SIGMA 24-70 f2.8 II REVIEW | DON’T BUY the Sony 24-70 f2.8 GM II Unless…

Рет қаралды 65,402

29 күн бұрын

This video is brought to you by Squarespace. I've been using Squarespace for over 10 years now and I think you should give it a try as well. Get your 14 day trial at HTTP://squarespace.com/froknowsphoto If you decide it's for you, use the code FroKnowsPhoto at checkout to get 10% off your first order.
FROPACK4 is HERE with 14 all-new custom Lightroom presets!!! Check it out
froknowsphoto.com/fropack4/ (40% OFF)
This is a REVIEW of the Sigma 24-70 2.8 DG DN II Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras. I spend a lot of time comparing it Sony's 24-70 2.8 GM II and pose the question....should you not buy the Sony and go with the Sigma? I answer that exact question in this video.
Listen to RAWtalk, the FroKnowsPhoto Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts. Or head on over to froknowsphoto.com/podcast
This video was filmed with the Canon EOS R5 and RF Canon Lenses Canon.us/r5fro
Order a Bernie Photo Book right here www.berniephotobook.com/buy
Download MyGearVault, it's FREE and the best way to keep track of all your camera gear, receipts, prices paid, date purchased and more mygearvault.com/#download
Get a FREE Guide To Capturing Motion In Low Light Situations froknowsphoto.com/ (look for the orange box)
Want to send us gifts, swag, letters...here's our P.O. BOX
PO Box 3715 Philadelphia, PA 19125
USE CODE FroKnowsPhoto at squarespace.com/froknowsphoto to get your 14 day FREE Trial.
Gear I USE
I SHOOT RAW T-Shirts store.froknowsphoto.com/
I support Allen's Camera a mom-and-pop Camera store that's been around since 1977. allenscamera.com/fro
Follow me
►KZfaq: bit.ly/frotube
►Facebook: / froknowsphoto
►Instagram: / jaredpolin
Please help us continue to make FREE content
by purchasing one or all of the FroKnowsPhoto
Educational guides. To check out previews of
each guide click here.
►froknowsphoto.com/guides
#FroKnowsPhoto #JaredPolin #REVIEW

Пікірлер: 215

@froknowsphoto 27 күн бұрын

which one are you buying and why???

@daandy952 27 күн бұрын

got a sigma 28-70 2.8, loving it

@wglee010 27 күн бұрын

none because i dont have a camera :(

@joshlikestosmile 27 күн бұрын

Sigma 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@renestaempfli1071 27 күн бұрын

I still have the old 24-70GM, but hardly use it anymore on the A1 and A9III. Instead, I use the Tamron 35-150, as I found this a more versatile zoom range for concerts and indoor sports.Yes, the 15fps limit is a bit of a bummer. So my trade off is using 1 camera or 2 cameras on an event. Most of the time, I opt for one. If SONY would offer a 35-150, f/ 2-2.8, I would get it without hesitation.

@limagepicture9023 27 күн бұрын

Waiting for the Sony GM 24-70mm f2 😉

@BBP0227 27 күн бұрын

No sniff test!!!!!! No wind test!!!!! Without these tests I don’t think I can believe this review!!!!

@joshuamontgomery0 27 күн бұрын

Clearly a biased sponsored ad

@tomasmorales814 27 күн бұрын

he’s compromised !!

@jimpanse3089 26 күн бұрын

What would sniffing it tell you? 😂 is that a fetish thing

@5minutefilms12 20 күн бұрын

No water proof test either! I like to shoot while I'm swimming!

@RealThore 27 күн бұрын

i don't need it...i don't need it. But I want it On a serious note: I use the Sigma 24-70 version 1 as a professional concert photographer and haven't had any issues that would give me a reason to upgrade. It's a fantastic lens and because I'm not using a body with more than 15fps (though I'd love to use the a9iii) I don't see a reason to upgrade

@bluwasabi7635 26 күн бұрын

I just got one very recently. It seems fine to me, but since you've used it more do you think that the auto focus improvement of the 2nd version would be worth buying another lens for? Also 10% lighter bla bla bla whatever

@RealThore 26 күн бұрын

@@bluwasabi7635 weight difference is negligible. I use 2 A7iv with battery grip, so I don’t really care, if it’s an always on lens on something like the A7c I’d think about the GM2 (but as a hobbyist spending about double the money doesn’t make a lot of sense tbh). Can’t say anything bad about the AF on the Art v1, there may have been some out of focus shots but that could’ve been the camera as well. Currently the Art v2 is just $200 more than the v1 and I’d spend that money on a lighter and more modern lens, when the price goes down for v1 (or if buying used is an option, I got mine used) I’d recommend v1 more likely over v2. The only issue from the v1 I know is the dust accumulation under the front glass. Sigma says they have fixed it but I don’t know about that for sure

@thesharpercoder 27 күн бұрын

Cool thumbnails! I love the wide angle distortion from the “camera in your face” perspective. 💯

@JohnCocozza 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video Jared. I bought the version 1 off your recommendation and still using it today for jobs. It is my work horse lens ranging from portraits, events, landscapes and even in video production. Always great to save some money.

@dnadarsh 27 күн бұрын

Lens lock is something I use all the time. Over the year, the lens sags more and more,e specially in event photography setting where you the camera handing off the strap and your movement makes this sag I've noticed on my copy. It might be a different expericen for someone else's usecase but happy they kept it. Great video as always Fro! 🙌

@JimEmbury 27 күн бұрын

Good review Jared. Thank you

@timotmon 27 күн бұрын

Love those baseball photos.. that font on the Philly jersey is fire.

@joshmaldonado6614 27 күн бұрын

Jared, Do you have a review of the Sony 24-50 f2.8? I have an a7cii and have that lens in order just to keep things small. Just would like you take on that lens. Thanks!

@landonhammett 27 күн бұрын

Jared can you get your hands on the new Tamron 28-75 for Nikon to review?

@MikeMena 27 күн бұрын

I can see that lock switch helping a lot for studio portraiture. I hate double checking I’m at correct focal length!

@_connor935 27 күн бұрын

I absolutely NEED that lock switch on my SIGMA 24-70 f2.8 I. I carry my cam most of the time on a clip on my backpack with the lens facing down. Without that lock switch i'd be having the lens in my way 24/7

@ItsPinecone_911 27 күн бұрын

Both lens looks good and the Sigma would probably be my pick out of these 2 due to price and me being a hobbist. Question about FroPack4. Will those eye and skin adaptive presets work in LR Mobile or is it for desktop/laptops only? I do all my editting on my Samsung S23 Ultra at the moment sicne I dont have a computer.

@dougmorato 2 күн бұрын

Very, very honest review. Would love to see a bit more on video side as well.

@sabya11377 27 күн бұрын

True. Noone would comeback to query about the lens used when pictures are as similar as Sony GM OSS II

@Mikeguardiani 27 күн бұрын

For the slot on the hood, can you just buy the Sony hood and put it on the Sigma or won't it fit?

@eyecreatereality226 27 күн бұрын

That 24mm portrait was nice

@olaniyionabanjo6574 27 күн бұрын

Between Tamron 24-70mm G2 VC and Sigma Art 24-70mm, which would you recommend?.

@blessedmamba 27 күн бұрын

Is there a video about the difference between this particular lens of Sigma V1 vs the V2? thanks!

@RaaschMedia 27 күн бұрын

Does this Vii feel better on camera? I have the version one and it feel so front heavy and bulky. Wondering if this one is more “centered.” Thanks

@lowtahcheng 27 күн бұрын

Hi jared, did you happen to compare the distortion between sony vs sigma at 24mm?

@stevenwaldstein2249 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video. I bought the Sony GM II. I bought it two years ago when it came out to replace my original GM version. The two year earlier availability was key even with its elevated price. Also used to buying Canon L glass even though I’m not a working pro. Have not regretted a single GM or GM II purchase. I prefer to buy once and try to buy the best. Take care.

@philipgilligan_art 25 күн бұрын

Thanks Fro, as a non professional i was unsure which to get, 24-105, 20-70, gm ii 24-70 or this sigma I don’t need speed just the ultimate image quality……. Which does great or great enough to sell a print from please Sir?…… shooting on an a7iv (convert from fuji last week) mostly landscapes wide open townscapes, few portraits plus a little video but rarely video

@SaminHangzhou 27 күн бұрын

Not a dig, genuinely curious why you shot that commentator at 1/800 with an ISO of 1600? Was it just a heat of the moment thing and didn’t bring the shutter down? Or a reason to it?

@Studioakbar 22 күн бұрын

thank u your content is best and so help full for me thanks bro

@thomassager1755 27 күн бұрын

Every time I prepare for a little concert photography, I go thru your low light guide again. Sooo helpful to have some lead clues in mind when I'm in the small concert venues with sub-optimal lighting.

@sottosopra4769 15 күн бұрын

where can I find that low lights for concerts?

@MartinB0 27 күн бұрын

Jared, thank you for review. As owner A7R IVa and 1st gen of Sigma 24-70 I was curious about version 2. Looks fine, is lighter, has aperture ring and lock. But I will stick with my 1st generation because none of improvements are interesting for me :)

@mike_s_media 27 күн бұрын

Shooting on the Alpha 1 I'm going with the Sony GM II all day because I'm not giving up the capabilities of the a1 in video or photo to save $1k. That being said, I started with the version 1 Sigma and still have it in the case as it's a great lens but where I'm at now there's no need to sacrifice purpose use features to save that little in the long run.

@kostasrestas 26 күн бұрын

what about the dust resistance ???? At Sigma 24 70 no1 was very easy to dust dots to came inside the glass, like ridiculous easy. Like , one walk at the park was enough..

@iroggi 7 күн бұрын

Good review, but what about color? Sigma lenses I've used in a past seemed a bit greenish compared to Sony.. I already have some Sony lenses and "linear manual focus" on new GM II series is a real benefit for video shooting.

@kevinl8791 3 күн бұрын

Question for videographers, which one would you choose, Sony 24-105 f4 OSS vs new sigma 24-70 art mark 2 f2.8? btw I’m using a Sony zv-e1, thanks!! 🙌

@MarbooJr 27 күн бұрын

I'm just here to find out if its a dust collector like its predecessor

@etiennededurocher 27 күн бұрын

Now the question is... what to choose between the Sony I and the Sigma II?

@ElMundoDuro 26 күн бұрын

I wonder if this lens focuses faster and better on Sigmas own native L mount than on 3rd party Sony bodies.

@smoke362 10 күн бұрын

Nice review

@jonhill9918 27 күн бұрын

No sniff test? No wind test? How do I truly know if I should buy this lens without those tests?

@froknowsphoto 27 күн бұрын

Oh man. How did I forget that

@riparianlife97701 27 күн бұрын

My main work lens is the Sony 24-70 GM2. It's nearly magic into the sun, and my biggest moneymaker is sunset portraits on the beach.

@asmashingwayita9200 26 күн бұрын

Gerald Undone showed a better performance for the new sigma during a flair test!

@COLEA001 26 күн бұрын

I photograph weddings and I was hoping Sigma would have an answer to the v2 Gmaster. I’m a little disappointed that the weight is almost similar.

@ItzSlushie 27 күн бұрын

As long as they address the dust issue with the version one I’ll be happy

@rgreeneish 26 күн бұрын

I bought of them and they were both full of dirt. Returned them.

@kaszrack2859 27 күн бұрын

Will there be a sigma 70 - 200 f2.8 2? I'm currently looking for that kind of zoom if there is one to come out I may hold off until it arrives.

@CrazMonkey1 27 күн бұрын

Prob not anytime soon, and by that I mean a couple years, as the 70-200 f2.8 sigma for Sony came out in December 2023

@BryanMiraflor 26 күн бұрын

Jared, my Sony 24-70mm GM2 does lens creep. I wish it had a locking mechanism.

@enjoygary 22 күн бұрын

Has it always done that?

@PaulRadaker 27 күн бұрын

I literally just purchased the original Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art, and the return window closed a few days ago. Ugh

@iGeng 14 күн бұрын

Does it lens creep on a backpack clip?

@Timmyfox 27 күн бұрын

Rather curious how this compares to the Tamron 28-75 G2

@rgreeneish 26 күн бұрын

lets hope they can keep the dust out of it. I bought and returned 2 of the V1 lenses for dust issues.

@mr.kalakaarmm7716 8 күн бұрын

bro i love you hair style ❤

@mrbalbastv 2 күн бұрын

Does the fropack work on lr mobile?

@mohamedsahi9621 27 күн бұрын

Hello, if you have a Lens Sony 24-105 F4 do you buy this New sigma's Lens?

@worldofwiz 27 күн бұрын

i like a lot of the 24mm shots

@ismailcetin383 25 күн бұрын

If you compare it with the Sony 20-70mm F4 which is the same price- which one would you recommend?

@AleksaKiaTech 7 күн бұрын

sigma for sure, 2.8 aperture is game changer

@poikatiikeri 27 күн бұрын

wish they had made the previous size but f2

@CybrSlydr 27 күн бұрын

I didn't know there was a new version coming out! I got the original based on Fros review and love it.

@michaelschuhmann682 27 күн бұрын

You didn't talk about vignetting at 24mm. That is usually an issue with generic lenses. Thanks.

@VantaBlackhole 27 күн бұрын

Non issue. Most of the companies are leaving it to lens correction software.

@oslerelizondo5342 27 күн бұрын

Need a tamron 17-70 review

@jasonzakszewski3718 27 күн бұрын

Always the second place I run for a new lens review. I sold my version one last year and went to a 35mm gm and kinda miss a mid range zoom. Still have to decide if I want this or go with the big chonky boy Tamron 35-150.

@yessum6477 27 күн бұрын

If you don’t shoot sports consistently then the 24-70 would be the best option imo

@Xirpzy 27 күн бұрын

A 24-70 is a more versatile run n gun lens. I have a 28-70mm lens and it pretty much always stays on my camera unless I want the most background compression or shoot wildlife.

@SJtoday52 27 күн бұрын

When does this release? I just ordered the 35mm 1.4 GM and I’m thinking about canceling it for this sigma version 2

@GuitarRJP 27 күн бұрын

May 31

@SJtoday52 26 күн бұрын

@@GuitarRJP you’re amazing. Thank you for your response. I’ll keep the 35mm. Maybe get the sigma next month.

@puckhead1221 27 күн бұрын

If I shot high FPS with the A9 or A1 you get the GM all day, but if you dont then you might want to consider the Sigma Art. If you use it all the time then maybe get the GM too since its lighter and slightly better AF.

@BootStrapTurnerVideography 27 күн бұрын

Already own the 24-70 f2.8 "mark 1" Sigma lens. While super compelling, likely will keep rocking the original as the cost difference won't yield a significant image difference. That and the resale in the used market has likely dropped with the new lens offering being the desirable one.

@SPDTDL 27 күн бұрын

The version I had huge dust issues, is this fixed?

@briandoyal7338 27 күн бұрын

Later production version 1 lenses from Sigma seemed to be fixed. Hopefully this one is not affected.

@adamdrakestudio 27 күн бұрын

Found the same.

@RealThore 27 күн бұрын

@@briandoyal7338 I got my replacement from Amazon in mid/late 2022 and still have issues with dust. Nothing visible in photos, but not great as well

@TheArtofKAS 27 күн бұрын

I think one of the better parts of the video is Jared's entire portrait discussion. Both of these seem like absolute beasts when it comes to versatility and to me that is a strong selling point on both sides. Great review as usual 👌🏾

@poikatiikeri 27 күн бұрын

i don’t think 24-70 2.8 is a starter lens 😂 it’s still expensive and i’d say it’s more of a do it all pro lens

@simonmaduxx6777 27 күн бұрын

definitely not a starter lens, whoever says that is high as a kite.

@pattaraj 4 күн бұрын

off the topic, i love you presets look great

@TheERKAER 27 күн бұрын

Jared let's test GFX 100 II with 500mm F5.6 :D Can't wait till moment when u gonna do this :)

@kwomack5399 27 күн бұрын

I got the Sony 24-70 GM2 because I had tons of events to shoot this month. This Sigma is not expected until May 31 and is too late for graduations and other end of school year activities.

@kuang01 22 күн бұрын

i agree, yes, that brand name, top of the line, is a must for the client. coz they don’t know and they want to be sure. save your time for the debate and explanation. just like you are in a suit.

@brookspeacock5302 27 күн бұрын

Tamron's 28-75mm f2.8 version II! For $350 less.....bam!

@Allen-Trav 27 күн бұрын

I am a Canon "lifer". But these quality Sigma e-mount lenses have me thinking it may be time to pick up an A7 iv to test the Sony waters and the huge e-mount lens ecosystem. Loved the GOT references. Ha! Ha!

@yessum6477 27 күн бұрын

So photography wise sigma and Sony are the exact same, now time to go to Jared undone and view his review for the video front which will make my ultimate decision

@Reportageandart 25 күн бұрын

Unless you’re shooting major league sports professionally or anything that needs 30+ frames per second then sigma all the way.

@078gregory 19 күн бұрын

When Sigma will release the same lense for Nikon Z mount...

@Octa111 27 күн бұрын

How am i going to know if this is a solid lens without a Wind Tunnel/Sniff Test !!!! 😊

@David_Quinn_Photography 27 күн бұрын

If I was looking for a 24-70 on Sony A I'd be all over that v1 if it went on sale.

@buzzj89 27 күн бұрын

No wind tunnel test?!?

@Madtography 27 күн бұрын

I'm waiting for a 20-75mm f2-3.5 sth...

@warpspeed9877 27 күн бұрын

I can have the 24-70/2.8 and 70-200/2.8 from Sigma for the price of Sony's 24-70/2.8. I never use 30fps. It's a no brainer.

@shem44 22 күн бұрын

For video work, no focus breathing compensation and no linear focusing is a no go.

@sottosopra4769 15 күн бұрын

this lens has linear focus

@Britton0932 26 күн бұрын

BROOOOOOOOOKLYN!!! Great Preset!

@Beezzzzy_ 22 күн бұрын

If this lens had 30fps I'd already pre order it. As a sports photographer I have to go with the Sony GM II which sucks.

@todorbozhkov496 27 күн бұрын

Why do you think that only Sony GM fit for professional work for the money? Why Sigma is not for professional work?

@warpspeed9877 27 күн бұрын

Easy. Sony splashes more money on PR.

@steves12strings 27 күн бұрын

They both are but the Sony has faster tracking and auto focus, so it is better in real time.

@limagepicture9023 27 күн бұрын

@@steves12strings 💯 👍

@RealThore 27 күн бұрын

breathing comp, faster burst, better AF and weather sealing.

@megamastah 26 күн бұрын

@@RealThore Sigma has 0 focus breathing and has weather sealing. Burst is a Sony limitation as we all know.

@jwate 27 күн бұрын

I used Sigma Gen 1 24-70 for a few years. Later I received a gift of the 24-70 GM ii and the stabilization for video is far superior.

@earthtoandy_ 27 күн бұрын

These lenses do not have optical stabilization though, so not sure why they would be different.

@ChrisJohnson-wl2kg 10 күн бұрын

@@earthtoandy_because Sony only supports standard stabilization for 3rd party lenses not the extra stabilization option.

@kaiyicool7452 27 күн бұрын

Are you shooting with pre production camera hmmm why u mentioned that u shoot with rf lenses instead of r5?

@asteverson 27 күн бұрын

Why is your shutter speed so high shooting in the room 😂

@BryanMiraflor 26 күн бұрын

i wish manufacturers stopped making lenses that suck in dust. i liked the Sony 24-70 GM 1st Gen lens cause it was internal zooming instead of telescoping zoom.

@phil_aesthetics 27 күн бұрын

freakin canon man lets gooo we need sigma rf

@_oneclickaway_9862 27 күн бұрын

@12:01 The kKkid. THE KID

@jordanmitchell1433 27 күн бұрын

11:07 Except for the Tamron 150-500 ;)

@DiogoReis 19 күн бұрын

The problem with the sigma for me is the zoom ring, I can't deal with the zoom rotating to the opposite side... It's a muscle memory thing that keeps me back from buying the sigma...

@ghostwolf955 27 күн бұрын

Dang I just got the Sigma 24-70mm 1.5 months ago and paid full price (€1199) and now the mark II is out and I'm feeling like I missed out big time. Honestly considering to call up the store to perhaps make a deal once the mark II is on the market, sadly it's past the 30 days return rate or else I would've done that.... Wondering if it's worth doing that or am I just beating myself up on something insignificant? It's mostly that I still paid full price that's getting me...

@sottosopra4769 15 күн бұрын

shitty situation. just enjoy the lens u own and let it be

@JasonTaylor-po5xc 25 күн бұрын

I got the first version of the Sigma 28-70 2.8 - for $899 - apparently $100 off. Now I know why. The guy at the shop didn't tell me the version 2 was out. Looks like the version two is going for about $1200. Either one would be fine so why not save a few pennies. I really like your distinction regarding pros vs hobbyist. Hobbyists should certainly go for the Sigma lens since the differences are _so_ minor. Working _pro_ - sure, go for the Sony if your budget can afford it.

@kevenspargo6829 22 күн бұрын

There’s still only one version of the Sigma 28-70. (28 on the wide end, not 24.)

@JasonTaylor-po5xc 22 күн бұрын

@@kevenspargo6829 Yeah, I have the 28-70 - I didn't realize there was a 24-70.

@Soso_mtb 27 күн бұрын

Sony 24-50 or Sigma 24-70 ?

@Mowikan 26 күн бұрын

The more lens test I watch the more the question rises: are there any bad lenses out there?

@Herkulez1981 27 күн бұрын

Damn these sigma lenses makes me want to switch from Canon to panasonic or Sony.. why pay a Fortune for fast rf lenses when you can pay much less for lenses that Will give you pleasing results

@rafaelmartinvannostrand2084 27 күн бұрын

I'm waiting to switch from my 5D mark III to R5/6 for when the sigma lenses are going to be available for that same reason

@huntercoleman8036 27 күн бұрын

Sony gang all day baby. But fortunately for you. Canon just announced the will allow 3rd party lenses. These will be coming to canon soon too.

@Herkulez1981 27 күн бұрын

@@huntercoleman8036 unfortunately only for crop cameras . Hopefully they will let sigma and tamron in but I think it will take a while

@Herkulez1981 27 күн бұрын

@@rafaelmartinvannostrand2084 that’s funny so do I , still shoot with 5d3s as a side gig but will soon upgrade one if my sigmas work great with ef to rf adapter. So expensive to buy rf L glasses in Sweden

@rafaelmartinvannostrand2084 27 күн бұрын

@@huntercoleman8036 yeahhhh, I saw the announcement. But until the lenses are available and reviewed... I'm stuck with my 5D mark III wich btw... it's a hell of a camera, it's better camera than I'm a photographer, to be fair

@orendo 27 күн бұрын

That Star of David made me smile. Thanks, Jared.

@The-Tall-Photographer 27 күн бұрын

The bit were you says ours don’t suck. There are some ok presets out there but most ruin photos.

@ItzSlushie 27 күн бұрын

I just bought my version 1 revision 2 like 6 months ago 😡

@ridley793 27 күн бұрын

Hi Jared, there a rumour that Canon may be looking at a monthly AI subscription for there new cameras. Have you heard any rumours coming out of Canon about this?

@DJILLEE 27 күн бұрын

I wish Sony would just make a 35-150 already!!

@megamastah 26 күн бұрын

Well the Tamron version doesn't really have any issues does it? Apart from the size/weight and 15 FPS limitation.

@DJILLEE 26 күн бұрын

@@megamastah and lack of internal zoom, slower autofocus and support for focus breathing compensation.

@ErikvanTrijffel 27 күн бұрын

Both made in the Sigma factory???

@MrCoolAttitude 27 күн бұрын

Nikon pls let Sigma back on the lens route for Z cameras.

@LetiB76 27 күн бұрын

Not dropping any money on any new lenses like these , they are Boring ! … not you Jared , the lens manufacturers keep remaking the same lens with slight variations. Really wish there it would have been innovative such as 20- 70mm f2 . Next thing you know , Sony will drop the hammer with an f2 standard zoom . In either case it would have to compete with the Tamron 35-150 f2/2.8 , now that was innovation !!