Great review! I am thinking of getting exactly the same trio of 28, 55 and 85.

good video man. keep it up. kind of a similar idea to videos ive been making so its nice to see someone els doing the same thing. keep it up.

Great and honest review. I use it and like it very much for its autofocus but not so much for not being too sharp around the corners. i think for the price is an unbeatable lens. Very light, silent and good in low light. The super 35mm crop is an excellent add on to the lens with an A7iii. Thank you for your review. Subscribed.

Great review Shane. This was fantastic. It really helped me in my decision to stay with my Samyang 35mm and later on just buy the Tamron.

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm happy it helped! I'm reviewing the tamron now, it's a sweet lens

Thanks for sharing. I dont use the 28mm on my a7iii anymore. However I think it fits my aps-c a6400 very well as a 42mm

I use it all the time on my A6000 with effective focal length of 42mm. It is a great street lens.

Great video, your points are valid. Added bonus is your voice is very pleasant:-)

Great review! I just reviewed this one and the Zeiss 55 1.8 too for wedding photography. Loving the quality of your video, when are we going to see more? :-)

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully soon, I just got back from a trip with the 70-200 GM, 28-75 tamron and 35mm 1.4 so I'm working on reviews for all of those!

@RotoUK

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneBethlehem Awesome! I just did a review on the Tamron too! Love it.

I use this lens for street photography. Can't beat this for portability, size and weight!

@ShaneBethlehem

4 жыл бұрын

I recently just got the Sony A6600 and really miss this lens, for the size and its price it's still such a great value.

Great review, and with no distracting music.. I am planning to buy the 85mm f1.8 sony.. and I am looking to have a combo lens for my apsc. I want a full frame lens so I can use it on my a7ii. would this be a good combo? A 42mm equiv on the a6000 and an 85 on the a7ii? I will slowly work on buying gear out of the money that I gain using my gear, 24mm sony g master is expensive, and the 20mm is still expensive but is a great option if it is already available in my country.

@ShaneBethlehem

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I think this lens pairs really well with an a6000 and a7ii. This lens is going to be a way better value then the 35, 24, or 20mm, with that said in the future you might outgrow it but in terms of versatility I think you're really enjoy it. I sold my copy, but only because I replaced it, the only other options I would consider if I were you would be the new Tamron prime lenses, they're great values and a nice size

I'm hoping the 24 f/1.4 GM comes back in stock soon. Was debating between this 28 and that lens. Hoping to do some astro this summer!

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

the 24mm is a beast, just a pricey beast, I hope to try it out this year. have you looked at any manual options? Laowa makes some interesting lens: www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-15mm-f2/

I have been on the fence on this lens. I am a new YT'r. I do not have a YT photography channel but enjoy the hobby. I am trying to fit out a new kit for my recently purchased a7iii. I already own a 6400 which is amazing. Not sure why I need the a7iii besides gear lust. As I fit out my kit I want to get FE lens that would work with my crop sense camera as well. I enjoy street photography so the 28mm will be interesting. Thanks for the video.

Great video! Maybe you could help give me a suggestion. I was strongly considering getting this lens because I need a wide angle lens (I have the 70-200 f4) and I want a lens that will do really good for astrophotography but also have autofocus so I can use it for other things with easy. I figured that this lens would probably accomplish that and DXOMARK has this lens ranked pretty high in sharpness but now you got me thinking that I need to get something else that will be better for astrophotography. Do you have any suggestions for around $500 that preferably has autofocus? Thanks 🙂

@ZyaLuke

4 жыл бұрын

I was considering either the Rokinon or Samyang 14mm 2.8 but those dont have autofocus but still might be my better choice..?

@ZyaLuke

4 жыл бұрын

The Rokinon 24mm F1.4 is also in my price range.

@ShaneBethlehem

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I don't mean this lens can't can't do astro, I just mean if that's all you want it for there are lenses that can do better as dedicated astro lenses. With that said I have heard pretty good things about the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 and have seen a few nice astro shots from it people took but I havnt used it myself. I've used the rokinon 14 and it performs well but youre totally right that it's manual focus and it's just not flexible at all. I just personally didn't love the sony 28mm performance of this lens for astro, but I'm very picky, I think it's totally ok, just not the best, but it'll be still very versatile

@ZyaLuke

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply 🙂 The Tamron 17-28 is a bit out of my price range at around $800 (maybe I need save up more). I wouldn't mind trying a Rokinon but from what I've read it can be really hit or miss whether or not you get a sharp lens, quite a few people say that they go through several before getting a sharp one and I hate the hassle of returning things. I always spend entirely too much time researching and trying to get the best bang for my buck and lenses are particularly difficult to shop for IMO. I see a lens that I like, great reviews, low aperture, decent price, then I start reading the description and it says aps-c (if it even says in the description). And then when it comes to focal length I'm not sure exactly what to get because my previous camera was a Sony Cybershot mega zoom point and shoot camera and I've only had my a7r2 for about a month and a half. I got the 70-200 f4 to go with it and it's a great lens for the most part, though I do wish I had more reach for wildlife photography. Ugh! Lol

Super pro review, thanks a lot...maybe the Tamron 28-75 or the Samyang/Rokinon 24mm f2.8 or the Zeiss 35mm will be a better choice. Subscribed!!!

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! those are great options, i hope to make a review on the Tamron one day and I'll be putting out a review of the Sony Zeiss 35 f1.4 soon :)

Good day. Sony 28.0 2.0 or Sigma 35 1/4 for video which is better?

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

It's hard to say, the sigma is definitely going to get you more 'cinematic' shots with the 1.4 and the longer focal length, but the 28 is cheaper and smaller and realistically for most video work f 2.0 is a shallow enough depth of field that it would be perfect for any wedding work or something where you want to make sure you're in focus as much as you can. Personally I prefer the 35 mm though and I use the sony 35 for most of my work

I am a wedding cinematographer, I use 28mm and 90mm for weddings(Indian weddings), So far so good. First time I am hearing negatives about 28mm, but for the price it works a lot better.

@ShaneBethlehem

4 жыл бұрын

I don't mean to come off as to negative on the 28mm, it's a great lens that just didn't work well for me. You're totally correct too, it's the best value still on the market for Sony besides maybe the new Tamron primes

Cool. Is this the best budget friendly for a7s?

@ShaneBethlehem

3 жыл бұрын

It ia a great value however tamron/sigma/samyang have been putting out comparable compact prime lenses now that give it a run for its money

Damn that audio 👌🏼

@ShaneBethlehem

4 жыл бұрын

Ha this was when I was still learning

Seriously struggling to decide between this and the 35mm f2.8

@ShaneBethlehem

4 жыл бұрын

I think this lens is a wee better value than the 35 f2.8. Rumor is though tamron is about to release their on 24/28/35mm f2.8 primes though soon so it may be worth waiting to see what those look like

@svenev_73

4 жыл бұрын

PeterNB Sony FE 35 1.8 😉👍🏼

Recomended 28,35,or 50??

@ShaneBethlehem

4 жыл бұрын

That's a real tough one, on full frame, if I had to pick one, it would be the 50mm, but I shoot equally 35/50/85 most events/weddings

Does it distortion?

@ShaneBethlehem

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I touch on it at 2:30 ish, it's def there but correctable

you got some balls to get in front of that guy with that Arrow luckily that guy's fingers didn't slip..

@Teeb2023

5 жыл бұрын

No bowstring. :)

@DaddyJamesFilms

5 жыл бұрын

@@Teeb2023 lol didn't even notice that

I had the a6500 and now Also have the a7lll it's very hard to choose a good lens in full frame because I have the sigma 18-35 art and it's so sharp in apsc and try the 35 1.8 and the 50 1.8 for full frame and the quality it's poor compared with the sigma I think I have to go for the expensive option 55 1.8 and 35 1.4

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

Yea the 18-35 is such an awesome lens, its a legit reason to just use APS-C. I went the route of the 55 1.8 and the 35 1.4 and I manage quite well with that set up, and my usual wedding lenses are the 35 1.4, 55 1.8 and the 85 1.8. I now have been playing with zoom lenses more but I always prefer using the primes when I can, the only issue is that they are so expensive :/ you will never complain about a lack of quality with those lenses though, they are all sharp as heck

@NAM3L3555

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneBethlehem yes same like me! Also I thinking in the tamron 28-75 because I do a lot of video. I like the quality of the primes but sometimes Idont have the time to changes the lens. Thanks for answer!

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

@@NAM3L3555 ha I'm working on a video about the 28-75, I use it for most of my video work when I don't need the super low light stuff

@NAM3L3555

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneBethlehem what about the autofocus?

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

@@NAM3L3555 I have been using it since January and have had no issue with it at all, I should have my review of it finished in the next couple weeks too. Pretty much an ideal lense, very sharp but not as sharp as a prime, AF doesn't miss, very very light weight and the build is plastic but like I'm not gentle with it and it keeps up with my metal primes fine.

Just to confirm I'm understanding correctly though, the 28mm F2 is definitely the best bang for the buck and nothing else comes close in regards to pricing? Everything else you mentioned is at LEAST twice the price. Thanks.

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

Yuppers! It's an insane value with no real good comparison on the market to it right now. It's not a perfect lens, but at it's price its not intended to be I don't think

@Roland314

5 жыл бұрын

I've owned this lens for a few years, and I think the video majorly downplays how good it really is. It's versatile and fits in my pocket easily, and it produces great images. I edit using Capture One which has a built-in correction profile, and I haven't noticed any serious loss of flexibility while editing compared to my other main lenses (55/1.8 and the 90/2.8 macro). I use it for landscapes and inside abandoned buildings for urban photography. I've also shot animals, pets, etc. without any complications. If you're getting into the Sony system and prefer primes to zoom lenses, this is honestly a must-have (unless you can afford to pay 2/3 times as much for only marginally better performance).

How on Earth did you get a Woodpecker to come anywhere *near* you, never mind perching on your hand?!?

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

I am secretly a Disney princess

@Teeb2023

5 жыл бұрын

LOL. You must be, they're probably the most skittish species where I live. Extremely shy and wary.

@davidwallace8980

4 жыл бұрын

That is a Chickadee.

@ShaneBethlehem

4 жыл бұрын

There are both in the video 😃

It’s a winner just buy it,)

I'm confused... You said get a wider and cheaper lens for astro.... yes you said it now show me one option that fits that description please. I'm actually wanting to buy this for astro on Sunday so 2 days, cause its all I can afford so please enlighten me of this cheaper wider lens.

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you were confused, the manual focus Rokinon 14mm f2.8 is a great option. You can do Astro with the 28mm, all I meant is if you are looking for the cheapest Astro lens, this isn't it. I hope you have a great time shooting Sunday!

@youknowitsmetheone

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneBethlehem ok so that is a A mount so I would need an A to E mount adapter correct?? And I'm not shooting Sunday I was gonna buy the lens Sunday. But thank you either way

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

@@youknowitsmetheone there is actually an e-mount version, both in autofocusing and manual focusing, thought the MF is much cheaper and is the version I'm referring too. I would never recommend investing really in a-mount, there are so many great options for Sony E lately

Used it for Astro, too much Chromatic Abberariion on corners.

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

I found the same thing, it's functional but not great, my go-to astro lens is the batis 18mm, overkill, but also really nice

I also love 35 for photography, however, 28 is essentially 35 in video when you take into account of the crop factor of 16:9.

Been using this lens for landscape photography and it's been kicking ass, I like ultra wide angle lenses, but this is just so much better because it looks pretty natural and it's still wide enough to get most compositions, been using it 1.5 years in all sorts of weather conditions, you cant really beat it, it's a phenomenal lens for the price If anyone needs examples here are my photos, just look at the camera and lens info to see if the photos are with this lens 500px.com/mariuschristensen

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

Such awesome work Marius, you really kill it with that focal length!

@poisoncobra7

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneBethlehem thanks man, last week I bought the 85mm f1.8 and I've been really happy with it but yesterday it didn't want to connect to my a7II or my A6000 and it said a weird clicking noise, and wouldn't take photos, so I'm sending it back, its only sometimes when I'm turning on my camera, but when it happens the only fix is to take the lens off and reconnect it, you haven't noticed any such issues with your 85mm?

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

I love that lens but hmmm that's super weird, I have never encountered that's issue with my copy, and I've used it on a bunch of cams from nex-3c to a7rii, I think sending it back is a good call, but that's super disappointing to do considering you just got it

@poisoncobra7

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneBethlehem yep I'm pretty bummed about it, but hopefully I'll get a new copy without any flaws. Thanks for taking the time to reply, really like your videos, keep it up ✌️

why is it so mate...

@ShaneBethlehem

5 жыл бұрын

Mainly cause of my terrible editing 😅 and terrible lighting, I fixed it in my most recent video