As some have pointed out I forgot to include Fujifilm lenses to my list. That was by mistake, and there are fuji lenses that are suitable for astro. Instead of taking down the video and re-uploading it with those lenses I will add them here and on the article found on my website. Here are three native Fuji lenses that are suitable for astro: Fujifilm XF 14mm f2.8 R Fujifilm XF 18mm f2.0 R Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R All the DSLR-mounted APS-C lenses can also be adapted for Fuji along with the DSLR-mounted full-frame lenses. Some have also asked for Pentax lenses, and I will add those to my website article.

@PHlophe

3 жыл бұрын

this is a lovely list. you are the only one who focuses on a specific piece of equipment instead of dabbling with everything . Could we have a review of tilf shit lenses , please. many thanks

@suniljatt6707

3 жыл бұрын

Tamron 35mm vs sigma 35mm f1.4 which one lens is better?

@suniljatt6707

3 жыл бұрын

I have canon 6D mark ii is this camera good for astro photography

@junkinkwok1233

3 жыл бұрын

U missed the telephone lens for deepsky photography :3

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

@@junkinkwok1233 This video mainly focused on wide-angle astro. Deep-sky astro could be an entirely separate video ;)

Your use of graphics is so interesting and helpful. Too many reviewers spit out countless numbers to compare, but expect us to remember the numbers or write them down.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

Super clean video, well edited, and perfect script. I watch a lot of KZread, and I’m proud to say this is one of the finer productions on this platform, well done.

@Apalapse

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@chasingwildlife6584

2 жыл бұрын

Very true

I've just stumbled across this channel whilst looking for content for new Photographers. It's mustard, really useful information, pitched in a very easy to understand way, many thanks, good luck in the new job! I'm subscribed and working my way through the videos.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the content, more coming soon!

This video was really well produced! As a beginner for astro, the graphics and concise points really helped narrow down buying options. Thank you. Definitely hit the subscribe button.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it!

Wow!! That´s probably the best video on YT for astro lenses. Thanks so much! GREAT content.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! That means a lot! I plan on making another one soon!

THE RETURN OF THE KING

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha thank you.

This (and your previous review of astrophotography lenses) was incredibly comprehensive and useful! Thank you for what must have been and enormous amount of work to produce these. I'm not sure if this is your 'thing', but do you plan to do a review of telephoto lenses for deep sky astrophotography? I'd really love to see a review like that on your great channel. Thanks so much again for all the work you put into your content here and on your Web site! Keep up the amazing work.

so much work and information in it, incredible!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

i've watched this video a bunch of times for the great content, but just noticing how helpful the dots are this time around to be able to just glance over for my color and you not to have to go into it for each lens. great idea:)

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I'm glad the dots are helpful, they were a lot of work to edit in but I figured they would save some time for viewers. Take care!

Thank you so much for this series of vids, very helpful/informative.

I feel so much thankful for this video. I'm using this video for choosing which lens to buy for my first purchasing for both astro & daily lens and I really x 999 want to say thank you for all those info you're sharing with people around the world. Thanks again and I truly wish the best for your health in this horrible chaos _ from a happy South Korean 😄

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful!

Such a good job researching and making this whole video easy to watch and understand. Amazing job!

@Apalapse

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey, that was a really good review, well done! Any possibility of doing a similar review for the 70-600mm range of lenses??? Please??

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

I can definitely do that!

@chasingwildlife6584

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please. Great video style and quality. I was just a bit disappointed when I realised it ended at 50 mm.

Very informative, great content. Exactly what I was looking for. Keep it up bro.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

I had to hit that subscribe button - beautifully produced video 👌

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the sub!

Excellent video and welcome back.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for saving us a lot of time 🙌🏻

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Happy I could help!

Absolutely fantastic content. Keep up the awesome work.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment!

I really neede this. Thank you so much for taking the time, and effort to help all of us,cheers.

Great guide. I currently use the Laowa 15mm f2 and Sony 20mm f1.8 on my A7RIII. Fingers crossed for the 16mm f1.8 GM prime to be released in 2021.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am looking forward to the 16mm f1.8 GM as well - I'm guessing it will be a beast!

Thanks for the survey. Just a suggestion - Some of the photos of lenses in the video don’t match the text so it’s sometimes not clear what lens you are actually talking about. Also, I suspect most nightscapers would take exception to you disparaging their favourite Nikon 14-24mm zoom for DSLRs 😉. It’s been used to take more classic nightscape images than most of the lenses on your recommended list. The new Z mount version is better but that’s true of most of the new mirrorless lenses outperforming the older DSLR versions of the lenses.

I was wondering if you've ever tried a catadioptric lens with your camera for astrophotography. On paper, anyway, they seem like an ideal solution for those of use using star trackers with limited payload capacity: smaller and lighter than higher focal length prime telephoto lenses, and able to get to very high focal lengths. Don't see any reviews of them with cameras, though, so I'm a bit skeptical. Just wondering if you've had any experience with them. Thanks!

This video does such a great job of explaining. Thank you!

Awesome video!! Thanks a lot for the efforts and it is really helpful to me when selecting a lens to pick up for astrophotography!:D

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the vid!

Thank you for the very informative and helpful video. I own a Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 (A037) and use it on a Canon R6. It is great for landscape photography and I would like to know if it is also suitable for astrophotography or if I should buy a fixed focal length. Thanks in advance for your opinion.

Love you content. I could just imagine the hard work to make it but I do appreciate and its very useful. Tanks

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you like it! It does take a lot of time but it's worth it.

Thanks for these recommendations. It is clear that you spent a lot of time into this video and I appreciate it. I was wondering if you have heard much about the Sony 55mm 1.8's performance in terms of astro? I am trying to decide if I should go for the Sony 55mm 1.8 or the Sigma Art 50mm 1.4. The Sigma is just so much bigger with the E mount adapter. Thanks!

For Sony, now you have 50F1.2GM and 14F1.8GM. You can try them and maybe you can forget about the RF50F1.2 since you are a Sony user. Thanks for the comprehensive comparison and comments! Appreciate the effort.

Welcome back🙏🏻🙏🏻. Loved your detailed videos and thank you for the great content. I am getting sony a7iii and was wondering if I should get the kit (28-70mm) lens. I want to stat with one lens mainly for night sky photography but for normal daily photography as well. Which lens would you recommend upto $600 budget? Thanks again🙏🏻

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I'm assuming the 28-70 mm lens you're referring to is the Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (reviewed here: www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-28-70mm-f-3.5-5.6-OSS-Lens.aspx)? If so, then I would not recommend this lens since its optical performance is pretty poor compared to what you could by for $600. I would recommend the Sigma A 24-70 mm f/2.8 DG DN if you can expand your budget to around $900. The Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD has good center resolution performance but astro performance is not great. It is within your $600 budget, though. Another recommendation would be to look for a Tamron 15-30 mm f/2.8 which are selling for around $500 on eBay (www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=tamron+15-30mm+f2.8&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1). Pair that with a cheap adapter so that you can use it with the Sony, and you have an amazing astro setup. Also, a little "hack" you can use is buying one of these lenses on Amazon brand new to test it out, then returning it within 30 days. That way you can "rent" the lens for free (minus the upfront cost) and see if you like the optical quality.

Hey thanks so much for the very useful and educational video. I am currently trying out a more telephoto approach on astrophotography. I am quite happy with the results I get from my Canon EF 100mm F2.8 Macro L, but I am wondering if I might get better results with a Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art. I am searching for a lens that has far less aberrations than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 towards the edges of the frame. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

Even for me that I don't speak English, this video is clear and all your description are understandable for everyone, good video thx mate

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! That means a lot since I try to communicate everything with simple illustrations that transcend any single language. Thanks for watching!

This has become my go-to guide for astro lens as I'm looking ahead to investing in one. As a Nikon shooter, it does put a little bit of sour taste in my mouth. Can you elaborate on how their prime lens are bad for astro in general? And what would be the very best lens with a native mount for Nikon shooter in your opinion, or do folks like me should just adapt something from Canon/Sony?

Thank you for the quick comparisons and excellent points 👍🏽

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Of course, I'm glad you liked the video!

Hi. This is such a great content. Many many thanks to update this video!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

really like that last timelapse with the traffic lights underneath the valley clouds very nice work I concur on the sony 20mm got this one awhile back and absolutely love it for astro work. really looking forward to the just released sony 14mm1.8 I hope its as nice for astro as the 20 and 24

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've read the 14mm f1.8 is a beast for astro so far. Can't wait to get my hands on it and try it out for myself!

Congrats on the new job! sticking with you! appreciate the great content! LINK YOUR WEBSITE IN THE DESCRIPTION!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Willd do, just finished the article today!

Thanks for the most helpful video about this topic! I was wondering how good the Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8 and RF 24-70mm F2.8 are for astro?

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

I have heard the RF 15-35mm f2.8 is great for astro, with virtually no coma/astigmatism wide open. See this review: www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RF-15-35mm-F2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens.aspx. The RF 24-70mm seems to have good performance. See this review: www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RF-24-70mm-F2.8-L-IS-USM-Lens.aspx

Great video! Really curious why you left the Sigma 16mm f1.4 off the apsc list. It's quite a terrific lens for astro, albeit not the widest focal length.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Good point! I honestly didn't even see that one so if I make a 2021 roundup that lens will for sure be included!

I've got the Tokina 11-16mm 2.8, it's great for the crop cameras. It also can be used on a fullframe at 16 mm, but the corners become VERY blurry... though not so bad for reports, weddings, etc.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it's a good option! It's mostly designed for APS-C cameras and has good performance on crop sensors.

So helpful! Thanks a lot!

Thanks for an awesome video, it is very informative. I have a Canon EF 16-35 f/4 and the RF 24-70 f/2.8. I'm looking for a UWA for astrophotography. I'm tossing between the Rokinon 14mm f/2.4, Irix 15mm f/2.4 (either Blackstone or Firefly version) and the Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8 RF mount. Which lens would you recommend? Thanks.

Great video..! Is a 2022 update in the works? Have you any "vintage" lens recommendations?

I’m so curious what would you say about the new Sigma 35mm DG DN lens on a Sony camera. Great video, I think it helps many people to choose wisely. Thanks!

Have you ever tested the Laowa 100mm 2.8 lens for astrophotography? It is a manual focus 2x magnification macro lens that also focuses to infinity. I am considering purchasing the lens for macro images, but if it also produces terrific astro images... well then it is a no brainer for me since I have a wide range of photography interests.

I'd love to see a video talking about the differences between the different focal lengths for astrophotography!

great video, thank you. Maybe someone else has already posted this question: why not including the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye Pro that I own and use for milky way photography?

Any update with sigma 16mm 1.4 for mirrorless aps-c? or laowa 9mm 2.8? any good?. Thks for this incredible review!

Thanks for the great research & review!!! Definitely saved a lot of time from this video!!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped!

Great review!

Great video. So the Sony 16-35 2.8 is good enough? I will buy that lens as I need it for landscape and I’d rather not buy a super specialised lens I’ve noticed you didn’t include the Sony 12-24?

Well done! Much thanks for putting this out! subscribed!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Stay tuned for more!

great video, very valuable for anyone who shoots on any level. thank you

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

thank you, glad it was helpful!

Thank you for your excellent video. Outstanding. I used the Sigma Sigma 16mm f/1.8 on my Nikon D850. Just got a Z5 astro modified camera with the Z 20mm 1.8. In my early test photos the Z 20mm looks very good. Focusing on a mirrorless camera is a little tricky for me. Practice will help.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Focusing is definitely easier on mirrorless than on DSLRs but like you said it takes time to get the hang of. Good luck and clear skies!

Great video! I would love to see the Viltrox 20mm 1.8 manual focus opinions in this list.

Thanks for the input I always wanted to get into capturing the stars primarily for aesthetic reasons and the challenge

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, capturing the stars is definitely challenging but very rewarding at the same time!

Thank you so much this video was extremely informational!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

What about the new Sigma 14-24 2.8 DG DN? Curious if you have had a chance to test that yet. Deciding between that and Sony 15-35 2.8 to bring with me on my next astro trip.

Many thanks for an excellent review of astro lenses. What is your thoughts about the Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH lens?

This video is just the BEST !!! Thank you so much for making this video! btw, how would you rate the newly released Sony 14MM F1.8 GM? This is a huge for Astrophotography

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The new Sony lens is a BEAST for astro, can't wait to try it out!

Great stuff man. Been eyeing the Sony 20mm 1.8

Wow very informative! Awesome video, I’m looking into the tamron zoom 15-30 2.8f for real estate and also Astro. How does it do at 20-24mm?

Question for you: Can we infer that the reviews you did on these lenses would be hold up for their use in general photography? In other words would buying a lens you recommend for astrophotography be likely to be good for all types of photography? Just discovered your channel. What I’ve seen is exceptional. Thanks!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and yes, since astrophotography values sharpness and aberration performance, these are also qualities you would look for in general photography. That being said, things like flare performance, sunstars, focus breathing, autofocus speed, etc. are not as important for astro but do have implications in normal photography, so if you're going to buy a lens, make sure to check out those properties.

I have just really enjoyed watching your review of astro lens. I'm a beginner at night time photography, for the last few years I've been shooting landscape and my kit lens is a Nikon 18mm-140mm and it has served me well, and macro Tamron 90mm latest model which I love using. I was thinking of getting the sigma 35mm f1.4, bye the way I have two Nikon D5600 so not full frame, for star shoots but also using it for city nights along with other daylight shots. I'm looking and want to buy something that I can use over and over again, in other words, a one time purchase so while I was thinking of the Sigma 35mm f1.4 but also the Sigma 40mm f1.4 that has a 5* ratting from every review I have seen so far. Could I ask for your input please, I do have the budget for the 40mm.

I know you made this video a long rime ago but I have a question. What are your thoughts on Sigma 20mm art ? It's more affordable than 14mm and doesn't sound as wide as 28mm. Does it behave well under the night sky?

Last summer I used the canon 1.8 for a bit of dabbling in astro, and then I broke it (dropped doh) and been looking at getting a new 50mm to have in general, with eye on the sigma 50 1.4 art and was just thinking to myself, I wonder how good it'd be for Astro as well, sounds like it'd do fantastic. Really wanna step up my Astro game this summer

Hi Vincent, I was wondering if you could give me your thoughts on Soviet MTO mirror lenses for Astrophotography. I can buy a 500mm f/8 mirror by MTO for $200 or so, and I'm tempted because they basically look like mini-Maksutovs, which I know make sharp images when used as telescopes

Great comparison! I currently have the option of a second hand 24mm GM (priced around a new 20mm 1.8). It should be my lightweight hiking and astro lens - given your experience, should I go for it or rather take a 20mm 1.8?

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

I think both of them are pretty much the same in terms of quality. I would go with whatever is the cheaper option. Personally, I enjoy the 20 mm f1.8g since I actually own it, but I used the 24 mm 1.4GM when it was on loan and I loved it!

This is a great summary! As a suggestion for a possible future video, the recently released Sigma 35mm f2 (Sony and L mount) has treated me pretty well for astro. Wide open, it seems to be even sharper than my Tamron 17-28, and corrects for everything but vignetting really well; stopped down to f2.8, it's even better. It's a great alternative to the sony 35mm f1.8, which has really bad coma wide open. I've also liked what I've seen with the Tamron 17-28, but the sigma was a bit of a surprise since it's not too expensive.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I'm actually making a script for the next guide today, and I'll make sure to include that lens! This new guide I'm producing has over 200 lenses, so it's quite extensive!

Fantastic overview!

i have 7d mark ii which lens i should use sir for astro photography and also i can use for landscape photography and also my self portrait photography on day time????

Love this, thank you. Was lost in lenses

Thanks for the great video... hopefully this helps everyone as well. [Full Frame:] (Ultra Wides) [2:56] SIGMA 14mm F1.8 ART [3:09] LAOWA 15mm F2 ZERO-D [3:22] ZEISS BATIS 18mm F2.8 [3:34] ROKINON SP 14mm F2.4 / ROKINON 14mm F2.8 [4:10] IRIX 15mm F2.4 [4:25] LAOWA 12mm F2.8 ZERO-D [4:48] ROKINON SP 10mm F3.5 [4:53] TAMRON 15-30mm F2.8 / SONY 16-35mm F2.8 GM [5:15] (LENSES TO AVOID: sony 16-35mm f4; canon 14mm f2.8; nikon 14-24mm f2.8) (Wide Angles) [5:47] SONY 20mm F1.8G [5:50] TOKINA 20mm F2 FIRIN [6:19] NIKON 20mm F1.8G [6:39] (LENSES TO AVOID: sigma 20mm f1.4 art) [6:51] ZEISS LOXIA 21MM F2.8 [7:16] SONY 24mm F1.4 [7:27] ROKINON 24mm F1.4 [7:44] (LENSES TO AVOID: canon 24mm f1.4L ; sigma 24mm f1.4 art; nikon 24mm f1.4g) [8:06] SONY 28mm F2 [8:11] 7ARTISANS 28mm F1.4 [8:33] SIGMA 28mm F1.4 ART [8:42] TAMRON 35mm F1.4 [9:10] CANON 35mm F1.4L II [9:15] SIGMA 35mm F1.4 ART [9:27] SIGMA 35mm F1.2 ART [10:16] ROKINON 35mm F1.4 [10:27] (LENSES TO AVOID: nikon 35mm f1.4 g) [10:44] SIGMA 40mm F1.4 ART [11:05] TAMRON 45mm F1.8 (Standards) [11:22] SONY PLANAR T 50mm F1.4 ZA [11:30] SIGMA 50mm F1.4 ART [11:38] CANON RF 50mm F1.2 [11:56] ROKINON 50mm F1.4 [12:03] (SPOTLIGHT: ROKINON SP 50MM F1.2) [12:29] (LENSES TO AVOID: nikon 50m f1.4 g; canon 50mm f1.2L EF mount) [12:38] CANON 24-70mm F2.8L II [12:50] CANON RF 28-70mm F2L [13:00] SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 ART [13:07] TAMRON 28-75mm F2.8 [APS-C] [13:16] ROKINON 10mm F2.8 [13:20] ROKINON 12mm F2 [13:22] ROKINON 16mm F2 [13:24] ROKINON 21mm F1.4 [13:40] TOKINA 11-16mm F2.8 [13:44] TOKINA 14-20 F2 [13:50] SIGMA 18-35mm F1.8 [MICRO 4/3] [14:06] OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 7-14mm F2.8 [14:19] ROKINON 7.5mm F3.5 FISHEYE [14:28] PANASONIC 12mm F1.4 SUMMILUX [14:35] PANASONIC LUMIX G 25mm F1.7 ASPH

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@muctrun9me7768

2 жыл бұрын

Thankute , bro!

What about the 24-70 Nikkor 2.8? Trying to decide between that or tamron 24-70mm 2.8. Wanted a mid range zoom for my Nikon d750. Thanks

Which one is better for Sony a6500(APS-C): Samyang 14mm 2.8 Full frame vs Samyang 21mm 1.4 APS-C????? HELP!!!!

Great content! Absolutely appreciate it.

@Apalapse

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

hi! Do you have any plans to make an updated version of this video? I am looking to buy a 35mm for astro (Nikon Z8 camera) and am trying to decide between the Nikon 35mm f1.8 S (mirrorless) lens and the Tamron 35mm f1.4 on the FTZ adapter. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, I'm sorry for my English, I'm looking to see if I bought the "Sigma 20mm 1.4 ART" I have a "canon 6d mark ii", and I didn't understand exactly when you indicated that it is not recommended to buy it, if we don't have any accessories?

Well, the best lens guide i have ever seen.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it!

Hey, what's your opinion on tamron 17-28mm f/2.8? A brief overview of this particular lens would be of much help!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

The Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 looks good for astro, I'm surprised I didn't notice it when I put together this article. Here is a pretty good review of the lens I found: phillipreeve.net/blog/review-tamron-17-28mm-f-2-8-di-iii-rxd/#Coma_correction. Compared to the Laowa 15mm f2 the coma is noticeably better and at all focal lengths at f2.8 the coma never reaches any serious levels. The correction is not perfect but it should be acceptable for most people. Sharpness is very good wide open at 17mm through the whole frame, but corner sharpness falls off a bit as focal length increases, but never to alarming levels - again the performance is acceptable. Chromatic aberrations are also visible but again nothing to worry about.

@abhinavsharmamr

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your response! This is just great quality content! Hoping to see more such videos! The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 fits really well for me to shoot other genre of photography, but I am really keen on understanding and capturing the sky/stars! After this review, it's much more easier for me to make the purchase decision! Thanks again!😊

Thank for your video! How's about the Sigma 20mm 1.8 Ex DG? Is that suitable for astrophoto? Any pros and cons for consideration?

Would you recommend 14-24mm f 2.8 DG DN Art Lens for Sony full frame cameras for astrophotography/time-lapse? Also could you show a comparison between the differences of shooting with lens with aperture opening of f1.8 vs f2.8. Eagerly waiting for a reply. Thank you!

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

The 14-24 mm f2.8 Sigma is one of the best full frame lenses ever produced. I'm sad I didn't include it in my review because it is a 5/5 in all categories.

Any advice for someone new using a Nikon D3400? As far as good lenses? I also have the Canon EOS T6. Thank you in advance.

@Apalapse Thanks a lot for the detailed review. Really helpful. I am confused between 11-16, 11-20, 14-20 tokina lens on which one to buy? Appreciate if you can help me here.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'll provide some reviews of those Tokina lenses here: 11-16: www.lenstip.com/379.1-Lens_review-Tokina_AT-X_116_PRO_DX_II_AF_11-16_mm_f_2.8_Introduction.html 11-20: www.lenstip.com/451.4-Lens_review-Tokina_AT-X_PRO_DX_11-20_mm_f_2.8_Image_resolution.html 14-20: www.lenstip.com/470.1-Lens_review-Tokina_AT-X_PRO_SD_14-20_mm_f_2_(IF)_DX-Introduction.html The 11-16 and 11-20 control coma well, the 14-20 controls coma excellently. All are good buys to be honest.

I think it is time for another update to this video. I need a new lens, possibly two after watching this. I'm shooting A7Rii with Sigma 24/1.4 HSM Art, A6500 with Rokinon 12/2. I recently added an A9ii to the family so I'd like to add another FF astro lens to the family as well. Since this video came out ........Sigma 14-24/2,8 DG DN Art (DN signifies mirrorless), Sigma 20/1.4 DG DN Art, Sigma 24/1.4 DG DN Art, Sony 12-24/2.8 and the one I'm leaning hardest toward the Sony 14/1.8. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

about to snipe a 40mm f/1.4 art on eBay since I saw great reviews and apparently it can just be used wide open lol. the 24mm rokinon 1.4 I got off amazon was a gem. I must've gotten lucky because it's SO sharp with ZERO CA, coma, astigmatism at f/2.8 on a tracker. really good value

Have you ever tested or heard of the lenses below? 1. Sony 35mm f1.4 GM 2. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN (latest version) (I guess it's 'DG HSM' you introduced in the video) 3. Sony ZEISS Sonnar T* 55mm F1.8 ZA 4. Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2

thanks for sharing your experience and opinion, I would like you to help me, I currently own a sigma 16mm 1.4 and I have the possibility to buy used a sony FE12-24 mm F4g, is it recommendable for astrophotography or better the rokinon 24mm F1.8, Thanks for the help, greetings.🤝🙂

Basically no Nikkor primes -- please explain why (surprised not seeing your ratings for those lenses that you say "don't buy"). The lenses reviewed also exclude older, manual focus lenses. There are some f/0.95-1.2 MF lenses that might be worth mentioning.

Very usefull video. Thanks. 🙂

I have a Samyang (Rokinon) 24mm T1.5. I tried using it for astrophotography earlier, and at the widest aperture I would give that a 3/5 overall as well.

Great video with a very detailed and easy to understand explanation. The only issue is the colour similarity for the sony and fuji xD

sorry, i felt Tamron 17-28 2.8 is a pretty good sharp wide lens, do you have any rating for its chromatic aberrations, stars and sharpness rating ?

What is your honest opinion on the canon 16-35 L f2.8 for astrophotography? Does it perform well or does it fall into the not reccomended category like the other l series lenses in the video?

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

www.astropix.com/html/i_astrop/eq_tests/16-35.html this review has some pretty good samples of coma and asigmatism wide open at f/2.8. As you can see the performance is just okay - I think you can find better at the same price.

7artisans 28mm f1.4 doesn't have a sony e mount option as far as I can see (there is a Leica m mount option)

The best video! The best channel!

@Apalapse

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@mohammadel-mohammadi5666

2 жыл бұрын

@@Apalapse I hope you can review the Sony 20mm f1.8 g for astrophotography. It's very promising and maybe even better than the astro/landscape champ 24mm f1.4 GM!

have you tried the Samyang/Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC? Thank you very much for the information on this video.

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I have not personally tried the Samyang 20 mm f1.8. I googled the lens and found some reviews, though, and here's what I can say: The lens has exceptional center sharpness and good corner sharpness all the way from f1.8. Its performance is among the best lenses. Chromatic aberration is very low in the frame center but fringing is seen in the edges. This can be corrected with software. I give sharpness a 4/5 and chromatic aberration a 4/5. Coma is seen in the extreme edges but it's not pronounced. I give this a 3/5. Ovearll I think the lens would be a good option for astro! Here are some of the reviews I found: ePhotozine: www.ephotozine.com/article/samyang-20mm-f-1-8-ed-as-umc-review-30094#:~:text=The%20central%20performance%20of%20the,result%20is%20still%20very%20good. gippslandimages: www.gippslandimages.com.au/samyang-20mm-f1-8-ed-umc-wide-angle-lens-2/#:~:text=Conclusion.-,The%20Samyang%2020mm%20f1.,subjects%20and%20blur%20away%20backgrounds.

Hi I was writing to ask for advice on the 15mm f2 laowa,I have been tempted to buy it to get a better width in captures,I do own the tokina firin 20mm f2,would the laowa be any better for captures or would it be better just to stick with the tokina thanks

It would be awesome if you can make a comparison of the best cameras too. As a lot of them has terrible low light performance

Great video! Have you tried any of the Voightlander lenses, in particular the 50 APO f2?

@Apalapse

3 жыл бұрын

I have not personally, but the 50 APO f2 is awesome according to reviews! phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-50mm-f2-apo-lanthar/