So, is the xs20 a joy to use? Or the xt4 xt5 with retro dials?

Some of us younger people like the enlarger the contact sheet printed then scanned some of us are even into printing c41 the darkroom print is unmatched and will always be the best print for your eye. Robert frank forget cartier we from the Frank School

IMHO there are two people at the pinnacle of the bewildering space of modern camera reviews (some other great reviewers exist as well ). Gerald Undone the greatest of the technical reviewers and Hugh. Hugh’s capacity to grasp the whole space with startling clarity is phenomenal. If the brand captains of the camera industry don’t pay the strictest attention to what he has to say they are likely to suffer the consequences. Thanks again for your work.

"I cannot teach you anything. I can only make you think." ~ Sokrates (c.470-399 BCE)

did you do take off overheating button on this camera or did u review it before this was added?

When I switched to mirrorless went with f/4s for my trinity. I wanted to maintain the small size and lighter equipment. Plus, the cleaner ISO range I felt comfortable. Then I got super fast primes to the “cinematic” look.

Nice comments on this lens! Actually, you're spot on on the Sony system with the alternatives 16-25 G, 24-50 G: - if you have an A7R V you can use the crop factor to have similar reach. For me, weight is important since I often carry gear up the mountains... Helpful insight, really! Thanks

Thank you so much Hugh, informative and helpful review! Good luck!

I use a s5iix for stills and video ( portraits, clubs/events, lowlight scenarios, have the 24-70 s pro, sl 50 summilux and 90 apo) Would you rather pair it with a sl2 for stills? Or would sl3 be able to replace my s5iix. Or would you rather sell it all and go all in with nikon z with the 24-70, 50 1.2 + 135 plena( curious how they will turn out with RED tech)

I had many full frame Nikon cameras in the past and when the Z line came out I decided to purchase the z6 first generation and i love it. But two months I dropped this camera on one of my trips in Greece and so i decided to look about buying the Z6ii or Z7ii, but after long hours of reading reviews about the z8. I decided this is what I want. I ordered the nikon Z 180-600 lens and the Z8 this week. I cant wait to try them since i love st photography and wild life :). Also will try it with my nikon 500 f4 VRll, nikon z 24-70 f2.8 and other good lenses

so maybe someone here can help me.. i love the Q3 like really do but 6k is a lot of money i only do photo i don't mess with video that much so 1. is the Q3 worth it for photo and experience? 2. is the A7Cii or A7Cr a good alternative for the price?

I just bought a beat up but functionally perfect GH5 with the 25/1.7 lens for a mere US $ 290. I have been testing the HLG video and it has been blowing my mind with the dynamic range, I am still learning and just dropping my jaws every time I discover video centric tools in the camera. I don’t edit my videos with my Fujifilm X-T2 (as I love the colours straight out of the camera) and do love my Canon M6 (my first camera) but this GH5 video capabilities are just overwhelming for the price I bought! I am staying away from Sony at all costs, I don’t love those cameras at all. 😂😅 Auto focus is probably the last thing I need in a camera.

Thanks a lot for your insights! Just got the Leica 24-70mm for a good price recently for my S5II and I'm amazed by the images. If I can sell it for a price allowing me to get the new Sigma, I may do so later this year.

Now if i could just find an SL3!!

have you tried or tested on a fuji X-mount?

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 - Where do you think this would fall in the comparison of these mid range professional zooms?

Hmmmm,, I have the original in L mount... tossing around the Idea of trading up. I've circled the Leica SL2 --(like I did the CL for months. no triggeer pulled),, I would use either only for landscape stills. Instead, I think I will ward off red dot fever, buy a nice used Lumix S1R and use the money to travel to the places I want to take shots at,, I calculate coming out $3600 - 4100 ahead cash wise. What do you think of that?

Sony 20-70mm F4 + lightroom easy Post Treatments = 20-70mm F2,8 With AI, you can do everything 👍🙏🏾

Point of order, Hugh. EV cars are even more of a joke today than they were nine months ago. The personal transport paradigm shift may well be back from four wheels to four legs! So hang on to that Canon F-1 of yours 😀

Great video, especially the thought-provoking conclusion. Everyone is different. In my case I have the Sigma 24-70 gen 1 and really love it, but I miss the aperture ring - badly. I really like the tactile function of aperture control. So much so that before this announcement, I was considering trading in the Sigma for the Sony GM II for the slight improvement in weight but critically for direct aperture control. Now I have a choice. For me focus was never a problem with the original Sigma. Yup, different folks, different priorities. Having choices is pretty awesome for Sony users.

It’s a shame Sigma don’t do Nikon… or is it the other way around 🤔

I’ve not been recommended a video from Hugh in forever. Damn KZbin.

So how long until Leica brings out the 24-70 2.8 mark 2 for the SL series?

So enjoy your videos and the images. Disagree on one comment if deliberately taken out of context (and of course your video totally makes this point) Canon have not locked out the competition, it’s a lock in to the customer’s detriment. Customers might move into Nikon, to have both the pure fun of having choices, and being able to mix and match around their particular focus areas. Chose Nikon, bought a 140 - 500 mm Tamron, loved this genre so much, that I then moved up the Nikon food chain. Prior to moving into Nikon, rented Nikons, Sonys and Canons for a couple of days each. Found all amazing, they are. Then decided on Nikon, found less inherent enjoyment of using the Sony and so, though I really liked the handling of Canon, chose the Nikon based purely on the open system and fun of choice. So glad I did. Open platform = new directions for my passion. Your channel is fabulous, really well made, thoughtful and superb interludes with the images. Thank you (and Claudia).

Great video, very informative

Good stuff as usual! I don't shoot 35mm at all, I started back in 2015 with a Nikon, D750 (Currently own a Zf) a 40mm lens and have always stood there for both street and some portrait. Hell I don't even own a "nifty fifty" (16,28,40,85,135) Enough with rambles and to my point. My only grudge with Voigt is the fact that they haven't done anything for the 28mm crowd, and Thypoch just already announced the same Leica lens but for the Z-mount (At last no need for the Leica-Zmount converter any more) In both 35mm and 28mm @f1.4. So therefore in the pro vs cons personal grand scheme of things as a 28mm shooter, Thypoch has a very compelling offering... Cheers!

Have you tried the A7RV and did you find a big benefit using Actuve stabilization with that extra stop or IBIS? Any difference between the colours and exposure level of A7RV and A7CR? Thanks so much! Thanks so much!

Been wanting to upgrade my xt20 wanted another xt maybe 3 or 30 but seeing this video def helped

Spot on recommendations, Hugh. So many options for great glass!

Thanks Hugh Your reviews & insights have helped me choose a new Travel kit Sony A7cii, Signa 16-28, 45/2.8, Sony 85/1.8 and given CI zoom & apsc modes A few more options as well as metz m400 for Portrait Lighting Fits nicely in a messenger bag with the iPad Scenery, interiors, food, faces 99% of my bases covered Love your work Bravo.

For me, the biggest decision for me is now which standard zoom do I get? Not the GM II unless I win the lottery. The DG DN II is now the value king. I don't think this is even arguable. The 24-50 G might be what I most want in a standard zoom, but the optics of the DG DN II are slightly better and the 70mm might be great for portraits/landscapes occasionally. The 20-70 G is, as you said, a goddamn unicorn. Personally not my favorite for what I'm shooting right now, but if my life ever slows down and I start actually going places I might like this lens the best. Where are you and Claudia at? Apologies if this is answered in video, paused near the ~5 minute mark.

Ahhh. The secret lens you were using. Way cool.

Not a slam dunk for stacked sensors at all....

Zoom direction like Canon, Aperture like Nikon. Gah. But curious about this lens in L Mount.

It is impressive how much improvement it show in Sigma's MTF charts with only a few minor changes to the optical design.

Thanks Hue I keep this camera in mind great video

Hugh, just off piste a little if you don't mind so a question without notice. You have a choice of one of two cameras, Hasselblad or Leica, which way do you jump? Lenses, etc, aren't part of the consideration, it's one manufacturer over the other.

Lovely video, as usual.

I am poor d7000 owner just watching videos like this and have no idea when am I gonna upgrade. Great video BTW. Awesome info in a precise manner.

Thanks a lot for this video. A very interesting point of view. I myself have a very nice Canon equipment and as an old man coming from analogue photography I always miss the old way of taking fotos. 12 pictures on a 6x6 film. Thinking about instead of shooting like with a machine gun. I want the camera to slow me down, not to make me nervous. This is why I think about buying a Hasselblad. Taking time and coming home with the best result. My Canon 1Dx2 is a wonderful tool and the prime lenses are really great. Especially the 85/1.2, the 300/2.8 and the 24-70/2.8. But I need a camera for the slow moments. And I believe the Hasselblad will bring it back. Again, thanks a lot for your review! It helps a lot.

Thank you!

The A7CR is what I chose over a Leica Q3. Budget was a concern, the Q3 had months of back-order, and I absolutely need long interchangeable lenses. Everything you said about the poor EVF and mediocre screen is valid, but you get use to the menu system, you can customise what you need and it becomes an efficient top-quality photo power tool.

I was really hoping this company was going to be more competitively priced because I love the attention to design, etc. But these days few have the additional income to pay way more for a substantially less versatile option. Especially because it’s not as if the lights that offer more for less are poorly designed. They just have less personality. And really, how much personality does a light need?

love your channel Hugh ❤✌🏻🤘🏼

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Hi, your video description isn't correct. You mention "early 2000s". The D3s came out October 2009.

Very nice video and breakdown. For me the use of the older DSLR's comes from their incredible intuitive controls and the immediacy of how they react. It's simple and fast to change in the field without digging into any menus. But beyond that, the value in buying the MANY incredible F Mount professional lenses of the past is my biggest selling point on them. I don't think I'll ever stop using the Nikkor 400mm f/3.5

I also grew up with film and built my own darkroom - 35mm, medium and large format. Today, I have a GFX-50s with the Fuji adapter on the back of a Cambo 45N - and am in heaven. The workflow is still much slower and more deliberate than say using my Fuji X-T5 or Lumix LX-100ii hand held. Since I only use the Cambo in the studio (portraits and small product), its a tool in my toolbox.

I love watching I love watching this guy. He is the Jeff Goldblum of photography with his mannerisms haha. Pretty well sold me on this lense as well

I’m behind on your reviews. Catching up. I’m a lighting lightweight. No, not even that. I have no flash; no lights. But you have me thinking….