Is Sony Losing To 3rd Party - Sony 30mm f1.8 vs Meike 35mm f2

[@funtaril]

2:30 man, I love that you give us time to have a really good look at side-by-sides and aren't just cutting away after 3 seconds as most comparisons do (also we get more time with your pretty face which is equally important)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yeah. when I watch these types of vids I usually like to have a longer look than a lot of people give me 🤣

[@philipkeds328]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Great video Mark! I know I asked a couple months ago. Do you think you could make a short video (or even community post?) about setting up the A6700 to act like product showcase mode? And even map it to a custom button? I'm sure many others would love to know as well. I use my A6700 for product reviews, so it would definitely come in handy. Thanks!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yup - posted in community now 👍

[@JonatanCastro]

I'm here for the comparisons between handsome guy 1 and handsome guy 2

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you’ve come to the right place!!

[@2curmudgeons]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I thought you were talking about me:)

[@TechnoboyAman]

Nice one 😂 🎉

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

I could still recall once upon a time, Sony attemped to protect the RX1, and there would not be a 35mm f/1.8 allowed to be made for E-mount. After Sony discontinued the RX1 and signaled for the age of too many 35mm to begin, now we have 35mm f/2 or f/1.8 from Sony, Sigma, Samyang, Viltrox, TTArtisan, Yongnuo, and now from Meike.

[@wakeywarrior]

I’ve concluded as the Chinese move in that many of the lenses were grossly overpriced. I mean I paid $1000 for the Sony 20mm F1.8 and it pulses like hell when autofocusing.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it does put pressure on the big boys to be flawless,

[@Soundwave857]

I never had pulsing issues with my 20 1.8. Are you using AF-S? If yes that's the reason, AF-S uses Phase detection and then contrast detection to make absolutely sure it is in focus resulting in pulsing.

[@wakeywarrior]

@@Soundwave857 use AFS C. It pulses quite a bit, well known issue, see Dustin Abbot review for example. Seems to do it more in very bright environs.

[@braixeninfection6312]

The difference a name can make. It's amazing to have seen the third party lens get this good in only like 6 years since I got into photography!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

It’s funny to see how close this Meike 35mm f2 is with the Lumix 35mm f1.8. They perform very similarly. Same behaviour in terms of sharpness and both lenses have the warping distortion when racking focus from minimum to far close distances. Great video as always buddy!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks, Luca!! Great insight

[@2curmudgeons]

Still loving your channel! Great info as always!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!!

[@MrPatator]

Great videos as usual, it's a real pleasure to following this channel 👍

[@fotogeeker1390]

Big save! Just grabbed the meike 35mm f2 after watching the comparison vid, Thumbs up, Mark!

[@randomcommenterurl]

As a photographer I know how expensive it can be to hire such good looking models. Please support 🙏

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

he’s also so high maintenance

[@ShinigamiArts69]

The comparison 😂 we needed for decade

[@JadeBuaya]

hope you can also compare the meike 35 to yongnuo 35f2, also a 199ish priced lens.

[@GilbertTV]

most of my lenses are 3rd party , Smayang ,Sigma & Viltrox in my bag , this looks a good pick this Meike 35

[@theIronmerchant]

Wow full frame too. I believe I’ll have to get one.

[@PeterCrosbyIII]

That Meike looks pretty good. So hard to tell from watching a video though.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

true - always good to try one in real life

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Mark! Thanks for making it. I love that you are featuring budget lenses. There is plenty of potential in the third party e-mount ecosystem. Meike, Viltrox, Yongnuo, Sirui... they're all putting out good stuff. Are G Masters better? Of course they are. They're SUPPOSED to be. But if you're a lens manufacturer, and the closest comparisons to your products are the Sony first-party lenses, then that's pretty good company to keep.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

So many great options!!

[@Haiaf_Ezzaldeen]

Is it possible to try the Sony ZV-E10 II camera with prime lenses?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes, I use them all the time. most of the videos on my channel with the zv-e10ii are with prime lenses - including my last upload

[@tommilano5431]

Price of the Meike makes it a win for me. I already have the 16-34 F4 G from Sony. Meike 35 F2 would be good for sit down shots or casual photography which I do. Thanks for the video Mark!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

perfect!!

[@StirfriedGerman]

I sold the Sony because of chromatic aberration , funny how you missed that, for example 10:48 at the top of the pole and along the roofline in the background, but also in some previous shots. Otherwise the Sony was indeed flawless. The Meike seems like a good deal and has less CA. Great video all the same ! Meike 35/2.0 vs Yongnuo 35/2.0 next ?😍 Or are they the same ?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

so that was LOCA you saw there. LOCA is found on the out of focus backgrounds at low aperture. I mentioned that. 👍

[@StirfriedGerman]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks for the info ! I do mix these up. 🤣

[@PaulFeinberg]

Another great lens review….just killing it

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks Paul!!

[@Your_Egyptian_Papi]

Where do you find your gorgeous models ???!!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the handsome store. pricey - but worth it

[@Your_Egyptian_Papi]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Any affiliate links to the “Handsome store” ? XD

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣

[@tristanstettin7735]

pretty nice comparison, thank you! will buy the meika for sure haha

[@zolgz]

would you recommend the meike 35mm f2 or the yongnuo 35mm f2?

[@vukhuat4251]

Being really impressive with the quality of Meike. Can't wait to see how good the 33mm F1.4 will be.

[@dramaversy6569]

When is that coming?

[@peterbernhard6087]

Got the Sony 35F1.8. It comes at about 450€ in sale very often. Had a 35F1.8 of VIltrox (150€ or so) to compare it to. The AF of the Viltrox was a Dealbreaker for me. The Sony is lightning fast. Besides that it can also be sold for about the same money.. something to consider if you buy the things a bit pricier.

[@Stop-All-War]

Meike 50mm F0.95 is Apsc Meike full frame, 50mm F1.05

[@Armbrust210]

The Colors are whats really interesting to me. The Meike looks like it has a "Vivid" Filter on, in comparison to the Sony. Liked it for street and nature, not so much for Skin tones. But great option at the price. Full-frame gets cheaper to get into by the day. Especiall with glass nowadays

[@dekompose]

Heck yeah! Ty❤

[@vladimirkarphotography]

Bought the Sony 35mm 1.8 for 250 €..fantastic lens… especially when you close at f4.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

so good, right??

[@vladimirkarphotography]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis indeed !

[@marknathan7744]

Sony 35mm is hard to beat and has some weather sealing although it is a bit dated now and Sony need to pull their finger out and replace their f2/1.8 full frame primes and give us full weather sealing.

[@DavSchl]

I also like the Samyany Tiny 35 1.8. As used lens you get it also to a very good price

[@letoxicm8930]

The best bang for buck for a 35mm lens for Sony is the Samyang 35mm f1.4 FE II. Been using that for about to 2 years now and it is really hard to justify any other lens better than that. Focus breathing is almost non-existence, image are pretty sharp. The only down side is the AF reliability compared to the native Sony of course. I suggest throwing that into the comparison too.

[@mdw1927]

I sold my Zeiss 35mm 1.4 for the 35mm 1.8. Never looked back. It's great we have these new 3rd party lenses but the buying a used sony f1.8 lens for sometimes half price is a no brainer.

[@storiesmadevisual]

Sony will do the infamous fw updates and over time will make it difficult also for third party lenses

[@cameramaker]

2:40 - the Sony is likely sharper and causes moare (fabric on the hand that is on the desk), while Meike is softer and there is no such color fringing

[@조던1]

got my sel35f18f full set great condition used for about 300 usd. hard to beat at that price IMHO

[@avx111]

Believe it or not I've met a few videographers that refuse to put anything third party on their Sony cameras. Weird cases sure but they exist.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

there’s all kinds out there 🤣

[@philipkeds328]

Great video Mark! I know I asked a couple months ago. Do you think you could make a short video (or even community post?) about setting up the A6700 to act like product showcase mode? And even map it to a custom button? I'm sure many others would love to know as well. I use my A6700 for product reviews, so it would definitely come in handy. Thanks!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

posted it in a community post just now. let me know how it goes

[@philipkeds328]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thank you!!! Going to try it out and let you know how it goes! Love watching your vids keep it up!!

[@mongini1]

i went for the Samyang 35mm 1.8... was thinking about getting a used 35mm 1.4 from Sigma, but the weight difference for 2/3 stops more light is insane

[@YOSRI1990]

i love your video and detail compare good JOB

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!!

[@Uncle_Reds]

Can I use this lens for my Sony zve10?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes, it will give you the equivalent of about a 50 mm. I would personally choose the Yongnuo 33mm f1.4 for apsc . I reviewed it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn69qZqZj8SobZIsi=d-wTei1mBFxyPay6

[@СтасГрищук-ц7б]

I am going to sell the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8. In my opinion, it's not a great lens for photography due to chromatic aberrations. It's definitely better for video with good autofocus, but after using it for a while, I feel like I need a Sony G or GM lens, or at least a Sigma lens.

[@5000Helme]

Better close focus ability wins. No saved money can compensate for that

[@vicman1288]

The micro contrast on the Meike is better! It has some of that 3D pop that the Sony does not have. Probably do the lower element count

[@ന്യൂയോർക്]

What the heck. How will Viltrox 40 mm f2.5 and this could be compared. You have any recommendation between this 2

[@LynelRuize]

Can you compare it with the 35 f2 from yongnuo?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes

[@sirwillemgaming9686]

Meike just dropped the 85mm F1.4 and this 35mm F2.0 for us to enjoy without losing much cash. Quality is above acceptable level!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Absolutely

[@Pian]

wish 85mm f1.4 af a bit quieter

[@fotogeeker1390]

insightful

[@TristanPerry]

I personally LOVE the big, clean round balls from Sony (words I never thought I'd say, but there we go)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣🤣

[@Primeros1000]

I got the Rokinon/Samyang 35mm 1.8 for $200 new from amazon on sale but it’s usually on sale plus its tiny and sharp. I end up paying $0 since I sing up for the prime credit card and got a $200 off. I agree with you, its great being into sony

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I should get that in too

[@DarelBah]

best, sharpest, most consistent 35mm for fulframe fe is Samyang 35mm 1.4 mkII. And yes better than g or sigma.

[@johnbnco]

Great video, will you do one on the 20-70 F4 from Sony?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

hopefully

[@AndyLSB]

Did mark just confirmed the launch of a new 35mm GM II ? 1:45 because there is no V2 of the 35mm GM lens currently

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha - I'm such a moron - I was thinking of the update to focus breathing compensation which fixed the major problem for me. Editing it out - thanks!!

[@AndyLSB]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis riiiiiight 😉

[@jaysonhernandez6728]

Hahaha I'm confused also. After that line I'm instantly switch to google and searched the Sony 35mm GM mark ii. 😅

[@AndyLSB]

@@jaysonhernandez6728 same 🤣

[@frankfeng2701]

Sony really needs to update 35 and 85 1.8 and give them the G logo.

[@TECH3_]

compare the viltrox 35mm f1.8 with sony ? instead of going to the cheapest option , what about amiddle of the road comparision

[@theswerunner]

Watch so many videos from you now so I had to upgrade to a Sony camera with my pocket 3 & action 5, so I got the Sony ZVE-10 ii with the kit lens for 650 dollars. If you had 200-250 to compliment with one more lens to that wich should you recommend? I’m a total beginner with a ”real” camera. Thanks for the great content ✌️

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

for studio I would get the Yongnuo 16. if you wanna vlog, I would get the Yongnuo 11mm f1.8

[@theswerunner]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis yes did see the 11mm f1.8 earlier in your videos really liked the style 😃 thanks will be look for one ☝️

[@diegoumbria6472]

Where did you get that price?

[@theswerunner]

@@diegoumbria6472 did buy it on ebay sweden. Only opened end tested. Great deal for me and my first Sony Camera 😃

[@quirkworks4076]

I love it when you help me save money by spending money!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it's just math 🤣

[@hm_101]

Iam starting KZbin channel so tomorrow iam goin' to buy zve10 with sigma 30f1.4 for taking head video and potraits . Is this my goof choice?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

a great choice, as long as your camera can be about 10 feet away from you. if you want the camera closer, look at the 16mm from Sigma

[@kedavis]

I couldn't tell the difference between the 35mm lenses.

[@ImmanuelJeswyn]

I am looking for a day third party also make cameras. Anyway they already made lenses

[@2cats1guy]

What!? No video focusing test? I was really looking forward to the run towards and away and popping in and out of frame and Matrix bullet dodging moves. I made popcorn and everything 😞

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

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[@braixeninfection6312]

I prefer first party. But there is no doubt that third party is getting pretty dang good. Sometimes a cheaper lens can do amazing work.

[@ericty6494]

I have Meike's 56mm 1.4... really bang for buck!

[@TewaAya]

If any company reaches out for speedbooster for dougy zv e 10-ii, could you also try their autofocus. I'm trying to adapt 3d pop canon lens on my original zv e10 for slomo suburban rice paddies.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

will do

[@vajguy]

How are the AF motors? Haven't looked into new cheaper brands.. but ine thing Sony lense has always had that was better are silent AF motors for video. Once had a samyang af lense, for video is would always hunt and eventually stipped AF. Sent it back .

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

these are fast and good. the Sony 35 is a bit smoother, but this Meike is quiet and reliable

[@gianners]

Meike lens has a red ring so it must be better

[@lamiafarjana1990]

Sony needs to release a 35mm F1.8 FE G lens

[@marcelkrownmotorworks9842]

Mark, you as an APS-C Pro, need to help me 😂. Iso-wise: Is a Fullframe 1.8 the same as an APS-C 1.2?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

for brightness, an apsc 1.2 is brighter than a 1.8 full frame. so if you had an a6700 with a 16mm 1.2, and an a7cIi with a 24mm 1.8, you’ll need to increase your iso on the 1.8 lens to achieve the same brightness. what is the same on the two lenses is the perceived background separation and the noise levels. so the noise level of 1.2 apsc is the same as the noise level of full frame 1.8. clear as mud??

[@marcelkrownmotorworks9842]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Totally clear, handsome guy :-D. Keep doing this awesome videos. Definitely one of my favorite KZbinrs out there, and for sure better than Gerald ;-).

[@cameragod1]

Do you think that might be why Sony's latest firmware update has broken the AF of many 3rd party lenses?

[@reueljosephmanalang6765]

Well actually its a win win. That's the reason why a lot of Photogs and videographers in my country are choosing sony cameras because of its cheap, but great quality 3rd party lenses.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

That’s exactly right. Buying into the system you buy cameras and eventually you end up with Sony lenses as well. That’s what happened to me 😂

[@quanghungpham269]

First Viltrox 56mm f1.7 and now Meike? These 3rd party manufacturers really going fire.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

don’t forget Yongnuo!!

[@simval84]

​@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I bought two Yongnuo lenses, and both were awful. The EF 35mm f2 is wobbly and doesn't provide a flat image, it's like an involuntary tilt-shift lens. I also bought a M43 42.5mm (their second version) and the aperture doesn't close with every shot before the camera takes the shot, so unless I shoot wide open, there's a 33-50% chance the shot will be overexposed as the aperture is wide open. I'd need some very good reviews of Yongnuo before ever considering any of their lenses today.

[@gordon3988]

I suspect you are getting filthy rich from all your modeling gigs in Handsome Alley! Always enjoy!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I spend it all on face creams

[@rchan7136]

It’s definitely a matter of decency and dignity

[@YoungBlaze]

Now can you compare it to my ex wife?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It’s much better. Great autofocus - never yells at you

[@bondgabebond4907]

Mark: "Do you see a difference between the lenses? Maybe." Maybe may be the (can't think of word) to use when judging lenses for our use. If we can 'maybe' tell the difference, it's more than good enough. Keep up with your modeling career. Nothing like having a day job to supplement your photography job. Another test. If you don't tell the client or friend/family member you used a cheap a** lens from China, they would not notice. That passes the Mark test.

[@Stop-All-War]

Canon & Sony are brilliant but overpriced. Gotta roll with the competition

[@AprilClayton]

They look quite similar except Sony does have prettier, bigger balls.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

😮😂

[@auroraflash]

Sony 20-70 best lens ever

[@TW-iu9zy]

… meh, still waiting for the first 3rd party lens that shoots over 15 fps in AF-C. So far Tamron ans Sigma are not my cup of tea. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

that’s a Sony decision. They haven’t allowed it yet

[@hikertrashfilms]

Sony is losing to its 46.1mm mount, which can’t allow enough light to hit the edges of a full frame sensor, in order to manufacture a 85 1.2 GM

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

they can do am 85 1.2 from what they told me, but they think it’s too big and the demand isn’t high enough to warrant the cost

[@hikertrashfilms]

no they can’t. Nikon’s 44mm F-Mount could only push to 58mm at f/1.2 with acceptable vignetting in the corners. This is with the best optical engineers in the world since 1959… Canon’s 54mm EF-Mount had a 85 1.2 in the 1980s. It took Nikon 3 decades later with a 55mm Z-Mount to create a 85 1.2 with acceptable vignetting in the corners at 1.2. Mitakon 85 1.2 is a joke, all the Sony fanboys use that as a retort to the truth…

[@hikertrashfilms]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisisSony is straight up lying to you, and this is coming from someone with $20,000 of Sony Alpha Equipment… The 46.1mm E-Mount cannot get enough light on the edges of the sensor to allow a native 85 1.2 compared to a 54 or 55mm mount

[@freddycano9143]

Yes you will break my wallet sir. I've literally bought several (cheap) lenses you've reviewed lately ty no ty jk

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha. what else is money for??

[@freddycano9143]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis exactly

[@DCMedien]

Well, i dont mind how good or bad the other Lens is. Its gigantic for a f2 Lens, espacially in comparsion with the f1.8 Lens. And the low Price cant beat the genuine glass.

[@tme500ify]

third party lens always have no aperture ring :( , but this Channel by Mark always give the best review :)

[@silbay]

Not true in the least but thanks for showing your ignorance for all to see. You might check out 7Artisians, TTArtisians, Meike, Samsung, etc, etc, etc.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Many are including one now

[@secrtasianman7]

dying in L mount tho

[@frankwong9486]

Nope , they win because earn more 😂

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣

[@kingdom001_]

Stop with the handsome jokes every time, they’re boring and cringe. 😬

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

cringe - haha. you must be 7

[@kingdom001_]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis You call yourself handsome every video, you must be 3.

[@raywu6787]

SONY camera and lens are overpriced. DJI Pocket3 makes all Sony mirrorless camera total outdated.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I do love that camera - but there’s only so much a one inch sensor can do

[@dulelelen1315]

Still waiting for an ultra wide autofocus APSC Lens, I don't know why it's so overlooked by 3rd party manufacturers

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

for apsc Yongnuo has an 11. I reviewed it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZvIqqOigNKerLMsi=6JeChXo1YANd2dgr tamron lao has a 11-20 2.8 and sigma a 10-18 2.8

[@HistoricMetals]

Lot more profitable to sell more bodies and less lenses. Lenses are tedious to make, and potentially face more returns. Let the outsource lenses prop up the body market. Sony still wins, maybe even does better because of it. Simple marketing and market share moves at play.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

plus, once your in the system, you end up buying plenty of Sony lenses

[@HistoricMetals]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis exactly, cheaper lenses are a gateway.

[@bondgabebond4907]

Sony is smart. Let all sell their products that work with Sony. Sony wins, wins and wins. I'm a victim of Sony and loving it. And I'm loving those Sigma lenses on my a6700.

[@unknowngamer2576]

This video is about reasons you should buy sony 35 f1.8😅

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I mean, it’s really good

[@nickwilliams7867]

Sony 35 and 85mm f1.8 both suffer terrible CA, the worst CA I have seen for years. Both unusable in back lit situations for photo.

[@Fostit]

Who would pay 700 for an old apsc lens? Sony is focusing on newer models.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

sometimes it goes on sale - and it’s still really good

[@kevin-e5h5t]

Click link and find price has gone up by 70%.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

My amazon US store is listing it as $199 right now

[@HowIsThat69]

I seriously dont think sony cares much about 3 party lens manufactores. Keep in mind that the camera division in all sony company, aint generating the most revenue. Besides that, if they get tired of them, they can do like canon and make it more than difficult for 3 party lenses to work on their cameras. Edit, you said it your self. The sony is sharper shot wide open. That matters. If you wanna compare lenses stopped down, it dosent make nuch sense. Most lenses now of days are sharp at f8 across the frame

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Sony is happy with the business model. They sell the of bodies, and once people get in with cheaper lenses, the inevitably buy a bunch of Sony lenses and they win again. 🤣

[@markofadljevic1975]

Hey Mark. Why don't you bring back your tasty red juice you used to have? It's been missing for a while now. 🥤🫶

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@markofadljevic1975 🤣🍺🍺