For daylight videography - 18-105, for low light photography and videography - 17-70

I use the 17-70 tamron for photography (and some run and gun sporadic vertical video) and my Sony 18-105 for Video (studio or specific video gigs) 👌

This was the perfect video. I was debating on both and you helped clear so much up. I just subscribed too as I think your experience with everything is invaluable. I look forward to more videos!

This video makes me miss my 18-105. It's was my first expensive lens 😂. I might have to get another one 😭🤣🤣

The 18-105 is a great lens. It’s an older lens but still works great. A lot people don’t know but the 18-105 was a kit lens that came the sony FS5 cinema camera. It also makes for a perfect gimbal lens. And Being able to open your aperture from f/4.0 to f/2.8 is exactly one full stop of light when compared to the tamron. For me having the extra reach of the 18-105 and the internal zooming is great. Also is very well constructed with its metal construction as to compared to the cheap plastic feel of the tamron. Sounds like you’re on the right track using the 18-105 on the fx30 and 17-70 on the a6600 as that would be the best lens to compensate for the older sensor of the a6600. Oh and the the reason why the stabilization is so good with the 18-105 is because when using a sony lens that has IS it talks to the sony camera that has IBIS and they work together giving out the best stabilization

cool video. interested in the gimbal waist holder would be good for my rs3 and canon r6ii.

I have the Sony 6300 for photos and the Sony FX30 for video, I have the Tamron for low light, I also have the Sony 18-105.

After 11 years on the market, this lens deserves a second version, I would like it to be 2.8, 18-120mm, with the sharpness of a 16-55 G, preserving the non-extendable motorized zoom, and the internal stabilization, with a Completely made of aluminum, adding a diaphragm ring, I think it would be the best-selling lens on Sony cameras for both photo and video.

I love my 18-105. The Sony vlog handle works well as a remote control and gives me that multi speed zoom control. 😎

These lenses on the Sony A74 in crop mode would be great

Great video dude but I really gotta say that the 18-105 just falls apart so easily. And to be very frank in some scenarios it just looks like iPhone footage. Not only is it F4, it’s F4 on a CROP camera which really becomes a 5 ish. I think wedding videographers and gimbal operators will love it , I hope they make a V2 that is 2.8 at least. Because I agree, the internal zoom and form factor is super attractive

Michael - Thanks for your vids. Do you have a recommendation for the best adapter for Tamron 17-70 2.8 to Canon M50?? Thanks in advance. :)

Could you use the Ronin RS 3 with the Tamron while pulling focus on the camera?

Thinking of a6700 for vacation, sports, documentaries and maybe a 23 1.8 sigma. Thoughts?

I shot with the 18-105 for years. I had it paired with the a6300 then I upgraded to a7ii, then to the a7iii. The lens stayed on my camera, especially for video. It's perfect for the gimbal and it have ibs too! Then when I got my fs5 I didn't use it as much because of the f4. I got spoiled with the fs5 built in nd filters and other things. So I stopped using the a7iii and the 18-105 why? Because I needed more light because I do alot inside and late night filming. I got rid of it after years and trade a pawn shop for a 85mm 1.4 gm. Crazy right?! I've been looking at the tamron 17-70mm f2.8, now that I've been gifted 1, it's really all I need for my fs5. I'm going to try it on my a7iii tho for I can have that compact set up for when I'm on the road vlogging. Thx ya for the video.

your gimbal can't do PZ controls? nm, you mentioned it later in the video.

Come one, yes its need basis but this comparison is not at all correct. These 2 lenses are not even in the same league. Tamron is comparable to Sigma Primes when it comes to sharpness along with the lower F stop. Its a no brainer that if one has to chose a lens of the 2 which one it will be. 18-105 is simply pathetic in indoor conditions when its not perfectly lit and even otherwise, its lots softer than the Tamron. BTW, i have both.

Imagine you've just bought a Sony FX30 and want a zoom lens. Also think that it is in the future plans to buy a full frame camera that delivers photos, to form the kit, since the FX30 doesn't deliver photos so well and has a cropped sensor... it could be a Sony A7IV or even an A7SIII (if my inbox full of jobs and I make a lot of money). So, in lens research for the FX30 you narrow down to two options: 1. the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 apsc lens (the Tamron 28-75mm and the Sigma 18-50mm were left out because they do not offer the range of this one, 17-70mm); 2. The Sigma Art 24-70mm f2.8 full frame lens, even with the FX30 sensor crop. So you reflect (here you are, man, get into character): should I go with the Tamron apsc ($699) or the Sigma full frame ($1,099)?? I think about now (an apsc camera) and save $400 for other equipment (for starting as an audiovisual production company is always necessary!) or I think about the future, when I have a full frame camera, and start with a fucking Sigma Art, which can be used on the A7IV? Not satisfied, you still wonder: does the Sigma Art look (which is beautiful!!!) make up for a difference of $400 for the Tamron lens, which does not have an incredible look, but will deliver a few mm more and is stabilized (the lens from Sigma is not)? These are my (our! hehe) questions. If you have any indications beyond these, let me know. I did a lot of research, but some may have gone unnoticed. Lenses like the Sony 18-105mm and 24-105mm were left out, as they are f4; and Sony GM line lenses for being a simple fortune. Thank you and success with the images!