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Sony 16-55 F2.8 G vs The Sigma Trio
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Күн бұрынThis is a long video, but it is 3 comparisons in one. The 16-55 F2.8 G is a surprisingly great performer.
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@betterideas 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review as always, thanks Arthur!
@jhn011100 4 жыл бұрын
I think the 16-55 along with the 56 1.4 is the perfect combination. Even better if each were on it's own body.
@tomverheyen8858 4 жыл бұрын
I own the trio and personally, I prefered the Sigma colors in your shots. I also use them for a bit of astro-photography and I am addicted to bokeh, so for those reasons I would not want to mis the 1.4 for the world... Keep up the great video's Arthur, You learned me out a lot!
@andrewfreeman88 4 жыл бұрын
@Adam Craig How do you take Astro shots on the 18-105mm at F4? I think to get this one or the 16-70mm F4 cant decide.
@kelvincaban5724 4 жыл бұрын
Do you need fast lenses for Astro? Can’t you just do a long exposure?
@tomverheyen8858 4 жыл бұрын
@@kelvincaban5724 you can, if you have a star tracker or want to capture star-trails. But if you want dotted stars and want to keep it simple / affordable, a fast prime is an excellent option.
@winstonpx 4 жыл бұрын
@@MPD90 Why do I feel like ur triggered by an opinion lol
@kiyoshim9593 4 жыл бұрын
@Adam Craig behave kid
@supercrazpianomanaic 4 жыл бұрын
NEVER CLICKED A VIDEO SO FAST
@AndreOliveira-xz7dw 3 жыл бұрын
I just started watching the channel 3 days ago as I started searching for lenses for an upcoming a6400 purchase and hands down I would say these videos are extremely helpful. Great work!! Keep them coming.
@tenphan0n0 3 жыл бұрын
Time to throw in Player 3: Tamron 17-70mm
@aryanenzo 4 жыл бұрын
This is honestly currently my favorite youtube channel..
@twentyfifthjt7888 4 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this three months ago.. I rewatched this since the price of the 16-55 went down to $1200.. I have the sigma trio & was thinking of selling the 56 and (maybe, but probably not) also one of the other sigma primes & buy the 16-55. I'd generally use the 16-55 2.8 for most things & I'd bring the remaining one or two primes along if I was sure activities were going to extend until night time. I didn't really consider the 16-55 at the 1st watch.. but this time when I got to the end & you recommended to have all four of them, I hope you know that you gave my bank account an existential crisis. Great stuff as always!!
@BudionoSukses 4 жыл бұрын
awesome. decide to subscribe this channel for appreciating his effort to compare everything. great job, Arthur!
@stantheman3674 4 жыл бұрын
Arthur, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for doing this comparison. :) I've been waiting for this since the lens was announced and no other creator has put out a legit comparison yet! From what I gather, it is exactly as expected: Sony 16-55 G is ON PAR with the Sigma 16, 30 and just *slightly* below 56 in terms of sharpness and picture quality. I was surprised that colors on 16-55 are better than Sigma 16/30 though! Tough decision for sure. $1100 for three lenses with biggest selling point being the 1.4 aperture vs. $1400 for one lens with biggest selling point being convenience/extra focal lengths.
@ArthurR 4 жыл бұрын
Indeed. The biggest take away though is Sony finally has a zoom lens that gives you near-prime-level sharpness!
@NickL0VIN 4 жыл бұрын
Depends. I love bokeh and low light shooting so I’m not making the switch. If you’re into good lighting shooting than the 16-55 G is the better option IMO. If you like creamy Bokeh and low light than stick with the trio IMO.
@jeffriart 4 жыл бұрын
The 16-55mm keep impressing me. It's expensive, but I don't want to carry multiple lens with me, so it's quite perfect. Now saving up for that.
@dudeiusmannigast1543 4 жыл бұрын
Comparing the sigma trio in cost vs that 16-55 and the diffrence is not that big imo. And there is obvious upsides with carry around lens weight in form of fewer lenses..👌🏻
@jeffriart 4 жыл бұрын
@@dudeiusmannigast1543 yeah, for me that haven't got any of the Sigma trio, it makes sense to spend a bit more for 16-55mm and getting the convenience.
@codeofcodedotorg 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t expect the performance to be so similar in low light. That f1.4 sees in the dark, I have it. Also, you can get away with just getting sigma 16 and 56 and skip the weakest one in the trio which is unsurprisingly the cheapest.
@jeffriart 4 жыл бұрын
@@codeofcodedotorg yeah, low light won't be the same, that's a given I think when comparing zoom and prime. Still, the f2.8 should be pretty decent, and framing will be easier as we have all the focal length in between 16-55. I think it's a good compromise.
@codeofcodedotorg 4 жыл бұрын
jeffri I seriously thought about buying this lens as well, but that f1.4 is what keeps me from going full frame as well as the flip screen. Once you get this lens, you’re fully investing in aps-c for the long term in my opinion. If f4.2 (in full frame terms) is enough for your needs go for it.
@rokoe3336 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a low light comparison like at a bar or something, love the content thanks man.
@mirrorlessny 4 жыл бұрын
would be quiet unfair, f1.4 aperture lets in four times as much light as f2.8
@kalani2356 4 жыл бұрын
1.4 would destroy it
@stefanterbekke8506 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Arthur, really appreciated. I own the A6600 and the Sigma 16 and 56. I do not see a reason for upgrading based on your review, accepting that I bring more lenses with me.
@ArraialHD 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely I have an a6000 and both 16 and 56 : )
@g43654 4 жыл бұрын
Lol, I have the same setup! I'm considering getting the 30mm for a natural perspective, just because my wife didn't like how fat her face looks in my pictures (the 56mm does that). If only the 30mm weren't the weakest in the three. Sign...
@ArthurR 4 жыл бұрын
How do you have the A6600 already?! It hasnt been released yet!
@stefanterbekke8506 4 жыл бұрын
Arthur R in Holland it is already available. Same with the Sony 70-350, already at home although Amazon is selling it as of 20th of Nov. Sometimes we are lucky :)
@ArraialHD 4 жыл бұрын
@@ArthurR ...🤔 I was without my glasses 🤣
@DanBlogRO 4 жыл бұрын
This comparison I think was the most wanted video of this year! Thank you!
@marcoschram222 4 жыл бұрын
For APS-C sensors I find the larger aperture a must have feature to keep iso down to a minimum so i’m sticking with my Sigma 16, Sony 35 en Sigma 56 combo! Great comparison though, the 1.4 vs 2.8 shots were much appreciated!
@ArthurR 4 жыл бұрын
You arent losing anything except for the inconvenience of swapping lenses - which for most people isnt a huge issue!
@stang8913 4 жыл бұрын
Your choices are the same as my collection, but 1 lens to carry out for fun for sometimes would be good too.
@gordonyz4 4 жыл бұрын
I will keep my 30 1.4, while 16mm is heavy, and outdone by a ZOOM! Glad i skipped 16mm.
@ACDGibson 4 жыл бұрын
I own the 16mm and a 35 1.8 from sony and swapping those on the spot while taking pictures with my wife is slowly driving me nuts :D I would love to have a sharp zoom like this. The only problem is that once you taste that 1.4 bokeh you can't go back! :D
@TheOtherChef 4 жыл бұрын
I"m in the same situation, I own the Sigma 16 and 30 as well as the Sony 35. I'm debating about selling the Sony 35/1.8 to get the Sigma 56 or invest the money to get the 16-55/F2.8 G. But I do love the F1.4 off the Sigma line. Once you go 1.4... it's hard to go back to a 2.8 native Sony even.
@TidesOnEarth 4 жыл бұрын
This is the debate! I have the sigma 16 and 30... plus the Sony 18-105 f4. I love the bokeh on the primes. And the Sony gives me a zoom to play with but I rarely zoom beyond 50-60 and 1 lens is pretty tempting, but that bokeh!
@MonicaHolly143 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOtherChef there's no point for u to keep two 35mm lens
@TheOtherChef 3 жыл бұрын
@@MonicaHolly143 As stated before, yes, I'm planning to sell my Sony 35. It was a gift because I already had the Sigma 30 which was on sale for $209 USD. Plus... I don't own 2 "35mm" lens... only one :)
@MonicaHolly143 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOtherChef u own 2 and yes it is stupid to have 2 lens which are the same
@duythanhish 4 жыл бұрын
Your wife takes picture like a model honestly. And your critiques are always on point.
@TyJen73 4 жыл бұрын
Nice that you showed the separation difference of 1.4 and 2.8. I love my Sigma lenses but my Sony camera was purchased for convenience and size. That said, the 16-55 2.8 Sony is a welcome option for light weigh and ease for travel with my Nikon wildlife kit. Great review and comparison.
@darksideemt 4 жыл бұрын
Your wife does an amazing job modelling all the time. Love this video and it definitely convinced me of what I had already planned and that was to get the 16-55 and sell my 16 & 30. I much prefer having a great lens that I don't have to keep changing. Thanks for the great review.
@guystokes454 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that switching lenses can be a hassle.
@noorur 4 жыл бұрын
I'd never sell the 16 & 56
@davidweihs7476 4 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos, you are the one that talked me into Sigma 56 and your comparsion showed, that it was the right choice. Now I'm thinking of adding the Sony so I can make portraits with my sigma 56 but for travelling and other events I don't have to switch objectives. Thank you for making this channel...
@seongyeekhoo7961 4 жыл бұрын
I hope sigma will come out with a 16-55 f2.8 in future with cheaper price tag
@swordnd88 4 жыл бұрын
mc-11 + sigma 16-35/1.8 EF 😏
@seongyeekhoo7961 4 жыл бұрын
@@swordnd88 this combo is too damn heavy for apsc haha
@creativhaus2491 4 жыл бұрын
The 24-70 that just came out isn’t a bad alternative :)
@creativhaus2491 4 жыл бұрын
@@MPD90 Not the Zeiss, I was talking about the new sigma lens: www.sigmaphoto.com/24-70mm-f2-8-dg-os-hsm-a
@lowisl289 4 жыл бұрын
Sigma 16-56 f1.4 is much better XD
@jamesmorrell2901 4 жыл бұрын
I primarily use photography to document my travels, and I found that carrying multiple prime lenses around and having to change lenses is not for me. The Sony 16-55 f2.8 is the perfect lens for me, and I now own one. In the past two days I've sold my Sigma 30 and 56 on eBay, and the Sigma 16 is up for sale as I write this.
@DetourDJ 4 жыл бұрын
I own the Sigma Trio, and I’m glad to see Sony produce such a great lens for their APS-C cameras. I do get tired of swapping primes, but I’ve learned the view of each lens and try to plan my shoots accordingly. What I love about the Sigma primes though is the wide-open clarity and bokeh. Yes, the sharpness drops off a hair, but that creamy background really sets it apart from more standard lenses. I probably spend 90% of my time shooting at f1.4-2.0 simply for that “pro” look at an amateur budget. Being able to upgrade a few hundred dollars at a time buying the trio has worked well with my wallet over time. Once you start spending north of $1000 for one lens, it’s time to move to full-frame, in my opinion.
@DetourDJ 4 жыл бұрын
@@MPD90 The 30mm is my most used, then the 16mm, then the 56mm. The 30mm is a 45mm FF equivalent, so it's the best overall lens for me. Since the firmware update, it does really well with auto-focus. When I do tight inside shots, the 16mm is stellar. The 56mm doesn't see much use for the kind of shooting I usually do, but it's really nice to have a great short-telephoto lens when I want a little reach.
@TidesOnEarth 4 жыл бұрын
Mike D so interesting! I was thinking of a similar scenario! I shoot most KZfaq vids with my sigma 30. So I thought I’d keep it. I have a sigma 16 and a Sony 18-105 f4. It’s a great combo, but like you I find the idea of 2 lenses especially appealing. Did you end up going this route? I’m interested to know if it worked!
@vadimoz4109 4 жыл бұрын
So. As I thought, this is the best lens for travelers. Perfect.
@johndonaldson5126 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Arthur. If you go with the zoom lens you have an easier to use setup, no changing lenses. On the other hand the Sigma trio is f1.4 vs the Sony at 2.8. Sharpness seems to be a wash between them. Cost wise the Sigma trio is cheaper, and you can buy them one at a time to reduce the impact on your budget. The Sony looks like a great lens but it is way too expensive for me, and while f2.8 is great f1.4 is much better. I'll stick with my Sigma trio.
@ArthurR 4 жыл бұрын
Very smart analysis and excellent points to consider!
@travissmarion 4 жыл бұрын
I too own almost the same trio of prime lenses for my Sony A6500. The first lens I purchased was the Sigma 30mm F1.4 for the "nifty fifty" normal day to day use. At that time it was the second highest rated lens according to DXO Mark's testing for the Sony APS-C system (behind only the "highly acclaimed" Sony 85mm F1.4 G Master), and only cost just under $400. My second lens was the Sony 55mm F1.8, which came highly recommended for portraits by all the KZfaq reviewers (with the 1.5x crop factor it being an 82.5mm focal length). And my most recent lens was the Sigma 16mm F1.4 for interior photos (real estate), and 3-axis gimbal videography. I would have loved having this option almost 2½ to 3 years ago, but I still do not think I would have spent $1400 for the camera body only to turn around and spend another $1400 on a zoom lens. I would have just purchased the full frame Sony A7III. But alas that wasn't out yet at that time either. The main advantage of the Sigma prime trio is it allows you to piece together a little bit at a time for a more economical route. Plus I personally prefer to own the highest possible quality lenses available for the overall superior photo. For the price of the APS-C system (Sony A6600) nowadays I would go get the Sony A7III and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8.
@berryiquesims1643 Жыл бұрын
Hi I love your review and I was wondering what lens to get as I’m doing an interior architecture course and need the camera for interior and exterior shots as well as maybe some portraits/selfie if I travel. Many thanks.
@srb980 4 жыл бұрын
Very impressive comparison between the two brands. Thank you. I’m surprised the 16-55 held its own against the sharpness reputation of the Sigmas.
@clodvonclout 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, will it be possible to include a comparison using 'night' shots? at F2.8 for both lenses, then another with F2.8 vs F1.4? Thanks.
@breadandcircuses5644 11 күн бұрын
I bought the 16-55 this spring together with an a6700 as part of a deal. I do street, architecture, wildlife and people photographie and this combo hasn't let me down ever. Also it is so compact, together with the other lenses that take me from 10 - 200mm in total it all fits into a small 20l Shimoda Urban Explore.
@acme9538 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great review! Thanks to you, I am happy with my kit for my needs after selling all my canon gear. I now own a 6500 . . . an 18-105 for daytime point & shoot walk around, Sigma 16 for low light/ astro/ and landscape, and 70-200 f4G for sports, and light wildlife. My next lens will be the Sigma 56 . . . . with that kit, i've pretty much got all my basis covered for my needs, and it all packs VERY nicely and didn't break the bank . . . plus I tend to just 'grab my Sony' way more than I did with my Canon dslr. Thanks again for all your help, and taking the time to do these reviews!
@sugarmice 2 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much what I plan to have. Currently rocking an A6400 with the Sigma 16mm. Planning to get the 18-105 and the Sigma 56mm next. That should cover all my bases
@markrobinson891 4 жыл бұрын
It’s rare to see discussion on Sony’s FE 28 f2.0. I love it on my a6400. Sharp, small, light, fast. Reasonably low cost.
@ArthurR 4 жыл бұрын
It's a great lens - I have tried it on my A6000. The Sigma 30mm in this video is a lot sharper though.
@francoisleduff6246 4 жыл бұрын
After 2 months with the 16-55mm, i can say that it's a really good lense, but i miss the 1.4 aperture of the SIGMA trio. For me, 2.8 aperture is not enough these days for the sony APSC bodies when you know the cost of a 1.4 lense... It's very hard to shoot in low light situation, even when it's 5pm the ISO goes straight 3200 and it become noisy. And the shutter speed...I had some trouble to take sharp photographies of my family during christmas dinner. I would say 2.8 aperture for a APSC zoom is different of a Full frame camera because your picture is still sharp at 6400 ISO on full frame, wich is not the case of a sony APSC series. I will consider upgrade to full frame or buy a new Sigma for lowlight situation because i really miss it.
@TravellLove 4 жыл бұрын
Your point of increased noise in indoor lights with F2.8 APSC is pretty valid. That's why I am sticking to F1.4 trio
@Into_The_Mystery_13 4 жыл бұрын
With the crop factor 1.4 becomes 2.1 and 2.8 becomes 4.2. You have to double your iso or half your shutter speed to make up for the difference. The primes are not as convenient, but I’d rather have the low light. I only use my Sony for video. If I was trying to shoot action stills and didn’t care about low light as much I might be a little more inclined to get the zoom.
@Into_The_Mystery_13 4 жыл бұрын
Plus the fact lens are rarely their sharpest with the lowest f stop
@lonelyroamer 4 жыл бұрын
@@Into_The_Mystery_13 ƒ1.4 remain ƒ1.4. and ƒ2.8 remain ƒ2.8. T-value isn't affected by crop factor. Crop factor just affects depth of field (of course field of view...). You don't have to double nothing.
@lonelyroamer 4 жыл бұрын
@@Into_The_Mystery_13 Considering your theory, my iPhone has a 7x crop factor. So... ƒ1.8 * 7 = ƒ12.6 (tele lens ƒ2.8 * 7 = ƒ19.6 😱). And considering that iPhone has a value of 25 of base ISO... I could use it only at noon, pointing the sun. But isn't. T-stop doesn't change with the crop factor.
@OregonFlunder47 4 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison with no clear winner. The new Sony lens is great for sure, hovewer I still convinced that the good old 18105/f4 is by far more "allroundy" and versatile in most aspects. Pricewise I would prefer the combo of 18105 + Sigma 16 + Sigma 56 instead of the new 1655.
@cantkeepitin 4 жыл бұрын
Consider a 2n body, and a SEL70350 as complenent.
@patrickoneill3193 4 жыл бұрын
I just purchased this lens. I also have the Sony 35mm f/1.8. These are in my opinion the only two lenses I need for the work/hobby I do. The 35mm gives me a flexible 52mm equiv with good low light performance. And the 16-55 is my everyday shooter (great for travel) I think this lens paired with a fast and flexible prime is a good set up for someone who wants to travel light.
@marinrealestatephotography 4 жыл бұрын
Minimum focusing distance? Focus breathing? AF performance in video? Enquiring minds want to know.
@antonmakogon8542 4 жыл бұрын
The main reason why I want additional lenses for my A6500 + 18-105 f/4 combo is that max apperture f/4 is not enough for low light conditions like evening or indoors shooting. Sony 16-55 f/2.8 with just 1 stop brighter will not help significaly. But Sigma lenses with f/1.4 are brighter then my lens by 3 stops. This is huge difference. And they perform really good sharpness at open wide. So next my purchase will be Sigma 30mm or 56mm, didn't decide yet.
@kenneth6102 3 жыл бұрын
My heart beat was just shooting through the roof when you walk round waving the sigma trio in one hand. Thanks for video.
@sanghuloom6943 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! sigma 16mm performed really well! Hoping for a low light comparison between those lenses on the next video.
@scottimage1 4 жыл бұрын
I was a little nervous watching you wave 3 Sigma lenses around in one hand. A great review as always.
@TimK-1971 4 жыл бұрын
My choice would be 2 lenses. For starters, the Sony 18-135, and for portraits, the Sigma 56 mm
@beeballer10 4 жыл бұрын
Ive recently upgraded from the 18-135mm to the Sigma 16mm with the 56mm on the way as well as the Sony 70-350mm pre-ordered, and really enjoy shooting with the Sigma prime, cant see me ever wanting to get the 16-55mm for that price, would only ever consider it if it were half the price. Waiting for your the review of the 70-350mm, keep up the great videos!
@BestmobilesInUa 4 жыл бұрын
Sony does great job. But also i love Sigma for sharp high quality and cheap lenses. How about comparison 16-55 2.8 with Sigma 18-35 1.8?
@chrischrisly4071 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. Can you do a comparison to the 16-70 Zeiss please. Btw. the Sigma 56 is awesome, never got that kind of clear images with any other lens.
@liuby33 4 жыл бұрын
I own the zeiss and kind of regretted it. No way I've seen images as sharp as these coming from my A6000. I am now debating whether I want the 1.4 or this G because I don't want to sell the Zeiss given how much I'm gonna get from it.
@withoutpassid 4 жыл бұрын
I will pick the 16-55 G any day over the Sigma's trio. It's cumbersome to change the lenses all the time.
@gordonyz4 4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't wait your video and already bought the 16-55! $1030(7200 CNY) from authentic source in China (shipped to Chinese address) Expect gray market version to be $1100+ soon.
@ArthurR 4 жыл бұрын
That would be amazing!
@networm64 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a monster sony has made! I was shocked by the price at first but now with such a wonderful performance....idk about focus breafing of this little gem but I think for videography that's a total beast which can beat any other package even in fullframes comparing price and weight!
@Tobilegacy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review..I am selling my sigma 16 mm and 30 mm lenses to carry this one lens from Sony. Less load to carry around for me . It just makes sense to me.
@DentargPL 4 жыл бұрын
Peak Design Sling 5L fits A6400 with Sigma Trio perfectly. And you got 2 additional stops of light. Also you more careful with composition with primes (you learn it) and if you really want to zoom in or out, just move your feet.
@anthonylee5305 2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making these videos. I have recently purchased a Sony a6500 and based on your videos and recommendations I have since purchased the Sony 18-105 f/4 and today I got the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and boy is it sharp. I think the Sigma 16mm might be next..maybe Christmas! Once again THANK YOU (from Brisbane Australia).
@PetersonBlanc 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, would love to see a comparison between the sony 16-55 f2.8 g vs the new sigma 18-50mm 2.8; to tell if spending more make a difference?
@bennielaars 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful review and kudos for your wife for looking exactly the same between shots. That really helps the comparison.
@TheInsicor 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. So the comparison gets even tougher up here in Canada with our pricing of the Sony. It only cost $1449, while the Sigma trio in total is actually more, roughly $1500.
@NewEarthAwakening 4 жыл бұрын
But don't forget, with the clear image sensor zoom, you also get many additional focal lengths with the prime lenses. You could even skip buying the 56mm and still have various focal lengths from 16-60mm with just two nicer, faster, and cheaper lenses from Sigma. As someone else said, once you work with one of these Sigmas, you don't want to give it up. I absolutely love the 30mm and am about to get the 16 for professional video work, which requires a gimbal anyway. Will use the Sony 18-105 g lens for travel.
@XanderEwald 3 жыл бұрын
I use the Sigma trio for video and it’s rather frustrating. On my A6400, the 30mm and 56mm are unusable with any aperture above f2. The autofocus pretty much breaks down and the lenses are hunting and pulsing like crazy. My Sony 18-105 f4 has no issues whatsoever at the same settings. I will not be getting Sigma glass for video work again anytime soon.
@sean1e100 7 ай бұрын
I’m fancying getting this lens to compliment my 10-18 sigma 2.8 and the 56mm 1.4 as a travel filmmaking setup 👍🏻 Solid stuff Arthur, 4 years on 😀
@Mikesnav 4 жыл бұрын
You want the Sigma’s for the 1.4. Two full stop advantage. ISO6400 VS ISO1600. 1/120th vs 1/30th. Exceptional low-light performance vs convenience of zoom
@artmaltman 4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Did you notice any difference in speed of autofocus? Did the Sigma's hunt more than the Sony? Thank you..
@stantheman3674 4 жыл бұрын
He mentioned in previous videos about Sigma 16 and 56 about how those two lenses are incredible with autofocus, on par with native sony lenses. The only one he had slight issues with was Sigma 30mm autofocus, which was later improved through firmware updates.
@artmaltman 4 жыл бұрын
@@stantheman3674 Thanks for letting me know!
@TyJen73 4 жыл бұрын
@@artmaltman 20:18 he mentions the Sony being among the best for auto focus of the lenses he has tested over the years
@artmaltman 4 жыл бұрын
Tyler Jenne Yes I remember him saying that. I was hoping for a more clear comparison. Someone else cited prior reviews that answer the question.
@stang8913 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve tried 16-55, and personally own 16mm/56mm, I’d say Sigma spent more time on autofocus, but I still love my Sigma though
@akirahojo2 4 жыл бұрын
The 16-55 G seems like a better choice for travel lens, specially when u hv to be on the move with the family (no time swapping lenses). How do you compare the 16-55 G to 18-105 G, Arthur?
@Sunscribes 4 жыл бұрын
Great videos man! You are always thorough with your reviews, by far most knowledgable lens reviewer i've come across. Keep up the great work!
@NickL0VIN 4 жыл бұрын
I just finished traveling to 6 countries (Belgium, Tanzania, South Africa, Ethiopia, Singapore, Indonesia) carrying the Sigma Trio. Pictures? Amazing. Bokeh? Amazing. Convenience? Horrible. Switching between 3 lenses all day everyday was absolutely ridiculous. Selling all 3 now and Sony 16-55 here I come! Thanks for the video comparison.
@Marlon5k 4 жыл бұрын
Had a little Heart at 2:15 with those 'hand-holding skills' ufff!!
@fellowcitizen 4 жыл бұрын
I replied with this below, but thought I'd add it here: Also, the Digital Neo line of Sigma ART zooms are beginning to release, and are notably lighter and smaller due to being completely re-designed for the short-flange: 14-24mmF2.8: reflex@1,150g vs mirrourless@795g DN 24-70mmF2.8: reflex@1,020g vs mirrourless@835g DN They're full-frame, so they could've been smaller for APS-C, but obviously this makes them far more practical for both FF and APS-C, whereas the adapted reflex lenses were often impractically large (except perhaps the ART 70mm macro, 35mm, and 24mm)
@JoEpunkt 4 жыл бұрын
Super great Comparison, thanks a lot! Suggestion: a Comparison-update between a A7iii and the 6400 with Sigma 56
@ArthurR 4 жыл бұрын
That means I have to buy an A7III first!
@Conceptx9 4 жыл бұрын
Or rent it for few days, i would love to see this video too
@NinhNguyen2 4 жыл бұрын
seems like bring 16-55 for daytime and use sigma trio primes at night/evening when traveling.
@TheFunnyCamGuy 4 жыл бұрын
I use my sigma primes for traveling and while they are great, it really is a pain in the ass having to constantly switch lenses. Dont always have time for that. Given, I'm really gonna invest in a zoom lens just for travel. Idk if this one is worth it though. Might look into the sony 18-135 instead. Its not the best but i like the internal zoom feature for when i make videos on my gimbal.
@dmalovic 4 жыл бұрын
Papii Chuloo being able to zoom in closer and photograph detail, and also to compress space with higher focal lengths is great for travel. Even my teenage daughter says the 55mm zoom is not enough.
@TheFunnyCamGuy 4 жыл бұрын
@@dmalovic yea my first canon i had a 18-55mm kit lens and it wasnt enough. I used my 70-200mm kit lens more. I do perfer prime lenses any day over zoom. But for traveling and especially videos on my gimbal, a zoom lens is just more helpful majority of the time.
@NinhNguyen2 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheFunnyCamGuy I actually have the very old Sony e mount 18-200 "LE" F3.5-6.3 (light edition) has 62mm filter diameter and I use that for travel often when I know there's going to be bad conditions like water, wind, etc... I can't bring myself to bring "good lenses" to bad conditions LOL
@kian8382 4 жыл бұрын
Now imagine for the weight, size, price and even the lack of OIS of the 16-55, you get a f/2 zoom with roughly the same range, Sigma please!!!
@RidwanAzeez00 2 жыл бұрын
sigma just dropped the 18-50mm f/2.8.... guess they heard you lol
@vincenzodaquino2039 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a comparison between the Sony 16-55 and Tamron 28-75 full frame lens. I know the focal range Is different, I'm asking because Tamron could be a good choicee for people that are not sure of staying in aps-c forever. Thank for your videos !!
@simontumpach1442 4 жыл бұрын
The sony is better.
@johnatanlopez8510 4 жыл бұрын
The video I was waiting!! Thanks for your review.
@claudianreyn4529 3 жыл бұрын
The f/1.4 is an insane advantage. I think here is the trade off.
@jeffsiemens4485 4 жыл бұрын
Really great comparison! I think you covered off all the important topics in very good detail! Nice job!
@Garbid 4 жыл бұрын
look at the first comparison of 16mm sigma and 16-55, both are at 1/500, iso100 and f2.8 but sigma has almost 4 stops extra up to 1.4! Pity that Arthur didn't show the difference in exposition at 1.4 and 2.8 in low light.
@keithancajas4623 3 жыл бұрын
i've only been in this rather expensive have for 3 days so i'm an absolute newbie.. your videos helped me big time in lens selection! thanks! you have a new subscriber in me!
@DennisMeetsWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I was really tempted to pick up the Sony 16-55 but the price is just too damn high (cheapest secondhand option was still $1000). As of yesterday, I was able to do some bargain hunting and picked up the Sigma trio (purchased separately, of course) for only $870 and all are in mint condition with original boxes & paperwork. The deals are out there...
@melonswag420 4 жыл бұрын
I personally like the sigmas better but you get a 3 in 1 package with the sony lens and the better support for autofocus. But what sony cant beat is the sharpness that sigma gives
@SEM-Y 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent and very complete and useful review! Thank you very much!
@DCmite1 4 жыл бұрын
waiting for sigma to mash the 16,30, an d 56mm together.....even at f2 i will take it.
@pawelje 2 жыл бұрын
Will you take new sigma 18-50 2.8?
@nikoh7292 3 жыл бұрын
I have the sigma trio and an a6000. Wonderful camera and lenses with consistent quality, even after many years. I’m interested in the 16-55 but currently it’s out of my budget
@mirrorlessny 3 жыл бұрын
cost is the problem with this 16-55 apsc lens, might as well go with A7C & a Tamron 28-75
@muhammadnour4403 Жыл бұрын
same as me, the price is to high
@g43654 4 жыл бұрын
I clicked so quickly when I saw this video lol. Edit: at this price, I think I'll just rent it to play around for a while.
@ifeanyi_maduka 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Can you please do a comparison between the sony 16-55 and the sigma 18-50.
@jimmeyer4530 4 жыл бұрын
For hiking and general family photography, I'll get the Sony because of the light weight and not having to swap lenses. Pretty good for a zoom lens!
@LucaBorghesan 4 жыл бұрын
Well done Sony. The 16-55 is a great option and looking at this I would say perfectly priced: you get the same performance plus a premium for the convenience of a single lens. I already have the 16 and 56 so I won't run to the shop, but when it will drop a few hundreds I will surely go buy one. Thanks for putting this video together!
@maxmeier787 4 жыл бұрын
You don't get the same performance. F2.8 vs 1.4 ist a big difference.
@LucaBorghesan 4 жыл бұрын
@@maxmeier787 Fair point. As always it goes down to personal use: for traveling this 16-55 it's a really great all around option, for specific scenarios that f2.8 - 1.4 gap can make a difference. For portraits the 56 stays clearly on top.
@achraf9946 4 жыл бұрын
in my mind the only 2 arguments for the 16-55 would be IBIS wich it doesn't has and second to dont need to carry 3 lenses around. its simply too expensive in my opinion.
@lomelyo 5 ай бұрын
Im surprised at how much better the colors on the Song look. But the Sigma Trio is still amazing
@rogfol 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, very well done! One of the best reviews about whatever. Thumbs up
@KyleHu Жыл бұрын
I really like your last review. Awesome. Thank you so much for your effort.😊
@alexandrah.4244 4 жыл бұрын
I use the Sigma Trio and i‘m very happy with the results. All lenses makes a good Job . They are very Sharp and the colours are great. I see no reason to change .
@stuartfit 4 жыл бұрын
Sony did a great job on the 16-55 F2.8 lens. Another point I would say is that I know some people, ya, just some, are shooting FF with these Sigma trio or dual. Hence with FF's crop mode, the Sigma's F1.4 is still more handy.
@JohnFrancisMountain 4 жыл бұрын
I own the -outstanding- Sigma Trio and I love it. Seeing your video, I bougth the Sony 16-55 for my trips, coupled w/ a a6600. At last, a very good zoom from Sony for apsc! Thank you Arthur!
@mahmud-ahsan 4 жыл бұрын
For me, carrying a camera all day long without much-sacrificing Image Quality is the best thing. For travelling I think this lens is best with a6400 or a6600.
@JohnScottB 4 жыл бұрын
Arthur, I just found your channel this week but it's been super helpful as I've been researching a new camera. I've settled on buying the A6400 and was going to buy the 18-135 and 35mm Sony lens as a competent pairing. The 16-55 is so expensive but going down to a single lens is super attractive to me as my whole goal of going down to the A6x00 series is to get smaller and more portable (moving down from a Canon). In your opinion would this lens pair better with the a6400 for the new auto focus or with the a6500 for the IBIS. 6600 is out of budget as the other two are availalbe used for reasonable prices. I'll be doing 99% photography, mostly of fanily / kids but want the option to do landscape and the ability to get creative. Thanks again for all your great content!
@SagittariusAx 4 жыл бұрын
I've recently upgraded from my nex7 to a A6500, and I was considering both a6400 and a6600. As I'm mainly a still shooter I decided that IBIS was more important than a slightly better AF or video capabilities. And I can live without flip up screen too. And IBIS is really really good. When I mount my sigma A-mount lense (+la-ea3) that have optical stabilisation, I prefer to switch sigma's OS off and let IBIS handles it, and itis a lot better than sigma OS. I wouldn't want to loose IBIS, I'm sure that the 16-55mm f2.8 g is much more enjoyable to use on a Sony with IBIS.
@caleblatreille8224 4 жыл бұрын
pretty blown away by a zoom this sharp and it would be sooooo handy to have just one lens to carry, but I shoot enough low light that I really appreciate those extra stops. not to mention i already own the Sigmas so not eager to spend the same amount over again lol
@NinhNguyen2 4 жыл бұрын
Arthur: which lenses would you select. me: yes
@flyinb45 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Sigma 16 again just to shoot indoors at my house. The f/2.8 isn't getting it done without cranking the ISO to get the shutter speed I need to shoot an active infant. Still keeping the 16-55 for everyday but I had hoped it would replace the fast prime. Would you take the Sigma 56 over the Sony FE 85 that you reviewed?
@WEHAVETHISDREAM Жыл бұрын
Ma man Arthur R, never disappoints! Exactly my guy, whenever I need a comparison / review!
@jonoy4375 4 жыл бұрын
You are the prince of Sony apsc system
@munshimohammadumarfarooq6665 3 жыл бұрын
you review good man. where can I find someone who reviews like this in automobile industry
@MatWeb1 3 жыл бұрын
I've got the Sigma 56 1.4, the Sigma 16 1.4 and I go for the Zeiss Batis 40 2.0 instead of the Sigma 30 1.4. All in use on a Sony A6500.
@tropicaldany9306 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful review! I’d love to see how the sigma trio compares to Sony a7iii primes, and perhaps zooms like the tamrons. All in all, I’m surprised how great the g master really is. Thanks again!
@garagaradia5280 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite travel camera and lens Part II, please..
@phplaw 4 жыл бұрын
I have Sigma trio and this lens as well. After one week playing with It I have to say that you guys should not buy It if you have tight budget. It good, AF very fast but not perfect as I have expected. It is heavy and works badly in lowlight It ‘s also overpriced. Sigma trio better than this lens and are able to work very well in low light, cheaper, portrail photo on Sigma trio is also better, sharper than this lens. Spending money for this lens is not worth for sure. I am going to sell this lens.
@professionalpotato4764 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. f/2.8 lenses in general is not fast enough on any crop sensor body, unless it's for non-moving subjects or landscapes. I shoot workout, portraits, products. When it's portraits and workout, f/2.8 just doesn't have enough bokeh and low-light performance. Imo, f/2.8 is only usable on full frame where the ISO performance can overpower the 1-1/3 ~ 2 stops of light lost. With APS-C being 1-1/3 ~ 1.5 stops poorer ISO performance to full frame, throw in another almost 2 stops loss, and it's huge.
@Jgheiler 3 жыл бұрын
@sonnyNguyen Did you end up selling your lens? What are you using now?
@wtfgadget 3 жыл бұрын
@@professionalpotato4764 couldn't be more agree bro. and no OSS is a huge bum
@wtfgadget 3 жыл бұрын
you rich bastard haha
@vanessasanchez7309 4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for the really great video, seems like a great choice for travel. Wish you would have talked more about how they perform in video comparatively! Also please compare this lense to the Zeiss 16-70!!
@DFIR 4 жыл бұрын
I think its gonna be 16-55mm as a winner, but personally I own the Zeiss 16-70 and loved the colors. So yes, one more vote for comparing this with the Zeiss 16-70
@redskinfaithful 4 жыл бұрын
Another vote here. :)
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