Is the Sony KIT LENS Good Enough? ZV-E10 and the 16-50mm

[@classzedits]

my wife saved enough to buy me a zv e10 that came with the kit lens for a very affordable set price, and the reason why i so much appreciate this video is because i (we) cannot afford to buy a separate more professional lens especially since i do youtube videos and personal photography only as a hobby. thank you for making me appreciate my current setup and envy less others who could buy lenses.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It’s a great camera and you can produce amazing content with the kit lens. In fact, in can make you a better photographer and videographer because you will think more about how you are shooting 👍👍

[@tommytompk]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisisYES!

[@joeg.4424]

I love these types of videos that show the kit lens in action and just accept it's limitations.

[@14bqdonk]

ikr, many other camera reviewers and youtubers just cannot accept its limitation. They just used to expensive lens. Many people can't afford the lens that they recommend and cost as much as the body camera it self. But they just tell people to buy other lenses and don't use the kit lens

[@MADBJJ_YT]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Even though I've gone full frame with Sony with my A7C, I still have the 16-50mm from when I had the ZV-E10. There are many situations where having a blurry background isn't the intention. And given how small and light the 16-50mm is, it's really a no brainer for vlogging or even narrative filmmaking. When I shot a feature with the GH5, I used the 12-60mm f/2.8 for the entire shoot. It didn't have a lot of fancy bokeh, but that didn't bother the audiences who watched it. We got the Audience Favorite award at a film festival in Palm Desert, California. And it was well received at two other festivals we screened it at. So, don't sell yourself short if you use the 16-50mm lens. It's more capable than you may think.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

congrats of your award - proof that the gear is only a small part of the equation. I still love my GH5!!

[@KrishnenduKes]

Wow! That is awesome.

[@gigihanmandarin]

You said "when I had the ZV-E10" as if ZV-E10 is a 5yo camera. LoL.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@gigihanmandarin he buys and sells before anyone else has had a chance to buy - he’s quick 🤣🤣

[@RoderickWortham]

@@gigihanmandarin word lol

[@Skeeb23]

Just got the ZV-E10 with the kit lens and I am very satisfied with it so far. Definitely agree that I need quite a bit of light when I am recording indoors/night time, but thankfully I have lights for that. I'm for sure going to get the Sigma lens here soon so I can have a bit more play in my low light videos, but another fantastic video. Very helpful as always!

[@lumpiaqueen]

I've been watching your videos for a while thinking you've got a million subscribers 😱😱😱 You are so underrateddddd!! Your videos are always so informative AND FUNNY

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha - thanks!!

[@vinzer-K]

Today I became the proud owner of a Sony zv-e10 kit. including your reviews that influenced my choice))) it cost me $690

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Very nice!! You’ll love it

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi Mark I think sony got it spot on with the kit lens it's a great starting point for most beginners to build a good foundation of knowledge in the world of videography and photography

[@AQUPAS]

I may invest in this camera along with the kit lens plus the additional 10-18mm. The 6K downsampled image clarity looks phenomenal!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

There's an 11-20 from Tamron that is a 2.8 as well that is great.

[@naorca]

Great video Mark, thank you. I own the Sigma 16mm & the kit lens, and recently with all that buzz around the new Sigma 18 -50, I started to feel I must have it. But as you showed here, the kit lens can perform really well and there's no need to chase after the newest gear all the time.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Work with what you have and you’ll figure out what you truly need as time goes by 👍

[@ArifKhan.]

Not to add to your G.A.S, but the Sigma 18-50 F2.8 is REALLY good though. lol Worth saving up for IMO.

[@gigihanmandarin]

Don't get caught in Gear Acquiring Syndrome (GAS).

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@gigihanmandarin I live in the G.A.S. 🤣🤣. But it’s true that you should only buy what you need after some thought.

[@zarashah]

@@ArifKhan. I wanted to get the zve10 plus sigma 18-50 2.8…but the body only was out of stock and I was lucky to get my hands on body + kit lens. Now that I got it I’m wondering if I should go ahead with the sigma . Will it be worth it or should I just stick with the kit lens

[@TonysTravel]

You are in winter mood 😀 from a beginner point of you - and I am - the kit lens is a good start point after you will realize that is not enough and add more lenses but again at the beginning they are fair enough. As someone told me whatever camera you have it’s fine but invest more in lenses as they are your images entry point

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Very true!

[@saadkhan2738]

Plz compare sigma 18-50mm f2.8 with sigma 16mm f1.4 on the Zv E10.....amazing content!!

[@brunofischer]

Good! I'll Love it

[@kevinkrause5798]

I tend to instantly disregard kit lenses, but it didn’t look too bad-especially when you composed the shot to maximize toneh. Btw, I would love to see you and Kasey from Camera Conspiracies do a collab. As funny as both of you are, I would die 😂

[@RoderickWortham]

I second this idea!

[@RoderickWortham]

Lol @ Toneh

[@John_the_baptized]

This makes me feel very good with my purchase in 2024. The mark ii had some nice things, but I'm ok with a cheaper version and it comes with a mechanical shutter which is something I think is better than the e-shutter right now. Before I buy a better lens, which is more than likely a portrait lens or the Sigma 30 1.4, I need to get good with this current one. I need to make the camera, not the other way around! Thank you!

[@bonermage420]

Finally, the day has come! The most anticipated video of 2021, winner of so many polls by now 😆

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha, yes - I think it won 3 polls 🤣🤣

[@TraceyAllen]

I bought this camera because it really all that I will need for quite some time. I am using it for photography as the primary, and video as secondary. Im new and just got the kit lens mainly because I don’t know what my first real lens should be. I shoot mostly outdoors, I’m a hiker and camper. Wish it was weather sealed but I’ll just try to be careful with it. Love the content though.

[@benjamina6915]

The kit lens isn't bad at all, I've been using it since the release. It's decent and light. Compared to the 16-50mm kit lens I got with my Nikon Z Fc it's really not that good, but that kit lens is a lot more expensive and it shows. But, for what I paid for the Sony ZV-E10 with kit lens, it gets the job done. For product photgraphy (my artworks), I prefer the Sony, it makes more appealing shots. For filming I prefer the Nikon with kit lens, it just does a better job. If you're on a budget and want a decent camera with lens, the Sony ZV-E10 with 16mm-50mm kit lens gets the job done.

[@frenchfries8745]

How good the zfc autofocus to zv-e10 specially in low light ?

[@benjamina6915]

@@frenchfries8745 neither are great for low light with the standard kit lens, but the Z fc performs better for sure. It has a lot more options for autofocus compared to the ZV E10. While I love the ZV-E10, the Z fc is the better camera for sure. On the other hand, the range of lenses for the Sony E-mount is impressive. For vlogging, the Sony is the better option and it makes nice photos. For all round the Z fc is way better. Decent vlogging, good filming and way better photos.

[@arturpasco1246]

I really appreciate your videos! Concrete information presented in a very precise way, with a good sense of humor! Thanks to your help, there is a risk that my drum videos will be better recorded!

[@RoderickWortham]

Thank you for the vid, very informative and insightful. Bought the EV-E10 w/ Kit Lens and have sworn off using it till I got the sigma 16mm 1.4. So I've just been playing with it and learning settings and such. Now, I think I'll go ahead and record with it as I feel better about the video quality it produces, after seeing your video. Thanks a lot, and keep up the good work! Man KZbinrs (in general) have been making some good ass vids lately. No cap!

[@abhiipandey4189]

Bro instead of kit lens while buying its body what will you recommend to buy the cheapest 3rd party lens for doing all kinda photography ,suggest some lens.

[@BernardRandsMusic]

Thanks for showing the kit lense some love. I’d like to see more content with it simply because of the hate it gets.

[@FSAEntertainment]

Hows the image stablization using 16mm or 30mm with this camera?

[@HagaishiSama]

The oss that's in the Sony 16-50mm and the Sony 35mm works very well. Add a gimble and it's perfect. And seeing how its a proprietary lens your getting great autofocus

[@michaelwilburn1001]

That 50mm focal length looked really good. I just picked up the zv e10. (Right as everyone is saying the Mark II is about to come out 🤦🏾), but this is my first time using a DSLR and learning about cameras properly. I want to start making youtube videos and get good shots and photos. The examples you provide really helped me understand how to get the most out of this lens before i start investing in other lenses. So thank you

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I don't think it's coming out until next year. Some people say the summer - but I think they'll wait until 2025

[@anthonycrothers_Photography]

Thanks for sharing, just got the ZV-E10, mainly for a YT camera. I did wonder about the kit lens, but due to budget, went for it. So far so good, more than happy with it. I’m also gonna take this camera on our upcoming Mediterranean cruise, as you say, it’s light, compact and discreet. You’ve reminded me that the kit lens is equivalent to 24-70 on a full frame, so pretty much a perfect travel lens. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@will.patton]

Hey M! Just got my ZV-E10 (thanks to your influencing self :) and Sigma 16 mm f/1.4. I love your Sony APSC video series. Way to go! Keep going! Could you make a video(s) on a vlog desk setup? I'd love to see you at a desk Zooming, with a desk mount ZV-E10, boom mic, Sigma 16 mm f1.4, mounting hardware, and light arrangement. This is my first vlog/Zoom endeavor and I am curious what you would do?

[@gigihanmandarin]

You don't need a new lens for that job. Clear Image Zoom can achieve the same requirements you asked for $0

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I will try to something like that eventually, but I suggest looking at Caleb Pike from DSLR Video shooter. he has amazing setups for zoom meetings or desk setups in general kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZbHeGuCgLRpodU

[@adokapo]

I own 2 of those. It is very useful in summer not as much in winter. TBS i had one of those and Sigma 30 2.8 with me on my working Holliday and ended up shooting bunch of stuff including interview with this lens because i didn't have anything else. Didn't had any problems with IQ. It is maybe not sharpest knife, but it could be the right one sometimes. If you shoot in 4k and plan to deliver 1080p you can even use that digital zoom.

[@FilmBrain]

Don't know if this is a video idea, but the kit lens got a firmware upgrade to improve AF, just done it myself and there does seem to be an improvement. Occasionally it will flutter onto the background even when I'm close and have tracking, so hopefully that fixes that.

[@GroupIII]

I like the kit lens. It’s great for travel. You’re right it’s a great back up lens. Great video

[@mattfutures]

me and the man mark both love the lil boy zve-10. fitting mine out right now with some gear.

[@user-ij4fl2fg4u]

I totally agree. Just C$100 but it’s worth way more than that. It is so, so light. Perfect for travel. Of course, as you said you need faster lens for Low light situations.

[@brianjeemail]

LIke your vid. Just started in with the EV-E10, I'm happy with the kit, except for one thing--I can hear the lens when zooming..an uneven rattling noise. Is that what this lens does, or is it just the one that came with my camera? Otherwise, I kind like the soft look, even the rolling effect. And it's easy enough to cut the zoom shots anyway. Is there a 40-45 (mm) equivalent lens you like?

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

My kit lens came in handy when I started doing top down footage because it’s super light!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

See this is why we keep you in the comments section.

[@mon2cennes604]

Hi Mark, really great video as usual ! Actually, I was very sad when I bought my ZV-E10 as I couldn't find it in the camera + kit lens bundle, and the kit lens is crazy expensive outside of the bundle. Anyway, following your review of the Sigma 18-50 F2.8 and some real life experience, I decided to return the Sony 18-105 F4 I had initially bought to replace it with the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 (great lens by the way, I hope you'll review it someday :) ) that I chose over the Sigma because it has optical stabilization, even though it's a bit less sharp and quick to focus. I ordered it using your amazon affiliate link, so I hope it worked :) PS : no more drinking ? ;)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Very thoughtful of you thanks!! I would love to get the Tamron lens in - hopefully soon. I had some apple juice in the edit. Wools don’t like it when you drink at the kids’ park 🤣

[@SixtyTwoMikeLive]

I got the kit lens too because the price difference is negligible now the camera is a couple years old, plus £100 offers - thought why not? I'm going to save for a Sigma 16mm lens too tho.

[@davidswaroop79]

5:31 is the only thing I as a beginner came for. Thank you.

[@quirkworks4076]

I only found your channel a few days ago and it's looking like it's already going to cost me about $1600. Thanks a lot...seriously. (Not kidding, you have helped me navigate quite the mirrorless quagmire and I will save money in the long run. And my clients will never know...)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

You're gonna love it

[@outdoorfollower1822]

I hope to bump into you here in Toronto ☺️ Thank you for all the information you freely give us 😀

[@decentgarage]

Back at it again Mark! I picked up the kit lens for $60 used from marketplace and also have the sigma 16 1.4 per your recommendation. I think I'll find use for both of them for sure!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Can’t go wrong with a lens for $60!!

[@funhorizon5494]

this is exactly what i was looking for, thanks Mark

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

You're welcome!

[@maxtwinturtle830]

I agree, I still use the kit lens on my a6600. It works great for vlogging.

[@DaveSoltura]

You make a very compelling case for the kit lens! Thanks for this video!

[@lesliecarpioxo]

So helpful. Thank you for sharing your insight. I’ve been going back and forth and this has helped me decide 🖤

[@BarryJohnson]

I have to admit the kit lens looks pretty decent. Thanks for the video.

[@JUANASDRUBAL]

Hello my brother and thanks for sharing your knowledge a hug from New Jersey USA…

[@tofugoob]

So helpful! Thank you!!

[@AlfredYap]

thanks, great video. this convinced me to stay on with the kit lens until I come to known it's limitation(hvnt fully use it yet), because still a beginner user with ZV-E10.

[@ananyoscreation1719]

I'm gonna buy the ZV-E10 in January as it's not available now in my region. I'm just a beginner and i have a plan to buy 2 lenses by the end of 2022. Can you please suggest me which should i buy first and then next. i wanna shoot human, puppies,things,sceneries, and my travelling. THANKS IN ADVANCE. 💝

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The zv-e10 may take a while to buy because there are supply issues. But hopefully it will be available soon. I would suggest the Sigma 18-50 2.8 and the Sigma 16mm 1.4

[@TheSuperHeroOfLove]

Awesome another video I got to see from you Brother! Thank you so much this was great! I appreciate you and sending you lots of Love and Light! ♥🙏

[@artofjesskarp]

Hi Mark! Thanks for the video! What microphone are you using here?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Hi Jess!! The Hollyland Lark 150. It's actually on a lighting deal right now on amazon if you live in the US amzn.to/3mhoYfl

[@ayhancapan]

My favourite lens on ZV-E10.

[@ScottBrandonHoffman]

Ahhh, really surprised at how good the kit lens looks and especially in photos, really nice, did you do anything special for that? It's funny when the Sony came this week I was like damn, this camera is like a little baby, SO small haha, and that Sigma 16 F1.4 that you twisted my arm to buy looks like a Bentley on top of a VW lol, but I know that lens will be the main one because I've seen the footage! Having said that, happy to have the kit lens for the quick and easy lightweight side of things, really no excuse not to make the vids even with that one alone. Always delivering the content with the laugh out loud moments, that's why I appreciate you more than the talking head, look at my KZbinrs ha! Keep it up my bro, your channel is growing and your engagement is through the roof, big things coming your way and well deserved! PS: Do you have a gear list anywhere or a start up list for in studio and vlogging? Trying to figure out what I actually NEED vs want everything that I see. Looking for on the studio side, a good desk top light, (I'm in a temp place right now sitting at a desk, so something that can fill up the frame with good lightint but not a big floor light just yet), tripod for the desktop camera when doing lives and sitting vlogs. I know I need the 4K HDMI thing, I have the Shure SM7B for mic right now which should be cool. Anything else not sure? Then for Vlogs and shooting around, a tripod/handle thingy (yeah I'm high tech), I have the Go wireless, and then thought I'd get a lav to plug into those or shotgun mic for closer to camera? Don't need to list all these, but would love to see you add a gear I use section to your description like all the big dogs. :-) And for starting up with the ZV E-10 etc. Having said all that, you rock my brother, keep up the epic content and humor, good stuff!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’ll try putting some things together. Make sure to check our Caleb Pike from DSLR VIDEOSHOOTER - he has a ton of cool setups for desktops!!

[@ScottBrandonHoffman]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Cool man, yeah I think I've seen some of his stuff, but he isn't funny like my Canadian friend haha, I'll check him out. As far as Vlogging and outdoor stable shots any recommendations for regular size tripod for shots like you did in the alley, and small ones that convert into a handle and then mini tripod? And favorite mics? I think I saw your wireless set up, you use any shotgun mics as well or just your wireless and lapel mic? I see a lot of people talking about the Deity and Rode. Like I said before, I have the Rode Go mics which I could always get a lapel mic for more distant shots, but thinking vlogging and walking around, maybe a shotgun might be better? Anyway, enough questions dammit! Appreciate you man.

[@fabianpetrescu]

Hi Mark! First of all, thanks a lot for all the effort you put into your videos or perhaps there is no effort and you are a natural. Either way, I appreciate you from Barcelona, Spain. I have two questions as a fresh ZV-E10 owner w kit lens. In this video, are you using any PP and if yes ,which ones or what is the colouring process if any as I want this exact look. Secondly, were you recording here with steady shot and active stabilisation on or everything off an ran through Catalyst? Thanks!

[@zenphotocraftmedia8326]

It's not a bad lens . For photography but would nice a bit wider and more length to zoom in n out

[@Lauragraceh]

Hi! Thanks so much for this video - super helpful! What mic are you using here please? You mentioned a wireless set up? :)

[@RuXsel]

Get a 40.5mm nd filter and ur good for morning shots..u get toneh without bumping shutter speed and iso

[@codykonior]

I really liked this review, and your way of presenting and attitude.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!!

[@johnmorony6307]

Beautiful backdrop you chose!

[@KPGuitarStudios]

Steve got me! Where was Dougie and the trusty kit lens to film all the action? 😛

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

He was too busy filing my face!!

[@greg6509]

Great info and I love the humor you got yourself another subscriber!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Awesome - thanks!!

[@ArifKhan.]

I use this lens as a lens cap. lol But it's also one of the better kit lenses when you compare to other camera systems. If low light is not a big requirement, this is a fantastic little (day time) travel lens. Good vid sir. you earned a new sub. :)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!!

[@ItsGibsy]

Any recommendations on settings for low light? I own a Sony ZV-E10 and plan on recording down the line at a event called Halloween Horror Nights. In which I am outside, in the dark most of the night. Are there any settings I should consider or lenses I should consider for that event?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you should get the sigma 16mm 1.4 amzn.to/3GFbbcS keep it simple for best results. Set picture profile to Off. use auto WB set your aperture to 1.4 and your shutter to 1/50 (if shooting 24 or 25fps) you can try auto ISO but try to keep your ISO lower than 4000

[@ItsGibsy]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Ah okay thank you for the advice

[@unquestionabletv]

Is that the lowest the f stop goes at 50mm 3:22 ? Also do you know roughly how many feet or meters you were away from the camera at that point? Thinking of picking two of these up for close up shots in a podcast.

[@OmidJamil]

😂😂😂 I Might Learn from Others In The Field But I Will Get Bored But Here I Learn And I Enjoy Too Learning So Thank You Sir Appreciate Your Work 😊

[@pujapramanik8455]

Should I use leeming lut in sigma 16 mm for color correct? And are you using it in this video with kit lense?

[@danfenixcinema8342]

Very fun video man XD, also good review !

[@pratikkhadka253]

Just a thought have you heard of fda-ev1mk that sony used to produce few year back would it work for new now a year old zev10 🤔 💭

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It might work - but it costs $600 and the camera is only $700 - so it's a steep price to pay for a viewfinder.

[@pratikkhadka253]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis this is exactly reason why I mentioned Just a thought before the question smart move right 😅😅

[@igorbankovic78]

Good lens for start filming and learning.

[@paramveersingh9563]

Sir, just for Instagram reels/ pictures of myself . What would you recommend sony zve10 with kit lens or Fujifilm x100vi?

[@muralidhar1815]

Man your so funny 🤣🤣 I laughed so hard at 5:46 (when you said some random name Steve & before ignore that you’ve(audience/viewers) you’ve got the goood subject which is your face 😂😂) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 what a sarcastic Monk you Are! 😂😂 cheers 🍻 bro

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣🤣🍺

[@draxxicek]

I can see the rolling shutter. My wife does not see rolling shutter. Most of my clients do not notice any rolling shutter, but me, being mostly used to GH5, after I bought a ZV-EDoug, I can really spot the trademark Sony a6xxx rubber jello effect on many youtube channels and not just during panning, this applies to moving hands, heads etc…it’s just ever slightly there BTW I have also pimped out my ZVe with a cage, shoulder rig and a NP-F charger w/dummy and now it looks even more “pro” than a my S5 without a cage :)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yes - rolling shutter is there on the Sony apsc lineup for sure. And it’s true most people wouldn’t notice it. It’s one of the goals of the channel to help people mitigate any potential jello effects by talking about using the camera for its strengths and avoiding situations you’d find rolling shutter. I love my GH5 still!!

[@snitzelll3710]

That 50mm jumpscare tho

[@The_Master]

I thought that was Steve coming down the stairs behind you. Great review!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I was almost murdered.

[@sumangoswami2620]

Can you make a comparison between this and the sigma 16mm f1.4???

[@lekinguitarrista8445]

great content man I have been watching your videos all night long. Which lense do you recommend for this camera for Low Light Video? Thanks

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

sigma 16mm 1.4 or the new Sony 15mm 1.4 👍

[@rbheedu]

Hey Mark! Would the sigma 18-50 f 2.8 be a big upgrade from this one in terms of sharpness and image quality? Main use would be social media content, thank you!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes. you will see a not able improvement won’t be sigma, especially the 2.8 and 50mm

[@UofTguy]

I'm brand new to cameras and just picked up the ZVE10 for real estate videos, and to capture my new daughter's baby years. The camera came w/ the kit lens and the Sigma 16mm. Can someone tell me when I would want to use one over the other?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you want to use the sigma as much as you can. Much sharper lens, better in lowlight. but you would use the kit lens if you need that zoom range or at 50mm for taking head and shoulder pics of people in sunlight.

[@UofTguy]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks for the reply! Liked and subscribed. I'm going on a beach vacation next wk. Should I just bring the sigma and leave the kit lense at home?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I would take the kit too - it's so small and light. But you're going to want an ND filter for the Sigma in the sunshine. I like this one - cheap and great: amzn.to/3NHYDph Make sure you get the 67mm filter size

[@FC-py6xk]

Awesome review of the kits lens!! Quick Question - If you're using this kit lens to make talking head videos indoor, where you put turn the Steady Shot to OFF, then do you think the 16mm wide angle that it would provide is good for talking head videos, or do you think it would be too cropped in?? I'm brand new to creating Videos btw, so I don't want to buy a more expensive lens, if it's not necessary at this point.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the 16 will be wide enough. just start with that

[@BBoyZVF]

you do not have the nifty fifty look at 30 mm on the apsc. you have the same distance to the subject but the look is still of a 30 mm...hate when people get that wrong. But still it was a quite helpful video for me :) thank you keep up the good work ´

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yes - same look out of focus area and distortion as a 30 - but field of view in terms of framing is more accurate

[@Siblove7]

Thanks for a great channel, just managed to get my hands on the ZV-E10 but body only cause the kit was sold out. My intention is to use it for travel/daily/run and gun/b-roll/snapshot camera that I'm not too afraid to carry around. I was thinking of a pancake but the 20mm f2.8 doesn't seem to perform much better than the kit? I'm intending to get the 18-105 for more specific shots and filming but when it comes to a smaller lens I want to have something that I can bring the camera with me daily. What would you guys suggest? Size matters a lot for me and the smaller the better, but still give some quality shots. I know I'm asking for a lot but hoping to get some ideas ofthe closest option..

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The asthma 18-50 f2.8 is calling your name. It’s super small, sharp as a tack, and can do macro (closeup) shots. geni.us/yNHvj I actually did a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/a52ThmuwbNF9lck

[@Siblove7]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks for fast reply and tip! Man, that looks like a great lens but it's about 5 times longer than my Canon 40mm 2.8 pancake I've been running for years. Just turned to Sony and was hoping to find something similar for a pocket sized camera. Bokeh is not soo much of importance with my daily pocket camera, mostly stills of landscapes and buildings during daylight, and then I'll bring the 18-105 (or this Sigma!) with me when I need a zoom and fixed aperture for more specific shots. Maybe I'll survive with the Sony 20mm 2.8 if I stay around f8 all day and the corners will be somewhat sharp? Have you done a test on the 20mm Zv-E10 kombo? Thanks again!

[@Innuband]

Great review! I just wished you filmed some footage indoor with low light, though!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The zv-e10 and the kit lens will be ok in lowlight, but you really want to try and avoid a very lowlight situation with that setup. That’s why I mentioned in the video to sit in front of a window of you don’t have a light. Decent lighting is the key to good footage - no matter the lens.

[@bondgabebond4907]

Great video. As you stated you are filming yourself with the kit lens. Are you still using film? If so is it super 8?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I actually string together 24 Kodak insta pics every second

[@dianewebb1855]

In a pinch it’s ok, as long as your lighting is good it will work well. I opted for the 16mm 2.8 prime and the 50mm 1.4 too. They are my to lenses for the zv-e10. I have a 24-120mm 4.5 that came as a kit lens with a nikon dslr i have and had it on shelf for a couple years didn’t even think about it until another friend mentioned they’d been using it at events we were working. Was surprised how great that kit lens has been. Still using it today.

[@joshtuttle843]

"Lets say there was a murder over there. murder. Ohh look, there was a murder over there! lets get a close up on the murderers face. Ahh we got him. we got him, Steve. Aghh, Steve the murderer, don't try to get away from my versatile lens."

[@legendarytoys]

What would you say be a good micro lens for this camera?

[@realtorroshan]

When bought together the Camera 📷 the kit lens costs nothing. I regret listening 👂 to too many KZbinrs…many situations I need not everything blurr. With sigma 16mm it amazing but I wish I also have the kit lens for all things focused.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The kits lens is great to have. But you can achieve the same result to get all things in focus. Just raise your aperture to f5.6 or f8 and everything will be in focus on the sigma.

[@realtorroshan]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis right on man. I do that all the time on my iPhone 12 promax portrait mode for photos … duh 🙄 I need to find that on Sony ZV menu… so much learning left.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@realtorroshan Not the menu - the front dial. As long as you’re in aperture priority mode “A” or Manual mode “M” on the camera - the front dial will adjust the aperture (fstop) from 1.4 to f16. 👍

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

But the zv-10 actually does have a feature that will do that automatically for you as well. On the top of the camera the C1 button - which make the background go in focus or out of focus. It will be handy for you.

[@realtorroshan]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis hey man with these types of insights you will soon be The Dr. ZV

[@Ibz87]

Fantastic video mate. Very helpful. Subbed

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Awesome, thank you!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Hi Mark. Thanks for sharing your points on the Sony ZV E10 Kit Lens. I've recently bought the ZV E10, but I'm quite overwhelmed with all its features, and parameters to set up... I've done some test footage, and I'm struggling with having the full background in focus.. For instructional videos I sometimes need to have the full frame clear, without the blurry background. How can I solve this? Thank you.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

When your fstop is low, the background will be blurry. So put your camera in aperture priority “A” and set the fstop to f8. everything will be sharp

[@GuitarNTabs]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis - Thanks for getting back to me, I greatly appreciate it! I will definitely give that a go, thanks, I'm pleased to hear your response. So f8 is the "magical" number, in this case? A good middle of the road setting? Cheers.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@GuitarNTabs It’s not really middle of the road - the F8 will be the lens pretty much at it’s sharpest. Lenses usually look really sharp around F8. But for you specifically in your case, it will increase the depth of field so the whole scene will be in focus. Landscape photographers shoot usually between f8-f11 on aps-c cameras to keep everything sharp and in focus. But for portraits or model shots, people usually want a blurry background and set their cameras to f1.8 or similar

[@GuitarNTabs]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis - You're a lifesaver, thank you so much! Your help is greatly appreciated, and I will give that a go, next time I fire up the ZV-E10. I can understand that, and I will keep that in mind, but when you say that f8 is pretty much the sharpest the lens will get, is that something you've found out, or is that the general way of lenses.. I'm sadly a total newbie when it comes to these newer cameras.. Thank you.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@GuitarNTabs In general with lenses. They are sharper when measured. Between f5.6-and f8 generally.

[@silent2104]

If I want to buy only buy one lens for indoor videography and outdoor photography for sony ZVE10, what would be the lens? And thanks a lot for this useful information.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

probably the 18-50 f2.8 from Sigma.

[@stopme3115]

Thanks for the video, I'm confused between zve10 18-105 and the new zv1 m2, I make vlogs in nature like camping and cooking, my budget is 1200$ what do you think is better for me? I really like zve10 but I'm afraid I can get too much rolling shutter when I move the cam ,Thanks in advance

[@tommytompk]

Thanks for this video Mr Mark Bennett

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

You are very welcome

[@sunshine78939]

One question.. whats settings did you use for your video?

[@dastreak2152]

At 6:12 you have the real test, great vid

[@fcbvipnvh]

i like video, I have a sony a6300 + kit lens, currently I'm planning to buy a sel 35 f1.8 lens, so do you think I should sell the kit lens? or keep it? Thanks for replying

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I like the kit lens as a backup

[@goe-perfumes-man]

Thanks soo much from Colombia excellent

[@decentgarage]

Good evening Mark. I have a video request or maybe you can point in to someone who has done this video. I'd like to learn how to better understand all the autofocus settings on my zve10. How do it get those cool up close shots that shift focus to objects of different depth? How do I keep the camera from constantly searching for something to focus on when I'm just getting a wide angle shot of me working in the garage? Any tips?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I'll try to do some stuff on the focus modes - but look into enabling tracking. You hold you r finger on the object you want tracked on the screen and it will stay with that object

[@decentgarage]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis K I'll give that a whirl and see what comes of it. I didn't really notice it till I speed up some of my footage to 400% or so and you can really see it focus and defocus over and over again.

[@geopapa80]

This footage looks great to me. I don't use the kit lens much, but i think for 100$ it's a no brainer as a backup.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Definitely 👍

[@kurtmanderbach8164]

Have you reviewed the sony 18-105 F4...OSS? I bought this over the sigma 18 - 50 because of the powered zoom and OSS. Do you have any opinions either way on this Sony lens? I also have the sigma 16mm 1.4 which is just killer. I'm still learning how to do this and you are my go-to guy for Sony cameras. I really appreciate how good of a teacher you are for the nerdy stuff. Must be all that apple juice. Natural sugars are good for the brain. I'm a ZV E10 owner and still learning. Keep up the good work. If you bump into Geddy and Alex, tell them Kurt from Pennsylvania says hello! LOL

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I haven’t reviewed the 18-105 but it’s such a great and versatile lens. I’ll say his to Geddy and Alex. Keep that lens closer to your heart

[@kurtmanderbach8164]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Hey ya know…All the world’s a stage!

[@andrewrollason959]

Hi, great video, I'm loving your content as a beginner . Going to get this camera with 10-18 mm power zoom lens. I'm going to be creating a fishing channel, so lot's of different conditions to contend with as well as close up work for rig tying demonstrations etc. What reasonably priced lenses would you recommend please?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The sigma 18-50 - it is a great lens at a good price and can do macro shots (very close up) www.amazon.com/18-50mm-F2-8-DC-Contemporary-Sony/dp/B09JVBB36L/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=IB1W2ZQL8ZKQ&keywords=sigma+18-50mm+f2.8+sony&qid=1647543960&sprefix=ssigma+%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-3

[@andrewrollason959]

Thank you Mark, I'll take a look :)

[@jessongraju6553]

Can we use this kit lens for human portraits with good good Bokeh seperation.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

F you zoom all the way to 70 and use f5.6 you can get some separation, but not as much as you might like unless your background is pretty far away. I would suggest the Sony 85mm 1.8 for the best results. It’s also a very affordable lens in terms of full frame

[@jessongraju6553]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you for replying sir 🥰.I don't have too much money to spend. But I'm passionate about photography and I'm a huge Sony fan. I am trying to collect some money for taking this one. Maybe an upgraded version in future.

[@arionotta2259]

what audio wireless clip on you use it? thanks

[@MACDRONEPRODUTORA]

Thanks for your honest. I usually shot drone footage for clients and sometimes interior shots with my osmo pocket 1 and cel+gimbal. I lost a couple of jobs not having a pro camera. Do you think for interior shots and low light conditions (restuarant party) the lens kit would do a better job then my cel or OP? Sorry if sounds a dumb question.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It will do a MUCH better job if you get the camera with a lens like the Sigma 30mm 1.4. You really want a lens like that for low light conditions

[@MACDRONEPRODUTORA]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you!