
suggest a best camera for photography a7iii or eos r
Intro 🤩
I am so glad you liked it, spent the whole week to make it hahah
Backround music reveal?
@@TomsJurjaks backround music reveal?
@@TomsJurjaks backround music intro?
08 2022 is that still worth buying?
The Sigma lens? It just came out few months ago. Of course!
I am from the Philippines, I have my a6000 camera body with its kit lens. I want to upgrade my lense with the help of watching your videos, I am a big fan of yours. I am planning to buy this lense as well but I don't have enough money to buy this expensive lense. So sad😔
Hey Elmizar! Thanks for your support and I am glad at least you have the camera. But don't worry, maybe one day you will be able to buy this lens too.
I will never buy another Sigma zoom until they match the sony zoom direction. Like, grow up, Sigma.
what about zeiss 18-70 F4 oss?
I have kit lens, the pancake one. And also Sigma 16mm. Now, I'm planning to get a third lens, would u suggest this one or Sony 85mm? For landscape and street photography.
85mm will be too extreme (on crop too zoomed in). Better get the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 it will be really good for what you need.
@@TomsJurjaks Gotcha, thanks for sharing and your reply!
So Toms my question for you to help me out is what is the most better lens for streetphotography people ???
On APS-C? What about Sigma 30mm f1.4 or Sigma 56mm f1.4? I like those two a lot.
@@TomsJurjaks thank you so much for your answer 🙏🏼😉
Thanks for the detailed review. I'm planning to buy this with a Sony A6500 which has image stabilization built in. Would video footage still be shaky with this lens and the Sony A6500?
If i get this i dont really need a prime len anymore correct?
It really depends on your needs. If you really need a super shallow depth of field, then there are f1.2 prime lenses. Or perhaps you want an 85mm lens. Then you would need a prime. Primes usually are also bit sharper (although its hard to notice). But generally yeah, this could easily be one lens you need.
im subbing for that slick intro!
I spent a week making it haha so I very much appreciate it 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks Salute that dedication!!
Very informative and well constructed review and comparison video, definitely get a sub from me!
Hey Omar, this really means a lot. Thank you buddy 🙏
I have a Sigma 16mm F1.4 and a Sony 55-210mm zoom. Next buy was to be Tamron 17-70mm as my 2.8 zoom, but now this Sigma 18-50mm is veeery interesting. I do some train videos on tripod, so OSS is not paramount. But it is good to have.
Is the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 already available in EU?
Those are some great lenses you have buddy and Tamron 17-70 would also be my first choice BEFORE this Sigma came out 😁 So a tough call for you to make. And you can already buy it here in Europe but I think delivery might be bit slow. I think everyone is hit with the supply chain issues. Let me know what you decide. Curious to know 🙌
I have a problem with the choice ... I have a 55-210 lens and I need something with a shorter focal length.
For starters, Sigma C 16mm or sigma 18-50mm for my sony a6000 is better on start?
18-50mm all the way!
Bhaiya mere ko under 50k ek DSlar lena he kon sa lu please reply 🥺
Great video, as always. I recently went thru some big lens changes. Had a bunch of APS-C lenses and sold a bunch after seeing how I had been working 95% of the time. And so... sold my Viltrox 23mm f1.4. Sold my Sony 50mm f1.8 OSS. Sold my Sony 16-50 kit lens. Sold my Sony 18-105 f4 OSS, which kinda hurt me, because that lens I REALLY love, but... it's not so good once the day begins to go away, and so... I find myself doing most of my professional work on my Sony 35mm f1.8 OSS and my Sigma 16mm f1.4. I also have a Sony 55-210 that I keep because I got it really cheap, and it's a cool lens. ( I get everything on Ebay) I have a Samyang 12mm f2 (manual) as well, and I love that lens, but now I have made enough money from all my sales to get a zoom lens that will make me as happy as the 18-105 did, but for more hours in the day. I was all set to grab the Tamron 17-70, which sounds really good for me, a Sony a6400 user, and so the stabilization is helpful, but this Sigma 18-50 has me thinking that maybe I should go that way. I use my Weebill S quite a bit, but only for specific things. I generally like to just go out handheld and work like that, and so... I don't know. I think maybe the Tamron is the way to go for me, but to save a few hundred dollars, get the same quality, (all of these lenses are awesome if you know what you're doing), I'm not sure which way to go. I guess the extra reach is a good thing to have, but the stabilization is drawing me closer to the Tamron. I DO like the idea of the smaller lens, though. We'll see. but for now, I'm all prime, although I use clear image zoom quite a bit, and so my lenses are kinda/sorta zoom lenses, right? I also might not do anything, keep the money, and upgrade to full frame over the next 6 months or so, but I'm not really sure that's necessary. The A74 is calling me!! lol. It never ends. lol. thanks for the great review. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to more....
Hey buddy and thanks a lot for such elaborative comment, it was really fun to read it.
I think you've done the right thing and I would do exactly the same, get rid of all unnecessary stuff without hard feelings. I wish I could do that too but unfortunately I need my gear for 3 things:
- Landscape Photography (which is my calling);
- UA-cam content creation;
- Videomaking (everything outside UA-cam)
And that means I need different lenses for different reasons.
But if I were you, I would definitely consider the Tamron. It might not be as sharp as Sigma, but most likely it won't be as noticeable in video (if the AF is on par).
If you don't mind the extra weight, size and price, get the Tamron as stabilization and extra cost will be beneficial.
If you care about the compactness and want a bit more image and build quality - Sigma is your go to lens.
Let mr know what you decide in the end. Reallly curious to know. And good luck 💪
@@TomsJurjaks Ahh... I actually kept my Samyang 12mm f2 (manual) to have that ultra wide perspective, just in case, and I also have a Sony 55-210. I got them both really cheap. ;) The Tamron is calling me, mostly because I do narrative filmmaking. I actually just shot a feature length film on my phone, believe it or not. Twenty months of my life. ;) I come from the theater world, I'm a solo theater performing artist and playwright, and just started filmmaking because of the pandemic. All of my work got canceled, obviously, because all live performance was shut down, and so, I gave it a shot. Now I'm all the way in. I learned more over the past almost two years than in my entire life combined. ;) From people like you here on UA-cam mainly. And so I'm not sure which lens would be better in terms of sharpness, but that's the least priority for me, since I'm just making movies. No still photography at all, really. I guess if I used the gimbal a lot with the Sigma, maybe that would be better, but I kinda like working hand held most of the time, and so, gimbal only when I really feel I want an uber smooth shot, otherwise, I'm good with the organic look of hand-held. I'm not sure which way I'm gonna go, but I'll make a move pretty soon. I'm shooting a documentary now, and that will teach me a lot about what I think I need. And who knows? Maybe the primes will keep the money in my pocket in the long run. But I think it's good to have a "go to" zoom, as well. Great tool. Thanks so much!!
I'm the same boat as you. Currently own the A6400 with a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 & the Sony 18-105 f/4. Love the Sony zoom lens but as you said, not the best in low light! I would love to one day upgrade to Full Frame but I'm just a hobbyist so realistically, no point for me as the prices are a huge increase. I'm definitely keeping my Sigma 16mm as I love to use that for Astro, but currently contemplating selling my 18-105 & looking to upgrade to a zoom with better low light capability. This Sigma 18-50 (while losing a lot of reach as the 18-105) is currently at the top of my list of options!
Which option did you end up going for?
@@TBKR90 I actually sold my Sigma 16mm, and I got a Zeiss Batis 25mm. I like the focal distance better. Closer to 35mm on my camera. I just never liked the way the sigma 16mm looked, it was just way too sharp for me. The Zeiss is on my camera most of the time now. I have a 16-50 kit lens, but I think I’ll eventually get that Tamron 17-70 because the more I work, the more I realize how important stabilization can be in the lens. I just don’t use my gimbal unless I really need to, so a stabilized lens really helps with the a6400. So that Sigma zoom is out for me. As far as full frame and upgrading, I’m not sure that would really make a difference for me in my filmmaking. I’m more focused on better glass. But you never know. 😉
@@RockWILK Yeah I know what you mean about the Sigma 16mm. I only use mine for night photography as its brilliant for that especially shooting the stars! I currently have the Tamron 17-70 in a basket at the moment too, its out of that lens & this Sigma 18-50 for me :D
Does the in-camera distorsion correction works in video ? In this example looks distorted.
Torn between this and the tamron. Sometimes small size is appreciated. Others a little more range seems just what I need. The VC also looks like something to look up to since I tend to do more video than photography. But small and cheaper is very tempting.
Yeah it’s a very very tough choice, you’ve laid it out perfectly. Both amazing options but for me it’s the reach I guess so would go with Tamron, but it comes with the cost as you say 😀
Brother please tell me it is better than sigma 30mm I have purchased zoom 1850 but some other told me 30mm is better than please reply soon
Hey Arun! Sigma 30mm f1.4 is amazing lens but comparing prime lens with zoom lens is like comparing apples and oranges. It is different. Each lens has its pros and cons. You need to know what do you need the lens for and then you will be able to understand which one is more SUITABLE for you (not better).
this review earned my subscription. a great look at all the important aspects of this lens and the breakdown of the competition was really valuable. good job!
Hey Nick, thanks a lot. Each sub and comment truly means a lot. Thank you for supporting me 🙌
@@TomsJurjaks no problem! question for you though. i'm a student looking to buy a lens for general video work ie. weddings, events, stuff with friends. some work will be in lower lit places. this lens is on my radar however i don't have ibis so a little nervous about stabilization. think i should get this one despite the lack of oss?
@@thelifeofniiick You might wanna look into the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 It has a better range and stabilization. Its bit more expensive, slightly less sharp and bigger/bulkier but for your specific need this might be exactly what you looking for.
Alternatively, you can this Sigma and invest in Gimbal. They are not that expensive if you find a good one used.
I have a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and a gimbal - Ronin SC2. Should I get this one or the Tamron for filming? Thank you :D
Really appreciate this video 💪🏾
Thanks a lot Ricashae 🙌
can u send me this camera i wanna test hehe 😉
Did you end up keeping this lens?I like street photography and family; I wonder if that 2.8 will be limiting indoors and in less that optimal light. but it looks so versatile (I have been using the sigma 30mm.)
Hey Joel, unfortunately I was not able to keep it as Sigma sent it to me for testing purposes only. I had it for 3 weeks and then had to send it back.
Yeah you probably need a f1.4 (your Sigma 30) or an artificial light for indoor use. But other than that this 18-50 is excellent 👌
Obviously an f/1.4 lens like Sigma 30mm is ideal but you can get good shots at f/2.8 if you are ok with pumping up the iso (i try not to go above 3200) and have a slow subject which you can hand hold at low shutter speed. And don’t forget the high end cameras like A6500 have IBIS which usually gets me at least an extra stop down. Also consider sticking to artificially lit areas too
Sold my tamron 17-70 for this sigma, missed the stabilisation a little bit, but the lightweight worth it all
Awesome!!! How about the sharpness? Do you feel it being sharper too?
@@TomsJurjaks in my personal experience, both are sharp lens, but the smaller form factor encourages me to take more photos every day
I have been using this lens with the A6600. Incredible sharpness.
It really is quite surprising to get that in a zoom lens. And damn Ed - you have a great camera 🔥
@tom jurkas how are you able to get the Two camera options in your MENU setting? I only have one and I updated to the most recent firmware lately.
If you have the a6000’s series this lens is definitely worth it !
100% 🔥
Hi
What about the Sony Zeiss 16-70 f4 OSS? No one is talking about this one but it can be a better value for video?
Tamron ahs deformation problems also
Between this and Sigma 16 mm 1.4 what do you suggest for landscape, portrait and video on tripod?
Definitely a zoom lens. Simply because it will give you much more versatility as you can zoom in and out. Also you don't need that f1.4 in landscapes as you usually would shoot around f5-f11. If you want just one lens and don't care too much about the size and weight, I think it would also be worth considering the Sony 18-105 f4. Again, the f4 is not a deal breaker as you will be shooting landscapes. Hope it helps.
@@TomsJurjaks thanks
are there any full frame lenses for sony a7III with similar 18-50mm?
A lot Liam! The most popular are the Sony kit lens 28-70mm (I dont recommend), then you have the best lens Sony 24-70 f2.8 G Master (most expensive too). Also Sigma makes 28-70 f2.8 (it is exact copy of this lens) and Tamron makes either 28-75 f2.8. Oh and also Samyang 24-70 f2.8
I think the Massage is not complete correct. The sony 16-55 2.8 has a OSS , right?
I don't think it has OSS. Sony always puts the "oss" in the lens name and it doesn't have it written there. Also they put it in description and I didn't find it either.
@@TomsJurjaks you are right. Its without OSS
Thanks bro. Nice video. when do the new presets arrive?🙏🏻
Thanks bussy! New presets are actually ready, I just need to put them on the website and do few tweaks. I hope in the next few days I will manage to wrap it up. Will let you know 💪