I'm enjoying this lens on my A7C. I also have the 17-28 and nothing wrong with its IQ but I found that I always wanted it to go longer and 20mm is just fine for me on the wide end. I am pairing the 20-40 up with either my 85f1.8 prime or my Tamron 28-200 for a great lightweight travel kit.
You got yourself a sweet setup honestly! I wish they make the a7c with the specs of the a7iv! Would be so cool! Love the size of it for compact on the go
@@EasyTigerCreative I am hoping that the next iteration of the the A7C ( ii) will have most of the a7iv specs and a better EVF. Sony, take my money! I love the form factor of the A7C.
I had the 16-28 f/2.8 GM and downsized to the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 I like the compact size over the GM and generally it's great I do miss the 35mm on the long end too much tho, I would love to have 40mm on the long end; I'll probably switch again to this lens, it seems like the perfect fit!
NICE! This lens is a great range for run n gun video... If i never had the 20G i'd get it in a heart beat but i pair it with the 35GM and id miss the on lens controls. One for the future for sure tho. Keep up the great work!
Definitely! I’m currently editing a video about using it for a one lens and one camera setup! Im excited to share it once I’m done with that. Definitely loving the lens so far!
Thank you for this review! You really helped me with wich lens i'm going to invest in. I'm definitely going with the Tamron 20-40mm. Also going to try the Monitor+ app as well 🙌
Nice video as always. Great practical examples. I have the 17-28 and after shooting with the 20-40 for a few weeks, I am thinking of switching too. It pairs perfectly with the 35-150 which I have also tested and love but do not own. I currently own the 28-75G2 and the 70-180 G1. So my three lens set up would become a two lens set up!
Thank you so much! And I use the moment variable nd filters 2-5 stops and also a cinebloom 10% to add the softer look. You’d be covered with the outdoor shoots with that! I’ve also been using the freewell variable ND Mist filter 2-5! It’s only like $100 and it’s worked nicely too for photo and video!
I have a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 with the VXD sensor. And I really get that fast, accurate focus. I would love to have a 17-28 f/2.8 VXD. Do you believe this is possible??
I wouldn’t switch my 17-28 for this new 20-40. The 17-28 has better internal zoom for my gimbal. 17 is great for vlog and architecture. The 17-28 is more expensive and it’s not for nothing..the quality of 17-28 is better than the 20-40. Some reviewer have notice few issues with the 20-40 like losing focus during zoom for example. But my main usage of the 17-28 is with the gimbal, and i can change the zoom without forcing my gimbal motors.
Thanks for this short minireview! Seems like it would team up perfectly with my 35-150 (as you also said) Just 2 lenses to cover the entire range of 20-150 will be a dream!🤩👌🏼Just sorry that itś way more expensive in europe than US. Here itś like 11000$ 😓
@@EasyTigerCreative Yeah, I will keep looking for it and hope to get it at least a bit cheaper. Hehe I can almost get away with a better deal, just jumping on a plane from Sweden to NY with current pricedifference😂But maybe I should not complain too much. I managed to buy the 35-150 at a great discountprice. Gave only 1590$ brand new!😇👌🏼 Take care Kevin, and keep up your good work! Really enjoy watching all your interesting content👏🏼Thanks
Hi! I have this lens, and I have heard that there is vignetting at 20mm with a 67mm nd filter. I'm also worried about there being vignetting if I use a step up ring. What nd filter and/or step up ring do you use with this lens? I was looking at getting the Polar Pro Peter McKinnon filter with mist. Should I get that (if so what size), or should I get a different filter? Thanks!
given you have used both A7S3 and A7IV, which one u would recommend as a travel hybrid camera ? a7c mark 2 or ZVE1. i think that having view finder will help me in seeing my composition better since i need to wear glasses to read. or u think that would not really matter since i will need these to read from LCD menu on both cameras
If you want a hybrid camera for travel I’d get the a7cii! You get an actual photo camera with great video still since you have a shutter curtain vs I believe only the electronic one with the zv E1. I’ve used my a7iv a lot when out traveling as my one camera setup for photo and video and it’s been perfect honestly!
Thanks very helpful, Im looking at getting the A7R5 and the 20-40. Im hoping the 30mp crop will give me a 60mm. It's the new rear screen that sold it to me, plus I believe the auto white balance actually is usable on the A7R5 according to a few reviews. I currently work with 20mm for interior (not to distorted) 24mm (small groups of people - plus environment portrait) 50mm (product and portrait). My work is now predominantly social media (vertical - horizontal) so I have to work fast, and I'm really tired of changing lenses.
@@EasyTigerCreative thanks - just watched it very helpful again. I don't know if Im rating the tilt/swivel screen on the A7R5 to highly or not, but often when I do my event work as soon as I put my camera to my eye people start behaving differently, my idea was that I can shoot from my hip or chest either in horizontal or vertical easier with that screen design
@Easy Tiger Creative oh that would be epic I got a 17-28 through rent a center not recommended but we don't make a lot and would have ended up paying 2500 for it so we gave it back and Long story short we got scammed by mercari in my search I found the 20-40 but all I wanted to see was the difference on the wide end from the same beginning spot if that makes sense like how much of a difference is it between 17 and 20
@@art_by_adrian2913 ah so basically like how much you would be missing on the wider section at 17 vs 20 to see if it makes sense to give it up or not right?
@@selishots hmm i personally haven’t noticed that but i also am used to a 2.8 due to the 17-28 haha so maybe could have been and i didn’t noticed but no clue!
what nd filter size should i get for the tamron 20-40? i've watched other videos and they said 67ring size creates vignetting. should i get 72 or 77 instead?
The Tamron for sure, because better bokeh and better low light shooting is more needed when we use a mirrorless camera, otherwise I would go to use a phone for shooting
17-28 is a little too limited for me. I like it but i dont use it that much. Pkus there sre newer lenses that i can spend that money on. Time to say goodbye.
What do you think of this lens? Is it something you’d consider getting? Let me know! 😊
check the sound...some issues
@@strippedlist where was the issue? That would help me out! Thank you
@@strippedlist never mind just found it haha no clue what happened with that part of the sound.
@@EasyTigerCreative probably conversion on youtube
The 20-40 has a yellow cast as i see it, maybe i am wrong
I'm enjoying this lens on my A7C. I also have the 17-28 and nothing wrong with its IQ but I found that I always wanted it to go longer and 20mm is just fine for me on the wide end. I am pairing the 20-40 up with either my 85f1.8 prime or my Tamron 28-200 for a great lightweight travel kit.
You got yourself a sweet setup honestly! I wish they make the a7c with the specs of the a7iv! Would be so cool! Love the size of it for compact on the go
@@EasyTigerCreative I am hoping that the next iteration of the the A7C ( ii) will have most of the a7iv specs and a better EVF. Sony, take my money!
I love the form factor of the A7C.
@@chryseass.5143 I don’t blame you! It would be a sweet camera! Definitely would be a great camera to have if they can give us that!
@@EasyTigerCreative They did :) a7c II
Just bought this lens for my A7IV, and after 2 days of use, I love it.
My 17-28 and 28-75 G2 are going away to new happy owner(s)
That’s awesome!! Congrats on the setup 😁
I had the 16-28 f/2.8 GM and downsized to the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 I like the compact size over the GM and generally it's great I do miss the 35mm on the long end too much tho, I would love to have 40mm on the long end; I'll probably switch again to this lens, it seems like the perfect fit!
Definitely can understand that! I do love this 20-40! Use it every time I’m out doing videos, photos and condensing down when needed.
Great. also you can use crop mode on A7iv to get 60mm focal length at 40mm . so you have a 20-60mm lens actually which is awesome
Very true!!
NICE! This lens is a great range for run n gun video... If i never had the 20G i'd get it in a heart beat but i pair it with the 35GM and id miss the on lens controls. One for the future for sure tho. Keep up the great work!
Definitely! I’m currently editing a video about using it for a one lens and one camera setup! Im excited to share it once I’m done with that. Definitely loving the lens so far!
Thank you for this review! You really helped me with wich lens i'm going to invest in. I'm definitely going with the Tamron 20-40mm. Also going to try the Monitor+ app as well 🙌
So glad to hear! 😁
Nice video as always. Great practical examples. I have the 17-28 and after shooting with the 20-40 for a few weeks, I am thinking of switching too. It pairs perfectly with the 35-150 which I have also tested and love but do not own. I currently own the 28-75G2 and the 70-180 G1. So my three lens set up would become a two lens set up!
That would be a great move on that!
thanks for doing this video! helps a lot. I do think tho that comparing using two diff camera bodies isnt a good repesentation of the lens
Glad it helped! And just using the gear available to me to make the video so had to use what I got haha
Thanks for the comparison!
Thanks for watching!! 😁
Nice review brother! May I ask which filter can you recommend for hybrid shooting mostly outdoors and for some video vlogs?
Thank you so much! And I use the moment variable nd filters 2-5 stops and also a cinebloom 10% to add the softer look. You’d be covered with the outdoor shoots with that! I’ve also been using the freewell variable ND Mist filter 2-5! It’s only like $100 and it’s worked nicely too for photo and video!
I have a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 with the VXD sensor. And I really get that fast, accurate focus. I would love to have a 17-28 f/2.8 VXD. Do you believe this is possible??
I don’t see why not! I’m sure the 17-28 is due for an update!
I wouldn’t switch my 17-28 for this new 20-40. The 17-28 has better internal zoom for my gimbal. 17 is great for vlog and architecture. The 17-28 is more expensive and it’s not for nothing..the quality of 17-28 is better than the 20-40. Some reviewer have notice few issues with the 20-40 like losing focus during zoom for example.
But my main usage of the 17-28 is with the gimbal, and i can change the zoom without forcing my gimbal motors.
As long as the 17-28 works for you that’s all that matters! The 20-40 has been working great for me honestly.
Wow the 20-40 is much smaller. I was going to buy the 17 but now am considering this.
Definitely recommend the 20-40 if you’re wanting a little more range to the 40mm. I’m fine with giving up 3mm in the wide side to get more range!
Thanks for this short minireview! Seems like it would team up perfectly with my 35-150 (as you also said) Just 2 lenses to cover the entire range of 20-150 will be a dream!🤩👌🏼Just sorry that itś way more expensive in europe than US. Here itś like 11000$ 😓
You’re welcome! Hopefully you’ll be able to get it cheaper somehow in Europe! Definitely a great combo with the 35-150!
@@EasyTigerCreative Yeah, I will keep looking for it and hope to get it at least a bit cheaper. Hehe I can almost get away with a better deal, just jumping on a plane from Sweden to NY with current pricedifference😂But maybe I should not complain too much. I managed to buy the 35-150 at a great discountprice. Gave only 1590$ brand new!😇👌🏼
Take care Kevin, and keep up your good work! Really enjoy watching all your interesting content👏🏼Thanks
@@matsjonholt1789 well at least if you get it in NY you get a trip out of it where you could take some sweet photos 😏
@@EasyTigerCreative Hehe true true😅
Hi! I have this lens, and I have heard that there is vignetting at 20mm with a 67mm nd filter. I'm also worried about there being vignetting if I use a step up ring. What nd filter and/or step up ring do you use with this lens? I was looking at getting the Polar Pro Peter McKinnon filter with mist. Should I get that (if so what size), or should I get a different filter? Thanks!
I replied to you with the info on the other comment you left in my other video 😁
she's gorgeous!- the lens and the wife :)
Haha thank you!
given you have used both A7S3 and A7IV, which one u would recommend as a travel hybrid camera ? a7c mark 2 or ZVE1. i think that having view finder will help me in seeing my composition better since i need to wear glasses to read. or u think that would not really matter since i will need these to read from LCD menu on both cameras
If you want a hybrid camera for travel I’d get the a7cii! You get an actual photo camera with great video still since you have a shutter curtain vs I believe only the electronic one with the zv E1. I’ve used my a7iv a lot when out traveling as my one camera setup for photo and video and it’s been perfect honestly!
thank you so much
Thanks very helpful, Im looking at getting the A7R5 and the 20-40. Im hoping the 30mp crop will give me a 60mm.
It's the new rear screen that sold it to me, plus I believe the auto white balance actually is usable on the A7R5 according to a few reviews.
I currently work with 20mm for interior (not to distorted) 24mm (small groups of people - plus environment portrait) 50mm (product and portrait).
My work is now predominantly social media (vertical - horizontal) so I have to work fast, and I'm really tired of changing lenses.
That’ll be a sweet setup!! I did post a video using this lens with the a7iv where I use the 4k 60 cropped so you can see how it would look!
@@EasyTigerCreative thanks - just watched it very helpful again.
I don't know if Im rating the tilt/swivel screen on the A7R5 to highly or not, but often when I do my event work as soon as I put my camera to my eye people start behaving differently, my idea was that I can shoot from my hip or chest either in horizontal or vertical easier with that screen design
@@markshirley01 yea that tilt screen is awesome! I wish they would’ve put it on the a7siii and a7iv! Would be been so helpful!
I really want to see the 17 vs 20 min e will be primarily for photography
What exactly would you want to see? That way I could see if I can make a video on it.
@Easy Tiger Creative oh that would be epic I got a 17-28 through rent a center not recommended but we don't make a lot and would have ended up paying 2500 for it so we gave it back and Long story short we got scammed by mercari in my search I found the 20-40 but all I wanted to see was the difference on the wide end from the same beginning spot if that makes sense like how much of a difference is it between 17 and 20
@@art_by_adrian2913 ah so basically like how much you would be missing on the wider section at 17 vs 20 to see if it makes sense to give it up or not right?
I've been using this lens for a 2 weeks now. Preparing for a full review in a week or too! Do you find the lens feels a little dark for a 2.8?
A little dark how? I haven’t personally noticed that but haven’t really paid attention for that haha
@@EasyTigerCreative just performing a little darker then I'd expect a 2.8. could be totally in my head though
@@selishots hmm i personally haven’t noticed that but i also am used to a 2.8 due to the 17-28 haha so maybe could have been and i didn’t noticed but no clue!
@@EasyTigerCreative I think I'm just a bit spoilt by the F2 of the 35-150
@@selishots that could also be a reason! That 35mm at f2 is clutch haha
Bought this lens with a A7R5 - great combination - done 5 jobs and never taken it off.
That’s awesome! Sounds like a solid setup!
@@EasyTigerCreative £600 bargain
@@markshirley01 so true!!
what nd filter size should i get for the tamron 20-40? i've watched other videos and they said 67ring size creates vignetting. should i get 72 or 77 instead?
I use a step up ring and use an 82mm because my biggest thread size of my other lens is 82mm and it works fine!
Hello ! I think the colors in your film are very beautiful! I wonder if you can resell the colors? Looking forward to your response, Thank you
Thank you! I do sell my presets and LUTs at easytigercreativeco.com/shop/
Thank you for responding ! When buying "Lut" can I refer to your camera settings?
@@bifilm312 Would you mind elaborating on that? that way I can make sure I give you the correct answer to your question.
Did you have any issues with your monitor plus after the a74 update ? Mine is having issues connecting now
I actually have oddly enough. Like it wouldn’t show the screen sometimes. No issue with my a7siii oddly enough!
This or the Sony 20-70mm f/4 G? 🤔
100% id get the Tamron for f2.8 and the price! The f4 isn’t horrible but if you plan to shoot any low light it’s not the best!
The Tamron for sure, because better bokeh and better low light shooting is more needed when we use a mirrorless camera, otherwise I would go to use a phone for shooting
17-28 is a little too limited for me. I like it but i dont use it that much. Pkus there sre newer lenses that i can spend that money on. Time to say goodbye.
I feel you! I did the same haha
I am angry because your girlfriend is so pretty.
Good thing she’s my wife haha