Is This a Good First Lens For The S5II? Sigma 18-50mm?

[@michaelgreenvideo]

There is one thing that I noticed I cut out of the video, which is this is perhaps just the lens that I want so I could just be biased! To have this on my gimble, shooting 50fps but still getting a fairly wide angle and the 75mm on the other end when needed would be so helpful!!! Could almost do the whole day on this one set up.

[@cedartreefilms]

Nice ideas in this video, I have always wondered about this lens on my s5iix and sigma fp. liked and subbed!

[@michaelgreenvideo]

Cheers buddy, I appreciate that you saw that really it’s an idea. One thing I didn’t also account for is that also this camera has a 1.4 crop in the high stabilisation mode, so even when not filming in 50fps or with the apsc crop on this lens might still be usable - will need testing

[@mariuszp.15]

If you shoot only 60fps it will be good choice.. But I think that 20-60 will be better option when you take photos and making 30 fps video.

[@deepak_EPS]

Please make a video on upcoming lumix camera S1H mark ii Release date and its specifications

[@1bertoimagemaker]

How good is the autofocus?

[@cocothecat8491]

Please let me know this, something that I am not able to verify anywhere. For using APSC lens on Full frame, would we still be able to shoot 4k24 and 4k30 with this lens or not? There are already so less videos on using APSC lenses on L Mount and that is why its so hard to get this information. Even 2-3 creators, including you, who have created these videos dont talk about 4k24 and 4k30 working with this lens.

[@michaelgreenvideo]

@@cocothecat8491 Yes you can, you can set the APSC crop on separate to other settings. The impact on image quality is another question and I would have to test, but yes, you can

But what about the kit lens?

[@michaelgreenvideo]

I live in the UK so events are always indoors and not very well lit, so I personally need lenses that are bright and do not vary, so if I had a choice, though I do like the 20-60mm lens, I think I would still get the 18-70mm. But it's a good point! It's ultimately the same argument though on why get the 24 - 70mm? It's also almost the same. There are obvious advantages of a 24-70 that the 20 - 60 doesn't have. I have a wedding coming up so might be buying this lens to run on the gimble, so will likely share some tests.

[@5750mike]

Interesting video. I never new this lens existed until now. It seems strange for an L mount lens to only cover an APS-C sized sensor. I personally wouldn't recommend this as a first lens on any Lumix full frame camera for 2 main reasons: - It negates the whole point and advantage of having a full frame camera in the first place (might as well go with a M43 camera like the GH5/6/7) - The equivalent 27-75 focal length in APS-C mode is too telephoto to be used as a general all round lens - meaning no capturing wide shots in a tight space.

[@michaelgreenvideo]

@@5750mike cheers dude? Generally people are recommended 24-70mm which would be even more telephoto when shooting 50fps. However, one also thing to think about is the cropping that also happens with the image stability with these cameras. The crop is also 1.4 so this lens will also accommodate for that. But honestly, this is more of a video to debate, so interesting to get your recommendations on what will avoid the telephoto? Would you recommend the 16-28 full frame lens instead? But I think for a starting lens it’s great, with the aim to upgrade when you can rather then upgrading the body and the lenses later on when you want to move to full frame?

[@digitalcos]

Just shot my third feature film using this lens. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKGvoJyAq69opLssi=GleFEL-Rr45n2pWa

[@michaelgreenvideo]

Did you honestly use the 18-50mm for this?? What made you choose this lens?

[@iamkubrick]

No this is dreadful advice and you’ll waste your money on something that has zero resale value. Only ever buy full frame lenses from now on - crop sensor is on the way out.

[@michaelgreenvideo]

Appreciate you adding to the convo 💪🏻 One thing I didn’t also account not also factor was the 1.4 crop with the high image stability on. This again adds to the potential value to this lens as could even work without even having the APSC crop on! So 27-75 f2.8 with all the nasty cropping this camera does could be great! But really, needs serious testing. There are some other good reviews out there for this lens, worth checking out! Cheers

[@Treborray]

Is this a good lens for talking head?

[@michaelgreenvideo]

@@Treborray I would check other reviews for sure, I want to get my hands on one to review more thoroughly

[@michaelgreenvideo]

But yes you can, you just need to turn on the apsc c crop when filming 25 fps

[@michaelgreenvideo]

You thinking about this one?

[@Treborray]

@@michaelgreenvideo thank you!

[@Treborray]

@@michaelgreenvideo I’m thinking about grabbing the ZVE10 Mark ii. I’m trying to make sure I do my research on good lens before I make the purchase.