Sony G 24mm f2.8, 40mm f2.5 & 50mm f2.5 Lens Review - Photo & AF Video Comparisons
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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I hope you all enjoy today's review video of these 3 new compact lenses from Sony. I shot all of the AF video examples + the photos at the photoshoot on the Sony A7C. We also compare these 3 lenses to:
Tamron 24mm f2.8, Tamron 35mm f2.8, Samyang 18mm f1.8, Sony G 20mm f1.8, Fujifilm XF 23mm f2, Zeiss 55mm f1.8 and Sony 28mm f2.
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Thank you Sony Australia for getting these 3 lenses in my hands early - all opinions are my own in this video :)
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a7c with the 40 mm is probably one of the best street fullframe combos on the market
35 2.8 better
@@marumaruko6512 no
No. A7cr is better.
@@__Mr.White__is the A7CR battery life comparable to the A7C battery life? I'm assuming the much bigger files take a bit more computing power to write.
Nah,that shitty rear lcd
Appreciate the field tests. I really like the compact size that is less intruding. Also I didn’t know A7c shutter sounds so well until this video. :)
Yay! I love how you get early access and we can see the review on the announced day.
Thanks for the review very well done! And great shots as usual.
the 40mm... i love i love it love it i love it!!!
I'm so jealous. I wish nikon had some compact lenses like this. Thank you so much for sharing this comparison. This really makes me want to get the a7c. It's so freaking cute and compact more so now with these new lenses. I feel like these would be ideal for travel. By the way Dan is doing so well on these videos. I'm loving the lighting in your office as well ☺️.
Thank you Julia for the comparison! But i have one thing that I don’t like
When you compare G 50 mm f2.5 with the ZA 55 mm f1.8 the background distance with model is different, it’s clearly look that the background on photo sample of G 50mm f2.5 is more far
Maybe next video i want to see the camparison betwen sony G 50 mm f2.5 vs ZA 50 mm f1.8 in your video!
Really informative, comprehensive review, as always! I had no idea these lenses existed, but it's really cool that they do. If I ever get an A7C for travel, that 40 might be on my list, though. I think 40mm is super unique and is a perfect blend of 35/50 if you're not sure which direction to go. Great photos as well. Last but not least, Lili is a fantastic model.
Appreciate all the work you put into your videos!
The million dollar question: for street photography which one is better, the ancient, but super sharp Zeiss 55/1.8 or this new Sony 50/2.5?
I’m having trouble with the same question!
Excellent review, you compared to all related lenses in one video, which is amazing. 👍
Your review is great with real world shots
5:07 Awesome shot ! I am continually impressed by the perfect location you choose for a perfect result. 👏
Stop teasing us with the Yashica. 😄 Can't wait for the related video.
Finally a video test with these lenses ON an A7C! Thanks for this.
After Ill get my A7c Im planning to get That 24m 2.8, 35mm 1.8, 55mm 1.8 & 85mm 1.8
I loved the video, it's everything I needed to know about these lenses, thanks!
Best review of these lenses. Ty.
Hi Julia, how are you! Fantastic review as usual! I love your videos and photos! Just want to ask if you could make a comparison between 50mm f2.5 G vs 55mm f1.8 Zeiss! I’m having a hard time choosing which one to buy, specially for street and portraits. I also like to keep my gear small, but I really don’t know!! Thanks a lot! Cheers!
Same question here
I am happy if Julia reply us soon
It would be interesting to see the comparison of Batis 40mm with the Sony one.
Perfect review as usual
You're amazing! this is exactly what i needed
I love 40mm focal length.
Hi Julia - As always, great review! I realize that these lenses ae compact but, I wonder about the IQ and AF differences between these new lenses and the 28-75mm f/2.8 Tamron lens...
Meant to throw the Tamron 20mm 24mm & 35mm f2.8 into the mix also!
I love 40mm lenses ! I own a sigma art 40mm 1.4 for Sony e mount. The sharped portrait lens I’ve ever used. And that for 750€/$ it’s insane 🥰
No doubt tools are part of the photography but it is the photographer who balance all these to capture best photos.
Great review, great pics. I bought the 24mm.
Thank you so much, now I know I like the 40 mm much more than the 50
The lenses look very good. Comparison with sony 35 1.8, sigma 35 2.0 or samyang 35 1.8 would be great!
sony really said oh you got taxes back? here are some awesome lens at great price.
The stimulus lens pack.
Thanks for the review. Love that Sony is pushing out so much stuff, though I wish they would allocate resources better (e.g., I don't think we needed the fx3, and if they'd just spent more on the 35mm GM to get rid of the focus breathing, I would have bought it).
The new lenses seem fine for a lightweight kit, but for me personally, with primes I want f1.8 so low light isn't as much of a challenge. I have the Sony 85, 55 and 35 f1.8 and they are small enough. If I get the 20mm G it'll complete my night time travel kit.
They should have made them 1.8. 2.5 and 2.8 for $600 is bullshit. Might as well get the Tamron zooms.
Same I was a bit disapointed to learn they are only 2.5 / 2.8
I wish they made them 1.8, that would be such a good combo with the A7C.
I have the Sony 50mm f/1.8 which is pretty okay (loud autofocus is my main complain), how is the 55 and the 35 ? Which one are you using more ?
@@DeluXeZ3niiTh - The 55 is very sharp and I like the look. My only quibble with it is tiny bits of flare sneaking in at night. I usually don't notice until I'm in post. The 35 is sharp and I use the focal length more, but it doesn't have as much character as the 55, or even the 85mm. When light is not an issue I won't even bother to take my 16-35 zoom off in favor of the 35 prime. Maybe its me being lazy, but the 35mm f1.8 doesn't really flip my switch like other primes I carry.
The 40mm and 50mm f2.5 are in awkward position to compete with either cheaper or faster Sony lenses. The advantages are size and fast focusing. The 24mm f2.8, in my opinion, is in a comfortable position comparing to 24mm f1,4 GM. I recently bought this 40mm f2.5 to use on A7C and APSC because I don’t have a small 40 or 35mm. The 50mm is not enough to replace 55mm f1.8 not to mention 50mm f1.2, the 24mm f2.8 is not an alternative to 24mm f1.4. After using the 40mm a short period of time, I like it more than the original reason to buy it, it balances well on A7C, focus very fast and accurate, at F4, it is very competent procuring great images. However, I don’t like it on A7R4, cropping in shows some color and distortion imperfection and I prefer a bigger lens to balance the body. It works good and looks great on Hasselblad Lunar (Sony Nex 7 inside) as a 60mm. I use it primary for street shooting, the small size doesn’t scare people and fast focusing captures moment nicely. The magnification and minimum shooting distance are proper for indoor and closeup. It does focus breath heavily, it doesn’t bother me since I don’t do video.
Hello! Do you mean A7R4 with 61 million matrix? Do you think it will perform well with a 33 mil matrix (Sony A7 IV)? Thank you!
Great video! Looking forward to the video settings for the a7c!
Brilliant comparison, with my 7C, I have 85mm1.8 & 14mm 1.4GM, really struggle to get 24mm2.8 or 40mm2.5 or 35mm1.8 to complete my prime lenses
Thank you for all the great videos you have and are currently putting out, Julia. I love the 50mm G, f2.5 for it’s wonderfully small size, exceptionally sharp quality, lazer precise auto focus, and brilliant contrast and color reproduction. I own it and no doubt would buy it again! I really want to like the 24mm, f2.8 but just can’t get past the barrel distortion that shows up in photos, (not in videos or jpegs). You mentioned you were interested in this lens. Do you own it? How do you deal with the distortion? Again, nice review. These videos don’t make themselves and you did a great job showing them off.
I’m curious to see how the 40mm f2.5 compares to Samyang 35mm f2.8. Because if we’re prioritizing form factor, the Samyang 35 still seems more compelling especially given the pricing. Interested to know the difference in sharpness and autofocus.
the 40mm 2.5 is way more impressive in every way from the Samyang 35mm 2.8. I do own both and now never use the Samyang. The Sony is much sharper, cleaner colors, snappy autofocus, better bokeh (the 40mm helps compress for more bokeh too) The build quality is better than the GM lenses as well.
@@michaelneumann1865 I too have since played with both! CAN'T STAND the Samyang 35 2.8. What was I thinking even asking this LOL. Mostly I hate the softness, flaring, and desaturation the Samyang has. Didn't realize how much of the moment I was losing to the Samyang's almost filter-esque image quality.
Thank you for this information and for the experience and guidance
24 for video n 50 or portrait, thats so perfect
hope in the future u can review the new sigma contemporary line 35 f2 - 45 f2 and a special on 65 f2
Julia, excellent reviews and lessons as usual. I have the Sony A7C and just got the Sony 85mm f1.8. I have the new Sony 24mm f2.8 pre-ordered (vlogging and landscapes). I have also been thinking about the Sony 40mm or 50mm to kind of split the difference between the 24 and 85. - kind of an "all purpose" lens. I do both photos and videos and I like the lightweight setup (which is why I left the Canon DSLR world a few years ago). With your favorite lens being a 35mm f1.4, I'm guessing you may lean more toward the 40mm if you were going to get one of these for a small lightweight travel setup. I am leaning toward the 50mm as it seems to be in more in the middle 24+26 = 50 + 35 = 85. Don't think I can go wrong either way, but wondered what you would think about if you wanted to pick between these two lenses if you could only have one on your A7C?
So very helpful !!
honest review, model and photographer great!
Great video Julia (as usual). I too was a little confused as to why they brought out a 40mm and a 50mm…? Maybe you could chat with Sony for some of their insights?
Thank you
40mm is the better focal length ❤️
(Samyang 45mm should be reminded for its "very nice" rendering, less costly, etc.
The MF Voightlander f/1.2 ..is manual, also interesting rendering.)
Ok now we need an updated office tour. Second, instant photography challenge. Which camera are you using? 👀
A7siii
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hope they do also 85 or 70mm 2.8 or 3.2
Can you do the best 3 lenses that matches A6700 and also explain why it is a good idea to use a full frame lenses on an Abs camera 😋👍
These lenses are very affordable. I can't believe it! I want one!
They're really not though, considering that they're f2.8 and f2.5. They should be $400 tops, imho.
Good review.
Nice video , especially compare the 50 with the 55 , but i would like to know pleased how thay compare 're focus speed?
Thank you!
Thank you for the great video. What can you say more specifically about this lens? I'm thinking about her. How does he cope in the evening or in the building? Is it worth paying extra money for Sony 1.4 G? I would be grateful if you write a few words.
All three lenses are great in general, but G 50mm f2.5 is more "artistic" in my opinion, especially in bokeh.
By the way, dear Julia, why wouldn't you make the video about shooting on that sweet Yashica film camera? 😏
Hello. i’m korean fan about your youtube video. thank you for the new lens review. I want to know how can you take a video during the take a picture at once. did you use any device to take a video? i don’t see any ninja recorder with your a7c in this video. can you tell me about it?
I really really wish you could do a 35mm vs 40mm comparison like the 28/35 one you did. Not a lot of videos are made about those. People always compare 24/35/50 🤷♂️
@bananapubesprincess6486 At the risk of sounding sacrilegious to purists, with my full frame Sony A74’s APSC 35mm, punch in, crop mode I have a hard time understanding the 35mm and 40 mm focal lengths. With photos I sacrifice megapixels but can punch in on my 24 mm and get the 35 mm, (36mm) perspective. No penalty at all when punching in and shooting 4k video. I have a 50mm, so punching in on my 24 mm I don’t feel I need to buy a 35 mm. Can you explain what I’m missing?
I love the model
She is superbly beautiful
Usefull! (Spent some long breathtaking minutes in search of Samyang 18/1.8 :)))
Hahah sorry 😅 maybe one day!
does 40mm have lot of distortion for close up compared to 50mm?
Hey Julia.. an amazing video as always. I want to start my beauty makeup tutorial channel and would be borrowing my husband's sony a7c which lens would you recommend?
Was that an atomos underneath your cam to record the screen?
Thanks for very good review.. IMHO, Unedited Sony color is quite horrible, especially skin tone.. But your LR preset is beautiful, but still cant completely get rid of strange skintone color.. But good job to Sony for bringing in new compact lens..
Someone call the police, Sony just stole Sigma's small lens lineup!😄
Seriously though, this is what I was hoping for when mirrorless cameras became mainstream. Love that the lens makers are going down this route. Just waiting for Nikon to get the memo now😄
Im your fan since 2017
i was thinking of switching from Canon to Sony for my shoots :)
thats lens is nice for video creating. .. or broll for model or subejct ...
How much?? I’ve already adapted my Canon 40mm 2.8 to my Sony A7ii. Hope you do a comparison to this new Sony 40mm 2.5 :)
These are all the same price: $599
@@robertpayne8762 got the Canon 40mm + Sony af adapter for around $200
@@robertpayne8762 Afro is talking about the comparison between the canon 40 and sony 40.
I did have the Canon 40 with my MC-11 adapter on my Sony a7rii. Enjoyed it, but I find the AF is cleaner and better on the sony 40mm. And even though the Canon 40 is sharp, I find the Sony a bit sharper. Plus, when I was using the Canon, I didn't have Eye AF where I do on the Sony 40. But there is no question that the Canon 40mm is a sharp little lens just like the Canon 50mm 1.8 is.
What is your thoughts on the long term affect of compact towards Sony. Are they planning to make more compact. Maybe even a successor to 7C Mark2.
This will depend on if sales are good, haha.
Hi Julia. I have not watched all your videos yet so I apologize if this is answered elsewhere. I am interested in a camera strap like you use and I looked on Amazon but they had quite poor reviews. Clasps breaking and the leather breaking and peeling. Do you have this in one of your “in my camera bag” videos or can you let me know what you use?
It is interesting video! How’s difference of definition or sharpness between zeiss 55.8 and new 50mm f2.5 g lens?
Considering getting this lens (dying at trying to find the most compact lens for A7III). Can anyone share which would be more suitable for filming at the gym? or will a lower F stop work better?
(but the lens will be bigger and makes the camera more obvious)
Do you think using the 50mm is good to use for a video of dancers?
When you said Samyang 18mm f1.8 did you mean 2.8? I have the 2.8 but i cant find a 1.8 version
1:08 Samyang 18mm f1.8? That would probably be the fastest 18mm ever ^_^
Hehe must be just a typo, yes? For the 18mm 2.8?
Can you tell me what is taped under your camera please?
Really want to know as well. Is it like a wireless trigger. Or portable SSD?
Thanks! Just found out about these today. I got tired of the missed focus and soft photos on my Samyang 1.4 primes. Sold them all and ordered the 50 2.5 today!. Id rather have the better build quality, faster and more accurate AF and sharper images in a smaller and lighter package then a faster aperture. These look awesome from everything Ive seen so far, like cheaper mini GM lenses, looking forward to it. Also looking forward to trying that new Sigma 90 2.8 coming out next week. Have you tested that one yet?
Nice
Dear Julia which lenshood is on the 24mm is the first seconds of the video?
May i know if you are recording with the 24mm does it show strong distortion? Since i saw another review that the raw files coming from this lens is terrible with the distortion
40mm f2.5 or 35 f1.8?
Do you always match ur shutter speed with ur iso?
Wish to have compassion between Sony 40 f2.5G vs Sony 35 F1.8. We expected G should have f1.8
Sorry is that samyang 18mm f1. 8? I never heard that for sony. Maybe 2.8. Right?
Yes it’s a 2.8, made a mistake in my video :(
are you moving gear from Canon to Sony ? why ?
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I'm thinking about it ... would you sell the Sony GM 24-70 2.8 to get this SONY GM 24 MM 1.4?
Hmm it really depends on what you shoot and how you are currently using your 24-70. The zoom lens is nice because you have so much variety in one lens from wide to a more portrait focal length.. whereas the prime is only 24. If you use your zoom more on the wider end then it could be an idea! You will definitely have a lighter set up too if that’s what you’re after.
@@juliatrotti and what would your preference be? Thanks
wait how did you record what your camera sees ;O
I wanna know it too lol
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Seems like the 55 ZA blows away the 50 G.
I have had both and now just have the 50G. To me the 50 is just as sharp and more modern. The 55 is becoming a little bit dated now (still a good lens though). I don't really miss my 55 at all. I use different lenses for portraits where the 55 would mostly shine, but as they say, "to each, their own."
Do you recommend to buy 50 2.5 G or 55 1.8 ZA? Everything I’ve heard is that the Zeiss is better, but still don’t know! Please help!
@@matiasroman2081 The 55 is faster and sharper but the 50 has more features. Depends on your needs.
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35 mm 85 mm I like
What's the point? Not fast and compact enough, and price is not low
Indeed, what is the point of this comment? I presume you mean they don't fit your needs. I'm sure Sony will apologise for this oversight in due course. For me, as a photographer, they are appealing for street work. High quality construction, compact, fast enough and sharp. I don't need them all and l already have a good range of Zeiss Batis and Loxia. I can afford to buy one and probably will. That's my point.
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$600 kinda steep.
At such aperture values, the use of a zoom lens is already justified