Which E-Mount 24-70mm f/2.8 to choose? - Sony, Sigma & Samyang Comparison
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
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C'mon lad. Grow a pair and make some honest recommendations. Okay, since I'm not looking to get sponsored by anyone, here's me take on your video. The Sony v1 is outdated and too expensive for what you're getting. The Sigma, has the nice warm colors, but the corner optical performance is below some of the others, autofocus is slow, and it's minimum focus distance at 70mm is not very good. The Sony v.2 is significantly smaller, lighter, and has many controls to play with. However, though optically sharp in the center, it too has corner sharpness issues, though better than version one and the Sigma. Now for the Samyang...it's significantly heavier than the competition and it's as parfocal as I am beautiful. However, it is significantly cheaper than the competition, has just as good center optical performance and completely demolished the competition in optical corner performance. The autofocus is also very good, though not as good as the Sony's. The clear recommendation is the Samyang. Best bang for the buck and optically better than most. If money is no object, then the Sony v2. It's lighter, optically excellent, and is full of controls. You may wish to purchase this lens if silent shooting is a priority in your workflow or if you have enough money to burn and you're into matching logos for your camera/lenses.
The comment I've been looking for! Thanks for the breakdown.
This is by far the best comparison video out there. I wish everyone would employ this method. well done!
I just bought Samyang 2 month ago ...
I have no words ,really!
That lens surprise me a lot with image quality 🌝
My second FE mount lens was the Sigma. My first was the 200-600zoom. Rest of my gear is with Canon RF. So far enjoying the Sigma and the Sony. A bit of distortion on the wide end. Used the lens this June for family grads and proms Very happy with the eye focus and the Sigma sharpness.
what a good video comparing these 4 lenses! Thanks for the effort.
For me, I went with the Sigma. I would have gone with the GM II but couldn't justify the price difference. Very pleased with the Sigma. Great Video! Thanks!
Holy wow man, this review is AMAZING!!!! Subbed, new fan!
Your use of the split screens places this review at the top tier - great job! The GM II is tempting but its hard to justify the cost so I'm strongly considering the Sigma.
If you care about cost and value, why not pick the Samyang kicking Sigma's dust gathering beast in sharpness and autofocus? lmao yeah price too
Absolutely superb review, thank you. Purchasing the mark II now :)
You can set up the custom switch (normally MF / Aperture) on the Samyang to act as an AF/MF switch... also you can have Linear / Non-Linear mode dedicated on that switch... Hence in a way it's better than an old fashioned AF/MF switch (that most of the time ppl don't use)
Nice comparison! Made up my mind on getting the Samyang.
Love the new GM, mostly because the sigma is now on sale ✅
I'm looking forward to buy the Samyang for my 7III. Thx for the info!
Samyang, a small Korean company with a short history, surpasses Japanese giants Sony and Sigma in optical performance. If Samyang had sufficient funds, it would be excellent in design and marketing.
🙂
The 24-70 is built terribly it has a almost 85% chance of breaking within the first 3 months of owning
@@DeshayTheLegend lol on what do you base this? I’ve been heavy using over a year and have two colleagues who used them even longer. No issues yet.
@@mr.dikkens this lens hasn’t even been out for a year lmao
@@DeshayTheLegend where do you get that 85% from? so there has been 100 people buying the lens and it broke for 85 people? stop talking out of ur ass and show us paper on why its a bad lens and going to brake
this might be a really stupid question, but what about attaching a matte box to the lenses?
something like the tilta mirage? they claim you can attach them and it's alright for the lenses, but would it not stress the crap out of the gears?
I got the Samyang for my sony a7iv and loving it so far
be carefull the bayonette screws brake fast
Thank you sir, from NZ. Am getting the Samyang.
@ProAV, I really enjoy your comparison. Would be very helpful if you could compare several 35mm lens (e.g. Samyang FE 35mm II, Sony 35mm, SIgma 35mm). thanks
I'm still a bit hesitant to get a zoom, I like primes and have mainly used them albeit cheap ones. IS worth just getting a GM prime for cheaper than these zooms? 24mm or 35mm for good all rounder/short films. Thanks in advance. Great vid.
Great video!! You need to update this with the new GMII
I have used the sigma over and over and I love it.
Always good to hear!
Carl
I hope they do a mk II Samyang and can get weight down to say 850g, add programmable buttons, AF-MF switch faster linera AF motors, and not compromise the excellent IQ. Even if it were another $200 dollars it would be a bargain compared to the Sony's. Sigma's AF is a bit slow for my liking and corners were pretty poor wide open. A shame you didn't also try the Tamron 28-75 G2 as that is probably the lens I would go for. Just waiting for the rumoured 17-28 G2 to drop or see how the Sigma 16-28 performs.
i miss 24mm on 28mm-75mm tamron
I'm so used buttons on my camera that I don't even realize my lenses have buttons of their own. Therefore I prefer a clean, clutter-free design.
Hello, It is now 2 years since you posted this video and the new Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN ll has just been released. Have you tried another Sony 24-70 F2.8 GM ll to compare the par focal results you initially observed? Have or will you test the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN ll to compare the par focal zoom performance? Thoughts on par focal performance of the 24-70 F2.8 lens? -Randy
The new G Master 24/70mm f/2.8 hands down.
It is a fantastic lens, even if it is significantly more expensive than the others
Carl
For Price, Value, Performance, Sigma is Clear Winner here. pair with my A7III. It's Razor Sharp, AF is Good, Fast AF, Build Like A Thank and looks Pro.
I Won't spend much money with the same focal lenght, same aperture, and No OSS. So Sigma is better choice.
My only Cons : it is Heavy.
Which Sony body did you use for this test? Sony A7siii ?
Why does lens colour matter if you shoot raw?
Great comparison, I was not aware there is a color difference between all those lenses. Does AWB equalize these color shifts or is there is a still difference on the yellow-blue and green-magenta axis even when using AWB?
Yes it will to an extent.
Carl
This is the only reason am hesitant in getting the sigma yet.
You forgot to include the Tamron 28-75 or whatever
Is good lens
since when did number of aperture blades dictate bokeh quality? All it affects is the shape, whether or not the bokeh ball is evenly shaded makes all the difference and has NOTHING to do with how many blades you have.
Bought the new Sony and found it was not even remotely parfocal (focused at 70mm camera reported 5m distance correctly, zoomed out at 24mm needed large focus adjustment and camera reported distance as infinity!). I immediately sent the lens back and am waiting on a replacement. Have to see if another copy is any better.
Any updates on this yet? 👀
@@Gr33n1872 Second copy provided a small improvement. This lens design is nowhere near parfocal (nor does it claim to be). The mark 1 version of this lens that I owned was much better in this area. Camera reported focal distance also can be quite inaccurate. I love the weight reduction and image quality so I have chosen to overlook these shortcomings!
@@stever.8013 Thank you for the update. I agree, for the weight and size alone, I would definitely overlook those as well.
It is clear that when it comes to reviews that no one does their homework with Samyang's custom switch and what it does. Because you can program it to work as both a manual/auto focus switch as well as using it as a aperture ring and even both at once.
yeah but do i need that weird dock that they sell to do that, or can we just use firmware?
@@grey.fox. unfortunately you do need the dock for this. It would be nice if they could fit a USB port, like Tamron, it would make it so much more convenient.
Also the specs sheets and promo of Samyang's statet the lens as parfocal. Why where isn't?
I’ll definitely buy the Samyang. That’s the lens for me, that shows so much value for money.
Hey, how's it going with the Samyang? I'm thinking of getting it
have you bought it? what is your verdict?
@@jaipalreddy4894 I bought it, it's a great lens with great picture quality and you can't beat it for its price point. It is on the heavier side, but it shouldn't be a problem unless you're gonna be using it for the whole day non-stop. Recommend
@@jaipalreddy4894 hey there. Yeah, it does certainly well, especially when you compare the price point against the other 24-70’s. So I can definitely recommend the lens, and it’s very sharp and the AF is fine, especially when it’s a non-native lens. I have the Sony 24-70 MKII as well now but the Samyang is something different when u use it.
Getting the samyang today. Will use it for a shoot tomorrow. I’ll let you guys know. Gonna use it for my FX3 and a7iv
i want a stabilised 24-70 2.8 please!!! thank you
Okay, go tell the manufacturers then..
Being completely honest on f2.8 bokeh is barely noticable
first review that say that samyang sharper in the corners than sigma.
Sigma, a glass I hate to love….. Their unresolved dust issue is just a pain
has long been resolved, since # 5565xxxx
tamron ?
Is the parfocal test on af or mf?
Love the sigma!
What makes you lean towards the sigma?
Carl
@@ProAVTV price / performance, didn't feel like the 24-70 GM I was worth 2200, and the sigma felt like "95%" of The Sony for half the price. Ended up preferring the colors from the sigma.
The new GM 2 looks interesting, love how they have an aperture ring now. But I can't afford that lens so I'll stay with the sigma haha
I agree! The Sony II is a better lens for sure, but the sigma is half the price and certainly not half the quality. Excellent value for money.
Carl
As much as I love the price & look of the Sigma, the reversed focus/zoom rings is a dealbreaker for me. I tried it once & it’s too frustrating to use. Kept using the zoom when I wanted to focus, & kept focusing when I wanted to zoom. Really messes up shots when you’re doing ENG or events/concerts when you only get 1 take at a shot.
The Sigma zoom / focus rings are the normal set up ? and the zoom actually goes the same way as a cine zoom, unlike the Sonys ..
the Samyang was a really good lens for the short time that I had it- was a bit
heavy though- but I liked it a lot. image quality and lens performance
were excellent... however, there are two really huge problems with it:
first, is that the mounting plate is screwed into four small plastic
posts- this is all that is holding your lens onto your camera. so let's
say you trip and fall and you bang your lens on the ground (which I've
done with my sony 28-70mm kit lens- but it still works perfectly), or if
your tripod with your camera falls, as mine did, the plastic posts will
simply break on impact and your lens will just snap straight off your
camera. the second problem is trying to get that repaired. it will not
go well because repair shops cannot get any parts for your lens, and
Samyang has only one location in the US to fix the things covered by
their warranty... so ultimately you'll learn that you've bought a $1000
disposable lens... a real shame because I would have easily replaced it
with another. Instead, though I'm gonna miss the 4mm on the wide end, I
got the Tamron.
"...the plastic posts will simply break on impact and your lens will just snap straight off your camera." Speaking from experience (Olympus EM1ii & 12-100), that's what you want to happen. The alternative is your lens is built rock solid to the lens flange and it bends or rips the mount out of your a1/a9/A7r/A7. Olympus re-attached my lens flange for a few hundred dollars.
same happened to me, my samyang fell with the tripod (20 cm from the ground) and the screws broke. the image quality was so good. its hard to justify the price for the sony gm ii :(
Your putting down the same review on every review video. Looks like you work for Tamron....
Sigma all day every day....maybe I'm partial because that's the one I own haha
Zoom it down. Never got to see a true size comparison since you kept it leveled…
Samyang is the best
samyang is the best. surprising
Does sony 24 70 2.8 have internal stabilization
No, none of these lenses have OSS.
Your site doesn’t work
Neither of those zoom Lenses ! Always Prime Lenses for me ! Sony 14mm 1.8 GM, Sony 24mm 1.4 GM, Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical, Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8, Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0 and Sony 135mm 1.8 on Sony A7RIV and A7RIVA.
Sure, if you have the money, and the space to carry that around.
better start exercising carrying 1kg all day
Sony pro lens outperformed by the budget Samyang LMAO