I about SNAPPED my neck when you said "this is the first lens review I've made." That's.....that's impossible for me to believe. This is not only the best review of THIS lens, it's one of the best lens reviews period. Major, major props. 👍

Best lens I’ve used 👌

This review was very poggers Matt. I appreciate you talking about your experience with other lenses and justifying certain things and really exploring every inch of the lens with how each thing functions.

Now all we need to see from the channel is a short film, would love to see that! This is definitely my next buy.

Wow the best most complete review ever! Thanks for that! Will definitely get that lens now.

Love your work! Thanks for yet another honest review. Filled with great points!

Best lens review I’ve seen yet. Great work. I’ve just bought this lens last week.

Very clear explanation! Thank You Matt, this video very helpful for me who now considering buying 24mm lens

This is becoming my favorite youtube channel for filmmaking!

Hey Matt, just wanna say. I appreciate you making this video. I've been looking around for lenses for my Sony A7s3. This video is exactly what I needed! I think more reviews on Lenses would be great!!!

This review just made me buy the lens for my new a7sIII. It’s dark outside right now over here in Norway, but I’ve already tried shooting a bit - and it looks beautiful. Can’t wait until tomorrow, with some light and NDs!

👏🏾 Yes please! Exactly what is needed , reviews of still lenses when used for video applications! 🙏🏾

These is the most complete review I have seen 👏thanks

I Legit subscribed because of this video. I like how you explained the differences and presented a fair case for each of the lenses.

I appreciate that you comapared 2 other lenses to the Sony lens! We are excited to use here at the studio. Thanks for sharing!

You're the man - awesome review as always!

Lovely lens! Great review Matt!

24 1.4 is by far my favorite focal length. It’s so incredibly versatile!

Matt - great lens review - it has helped me decide on my purchase. I really enjoy your videos!

More reviews like this please, Matt!

I like your review that keeps to the point with sweet language.

My favourite lens!

Thanks Matt...more reviews very helpful

Very nice review Matt! Only additional bonus that would have been interesting to see if there were a few quick comparison shots showing the image quality/color/distortion/vignetting with the 3 lenses shooting the same scene

Thank you Matt, you're the best! On my way to buy a A7S3 ;) Your passion for it convinced me. Best wishes from France!

Densely-packed knowledge transfer that kept my interest. I applaud your choice to educate viewers about WHY being able to smoothly adjust exposure could be important to filmmakers - instead of simply parroting the speeds & feeds like most reviewers have begun doing. Content Creator with good instincts = I subscribed and liked and commented.

So so helpful!! Thank you!!

this is the video ive been looking for my whole life

This is exactly the pairing I was looking to buy!!

Hi Matt. I bought this lens as it came out on the market for my Sony a7III and I have to say it's a really great lens, really great used on gimbals

I have the 24mm GM. A really versatile lens to take photos and to film.

Great review. Trank you so much

dude you are the best to do reviews and tutorials !!!!!

Such a helpful video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Great vid man! ✊🏿💯

Excited to watch this. Getting this lens as soon as my A7SIII arrives.

Thank mate. Great stuff

Great review, could never tell this was your first lens review!!

Matt, you are a legend and I love your videos! This video was awesome!

Sigma released a 35 1.2 with an aperture ring too, but you can move it so easily that I am sure for the update version it'll have a locking mechanism like my old AF-D Nikkor lenses did. Still this Sony 24 1.4 is a no brainer since this is the focal length for gimbal use and having reliable autofocus it's crucial for it. Great review Matt.

Big fan of this lens! For both photo and video

I bought this lens! It’s beautiful. Very versatile and the bokeh is great. It’s wide enough to use as an all rounder. We just need to carry a 50 mm and 85 mm to get excellent shots. Telephoto for zooming in.

Great review. Thanks a lot. One thing I would love to have seen compared: focus breathing. When doing medium or close shots with a 24mm and a rack focus, little to no breathing is important...

Thank you for this video. I also have been struggling to find reviews on this lens for Videography, apart from seeing some of the Pro KZfaqrs use it like Peter Lindgren. I am about to purchase the FX3 and was a little confused on which 1x lens to buy with it (due to cost of course) but thanks to this Video, you have made the decision final for me. Thank you !!

Great video as always Matt👍🏻. Two primes you highly recommend (no matter for cost)

Using Tamron 17-28 f2.8 with Sony a7III. Light and bright. Very love it.

I own this lens yet watched your review. Nailed it Matt ;)

Wow....I was nervous when I ordered this lens. But now with this review, I feel like I accidentally made the best lens purchase of my career. Thanks!

I just ordered this yesterday!

Shot a feature film with this lens. Love it.

My Favorite Venue... I love that venue!!!

Really great review

Great review! I’ll have to try out Pentax version now

I bought this lens and i didn't remember why! Now i remember Thanks!

Thanks Matt! I was all set to buy the Sigma and now I've got some heavy soul-searching (and couch-digging for spare change), id I'm going to get the Sony.

Thanks for the review..I would like to see more about sigma 85mm f1.4 new edition for sony e-mount, because its focus is by wire too. It would be helpful to show us how manual focus stands for filmmakers and no one spoke about that untill now..

I liked it a lot! Thank you!

Love this lens as well, Matt! Question for you about the AF - have you encountered any pulsing effects that many have with the Sony autofocus? I've seen that many have this issue, including myself. The 24mm seems better than the 50mm, but I feel like every now and then I still find some issues. Do you have any thoughts on this? It seems like based on this video you've had pretty minimal issues, so I'm trying to find your secret (settings) that I could replicate to resolve this problem!

Great job on this video. You provided good information and examples to back up your opinions and thoughts. Sub’d.

Great review Matt, just need to get one now, just one question, when filming whilst holding the camera can you get smooth footage with just the inbody stabilisation or do i need to invest in a gimbal

Great lens review - just got a FX6, so Sony lenses just became relevant!

Got a Sony A7siii with this lens to mount on the Zhiyun Crane 2 I won off this channel! Seeing this reviewed really put my investment stress at peace!

true. my fave lens especially on a gimbal.

I use the G 20mm 1.8. When using active stabilization, the lens is basically 24mm but when I don't it's wider at 20mm. Best of both worlds.

Big fan of your videos.

Thanks for giving me something to think about. What are your thoughts on the Red Komodo? Any interest in switching to a cinema camera one day?

More lens reviews please!

I own this lens,it is awesome and worth the money in my opinion.

Great review! I already had a Sigma 24-70 f2.8, so I went with the Sony 20mm f1.8. It’s a little wider, and a whole lot cheaper, and it’s built exactly like the 24.

This is a great lens for both photo and video! But I actually preferred even a wider angle and that's the 20mm f1.8

Hi Matt very helpful review thank you. Does the Sony autofocus work (in video) with the Canon EF lens ? And if so which adapter ? Thanks a lot !

Thx a lot for video.

That's was my first, and dreamed, sony lens when I migrate for sony system. It's really difficult to change this lens, on my a7 III it fits so greatful that is really difficult to peak another one. My second choice was the sony 85mm 1.8 and now I'm looking for some middle range around 50mm prime lens. Would you recomend go to 55mm Zeiss, or something better that will be a best 'investment'?

Nice review Matt. I just got this US$1050 new with 15% off then Sony’s cash back here in Australia. Black Friday sales coming up and stack Sony’s cash back for some epic Sony lens deals in the coming weeks.

Hi Matt! Great video as always! I have a Sony A7III and bought the 24mm but I noticed focus pulsing in AFC when using f4 and up (shooting video) .. I use a Tiffen VND 8 stops ... but sometimes is not enough in very bright conditions. Do you consider 10 stops mandatory with this kind of lens if I want to use it even at 2.8? Thank you

Great Video Matt! I’ve ordered my Sony A7S iii for my new Gimbal setup and the Sony GM 24mm will be my first lens. Have any recommendations for a great quality ND filter and pro-most for this lens?

U did video for filmmakers woww

Thanks Matt

How can you not talk about whether this lens focus breathes or not? I loved the review, but a huge omission to not let us know how it does with focus breathing for video? Or did I miss you talking about that..?

My heart skipped a beat when you started tossing that sony lens lol

Hi Matt have you done any wedding lately using Sony a7iii and Sony a7Siii? how are you matching colors?

Sigma 16 1.4 cropped mode works too, loving the prime look as opposed to using zoom lens. When i have the budget il get either the sony 20 1.8 or this GM

thank you!

I have the sigma 24mm 1.4 on my Sony a7s iii and bought the emount. Didn’t need it. Lens fits right on.

more, moreeee moreeeeeee lens reviews

Matt would you consider the Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G if someone wanted a cheaper option in a similar focal range without sacrificing that delicious native autofocus? $1400 vs $850 is a good chunk of money.

Hi Matt, what autofocus settings do you recommend on a sony fx3 if you are filming large groups on a gimbal with a lot of motion and activity, dancing, etc. After reviewing my footage I’m noticing the shot goes in and out of focus and is really annoying. Should I just bump my f-stop up? It could be problematic in low light situations. Any help would be much appreciated thanks!

Great Job!

A naive question, can i put variable ND filter on it? Which one do you recommend? By the way, after watching this video, I will definitely buy it :) many thanks.

Thanks brother. I was thinking between this or zeiss 85mm f1.8 and as well as new sony 20mm G F1.8 for car videography. I believe this is no brainer for first upgrade over the default lens that comes with A7iii (28-70 f3.5-5.6) which I don’t like at all .. F changes with zooming and not sharp at all and just bad... Thanks for amazing review again

Your lighting in this video is great! What's your setup?

the new sigma 85mm 1.4 dg dn also has a manual appature ring!

Was able to get this lens along with my a7s3 as well, and it is a magical combination

i just bouth a 35mm 1.4. but im i really tempted with this lense. is it too much difference in a 35 and a 24mm? worth it? maybe is the best for my gimbal. great video. cheers

more lens reviews!!!

can you put on your kit what shoulder bag you are using? i saw that during outdoor shooting you have a shoulder bag. i need one to store lenses, drone and batterys while traveling with the bride & groom without the need to carry my big bag

Now that the 35mm gm is out next month, for video only which one would you pick. I’m going back and forth. Any help would be appreciated

Hey Matt, What lens are you using to shoot broll in this video?

smoother than if I dip it in beard oil. Love it!

Hi Matt, do you use ND filer for this lens? or you ramp up the shutter?