SONY 18-105 Lens Review // BEST Sony APS-C Lens ?

Is The Sony 18-105 mm lens the best all around APS-C lens? Today we review the sony 18-105 lens and find out how good this lens is and if you should get it for your Sony APS-C camera.
So we Headed out of MN and went to the beaches of Puerto Vallarta to see what the Sony 18-105mm lens is capable of for photo and video. To me this lens rarely comes off of my camera and is pretty much my go to lens. I would say if you could only have one lens for your Sony APS-C camera, then this is it!
Links to some of the Products in this video:
-Sony 18-105 mm G OSS Lens: geni.us/7rtb4A
-Sony a6400 aps-c body: geni.us/B18m6U
-PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Edition II (2-5): geni.us/zkHMPgQ
-72mm-77mm Step Up Ring: amzn.to/3lJhose
-Joby Gorillapod 5k: geni.us/BSYB
-Rode Videomic NTG: geni.us/AIKx6Hu
-SanDisk 128GB Extreme SD card: geni.us/Aj3fB
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GEAR I USE
Cameras:
-Sony a7siii: geni.us/FT92
-Sony a7iv: geni.us/xoow
-Sony ZV-E1: Full Frame 4K Camera: geni.us/OaXpVk
-Sony ZV-E10 4k Camera: geni.us/N7fLy
-Sony a6400: geni.us/B18m6U
-Sony ZV-1: geni.us/EQesw3
-Gopro hero: 11 geni.us/Rhs8tNL
Lenses:
-Sony 16-35mm f2.8 GM Lens: geni.us/P3EB
-Sigma 24-70 f2.8 art lens: geni.us/Fog3nO
-Sony 20mm f1.8 Sony e-mount lens: geni.us/83Bb
-Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens: geni.us/jcLc5WT
-Sigma 16mm f1.4 geni.us/tIyzB
-Sony 18-105mm f4 OSS geni.us/7rtb4A
-PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Edition II (2-5): geni.us/zkHMPgQ
-PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Edition II (6-9): geni.us/7fCe
Gimbals:
-Zhiyun Crane M3: geni.us/NyJRT6
-Zhiyun Weebill S: amzn.to/30HDK3F
Microphones:
-Sony ECM-B1M Compact Shotgun Microphone: geni.us/KaRG
-RODE VideoMic NTG geni.us/AIKx6Hu
-Rode VideoMic GO II Camera-mount Directional Microphone: geni.us/UrfiR2q
-RODE VideoMicro geni.us/spt1
-DJI Wireless Mic geni.us/q6CZN
-RODE Wireless GO II (2 transmitters and receiver kit): geni.us/RbgBkOA
SD Cards:
(A7Siii / A7iv / ZV-E1)
-Lexar 128gb V90 SD card: geni.us/42wqkLD
(a6400/ZV-E10/aps-c cameras)
-SanDisk 128GB Extreme SD card: geni.us/Aj3fB
-SanDisk 128GB Extreme microSDXC: geni.us/ZP71B
Tripods:
-NEEWER 66 inch Carbon Fiber Tripod: geni.us/Fgaj1
-SIRUI T-0S Series Travel Tripod with B-00 Ball Head: geni.us/Py3gO
-SIRUI Carbon Fiber Travel 5C Tripod (less expensive version): geni.us/v6pWDF
Camera Bags:
-NOMATIC McKinnon Camera Backpack 25L: geni.us/9e4n
-NOMATIC Peter Mckinnon 35L Camera Pack: geni.us/FmSC
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  • @GadgetAddict
    @GadgetAddict2 жыл бұрын

    I wish every lens was tested like this. Instead of just talking about it for 15 minutes, you put it to a real use, so we can just see exactly how it performs.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! My desk was the beach on this one.

  • @mosubekore78

    @mosubekore78

    9 ай бұрын

    Exactly what we need, the whole video made using the lense.

  • @filippomorari4250
    @filippomorari4250 Жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled upon this video while considering the different aps-c zoom lenses out there! You’re way to underrated man, this kind of content is pure gold, you gave a detailed overview of the specs while showing us a real life use and good god the images were so intense and cinematic! Also I was in Vallarta last spring break with some Canadian fellows and have a bunch of friends down there so you really got me on the location ❤

  • @jaymills1720
    @jaymills1720Ай бұрын

    Thinking 18-105 for all purpose and a fast 23 for lowlight and an a6700 is the setup!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Ай бұрын

    Great set up

  • @floridaliving9329
    @floridaliving93292 жыл бұрын

    This is the most comprehensive lens review I've ever seen. You've covered everything that I wanted to know about this lens. I love how you filmed the whole review using the actual lens that is being reviewed and provided video samples in all kinds of different lighting scenarios and focal lengths. This video should be a benchmark for lens reviews for video usage in my opinion. Keep up the great work! Liked and subscribed.

  • @aowm3851
    @aowm38512 жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother.. was debating picking it up but I think based on your video I can definitely work with it.

  • @gregorschmider4385
    @gregorschmider43852 жыл бұрын

    YES! This is the video I was looking for. Thanks for the great review!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Gregor! That’s for watching, glad to have helped! 🙏

  • @Sonic-Boom
    @Sonic-Boom Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I just picked up this lens for £339 new to use with my ZV-E10 and love it so far.

  • @nilanshgaur
    @nilanshgaur Жыл бұрын

    You are so right about the fact that this lens produces a soft (not too sharp) diffused image, very cinematic, almost all the videos that i have seen on youtube, shot with this lens look very cinematic, almost ARRI cameras like. Picking this lens up for my a6400. Nice Video.

  • @PurposedLensPhotoMedia
    @PurposedLensPhotoMedia3 жыл бұрын

    Great review of this lens! This lens lens can change lives! 😊 Intro was amazing! 🔥 Keep up the great work! 👍🏾

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Still my favorite for the aps-c line. Just picked up the sigma 24-70 full frame that I’m testing out on my a6400

  • @ravicholachagudda5912
    @ravicholachagudda5912 Жыл бұрын

    Hope you had wonderful vibe over there That beach sound and sunset wow amazing

  • @abhinavdc
    @abhinavdc Жыл бұрын

    Awesome review. Keep doing this!

  • @PaulVensonsRch
    @PaulVensonsRch9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this review Kyle!

  • @Randomnoobi
    @Randomnoobi2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review! Just bought this lens and loving it thus far :)

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just tried out the sigma 24-70 full frame lens on my a6400 and for video I still like the 18-105 better. Such a great lens and a great look

  • @TheCultureofCookery
    @TheCultureofCookery2 жыл бұрын

    Been on the fence about whether or not to get the 18-105mm and this video sealed the deal. While I do mostly food content, I've been experimenting with some family videos and this video was just the inspiration I needed. Appreciate the vibe and the editing savvy in your videos! Keep on rocking it!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love this lens. Having the oss stabilization is great but the look this lens gives is why I love it! I wish it would work on my a7siii I just got but that camera won’t work with crop lenses in 4K because of the 12mp sensor

  • @GeorgeFromBG

    @GeorgeFromBG

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hows your experience with the lens been assuming you got it

  • @TheCultureofCookery

    @TheCultureofCookery

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GeorgeFromBG actually I didn’t end up getting it haha. I went with the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 instead. There’s definitely less range but I liked the fact that the image is pretty sharp, the auto focus is relatively quick, and the f2.8 makes it a bit easier if it’s dark. I found it super helpful since I shoot mostly food videos at night and found the 2.8 is helpful when I’m too lazy to set up my lights haha

  • @DiscoverWithDima
    @DiscoverWithDima3 жыл бұрын

    Cool video mang, loved the photos

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude! Wish we were still there and not back home already

  • @bernassiu
    @bernassiu Жыл бұрын

    Great video! So helpful, thanks

  • @TravelwithYiew
    @TravelwithYiew Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this review. It’s really helpful to help me make a decision on the lens to use for travelling. Cheers.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    As a good second option take a look at the Tamron 17-70

  • @TravelwithYiew

    @TravelwithYiew

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV Thank you, Kyle! Much appreciated!

  • @adedotunajibade
    @adedotunajibade Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comprehensive review

  • @jayon6101
    @jayon61012 жыл бұрын

    Epic shots man👏🏻👏🏻

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jonas!

  • @koushikpatra7779
    @koushikpatra77792 жыл бұрын

    excellent review man ❤️

  • @GasWorksISO
    @GasWorksISO2 жыл бұрын

    You said it.. the thing that really shines about this lens. It has a very cinematic look to it. This is a perfect daytime video lens.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% yes

  • @johnbrunedigital1
    @johnbrunedigital12 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Thanks for the straightforward narration and explanations. Your demonstrations were very nice and wonderful to evaluate. I'm re-thinking this lens now when other reviews derided it for being too soft. It seems you only evaluated it on its ability to autofocus. It is silly to deem a lens unusable just because it's focus hunting in low light--if I'm using a lens in low light I'm going to manually focus it.

  • @palinadri
    @palinadri11 ай бұрын

    Good job mate. Have been contemplating to get this lens..but I think it's worth the try after watching this video.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    11 ай бұрын

    It’s a pretty sweet lens!

  • @Shanoclare8226
    @Shanoclare8226 Жыл бұрын

    Color grading on this vid is outstanding👌🏽

  • @cesarramirez4570
    @cesarramirez45702 жыл бұрын

    Excelente video, gracias me interesó mucho ese lente sony 18-105mm f4 para la sony az-e10, gracias y que bien que lo hiciste en Puerto Vallarta ;)

  • @KapilaSudesh
    @KapilaSudesh2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the wonderful review. gonna get mine 👍

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy the new lens!

  • @KimwellH
    @KimwellH2 жыл бұрын

    Nice.. thank you for sharing.. I learn a lot

  • @begood2050
    @begood20502 жыл бұрын

    No questions very informative video.. thanks from India

  • @jdubyah30
    @jdubyah30 Жыл бұрын

    I just bought this lens a few hours ago for $350 used. I had not seen your video until today, and I am so excited. Thanks brother.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a good price! It’s still my favorite all around lens for the aps-c cameras!

  • @Kornholeeoo
    @Kornholeeoo5 ай бұрын

    It is a fantastic lens. One of the first Sony lenses I bought and I have used it in so many videos.

  • @lolsoez5804
    @lolsoez58042 жыл бұрын

    Great content, keep it up !

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    ✌🏻

  • @walrusinger
    @walrusinger2 жыл бұрын

    Very good Review!👍👍👍

  • @RWes9
    @RWes9 Жыл бұрын

    Great review, thanks!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    ✌🏻

  • @GeorgeFromBG
    @GeorgeFromBG2 жыл бұрын

    Covered everything one needs to know about a new lens, perfect

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙌🏻

  • @MaxwellRios
    @MaxwellRios2 жыл бұрын

    Muito bom seu vídeo, gostei das imagens e com certeza vou comprar uma lente dessa.

  • @kerouacf0069
    @kerouacf00696 ай бұрын

    Well done great review

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @seongslee
    @seongslee3 жыл бұрын

    Great review and thanks for sharing in 4K. Images look pretty sharp to me!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @sjprostore7386
    @sjprostore7386 Жыл бұрын

    this kind of review is what we need 👍

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌

  • @lingham2099
    @lingham20993 жыл бұрын

    Looks excellent . This video and your zv1 both did a. Wonderful job. Which camera did you prefer for traveling?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    The zv-1 is very good for always having a camera on you. Having the active stabilization as well as a decent zoom the zv1 is great. Having the bigger camera sometimes is tough to deal with and awkward in some situations. My a6400 also doesn’t have any stabilization so a gimbal is sometimes necessary. The bigger camera and better lens choices ultimately will look better but the ease of the zv1 makes it a good choice

  • @TBKR90
    @TBKR902 жыл бұрын

    Great vid man!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    ✌🏻 thank you!

  • @TheVictoriousKicks
    @TheVictoriousKicks Жыл бұрын

    Great review. I use a Sony a6400 with the 70-200 f2.8 and plan to use this lens with a Sony a6000 for close shots. I work professional basketball in Puerto Rico. I’ve been using a Tamron 28-75 f2.8 with the a6000 but the lack of stability is causing a little too much softness than I would like, so I expect this lens to do the job. Great video!!!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Should be a great lens for you! The OSS is quite good

  • @lavinchi6709
    @lavinchi67099 ай бұрын

    Thank you !!!!Cool video!!!!

  • @forneverarrow
    @forneverarrow Жыл бұрын

    There is a big truth about the cinematic/soft rendering of this lens! Its the biggest reason i bought it 6 months ago for my a6000 and its pretty much my main lens. It reminds me the cinematic look of an IRIX Dragonfly 30mm 1.4 i had when i used DSLRs. For the build quality, no complaints! All metal, very nice looking and balances amazingly. And the constant f4, internal focusing and zooming makes this lens exceptional (actually i can't recall any other 6x zoom lens in the industry with all of those specs together). I found it at 519€ in a black Friday deal. For a Sony lens is really a bargain!!

  • @fabianlehr4318

    @fabianlehr4318

    5 ай бұрын

    I just bought mine for 250€ on eBay 😬

  • @nomadikmind3979
    @nomadikmind39794 ай бұрын

    wow this footage all looks FANTASTIC. What profile was it shot on?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    4 ай бұрын

    Standard profile. With basic post grading

  • @nomadikmind3979

    @nomadikmind3979

    4 ай бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV very nice

  • @JEK
    @JEK2 жыл бұрын

    nice cinematic look, or run and gun documentary type look to it.

  • @PatrickFogartywithacamera
    @PatrickFogartywithacamera3 жыл бұрын

    I use the same setup! your shots were looking great!!!!!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @thr6453

    @thr6453

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I am a beginner and want to do Videography. I am buying Sony A6400 without Kit lens. Should I buy this as my first lens. What is your experience with this setup? I am a beginner thats why I am confused where to invest my money so that I can get best results from that. Should I go for primes? Please guide me🙏

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thr6453 most people’s first lenses are the sigma 16mm and the Sony 18-105. I really like how the 18-105 is stabilized and has more versatility but the sigma 16 is a bit wider (better for vlogging) and is a 1.4 aperture which is better at night or low light.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    I tend to use the 18-105 more often unless it’s night time

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    I tend to use the 18-105 more often unless it’s nighttime

  • @TrevorVogtMusic
    @TrevorVogtMusic2 жыл бұрын

    Such a great shot @ 3:37

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    And it’s only in 1080 hd. With my other non stabilized lenses this one would have been pretty shaky.

  • @PaulFeinberg
    @PaulFeinberg3 жыл бұрын

    Boom loved that intro!! First!

  • @PaulFeinberg

    @PaulFeinberg

    3 жыл бұрын

    Loved your colors on those sunset shots! I thought the lens overall looked amazing seems like a killer deal. I also loved your photo edits, nice job!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul! That’s all Mexico! Not much color grading in this video just the basic luma adjustments. This lens does have a bit of a warmer look to it though.

  • @RondellKB

    @RondellKB

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it's pretty damn good

  • @fabianlehr4318
    @fabianlehr43185 ай бұрын

    Great review! I just bought an 18-105mm for an incredible price of 250€ on eBay and now use it a lot with my ZV-E10. I completely agree with everything you said about the lens, but would like to emphasize one thing you only mentioned briefly: This lens has AWESOME stabilization. Its OSS is so much more effective than the OSS of the kit lens that I get even pretty stable handheld video footage at 105mm. It's even stable enough for relatively smooth walkaround footage at 18mm with OSS only. It has by far the best OSS of any lens I ever used, which really is a big deal with the ZV-E10 which doesn't have IBIS and crops in 45% for mediocre digital stabilization. For the ZV-E10, this lens is really a gamechanger, especially if you hate using a gimbal like me. I only wish it could weigh a bit less, but on the other hand I think that its weight contributes a lot to its stabilization as a heavier lens will be less affected by microjitters than the ultra lightweight kit lens.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    5 ай бұрын

    Yea, I’d say in the apsc line this is probably the best stabilization

  • @disha9876
    @disha9876 Жыл бұрын

    Can you please suggest a camera and lens that you'd pick which I can use, one for food and and travelling (18-105) for sure after watching your video. 📹❤️Ur video Also I'm new to this world of cameras... So are a6500 and a6600 are better versions?

  • @user-lx8xb1lc9c
    @user-lx8xb1lc9c6 ай бұрын

    May I ask where is the best focal length and aperture of 18-105? Thank you for your guidance.❤❤

  • @felipefaria2052
    @felipefaria20522 жыл бұрын

    Very good. Thanks.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    😎

  • @ishaanayan607
    @ishaanayan607 Жыл бұрын

    Even I didn't choose the kit lens for my new Sony a6400 i brought 18 to 105 lens and I felt its good

  • @BruceDaTruth2
    @BruceDaTruth2 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Kyle, Been following your tip and recommendations for ZV E10. When using the Sony 18 - 105 or Sigma 16, which tripod/ gimbal do you use? Do I need a Joby or can I get away with using the MT16? I’m concerned about the added weight. BTW I’m new to the Vlogg/Podcast world.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been using the Ulanzi mt-47 lately and I like this one better because it’s heavy duty and folds down small. When it’s extended it’s the same height as the joby 5K. I’ve been using it on my a7siii and sigma 24-70 as well with no issues. For the gimbal the crane m3 will work for both of these lenses but the weebill s will be a bit stronger for both of those lenses amzn.to/3Pmw5iC

  • @VOKASINEMA
    @VOKASINEMA2 ай бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @commandux
    @commandux Жыл бұрын

    model for filter nd? nice job.

  • @OfficialDamoDiore
    @OfficialDamoDiore2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review So as someone who is not new to vlogging I just sold my cannon power shot sx740 and I’m looking to buy something definitely more advanced. I’m thinking about grabbing the ze10 and this lens mainly because I’d like to do some videos doing try on hauls and product reviews where I’m going to need my whole body in the shot. And as clear as possible. Do you recommend this lens for videos of that nature ?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s a great set up but depending on how much room you have it could be a bit close at 18mm. I’d take a look at the Sony 10-18 which would definitely be wide enough for whole body shots. But definitely the 18-105 is a great lens for all around versatility. Here a video I made using the zv-e10 and Sony 10-18. Still Sold Out! SONY ZV-E10 Vlog Test kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpdopbWadKjNmpM.html

  • @OfficialDamoDiore

    @OfficialDamoDiore

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV ok thank you so much I’m going to check this video out right now :)

  • @LifeofJohnG
    @LifeofJohnG Жыл бұрын

    Great review. I have zve10. With kit lens . Cant decide on this or the sigma 16 or sony 11 (expensive). Pretty much filming and vlogging holidays, blogs, building work etc. Have a go pro for stuff, but this looks a good all rounder. Can it be used at 18 then run in catalyst browse ok? Thx

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    The sigma 16mm is also one of those “gotta have” lenses for the apsc Sony cameras. It was my first lens.

  • @LifeofJohnG

    @LifeofJohnG

    Жыл бұрын

    Mmm... what to do...

  • @MaxPhotoGraphic
    @MaxPhotoGraphic2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, which veeeeeeeeery compact gimbal would you recommend for 18-105+ a6600? Thanks, Max

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m a big fan of the weebill s gimbal for this set up. The new crane m3 can hold this set up but I’d still go for the weebill s

  • @ibizaamigos
    @ibizaamigos Жыл бұрын

    Great video and I’m now blaming you for my purchase of this lens :) could you please tell me what software you are using to colour grade your footage and photos? I’m going to be using this lens on my a6600 so I’m hoping the in body stabilisation plus the lens stabilisation will make a big difference compared to my sigma 16mm. It would be great for you to do a video on colour grading I like your style Nice one 👍

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    I use Final Cut Pro for editing/color grading. In this video, I used standard color profile and really only adjusted my highlights and shadows and sometimes dropped my mids for contrast. On top of that the city of Puerto Vallarta just looks good on film especially at golden hour. This lens will be great on that a6600

  • @AlgisKemezys
    @AlgisKemezys Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @adorschnerj7533
    @adorschnerj75333 жыл бұрын

    The puppies were so cute!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    They sure were! Hard to not want to bring a couple home

  • @RockWILK
    @RockWILK3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review. I know people hate the 16-50 kit lens, but it gives me great results, but it IS a pain to keep having to adjust aperture when zooming. Really annoying.. I also have the 55-210, which is also an awesome lens, but same issue. I also use the 35mm f1.8 OSS for low light, and that's an awesome lens overall, but I think I'm gonna suck it up and grab this lens. It seems much more convenient although... I'll probably have to buy a different gimbal. The Crane M2 works great with both the 16-50 and the 35mm, but I'm assuming this will be too big. Oh well... Whatever makes the best art wins. Thanks for such great insight. Helped a lot.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    I still will use my kit lens for vlogging. It’s nice to have a 16 that’s stabilized. The 18-105 is a pretty awesome lens but it most likely won’t work on the M2 cause it’s probably too front heavy.

  • @RockWILK

    @RockWILK

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV yes, I agree. I'll probably grab the Weebill S. If I decide to get the lens. :-) I'm pretty sure it's about to happen. Partially your fault :-)

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RockWILK haha sorry! But you’ll love that set up

  • @RockWILK

    @RockWILK

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV ;) Thanks!!

  • @TheFandangovideoguy
    @TheFandangovideoguy Жыл бұрын

    fantastico! Puerto Vallarta is my kind of town! You can walk anywhere! love it...I have a Sony FX30 and this Sony lens 18-105mm f4...with enough light it looks great in your video...but I wonder how much better would the new sigma 18-50mm f2.8 would do? It's only 1 f stop brighter...I wish Sigma made the 18-35mm f1.8 for Sony E...! it would be massive I know but great for low light. I have the Sigma 16mm for gimbal work and also the 30mm f1.4...maybe all i need for now-do you still use your lens in darker conditions? Nice sunsets in Puerto Vallarta!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Also check out the tamron 17-70mm f2.8 lens. I recently did a video with that lens in NYC and it was a really great lens.

  • @TheFandangovideoguy

    @TheFandangovideoguy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV gracias! so the Tamron is a little better? OSS ok? I have the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 for Canon...I should borrow a Sigma adapter MC-11 and see if the video autofocus is as good on Sony as it is on my Canon cameras. Thanks!

  • @abhisheksonivlog2526
    @abhisheksonivlog25262 жыл бұрын

    Hii ....i have a focus problem whenever i shoot videos.. it's jump not proper focus can u suggest me how to resolve my problem.

  • @chandrakala2743
    @chandrakala27432 жыл бұрын

    Can we use it for sony a7c

  • @Carepediem
    @Carepediem Жыл бұрын

    This is how you review something !

  • @konstv6388
    @konstv63885 күн бұрын

    What could probably be your suggestion for the zve10 lens good and cheap for lowlight, Sir?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    4 күн бұрын

    All of the sigma trio prime lenses are great since they are a f1.4 but if you need a zoom lens I’d check out the sigma 18-50 f2.8

  • @konstv6388

    @konstv6388

    4 күн бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV thank you very much.. all I need is a lens that can somehow shoot video at low light sir.

  • @dericsanchez4081
    @dericsanchez40812 жыл бұрын

    Been thinking about picking up this lens for a while but just not sure it would be that big of an upgrade over my 16-50 kit lens. What are your thoughts on the 18-105 vs the 16-50 kit? Edit: Nevermind. Heard your thoughts later in the video.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    To me it’s a very big difference. Its more stabilized, has a smoother look, better bokeh, better colors, way longer zoom. I’ve probably used my kit lens once since I bought this lens.

  • @dericsanchez4081

    @dericsanchez4081

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV yeah you’re probably right. I should just bite the bullet and pick it up. I guess I’ve just gotten so spoiled with the image of the sigmas that I assume since the 18-105 won’t look like that, what’s the point haha

  • @MOLOTOVTODAY
    @MOLOTOVTODAYАй бұрын

    8:15 look at background, some problem with the autofocus on lamp. a6400 and 18-105 - breathing autofocus.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Ай бұрын

    That has to do with the shutter speed of the camera not syncing with the lights. Usually happens more with 120fps.

  • @eugeniobritofotografia
    @eugeniobritofotografia Жыл бұрын

    Hello Kyle. I have the same "pack", 6400+18-105, and when i'm shooting video, and applying some zoom, the lens struggles to focus, wich can ruin my videos. Did you have some kind of issue like this? I don't know what to do, since i love the lens and the camera...

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t really had that issue. I have my focus mode set to wide and my metering set to multi. Maybe try those settings out of you have something set different

  • @LeShunMarquette
    @LeShunMarquetteКүн бұрын

    Nice video. This video should play first.

  • @pcofranc
    @pcofranc7 ай бұрын

    2:12 4:16 Love shots like this with to see the full zoom range.

  • @OutingJournal
    @OutingJournal2 ай бұрын

    Can you use the C1 button then Wheel to Zoom?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 ай бұрын

    I guess if you set it up that way in the custom dial menu. Not sure how fast it will zoom doing that though

  • @hellohelie
    @hellohelie Жыл бұрын

    The stabilization looks good. Do we need a gimbal for sure or the Joby gorilla pod can be enough? (with a6600)

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t say need. Especially since the a6600 has in body stabilization, the one I was using (a6400) doesn’t. But gimbals are nice to have

  • @hellohelie

    @hellohelie

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@KyleWattsTV Thank you, it would be for taking on a trip. I want to do some vlogs but it's mostly for "normal" videos of landscapes, people, animals, hiking.. and make good pictures. So I guess I don't need a gimbal. Do you recommend me this lens ? Thank you from France.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hellohelie yes this lens is one of those all around lenses that is very versatile focal range wise. It’s not the best at dark but still usable. My kit when traveling was the a6400 with the 18-105 and the sigma 16mm (mostly for night time because it’s a 1.4 aperture so it’s very good in low light)

  • @brittywithlove
    @brittywithlove Жыл бұрын

    Do you think this would work for wildlife photography in Belize?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    It would be probably ok, usually you would want a lens that has more zoom range like a 200mm or higher. Depends I guess how far away you would need to be from your subject

  • @1992hb
    @1992hb Жыл бұрын

    You mentioned this lens produces softer images. Would you say it’s a noticeable difference when you are editing? In other words, do you feel you have to do more in post to get it looking sharp?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s not that it’s not sharp, it just has kind of a diffused look which I actually like better. It’s kinda more cinematic looking. And no, I don’t have to do anything more really in post to sharpen it.

  • @annguyenhuynhphuc8205
    @annguyenhuynhphuc82052 жыл бұрын

    When the camera change its zoom level, does it make lots of noise?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope. It’s pretty silent

  • @euphoricmonk
    @euphoricmonk2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how did you shoot the slow mo in 4k? Did you upscale it in post or something?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just added the clip into my editing timeline and it upscales to 4K, but it’s still a 1080 clip

  • @euphoricmonk

    @euphoricmonk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV Oh in premiere then just slow it down?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@euphoricmonk yes. 120 would be slowed down to about 20%

  • @euphoricmonk

    @euphoricmonk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV Looks nice man 👍

  • @easonp2280
    @easonp2280 Жыл бұрын

    man you are amazing 👍

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @ZoharGoldMine
    @ZoharGoldMine Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I really want to buy the Sigma 30mm f / 1.4 but the only thing that prevents me is the lack of zoom. I just bought a camera, without a kit lens and saw a lot of people who said that starting a prime lens would limit me. My question to you is did you feel that the lack of zoom limited you that you started in photography and videoagraphy? I would love for you to answer (:

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    My first lenses were the sigma 16mm and 30mm. The 16 got used the most for vlogging and the 30 mostly got used for product photography. It didn’t take long for me to pick up the 18-105 and became kind of my go to lens

  • @ZoharGoldMine

    @ZoharGoldMine

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV For a beginner, you think the 18-105 is better then the 30? I mainly want to shoot street photography, portraits and a bit of landscape.

  • @igorvuk4454

    @igorvuk4454

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ZoharGoldMine there is sigma 18-50 2.8 lens that is super sharp and much brighter than kit and 18-105. tamron 17-70 2.8 is also great. sigma primes are sharp, bright and vivid but you are limited to either 16, 30 or 56mm . i have right now both sigma 16mm and 56mm prime (1.4), sigma 18-50 2.8, sony 18-135mm and imho, best all around lens would be sony 18-135mm for photography; for videos i'd go with sigma 16-50 2.8

  • @ClementFaucher
    @ClementFaucher2 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see if the quality is much better on sigma 16mm 1.4 than when you shoot on 18mm with this zoom except the aperture ?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Almost all my talking head shots in my studio is the sigma 16 with the a6400. If you’re moving around with it though it gets a bit shaky cause there’s no stabilization in the lens or the a6400 body

  • @ClementFaucher

    @ClementFaucher

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV yes i have it on my a6600 but what I would like to know it’s if you shot in 18mm with your zoom photos or videos there’s a big difference of quality between this zoom and the sigma 16 ? Except aperture of course

  • @tadnishida7764
    @tadnishida77642 жыл бұрын

    How well does it zoom on a gimbal? Can you control the zoom from the gimbal while recording?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    All depends on the gimbal. You would need to have one with a zoom control for it to work. The lens it self will basically balance the same at any of the focal lengths because the zoom function is inside the lens and the lens doesn’t extend out when it zooms

  • @tadnishida7764

    @tadnishida7764

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV Any suggestions on a gimbal that works?

  • @abhisheksonivlog2526
    @abhisheksonivlog25262 жыл бұрын

    Hii sir please suggest me cheapest and best nd filter for sony 18-105 plzz

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Freewell is by far the best budget VND filter amzn.to/3aneLHS And K&F concepts would be next best amzn.to/3FxRD7Z but I would spend a bit more and go freewell.

  • @abhisheksonivlog2526

    @abhisheksonivlog2526

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV Thank you so much sir for response... thanks for suggestions 😍❤️

  • @jameiealehandro
    @jameiealehandro Жыл бұрын

    how much stops did you use for the pmvnd when filming this ?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    I probably was at 4-5 stops. Maybe brought up the aperture a bit as well. It was very bright down there on the beach

  • @suryakathiravan
    @suryakathiravan Жыл бұрын

    Do you suggest this over Tamron 17-70mm? I was looking for one overall lens for a6400.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    If you plan on using it in low light I’d go with the tamron. If you need more then 70mm on your zoom side go with the sony 18-105. But both lenses are great

  • @lengdelagua

    @lengdelagua

    Жыл бұрын

    Super confused with the 2 lens also☹️ but the range of Sony is also super good for travel right? The tamron can’t give it at 70mm

  • @suryakathiravan

    @suryakathiravan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lengdelagua that's right. I went with Tamron 17-70 but I think Sony is also good. Tamron is better in low light comparitively. But it's bit heavy 😀

  • @kajsiegler8899
    @kajsiegler88999 ай бұрын

    I just bought the SonyFX30 - I am still doubting between the sigma 18-50mm 2.8f or the Sony 18-105mm 4f. I want to make documentary/cinematic/vlog style videos. Which one would you pick? Sony FX30 has IBIS but I don't know if that is sufficient or not

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    9 ай бұрын

    Both are sold lenses. The 18-105 would be a bit more versatile but not as good in low light. Antother lens to look at is the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 which also is a stabilized lens. You could also go with the sigma 24-70 which is a full frame lens, but would still be very good on that camera.

  • @kajsiegler8899

    @kajsiegler8899

    9 ай бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV I think Ill go for the higher focal length, automatic zoom and build in stability for the sony. As a beginner propably easier to practise with and a better price then the Tamron.

  • @baileyconway6890
    @baileyconway68902 жыл бұрын

    What is the max iso you push the a6400 too

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    6400 usually for a cleaner image

  • @baileyconway6890

    @baileyconway6890

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV good to know my current camera I'm only comfortable pushing it to 800 and 1600 if I have to

  • @shane_c
    @shane_c Жыл бұрын

    What program were the photo edits done with?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Adobe Lightroom

  • @shane_c

    @shane_c

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV I haven't tried it but seeing that is completely convincing. Thanks for the response!

  • @georgekaratsiolis5197
    @georgekaratsiolis51979 ай бұрын

    on your videos you show a photo and then the same photo but corrected. is the last one the edited version or what?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes. It’s the before and after using Lightroom to edit the photos

  • @georgekaratsiolis5197

    @georgekaratsiolis5197

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@KyleWattsTV good but can you please mention which preset you used? or it was just you set things without a preset?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    9 ай бұрын

    @@georgekaratsiolis5197 didn’t use any presets on these but just some basic adjustments

  • @vajahatha
    @vajahatha Жыл бұрын

    Can I use this lense on sony a7iii

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes but only in super 35 crop mode on the camera

  • @vajahatha

    @vajahatha

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV thankyou for your reply

  • @MadysonAncell
    @MadysonAncell2 жыл бұрын

    Debating on this lens or the sigma 16!

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s a tough choice. The 16 is better for vlogging since it’s wider and low light from the 1.4 Aperture. But the 18-105 is way more versatile having that focal length. If you don’t have stabilization then the 18-105 is very nice to have since the lens is stabilized

  • @tenzinpelsang5637
    @tenzinpelsang56373 жыл бұрын

    18-105 vs tamron 17-70 which one is better.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    Both are great. The Sony has more zoom and works better on a gimbal since the zoom states internal, but the tamron is a 2.8 aperture so it will do better in darker situations. Both are stabilized but I personally like the Sony lens better but that’s mostly because I like the look that it gives and I like that it works well on a gimbal. Also the power zoom works with the gimbal as well. Either one though is a solid choice for the aps-c line

  • @tenzinpelsang5637

    @tenzinpelsang5637

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleWattsTV thanks man

  • @DennisMeetsWorld

    @DennisMeetsWorld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tamron is weather sealed, Sony is not.

  • @fabaddd
    @fabaddd Жыл бұрын

    great review ! u remind me of seth rogen , idk why hahaha

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @DavinciHD_
    @DavinciHD_2 жыл бұрын

    With the aps-c crop factor of the 18-105mm lens being equivalent to 157mm . Would this lens be good enough to film football from the sideline ?

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think so. Also if you put the camera in clear image zoom you can get another x1.5 on top of that.

  • @MotorsPassionFR
    @MotorsPassionFR11 ай бұрын

    top, merci mec, j'hésitais, je me lance :)

  • @chandrakala2743
    @chandrakala27432 жыл бұрын

    Im getting black corners

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can use it but you need to put the camera into aps-c/super 35 mode (crop mode) it’s in the 1st section in your menu. Turning this on will slow the sensor to crop to fit that lens.

  • @lengdelagua
    @lengdelagua Жыл бұрын

    How do you edit your photos with this lens? So so gooood 😪🙌🏻 send help pls hehe

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    I use Adobe Lightroom to edit my photos

  • @louisrafaelcom
    @louisrafaelcom4 күн бұрын

    **Focus hunting - focus breathing is a physical characteristic of the lens, something newer Sony cameras are able to correct for.

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    4 күн бұрын

    Yes but only for specific Sony lenses

  • @pumps0333
    @pumps0333 Жыл бұрын

    just bought a used one for 300

  • @KyleWattsTV

    @KyleWattsTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Damn! Nice price!