The Most Important Lenses Released in 2024

[@ArthurR]

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[@photoangelov]

Obviously, the 18-105mm F4 needs an update, but I'm not holding my breath. It's an internal zoom lens, but it has no weather sealing at all.

[@ArthurR]

That would be a popular lens if updated, for sure.

[@the_rs43]

I bought this lens earlier this year, owned it for a couple months. Used it at a couple motorsport events I shot, and for a friends KZbin video shoot. Used it for pictures and video. I returned it after 2 months because of the immense amount of barrel distortion it has. I could never get an image of video to come out of it that I liked the look of. If they update it, I'd consider it but it was so disappointing for how much it cost that I don't know if I can go back to any Sony F4 lens

[@lighthousephoto7143]

The amount of lens options for Sony is astounding ❤

[@frankluo230]

I don't understand why that is so important to customers You only need 1-2 lens in each category anyway. If going full pro setup, Canon Nikon Sony all have complete lineup. Canon actually has better and more unique low end first party offerings.

[@mcblaze1968]

@@frankluo230 Because when you want to buy a new lens you have a lot of choices. The selection of Sony e mount lens is one of the main reason I got a a6600. Lens are the real deal of photography and the more choices you have at cheaper prices it's only better.

[@classicboy97]

Happy birthday Arthur!! For APS-C, I’d love Sigma to update their 1.8 zooms. They’ve got a nice compact DC DN Contemporary lineup, but we are ready for their Art line to hit modern APS-C mirrorless 😎 From Sony, I’d love more G prime lenses like their 15mm f1.4. Hoping for a 27/1.4 and a 56/1.4, I’ll even take a 90/2 ;) But I’d also love for a 16-55/2.8 G II, the original is getting pretty long in the tooth, it’s not even compatible with focus breathing compensation and could use a smaller form factor, more contrast and hopefully an aperture ring haha

[@net.zwerg2290]

Happy Birthday, Arthur 🥳! If I could wish for an APS-C lens update, I would certainly go for an 70-350 mm G OSS Mark 2 at constant 3.5 😊.

[@ArthurR]

Solid choice, even if it was a constant F4.

[@tjdultra6982]

I recently just switched to Sony a6700 and currently I have the Sigma 18-50 and jumped the gun on Viltrox 27mm f1.2 with its good reviews and I like the girth and 35-ish mm focal length. I'm debating if I should get a Sony 11mm 1.8 or a Tamron 70-150mm f2.8 G2. Happy birthday to you! I'm one of the grateful folks that found your APS-C focused channel!

[@myblujl7503]

The old Sony Vario-Tessar 16-70MM F4 could use an update for sure. Would make a great travel lens. Or the old 18-200! APSC is ready made for travel, so why not focus on lenses that cater to its strong points?

[@JimW42]

Agreed! This was my favourite travel lens for years! Wish it was just a bit sharper across the whole zoom range and had weather sealing. Maybe an AF/MF switch while we're at it to help distinguish it further from the Tamron 17-70 f2.8.

[@Anna-hs5os]

Happy birthday Arthur and happy Thanksgiving 🎉

[@dgoodride05]

I’m patiently waiting for that 50-150/200 focal range f2.8 for apsc. Sigma, please make it happen 🤞

[@ArthurR]

Yes! My last conversation with Sigma was a while ago, but I got the sense this was going to happen.... I hope it does.

[@bondgabebond4907]

Just buy a full frame lens in that range. Why limit a zoom to just aps-c when it can be used for both crop sensor and full frame sensor. Doesn't matter in this case. The Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 will do just fine. I use my Sony 70-200 f4 and 200-600mm with my a6700. Works great.

[@dominodevelopment]

I got half of the lenses I use this year: Sony 70-350mm, Sigma 56mm, and Viltrox 27mm. Watched your reviews, among other videos, for all those purchases. I'm especially impressed by the Viltrox: it certainly produces images with a special pop!

[@raymondchan4023]

You're the best Arthure, I paused your video halfway through the Viltrox 27mm 1.2 section can when off to order one. Happy holidays to you and your family!

[@maricel_ro]

I am waiting for the Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS and Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lenses to be updated.

[@MTLMakeThemLook]

sigma 24-70mm f2.8 II !! I'm in love with Sigma's color and it gives you very sharp images. Happy birthday Arthur 🎉

[@ArthurR]

If i did a top 4, i would have included that lens on the full frame list. I still think about trading the Tamron 28-75 for one quite often.

[@holgerokorn3164]

Sigma 16,30,56 1.4 should be updated. At full frame the Sony 24-105 F4 and the Sony 28mm f2.

[@ShadowRider-j]

My favorite this year Tamron 90mm macro

[@TheRealThirdME]

Went with the Tamron 70-180 2.8 G2 over the Sigma. No regrets.. Lens I would like a remake of would be the Tamron 17-28, and the Sony 20mm 1.8 (only so I could snatch up the old one on the cheap) 😁

[@bondgabebond4907]

You mention the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 zoom for FF cameras. You wish for something like this for aps-c. The questions I have is: Why not use this lens on aps-c? It will work just fine and will service your A7C. I don't want to limit myself to aps-c long zooms for the reason I mentioned. It's silly and can be expensive overall. My two long zooms, Sony's 70-200 f4 and 200-600mm are often attached to my a6700 with excellent results. We have to be reasonable. I do agree that the smaller and shorter focal length lenses for aps-c are important, particularly if you want a very compact system for general photography. But, once you get into the long zooms, you are going to gain nothing by making an aps-c version.

[@kofinartey116]

Hey Arthur, so you tested a lot of 56mm lenses for APSC. Which of the budget lenses do you think comes close to the performance of the sigma 56mm?

[@ArthurR]

The Viltrox 56mm is the closest ive tested. Available here: geni.us/o5aSB

[@saganandroid4175]

I love this idea of an annual roundup, sorted by sensor size. How long have you been doing it? Would also like to see things like Best Manual lenses of the year for both sensor sizes, as well as things like "Best Wide Angles" of The Year for both sized sensors.

[@ArthurR]

This is a first, but those are some good ideas!

[@saganandroid4175]

​@@ArthurRthe year isn't over yet so you can still do a video on the others.

[@dmb3428]

I am probably going to shake up my camera bag and likely get the sigma 16mm 1.4 + 18-50mm 2.8 and either the sigma 56mm 1.4 or viltrox 75mm

[@tanner.quintero]

This year I managed to make a big jump from one old DSLR to the A6700, also got the 16-55 2.8 Now I'm looking forward next year to get a fast prime but I'm not sure what should I pick, I also need Tele.

[@jhirse3547]

7:00 By now I have close to no hope that this lens will come. With recent Sigma pricing (65 to 80% of the same FF field of view, same F stop), it would be in the $1000 - $1200 range, and I guess sales would be therefore quite tough. But I'm open to a nice surprise from Sigma 😃🤞 Recently got the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art for my a6700, to ease the pain 😆

[@ramadanimam34]

would like to get 18-135 II

[@uehebeieheegg4354]

Hey, love your videos! What is the best AF budget lens for shooting portrait with aps-c? There are lots of them. I am considering the viltrox 56mm or the ttartisan 75mm (which is full frame) but I am open to any other lenses you may suggest.

[@ArthurR]

You nailed the two options. I would lean more toward the 75 F2 even though it’s full frame because I like the tighter field of view. But the Viltrox 56mm is excellent and a more “traditional” 85mm FF equivalent.

[@WatchesCanBeFun]

Great video and happy birthday! Do you ever cover good macro apsc lens? Do they make a macro apsc lens?

[@joeye2769]

I miss the Viltrox 75mm 1.2 😮

[@ArthurR]

I still have it and still love it! Great lens.

[@jncml23]

Best pancake lens for Sony a6000 series?

[@ArthurR]

Between the Sony 20mm and the Viltrox 28mm, the Viltrox 28 is better in my opinion. If you can do the slightly larger size, the TTartisan 27mm is optically better than both.

[@apwip]

Is the Viltrox 28mm f4.5 better than the TTartisan 27mm f2.8? I have the TTartisan for apsc and if the Viltrox is significantly better I would like to go for it. A comparison test would be welcomed.

[@ArthurR]

I wouldnt say its better for APSC. The TTartisan is a touch better optically and can be shot at F2.8 to F16. But in my opinion if you are looking for a super compact pancake, between the Viltrox and something like the Sony 20mm, the Viltrox is a better choice. If you are ok with a slightly bigger lens, the TTartisan is great.

[@apwip]

@@ArthurR Thanks Arthur, saved me an unnecessary purchase. Carry on the great work!

[@tuschie8318]

Whats with the sigma 18-50mm f.2.8? Is it a good combo with the a6400?

[@ArthurR]

Probably the best one lens to do everything on the A6400. Highly recommended.

[@tuschie8318]

@ArthurR is it a problem to shoot fotos with no Stabilisation in the body and the lens?

[@MrAlfredkwok]

@@tuschie8318 not so much imo, have been using this combo since the release of the lens, just make sure the shutter speed is no longer than 1/30 then everything will be fine.

[@saganandroid4175]

2:10 but which Sony APS-C bodies can actually support the abilities of this lens? I have an A6000.

[@ArthurR]

The A6000 supports the faster AF, but not sure about the improved stabilization. I doubt it, but I didnt have time to test the review unit I had.

[@marcbeebe]

It might as well be each item priced at a million dollars for me. (Since I live in Canada, it almost is. Even the 30% currency exchange doesn't explain the nonsensical prices on everything here from butter to automobiles.)

[@ArthurR]

Yea I hear that all the time from my Canadian friends.

[@Jesseblyth]

​@@ArthurRyeah I came back to NZ after one year of my 2 year working holiday visa, the tax on top of everything isn't added on until the item gets to the register.

[@LZXun]

sony definitely need to release more pancake lens

[@ReidVV]

Did you sneak an Oreo cookie into that thumbnail shot of all the lenses

[@ArthurR]

Haha that is the oreo cookie lens i reviewed a little bit ago. It's fun, but not as fun as the little Viltrox.

[@nickscott8488]

Hope you get into the Fuji system next year Arthur.

[@ArthurR]

It might happen. What body do you recommend?

[@nickscott8488]

@@ArthurR Good entry would be a used XT3 but no IBIS. For IBIS an XT50. There is also a new XM-5, small and portable but no EVF.

[@IneedMunna]

@@ArthurRxs20

[@cameraprepper7938]

For me the most important Lenses of 2024 are the Sigma 500mm 5.6 DG DN OS Sports and the Sony 85mm 1.4 GM II, which I both bought and I can highly recommend both.

[@ArthurR]

Both solid choices, Im sad I didnt have time to review the Sigma 500mm, but the Sony 85 II is on another level in terms of sharp portrait lenses.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@ArthurR If you do fall over an Sigma 500mm, try it ! I was surprised of how sharp the new Sony 85mm are, even sharper than the Sony 135mm which is very sharp.

[@WibottaZu]

Happy birthday 🎈 I think Sony would be wise to update their 55-210 because a lot of hobbyist birdwatchers likely want a budget tele lens... while they save up for a Tamron, lol By the way, have you ever mentioned why you stuck with the a6100 instead of a 6600/6700 for your main camera? I upgraded this year and the bigger hand grip alone is worth it

[@ArthurR]

Mostly its because i dont worry about it. With the 6700 I bring a carrying case and try to keep it nice and safe, with the 6100 i throw it around because it's cheap. And it produces the same results -- at least in photos.

[@WibottaZu]

@@ArthurR Good plan, that's why I haven't sold my a6000 yet. With that cheap Viltrox pancake lens, I might finally be brave enough to travel with it 😅

[@strikeIII]

Sony needs to release more FE f1. 8 G lenses. Like a 35 and 50.

[@DjimmyTrovy]

Happy Birthday

[@ArthurR]

thank you!

[@Mithinco]

I'm early! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ArthurR]

You're first! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@bondgabebond4907]

Good show. I see that your wonderful model, aka wife, is the most photographed woman on KZbin.

[@schulzkawlni6376]

👍👍👍

[@benjiang9789]

VILTROX 28mm f4.5 Pancake Lens is horrible. Not recommended.

[@prof_jesus]

Why do you look super old bro