Low Light Test f3.5 vs f2.8 vs f1.8 | Ultimate Comparison (The Power of Fast Lenses)

This is a low light test comparison between different aperture modes ranging from f3.5 down to f1.7. For these tests I used the Panasonic Lumix G9 and the Leica 15mm f1.7. The purpose of this video was to discover how much more light you get with a fast glass, because often we buy a camera with a kit lens that has an aperture of f/3.5 and we wonder how much light of a difference would give me f2.8 or f2.5 or f.1.8 etc. I hope you find this video interesting, enjoy!
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[@thevisi0naryy]

Wasn't expecting such a big jump from 2.8 to 1.8.

[@Nightball12]

Literally the perfect video I was looking to compare 3.5 to 1.7. Even 2.8 makes a big difference. Thanks man.

[@bystanderprod]

couldn't find anyone online making an aperture comparison video for lighting purposes and it blows my mind now that I see what an insane difference it makes! why is there no one else talking about this???? THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS

[@MeetModi]

It looks like at first it's going to be night time now it looks it's like 5 am😂

[@thatsreallyamoon]

What a simple, quick, and yet useful video. People need this!

[@weldersandblaster]

Henry, great comparisons. No wasted talking or intros. I loved it. Thanks buddy.

[@AlphaCentauri24]

The difference between 2.8 & 1.8 is more than I expected. Please do a similar test for full frame too. Thanks for the video.

[@some_one_2_3]

Henri that was a perfect video, I've search around so much for simple aperture comparisons. It's finally clear now. Thank you!

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nikkojoson]

I've been looking for this comparison for a year. thank you!

[@stefanpetrov8]

Great video, finally someone to not only explain but show direct comparsion.

[@JeronimoAmbience]

One of the best comparisons I have seen! Well done! Very useful for me

[@fromthecabana1811]

Thank you so much! This was the best at showing me the differences!

[@StudiumEntropii]

Excellent video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!

[@afridixd6159]

A very very good explained video with good enough quality. Hats off!

[@mark_barrentine]

Three years after posting, your video it is still very relevant. I was looking for a light comparison see how much brighter an image is if ISO and shutter speed remains constant, but the aperture varies and yours was the only I could find. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on the Sony a6700 with the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8. I can also get $150 USD off the Sony 15mm f1.4 G by bundling the purchase with the camera, but was questioning this add as to how much more capability I would have in taking images and videos under very low light conditions. The examples you provided indeed showed a very noticeable improvement when going from f2.8 to f1.4.

[@rocheuro]

hey actually there's no many particular videos about aperture and light comparison one next to each other. nice to see it on one slide!. thanks for the vid. kudos!

[@kevinsjournal]

This is an excellent comparison, thanks so much for making this!

[@soxxks]

Beautiful video. Helped me understand aperture a lot more as someone new to cameras.

[@chrisberner]

Amazing video, super useful, informative and straight to the point. Thank you so much!

[@abdulmiah1415]

Very good video and very easy to understand the comparisons. Thankyou

[@dygmore]

This is only one video on KZbin, where show this type comparison in low light. Thank You so much ❤

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taufiqurrahmanakmal8204]

Wow thanks for the video, now i can imagine the difference. Glad you make this video bro. Keep it up!!!👍👍👍👍

[@desishala]

dude , keep on making videos, trust me you will go big on youtube, you have that in you... trust me your content is just amazing

[@KnottyKev]

Perfect explanation, you did a great job at distinguishing the differences. This is exactly what I was looking for! Great video, thank you 🙏🏽

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@CanoeTheNorth]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the video. Nice work!

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad to hear it!

[@stantonhuizenga]

Awesome video. Exactly the information I was looking for while shopping for the next lens for my G9. Thanks Henri!

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

[@bad2000ta]

Henri, that was a great comparison! I have been looking for a new lens for low light and I was thinking that f2.8 would be OK, but seeing the difference down to f1.7 was amazing! Thanks!

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@user-if4jg6ul9o]

@@HenriUnzip great video, I have an Canon R5 and was wondering should I get the 24 to 70 2.8 with imaging stabilization or the 28 to 70 f2 without stabilization. Is the stabilization worth the loss of a stop of aperture with the R5 having ibis in camera. I also have the 35mm 1.8!is lens

[@FreeLensImage]

Thats what i was lookin for!🔥🔥

[@vusumuziny]

Nice information buddy...straight to the point.

[@akulatu2720]

this is the comparison video that I looking for.. goodjob mate 👍

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad you liked it!

[@BiaasyKonto]

Thanks man great video

[@ohjajohh]

Nice comparison between different apertures!

[@Myoksha]

Never seen someone explain this better than this. You got a new subscriber.

[@HenriUnzip]

Myoksha Glad it helped and THANKS!

[@RogueSplice]

You get a big thumbs up for this video. Well done.👍

[@MrGrombletromble]

Thanks Henri this was a great comparison between different apertures!

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HXYZZZ]

Excellent video an right to the point . Thank you.

[@atreyuf]

Great work! Thanks!

[@vivek9chavan]

Short and very informative 🙏🏼🙌🏽

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gracekiteba]

I just got all what is needed as lens info. Thank you

[@Rishimaniaualakh]

Short, well informed, easy to understand and very simple 🙏🏻 well made video bro 👍🏻

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad you liked it, cheers!

[@professionalpotato4764]

Thanks for the video! You're the only one who actually does proper testing! I'm thinking of buying the G9 with the 2 f2.8 zooms. I shoot travel/food photos/videos for my company. Hopefully that will be good enough. Maybe when I earn a bit more I'll get the 10-25mm f1.7. I was so excited about the R6 but full frame is sooo expensive and big.

[@professionalpotato4764]

@@eduardocardona6608 Yeah. Shouldn't be a problem. For shots where I needed everything in focus, if I was using ff, I would have to stop down to f8 or f10 and raise the ISO anyway. I can get f/1.4 primes which have enough bokeh for most purposes.

[@user-lv2lo1gb7z]

Amazing video bro!

[@GrantNicolLovesMemes]

this is definitely help me make the decision to get a f/1.8 prime instead of a f/2.8 zoom. thanks!

[@MrVaultBoy87]

Such a helpful guide man. It made my mind about replacing my Canon 18-55mm stock lens. Thanks.

[@theanglohouse601]

Great video! Thanks!

[@TheLifeOfMartin]

I liked your video the most out of all others I saw try to explain it lol. and yours had less views. You deserve more on this video, man.

[@ziga551]

the best Video in KZbin about aperture 👍

[@DariusTri]

Clear and straight to the point, great vid

[@HenriUnzip]

Thanks for watching!

[@calvinwilliams1919]

Amazing vid, thanks bro

[@cityguyx]

Thank you. Definitely a needed video!

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShekharMine]

My 1 year search ended here. Take a bow 🙇‍♂️

[@a_n_u_r_o_o_p]

Thanks for the Video.. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Robert-noir]

Most systems have affordable 50mm f/1.8 options. Great video! Exactly what I was looking for

[@pf4773]

fantastic practical video!!! I needed it...sigma f2.8 10-18mm vs. Sony 11mm F1.8

[@justlouiswood]

The perfect video, answered everything

[@brendan4956]

Great vid!

[@luisfmts]

Great content!

[@WolverineOfficial]

thank you soo much for the help ♥

[@LucyCroww]

Amazing explanation🔥thank you very much 🙏🏻🙌 this video really help me a lot . ♥️

[@HenriUnzip]

You're welcome 😊

[@Fidelisinspire]

Excellent video. I’m getting the 1.8 for my old T6

[@gardenst4398]

Wonderful..I showed to my children to understand about lens..they said never they go with above1.8🤣 keep up good work

[@mattddrums1]

Super helpful thanks

[@VineetKumar-js1do]

Exactly what I was looking for.

[@CarlitoeGames]

thank you so much! this video was better than expected! i can show this to my parents that say my iphone is at least as good as the camera i bought.

[@bladel9]

Thank you!

[@RangKlos]

nice one thank you!

[@madeonearth3429]

very nice video homie.. we need more filmmakers ;)

[@Gallienus53]

Very useful I was thinking of a GoPro but it goes to F2.8 vs a TG-6 which goes to F2.0 for low light photography.

[@povertytaretv]

Thank you great video

[@TrailAmbience]

What a nice video! I'm 2 years late but, question. What were the settings for the natural profile you used in this video? Did you leave it to default or lower saturation and sharpness? Thank you

[@AB-sy6xq]

This video rlly good

[@coltonmonroe9824]

thank you!

[@armandCodes]

Amazing video, thanks a lot

[@HenriUnzip]

Glad you liked it!

[@amiramirrtj9327]

so helpful

[@binjabdu]

Very good video

[@infoboss99]

Thank you for video, Henri. What smartphone better choose for ultra wide recording? Inside of rooms and so on (with much light from ceiling in the room) With price around 1000 US dollars for it )

[@retopo99]

amazing, now i know my next lens will be f1.8, thnx a lot

[@KBENTERTAINMENTMEDIA]

Amazing video

[@gadgetphilosophy8290]

Great video man

[@HenriUnzip]

Appreciate it

[@chadj.w.anderson5473]

Absolutely excellent overview of aperture and shitter speeds! I am glad to have my iPhone for snapshots but it still doesn't replace big glass and big sensors.

[@nunusthirst167]

Yes very good diarrhea speeds!

[@Yoko.Kurama]

Thanks bro

[@RossPower7]

Amazing video man, very helpful as always! Thank you, I would love to get into making videos like these, any advice? I already have a lot of knowledge on cameras and everything related

[@HenriUnzip]

Hi Ross, thanks! Advice.. pick a topic that you think you can talk all day and make videos about that even if no one watches, you still do it, stick to your passion and enjoy it.

[@RossPower7]

@@HenriUnzip 🙌🏼🙏🏼 writing ideas right now, thank you so much

[@diogopinheiro5337]

Nice Vid

[@Hasnain.012]

best video for ever

NEW SUB! if I get the g9 + Lumix 25mm f1.7, which other lens would you recommend me to compliment it for videos? Would the 42.5mm would be a good idea then? I would prefer to take advantage of the dual IS (on a budget lens and also another lens in a mid budget)

[@HenriUnzip]

Thanks for the sub! The 42.5mm would be great for photography portraits. Don't forget that the G9 has a 2X crop factor when compared to a 35 mm full frame. You can take advantage of the dual IS with the 12-35mm f2.8 (mid-budget) very popular lens among MFT system and is a great lens, plus gives you head room for wide shots and close-ups. Regarding your pre choice 25mm f1.7 (equivalent to 50mm), I'd advise you to have a look at the 20mm f1.7 which is known as the pancake, extremely light, image quality on top, no distortion (costs around $250). This is a combo that sets you in a comfortable video zone. Hope it helps

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

how much is the difference from f4 to f2.8? I have a Sony FX30 and a Sony f4 lens. The fastest zoom (I do video only) I can find is f2.8...I wonder how much better it would be...? thanks

[@coolman4ny10]

perfect. 1.8 apeture and below is the best for clubs/ night filming. weddings. receptions etc.. im shooting on a nikon d3200. just bought it with a basic f3.5 at its lowest but amazon has a beautiful 1.8 lens for $100

[@lushisokoli2439]

I'm so happy to hear to see this great video,You're right,It's just too much for me because I can't understand all it,Your job's really very hectic Thank you so much,

[@HenriUnzip]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@williebrown3125]

A bro thanks for that well done

[@sphereatmo]

This video has just helped me alot .. you are a very good & decent & useful being. 🤟🧡🏳️

[@HenriUnzip]

Happy to hear that!

[@Mirsab]

This is what I wanted

[@danyakbar8497]

Hi bro,i have simple question..which is better in low light? F2.2 or F2.8?

[@Yoko.Kurama]

Do you have any experience with 1 inch sensor cameras? im surprised how bad iPhone looks with the fast aperture

[@eonwalk]

Please give me the setting for low light at 4k60. 30fps is bad for walking video..

[@pf4773]

I'm still torn between the sony 11mm and the sigma 10-18mm, with the sigma at f2.8 and the sony at 1.8. Your video is so clear, and the best I've seen on showing the differences between 1.8 and 2.8. Showing a shot of the lens openings is unreal-it's shocking how much difference there is between 2.8 and 1.8. I love the zoom capabilities and, yes, decent 2.8 setting on the sigma, but wow, the 1.8 f on the sony 11mm is so tempting:)!

[@robertnelson9621]

Can you review the 7Artisans lenses? I cannot afford a Leica lens.

[@CarlosJavierRamirezOstos]

excelent

[@Hok0ri]

Using a f4 rn wonder what the 1.8 would look like when it comes in

[@guwahatinagar3099]

Love you bro👍👌💘❤💖 Please next video 1.2f

[@olddavidwho7313]

So the lower the f, better for low light? Im thinking about buying sony 35mm f2.8 zeiss and everyone say its great for low light and not i understand nothing..