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!

[@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

[@BCPaulVideoProd]

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

[@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.

[@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 😁

[@BarkandJack]

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

[@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.

[@robertadams3666]

Yes I appreciate these smaller videos as well thanks Gerald

[@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!

[@scdobserver835]

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

[@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

[@joeholt5264]

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

[@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.

[@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. :) :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@zentiremusic123]

of course! fast basic overview is better than none.

[@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!

[@makestuffmike]

Answer to the intro? Yes! I’ll take it!

[@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.

[@CarlBergsdorf]

Gerald Undone is living rent free in my heart.

[@didgeproject]

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

[@jaschana2220]

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

[@JulianMakes]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@cris_lup4489]

I love this style of videos !!!

[@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!

[@jalexanderevans]

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

[@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.

[@xvxdisjointedxvx]

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

[@JCTechFinance]

Quality of information beats quality of presentation!

[@joshuaaruiz]

16mm gm would be great !

[@JCTechFinance]

Would probably get the 24 g and a7c now or just get the zv1 now and wait for the a7iv and 16gm.

[@ronstewtsaw]

If Gerald's videos were high information and low production value, I probably would not subscribe, and I certainly would not watch videos about products (like these) that I am not particularly interested in. But this is a high quality presentation, so I don't really get your point. It's factual, comes from a reliable source, and it's made clear from the beginning that it is not in-depth.

[@mirrorlessny]

@@JCTechFinance I thought it was a cool mix of info/quality,,,,,,,,, zv1 sounds good - what do you have now?

[@JCTechFinance]

@@mirrorlessny i just use an IPhone 11 Pro Max for now... looking to upgrade

[@charlesli5521]

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

[@nikilragav]

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

[@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.

[@connormccaskill]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@joshuaaruiz]

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

[@SebastianSavoy]

I like those kind of "unscripted" videos as well!

[@overlycranked8674]

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

[@capturedbyfabian]

They’re slowly and quietly getting rid of aps-c

[@thebartlett]

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

[@krowleysbox]

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

[@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!!!!

[@mumrik]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@ryanwood3883]

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

[@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! :)

[@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!

[@robwood65]

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

[@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.

[@kcdenning60]

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

[@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

[@taoofnick]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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! 💪🏼

[@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!

[@CAMTechChris]

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

[@CrisConstantin]

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

[@jeremychee3821]

Hi Gerald, If size were a major factor for me, would you suggest the Zony 35/2.8 or the 40/2.5? the Zony is of course markedly cheaper secondhand

[@peterantley]

Yes, i was really looking for info on the 35mm 1.8 and wanted to see if it was better to get this 3 pack instead. Gonna get the 35 and the normal g 20-70. What would you recommend next? I love my dog, hiking, and bought the camera to capture my newborn son. Ive got everything from close up baby to mtn landsape to wildlife on then farm. What should my third lense be?

[@usernamehandle]

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

[@alchemist_x79]

I like this format. Gerald speed-reviewing five lenses is better than most people's in-depth review of one lens. The distortion on that 24G is CRAZY. It's almost a fish-eye.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@TaylorPassofaro]

These unscripted "information dump" videos are perfect for the people that want to watch them: enthusiasts who just want to know. To many of us, you're a solid "gut check" on new things, and I think you're spot-on with your assessment of how we will receive this. We appreciate you taking the extra time to toss this one out, and I think we'd love to see more videos like this. As someone pointed out above in a different comment, MKBHD's long-form iPhone video was illuminating to the pressures reviewers face. We'd definitely want you to cut yourself some slack around review embargo time, the quality of this video was still excellent in my opinion, and the length was good too. I'd want you to focus your time on topics that aren't time-sensitive. I still re-watch your videos on sony gamma curves regularly just to make sure I understand the topic, and it's in those tech deep-dives that your unique blend of presentation and explanation vault your videos above anything else on the web.

[@BackpackingVideos]

Thanks for the quick review! Question: how would you compare the 24mm 2.8 against the old Sony Zeiss 35mm 2.8 (aside from focal length)? I'm on the hunt for the perfect compact A7C prime lens in a wide-mediumish focal length for a minimalist backpacking setup.

[@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.

[@trowaclown]

It's stupid that a "not so good Gerald Undone video" is better than 90% of the other reviews out there. If this format works for you, mate, please keep 'em coming, because they're helpful as always.

[@clbazar]

Love the more relaxed format, please keep it up!

[@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!

[@MemphisMurph]

“There’s always money in the banana stand!” 😂

[@jalexanderevans]

Loved it.

[@JimHarrisonFilm]

Amazing 👏😂

[@MegaNardman]

NO TOUCHING!

[@EpitomePax]

@@MegaNardman 🙅🏽‍♂️ no touching 🙅🏽‍♂️

[@BobSchipper]

😁 Next lens review by T-Bone!

[@mleachphoto]

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

[@BenGleasonMedia]

When are we going to get the undone review of the Pocket 6K PRO??? Love the Videos! :)

[@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 ?

[@berinjelablues]

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

[@davidwamback9000]

Thank you. Well done as usual. Any chance of doing a review of the Voigtlander FE 35 mm Apo Lanther?

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@matthewmartin1838]

Off the cuff humanizes the content. All for it!

[@christosmontes7222]

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

[@fseq]

This is solid, no problem what so ever with the off the cuff format. If you're worried about people conflicting the "higher quality" format with the other, consider slightly different visuals/gfx cues, titles, or what not.

[@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

[@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.

[@mddc.memories]

This is the most funny intro I've ever watch. Thanks, Gerald! 💙✨

[@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!

[@AdamAllen]

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

[@DrWasim]

I would like to see a new standard zoom with the same compact philosophy (for the A7C).

[@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?