Sony FE 28mm f/2 Lens Review - With Both Conversion Lenses!

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In this highly detailed review of the Sony FE 28mm f/2 Lens I will do my best to show you what it is capable of in the real world and lab. I will first show you the gear and how the conversion lenses mount/ release. Then onto real world sample photos and much more....
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@nosearg 7 жыл бұрын

The "lab" you built with the circuit boards, crayons, and coins is really, really cool!

@doplinger1 8 жыл бұрын

I think you need to make it clear to people that the distortion is very easily corrected in RAW. The JPEGs are the exact same photo as the RAW files but corrected in-camera. This is an excellent lens and super sharp, an excellent value.

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Oplinger I tried to make that as clear as possible, but good point and thanks for the feedback Dave :) I agree the lens is a great value all around!!

@ronhazlewood6767 7 жыл бұрын

"Tried to make it as clear as possible"? More than a dozen times you compare jpg vs RAW, and the only difference you mention is the distortion. You know that the same lens correction that is applied to the jpg IN CAMERA, is the same lens correction applied to any RAW file opened in any RAW editor worth it's salt, right? If I was a NOOB, I would have been scared away from shooting RAW files immediately. You didn't make it clear at all! You've misrepresented the differences between RAW and jpg, and have done newbies a disservice.

@cshaw317 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay for all your time and effort, i enjoy your reviews and comments. It was nice of you to show off loads of nice example pics too. Just ordered the 28mm f2 for my a6300 and the fisheye maybe on the cards now!

@reagstagram 9 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was after in a review - real world testing and loaded with comparison images in lightroom - great work J!

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Reagan Lee Awesome, thanks for the comments!

@mark_reviews-reddit 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, I really like how you seem like a pretty mellow and positive person. Keep it up!

@SpeedyMcGhee 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Love your testing lab!!

@joseeloyvargasleon3644 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!!! I was not completely sure of buying this lens, but it will be perfect for my gimbal. And after seeing this video, I definitely will get the sony converters. One of the best tips in youtube ever!

@Jason_Hermann 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments and I appreciate your support when using the links below the video in the description area ;)

@acsaiyanbalce4610 6 жыл бұрын

At first, I thought I was about to watch a Mat Grangier review with the music! Thanks for a great review..

@MegaNardman 5 жыл бұрын

excellent review. This was very helpful for me!

@AgnostosGnostos 6 жыл бұрын

The best review of the Sony FE 28mm f/2. The barrel distortion is the easiest thing to be corrected digitally without any quality problem. So it isn't a big issue with the Sony FE 28mm f/2.0. The vignetting is easy to be corrected too but can reduce slightly the quality at the corners. The chromatic aberration is harder to be corrected digitally and the result isn't t always perfect. The price of adapters may seems high but are really cheap for a full frame camera. Of course they deteriorate the quality and I suggest to be used only with bright light at f/8.

@evilwarlock 7 жыл бұрын

Great review, one of the best I've seen! Is there anything that you'd add up now, 2 years later? Thanks.

@njelsslein361 7 жыл бұрын

nice review!

@RyanFlanders 7 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review!

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@DreamVicarious 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do these videos and create the "lab". I appreciate your time. thumbs up

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

+GoVicarious Thank you very much!

@mararothman9471 2 жыл бұрын

This review is incredible!!!

@Jason_Hermann 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mara :)

@winton666 7 жыл бұрын

RAW brother. Makes your videos more enjoy able :)

@NLMusique 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. If you use the 21 mm, will you reduce the aperture of the lens down?

@brianeliel5756 5 жыл бұрын

The conversion converter looks great:: + the leever.

@Williamk492 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review, thanks 👍🏻

@aristones7132 9 жыл бұрын

Got the 28mm f2 and I think it's a pretty sharp lens for a Sony Lens. Just got the 21mm ultra wide last night and did a time lapse using the app. It's a pretty nice combo, and I'm glad I got it both.

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Ariel sto Thanks for the comments and sharing the information of your experience ;) Jay

@mistimilligan224 7 жыл бұрын

what computer program do you use for photos? and I am new to all of this I want to get a flash for my sony a7ii and am so confused on which one I need

@AndreaBozziVlog 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay I am thinking of getting this lens with the fisheye adapter since I will use it for nightclub videos mainly. Now the problem is this lens does not have OSS and my sony a7s MK I does not have in body stabilisation either. you think that could be a problem if i shoot videos? Thanks heaps!

@metz990 7 жыл бұрын

just bought all three for my sony a7s ii this review helped a lot. thanks

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, and thanks for the comments!!

@raptor2285 9 жыл бұрын

Great review man! For the price I can't really think of a better walk around street lens for my A7S. I've got an adapter to use my Nikon glass on it but it sticks out quite far and I lose auto focus. I was worried about the sharpness (not really too worried about the corners and distortion as it isn't much of an issue for street and doc shooting) but you convinced me this lens is definitely a solid performer.

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Connor Evans Thanks for the comments and I agree it's a great value overall, especially for the street with a 5-axis camera body ;) Jay

@GetOutsideYourself 9 жыл бұрын

Hey man, nice review. You almost lost me explaining the function of the drawstrings on the case, but you more than made up for it with the excellent sample pictures that do a great job showing lens performance.

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Stewart Thanks for the comments ;)

@Simon_J_Hodge_Outdoors 7 ай бұрын

if you used the ultra wide convertor with the lens for video, can the correction still be done?

@completelystupid87 5 жыл бұрын

Could you please try the lens hood on the 55m f1.8. I need the lens hood to protect my 55, but it’s kinda bulky, from the specs the lens hood of this 28mm will fit the 55mm. Thanks

@murugan1960 6 жыл бұрын

EASY MUCH KNOW ABOUT THIS LENS THANX A LOT GURU

@MOBHouse 7 жыл бұрын

you should show how people can correct the distortion in Lightroom with just 1 click. Most people might get misguided by the repeated comparison between the jpeg and RAW files/

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, and I have showed this lens correction via Lightroom, in my latest video review :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKhjh7V0vtGmqmw.html

@standardengineco.7428 5 жыл бұрын

MOBHouse Productions How much gets cropped?

@smartwarden 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, amazing video as usual. Do you think this lens will have the same distortion when mounted on the a6000 ?? Considering it will act as a 42mm lens so no longer a wide angle. Thanks

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Valère Thanks for the nice comments and your assumptions are correct. The lens will suffer from less distortion on the A6000, because it's only using the center area of the glass and not all the way to to the edges. You will still have some barrel distortion for sure, but corner to corner will not be as noticeable..

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@danielflorez1407 7 жыл бұрын

Would this lens be good to use on a Sony a6000? I watched another youtuber and he recommended to save up a tad more to get this lens instead of a Sigma 30mm F/1.8 because it has some "significant" purple fringing and also in case users want to eventually step up to a full frame sensor.

@Tzadeck 7 жыл бұрын

Seems like a good bargain on a system really lacking in good bargains.

@daxshell242 3 жыл бұрын

my how the last 3 years have changed.

@SansonFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help

@Jason_Hermann 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help and thanks for the comments SansonFilms ;)

@Vidurg 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! Isn't the distortion in RAW correctable with lightroom?

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Vidurg Yes it is, but my Lightroom 5 did not have the lens profiles to fix the distortion automatically. New lenses need Lightroom 6 unfortunately it looks like. Showing the jpeg vs raw was was a great way to illustrate the distortion. The Lens corrections area is where you would fix the distortion...

@sebastianbajura 7 жыл бұрын

Hey! Great video.. I've got a question. My 28-70mm lens also has this red dot at the front of it... Do you know if I can use the conversion lenses on it? Thanks a lot

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

I don't believe so, but I have not tried. That red dot is just for the lens hood alignment ;)

@pauliusd 9 жыл бұрын

Can you still apply a filter on the filter thread and then put on this converter?

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

Paulius Dragunas No you can't and would not want to introduce optics in between the lenses anyway in my opinion. Great question!

@OzzyMoto. 8 жыл бұрын

Which adapter would be more used? I'm thinking the 21mm ultra-wide converter, what's your thoughts. And another great video:)

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

myrk98466 Thanks for the comments and I would say the 21mm ultra wide angle converter would be used way more. Fisheye's are a special effect lens and therefore not used as often, but more for a specific effect/ look. Jay

@RangerRickTV 6 жыл бұрын

do you lose any clarity with the ultra wide lens? video or photos?

@Solid924GER 7 жыл бұрын

I can't decide between the Sony 28mm F2 and Sigma 30mm F1.4... I would like to do street and landscape photography on my Sony Alpha 6500. And the low light Performance is also important to me! Please help :S

@BulletTrainFan 6 жыл бұрын

can i use the 28mm lens for portraits ? or should i use the 35mm lens ?

@mikehydropneumatic2583 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, best wishes for 2016. Did you try shutter speeds 1/FL rule of thumb? The lenght with converter lens gets longer but FL gets shorter IYKWIM. Are you able to shoot RAW with these converter lenses? My Fuji X100 only does jpeg when converter lens attached. Thanks Mike

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Hydropneumatic Hello and thanks for the comments, Yes you can shoot RAW quality with the lens converters or any lens for that matter ;) I did not try the FL rule, but it should apply for the most part even though the lens does get a bit longer... The filed of view is more of a factor than actual lens length I believe. You may need to bump up the shutter speed a little though depending on your steady hand abilities...

@mikehydropneumatic2583 8 жыл бұрын

+Jay SonyAlphaLab Thanks for the reply Jay. Done an indoor concert with kitzoom and went pretty well. But can need some extra WA at moderate cost of course. Looks like you convinced me getting the 28+21 converter. The 28-70 is no future classic but is alright. In a car museum (Louwman The Hague) got few files with serious CA but it generally behaved pretty nice. Starting to enjoy my new gear :)

@emirbartolozzi7347 5 жыл бұрын

gracias brother !

@Perfectiss 7 жыл бұрын

Anyone knows if the wide angle setup with the 28mm f2 works with the zhiyun crane gimbal by any chance? Cheers and thanks a lot for the video. I made my choice if my future gimbal can handle it.

@slangdoll 7 жыл бұрын

Is that distortion present when shooting video? Is there built-in distortion correction when it processes the video? I want to get an FE prime for video...

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, the distortion is corrected to a large extent in video mode!! Great question, thanks!

@Mr89siR 5 жыл бұрын

I have the wide and fisheye conversions that fit the pancake lens on the old e mount apsc lens.does anyone know if those will fit on this lens? The mount looks the same.

@patrickfitzgerald2861 7 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thank you for this. My A7II is on the way, and this may be the first prime that I add if I keep it. I did notice some onion rings in the bokeh on the set-up test shots, but lots of lenses display that these days, which is too bad.

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

As far as I know, no you can't use them on the kit lens. I have not tried myself though ;)

@amatarpeija 8 жыл бұрын

How about AF while using conversion comparable just with 28mm itself?Does that fisheye conversion able to capture in 180• angle? Because I need to shoot 360• panorama using this in a7 system. And how about corner quality while using fisheye conversion? (fringing/sharpness)Thank you for sharing!

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

+Ajie Pratama I would get a dedicated fisheye lens as apposed to the conversion lens. The quality is pretty good, but not as good in the corners as I think you would want for your 360 degree work. It does soften a bit and does have some fringing. Not terrible, but not as good as a dedicated quality fisheye lens. It also slows down to f/3.5 when using the fisheye adapter...

@FivosVas 7 жыл бұрын

can you mount the 16mm & 21mm on a 35mm? or only on 28mm?

@dalibormrkic7808 9 жыл бұрын

Nice dub over on price ;)

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Dalibor Mrkic Thanks ;)

@tkarim 6 жыл бұрын

On a full frame a7 series would you choose this FE lens plus the wide angle converter or the aps-c Sigma 16mm f1.4 I’m super 35 mode? I’m still undecided.. (quality of image, autofocus, low-light) I realize the 16 won’t be using the full potential of the FF sensor. Your thoughts?

@Jason_Hermann 6 жыл бұрын

Great question! I would rather use the full frame sensor to it's potential and would go for a lens like this depending on the budget. Otherwise I would get something like the RX10 IV for my video needs. That does everything awesome for video, but doesn't offer that full frame A7-series look. I have not tested the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens, so I can't speak for the AF abilities. It may be noisy and/ or clunky in the focus department when recording video. I'm not sure and would need to check reviews on that to know for sure. Otherwise it would be awesome on paper for Super 35mm mode. If using Super 35mm Mode, you can go for the A6300 or A6500 as well. You could also go for the 16mm f/2.8 pancake lens for use in Super 35mm Mode. See all the available E-Mount Lenses in my guide Here: sonyalphalab.com/sony-alpha-and-nex-technology-camera-and-lens-tutorial-guides/nex-lense-e-mount-buying-guide/ I hope that helps you out a little at least ;) Jay

@tkarim 6 жыл бұрын

Jay SonyAlphaLab thanks for the prompt reply. To add more context to my question... I preordered the a7iii and am looking for a good (affordable lens in the range of 20-24mm). It comes down to these two: Sigma 16 (aps-c) and Sony 28 (full frame with the wide angle converter). I’m not worried about autofocus noise as I use an external audio source. Which lens setup (in terms of image quality and low light performance) will benefit most from the full frame sensor?

@Jason_Hermann 6 жыл бұрын

Without using the Sigma, I can not say for sure. I would really need to test it out and then compare the Super 35mm footage vs the full frame footage honestly. Low light wise, yes the f/1.4 Sigma lens should be way better, no question. However if the focus is choppy and you need AF, that is a deal breaker. I can't say one way or another. Using the FE 28mm and wide angle converter is a great option for full frame coverage, smooth focus, lower cost, but not the best option for low light. It's always a compromise...

@gardenst4398 3 жыл бұрын

Good review. Thats a good lens as per DXOMARK scored "40" points at that price point- GREAT.

@Jason_Hermann 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comments :)

@mooniesworld5789 9 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for the review, really great information. Do you know if there'd be much difference, with the a7 compared to the a7r that you used? Thanks

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Mooniesworld Good question and no there would not be much difference at all. The A7r has more resolution and no AA filter in front of the sensor, so the results will be slightly sharper if all other things are the same. Real world the results will look very similar in my opinion. On the computer screen they would look near identical, but when viewing at 100% the extra resolution would be noticeable on the A7r. This has nothing to do with the lens though, so it will perform awesome on the A7 if that is what you are ultimately wondering ;) Jay

@mooniesworld5789 9 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you. One other question... If am going to start off only buying one lens for my camera, do you think this is a good choice? or would you rather recommend a 50mm. Do you think there's lots of distortion on close ups or non-wide angle photographs, or could I buy it as the primary lens? Thanks for your help

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

With only one lens I would go with the 35mm f/2.8 or the 55mm f/1.8 lens. 28mm is a bit to wide for portraits in my opinion and the distortion when up close is petty noticeable. Have you considered the 24-240mm all in one solution?

@mooniesworld5789 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestions :) Yea, I've been doing a lot of reading on different options.

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Mooniesworld Anytime and good luck with your decisions...

@raedchen1 8 жыл бұрын

i`d use this for filming, but hows the manual focusing? heard, that moving the focus ring is not driving the lens directly, but with signals going to the forcus motor -.- ..

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

+raedchen1 Yes that is true. It uses focus by wire, and is not as good as the buttery smooth Zeiss Loxia lens for example... It does work pretty good though, just not that perfect hand to focus you might be used if using a lens that does have a direct connection.

@raedchen1 8 жыл бұрын

+Jay SonyAlphaLab thanks. meanwhile i got it used for cheap. its nice to have it when i want to use a light weight lens. also, i can do a quick AF while filming. thats ok at events at night.

@thebrocasters8809 5 жыл бұрын

I am deciding whether I should sell the FE 28 - 70 kit lens to buy this for my Crane 2 gimbal. I am after a lens purely to use on the gimbal only. Would you recommend this lens over the kit lens? Thanks

@Quarker 5 жыл бұрын

The BroCasters you might have trouble balancing the camera with the converter elements on the gimbal, as it's very front-heavy.

@markcassar 9 жыл бұрын

hey, thank Jay. is it me or do these pics have a greenish tint? is it a sony thing? coz i'm looking to getting the a7rii. thanks

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Mark Cassar They do have a slight greenish tint in the is review in some of the photos, because I was shooting in jpeg mode using auto white balance. I also noticed this when watching the review on youtube in particular. I'm going to re-calibrate my monitor this weekend as well just to make sure it's not my laptop ;)

@zachtorres5854 6 жыл бұрын

Just bought an A7S II. Considering this, or the Sony E PZ 16-50mm. (I mainly do videos and vlog) Which do you recommend?

@Jason_Hermann 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Zach, the E PZ 16-50mm is for the crop factor e-mount cameras like the A6500 for example. The A7s II is a full frame e-mount camera, so you would be forced to use crop factor mode on the A7s II if you were to use that lens. Check out my E-Mount Lens Guide Page for all the available lenses Here: sonyalphalab.com/sony-alpha-and-nex-technology-camera-and-lens-tutorial-guides/nex-lense-e-mount-buying-guide/ Remember, your looking for a full frame e-mount lens (FE), unless you are using Super 35mm Mode for your filming? Super 35mm is crop factor mode, so the smaller E lenses will work in that mode. If so, the 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens would be my recommendations. I hope that helps, Jay

@Immortal__ 6 жыл бұрын

Do you not get shutter shake with your a7r?

@sipvenco 8 жыл бұрын

HI,Jay! Can you tell me is this lens better and sharper than sigma 19mm-2.8 in crop sensor? Thanks beforehand!

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

+Veaceslav S. I would say it's very close, but not better than the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 lens as far as sharpness goes. The Sigma Art lenses are very sharp!

@sipvenco 8 жыл бұрын

***** Ok,thanks! Can you tell me,please,good sharp wide lens on FF e-mount?

@nirwanaeathell 5 жыл бұрын

that chiken pic just beautiful !!1

@Daniel-ge6df 3 жыл бұрын

Can you get rid of the distortion in Lightroom by using the converter?

@Jason_Hermann 3 жыл бұрын

The lens profile correction is fixable in Lightroom, but not with the converter I don't think. I honestly do not know if it works while using a converter attached to the lens.

@diyisawesome 7 жыл бұрын

very helpful!

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@lupinewoof 9 жыл бұрын

you keep mentioning the distortion that is corrected in the jpgs. Do the required adjustments / config files exist to easily do this in Lightroom with the RAW files?

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

Brian Sullivan The raw files would need adjustment in Lightroom, but jpeg files would not. The lens correction profiles will exist in the latest version of Lightroom 5, but they do not exist in my lightroom 4 program as shown in this video. Therefore, Lightroom 5 would correct the raw files for you if you checked the box in the lens correction area... Not 100% sure if this lens profile has been re-leased yet by Adobe though.

@lupinewoof 8 жыл бұрын

makes sense. Thanks!

@likebliss 8 жыл бұрын

Are there any videos taken with the lens at f2? I am having the hardest time finding that! You are typically my go-to to see video samples. Maybe I skimmed too much and missed it?

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

Ryan Garcia I honestly don't think I took any video at f/2, but it would look very similar as the lens performs good wide open. Sorry man!

@likebliss 8 жыл бұрын

all good brother! appreciate all you do (:

@PhinioxGlade 9 жыл бұрын

Did you have any chance to shoot the stars? My primary interest in this glass.

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Phiniox Glade No I did not, sorry. I can't really get out at that hour easily with the family so young and all ;)

@PhinioxGlade 9 жыл бұрын

Understandable *****. Before I drop the cash I need to know would well it works under f4 pointed to the night's sky. I have the amazing FE 16-35 f4 with a t stop of like 4.1 and if the 28's transmission is dark I'll of wasted my money. I also have the Zeiss A 24-70 f2.8 but have yet the shoot stars. In normal use its soft at 2.8 so I doubt it would be any good.

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

Phiniox Glade If you check out the lab results @ f/2 it's pretty darn sharp. Even in the corners it was acceptable sharp @ f/2 in my opinion. Somebody will test it under the stars soon enough I'm sure ;) Jay

@mgk2 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review and plenty of samples to show! However you keep talking about the distortion on the RAW file, that's a non issue right? As that's just a one click on lens correction in LR....

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

+mgk2 Pretty much yes, not really an issue. The lens correction does result in some slight image degradation, but it's barley noticeable in my opinion...

@Tommy-cf8ih 7 жыл бұрын

will these lens work on sony a600o?

@medallasipod 7 жыл бұрын

I know it's not the same camera or anything but you seem to have the enough knowledge to answer my question. I am looking to buy an FE lens but I have an a6000(E-mount). would it work? or do I need an adapter?

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, Yes this lens will work on the A6000 with no adapter. It will be an effective 28mm x 1.5 = 42mm with the crop factor of the A6000 camera sensor. All E-Mount lenses will work on the A6000 camera body!! See my complete lens guide here for all the info: sonyalphalab.com/sony-alpha-and-nex-technology-camera-and-lens-tutorial-guides/nex-lense-e-mount-buying-guide/

@medallasipod 7 жыл бұрын

Jay SonyAlphaLab man, you're awesome. thanks!

@bernardkwame-ofori540 8 жыл бұрын

Hi u make a video comparison on sony FE 28mm F2 and 35mm F2.8 carl zeizz in terms of sharpness please

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Probably not, but I appreciate the request! The Zeiss is far superior in distortion control and noticeable sharper as well. I hope that helps!

@Tanoforfucksake 8 жыл бұрын

How does a 28mm look on a crop frame? Does it look similar to a 50mm? I'm getting my first camera next month, the a6300 & I'm curious how I can get a 50mm 1.8 look on a crop sensor camera.

@DanyGiletto 8 жыл бұрын

+Tano Hardman 28*1.5 is 42mm if i can still calculate correctly, so just a little wider than a 50mm. And to get the look of a 50 1.8 full frame on a aps-c body, you need more like a 30-35mm and about f1.2 to get approximatly the same depth of field

@Tanoforfucksake 8 жыл бұрын

+Dany Giletto my only issue is I don't have 1500 to spend on a lens.. Guess I'll have to save up for it

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Lens is the best option currently in my opinion :) amzn.to/2hZOD9T

@kaushaltiwari9773 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Jay. Thanks for the video. You are my go to reviewer. I am trying to decide between the Sony 35 f1.8 OSS and the 28 f2 for my wife. She has an A6300. Does the 28mmf2 work well on APSC? The only reason is that we might buy a FF body in a few months. But A6300 will still be her primary Cam.

@Jason_Hermann 3 жыл бұрын

Hello and yeah the 28mm is a good option for the money if you also want full frame comparability. Otherwise I would absolutely go for the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Lens: amzn.to/3vQWKKw

@kaushaltiwari9773 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jason_Hermann thanks Jay. I will buy another copy of the 30mm f1.4. My old one had AF issues. This is the second time you have mentioned it to me in the comments. Gonna take your word for it. 🙏👍

@Jason_Hermann 3 жыл бұрын

I have had the Sigma lens for over 2 years and it has never let me down ;)

4 жыл бұрын

So with the distortion corrected the lens is closer to 30-32mm and not 28mm?

@Jason_Hermann 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure exactly, but yes you do lose a little I would say when it stretches out the photo a bit.

@madkour005 5 жыл бұрын

Can filters be applied to the front of the 21mm converter?

@Jason_Hermann 5 жыл бұрын

No, not the tread style filters that I know of. Possible with some special rig however...

@barrydduggan 8 жыл бұрын

will this conversion lens work on a sony 55mm lens??, its the same size filter thread

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

No, they will not work on any other lenses currently according to Sony.

@OzzyMoto. 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay, if you could have only have 3 lens, 1 zoom and 2 primes, which would you pick? It's for my A6000, and you can pick FE or E mounts for the lens. I'm leaning more towards FE lens so when and if I move up to full frame, then i can use all 3 lens. But give me your deserted island pick:)

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

myrk98466 I would go with the 16-70mm f/4 OSS Zeiss Lens, the 50mm f/1.8 OSS lens and the new FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro OSS G lens that I just reviewed! Best of luck and some Sony lens deals going on currently @ BHPhoto: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/promotion/11166/sony-alpha-lens-sale.html/BI/7257/KBID/7777/DFF/d10-v1-t14

@OzzyMoto. 8 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks, just ordered the 16-70mm f/4 OSS Zeiss Lens thru your link :) .....from B&H, it's $100.00 off, so $900 instead of $1000.

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

myrk98466 Thank you very much! Works out to a few bucks for me, so that really helps pay the bills ;) You the man! Jay

@OzzyMoto. 8 жыл бұрын

***** Lol, I just finished ordering the 50mm 1.8 OSS lens just a few minutes ago, used your link again :) B&H says this Thursday for the delivery date, looking forward to trying them out. Saved $50, sale price, only $248.

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks again my friend ;) myrk98466

@lowax 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay ! What would be the benefits of each between this 28F2 + Wide conversion lens and the 10-18 F4 . DXOmark gives bad marks about the 10-18 but i saw some pretty decent shots and videos made with it.

@k3rkis 4 жыл бұрын

Leroy Maxence what I’ll be doing now is to sell 10-18 for its poor quality , distortion and softness and getting 28+converter

@saric1993 4 жыл бұрын

Can i put filter between lens and converter?

@Jason_Hermann 4 жыл бұрын

No you can't as far as I am aware..

@kwangya79 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You!~~ ^^

@noozell4375 4 жыл бұрын

Can i use that lens for my sony a7 ii?

@Jason_Hermann 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@reg171reg 9 жыл бұрын

Glad it's a bayonet mount. For some reason I thought it screwed onto the filter thread.

@Jason_Hermann 9 жыл бұрын

reg171reg Yeah, much better with a Bayonet style mount for sure!

@WyvernApalis 6 жыл бұрын

The bokeh of the lights were not smooth in the middle and distortion is too much for video work :/ gonna have to get the Zeus’s 35mm F2.8 or wait for the sigmas, which I’m not sure about since the corner sharpness on the MTF chart didn’t look promising

@Drzzlt 2 жыл бұрын

damn ive watched this video at least 3 times during the last 6 years but i think im finally gonna pull the trigger on the 16mm one

@Jason_Hermann 2 жыл бұрын

lol, I'm glad the video helped you out and thanks for the comments :)

@pd5156 8 жыл бұрын

It have a autofocus with a7 ii with out any adapters?

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@pangelos44 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I do not understand why the lens would produce distortion in raw. Can you please explain? Why would Sony design a lens that does this and why would people buy it? Thank you

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

Paul Angelos Thanks and it is odd I agree, but does make some sense. Basically the short sensor to lens mount flange distance is only 18mm. That short distance requires much larger optics than ideal for wide angle lenses in particular. So, if you want sharp corners and no distortion, the lens will be huge if a wide angle. Sony doesn't want all the lenses to be huge, so they compromise and allow for some camera correction in order to keep the lens physically smaller, lighter, and cheaper. The camera does not correct raw files for optical distortion, but jpeg files are corrected by default. I hope that helps clear things up? Jay

@pangelos44 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply Jay. This is good info to know.

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

Anytime Paul ;)

@sajida7305 8 жыл бұрын

Hows this lens compared with 35mm 1.8 specially for video since it doesn't have OSS

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

Sajid Assad Well, the 35mm f/1.8 lens is designed for the APS-C e-mount cameras like the A6000. This lens is designed for the full frame e-mount cameras like my A7r. That being said, they are pretty similar although the 28mm has more distortion I would say and the OSS is nice on the 35mm lens. The OSS is a great feature, but the newer cameras have IBIS, so I'm thinking the faster prime lenses for the full frame e-mount will not have OSS most likely. The smaller APS-C lenses can get away with adding that in to a point. The higher end Zeiss Touit lenses don't have OSS though for example. full frame e-mount vs aps-c e-mount: sonyalphalab.com/sony-alpha-and-nex-technology-camera-and-lens-tutorial-guides/nex-lense-e-mount-buying-guide/

@sajida7305 8 жыл бұрын

***** so as per you for a6000 the 35mm is a better choice

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

I would rather have the 35mm f/1.8 OSS lens for the A6000, yes.

@sajida7305 8 жыл бұрын

***** in terms of sharpness is the 28mm similar as 35mm 1.8 or is this 28mm much more sharp

@mrterry0086 9 жыл бұрын

Cool FPGA

@markshirley01 6 жыл бұрын

What's AF like in video

@heliosmediafilms 4 жыл бұрын

af works with the converters just fine??

@Jason_Hermann 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does ;)

@TheGSummit 8 жыл бұрын

Which lens will you suggest for the best creamy Bokeh Sony 28 f2 / Sigma 30 1.4 / Sony f1.8 ? Thanks enjoy watching all your videos! Am shooting with a a6300

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delayed reply, and the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 would be the best bokeh out of those choices for sure!

@wonderwall135 8 жыл бұрын

do you recommend this or the 35 f2.8?

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

wonderwall135 I would rather have the 35mm f/2.8, but ultimately the new 35mm f/1.4 Zeiss lens! sonyalphalab.com/sony-alpha-and-nex-technology-camera-and-lens-tutorial-guides/nex-lense-e-mount-buying-guide/

@XxXKARLx 8 жыл бұрын

***** Hello! I was also ineterested in which lens to get. Either the 28 or 35. I would obviously rather have the wider focal range but im concerned about the quality of pictures being a sony branded lens. I have learned from reviews that the 35 is an extremely good lens, but not much information on the 28. What are your thoughts?

@XxXKARLx 8 жыл бұрын

***** It also appears that the 35 is a lot more compact as well but I havent held both at the same time.

@robinraw4251 7 жыл бұрын

Karol Pietrzak ko

@junichitanuma8988 9 жыл бұрын

とても参考になりました。

@wonkywaterpipe123 8 жыл бұрын

Why don't you correct the lens when shooting in RAW by using the lens profile? Or just reducing barrel distortion by 2% should do it. JPG is really nice for most photos but I still think a corrected RAW would be better.

@Jason_Hermann 8 жыл бұрын

Edgar Pifflewiff Because I was illustrating what the lens produces in raw quality. The lens profile is not available for Lightroom 5 anyway. It's really easy to compare the distortion using jpeg vs raw I thought... I agree Raw is way more powerful and better for editing!

@Zetaphotography 7 жыл бұрын

Who use to use your opening intro. It reminds me of someone else but can't remember

@kristoffergo6294 7 жыл бұрын

Matt Grangger(thatnikonguy) hehe

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

I created it myself, but the music is free and included in the Motion program I used to create it. Lots of people use the same music, because it's free and included in the program ;)

@davidhanson888 8 жыл бұрын

what if you have a UV filter attached? you have to take it off?

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, you will have to take the filter off!! Great question, thanks :)

@charruaporelmundo 8 жыл бұрын

Did you test this on a6000?

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

No I did not.

@bradl2636 Ай бұрын

Here in 2024... what's your preferred 28mm these days for E-mount?

@Jason_Hermann Ай бұрын

There still are not to choose from, but I have been recently using the Viltrox 28mm f/1.8 Lens: geni.us/GBWQt and it's pretty darn good for the money. My review of that lens is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aK6Kg9uZzZ6bf40.html I also picked up the Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Lens geni.us/5tVU and that is really awesome as well, but need more time with it for review and it is not quite 28mm of course...

@fannrei 3 жыл бұрын

I'm considering this lens and the Zeiss SEL24f18Z. Still cant make my decision though... ^^;

@Jason_Hermann 3 жыл бұрын

Well the 24mm Zeiss is designed for the crop factor e-mount cameras like the A6600 for example. The FE 28mm is made for the full frame e-mount cameras. What camera are you using?

@fannrei 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jason_Hermann Thank you for the reply. I'm using the A6400, i know FE28mm is for full lens, but 24mm Zeiss is kinda expensive, and i was wondering this lens could give me a similar result that i would like to have with the Zeiss.

@Jason_Hermann 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the 28mm would do a good job for you, but the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens I reviewed here: www.sonyalphalab.com/my-sigma-16mm-30mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-lens-reviews/ would be a better option in my opinion. Also, have you checked out the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 lens I recently reviewed?? It's really good in the real world and very affordable considering the specs: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b86npply3d3eYGw.html

@fannrei 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jason_Hermann I'm aware of the Sigma but i don't know the Viltrox. Thank you, i'll see your review on that.

@bingzhao78 7 жыл бұрын

can you autofocus when you have fisheye attached?

@Jason_Hermann 7 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@AllenFreemanMediaGuru 7 жыл бұрын

Bing Zhao I have the fisheye and it's as if the lens is all one unit, meaning all the same features you get with the 28 by itself. The shots are really sharp, well worth it. The 28 is great for product shots also. Nice and crisp. Saw the fisheye new on eBay for $200 and grabbed one up!