If your interested in a coaching session to get more direct help picking lenses, you can book one directly here geni.us/coachingwithcb

Filled this video with tons of examples of all the lenses I use! Lemme know down below what lenses you all use ✌🏻

@PaulFeinberg

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Brockhurst great video....the Tamron 17-28mm lives on my camera now. Amazing lens especially for the price. I always wanted the Sony 24mm 1.4....and I might still one day, but the Tamron at 24mm 2.8 is pretty nice! My next lens purchase will be either 55mm 1.8 or the 85mm 1.8.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

That Tamron.. it’s killing me to get it haha

@Eli-lb1lc

5 жыл бұрын

On my a7riii I use the 24 GM, 24-105 G, 100-400 GM, and am still using my cheap 50 1.8, and 12mm f2. I’m looking at getting the 90mm Macro and a better ultrawide angle next.

@andrewmcf96

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Brockhurst for weddings, gym and commercial work I’ve been using the same 3 lenses since the start 50 1.4, 85 1.4 (started with 1.8 versions) and lately the 24mm 1.4 (started with the 16-35). I like to keep it minimal! I would also like to know why you dislike the term videographer, and what you would rather be called? I get called a videographer all the time and I just don’t like how it sounds but I don’t think that’s a good enough reason to justify complaining about it lol great vid again man thanks for all the helpful tips!

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the B-roll and concise review of each of the lenses. Subbed!

Complete Camera Novice here and I really appreciated this video! I was planning on buying the $2,000+ Sony 16-35mm F2.8 zoom lens for recording KZread videos (mostly shooting at 24), but thanks to your incredible advice I'm now going to purchase the Sony 24mm F1.4 Prime lens and I'm so stoked! I'm actually going to have a higher quality lens at a lower price and I'm not going to have to worry about zoom. Perfect starting lens for me!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Jake!!

blows my mind how you’re still only at 21K subscribers.. your content and your reviews, in my opinion, deserve at MINIMUM, 500K! 🤯 keep doing what you do and thank you for always keeping it real!.. without the sales pitch and promotions that a lot of other “famous” youtubers include in their vids these days 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Chellyn, really appreciate it 😊 all in good time I’m sure!!!

@twentymediaa

Жыл бұрын

Here I am subscribing now that he’s at 655K 🔥🔥

I agree 100% with this video! When I bought my A7III few months ago i went with the 24mm f1.4 (got lucky with stock) and the 85mm f1.8. those lens are amazing and because they are prime lens you are force to be more creative and nove around to get the shot. I'm now looking at the 70-200mm as my next purchase :)

Another solid, no nonsense video. Thanks for pumping out the great content, Chris! Been putting miles on my Tamron 28-75 and waiting on my 17-28 to arrive. 🤙🏼

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

The elusive 17-28 haha

@josepharroyo

5 жыл бұрын

For real. After a few dozen “We regret the item remains unavailable” messages, I finally scored one elsewhere. Now, I have to wait out shipping delays due to this hurricane. 😕

@azvisuals

5 жыл бұрын

If it helps, I pre-ordered the 17-28 as soon as it was available from B&H and Adorama. Both were backordered for weeks. I finally stopped by a small local shop and they actually had stock. I would call around to smaller camera shops in your area and see if they are available. Good luck! I never really liked the 28-75 but the 17-28 is a superb lens :)

is the 24-70 f2.8 a good choice or not? I'm thinking of selling my Canon 5D mark iii and my 70-200 f2.8 for an a7riii but I don't know what lens I should get for travel videos and cinematic type of videos + photos of any kind. I was thinking of a 50mm f1.8 and a 24-70 f2.8 or f.4. What do you think?

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

I have never used the 24-70, in that range I have a 24, 55, and 85 prime which covers my ranges. The GM is a HEAVY lens though, not very travel friendly. For some people it would be a good option, I would say if you have a way to rent first it might be a good idea

UPDATED VERSION! - kzread.infoWm7Q55a7u8k/edit

Man, I have the same lenses in my kit. The 24GM is AMAZING. I also shoot Real Estate and Combat Sports (BJJ). I've owned the 70-800 f2.8 Canon so I've been scared to get the Sony version in f4. You have made me feel comfortable saving the money and going with the f4. If I need extra bokeh in my portraits I'll break out the 85 f1.8 or 55 f1.8. Great video. Thank you!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers David!!

@TheCEOXPerience

4 жыл бұрын

+David Smith which adapter do you use to put your canon lenses on the Sony ? I was told depending on the adaptors the autofocus wont work.

I've been considering switching to sony (pretty much made up my mind at this point to do it), this has been one of the most helpful videos for the lenses I've found. Really appreciate the work!

Thank you. I’m getting ready to buy the Sony a7iii and a couple of these lenses to upgrade the look of my KZread channel. The hard part is getting an idea of what lenses will look like and you did a great job of displaying that for me. This is a memorable video 🤙🏽

Finally moved over to the A7III from my A6000. My kit was finally completed yesterday when I snagged a 24mm 1.4 gm at a local camera shop... got there just in time since they were sellin like hot cakes. Spent all yesterday exploring Boston and im really happy I watched this video because you put the 24 on the map for me. I love the shots I got! I also run the ziess 55mm and the 70-200 (2.8) because when I do sports photography it is usually low light. Thanks for not only pushing me in the direction of the 24 but also the A7III... of course I am now broke but at least I get really great pictures.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

glad you love it! its a killer lens, literally on my camera more than anything else now. Such a clean image

Every time you answered my questions. Thank you so much I am using Tamron 28-75 and 85mm 1.8 with my a7iii. Planning to buy Tamron 17-28

@PaulFeinberg

5 жыл бұрын

Ashutosh Borate You will not be let down....I love my 17-28mm. Right now I just have that and the 28-75mm and I am pretty set for everything I shoot.

@azvisuals

5 жыл бұрын

Yo! That setups is basically my main kit. I never liked the 28-75 since I prefer primes in that range but I currently carry the Tamron 17-28, 35 1.4, and Batis 85. It is a compact and lightweight 3 lens setup that covers pretty much every situation. Rock on!

Tameron 28-75 2.8 is king. Also just ordered the 17-28 can't wait to see how well it performs at the wedding this weekend.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

The 17-28 looks very promising. I’ve pre-ordered it but probably won’t get it until Christmas 😂

@PaulFeinberg

5 жыл бұрын

Anthony And Samantha You will not be let down.....amazing lens and fast AF.

@nathandejesus6177

5 жыл бұрын

The Tamron 17-28 is clutch when dealing with tight spaces. The 7.5" minimum focusing distance is also a lot of fun to play with.

Got the 16-35mm f4, 55mm f1.8 and I just picked up the 85mm f1.8 for $300 brand new off Amazon!! Now we save for the GM 24mm f1.4 .... Thanks for the information good to know my purchases have been validated.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

No worries! Appreciate you watching

I have very similar gear... shooting with the A7III, the lenses I have are Sony 24-105 f/4, Zeiss 55mm f/1.8, Sony 85mm f/1.8 and the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 with the Tamron 17-28 f/2.8 on the way whenever it becomes available. I've recently dabbled in astro photography and I'm lucky to have a friend who has a 24mm 1.4 and was willing to lend it to me. What a great lens!

Thanks Chris for an informative, no-nonsense review. I also like the Sony 35/2.8 which, combined with the A7iii, offers a very compact, light, unobtrusive FF package for general walkabout, street photography, evening stuff etc.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

appreciate it Glenn!

Super informative with great video examples

Still rocking a Tamron 28-75 and a bunch of old adapted manual lenses. Thanks for this run-down of your kit.

This was a great video for me! I just bought the Sony A7 iii that came with a 28-70MM lens, and I'm just trying to learn what lenses are and what the differences are and what I need. I really appreciate this! If anyone else sees this, feel free to send me videos, as I'm learning on the fly about shooting and lenses!

I like your list, in my case, I have the 16-35 F2.8 instead of the f4 and that's the best choice I have done. The versatility about its focal and aperture is lovely.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

A great lens! Just a tad pricey for me

Sony 24-105 f4 is also very sharp and highly versatile

@michaelscaplis

5 жыл бұрын

Sumit Khare yep, ideal if you just want one lens to bring on a family vacation

@aram.v

5 жыл бұрын

Pascal Michiels I agree, . you’ll need to pack an extra baby car seat for it too 😄

@sumitkhare6500

5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelscaplis yes, some times I just want to carry less not only on family vacation but also to lessen pain of carrying heavy bag with three four lenses .i prefer it over Tamron 28-75 2.8 for extra range at wide and zoom end , OSS .at 105 f4 compression is better than Tamron and bokeh is comparable.

@sumitkhare6500

5 жыл бұрын

@Phil Jones65 UK prices are on higher side .Native lens is good to extract best of camera high speed focusing and many functions u can not get using vintage lens through adapter .For static subject it's bargain to use vintage lens but why to buy advanced functions body to use vintage lens ?

@sumitkhare6500

5 жыл бұрын

@@richinlukang7042 see mark galer videos and refer books of Gary friedman

I watched a lot of the Sony lenses recommendation video and this is the best ever, I am planning to upgrade my a6000 to a7riii and have 4 prime lenses Samyang 14mm 2.8, 24mm gm, 55 1.8, and 85 1.8(already have). They are all small (under or close to500g), less expensive, and sharp, looks fit to a7riii body. Thank you for your video.

@ursfischer

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Sony A6300 to A7R III. But I will probably start with only the 24 GM. And then ad more lenses over time. It's a lot of money...

@wendyvandam844

4 жыл бұрын

Me too - upgrading from a6000 to A7riii ! Don't have any full frame lenses though so that's why I looking at the reviews and by the way thank you for this one Chris !

@rajeshgopalsamy8959

3 жыл бұрын

24mm F1.4 is not cheap know.. ??

I have the Sony a7iii body & I used this video to help me choose my first lense. I decided & I think for my first lense I’m going to go with the 24mm f1.4 gm .. looks great.... great video as well, straight forward & helpful!

I’m waiting for Tamron 70-200 2.8.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

I think alot of people are haha

@jeovie8172

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!!!

@florianbarras

5 жыл бұрын

You mean a 90-170 2.8 perhaps.

@LuisFelipeBustilloVelasquez

5 жыл бұрын

@@florianbarras 75-210

@alqersan

5 жыл бұрын

I think will be Tamron 75-210mm 2.8 I'm waiting this lens

Funny how we both have a few of the same lenses. I have the 24 1.4GM, 85 1.8 and 70-200 f4 like you. But I also have the 24-70GM, I've ordered the Tamrom 17-28. I use my lenses for travel. Yea, it's a bunch of lenses and I'm using 2 bodies, A9 and A7iii. A7iii on a gimbal with the 24 1.4 like you, but I have he 70-200 on the A9 for a lot of street/city work. It's a great street lens. You can get more candid photos/video because you're not right up in their face.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!! How do you find the A9 and A7iii match in terms of colour?

@sizzlemann

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst I find that the A7III is just a tad warmer for photographs. But I use the A7iii mostly for video and use HLG and then match to the A9's standard (since it's the only profile) if I use the A9 for any B-roll. Of course you can get any color you want in post. If you get a chance to use an A9, I highly recommend it. It's really great for sports and weddings. Shooting silently has been awesome. No noisy shutter clicks. Also, you can use a fast lens and go from inside low light to outside bright light and not have to use a ND filter or change aperture. Just flip that shutter dial to 1/32000 and you still get that creamy bokeh from the 1.4 or 1.8 lens. Not to mention that 20 fps for that once in a lifetime moment. I could go on but I think you get the point.

This video was gold for me. Just looking at getting an Sony A7iii and selling my Canon gear. This has just helped me budget and understand the implication of switching. Thank you so much :)

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

good to hear!!

Totally agree with you. I got into Sony from Dslr primarily for the lightweight/size difference but somehow along the way got caught up in acquiring all the biggest and fastest Sony had to offer. Now I am about strip it all back to have 24GM, new 35 1.8, 55 1.8, 85 1.8. I may keep the 70-200 for events but letting go the 16-35 GM as I simply never go ultra wide anymore. Looking forward to a smaller, lighter kit that is also less intimidating for people on the receiving end of my camera.. Keep up the great content!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Somebody likes those primes now eh! Don’t blame you though

I love my 24-105 G. I use it for everything

@ALWH1314

4 жыл бұрын

Agree, this is the only lens I bring when I travel. The range is wide enough to cover all the situations. The stabilization plus IBIS and the fast focusing make it very difficult to take blurry pictures. I rarely use faster than f8, taking landscape, events and people, so f4 is fast enough.

Chris, one thing you didn't mention is that the Zeiss Batis 85mm does have OIS. That made the increased cost worth it for me, and I got mine used so there wasn't as much of a price difference.

As a hobbyist, I love this video. I get caught in a rabbit hole looking at glass I don't really need particularly as I'm not earning money on stuff. I have a few of yours and recently added both the tam 17-28 and 28-200 (both great). The 24-105 and 55mm (also my fave!!) get used for gatherings / portraits. The only other one I have is the kit 28-70 which I use for lazier walkaround days. Happy with mine for now.

Ever since I have purchased the 24mm Gmaster F1.4 it has been my go to. I shoot a lot of landscape and cityscape. Best lens I have purchased.

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

I may have to pick one up. Do you think it is worth it even if I own the 16-35 f2.8 G Master

@davidgreen5527

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlexBurandt yes. I have the 16-35 GM and still use the 24mm. When it co.es to landscape and cityscape I find primes perform better. But that 16-35 is my go to when out and about doing g street photography or video

you got me shopping ... looking at the 35mm 1.8 for my "street" shooting - love your review on the 70-200 f4 - you reminded me that that had always been my "go-to" with my Canon for weddings, special events and even candid portraits of children - I might just have to take my Canon out for the day to play ...

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

You should!!

@LucaAdrian123

4 жыл бұрын

get a manual 35, many options out there and a lot cheaper

@IanSnape

4 жыл бұрын

Love the Samyang 35mm 2.8 for street it’s great and super small and light

I’m wanting the 24-105 F4. Also I need the actual camera to go with it!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Haha

@fmanerd321

4 жыл бұрын

I have that lens for my Sony A7iii. It's AMAZING. So worth it! My quality went up so much when I got that lens. No regrets.

Great video!! For some one who is just getting into this cameras can be overwhelming, and this is the exact video I needed to break it down in a simple way!!

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear

i'm curious to know who gave a thumb down to this informative video... nice job Chris . cheers from Montreal

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, what an engaging and informative video

@3-piece129

5 жыл бұрын

Probably the Angry Photographer did.

Just picked up an A7iii + 55mm Zeiss today, perfectly timed video!

@AndySomething

5 жыл бұрын

ooooh nice, I want both of those! what other lenses you want to pick up for it?

@daedaluscy

5 жыл бұрын

@@AndySomething a nice wide angle is next I think!

@AndySomething

5 жыл бұрын

@@daedaluscy Check out the new Samyang 18mm f2.8, it's like a third of the price of the zeiss batis 18mm f2.8. Thinking that might be a nice little lens to go alongside a 24-105, instead of getting the 16-35 🤔

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

Nice setup

Well done! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience. One other lens I've come to appreciate is the Sony 24-105 f4. As you suggested, prime lenses are hard to beat, but this lens offers great versatility and takes a great image. It's kind of become my walking around lens because I can shoot fairly wide and still move in quickly for more intimate shots, without changes lenses. Add the crop mode and you've really got some reach. It's well priced, too. Thanks again for your video.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad it helped!

Thanks for the thoughts on 70~200 f4. Watched you video which is super informative. Thanks again.

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Compared to a lot of reviewers out there, you are somewhat very different and I find u extremely helpful. Thank u.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

thats really kind of you, I appreciate hearing things like that

I think you convinced me with the 70-200mm F4 over the F2.8!

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

Save that 💰

Discovered the 24mm f1.4 GM a few days back and have been toying with it ever since. Well I just ordered the last one on Amazon haha. I love my 16-35 f2.8 GM and 24-70 f2.8 GM for weddings. All my other lenses are Canon glass so I'm trying to build up my Sony lenses since they are on par even better than Canon L glass. Great video, cheers!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael, Appreciate you watching!

@DEXTVHD

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Banfield our of all the GMs you have which one is your favorite?

Wow, I really like the way you talk, the way you review, your voice, and your opinions on these lenses. Thanks for the great video, I'm definitely going shopping at the family center this summer.

I didn't realize how lucky I was to get my hands on the 24mm 1.4! I am currently using that, and the Sony 85mm 1.8. Next I would love to grab the 55mm, and eventually the 70-200!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Yeh hugellllyyyy. Always out of stock everywhere

Thank you so much! I'm thinking of buying the A7 iii, was searching for lenses and your review definitely helped a lot!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Great tutorial, thank you! I like your style, approach, and the way you review each choice you recommend. I have now subscribed to your channel.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary, welcome!

Great videos Chris, I’ve just bought my Sony a7iii and you’re just what the doctor ordered 😎

I started out my Sony journey with the 24mm f1.4 GM lens plus the A7R III, and I can say, this lens did break my bank but the quality and versatility I get from it is just worth it.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

agreed! def worth it

Great video.......on a side note......If you ever see the movier "Jumper".......you talk like one of the main characters in the movie....you even look like him...and kind of have the same way about how you are moving.......

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

haha thanks.. I think?!

Love this video man my kit it loaded with prime lenses just recently picked up the batis 18 f 2.8 and the 85 f 1.8 i absolutely love them i also have a sony 28 f2 that was the first lens i got and i'm thinking eventually the 24 gm will replace it

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, appreciate you watching!! The Batis lenses are a super nice set!

Star eater issue, is where the noise reduction (even when disabled in camera with long exposure NR) clones out actual stars, smaller dimmer ones thinking that they're noise. Not a lens issue. What you may be thinking of is astigmatism and aberrations (purple/cyan fringing, bird shaped stars near the edge of the frame). It plagued the gen 2 bodies, one of the workarounds was shooting in continuous shooting mode, which would disable the algorithm for baked in noise reduction. Hope this helps.

I'm a realtor, and a kinda sorta videographer. I shoot all my own listings. I used a Sigma 14mm ART F1.8. It's amazing for RE. It's ultra wide - zero distortion, and so fast and bright that it makes homes feel like they're filled with sun and large. The F4 you mentioned I think is just a bit too dark for some homes.

@azvisuals

5 жыл бұрын

I def agree with you. Sometimes you have the time to really set up with the tripod and light up the room properly. But I find that most realtors or homeowners don't have that much time and rush you through the property. That's when the F4 just doesn't cut it. I used to shoot with the 12-24 F4 but have switched to the Tamron 17-28 2.8 which is working well. I can pump up the ISO on the a7iii and it will still produce clean files for MLS uploads.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

I have never really found F4 to be a problem to be honest, the images delivered don't need to be super high res so even if there's a little noise its never an issue or even noticeable. That being said im waiting on the Tamron too and going to give it a go!

My ideal line up: 24:1.4, 55:1.8, 70-200:4

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Almost identical!

Star eater had nothing to do with any specific lenses, it was (and for some parts still is) a software/firmware issue. It was a sort of "noice reduction feature" where anything shot with an exposure time longer than 3,2 seconds some sort of "secretly built in" NC would kick in and start.. well eating your stars. Other this minuscule detail, great video, thanks!

@CalvinCai_Frisbee

4 жыл бұрын

MrSamba86 yep

@Raevenswood

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you already said it. :)

@justinjimenez3760

4 жыл бұрын

Has it been fixed?

@MrSamba86

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinjimenez3760 basically it has been fixed.. there's still some "behind the scenes"-noice reduction.. but it doesn't seem to hurt too much.. or well, basically at all

@MrSamba86

4 жыл бұрын

@@justinjimenez3760 here: petapixel.com/2018/06/08/sonys-star-eater-problem-has-been-defeated-in-the-a7-iii/

I have sold my tamron 28-75 2.8 and got the sony 24 1.4 GM already, it’s an absolutely incredible lens I have ever use. The another lens i have is 55 1.8 ZA, considering the Apsc mode, i nearly have four focus length can use 24 35 55 85

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

oh yeh? how come you sold the Tamron? I did the same, wasn't a fan

@polarbear4055

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Brockhurst just because i don’t like the tampon color, and i need 24mm more than 28mm...

Chris...LOVE Your channel...awesome video. I just got into Sony about a year ago, still use my Canon BUT I am WOWED with my Sony A7lll. I shoot mostly landscape, night...LOVE astro with some Lifestyle tossed in. I was lucky to get the 24 1.4 GM. I totally agree with you, an amazing lens!!! I happen to pick up the 55 USED..LOVE that as well. Thanks again for sharing..

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

the 55 may be my next lens... :)

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Helen! Glad to hear you also love the 24!!!!

We just picked up the new Sony 35mm 1.8, love it so far!

@BROOKLYNPOETZ

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats! That will be my next purchase! Im really looking forward to it. Im needing that wide cinematic look and it been great reviews on this lens so far.

The only reason I want the 70-200 2.8 is that I want a teleconverter, and the f4 isn’t compatible with it.

@wesleychapman9001

5 жыл бұрын

damn really? weird

Amazing video Chris!!! Its great to see how you are stepping up your game in every video you upload!!! Cheers to 50K really soon my friend!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers man!!! Appreciate it brother

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely a high quality video

Best explanaitions and recommendations around !!! Thanks.

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Glad it helped

reality : every lens you fall in love with are hella expensive.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

always and forever

Great video! Bought my A7iii recently and so far have the 85 1.8 and the tamron 28-75 2.8 - PS. The wedding you used B-roll from often is from the building where i study film at university :)

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Haha small world!!

@FlashFocused

4 жыл бұрын

@@febsie The tamron is a 28-75 f/2.8-22 so as an all around video lens with a variable aperture its a perfect second photography lens :)

@hannahhallee5409

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 85mm 1.8 too! Are you have problems focusing it super close to things? I seem to be having that issue im hoping its just in my settings or something.

Great video Chris !! I’m waiting to try out the viltrox 85 soon and may purchase it after ! Thanks for all the information 🙌🙏🏻

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

85 is amazing

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a decent lens! See if you can pick u It up on amazon, can always return if you arnt a fan

@johnpham8360

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it guys thanks 🙌🙏🏻

Sold both 16-35 and the 24-70 f4s for three prime lenses and never regretted it. My first addition was the 55mm f1.8, awesome lens in all regards except for the uneven bokeh though. Then got the infamous 24mm f1.4 G master. Best investment ever. My go-to lens, it is light, simple, doesn’t distract you from taking that shot - and the image quality... sooo good. Also ma favourite lens ;) (And yes indeed, just buy it!!) Lastly, I got the Sony 90mm Macro. Can‘t yet comment on it, it has nice OSS but the focus is quite unreliable and f2.8 means you often find yourself in high ISO ranges. Buy one lens only? Get the 24mm 1.4 G master (I often use it in crop mode for 4k video on mr R II and get the besutiful beaaautiful 35mm)

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Agree about the 24! Such a good lens and on my camera more than anything else right now. Thanks for the comment about the macro, I’ve been looking at that lens for a whilst so will have to look into that 🤔

I returned the Tamron and got the Sony GM 24 mm f1.4, and I can't get it of the camera. The bokeh of that lens is spectacular! I plan to supplement it with the new Samyang 18 mm f2.8, but only because the 24 mm is not wide enough to photograph my local church. The rest of time the 24 GM will be on my camera.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat right now whilst testing the Tamron.. can’t decide whether to keep it or not

@bioliv1

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst My first and last image with my GM 24 mm so far: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Grythengen_v%C3%A5ningshus_sett_fra_vollen_02-10-19.jpg www.flickr.com/photos/78304219@N06/48908961137/in/dateposted/ You can go so close with this lens and get the background so creamy, that you have no idea. And for environmental portraits it's fantastic as well.

@bumvox

4 жыл бұрын

I did exactly the same. But recently got the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 because I wanted to go a bit wider and even I love my 24mm f/1.4, I feel like I don’t need it anymore...

@bioliv1

4 жыл бұрын

@@bumvox I shoot almost entirely at f1.4 now.

1:03 did u say u shot porn ?? wtf

@AdamSalehx

5 жыл бұрын

Captions

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

BAHAAHAHA this is amazing. KZread failed me haha

@LinkPellow

3 жыл бұрын

lmaooo i noticed that too

My favorite lenses on Sony FF (And Fuji and Olympus): Canon FD500mm f4.5L. Canon FD80-200mm f4L. OM Zuiko 28mm f3.5. Vivitar Series 1 100mm f2.8 1:1 Macro. Total cost was about $1700. Yes, I'd love the Sony 16-35mm, 24mm, and 100-400mm!

I have the 70-200 f4 and the 55/1.8. As for the 85mm, I keep my Batis, because it has OSS, which the Sony has not, and while for photos that wouldn't matter, for video it's important and, in my opinion, worth the price difference. As for the wide end, I have the Batis 25 f2, which I love, but the Sony 24/1.4 is superior, so perhaps one day I'll switch. I always liked the 16-35 f/4 Sony/Zeiss, and often I thought about buying it, but now there's the Sigma 14-24 f/2.8 which is tempting, especially for astro. Points in favour of the 16-35 f4: 1) it's lighter in weight and 2) it has OSS (although for wide shots it's not as decisive as with the 85mm)

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good kit!!!

Great video!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Hey Chris, would you mind sharing your thoughts on "What lenses are best for the Sony A6400"? Thanks, Scott from Oshawa.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Used to live in the shwa! I don’t do a ton of APSC stuff but it’s definitely a video I can make. Check out @dunnadidit channel, he has a wealth of stuff on there

@ScottMckeagan

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst Thanks Chris. Will do!

@stephengalaso9841

3 жыл бұрын

@@ScottMckeagan as a a6500 owner, I'd highly recommend the Sigma F1.4 Trios. All suprisingly affordable, light, and sharp. 16mm, 30mm, 56mm. as a zoom lens I love my 18-105mm. It's an amazing every day lens, works wonders for video because of how smooth the zoom is and the image stabilization. It also works great as a portrait lens in a pinch. zoom it out passed 70mm at F4 and you get beautiful bokeh and a sharp sharp image. Don't shy away from full frame lenses. After 5 years of playing around with 6 different APS-C Sony cameras, I finally took the plunge and purchased an A7C, my first full Frame camera. Sadly none of my lenses work so I have to spend money on new ones.

Love the video my guy! Examples of photos and videos shot with f1.4 & 1.8 really helped me decide. Thanks bro

once again, a very helpful video

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc

A good video to do might be a budget one, eg if you had just 3000 to spend, 2000 to spend on lenses

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Like this idea a lot!!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

100% doing this!

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

I'd watch

1:02 look at the captions.. did he actually say that?

@HugoBarrientoss

4 жыл бұрын

Es born no porn

huge respect for making this video by putting so much of time and effort.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

thank you, much appreciated! Definitely spent alot of time making it

@MrSUKH

5 жыл бұрын

You got yourself a Subscriber bro!!!

I'm gonna upgrade to A7iii soon - the three lenses I want to start with; - Sony 24-105 f/4 - the new Samyang 18mm f/2.8 (presuming it's decent) - Sony 55 f/1.8 After that I'd pick up the 70-200 f/4 and I would probably be set to be honest. I dont actually care for bokeh so fast primes would purely be for travelling light 😄

I have almost the same lenses : only difference Batis 25 and 85 .

@JamesLavish

4 жыл бұрын

I have those two, hard to beat!

i used up my "only GM lens ever" on the 70-200. shut up. im not crying. you're crying.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

haha

24mm F.14 GM will be my next lens

@AlexBurandt

5 жыл бұрын

I may have to go the 24mm 1.4 rather than 35mm 1.4

Good and comprehensive look at the lenses with lots of examples, great stuff. I shoot on Panasonic but am considering a move to Sony. I just need to work out if the high ISO and decent autofocus of Sony is worth giving up the very small footprint of Panasonic. I shoot similar things to you, minus vlogs, but I really like the light weight and mobility of a GH setup. I'd probably go with the Tamron 28-75, Sony 85/1.8 and 70-200/4, or maybe the 24-105 for general shooting instead of the Tamron. I used to do everything with the Canon 24-105 and 70-200/4 in the 5D Mark II days, with the 35L for low light.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

So many people love the Tamron lenses!!

@raksh9

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst Haha! Having seen the many tests, I can't imagine buying the more expensive G Master f2.8 zooms when the Tamrons give very similar image quality and AF performance. If I go Sony, there's going to be at least one Tamron.

What's wrong with the word videographer? It's simple, photographer who specialises in video instead.. videographer.

Great video Chris. I've been planning to build a kit that's almost the same as this. Already own the 70-200 and 55 Zeiss. Looking at the 90 Macro, the 24 GM, and the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75 to round out the kit.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Great selection. I’m testing out the 17-28 right now and it’s impressive

Great video, Chris! Love your channel. I use the f2 28mm lens right now. I have three lenses for my Olympus mirrorless including 2 zooms and 1 prime which I have been using for travel vlogging and corporate clients so slowly trying to decide what I should get for my new Sony when I only want to travel with one camera. It's been fun doing street shots with this 28mm prime on my current trip in Europe and the ability to punch in with this camera makes it feel like I have two focal lengths anyway. Your review is making me think the 70-200 may be a good one to get next. However my zoom lens was my least used one before but when I did need it, it set my videos apart!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching Roxanne! Always hard to decide.. that why I make these to help people 😊

Some really great and practical advice. Just got the A7Rii and looking for the first lens to start building my collection

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Keith, glad it helped

VERY helpful!!! Thank you

@chrisbrockhurst

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

Great vid! Started building out my kit with the 24/1.4 and the 55/1.8 - thanks for such a great review. Debating between the f/4 zooms now...

So far I only have the 24-105 for my A7III. Coming over from Nikon I have a sizable investment in expensive lenses. Want to be smart about what I get for the A7II and this video helps a lot!

Appreciate this video! I've been thinking about what lenses I want to compliment my Sigma 16mm. A 35mm, 50mm and an 85mm seem like good prime lenses to be equipped with, and not worry about excess luggage. That Viltrox is something special too. Solid video! 💯👌🏽

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

appreciate you taking the time to watch :)

@Micah-Woods

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst oh yeah!

Great video mate. Well done.

Nice video! I always find it very difficult to decide what lens I want to own without overlapping. Currently have the 16-35mm f4, 24mm G, 55mm, 85mm 1.8. I’ve always wanted both of the tamron lenses and almost sold the 16-35mm to fund the 17-28mm but ultimately decided to keep the zeiss. I figured if I had the 17-28mm and the 24mm G I’d always struggle to decide what to bring out. Convenience vs 1.4... Sometimes I keep thinking I want the hype of tamron. As 2 lenses would cover almost all the ranges above. Hard choice but I think people should stop deciding and just go shoot haha :) Great video again btw!

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

yeh its hard to not have less that overlap haha

Just found your channel. Great content. Loving your guidance as I kit up my new a7iv. New subscriber and look forward to following you.

this video is JUST WHAT I NEEDED! thx dude!!!!

Great video. Perfect breakdown of those lenses. I'm currently agonizing between getting the 16-35 f/4, which I can afford now, or waiting to save up for the 2.8 GM. I'm still plugging away on the a7RII and a7II, so low-light performance is more of a concern for me. Then again... that 24GM is such a sexy lens, haha. Beyond that, my other go-to lenses are the 28 f/2, which I'm using less and less, but combined with the just OK 21mm converter it's the widest setup I got. I love the Tammy 28-75 for my walk around lens. I have a 40 year old Minolta 50mm f/1.4 that I adore, and on the telephoto end, the 100-400GM is my most used lens, along with another old Minolta 200mm f/2,8 which is crazy sharp for compressed landscapes.

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

the F4 version of the 16-35 is honestly great. The Tamron look like its decent too!!

@alchemist_x79

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbrockhurst I decided to get the 24GM instead of the 16-35. It arrives Tuesday and I'm crazy excited. As much as I'd love a 16-35, I just couldn't pass it up. I just got the 100-400 recently as well, so my wife has "grounded" me and I won't be getting the 16-35 for a loooong time haha.

I've seen a few of your vids before and always liked them. Am strongly considering a jump to Sony for ALL my photo/vid needs (now sharing time between Canon for vid and Nikon for photos) and after watching the above and the hiking vid with your sweet little one, you have a new sub! Keep 'em comin'! Good stuff!

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Appreciate the support 🙏🏼

Great choices. I’d agree with all of your choices. Only additions I’d add is a couple of vintage primes - not that they’re needed but they’re so much fun. My two fav at the moment are the Helios 44-2 58mm f2 and Zeiss 135 f3.5. Both creates images I’m always happy with - they have a look of their own.

Great review! I’ve watched multiple reviews on each of these lenses before, but it’s great to see how they compare and contrast with one another and hear your opinions. I will be investing in the a7r iv, and am trying to decide which glass to start with 😊 This was extremely helpful, so thank you!!

Hi Chris Excellent advice. Totally agree. Did my own research, having switched from Nikon 1 year ago. Now own these same 5 lenses. I sold 15 lenses including my excellent 3 f2.8 zoom trinity Nikkors. Initially I looked at similar f2.8 Sony GM glass (expensive and no real bulk/mass saving). Decided that f4 Sony glass was a very worthwhile saving on cost, bulk and heft Vs f2.8. I really think possibly even better for travel, with no discernible quality loss vs. f2.8. Occasionally when needing low light/fast capability I find I can switch to 24mm f1.4 or F1.8 in 55mm or 85mm prime. So I totally agree with your recommendation - it's an awesome 'bunch of five'. I had also bought a 28mm f2. Not bad, pretty compact but don't use it much, if at all, after buying 24mm f1.4. I also now shoot a 24-105mm f4 when I want a 'one lens' lighish solution - travel light, don't need longer tele or low light capability. Might also pack my 24 or 55 to help out when light levels fall in evening, but honestly I have been impressed by how good and versatile the f4 Sony 24-105 is. Certainly it's better than my old equiv. Nikkor 24-120mm. Sony still don't do fast ultra wide prime, so I'm occasionally shooting a 12mm Loawa f2.8 - surprisingly low distortion, but slow to use as manual only. Next glass investment will be a Sony tele zoom, probably 200-600mm for sports, which for my needs just edges the more expensive 100-400mm GM. - I can't justify the (extortionate) faster 400 or 600 primes for occasional sport or nature subjects.

@chrisbrockhurst

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a decent setup! Hopefully your enjoying the switch from Nikon. Appreciate you watching!

Great video Chris, really appreciate your time and input on this subject. I've done what I think a lot of photography fanatics do and bought what I think would be great and can afford, giving me a mishmash of lenses. I have the 16-35mms f4 and not used it much, but I'm going to now. Also have 24-105mms f4 and love it. More recent the 20mm f1.8, currently my most used. Love it. I have the Sony 85mms 1.8, fab lens. Very recently getting into vintage lenses, the Minalta 55mms 1.7, Minalta 135mms and the Tokina 80-200mms f4.5 not had chance to test this yet. Would love the 55mm you spoke of.... Thanks Chris, your one of the best out there.

After owning several 85s I found the 85/1.4 GM to be the best one, especially for cars, the way things transition from in to out of focus is super natural I want the Tamron 17-28, I just hope not to be too disappointed. Tested the samyang 18 2.8 and it renders beautifully!

Mate great video as ever, the one thing you missed was that the 55 1.8 manual focus is a nightmare. It’s the lens I have on my camera more than any other but for weddings where I shoot manual focus it’s near unusable. When you turn the bezel it’s slow, slow.... fast, crap I’ve missed it. Wedding photos perfect wedding video... I’m looking at a manual cine lens. The 85 1.8 focus is fine manual strangely. I have the same lenses except I desire the 24 1.4 at present. Thanks for video

@chrisbrockhurst

4 жыл бұрын

yeh the focus acceleration is definitely frustrating when using it in manual