*What is your favorite focal length to shoot at and why?* 30mm has quickly become my favorite lately because it just looks so natural!

@jawaher4655

6 жыл бұрын

50mm. You can capture pretty much anything.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

The good old nifty fifty!

@numadajappa

6 жыл бұрын

I’m loving the Sigma 16mm 1.4... I decided buy it after watch your video about this lens...I love it because i was looking for a lens more wide, for landscape and to try new angles for portrait

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Rodrigo - that’s awesome! I definitely love that lens too and I’m glad my video inspired you to buy it!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Haha I love my 50mm too, but on the crop sensor I find myself going to the 30 more lately. Glad I’m influencing you 😉

just bought my first camera; sony a6000 with the sigma 30mm 1.4. Thanks to your video. you cost me money

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHA 😂 I’m so sorry! I hope you have a ton of fun with it to make up for the money you spent! 😉😉👍🙌

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

It’s great!

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

No you do not, just make sure you get the Sony e mount version and you’re good (provided you have a Sony e mount camera)

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

OH NO! I’m so sorry to hear that.

@christopherpape4823

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I'm planning! How have you liked the setup?

I have this lens and I must say that I’m in love with it! I actually find myself using it more than the sigma 16mm 1.4 because of that “natural eye” perspective. I agree it’s great for portraits on aps-c :)

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Joey! Great minds think alike!

Ive been shooting with this lens for 18 months now on the a6300 and It's great. I can't add anything to what you already said, other than it's just great for so many types of photography. Great video man 👍🏼

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Neil glad you’re loving it!

I really like the unedited/edited versions of your examples. With all other reviewers you can never tell if the shot that they're showing you is edited or not

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know

I love this lens. Found it barely used for like $120 at my local camera shop and have been shooting almost exclusively with it since then. It's great for portraits, street, landscapes, you name it. This and the Sony 55-200 are all I carry in my pack most days. As soon as I can lock down a cheap Sigma 16mm I'll have a near perfect 3 lens kit for daily use.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Sounds like an awesome kit! And what a deal!!

Just got my a6500 today! I got the body by itself & the Sigma 30mm f1.4 with it, I also ordered the Sigma 16mm 1.4 on amazon earlier in week & it's already arrived. So stoked! This will be my 1st camera I've ever owned.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome Andres! You’re gonna love them all!

@Anthonydp

Жыл бұрын

Was it nice?

This is the lens that stays on my a6000 90% of the time. It’s a phenomenal fast standard prime due to its versatility and incredible sharpness plus extremely wide open aperture, making it an absolute joy at any lighting condition. This one especially excels closer up with that shallow DoF and great sharpness. As I love closeup photography, the lens was very well worth the purchase. Next up? Probably the SELP18105 or the SEL18135. The former costs less over here but I prefer the size of the latter alongside its increased reach. The fact that general optical performance between the 2 is so close, it’s almost negligible makes it even harder to choose. Was also thinking of the Rokinon 12mm since when I borrowed it from a friend, it was fantastic but he’s since sold it and I also wanted something more versatile to replace my kit lens.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It’s a tough call between the 18105 and the 18135. I love my 18105 though for its constant f4 and the internal zooming. But I think you’re pretty safe with either!

@NeXMaX

5 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit Both ought to be pretty darn good zoom lenses especially for their price range. I especially like the constant aperture on the 18105 but the smaller overall size plus wider range of focal lengths on the 18135 is mighty tempting, especially since I don't really do videos.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you don’t shoot video then it’s an even harder choice. For video work the 18-105 is a more obvious choice.

@NeXMaX

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. Good thing that I'm in no rush to get 'em, so that should leave plenty of time to think about them.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

That’s a great thing! Having the time to think about it will save 90% of the headaches that could come from rushing into it.

You're like the B-roll Peter McKinnon. And by that i mean: more informative, more direct, less gimmicky and less actor than your fellow canadian. Keep up with the good work! Cheers

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you dig my style!

@AriannaSantiago12

5 жыл бұрын

That was my thought exactly, 60 seconds into this video. New sub here!

@lyrikill101

4 жыл бұрын

@@AriannaSantiago12 Agreed. Peter's.....too much sometimes. The obnoxious mouth sound effects, coffee jerk off sessions, over the top enthusiasm....no thanks. Great review, Dunna!

I have this Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN on a Olympus PEN camera Micro 4/3 and it's amazing. It gives the sharpest quality I've seen in a lens on this price range, great low-light quality also. The 1.4 aperture gives the most amazing bokeh! Go for it.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know people love it on MFT too!

Mate you're channel is so underrated. One of the best Sony photography channels I have come through. Great job mate . Keep it up .

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

This lens is amazing. I picked this thing up a few months ago. I use this lens for music videos, love the image it gives off!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Oh man, agreed 100% I shot a music video with this last week and it’s looking incredible.

@BetterNBetter

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering a question I had about it lol I’m a music artist looking for a great lens to shoot with. This comment & video helped me make my decision, thanks! 🙏🏽

I bought this Sigma lens today and I'm sold to this lens. So natural, so pure, beautiful portraits and street photos. Love it!!

I just bought this lens again today. I traded it for the Sony 18-105 a couple months ago. I kept the 18-105 for like 3 months and then I sold it recently. I missed the Sigma 30mm sooooo much!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Those two lenses are the ones that live on my camera the most. I’m really happy to have both cause I think I would keep going back and forth buying and selling like you haha!

@SergeyKlein

6 жыл бұрын

Gonna buy a6500 or forthcoming a6700 but don’t know what lens to choose for it. Sony 18-105, Sigma 30 (plus one wide angle lens) or Sigma 16-35 with MC-11 adapter. So hard to decide 🤔 Need for video and street photography mostly

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

I always say that I would still prefer to have a good zoom lens first. Then start going in on primes. My 18-105 gets used the most still and then probably the 30 next.

@dydyfajar

5 жыл бұрын

I have A6500 for a year and a half now. My first lens is Zeiss 16-70. Second lens is Sony Macro 30mm, got Sony 18-105, and then I bought Sigma 16mm and pair of Manual lenses from Kamlan. The problem is that I am totally newbie, learn only from youtube videos, and still looking for what I want to be and what kind of genre I will master to shoot. That`s why then I started to simplify my lenses collection by selling the Sigma 16mm and my macro lens. Now I am planning to buy 30mm sigma f1.4 and sell my 18-105. What do you think?

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

I think it sounds like you have a solid hold on the direction you’re headed. Unfortunately, in my experience, the only way to really know what you need is to do what you’re doing. Buy some, try em out, sell some of em and buy other ones and repeat!

For the price of the Sony 35mm you can get this one and a gimbal

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

Daaaamn!

@fitzmultimediaproductions2662

4 жыл бұрын

you cracked the code!

The RAW/EDITED shots are just some of the best I've ever seen as part of YT footage, so nicely done. If there was ever an advert for RAW, this is it. Great videos!

Such an amazing lens, I've had mine for close to 5 years now (it was the first lens I bought for my a6k back in 2018).

Just bought this after my previous 50mm Nikon Lens as well as one I could change automatically to different sizes and it looks fantastic 📷

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'm glad you're loving it!

Just watched this and your 16mm review and both were amazing! Keep up the good work man, you just earned yourself a subscriber!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Matthew! Glad you enjoyed them!

This is my only lens besides the 16-50 mm kit lens on my a6000. I never take it off, its just amazing.

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

Totally!

this video answers my doubts as long as I hesitate to choose a 16mm Sigma lens or Sigma 30mm lens because my budget is more suitable for a 30mm Sigma but before that I was afraid that this lens was too zooming, this video holds my doubts, thank you

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful!

Interesting - had never considered this lens but you are changing my mind!

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! It’s a fantastic lens!

This answered all of my questions perfectly!! I have the sigma 16mm 1.4 and love it but I want something better for portraits. Adding this to my wish list!

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

That’s so great to hear Tess! Thanks so much for watching!

@albert333pool

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you Tess! The 16mm worked like a charm at the museum but I feel the 30mm 1.4 is better for portraits... Where are you gonna buy it?

This is the kind of review I love you didn't spend the whole time telling us this was a poor man's lens you just let us know it's worth it everybody else seems to bash any lense that doesn't cost 1000 or more it's crazy

@KoraLynne

2 жыл бұрын

Even though they say, "oh a lens doesn't make great pictures. It's the photographer." OK, then stop buying those damn expensive lenses and stick with the cheap ones since you're so good! Haha

@art_by_adrian2913

2 жыл бұрын

@@KoraLynne lol right haha

Always enjoy your videos Dunna! I don't shoot with any Sony gear, but you still Rock!!! Be well, stay encouraged, and Encouraging!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob! I really appreciate that you come check it out even though it’s not your camera system!

@jacobchristianglover3655

6 жыл бұрын

Your style of production is always Professionally Dun-na (pun intended), and I learn a lot overall watching your channel, so keep producing videos. Can't wait to see you hit 100K Subs!!!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Haha the puns are always welcomed! Thank again Jacob, you’re too kind!

thanks for the video! I bought it before I found your video btw. so far I made a couple videos using the 30 1.4 and it is truly impressive. at f 1.4 it makes wonderful footages. I use 6300. comparing to the sony 55 1.8 I usually use for my videos I like this one more!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! So glad you agree that this lens is a beast!

Great video man! I'm picking up a sigma art 35mm 1.4 this weekend and I am stoked!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Oooh damn dude! That’s gonna be sick!

Another good stuff again! I have this lens and been playing around it with my a6000 and i had great results! Great review! 👌

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carl!!

Yes of course I wanna be friends and yes it is definitely for me! It will be my upgrade from my kit lens. Thanks a lot, just what I was looking for.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

That’s so great to hear!!! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for the info and examples!! Just bought the 30mm!!

@dunnadidit

3 жыл бұрын

That’s exciting!!

Love the way you show edited and unedited pictures

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Thanks for this video man, I bought this lens on ebay and had instant buyers regret, I'm filming a youtube video for a new channel, lots of talking head and over head product stuff, and I've got a ZV-E10, so I was worried the non-full frame thing would be an issue, so appreciate you breaking it down for APS-C. Also love how many canadians are on youtube, seems like hollywood we overrepresent!

Really great and helpful video, but you could show some more unstabelised shots (for example close ups from an Object)

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input!

Thank so much, I use a6500 so I am going to buy this lens :D. Love your work to share

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Recently bought a6400 with kit lens and tomorrow i am going to buy this super aperture beast... Thanks for best review of this lens out there

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!! You’re gonna love it!!

Just bought it as an update for the kit lens. Thanks for sharing this.

I think the most accurate to human eye focal length is 42mm(ish). So that makes this Lense actually even closer to human eyesight than a 50mm. On top of that, I've heard 40mm is the most popular focal length in Hollywood. Though I haven't fact checked either of these, so take them with a grain of salt. Great review as well, I like how you include a section for working around the downfalls of a Lense, it's a great addition to a review and I'm not sure why you're the only one who includes it.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That is really interesting (consider it taken with a grain of salt, but still really fascinating!) Thank you for the compliment on my format, It really means a lot that you would point that out! Makes me feel like I’m doing something right for sure! Cheers!

@JinKazama92

6 жыл бұрын

Human Eye Focal Length is wider than 10mm. Its the focus point thats small on human eyes.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

The human eye field of view is quite wide, yes, but the reason people talk about 50mm(ish) being similar to the way we see things has to do with the compression artifacts of lenses. Obviously we have periferal vision and our cameras don't so we're going to have quite a while fov but if you take a 10mm lens and take a photo of someone, it doesn't look the same as how we see them, the back of their head will seem super far back from the front of their head compared to real life... I hope I'm making sense lol

Thinking for setup a6500 sigma 16mm and sigma 30 . Was thinking about the Zeiss 16 70 but with versatility and low light capability of the sigma it's the better option especially for my nightclubs. Still close for group photos and still wide enough for capturing the club. Plus it's nice and compact. No more mouse worry having to bump up my iso

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah as long as you’re ok with switching lenses here and there I think you have the right idea!

I love my Sigma trio, but I also still keep my Sony 35mm & 50MM with me. It's fun having the choices for each of my trip.

@dunnadidit

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome!

Being a new Sony aps-c shooter, scouring the web for what lenses to use and reviews is driving me nuts. It came down to this and the Sony 85mm 1.8. Lots of people discouraged me from this lens mainly because of the distortion blah blah etc since I do portraiture. But after reading some articles and watching this very detailed video of yours... I'd say, Dunna Did It. Thank you. I am getting this lens along with the 16mm f/1.4. More power to you and your photography/videography.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome! I’m glad I helped out making your decision! It really is an awesome lens!!

nice review - cheers dude, this lens is on my list for some point after I get the a6500 :)

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Let me know what you think of it once you get it!

@jonathanjohansson7061

6 жыл бұрын

It's a great camera, so good luck with it!

Does video is stabilized on gimble if we r using alpha 6400 with sigma 35mm 1.4

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

If your using a gimbal the footage should be nice and smooth!

I love you man. In a clearly professional sense. Your vids are so helpful.

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Fantastic review. Answered all the questions I had. Going to get one for my A6600.

I don't know why I even watch this. Got this lens over a year ago and its on my a6000 95% of the time. Also got an 12mm Rokinon and the 18-105.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Must have something to do with my charm and charisma 😂😂😁

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That’s a great lens kit you have! Swap out your rokinon with the sigma 16mm and that’s pretty much my same kit.

@DDHDTV

6 жыл бұрын

Oh it surely is your charm. :P I'd love to have the Sigma 16mm, but I got the Rokinon way back, when the 16 wasn't on the market yet. Thinking about adding the 85 1.8 for the portraits. hmm

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! 😉👍 Yeah that makes sense. Even when the 16mm was on the market it sold out so fast for the first little while that it kept being on backorder. An 85 would be really cool for portraits. Even the 18-105 zoomed into around 85 is great. The bokeh you can get even at f4 is quite impressive! I can only imagine what f1.8 would be like at that length.

@Absolutleyaddictedtovideogames

6 жыл бұрын

KirbyGoezPink I was thinking about getting the 12mm rokinon, any good?

Impeccable timing on this video, I'm trying to choose between the 16mm and 30mm as my first prime lens for my a6000 as we speak :) Im just starting out on my photography journey and as such i don't know my preferred shooting type as yet. So im looking for a lens which is versatile will increase the quality of my photos doesn't break the bank. It sounds like the 30mm may be the way to go...Great video :)

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

I love when that happens! I think it sounds like the 30mm might be perfect! Glad my video was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions!

@namejantechao3207

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Simon! I am going to buy an a6000 this week but still confused between the Sigma 16mm and 30mm!

@bongkem2723

4 жыл бұрын

30mm is more versatile as the first prime lens, it can shoot anything from landscape to portrait, 16mm is good for landscape only ;)

Great review. Strange but I think the unedited photos look better.

@flovv4580

Ай бұрын

Agreed

I say get BOTH! They are both great and worth the money. I got the 30mm 1st. Then later on saved up and got the 16mm. I got the 30mm 1st cause that was what I needed at that time.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more!! I have both and they are the best team. They each have their own purposes. Unfortunately, almost every time someone asked me questions about these lenses they made me pick favorites 😩 NOT FAIR!

Damn dude I'm working on a "year and a half on with this lens" review but you've covered most of it 😅

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Haha sorry I beat you to it 😉 lots of room on the internet for both of us though!

Hey does anyone know if this lens suppose to zoom in and out. Just received mine and I cant zoom in or out with it. Not sure if thats how it is or is broken?

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t zoom. This type of lens is called a prime lens. Just one focal distance. Lenses that are zoom lenses will have two numbers. For example 16-55mm. This one is just 30mm

@yourtubess142

4 жыл бұрын

Dunna Did It thanks a lot mate

Great video and like your presentation style. I have 6000 and a bunch of lenses yet still trying to take the time to learn the camera. Appreciate your video, learning as I watch.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jim! I really appreciate it! Let me know if you have anything you want me to cover in a video!

definitely going to buy it tomorrow, thanks a lot

Question(s) . . . I know you don't have one to compare too . . . but in your opinion, does is it make sense to go with the Sigma vs the Sony 35 w/ oss for hand held stills using a 6500? Does the IBIS on the 6500 compensate enough for lack of stabilization on the Sigma? Also do you feel the 'auto-focus' is really on par with native Sony lenses ? . . . or would I be compromising by having an un-stabilized with lesser autofocus, in the name of 'sharpness' & image quality . . . essentially canceling out the 'pros' of the Sigma ? Kind of a rhetorical question . . . but hope you understand my meaning behind it. Great info and thank you for taking the time to review.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

I definitely understand your concerns. Let me reassure you, the a6500 + sigma 30mm is a fantastic combo! The ibis does a fantastic job and I notice very little difference between when I just have ibis and when I have ibis+oss. And yes, the autofocus is fantastic with the native Sony sigma stuff now 😁 I have heard the 35 is great too but I LOVE my 30mm on my a6500

Get them both!

Im think that if you are thinking do videography always you will need a gimbal so... having or not internal stabilization on the body you never have a great quality smoother like if you recording with a gimbal... so for me that is not a problem! The quality and sharp image that this lens give you is amazing, no need a Sony lens with Oss for that! Thank you for the great review

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Glad the review was helpful! Cheers!

I just have both of Sigma 30mm 1.4 and Sony 35mm 1.8. They are good, but I still prefer using Sony. However, the Sigma 16mm 1.4 is the best for the prime/wide lens.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input!

@jctesorero1554

5 жыл бұрын

may i ask what makes you prefer it? choosing between the two :)

@stang8913

5 жыл бұрын

@@jctesorero1554 I feel that the 35mm does better on the focus, and it's easier to use at night with its OSS. Sigma does give a slightly better job in the sharpness of the pics, but the tone of the picture is a bit unreal. I still love both of them though

Amazing review. I am planning to buy one. Is it good for wedding photography??

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

It would definitely be a good addition to the kit!

so my friend recommended this lens for me then i had to search it realizing you also live here in Edmonton WOW

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

You know it! YEG represent!

This lens 30mm concept with the 135mm art perfect combo

I got the lens and I love it, I also think your channel is spot on! Great stuff!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome David! And thank you so much! Glad to have you join the community!

very informative, i like it.

Lovely video! I just have 1 question: I can afford 1 lens only. Either the 16mm or the 30mm. I will use my camera for portraits, family functions and a few holiday destination landscape shots. My main concern is that while taking portraits I want the best bokeh and my subject should stand out pretty well from the background. I know I can capture portraits with both lenses but I just want to know which lens will give me the perfect natural looking shots with awesome bokeh. That is my main deciding factor. What's the best best lens then? 16 or 35? No compromise on portraits.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

If portraits are the main concern, go for the 30mm!

@GauriSharmaNEET

5 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit thanks a lot for clearing up the confusion. Your videos are very helpful and the small jokes also feel good. I subscribed too :)

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I’m really glad you enjoy my content!!

I just bought the sigma 16mm 1.4, I will be buying the 30mm 1.4 next, after that the 56mm 1.4. Great review buddy!!!

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I have the trio of them and they’re great!

"Dude, is that the Whitemud? Oh, that's an AB plate. OH YEAH, this is Edmonton!" Wide range of emotions in the first 1:55. Unpausing.

This or 18-105mm OSS G lens? I sold my kit lens and have enough budget for one of them..

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

I'd go 18-105 first.

@StoykoYakimov

4 жыл бұрын

I have 18-105mm OSS G Lens and Sigma 30mm f1.4. If you don't need stabilazed lens with power zoom 100% must go for Sigma 30mm f1.4! The 18-105mm f4 OSS G Lens is fantastic too but if you don't shoot in low light!

Great Video thanks... I wonder do you have to place it far off the subject if you are on cropped sensor? 50mm on my Canon 70d needs so much space... I am thinking to go to the Sony route for my cam gear..

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

It will be less so than your 50mm by quite a bit but it’s still not a wide angle lens by any means.

amazing i bought this lens because of this video. We should collab sometime since I'm in Edmonton haha

I just got my lense in for my stream and it is amazing. I also, I went around and took videos and pic and I love it! Thank you for the vid.

Is this good for a5100 ?

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Dunna, do you think it's better Sony a7ii or Sony A6500. I am confused. Sorry for my english, im indonesian

@TWOETNIS

5 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner, trying photopragphy, for vlog video travel needs, cinematic and landscape photography, what lens should I use first?

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

My personal opinion would be the a6500 is better :) and I would look at the 18-105 f4 lens first.

@TWOETNIS

5 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit thankyou dunna

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure dude!

@anonneymous9949

5 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit hi. When you say that lens first, does it mean focus on the kit lens first? Because in my country they are selling a6500 with this 30mm as the kit lens. So I'm intrigue. Is it enough for normal jpeg user for travel and street photography? Thanks.

This lens and the 16mm f1.4 are the only lenses I have and the only lenses I need for my type of video work. Excellent lens and review man ;)

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

They are pretty wonderful aren’t they! Thanks for watching!

Hi Dunna, thx for your videos. Really cool to watch and you go straight to the points ;) I bough 2 months ago an A6500 with a 18-105 kit lens. I switch to the 16mm of Sigma and dam*** it is an amazing lens for many situations as you said ! Thanks for your review that helped me on this choice ! :)

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alexandre! I'm glad my videos were helpful for you!

"The Highest Rated APS-C lens EVER!" Not quite! The Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 DC HSM is rated higher by dxo.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

When I search for it the 30mm still comes up higher than the 18-35. 30mm has a 29 rating and 18-35 has a 28 overall.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That being said! I appreciate you pointing it out either way! I was referring to e-mount lenses but didn’t specify in the title!

@readingnomad7045

6 жыл бұрын

Lol! Please check for Nikon d500.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Lol well there it is haha, weird that it’s rated higher for Nikon than canon mount.

I am using the 30mm on Sony 6300 for 2 years now. It’s one of the best lens I have ever used.

Sigma 16mm and 30mm are great lenses for sony apsc. I used them on my a6300. Hopefully, sigma will release a 50mm or 60mm f1.4 version. 🙏

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

I have good news for you my friend... www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1393493-REG/sigma_50mm_f_1_4_dg_hsm.html/?gclid=CjwKCAjwhLHaBRAGEiwAHCgG3jpUkNqonC9gUT92Xv6SPHvGB36SQpyfmGUV0uuckcl0zk9RhPCbihoCwgYQAvD_BwE

@johnleitv451

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. That’s for full frame. I mean for apsc. 👍🙏 Same as the 16 and 30 contemporary.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I see what you’re saying. The nice thing is that the full frame ones work great on apsc cameras. And actually the apsc ones work in full frame but you have to put them in crop mode.

I think people totally misunderstand what IBIS is meant for. Its not meant to fix shaking from walking, that is what gimbals are for, its simply to reduce micoshakes while shooting in a stationary position handheld.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

I think it can be a bit of both, I’ve done walking tests with ibis on and off and it definitely helps a lot with that footage as well. You can keep that “handheld” look while still smoothing out some of the intense shake that comes from walking. That being said, I do agree that ibis and gimbals have a very different look to them and that it seems like people misunderstand the fact that they are not a replacement for each other in every situation.

Nice review! I'm happy with the three little sigmas I have (19, 30, 60 2.8), but for some situations, especially at night, I really need something faster. The Canon/Nikon version of this lense is amazing, really considering this one for my a6000. Your review helps a lot, and came out with perfect timing for me. Great job again, thanks!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’m glad it was helpful. I’ve have both the 30 and 19 2.8 before and they were definitely good lenses. The nice things about this is the f1.4 for low light like you mentioned. And the autofocus covers the whole af area instead of just the center.

Greetings from Edmonton! Nice to see another local artists!

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Hey!!! Always good to see other yeggers!

This was really helpful, thanks for making this video.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!! Thanks for watching!

I plan on getting the a6100 with the 30mm sigma combo. after seeing this video I'm now more confident in this decision. thank you!!

Just ordered one. Then saw your video. Confirmation that I made the right choice. Great review. Thank you.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Congrats Tom! You're going to love it!

I love the size of this lens. It is smaller than the 16mm f/1.4 lens. A trio of 30mm f/1.4. 50mm f/1.8 OSS and Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 is a super and relatively lightweight trio for a model shoot! I use this lens for a bit wider view than I get with the 50mm but, the 45mm equivalent of this lens doesn't result in the distortion common to wide angle lenses. When shooting stills, Eye AF on all these lenses makes the photographer's job easier. I shoot with the A6500 and combined with the IBIS, that combination is really super. I like shooting with a pair of cameras (which makes shooting with primes quite easier) but, I am waiting to see what Sony puts on the table with the A6700 or A7000 if that camera ever comes down the pike. I would have seriously considered the A6400 because size, price and AF of that camera would have been great but, lack of IBIS leaves me totally underwhelmed...

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you totally! Have you checked out the new Sigma 56mm yet? It has basically replaced my 50mm f1.8 at this point.

@richardpcrowe

5 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit I have not tried the 56mm Sigma but, it looks great. I have a manual focus 55mm Auto Sears (Tomioka manufactured) as well as a manual focus 58mm f/2.0 Helios both of which are great for portraiture with their own features. Love that that focal range. The manual focus lenses are fairly easy to use on my A6500 but, I do absolutely love Eye-AF when doing portraiture.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I hear you about eye autofocus. It’s so handy!

@richardpcrowe

5 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit That's actually the reason that I started using a Sony mirrorless camera - that and focus peaking... Should be even better with the new A7400 and the firm ware upgrades to the A9 and A7iii/A7Riii...

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

I know I can’t wait until they announce what’s next!

Would this be a good lens for KZread videos on a Sony ZV-E10. ?

@alexsakuta8676

Жыл бұрын

16mm is better (especially if you want to make head-talk videos). But 30mm is more cinematic.

I'm sold. It's time to upgrade my kit lens. 👏👏👏

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! You’re gonna love it! There’s a link in the description if you want to support the channel too!

Loved the review. It covered all the points. I'm getting one. Thanks.

I got the 16mm from sigma and used it on an event and i realized that after shifting back and forth with it and my sony 50mm, i need a mid range lens and i think you just helped me find one. Helpful video as always. Thanks.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! My 30 is the go to mid range for sure! Glad the video helped!

Thank you Sir, Just had to order it today to use as a b roll on a slider for detail work. I use a batis 18 2.8 but that 1.4 cream. Great video thank you.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I hope you love it as much as I do!

There is a sony 28mm f2 now and of course the sigma 56 f1.4 ... e mount is growing nicely

Currently have the Sigma 16mm f1.4 and love it! Seriously considering adding this one to my kit ... thanks for the video!

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

@oldguydiscgolf9631

5 жыл бұрын

Dunna Did It Dunna I did it. 👍 BH has this lens for $289!

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

Thank you so much!! This was really helpful, keep up making videos like these!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Yay I’m glad it helped you out! I definitely will!

Get them both is the answer!! My problem is that I'm shooting with an a6300 so no stabilization at all for me. I really need to grab an A6500 for now until I make my big upgrade so I can have some sort of stabilization. Awesome video as always 👍

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

I totally agree Jo! If it makes sense for people they should totally get both! Still great lenses for the 6300, you just need to be a bit more careful about stabilization. Thanks for watching!

This video literally answered all my questions!! Thank you so much 🙌🙌🙌

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

I have sony a6500 (chose this body because is portable and produse amazing video and photo quality) the first lens for my sony is Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS (fantastic lens for video, but not so good for lowlight). The my question to myself :) was get sigma 16mm f1.4 or get sigma 30mm f1.4. The my new gimble make choice for me :) and I get sigma 30mm f1.4. Type here only to tell that this lens sigma 30mm f1.4 is fantastic lens!

@dunnadidit

4 жыл бұрын

The 30mm rocks!

@StoykoYakimov

4 жыл бұрын

@@dunnadidit Absolutly needed lens for all e-mount users :) The other is 16mm 1.4 but for moment I dont need. I'm happy with my 18-105mm f4 oss g and 30mm 1.4.

Very tempted to get this for my a6400 - thanks for the great video!

@dunnadidit

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Yeah! Finally you released this vid! Thanks Dunna! Guess I’ve made up my mind. Gonna get this for my portraits.

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Haha I’m sorry it took so long! Glad it helped you make up your mind! Feel free to use the link in the description if you want to help me out a bit too 😉 HAPPY SHOOTING!

@Rifvision

6 жыл бұрын

Dunna Did It No worries bro! Truly appreciate it!

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude!

I just saw this on Facebook marketplace for $180 I think I will get it after seeing your video. I do mostly video work but at my studio I do portraits so I need this I believe. I currently use a Sony zoom lens and want a little more crispness.

great video, field test is better than scientific test, thanks so much.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Getting inspired by your video, I bought my first camera which is Sony a6000 crop along with the sigma 300mm f1.4 lens.. Its working beautifully..

Just found one used around my area for a cheaper price and this video really helped ease my mind about some of the bad things I heard about the lens. Thanks for all the helpful info and if things dont work out there I'll be sure to use yur amazon link 👌🏽

@dunnadidit

6 жыл бұрын

THATS AWESOME! I love buying used if I can! Let me know how you like it, and thank you for the support I'm glad you got some value from the video!

I want it. I take family portraits, mostly using my Sigma 56mm which is fantastic. But that lens is 84mm equivalent so is at the low end of a zoom range. To take shots of 8 to 10 individuals in a group I have to stand quite far away, sometimes I don't have room. I have the Sony 35mm f1.8 but I've just not been happy with the images from that lens. So I'd like the Sigma 30mm 1.4. I'll just have to figure out how to come up with the cash. Today it is offered for $288 on Amazon. Great price for such a good and versatile lens.

@dunnadidit

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the 30mm would be a great addition to your kit! It’s definitely great value!