Sony 28mm f2 Review - The Perfect Travel Lens!

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LIVE STREAM! I am going to be doing a live critique this Friday 21st of December 10am AEST here on KZfaq, hope you guys can make it :D
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this video!! I absolutely love the Sony 28mm f2 lens, it's perfectly small and light weight to travel with and captures some great quality footage and photos. Let me know what you think in the comments!
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Sony a7s mkii + Sigma 24mm f1.4
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Thank you so much for watching! xx

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@withaminutetogo 5 жыл бұрын

"Hey everyone ..." * stress level goes down 20% *

@danpodbierezki 5 жыл бұрын

hahaha, in for a surprise soon! :P

@jaimetexeira694 5 жыл бұрын

Lut pack won't go down 20% tho😕😕😕

@Rico-ns5dt 5 жыл бұрын

Size, weight, quality, price - great lens. Travel, portraits, landscape, astro, vehicles, food, events... just about any type of photography

@LISLOVESTRUTH 5 жыл бұрын

I swear I learn the most from you. Thank you for sharing so much with me. Love your style!

@kostalakoste 5 жыл бұрын

You made my opinion on this lens. Spent 5 days searching affordable nice quality lens and I think it will be perfect for me. Purchasing right now. Thanks a lot for making this so easy! :) Keep up, good work!

@waynebelfast 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Seen this lens on sale today and was in two minds about buying it. This video helped me decide it was a good lens for me.

@PoetryFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, full of hands-in practical experience and good sense. You make a great argument for this as a travel lens which is very much what I’m interested in picking up (for a modest budget) to supplement a 24-105 workhorse. Thanks for all the work. Subbed.

@JACHKY237 5 жыл бұрын

Been vlogging with this too! I love it for both! Recommended for sure!!!

@seaneditingHD 5 жыл бұрын

I own a 28 mm F2 on a cropped sensor Sony a6000 and this lens is a beast, it’s sharp, fast autofocus, light like a medium banana, and it’s perfect for gimbal work!

@NicoleSignorCreative 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought this for $340 on Ebay (USA). Pretty excited for my own creation! I was glad I got to watch your video this morning!

@Flurofish 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great and helpful review. Currently struggling if I should go for this lens.

@simeonkolev1231 5 жыл бұрын

My most used video lens :). About the AF speed in video :) on the A7III you can adjust that and you have 3 speeds. About the 18-35 sigma - try it on full frame without crop (you can disable it) and it will cover the sensor from around 24-28mm up to 35mm.

@Simon-ro8nh 5 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this for awhile. Finally! Great video!

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@FernandaGouveia 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was just looking for a lens to travel! Btw I LOVE your channel! (:

@marcoandreas185 5 жыл бұрын

28f2 and the 85 1.8. Love that combo. Great video😍

@jamesjackson4264 5 жыл бұрын

Marco Andreas are you using it for weddings. How is is compared to a 35mm

@acehobojoe 4 жыл бұрын

This was a good review. Thanks I may be trying this lens. I think you covered everything.

@bulentbab 5 жыл бұрын

One my favourite lens. Tiny. Light and good quality.

@kaninjapokemon5674 5 жыл бұрын

Hi because of u me and my wife start to get in the photography and the way u present your videos how to use it so satisfyingly to watch and learn tnx and keep going^_^

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

Robert Simon thank you so much!! That makes me so happy to hear 💛

@jordiolbe Жыл бұрын

I use only that one 28mm f2 and the 50mm f1.8, both lenses are lightweight and very portable to use in my travels and hiking routes. The two lenses plus my Sony A9 weights aprox 1Kg and I can usually do landscapes, travel photos and portraits with all covered :)

@tribalwarriors9588 5 жыл бұрын

I love your work ...Thank you Julia

@Azeemmerchant 5 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure watching u.. Cheers 😋👍🏼

@zakyzaniar 5 жыл бұрын

Waiting for this 🤩

@carloscarlitos4010 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Couldn't wait for this video when you mentioned it, this lens was used by one of the best cinematographer in the industry today now just switched to the 16-35gm so this lens for it price is incredibly, my next lens, keep them coming Julia

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you liked the video!

@smalltalk.productions9977 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for the effort and the sharing. your vids are thoughtful, informative, instructive. i am a very satisfied subscriber. thumbs up.

@jefflin5245 5 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorite lenses that are light and have amazing image quality are the Sony 85m F1.8 and Sony 55m F1.8. I especially love the 55mm since it's so versatile as my walkaround lens.

@japannika2769 5 жыл бұрын

brillant review! I also had the idea to use it as a travel lens

@FishingOD_OFFICIAL 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really helped get rid of my doubts!

@egyptt4784 5 жыл бұрын

YOUR WORK IS AMAZING THATS WHAT INSPIRED ME TO WORK ON MY CHANNEL THANK YOU

@paulhohnecker8388 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing review, thanks!!!

@alexeicristea5816 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Julia! Love your job a lot and you are one of my favorite vlogger. I see that you still write in your description that you use Canon 5D mk iii, but last year you said that you've changed on Sony A7III. So, is it an mistake in your description or you still shoot with the Canon 5d III? Thank you and I wish good light!

@miradageek 3 жыл бұрын

thanks !!! love the video !

@karlroszko 4 жыл бұрын

the 28mm has a really nice soft rendering on your skin, either that or your foundation game is top notch

@ahumeniy Жыл бұрын

I have this lens on a Alpha 5100 (crop sensor) and it's perfect for livestreaming with the camera sitting on top of the monitor. Plus, I can get pretty good pictures of my pets with it, it's great for portraits too

@TheThirdH 5 жыл бұрын

I used to own the Zeiss Batis 25/2 until about a year ago. Excellent lens and sometimes I miss it but for a little more money I’d take the 24/1.4 GM probably over it. I hope to have a demo copy soon of it but got to try it out briefly in November.

@777-Phil 5 жыл бұрын

I love your 'quicker' a7iii ...vs. 'slower' a7sii sudden 180-to-the-face auto-focus test. I believe the a7rii is just as slow. Albeit, you/I may have set up parameters AFC vs AFA ... or such differently. Utmost blessings!

@WingMan1964 5 жыл бұрын

I bought this lens and used it a couple of times for street photography. Since I got the Sony 24mm 1.4 G Master I haven’t used the 28mm anymore.

@nagelc27 5 жыл бұрын

Try the 24mm 1.4 GM. Hands down the best in class. Love your videos. U are truly a sweetheart. Every time I watch your videos I want to go a shoot. Thank you for inspiring me and many others.

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to try it! I'll make a video when I do :)

@rock3times 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I love your clips and they are very helpful. Although you did say clearly at 03:31 the Sony A7S2 and NOT the S1 you mention earlier at the beginning of the clip..I like to be surely clear.. So you did use the A73 and 2 S versions to complete the whole video, right ? I am contemplating to buy either the A73 versus the S version, that's why I ask.. Sure the 28mm f2 will be the first lens to go with the camera. Cheers

@vasiliosmuselimis 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video for those who want to travel lightweight end enjoy the trip. I thing the most people has an apsc without image stabilisation on body. Or want to cary a small mirrorless. That means the lens must have an image stabilisation. This would be a nice video :) thank you for your content and opinions 👌

@QuangNguyen-iq4tt 5 жыл бұрын

28mm is my most favorite lens now. I use it all the time I travel

@thekback 5 жыл бұрын

Soooo nice! It was a hard decision, I was tossing up between the 35mm Samyang 2.8 and this 28 f2 as well! I ended up going the 35mm! You are right though vlogging with a 35 is damn tight! Hahahaha

@chrisr.4774 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I also own the 28mm f2 lens and its great however I use my 16-36 gmaster most of the time. Would you ever review the Tamron 28 75 Sony f.28? Would love to hear your thoughts on it. Thanks

@juanelfers8753 3 жыл бұрын

I loved to see those photos from Argentina. Saludos desde BsAs :)

@juliatrotti 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@GuidosFotokrempel 5 жыл бұрын

did you also try the wide angle converter? With that you´ll get a 21mm 2.8 for just 250,- bucks more.

@Lukas_Hart 5 жыл бұрын

Try the Samyang AF 24mm f2.8 pancake! It's a little wider, budged price as well and tiny as freak so it should fit your priotities really good! :) but I don't have any knowledge about the video autofocus of the lens… but a vlogging review of it would be awesome!

@VCanhPHAIlatoi 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. I’d love to have the 24mm 1.4gm but debating. It’s like 2k in Canada. Also considering the 35mm rokinon. Just bought the 85mm 1.8 with my a7iii.

@Lutz1985 5 жыл бұрын

I went for the 24mm f1.8 instead on my A6500 and Im super happy with it. It‘s the lense I use 95% of the time

@ashleythompson4436 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Julia! I am wondering if you have any experience with the Zeiss 35 f2.8? I have the 28/2 and the 50/1.8, but I'm considering the Zeiss as a "replacement" for both. I'm looking for versatility (walk around street/portrait/landscape/travel), but am not a professional! Any experience with that lens or opinions on comparing the three, by chance?! (side note: body is A7ii) *edit*--> I suppose alternatively it could be an addition, though I'm not sure 28/35/50 are all necessary in my kit. I'm curious of your thoughts on having that many similar focal length primes, as well! :)

@eleanmendoza 5 жыл бұрын

I think I saw two people mention it so far but the Samyang 24mm f2.8 would be a very nice comparison video. I own the Samyang 35mm f2.8 and love it, it's my walk around lens. I can only imagine the 24mm version being just as good.

@clixt984 5 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting this for my automotive photography.

@milodermick2981 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice picture taken with, and good price for this lens, is it better than zeiss 35/2.8 ?

@taimoorkhanvlogs 5 жыл бұрын

Love your every Video ❤️

@Kikotronik 5 жыл бұрын

Have you thought about using Samyang 24mm f2.8 for vlogging? It might work, since it's a bit wider. Would love to hear your thoughts on that. Cheers.

@pingugnip8913 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video! Super useful

@faturrahman6840 5 жыл бұрын

Like first , watch later. I believe this video is so educative 😍👍

@pblnlpalu 5 жыл бұрын

I wish you a great and healthy 2019 and a happy xmas!!!!!!!

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you too!

@randydietmeyer5883 5 жыл бұрын

I am interested in this lens. It looks like it could make a good 'permanent' attached lens to my a7III -which will be a back-up to my 5D IV. We're planning a rather long vacation in about a years time which involves landing in Nepal and hiking for 11 days (only about 26 miles total but spread out over a long time to acclimate to the elevation). Although I still have time I am still struggling with the kit I plan on carrying with me.

@nadeemafzal8984 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks Julia There are clearly better lenses as in discussion below but for the purposes u mention this is perfect

@GamersOver30 5 жыл бұрын

The 28 mm F2 lens is my go-to lens for everything. I got it for filming video in my office. Streaming, etc. Then it just became my favotite all around lens. Its the only one i use for Pax East and CES

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

That's a really good point actually, it's the perfect office/streaming lens too!

@theunbreakable8173 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia, what do you think about the Batis 25mm f2? Nobody in the comments is talking about this lens..

@sylvainegaegan4830 5 жыл бұрын

Julia 😍❤️❣️🥰 great lens 😊

@ericthestone 5 жыл бұрын

Used to have this FE28 lens, it is a great lens for the value. But I found myself always needed something wider, so I trade it for the Sigma 24mm f/1.4

@hendrairawan3573 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia.. Is this 28mm f2.0 can compare with 35mm f1.4? Is this lens can use for fashion or street portrait by the way? Actually I'm in dilemma which the good lens to paired with my A7iii soon..😇🙏 thanks in advance

@EagerSnake 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia, how are you doing? First of all, I'm still kind of shocked that you're from Argentina like me hahahaha... Anyway, I'm just transitioning from my older camera to a new a7iii, and one of the first lenses I was going to buy was this one. I do weddings too, so, is it good enough? If it's not, anything similar that you can recommend?

@chryseass.5143 5 жыл бұрын

I have that 28mm popped into my camera bag right now, along with the Sony 55 f1.8 and on the a7iii body I have the 85 f1.8. This is a good, light weight, trio of primes that will cover a wide range of situations. Very informative "real world use" review, Julia; I especially liked seeing how the lens performed on the two cameras - big difference in that auto focus!

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice bunch of lenses to cover you for all sorts of scenarios! And yeah I was really surprised at the AF difference between the 2 cameras as well!

@Immortal__ 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect trio, congratulations!!

@chesslover8829 Жыл бұрын

@@juliatrotti Three years have elapsed since you made this video, and there is still no better lens at this focal length, size, or price. The lens is now selling for $448.

@hlmartinez007 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I would like to use this lens for videos during the night with my sony a7III. I would like to know if you have had any hard time focusing issues in low light. Thanks!

@milestrevelyan 5 жыл бұрын

That is a very nice Green Pullover you are wearing in the cover pic for this video.

@sushantpokle 5 жыл бұрын

Would love a comparison between Sigma 35mm 1.4 vs Sigma 50mm 1.4!!

@squirreldemon3506 5 жыл бұрын

It's either this or the rokinon 35mm f1.4 for me. Can't decide

@jmlep1721 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video like always! Do you vlog with manual exposure or automatic settings?

@danpodbierezki 5 жыл бұрын

All manual settings as always. :)

@jmlep1721 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dan!

@joshua4578 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much! Thanks for sharing. I use an a6500 with a collection of Sigma Primes (16 & 56), Sigma A 18-35, and a simple Sony 18-105 (not my fav). I’ve been so happy with my setup, but I constantly question going Sony full frame. As you are using the same sensor resultion, but in full frame, do you find it just gives you a better dynamic range in capture or is there another reason why you are shooting with Sony’s lower resolution full frame?

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

I personally don't need the extra resolution with the A7RIII since I mostly only shoot to share my work online and not in print! So the A7III is more than enough for what I need :)

@umang9565 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video 👍. It is my favourite lens. I did couple of my KZfaq projects using 28mmf2. Subscribed you your channel.

@chuck90504 5 жыл бұрын

fit this criteria? 35mm f2.8, another amazing lens and super sharp if you're into that sorta thing. Due to the longer focal length, the bokeh is strikingly similar to the 28, and my preferred lens when it comes to photography, however, videography, with the top and bottom crop, 28mm feels better. I have no issues owning both, in fact, I have a whole lot of mid range lenses because I enjoy them the most. 3 zooms, 5 primes between 28-50mm, my most enjoyable focal lengths. BTW, this is my second time getting the 28, and newer versions have very nice sun stars for landscape shooting. Nice and pointy

@rad1n 5 жыл бұрын

this is one of my fav lens!!! and can you do a review for sigma 18-35mm f1.4 on crop body!!

@danpodbierezki 5 жыл бұрын

We'll be doing a review of the sigma 18-35mm and 50-100mm soon! :)

@dennishumbla5431 5 жыл бұрын

I't should be och crop, there is lots of talk of the super 35 mode for FF but It crops down so much and loose lots of resolution, and the also talks about that you get some extra reach with super 35, You Will NOT opticualy you just crop and that you can do In post.

@markharris5771 5 жыл бұрын

I love my Sigma 18-35 f1.8, it shows up my Canon 16-35 f2.8II as an inferior lens for 3x the money. Another brilliant video, you are very much a photographer's photographer and although you don’t talk about it it’s all about the image. Have a very merry Christmas and a brilliant 2019, I hope you don’t get snowed in! Thank you for all your amazing videos over the last year, every single one has been fantastic.

@danpodbierezki 5 жыл бұрын

Always great to hear your input mate and completely agree, the 18-35mm is such a great lens. Cheers for always watching! Haha, no snow in Sydney but we've had some horrible damaging hail this week. Have a lovely Christmas Mark and a happy new year! :)

@markharris5771 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Podbierezki Thank you Dan. I hope you and Julia weren’t on the bad end of too much damage. I know Sydney has had some horrendous hailstorms in the past, I remember reading about an extremely bad one in the late nineties. Fortunately my chest consultant, or someone who works there, subscribes to NG and has decent magazines in his waiting room. The middle paragraph of my original comment was supposed to say that Julia doesn’t talk about her own artistic merit, though she does talk about the technical elements. Have a good one both of you and thanks again for the amazing videos.

@MeesterGonzalez 5 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 28mm for my Canon T7i this afternoon. I'm heading to Maui in 2 months, so thank you for confirming all my research into the best possible lens for traveling and nature shots.

@karolkizlo1945 4 жыл бұрын

You have my like for short movie from Gdansk, Poland ! ;)

@JessDemant 5 жыл бұрын

I also have it and I also love this lens!

@jonhermannsson9231 5 жыл бұрын

nice video as always - I will look into the 28mm - just wish it was 28mm F1.8

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! As someone who usually always uses 1.4 and 1.2 lenses, I find that the f2 on the 28 is normally more than enough for the lighting conditions I film in!

@mmF-uj7pg 5 жыл бұрын

Do you use a UV filter to protect your lenses? I want to protect them but also don't wanna get that bad flare when shooting into light

@kantarolemon 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Quick question can you get the Deity mic in Australia? It sounds super good!

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah you can get it shipped from the American stores like B&H :)

@NickGranville 5 жыл бұрын

The Sony 24mm f1.4 has been getting strong reviews. That to me seems like a really good contender for competition to the 28 and worth checking out

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, I would love to test it out and see how it goes for vlogging :D

@damiencolacion6339 4 жыл бұрын

How can that be a competition? A g master lens versus the 28mm f2?? With that gm lens you can buy like 5 28mm f2..

@NickGranville 4 жыл бұрын

Damien Colacion they’re similar focus lengths so people are going to compare. The more you spend on a lens doesn’t always make it better, they’re tools, use whatever works for you to create you art. One of my fav lenses is my zeiss 135mm f3.5 vintage lense I bought for £25. The colour and sharpness from that lens is beautiful

@esaedvik 5 жыл бұрын

Superb review ^_^

@AllCarsUnited 5 жыл бұрын

The a7s series videos were warmer and more pleasing though the autofocus was not impressive. Was this graded post or straight out of camera? Great video!

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The footage was not colour graded, it was all straight out of the camera :)

@devilgabo 5 жыл бұрын

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@alfredtolentino8614 4 жыл бұрын

What would be your minimal Video Quality setting on a Sony FE a camera. I have a a7RIII. I don't do much video, but want to take some of my family while in Hawaii with the 28mm.

@shunnosohel 3 жыл бұрын

Hey julia Hope ur doing well Can you let me know which ND filter ur using for 28mm f2 lens..?? Have u used k&f ,zomei or gobe nd filter..??

@lollipopproductions3500 5 жыл бұрын

Nice lens! I also just buy it

@quihgon 5 жыл бұрын

I have the sony a73, and I had used a sigma 18-35 art lens on a canon body while out with friends. The 18-35 was insanely beautiful for video footage and street photography. I was not aware you could use it with the a73 as there was no mount for it. How have you managed to get around this and what specifically are you using to do so as I really very much would like a similar setup if I can.

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

I use a Metabones 4 adaptor to be able to use my Canon lenses on the Sony. I believe Sigma also has an adaptor!

@borutp 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Would this lens be ok for Sony a6300?

@nene2734 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful 😍

@BenSterz 5 жыл бұрын

How about Sony‘s 50mm f1.8 or the 50mm f2.8 macro. Is f2.8 enough on a 50mm lens or does it look ugly? Also when I switch over to Sony one day, I want to get the 28mm f2 and for close-up Portraits a nifty fifty.

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

In terms of vlogging, I wouldn't be able to use the 50 as it would be too close up, but I do love the 50mm focal length for portraits!

@arsulaksono881 5 жыл бұрын

sony fe 50/1.8 's AF is jerky at low light... if you are not working in low light, it is best value for portraits and it is sharp

@joonajks 4 жыл бұрын

May I ask what lens are you using to record this sit down video?

@TVe200 5 жыл бұрын

When I upgrade til Sony FF the 28 F2 is very interesting. The new 24 1,4 GM is expensiv. On a a6500 it will be like 42 mm and I allready have a 35 1,8 for APS-C.

@damienbrowne2977 4 жыл бұрын

Would this lens be too narrow on a Sony a6500 for vlogging?

@MuppetChops 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think the autofocus on continuous with burst is good enough to photography children running? (Ie family photos)

@aniarei 3 жыл бұрын

Hey ! Could you please advise which light lens 35mm 1.2f or similar with not a high budget I could get for filming outside? :)

@yashwinning 4 жыл бұрын

There's the Samyang 24mm and 35mm f2.8 pancake lenses. Have you tried them out?

@zeroice00 4 жыл бұрын

Wow.. huge difference in the auto focus speed when its used with the A7iii

@RamusJamus 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure if it matters or not, but there's a rumor floating around saying that the 28mm made in 2018 has improved sun flares and improved "sun star" effect over the older models. Something about the newer model's aperture blades were remodeled. I only say so because you said you picked up the lens a couple years ago and you were talking about lens flaring in this video. It maybe worth looking into? :)

@juliatrotti 5 жыл бұрын

That's so interesting, thanks for letting me know!! I'm going to look into this, because yeah that flare it just not the best haha