Sony TINY Full-Frame G Lenses - 24mm f2.8, 40mm f2.5, & 50mm f2.5 Review

[@DeeRosa]

Technically this format is even more Gerald Undone that regular Gerald Undone videos. This is Gerald Undone Undone...

[@davidschloss2656]

Undoned?

[@VastCNC]

Gerald Undone²

[@BrooksHolt]

Always down for more “off the cuff” style videos. Appreciate the extra content!

[@Jordatech]

I second the motion !

[@eatiq]

I third it

[@tortillachip32]

If this is, "off the cuff" It's still more comprehensive and useful than most review content... Thanks Gerald!

[@BCPaulVideoProd]

"I'm Gerald Undone and I don't have time for this."

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

I think you should start a series called "Quick Take:" or something similar. That way you feel free to make the quicker videos different, and the viewers know when they click on a video without that title, they're still going to get the extreme detail 100% of the time. Both preserves the brand and gives you freedom.

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

Gerald Unscripted would also be a good series name, to match the undone idea lol.

[@RoyaltyPlays]

@@CanditoTrainingHQ Ghost writing over here lol

[@khuo0219]

Anything quick will involve a lot of editting

[@CanditoTrainingHQ]

@@khuo0219 Quick doesnt have to imply the video is short. Quick can imply an initial reaction.

[@Emil_96]

Yeah I also think it's pretty important that it's clear from the title what kind of video it is

[@ronstewtsaw]

I really appreciate how fast he get down to business. 5-second hook, 4-second theme song, 4 second non-sequitur, and then straight onto the topic. Just long enough to get my attention and to adjust my thinking mode for Gerald Undone absorption. He does not waste my time. It's respect for the audience.

[@JjackVideo]

Literally took him 2 mins to get into it, but ok

[@mirrorlessny]

@JJack okey I'm liking how this conversation is developing 😁 he did great

[@jherr]

I really like this style actually. You are still doing in depth work, but you are so good at this that the difference between scripted and un-scripted isn't that much, IMHO.

[@MammadAliyev]

I agree with you, Jack. I watch Gerald's reviews all the time and didn't notice big difference. Maybe it's because he has solid workflow and this is applied to everything he does.

[@captaintendean4116]

Gerald, you can talk about your average morning routine for 30 minutes and i'd be happy to watch it and gives it a thumbs up!

[@franksmith7246]

Wake up, take a shower, eat some food....

[@ericzedd]

I would pay subscription just for that.

[@BarkandJack]

Superb content. Off the cuff style works very well. Thanks for the info.

[@followtheboat]

I moved away from full frame years ago because lugging a DSLR and the glass was killing my back. I moved back to FF because mirrorless cameras are so much smaller these days... and with glass like these lenses I'm a happy camper once more. Happy with your alternative presentation style too 😁

[@SuperCommercialDude]

I have a lot more respect for reviewers and your reviews in particular after watching MKBHDs iPhone hour long review. I understand the pressure of feeling the need to release a video at the lift of the embargo. I think this video and these style of videos have more than enough information and I’d love to see more similar videos in the future! However, I don’t want the pressure from these videos affect the depth of a classic Undone video.

[@KandGProductions]

I personally love to hear your thoughts regardless of if you have time to a "full review" or not! Even in these shorter(lol at a 15min video being short) videos you offer a great perspective on things! Maybe to help people understand which type of video you are able to do, you could implement a system similar to MKBHD and do a something similar to his "first impressions" videos, which are somewhat understood by the public to be less of a deep dive than his "full review" videos. Just some thoughts! LOVE your content! Can't overstate how much you've taught me!

[@ImperiousImages]

Thanks for addressing the 35/1.8 at the end! Lol I was wondering about that the entire time.

[@nafnaf0]

It really needs a side by side comparison to 40mm. I am not convinced the 35mm F1.8 is sharper by any means. He might be coming at from using it more as a video lens than a photo lens. Sure the F1.8 is faster, but it is not very sharp for its first two stops

[@antant06]

Mate, you're probably the best KZbinr here right now for Sony E mount camera and lens reviews. No fluff, no click-baiting bull crap and honest, solid reviews with great comparisons and great examples of the strengths and weaknesses of each lens you come across. You're the first and also the last person I go to when I want to know about something. Whatever your choices wrt your vids, I'll be here for them. :) :)

[@TerryMCarroll]

Gerald, YOUR loose style works because you have a wonderful grounding and mental process going into it. You start from a highly professional spot, so when you "relax," it is still quite good. Like most the rest here, I enjoy what you have to say and how you say it.

[@GJP623]

I like the conversational style...I like your other videos the way they are done, but I appreciate being able to see your thinking instead of just your super smartness...both are helpful!

[@robertadams3666]

Yes I appreciate these smaller videos as well thanks Gerald

[@joeholt5264]

Quick, timely content like this is always appreciated. Keep them coming.

[@Kunal0915]

Did you find the contrast a bit low between f1.8 and f2.5 on the 35mm f1.8 FE? That's the biggest weakness on that lens. I have the Sony G 40mm f2.5, which is sharp and contrasty from wide open. It offers a punch that the 35 mm lacks. I have decided to keep the 40 instead of the 35.

[@JohnDennery]

I got exactly what I wanted to know from this video; these are not the lenses I’ve been waiting for! Also, I now have no desire to watch any other videos on these lenses so that was a huge time saver for me. Thanks Gerald

[@jaschana2220]

Sony 35 f1.8 hands down. Awesome video gerald.

[@patbollin]

Gerald - I love getting more videos with what you seem to think is less polish. You're still giving the amazing in-depth info that I'm looking for from your videos, and your delivery is warmer and more approachable. I love the more polished videos, too. but I actually prefer this.

[@gabrielkarczewski4453]

I absolutely love this format. I think that your random thoughts about the equipment are way more useful to an average consumer of such lenses than the very scientific comparisons. I think it’d work out great if you had your precise scripted etc comparisons for pro cinema gear that requires that level of detail and you could make those quick rant videos about consumer/prosumer gear. I love your videos, your style etc and I’d love to see you review things like budget APS-C gear for example.

[@ItsTOUGHtobeFascinating]

I'm a first time watcher, and my new-to-me Sony is on the way to me. So I got a lot of value from this because I plan to buy some light primes to get started. Thank you.

[@cris_lup4489]

I love this style of videos !!!

[@jalexanderevans]

These quick videos are better than no Gerald Undone videos at all. Thanks!

[@LogBridge]

Love the fact you can do these small videos so we have more information about new products. Thanks for trying this new format and I hope you continue doing it!

[@xvxdisjointedxvx]

A "quick" video from you is still over 15 minutes, so no complaints here! Love all the content you provide, regardless of length.

[@charlesli5521]

It's not ranting when you're giving when you're giving useful info! Thanks!

[@jacobkry]

Third format is awesome! I’ll always take more content from you, and a format that allows you to inject more of your personality is always appreciated!!!!

[@nikilragav]

As long as there is real test data, these videos are good

[@danasuechilds]

Great video, I'm always down for a rant! I like that you did a wide array of comparison of similar lenses and included another manufacturer. Please continue doing these quickies and maybe consider revamping some of the past that were singular lens reviews to do these rant lineups.

[@krowleysbox]

Any info from Gerald Undone is gold. No matter what the format. ☺️ Thank you for your hard work!

[@officiallyfussy]

I am a new subscriber specifically because of your quick/hot take on these new lenses. Saved me time and got to the meat of it. I like the cadence of speeding through the specs and comparison with minimal time wasted. A lot of information and quick. Thanks man!

[@stephencolor2010]

First of all, you're my favorite media production channel. Second, I liked the video, but there's a large disparity between delivery with and without the teleprompter. I personally like the more you delivery from this vid, but whatever you prefer I'd merge the two a bit so there's not such a huge difference. Keep up the amazing work!

[@scdobserver835]

Yes to the quick and dirty 'I don't have time for that' video! We have lives to live too. Thanks, G!

[@officialtiimo]

I really like this style of video for you! Feels much more conversational and entertaining. You seem much more energetic! Definitely ditch the script more often! :)

[@ryanwood3883]

You're a natural Gerald, great quick review, not boring watched it all and would watch more. Thanks!

[@DanGallagherArts]

I'd certainly encourage you to do more of these. Yes, when it comes to putting down several $k for a camera, I love the thorough reviews. But, here you captured the key data and interpretation for a lens purchase decision. Thanks and keep them coming!

[@yoginwidhi6676]

I love this kind of undone style, its more simple yet much informative than many of those reviewer out there. I think done it once in a while is a good thing

[@tednarcotic8437]

I once yelled fire so loud I woke up all 3 apartments in my building. The reviews I received for my performance were short and they expressed gratitude. I didn't press for details because my voice was out of commission. With this example I commend your short form review.

[@detectivejonesw]

I think this style of video is totally fine and still helpful for us, I would say keep making them as and when they fit the schedule if you like, no complaints from me

[@VoicesofMusic]

Tx! You mentioned the 35mm 1.8, but what about the 55mm 1.8? You can get it at a good price right now.

[@joshuaaruiz]

Yes! These videos are great! Still so much value and undone enough to watch haha

[@jordanjk]

Hey Gerald, I love your „GU Reviews” and their quality, but! I like you as a creator and you as a person sooo... I don’t mind videos like this. Even better! I want to see more of these, because I want to see more of your videos and hear what you have to say. Even if it means that quality in some videos is not gonna be as high as your standard for normal reviews is. Thank you for what you do! 💪🏼

[@kcdenning60]

I always look forward to your videos. A casual approach to the content is still very appreciated. Thanks for the work you do.

[@joefamous]

There is something very fun and charming about the off-the-cuff style video that we see in the livestreams as well. A lot of good info is given but it feels more like a conversational highlight reel than a presentation with all of the fine details. Both styles are great but this was a nice complement to the traditional Undone video style. Will continue to watch whatever style video you put out, keep up the good work!

[@taoofnick]

Hey hey, this is the first of your videos I’ve watched. Subscribed right away!! Keep the content rolling!!

[@overlycranked8674]

Actually I quite prefer this style of product review. Especially for multiple items at once. Thanks for doing this

[@panzerschreckpete]

I really enjoy these overview type videos as they alert me to things I may not have considered or know about yet. Also sometimes the longer videos just go over my head at my skill level and knowledge base - less can be more sometimes but really it's your overall communication style that works for me.

[@robwood65]

I set the playback speed to 75% and the quick video turned into a regular review, thanks. Great as always.

[@danielzb]

I like the ranting. More of these please. Especially if they are less work for you. At the end of today I’m still more informed than if I didn’t watch this video

[@maxheadroom7687]

Love this Gerald, great to get your off the cuff comments in a more relaxed format! Not keen on these lenses at all, but I anticipate that they will suit some users!

[@usernamehandle]

Love this format. Feels a lil more natural. You can't possibly be so smooth all the time.

[@hawaiianhaole]

This style of video is great. Specifically when it's something like this when it's a group of things that aren't so super cool/new that they deserve a long video and you already know enough about the general features that you don't need to do a huge, in-depth review. I like it and I'd rather have these so we get more videos per-month!

[@mumrik]

Making an off the cuff review that is more in depth than most "full" reviews from other channels. Love it!

[@nikolalakic9058]

Your, quickly thrown together, video is better and more detailed than most people's in-depth analysis. Absolutely love the idea of some of these quick thoughts videos.

[@christosmontes7222]

Awesome , keep doing these . Not fussed about them being less polished.

[@TacticalCactusMedia]

Gerald. Any content from you is content we will enjoy. Whether it be full on Undone, or 'half-baked' Undone. Your half-baked is still better than most other fully baked videos out there in regards to quality of information and value. Keep them coming and thanks as always!

[@stephensmith1509]

I like the new format! I hope you don't give up on the hyper-detailed style for most videos, but the occasional "this just launched, here's what I think of it quickly" video is definitely appreciated.

[@MrWhale1123]

More Gerald is always a yes! Your insight is always a huge dealmaker or breaker for me when I'm looking to buy new gear so I'm all for more info from your end.

[@connormccaskill]

I fully support both Sony Simps and the banana stand. Great vid G!

[@chasecreechproduction6914]

Apologizing for his video format when he could fart into the mic and it still be 10x better than most film channels is peak Canadian energy and I love it.

[@roddymcgtravels]

this made me chuckle lol just imagining him farting into the mic for for the whole video

[@thebartlett]

Thanks for the video. Very useful. Was considering the 24mm...

[@killatape]

I'm Gerald Undone, and my idea of a "Not so Good Video" is most people's idea of a "Spectacularly Helpful Video". Always good stuff man!

[@K-Visuals]

Love that you make these. I'd suggest you keep doing this. But please keep making your in dept reviews.

[@JulianMakes]

We love you Gerald! Unscripted is still awesome, its more natural and less perfect is all, but that has its own charm.

[@clbazar]

Love the more relaxed format, please keep it up!

[@berinjelablues]

Hi GERALDO!!! Love the new format. Keep Doing and I will keep watching.

Unrelated, what are those LED lights on the sides? Thanks

[@jacobmphoto]

I think this was my favorite one yet…took me back to my early IT days. Give us the unscripted good times! Bravo, sir!

[@misreb1]

Appreciate the time you put for testing and happy to watch this style of video. Keep the good work!

[@CAMTechChris]

Gerald, the unscripted format is great - keep doing it!

[@SwitchbackGuitars]

This was golden. Concise but packed with info. Video and audio both prisitine. I’ll take these “lesser” videos over 98% of everybody else’s best.

[@jangalka1710]

Well I liked your rambling a lot - think it's still more detailed than a lot of other reviews on here. So, if you find the time to squeeze some of those in here and there, I'm sure gonna watch them :)

[@galtidea]

Gerald, I'm new to your channel and enjoying every second....even the technical stuff that goes over my head. Building my first home studio right now and prepping for Amazon Live. With the help from your channel and others, I'm hoping to get out of the gate looking professional.

[@zsmain_1520]

Nice to see you deliver the first review so fast after release. i just learned about these lenses and i like the form factor. thanks to you i already got an idea of their perfromance. next time i would like to see how they perform on video. especially if the distortion of the 24mm is an issue on video mode.

[@geraldundone]

The distortion is fine in video as long as you have the corrections turned on in the camera.

[@zsmain_1520]

@@geraldundone Thank you taking the time to answer. Great review as always.

[@Omikoshi78]

This has been the most useful video comparing the lenses I was planning to buy. Very thorough.

[@mleachphoto]

Your heavy duty videos are always very good. But this was really nice seeing you be more casual, and just going for it!

[@houseofintent]

When are these coming out? I really want to get that 40mm. I really dig my Minolta 45mm and Konica 40mm so this Sony 40mm with all the modern feat is legit. They should have paired it with a 65mm instead of a 50mm and that 50 should have been paired with the 35mm they released.

[@CrisConstantin]

Always perfect, Gerald. love this new format with you rambling but with knowledge. I'd say it's a win for me:)

[@Rmatt26]

Quick or not, it's a great video! Keep 'em coming Gerald!!

[@cj64films]

Bro you’re killing it with the uploads! Really appreciate all you do Gerald 🤟 and these compact lenses are very intriguing. As far as the 24mm is concerned I’d prob rather get the 20mm F1.8 G lens and spent a couple hundred more for it.

[@didgeproject]

Hey Gerald, what rgb lights did you use to light the lenses in your thumbnail? It looks amazing!

[@karim1485]

Great video as always, regarding the lenses: 24mm f2.8 - that distortion is crazy. Honestly just save up for the 24mm f1.4 and enjoy this wonderful lens. Haven't heard anyone talking bad about it and I myself use in 90% of the time. You won't regret it and the value is really good, even if it's expensive... 40mm f2.5 - why not get the 35mm f1.8? You lose the aperture ring but gain a full stop, the price is the same. 50mm f2.5 - same here, why not the awesome awesome 55mm f1.8? If you like the focal length, this thing is a beast! (I love it but don't use it very often) In other words, these lenses have been released too late. I love the design thoug and wish **all** Sony lenses came with that design language. Imagine the 90mm Macro and 55mm reworked to this

[@bijosn]

I agree about the 24mm, it has terrible distortion and is not that sharp. The 40mm is a winner, it’s terrific for landscape, better handling of CA and flare than the 35mm 1,8. The 50mm, I agree you may as well go for the 55, but the 50G is really nice and has really nice bokeh and is

[@pedromendonca2963]

As I remember the 40mm has strong LoCA... Would you prefer the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF or this Sony 40mm f/2.5 ?

[@AdamAllen]

This is great and informative yappin' over a group of lenses that needed sorting from just the man I want to hear from.

[@PhilKnall]

This is the kind of lens i was hoping so badly for when I switched from micro four thirds. Thank you sony! Great video too, i enjoy this off-the-cuff style.

[@andrewboddyspargo]

FYI, I watched about half of this when you released it and enjoyed it then, but came back to it when I was actually considering buying the Sony 24mm and bought the Sigma instead based on your recommendation. I appreciate your work, and your recent stuff in particular!

[@bijosn]

The sigma is sharper and has better distortion control

[@charlychesney]

I am wondering how the sony 24mm lens is for video? It's probably not well suited because the lens distortion is a little too strong. What are your thoughts?

[@Sean-ps8wg]

Ah, at the very end you mention the sony 35 f1.8. Thanks for this. I get so hung-up by the "G" and "GM" lenses, I don't even look at their non G-glass. Now I will!

[@ronborkowski1721]

Ramble on Gerald I found it both informative and entertaining. Probably more entertaining as you put yourself on the spot with short notice. I think we would all like more 1.8 style lenses. I can’t help but wonder who these are marketed to?

[@pdotc]

You have been the go to for the in depth videos which we all love. You are human and I appreciate you thinking about us little guys. This video spoke to me as I just bought the A7C and am looking at lens options. This type of video I appreciate as well keep it up.

[@michaelneumann1865]

This video was just fine! No worries! You got the point across. Personally that 40 mill is such a unique little gem I’m going to jump on it

[@WillCarterTech]

I like Gerald’s rants. This video gave me enough info to let me decide I could justify the 50mm. But I’d want to spend a little more on the 35mm and I’m happy with the 20mm f1.8 that I bought last year. You could totally do more of these little rants.

[@BentRiderNation]

Gerald, another great video! I like this format as well as your more in-depth reviews.

[@bengtsall]

I like this new format 👍 As a complement to your normal videos. Thanks for your brilliant videos, your are doing great 😎👍😊

[@BrogenDavis33]

I like these videos, it's all good to spit them out. You're still the highest quality youtuber.

[@colabus1]

You have become well known for in-depth technical reviews which is what many people watch you for. These vids for me are great but perhaps just need to come up with a tag so people know that they are different to your normal vids. Perhaps ‘overview’ or ‘first thoughts’ or something like that

[@Lupo2punto0]

"Hi I'm Gerald Undone, Sensor Size doesn't matter, it's how you use it that does" btw I love the new studio setup :D it brings back memories of the old setup

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I would love to see more on-the-fly content like this as well. You're very knowledgeable, so I always take away a lot of useful information. As a filmmaker, I don't care much about bokeh having "onion rings". I think that is more of a photographer's concern. If someone is watching your movie, and they notice an onion ring pattern in your bokeh then the bokeh isn't your problem. The same goes for edge sharpness. Great content, Gerald. Thank you!