The Best Lens I've Ever Bought.

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Ай бұрын

Thanks to Tourism Ireland for supporting this trip. For more information about The Wild Atlantic Way head to www.ireland.com/en-gb/
This week I'm talking about the best lens I've ever bought. It's definitely not the sharpest, most versatile, most exotic or expensive, but it fits my needs absolutely perfectly. It's the Sony 24-50 f2.8 G. Also I'm talking about my last couple of trips to a favourite part of the world to shoot for me, The Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland.
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@zaddy6960 Ай бұрын

Most photographers, at least on KZfaq, are on the hunt for epic shoots, in epic locations, with epic lighting. You stand out by making the mundane interesting. You editing is so subtle, almost pastel. I will have to go back to one of your editing videos for your tips.

@lukaszbrozek Ай бұрын

I cannot agree more with you.

@jeroenrotty Ай бұрын

Spot on!

@ZaZu2k9 Ай бұрын

Agreed. Reminds you daily life is worth photographing. I also love the goofy labels on the Sony. “CAMRA” upgrade from “LEICA”

@simonmaney3438 Ай бұрын

Well put. I ponder this a lot. I describe this as 'type one' photography, where the skill is in making a compelling image, or good photograph, out of just about anything. It leans towards the creativity of the photographer. I'm more 'type two' (perhaps confusingly, more your first example) where ultimately, a good photograph relies on the subject itself, and how well I might capture that.

@chrisfrye5730 Ай бұрын

@@simonmaney3438I’m the same way. I admire people like James that see photo opportunities when I don’t. But I’m working on it…

@SimCreatesStuff Ай бұрын

the image at 1:33 of the cottage and cloud framing the blue sky and town below is absolutely stunning.

@Bloggerky Ай бұрын

You have to love a KZfaqr who can effortlessly (and properly) use the word “penultimate.”

@lordbalzamore7692 Ай бұрын

Ok but he did struggle with 'inconspicuous'

@terrygoyan3022 Ай бұрын

The word penultimate is much more commonly used in Britain etal. Here in America you rarely hear it, but if you watch any British motor racing they use the word to describe the next to last lap all the time.

@kenjonesstudio Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking me home. Been in New York 10 years now and I so miss the rolling hills of Ireland. 😊

@fiskemannen Ай бұрын

Apparently you can fly direct to Shannon.

@MatthewMorse Ай бұрын

Lenses like these are a big reason I've considered switching to Sony. I love that they're finally focusing on creating small, lightweight, high quality lenses to pair with their full frame bodies.

@ladyethyme Ай бұрын

Same here.....

@bltelysian Ай бұрын

they're also great on aps-c! i recently got the 40mm f2.5 g and it suits my a6400 perfectly

@bondgabebond4907 Ай бұрын

Sony is seemingly focusing on the future. I just got the A7CR and that lens (24-50) would be a jewel on it. Funny thing is I shot film since 1972. I got back into photography after about a 10 year layoff and chose Sony solely based on the a6000 series. OMG, what a cute Leica like camera in a tiny, compact body. So happy to see Sony start making their FF compact cameras that are about the same size as my a6700. I often confuse the two and have to look twice to see which is which. Happy photography.

@USGrant21st Ай бұрын

I don't need 2x zooms, I'm perfectly happy with primes in such cases.

@user-pg5rt7ju4f Ай бұрын

@@bltelysian i used a 40 summicron & a 40 f/2 rokkor on the a6000 for a few yrs. great except sometimes u wished there no 1.5 factor.

@Michael-Bennett Ай бұрын

At 4:13, I watched in fear just waiting for the lens James placed under his arm to crash to the ground! Anyone else?

@CarterCommaJ Ай бұрын

We're in Ireland for a road trip along the Wild Atlantic Way later this year (September), so this was a perfect guide video. Thanks!

@paulhancock Ай бұрын

I remember when the lens launched with everyone saying it was a weird, pointless focal length. It made perfect sense to me! My favourite lens is the G-Master 35mm f1.4 but I rarely use it wide open, so this would be a similar size/weight while being more versatile... Worth a look. Anyway, lovely shots! Ireland really is beautiful.

@user-pg5rt7ju4f Ай бұрын

I have used "weired" zooms for many years . a 24-35 f3.5 rokkor w/macro ( a R-mount version for leica r) an excellent tokina 25(yes 25)-50 (f2.8? don't remember) which I owned for less than 3 weeks, got snatched in front of a church in the wild 80's nyc & maxxum 24-50 A-mount. Currently the compact, very light retractable 28-60 FE is good daily carry. Did not get it as a kit, bought new separately @ almost $500 after finding about its quality & compactness. Had the 20-70 G f4 in mind last yr before these couple new ones show up, got the 3-yr older 16-28 f/2,8 tamron; quite v.good, the 20-70 is an "easier" gem. aside : older lenses for non-digital have less distortions? Camera manuf. count on digital corrections to keep cost down? I made huge (50") C-prints by hand (the last time as far back as 30.5 yrs ago) w/o ever having to worry about distortions.

@galxbarzilay Ай бұрын

I also got this lens a few weeks ago. And I totally feel the same! The best lens I have ever owned. It’s so good, so versatile, light weight and produce off the charts image quality!

@MrQuirke9 Ай бұрын

That fella sitting by the side if the roads name is Denny. If you see him in Stradbally, beep and say hello

@IOSARBX Ай бұрын

James Popsys, Subscribed because your videos are so much fun!

@tpf1952 Ай бұрын

You’re my favorite photographer in You Tube. Your images are gorgeous, subtle and sublime. From other videos where you share some of your Lightroom techniques, your mastery of post production is informative. And then there’s that dry wit. I’m always listening hard to make sure I don’t miss it. Keep it up!

@domtomas1178 Ай бұрын

thanks for the video James. And the sense of humour! 😁

@aqwzsxedc993 Ай бұрын

I very much enjoyed seeing you talk about your trip, something i missed in the past months or so. Nice to watch this kind of video again !

@GunslingerMediaCo Ай бұрын

I completely feel you on this, I sold my 24-70 GMii for the 20-70 G f4. Smaller profile, but i miss the bokeh from time to time. I am a bit jealous now that the 24-50 and 16-25 came out.

@achtfuenffuenf Ай бұрын

24-50 2.8 G and 85 1.8 = dreamteam an makes more sense for me than heavy and expensive 24-70 GM II. thank you for the video.

@RandumbTech Ай бұрын

That's my current EDC along with the A7Cii - it's amazing!

@USGrant21st Ай бұрын

24-70/2.8 is not heavy, and it's not pricy if you go with a new Sigma lens, it's almost the same price as Sony 24-50/2.8. And the truth is that 24-70 is a much more useful range, while 24-50 is not much better than a single prime. There were many times when I was shooting with a single 24/1.4 or 35/1.4 the whole day and I'm sure this 2x zoom advantages would be less than disadvantages.

@johnkeenan4184 Ай бұрын

Great to see you in Ireland!

@Satysatonachair 10 күн бұрын

I LOVE the colors on your pictures. Great job with the really subtle edits!

@terrygoyan3022 Ай бұрын

I love the compositions and pastel colors. Reminds me of old 60's post cards. In a good way!

@andreasschaefer8613 Ай бұрын

For me it's my 20-70/4. Fits so many situations, don't need to switch lenses very often.

@nickyfoulkes8476 Ай бұрын

You brought back wonderful memories from when I was last in Southern Ireland 1996. Macgillycuddy's Reeks, I drove the car down the most boulder ridden road you can imagine, when we got to the bottom the sign said "not suitable for vehicular transport" sure it did't have sign at the top. Spectacular none the less. Thank you for a quick review of this lens. I am about to move to Sony with the A7RV and the A7CR with the Sony 24mm and 40mm primes. However, can't decide between 20-70 F4.0 Or the new lens you have. I think you have made the decision for me. If there is one thing you have taught me, is to see the world through prime lenses. I'm hooked. Thank you.

@chrisjones5965 Ай бұрын

We're headed to Killarney from the US in a few weeks for a family vacation. Bringing my recently (Christmas) acquired Sony A7IV and even more recently (last month) acquired 24-70. This will be my first attempt at trying photography in a destination as opposed to snapshots of kids soccer games. Looks like I have a lot to look forward to! Love the channel. Signed, Total newbie photo taker person

@justcooke 15 күн бұрын

I came here for vindication of my recent purchase of the 24-50 and left inspired, motivated and hungry for my next trip. Brilliant work! Thank you!

@TutorialsForMom Ай бұрын

You're always putting out fantastic content, but this may be my favorite video of yours yet! ❤

@gregsnell Ай бұрын

Great video mate!! Love the mix of travel vlog and lens review. Awesome images too 🙂🙏📷

@brianmckeever5280 Ай бұрын

Sounds like some great places! Nice images.

@jordantaylorreed Ай бұрын

Such a nice surprise to see you having a fun and photo-filled Dingle Adventure, James ✌

@PShawnFaherty Ай бұрын

Headed to Ireland in Sept. Can't wait!

@bcostin Ай бұрын

We visited Ireland last year. Such a lovely place.

@therealMrJoey 17 күн бұрын

James just found your channel and very happy I did. All these locations you went to brought back memories of my journey back in 2015.Looking forward to viewing more of your videos mate. Cheers Joe

@ThomasFreie Ай бұрын

Ever a source of inspiration. Have some banana bread or carrot cake on me!

@JamesPopsysPhoto Ай бұрын

Thanks so much ❤️❤️

@pastapleton Ай бұрын

Awesome to see a video from my homeland James! I only appreciated it as I got older, but what a place indeed ☺️☘️ By the way, your intuition is correct… winter on the wild Atlantic way is special!

@RolandWDunn Ай бұрын

I do like your authentic style. Keep it up. 😊

@mohanplays 19 күн бұрын

Beautiful location and beautiful photos ❤

@davidnaylor83 15 күн бұрын

Lots of great photos! Great video. As many others, I really like your style and humour.

@Cheryl407 6 күн бұрын

KZfaq just popped you into my feed and I couldn’t resist. What a wonderful review of this lens with the added attractions of your beautiful photography and personality. I’ll be back! PS I also use several G lenses and I worry about distortion, but I always shoot wildlife and nature so in the end I don’t really see the distortion.

@zulyarturganov1163 Ай бұрын

One of the best content in KZfaq! Hope you will get more subs because you absolutely deserve it! Good luck and thanks for your hard work

@bondgabebond4907 Ай бұрын

I love your Camera brand Camera. Finally we see someone actually use the 24-50. Thanks for this review. I might have bought this instead of the 20-70, but it wasn't announced at the time. I'm happy with the 20-70mm, another excellent lens from Sony.

@AlChered Ай бұрын

20-70 is my best buy. Shooting video most of the time with it and couldn’t be happier.

@jharrelphoto Ай бұрын

I kinda think the 20-70 is better for an all rounder lens.

@rphandler 24 күн бұрын

@@jharrelphoto I use mine at 70 for more than half my shots, and nearly all when doing wildflower close ups with it. Using it mostly with my a7CR which has relegated y a7Rv to backup status.

@MarcoBlanke Ай бұрын

And the "Ooh, a dog". I felt that

@Herfinnur Ай бұрын

I'm just back on the Faroe Islands now for holidays and I'm so excited to try and photograph the locations I grew up in with your eyes instead of the instagrammy motives I've tried to get in the past. (Don't worry, you'll get them back) I don't think I ever posted any of those photos anywhere, but I was still convinced that that was the only way to improve my photography.

@MichelBosch 14 күн бұрын

Love the images, and your tongue in cheek humour. That CAMRA decal is brilliant!

@CheerleaderTW5566 Ай бұрын

nice! Thanks for your sharing!

@evrythingis1 10 күн бұрын

You've got a high key pastel look, love it.

@user-ln5nb2po9w Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@colmranger Ай бұрын

Long time fan of your channel I'm Irish well done top video as always :)

@RyanH0809 Ай бұрын

This was a great podcast. I really enjoy getting the BTS thoughts after the reviews are out.

@stevenwaldstein2249 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I now have this lens and hope to get some great shots with when I use it on my A7CR or A7CII. A perfect fit. My wife and I visited Ireland, now too many years ago and spent two weeks from Galway to Dingle, to Kerry to Cohb, to Cork to Waterford and ending up in Dublin. A great trip. Think it’s time to go back! Take care.

@Madmarty1973 Ай бұрын

Excellent vid James,you need to head further north to Co.Donegal,some unbelievable landscapes 😊

@dylancurcio5388 Ай бұрын

I think you would love to photograph New Jersey. Next time you're in NYC you should take the Seastreak ferry to Highlands, NJ. More specifically Sandy Hook and Sea Bright. Its where Im at and its right up your alley!

@CalMukumoto Ай бұрын

I bought the 24 to 50 for my Sony A7CR. A perfect lens for a smaller package.

@LewaGaba Ай бұрын

I was having the same reaction to the announcement - it was lens made specifically for me

@ChrisGower Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Not least because I have the A7CII. the 24-70mm GM II might be the smallest 24-70, but it's still bigger than I'm used to as primarily a prime shooter, and whenever I zoom to 70, it's never far enough - otherwise, I typically live between 24-50, so this lens is perfect. In much the same way that the 35-70 was pretty great on the GFX system - though ideally I'd prefer it was 30-70. The reviews seemed to be lots of people rhetorically asking 'what's the point in this lens' rather than, you know, actually trying to think what the point might be. Your video makes that point.

@andrewmontesinos5651 Ай бұрын

Sooo glad you reviewed this lens! Don’t want to spend the 2k for the GM so I’ve been wanting a genuine opinion on this G lens.

@theend1588 Ай бұрын

Dingle is insanely photogenic. The peninsula drive is my fave area in Ireland.

@MrShanePhoto Ай бұрын

Ah you're back in Ireland. Pop by Leitrim. You did great on your pronunciation of Achill Island

@sarahbatsford4791 Ай бұрын

Another great video, location location!

@derekdelboy Ай бұрын

headed home to Dublin in August with family and we're headed out west as they have never been. Covering exactly what you've covered here, perfect. Mind you I won't be bringing my best gear as it's family time and not photography time lol. So for convenience I'll be rocking a RX100.

@CelestialWonders28 Ай бұрын

I bought the same lens from pre-order and slapped on Shortstache filter on it. it's amazing.

@domantasbronusas 29 күн бұрын

This lens is for prime lens people who are a bit lazy to change all those 24, 35, 50

@ChrisHunt4497 Ай бұрын

I love Ireland. Discovered it years ago before I was into photography. It is full of magic. Keep it to yourself 😂

@desgardner7169 Ай бұрын

That coast line is the best in Ireland and that lovely little airport at Knock which I have used a few times in the past. It also rains there a lot and a lot and a lot! the good thing is when it rains the cake and the bread tastes better they certainly know how to bake things over there, again I shall not mention the Guinness.....that new lens, you will soon be saying its just a bit too short welcome back the 24-70mm. you will probably find lots of distortion in far away tall buildings. Thanks for the Ireland tour its a lovely place to be with a camera....

@pierremaxted214 Ай бұрын

The hills in the south of Ireland feel like what Snowdonia must have been like 100 years ago. I went for a walk up one of the bigger peaks on an Easter weekend and saw nobody but a shepherd, complete with crook, all day.

@jonathonnordyke5370 Ай бұрын

love the content as always James! Question what is everyone's thoughts on the new Leica D-lux8

@DanaPushie Ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video James. I'm sure you know you are allowing me and, I'm guessing, a lot of others to live vicariously. Thanks for letting us tag along. I can understand your interest in the 24-50mm lens as I find I also shoot in the upper part of this range more often than not. Is this range, say 35-50mm, not akin to the human eye? Cheers and safe travels.

@vermis8344 Ай бұрын

Soon as I saw the tractor on the beach, I thought, 'he's over here'. And I was right. Tractors. Tractors everywhere.

@AaronWilson15 Ай бұрын

I subscribed to you because this video is not like most dry photography related videos on youtube. like the lanyard for the camera, adds style.

@marksmith-nb8bh Ай бұрын

I've been shooting street with this lens for the last month and absolutely love it but concur with the distortion gripe, noticeably along what should be straight pavements in front of tall buildings. Also look forward to taking it to the Dingle Peninsula, I go there at least twice a year and it never disappoints.

@EoghanBell 29 күн бұрын

Spot on with the Achill island. You really need to get up to Donegal and check out the Inishowen peninsula. Home sweet home but I’m living in Canada now. Love seeing you shoot some places I have done myself over the years

@StevensonGphotos Ай бұрын

I like that range. I have a Sigma 18-35 f1.8 (which is a crop sensor lens) and in terms of both range and depth of field it's very similar on an APS-C body - nice! Thanks James :)

@federicosequino3904 Ай бұрын

I'm watching all your video, your thoughts... I really love your photography even if it's way more different to my photography, i love your style and your composition. I'm a fashion Photographer that mix the reportage stile into fashion world. You can't Imagine how much i love your photography Just because it's totally different to what i shoot.. It's relaxing, calm... A breathe... So thanks for each video you make... I can't wait tò see your next content! Thanks you and Sorry for my english😅

@tonykeltsflorida Ай бұрын

I have a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 lens. A lot of people complain about the weight. I like the ability to go wide or zoom in and stay at 2.8. Mine is EF so I adapt it to my M6 mark II.

@valpayne2963 Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, the WAW is stunning, notable for me was Doolin, Roundstone, the sky road at Clifden, Lisdoonvarna for the matchmaking festival, Cong, …Ballycroy National Park, and of course Achill.

@theibecks Ай бұрын

Some stunning images in here. I’m considering the 24-50 for my A7C II so to see some real-world use was very helpful. I was actually really interested in your bland hotel room shot but only because I think I might have stayed there too! 😂

@andy_simmo Ай бұрын

Sod the rainy photography banana bread rules!

@danielhenzphotography Ай бұрын

Glad you find use in this lens. For me I would rather have something between 30 to 100ish or something. But the Tamron 35-150 is way to much overkill. But on this rate, I would not be suprise to find something like this in the future. Oh and Ireland is a great place it seems. On my list for sure.

@kentao4 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I’ve felt this need for a smaller setup and owned the a7rv with 24-70 gmii I also bought the a7cii and the a7rv just sat, so I sold it! Now I want a smaller lens so I don’t have to carry my gmaster everywhere. I think I’m going to get this and keep it as my main lens on my a7cii for normal stuff and travel.

@trevorbrooks813 Ай бұрын

Love all of Ireland, thanks to my very Irish wife. Also really like that shot of the yellow clad cyclists on the Conor Peninsular, tops 👍

@TehGems1 Ай бұрын

Awesome video as always! I was in Galway probably around the same time as you were and took a very similar picture of the diving platform there! Quick question: what is that cuff you always use that is made of rope and has the Peak Design anchor attachments? Thanks!

@GuyRicheyGibbons 24 күн бұрын

you make me laugh hard dude. thanks for sharing some light

@aratafreecs3445 Ай бұрын

For me, the best lens I've ever bought is the Voigtländer 50mm f/2 APO-Lanthar. The experience using that lens is just incredible and the pictures are unreal. The colors feel more saturated, the sharpness is among the best you can buy and that build quality is just superb. Every picture taken with that lens just feels more three dimensional. The focusing action as well as the gentle clicks of the aperture ring and the design just round out that package in the best way possible. It's an absolute joy to use and I'm in love since I got it a couple of months ago. Sold my old 24-70 to get it and don't regret it for a moment.

@rphandler 24 күн бұрын

I had one for several years but the lack of weather sealing deterred traveling with it. I was burned by a damaged camera when dust from a wind storm entered an unsealed mount. Gaffer tape around the lens mount is a good idea with CV lenses.

@minus1db Ай бұрын

Thanks James as always just loose time watching your content, honestly think you could do a channel about watching paint dry and you’d make it thoroughly enjoyable ❤

@davesnow 9 күн бұрын

For all of the outdoor shooting you’re doing, an OM Systems body paired with a 24-80 (equivalent) is a smaller package than this, has exceptional optical clarity, and costs less. I own Sony full frame, but travel exclusively with the OM-1.

@ryan41024 Күн бұрын

Great video, and makes a ton of sense! Looks like your gear page may need some updating :)

@rexgigout1472 Ай бұрын

Well-done! Excellent travel narrative, and now I know where to find good Banana Bread and Carrot Cake, on your side of The Pond. 😉The lens part is academic, personally, as I am not a Sony shooter, but conceptually, quite valid, across brands. A relatively ancient manual-focus Nikkor 25-50mm lens has long been on my long-term “Be Watchful” list. I used a Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens, on a Nikon D700, during a memorable road trip, in the USA, in 2015.

@shALKE 21 күн бұрын

I got this same lens and its perfect, especially when using the smaler a7cr

@bramverhees755 Ай бұрын

Interesting! I shoot crop sensors, and my all time favorite lens is the sigma 18-35. On full frame, that would work out as a about 27-53 - a similar range to your new lens. Also, since it’s f/1.8, it gives a similar dof on crop to yours on ff. Now (because of the aperture) it’s not particularly light, but I can totally understand why the range (including it’s limitations) has got you hooked.

@tjsinva Ай бұрын

The West of Ireland is the best. Carry on. 🍀👍🥂

@darrienmccoy592 Ай бұрын

The 24-50 in crop mode gives you 24-75 w/ 75mm at f4.2 so with an a7rv that’s not bad You can always add blur

@KeeeeenW 16 күн бұрын

The colors of your photo look amazing! Do you sell presets?

@paulliddement 19 күн бұрын

Nice video. I like your vibe and your pastel colours. Just come across this channel. What are your thoughts on the 28-45 1.8? Apart from the weight.

@scrptwic Ай бұрын

James Last year I bought a 16-50 2.8 lens for my Pentax APS-C cameras which gives me a focal length of 24 -70 on a full frame it is a Star lens which is Pentax best glass

@jpbarcelos Ай бұрын

I have the Tamron 20-40. Love that it is compact and light too. Great little lens, has become my all-round. It's a tough choice between having 20 and 50, though. Not really sure which is better.

@shittytownguides1910 Ай бұрын

Same dilemma for me, but I love having 20mm on hikes, and 40mm is good enough to get portraits at the campsites and the lens gets close enough for detail shots and what not. Also… the price is hard to ignore.