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@sNIKersnOMAd 9 сағат бұрын
what do you think about sigma 70-200mm f2.8? price range is around sony f4 ii lens.
@BigPaco213 16 күн бұрын
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 G2 or Sony 70-200mm f/4 Macro??????
@powdermuaythai 17 күн бұрын
im looking at picking this up paired with a 20-70 f/4 for my trip to thailand next year. pair it with an fx3 or zve1 & that f4 light problem is non existent
@Caleb_Denison 22 күн бұрын
It’s like you knew I needed this video and made it for me! Love it! Thanks, Chris!
@ChrisHagan 22 күн бұрын
@@Caleb_Denison my guy! Always happy to help!
@Freewxll614 23 күн бұрын
Great review! I personally own a Tamron 35-150 and was wondering if you feel like the 180 is too redundant with 150/what alternatives you would consider if I wanted more reach? I use an A7IV and mainly shoot sports/events btw
@ChrisHagan 23 күн бұрын
I think it's a bit redundant and wouldn't buy another lens just for the additional 30mm. For indoor events or things in low light, I'd stick with the 35-150 and hopefully that's long enough. But for sports, check out Sony's 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 GM. I've used it handheld for football and loved it. For reference, was able to shoot around 6400 ISO with 1/800 sec shutter for college football at night. So as long as you've got some decent available light, it's a good option with a lot more reach.
@Freewxll614 23 күн бұрын
@@ChrisHagan awesome, thank you very much for the quick response! I plan on renting that lens or a Tamron with similar features and then I’ll try to start saving up my pennies lol
@rl-films 23 күн бұрын
I don't think the biggest elephant is the 20mm but how much the stabilization might fight with your pans in video since it doesn't have a mode selector switch (which Tamron uses on lenses like the 50-400). I've seen video evidence that leads to contradictory conclusions -- both that it's fine and also that it's terrible and creates jerky pans at times -- so it might be helpful to weigh in there a bit more specifically (obviously the now discounted G1 version without stabilization is an option!). I can't really tell from your footage since there's a lot of motion blur (sports people crank our shutter speed up past the 180 degree rule; I film 120fps with 1/500 often). Buying a lens in this focal range is clearly the most complicated piece of the puzzle for most of us these days with so many options and tradeoffs.
@ChrisHagan 23 күн бұрын
@@rl-films Yeah.. my video example wasn't the best. Wish I would've gotten more for this video. I'll try to get more in the future and update my findings. And the A7IV's rolling shutter is gross and doesn't help matters. But I do like the options in the telephoto category so we can all pick which works best for us, just hard to find one that checks all the boxes unless you go with the GM mark II.
@Sir-Kay 24 күн бұрын
You're such a professional. I just got mine too & had to make a review from a action perspective. Best audio upgrade.
@wildzenventures 29 күн бұрын
Recently bought this lens when I upgraded to the Sony A7, it takes great photos and videos. Enjoyed your review.
@stevenwaldstein2249 Ай бұрын
I bought one to add to my travel kit and I’m using it on my compact C bodies like the A7CR and A7CII. I’ve always owned a f/2.8 70-200 and have the GM II since it came out but size, weight, and versatility convinced me to get the f/4 G and I found a mint used copy to save some money. Also can leave my FE 90/2.8 G MACRO at home now so it really lightens my load when low light is not a must. Thank you for your video and take care.
@PrettyWeddingStudios 2 ай бұрын
Great review, I got mine 2 weeks ago & it very quickly became 1 of my fav lenses, due to it's size, weight & versatility.
@sc1 2 ай бұрын
Good pictures
@glenblaven 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the useful tips Chris.
@danidero 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful simulation! Thank you ! I did saved it on my xt30ii. Love it ! Although i have set the color +3. Just my personal taste. Greetings from Germany🧡
@yourmagicfilm 3 ай бұрын
Nice talking points--I'm still waiting on my order from BH from launch day...living through everyone else.
@mlwadester87 3 ай бұрын
Another good one, man. Love seeing the Oregon coast shots and the breakdown on what makes you enjoy that thing so much.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
thanks Matt! it's a great minimal camera for exactly this kind of thing. makes trips with the family a lot easier
@jw5132 3 ай бұрын
Great pics! Looks like a relaxing place
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
thank you! it was perfect and the best seafood I've had since moving to the PNW
@MrPo67 3 ай бұрын
Классная природа, классная камера а половина фоток бездарных, чувак посмотри пару видосов как выстраивать композицию, и тогда твои видео будут набирать десятки тысяч просмотров.
@kayt4553 3 ай бұрын
One of the better reviews of this lens ... subscribed!
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! All of my favorite reviewers give at least some real world use so I always try to do the same.
@nsnoesuarez 3 ай бұрын
This got to be one of the best reviews of the A7IV that I had watched on you tube.
@blueridgestops3128 3 ай бұрын
A classic clean, sharp, Sony news-footage-worthy, editorial gathering lens that, as long as you have your exposure correct, tells it like it is with no "character coloring": very important in news gathering. Any of the footage you got here could have been shown on any evening news channel. I admit, I might not have considered it before your review. Well done. PS: Keep plugging; I knew your channel would grow!
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm sure the video stems from the sports reporter background in me.
@doogieham 3 ай бұрын
Great video, Chris. I like the integration of storytelling into the video, i.e. your sister-in-law’s marathon shots. You deserve more subscribers!
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I try to add a level of storytelling to the videos where I can and will try to do more in the future. Glad it doesn't go unnoticed!
@ChrisM-yq2pq 3 ай бұрын
I bought this lens. It doesn’t take the most stunning images but it’s really good. It’s light and focuses so close for 70-200.
@ush45 3 ай бұрын
What's the downsides with the image quality would you say?
@thearabicdp 3 ай бұрын
You would love the first version even more. Especially that internal zoom. Such a shame Sony didn't implement it on this lens.
@photoreviewed-com 3 ай бұрын
Pros choose rather brighter lenses and that's nothing weird because they make a living from photography. But the f/4 like this one should be good enough for most shooters 👌If it's too expensive there are still great third party alternatives.
@ChrisM-yq2pq 3 ай бұрын
Not really. This lens focuses insanely close. Others can’t focus less than 4 feet
@vladimirantonov1015 3 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation of material. Success in the development of the channel.
@TheCatholicRemedy 3 ай бұрын
I am thinking of going for the 70-200mm f2.8 GMII is there a huge difference or is the extra 1/3rd of an F Stop of light worth it?
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
f/2.8 to f/4 is actually a full stop of light difference, and it certainly makes a difference indoors in dimly lit scenarios. Couple of examples: Photographing college basketball indoors, I was able to shoot at ISO 1000 at f/4 with a 1/400s shutter. That's probably a tad slow, but it did freeze motion well and noise was well-controlled. You could certainly go higher on ISO. Photographing event speakers on stage indoors, even with some stage lighting, I was at ISO 2500 at f/2.8 with 1/160s shutter speed. That's the slowest I'd go. If it were an f/4 lens in that situation, I'd be probably be at ISO 4000 or 5000. If you're comfortable shooting in that range, save your money and go f/4. But if you're shooting events without flash, I'd go f/2.8. The GMII is incredible and a big step up from the original, just not as compact.
@sashinger5230 3 ай бұрын
You're totally right, Chris! Got it a few weeks ago and it kicks a$$... Love the versatility! 👌
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
For sure! One of the few times we can say it's easy to carry around a 70-200.
@DadeWilliams 3 ай бұрын
i love mine ;) paired with a6700
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Love it. Got some extra reach on the APS-C sensor too!
@mlwadester87 3 ай бұрын
Love the look of this thing. Excited to see if it becomes more popular than it has in the past.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Yeah... I think it can be a hard sell at the price with the other options around it. If I didn't physically get my hands on it, I don't think I could be convinced LOL. Lot of competition around it.
@strippedlist 3 ай бұрын
Nice video man
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@stanleygabrel1045 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video, thanks for posting. I have a question regarding the new 5th generation sensor. Are there any improvements besides the pixel count? Some youtubers mentioned that new sensor has more vivid and punchier colors versus 4th gen with more flat and muted output. I narrowed down to XS20 and XT50, but 26 megapixels is more than enough for me. On the other hand, if new sensor has batter output, I want it to get one. I plan to use Jpeg with film simulations.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
I never used the previous sensor. But I’ve read similar things, especially that blues are punchier on the newer sensor. There are a lot of recipes already that are adjusted for the X100VI / XT50. I was attracted to the VI after seeing the colors from the V and haven’t been disappointed, so I think either of the last two generations of sensors will do you well. 40mp has been nice for cropping, especially when I want to crop into a landscape shot and make it 9x16 for social media, but even with 26mp there’s plenty of room to crop and still post a sharp image.
@stanleygabrel1045 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisHagan Thanks for your reply Chris, appreciate it.
@kennethdavis5230 3 ай бұрын
Great video! I have been using both Sony and Fuji for a few years now (A74/XT-5/X100vi). I agree that the Fuji AF is not on the same level as Sony, but if you haven’t already, do make sure that you are putting the camera In “boost” mode (in Menu - wrench icon>power management>performance>boost). This allows the camera to use the full functionality of the AF system and for some reason is not on by default out of the box.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Just put it in boost mode! Thanks for the tip. I haven't seen that anywhere else.
@ruff1draft 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant review
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
thank you!
@ruff1draft 3 ай бұрын
I intend to purchase the original DSLR Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-F4 lens in both Nikon and Canon mounts for the Nikon D5500 and Canon 80D respectively. And once I purchase both the Sony A74 and Nikon Z5 Mark 1 or the future Nikon Z5 Mark 2 I intend to purchase the Mirroless Tamron 35-150mm F2-F2.8.
@DadeWilliams 3 ай бұрын
still waiting for mine lol
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
I'm sending good vibes your way that you get a shipment email asap lol
@blueridgestops3128 3 ай бұрын
Hey again, gotta say, that's one cute kid! I remember those days myself: There is no way I could have lugged around the amount of gear I now drag with me everywhere when I was toting around a diaper bag. I did have a professional SLR (film) camera and some nice lenses and a 120 box, but they pretty much went into storage until my kid was almost ten. I found your channel about a year ago when I was deciding on e-mount prime and zoom lenses. At the time I was saving for the A74, but then Sony announced the A6700, and I bit on that instead. But I'll bet the Fuji is perfect for capturing high-quality, prime-lens-like images without all the bulk.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Only took a few trips out of the house for me to realize that a smaller but still high-quality option would fit dad life a lot easier.
@jamesbarron5590 3 ай бұрын
I think the Fujifilm X app works really well to transfer photos to my phone. I know not everyone agrees but a great feature with the x100vI is the ability to connect directly to a cellphone through usb-c to transfer photos quickly.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
The app is definitely A LOT better than Sony’s when it comes to connecting, at least with my A7 IV. I usually carry one of those SD card dongles that I can connect to my phone and transfer straight to my photo library.
@jamesbarron5590 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisHagan I have no issues with the Sony app to transfer from my a7iv. I don’t know why people dislike the apps so much. I only transfer about 10-15 at a time so not sure if that is it.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
@@jamesbarron5590 It’s been hit or miss for me across multiple firmware versions. There's always the chance it's user error lol, but connecting and staying connected is always a pain, even when I'm following every step to the letter.
@juleshorse9056 3 ай бұрын
Got a X100vi in Feb 24 (with the weather kit); first X100 series camera. I do, however, use a XT5 so not my first foray into Fujiland. Great tips. I agree, one has to understand the AF system and settings and apply them correctly. I have MF+AF off and do not use subject detection. I prefer to place the small green box on the subject myself and find this to be fast and accurate. As you say, bottom line - it is a fun camera to use.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for that. I’ve found with subject detection, if there’s more than one, it can and probably will jump around on you. Gonna start placing the box on the subject myself. That’s how I’ve preferred to shoot with my other cameras.
@jaygreer7430 3 ай бұрын
I’ve been shooting Fuji for a couple years. I tried shooting jpeg only, then jpeg + raw. But I’ve finally landed on shooting raw only. It just gives me more flexibility and I don’t have extra files to deal with. Capture One is my editing software of choice and they partnered with Fuji to create the film simulations accurately in the software. I usually just set the camera to Astia as a starting point, which in my opinion is the best all around film simulation as it has great skin tones. But then I may change it once I’m in Capture One depending on the situation.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
I’ve done that with a few raws in Lightroom. Sounds similar to Capture One, but you can set the color profile to any film simulation the camera has. I’ll probably experiment more with it when I do some hiking this summer and attempt some landscape photos.
@jaygreer7430 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisHaganCool. Yeah, Capture One has that same functionality where you can choose any film simulation that the camera has. Btw, there was a time not long ago when Capture One was said to be better than Lightroom for Fuji users. (Search “Fuji Lightroom Worms”) But I think Lightroom has addressed this issue, and both software packages yield similar results and have similar functionality at this point.
@mokhtarchahine 3 ай бұрын
Wonderful, and hoping this Channel would grow. All the best !
@induction7895 3 ай бұрын
Fuji JPEGs (HIEF) are so good, I have stopped shooting RAW. I used to just in case, but then I never saw those RAW files. Exposure/WB can be edited pretty well on JPEG/HIEF and Fuji colors don’t need to be edited.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
And you know... since I finished editing this, I've found more of an everyday recipe that works for me, and I definitely see your point there. There's really nothing I'd change with 99% of them.
@joeygug613 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisHagan Care you share what recipe that is? Reggies Portra have been my everyday go to.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
@@joeygug613 Sure! It’s based off one that Mike Chudley did for the X100V, but I tweaked the highlights and shadows a bit since I shoot with a 1/4 Black Pro Mist filter. I’ll list the original recipe with my changes in parentheses. If you go check out my Instagram page @hagantv, the most my post from today and story were both shot with that recipe. Film Simulation: Nostalgic Negative Grain Effect: Weak, Small Color Chrome Effect: Strong Color FX Blue: Strong WB: Auto, +2 Red, -3 Blue Dynamic Range: DR200 Highlights: 0 (-0.5) Shadows: -2 (-0.5) Sharpness: 0 High ISO NR: 0 Clarity: 0 Exposure: +1/3
@joeygug613 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate it thanks!
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
@@joeygug613 No problem! Let me know what you think. I found it a little more punchy with contrast than Reggie's Portra, but not overdone.
@user-od9ni9yw6c 3 ай бұрын
How's the viewfinder on the Fuji?
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
OVF and EVF are both solid. Kind of indifferent to me, neither bad nor amazing. I think it’s a personal preference, but I usually go with the EVF so to have a better idea of the image. It’s also worth the few minutes it takes to adjust the brightness on the viewfinder and LCD screen. I found the LCD to be bright by default. So images that I thought were properly exposed came out a bit underexposed.
@user-tf8th6ig1t 3 ай бұрын
Very good informative review! Thank you
@blueridgestops3128 3 ай бұрын
I agree with you that Photoshop and Lightroom are the gold standard, but I have decided the only way I can use these programs is on a dedicated MacBook Pro that I don't use for anything else except photo and video editing. Until such time as I can afford that, I've been editing my stills photos with nothing more than... Gimp. I did purchase a perpetual, downsized verstion of Photoshop, but I deleted it because of all the AI crud Adobe began downloading onto my computer, stuff that my version of P-Shop couldn't even use, all "AI learning" stuff I don't want anywhere near my photos or, for that matter, any of my other work (manuscripts, music, etc). (How exactly do kids do their homework anymore these days? Never mind; I don't want to know). As for video, I edit with Vegas Pro and I love it, but you don't hear much about Vegas anymore. Changing the subject, I do have a question. What exactly is metadata and how do you view it on your photo file? Also, and more importantly -- how can you "bake" info like authorship, lens focal length, f stop, shutter speed, etc into your photo and video files in such a way as to ensure that authorship can't be changed when you upload to, say, a stock photo site or KZbin? Or can this even be done? My apologies I don't know this already, but no one makes this a topic of conversation, and I have to guess it is either because this is a topic so basic no one needs to discuss it, or that it is a topic so feared that no one dares.
@ChrisHagan 3 ай бұрын
As far as I know, the metadata can be found in your JPG files by right-clicking on the file in "Finder" on Mac, and then clicking "Get Info." You'll find camera manufactuerer and model, focal length, f-stop and shutter speed. On a PC, right click the JPG and click "Properties." Then look under the "Details" tab and it will have all of that info, plus your ISO as well. No matter where you send that file, that information shouldn't be changed. Modern mirrorless cameras (all the ones that I've used in the last five years at least) should bake this into the file, even if you just take the JPG file straight out of camera. Within Lightroom Classic, you can also customize the metadata with a TON of things, including copyright and creator. I don't know that it's foolproof once you upload it to a stock site or even your own website. So it's worth checking their terms and agreements and protecting them as best you can. Leica's M11-P has a content credential encryption that can be verified via Adobe that sounds like it's better at catching thieves, but even that doesn't sound perfect. Hope that helps. And hopefully others see this because it's important to know in today's age of AI and content being aggregated all over the internet.
@blueridgestops3128 3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisHagan THANK YOU! I grew up during the days of...typewriters. No joke. No computers anywhere; and when I went to college, same; although, PC's were on the horizon. In college, there was only one person who had a PC, and he had built that himself. This is all stuff I never got. I appreciate this info! P.S. From the perspective of this old fart, AI terrifies me. My Dad knew how to use a slide rule, and he was faster calculating math in his head than I ever was with a calculator. He retired a Boeing 777 Captain, and he could land his Mooney like a bird spot-lands on a branch. People are not learning critical thinking anymore, and seem to be all too happy to let something else do the thinking for them. I'm not going to give up my will, my logic, or my artistry to a computer aggrigated program. Keep up the great work putting out these videos! I really look forward to them.
@mlwadester87 4 ай бұрын
The dad jokes hurt but the content is gold. 😂
@ChrisHagan 4 ай бұрын
New dad has to make dad jokes. I don't make the rules 😂
@lee_michae1 4 ай бұрын
Really great review. This just confirmed it's my next purchase. Do you think it would be better with a lens collar? It's a similar weight to the Tamron 50-400 and that has one. A little concerned it might put too much pressure on the body when extended on a tripod.
@ChrisHagan 4 ай бұрын
I do think it would be better with a collar. But I have used it for wedding ceremonies (30ish minutes or so) on a tripod on my A7 IV without a collar though. No issues doing so.
@kathyweigelhi-lophotovideo2984 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for helping me spend more money:)
@ChrisHagan 4 ай бұрын
Story of my life lol
@NCMEDIC216 4 ай бұрын
Wonderful in depth video! I love how informative and thorough you are!
@ChrisHagan 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hope to have more like this soon!
@chancecarter5503 4 ай бұрын
Really well made video and super informative! Looks like I’m going for a 35 prime 😂
@ChrisHagan 4 ай бұрын
It will serve you well!
@duvalpenny100 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, when I travel my 85 stays at home lol. It's just not versatile enough to justify lugging it around. I typically take 2 lenses. My 35GM and either the 20G or Sigma 14-24 I'll also have my RX100 Vii on me for longer shots.
@ChrisHagan 4 ай бұрын
That's solid! Everything pretty compact.