My Favorite Travel Lens

[@JasonVong]

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[@Tsyras]

While there is no disputing that the GM II is the superior 24-70, for someone that this is a hobby, it is hard to justify the extra $1200+ over the Sigma, considering the images are indistinguishable outside of Lightroom pixel peeping.

[@BlueHawk80]

especially since the new Sigma 24-70 has a similar size and weight while still costing $1000 less!

[@omarafunitv]

Jason, the editing in this video is so fun and engaging, and suits your bubbly personality! Love this new style for you! Great video as always.

[@pitzkale]

I currently pair the Sigma 24-70mm Art with Tamron 35-150mm. The Tamron 35-150 would be THE choice if I only used one lens. Despite its size and weight it is well worth it for the versatility. I can't stress enough what an amazing lens it is! I would probably opt to replace the 24-70mm Art with the Sigma 16-28mm for more width and a lighter carry. Also considering the new Sony 11mm f1.8 for an extra light gimbal setup.

[@raksh9]

You could use a 16-35 instead of the 24-70 and get complete, non-overlapping focal length coverage, especially if you use two bodies.

[@Jonathan-wm5ju]

I ALWAYS skip sponsor ads, but although im not interested in the PPA stuff, i watched the entire video because this was the most refreshing and entertaining review I’ve seen all year. Great video J, keep it up.

[@harryvuemedia]

For event gigs, I prefer to use all zoom lenses. I use the sigma 14-24mm, sigma 24-70mm and Tamron 70-180mm on all 3 of my cameras. It's so much easier allowing me to reach certain shots without having to walk closer. Also, my work flow is much faster because i can use 2 different zoom lenses to get my shots and move on. I still use prime lenses especially with dark scenes or night shots. That F/1.8 really helps out allow which allows me to lower my iso to 3,200 or below. But most of all, i prefer to use my prime lenses for portraits session as the bokeh and sharpness is something i cannot get from my zoom lenses.

[@belmontmedia5342]

Same here - I swapped out the 24-70 and 70-180 for the 35-150 Tamron now! I still carry the 14-24 Sigma, that lens is amazingly sharp!

[@FrancisAlbert1990]

I have 2 cameras, one with the 16-35 f4 pz and another with the tamron 35-150 f2-2.8. I have the 14mm f1.8 GM in the bag just in case I need a wider focal length or a wide angle low light shot. Covers everything I need.

[@harryvuemedia]

@@belmontmedia5342 I would love to try the tamron 35-150mm one of these days. Would like to see how much faster and easier it helps with my event gigs

[@harryvuemedia]

@@FrancisAlbert1990 that's a good combo. Never thought of that combo before. Maybe one day i'll be able to test your combo out.

[@belmontmedia5342]

@@harryvuemedia I rented it first, but just bought it. The versatility is second to none and I would choose it over primes every time unless you were working specifically with models or a couple that you could pose, compose, and shoot!

[@aRICHandJAZZYLife]

The sarcasm gets me every time 😂

[@97nelsn]

I had a Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 when I switched to Sony and it did well but I wanted something better, especially since Tamron wanted to charge almost the price of a used lens to fix the rubber zoom grip. I would’ve love to have the 24-70mm 2.8 GM II but it’s well over my budget so I ended up with the Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 Art lens and so far, I’m loving it. Maybe someday when I have the money I’ll trade my lens for a G Master 24-70mm version 2.

[@Whatashek]

i love your content Jason, it's hard to believe you're a hybrid shooter because you do videos and photography so well. you're my inspiration! Thanks for reaffirming my purchase of the 24-70 GM II lens, I almost couldn't justify the price but you reassured me otherwise!

[@raksh9]

How is it hard to believe that he's a hybrid shooter if he does stills and video well? Isn't that the point/goal of hybrid shooting?

[@PhilipLemoine]

HAHAHAH I LOVEEEEEE the green screen acting like your looking at the photo were looking at 00:52 hahahah

[@PhilipLemoine]

Dude this is the best video ever LOL

[@PhilipLemoine]

New Shirt I see. True Classics?

[@JasonVong]

channeled my inner weatherman for this one 😂

[@michaelbenoit9240]

I will happily lean towards people who are light and fun about art cause I will happily take fun over money. You've found a way to make money doing art and keeping it fun

[@Jeff-m5x3j]

I just shot my latest portrait session using the 24-70 GMII over my usual 85mm 1.8 and I have to say the 24-70 at 70mm is a great portrait lens especially in a little bit tighter spaces.

[@JasonVong]

agreed, very happy with a lot of my portrait results from the 2470 which I haven't shared yet.

[@AtomicN30N]

My prime lenses died as soon as I got the Tamron 35-150mm, aside from the Sony 20mm G I keep in my bag incase I need a wide angle I cant remember the last time I even used one of my primes.

[@djmarzek]

sigma art 24-70mm 2.8 FTW! been using it for half a year, great alternative to this, and cheaper!

[@JasonVong]

it's fantastic! I really enjoyed a lot of my photos I got with it when I had it!

[@MelonTL_YH2]

This green screen, weather man style is awesome !

[@SourPlanet]

Dude. This new video style is fantastic. You're a weatherman for photos. Brilliant! Since I shoot like 90% cityscapes at F8/F11.. the 24-105/F4 has been my "lighter 24-70/2.8" for years. Of course now Sony comes along and drops a 24-70/2.8 that's almost identical size to the 24-105/F4. MY POCKETS HAVE BOTTOMS, SONY. Luckily I'm still on a tiny prime and manual lenses kick. I'm still Smeagol for now. But I'm pretty sure that GM2 is going to get me Golluming real soon.

[@JasonVong]

for years, I debated the same 24-105... but ultimately the F4 pulled me back. This was long before I got comfortable stopping down on aperture. I will see you on the other side soon (GM2😉)

[@SourPlanet]

@@JasonVong That's no help. You're supposed to tell me it's like same diff and I can stick with my 24-105 🤣😭

[@daniohs]

I don’t even have a Sony. Am looking into canon. But this was such a breath of fresh air in camera gear review that I IMMEDIATELY subbed! So funny and personable. And put out great info.

[@douglas_the_ok3587]

Ummm. Did those donkeys just finished doing the deed 4:26😂

[@6rimR3ap3r]

If I was on Sony I'd love to travel with the Tamron 35-150 f/2-2.8. Sadly ain't gonna happen soon on Canon RF. 24-105 f/4 is too short for me and f/4... For those reasons I'm gonna lump around my Sigma 40 1.4 and my beloved Canon 135 f/2.

[@foxesrule9037]

Love the style of this video!

[@JasonVong]

im glad! i got a lil upload anxiety a few min before this! 😅 I was like "wtf did I just make?" *publish anyway*

[@foxesrule9037]

@@JasonVong Haha! I did like this different style though, also very funny lol

[@yongseng2204]

Great Video Jason ! love how you interact with the background while you are explaining, so engaging!

[@rodelmedia6184]

Everytime I use my 16-35 to cover the area not covered my 28-75, the 16-35 so distorted and bugs me and yes 28 is still not wide enough for group shots. Sometimes you don’t have enough room to backup. However I love my 35-150.

[@JasonVong]

which 16-35?

[@mcintosh.motors]

@@JasonVong I'm about to purchase the A7iv, and coming from a 70D it will be a big change. Just rented one this weekend with a 16-35 G master and a 85mm. Both great but 16mm was useless; way too much vignetting and distortion. I really like the usability of this lens but man those primes. So many choices in lenses though not sure where to start lol. Think I might go to the second hand market for now.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

I love this lens. I just upgraded from my old Tamron 28-75. Been mostly editing previous footage stuck with a cold but now I can wait to properly test it. I film cars so the flexibility of 24-70 is perfect.

[@DamienFinn]

Bru. You stepped up your game here! What a golden idea. Weatherman style lense reviews. You're a beast.

[@pauloverse]

4:24 👀 what's going on in the background? 😂😂

[@MrV2u]

Lmao it was the ending of something.

[@JasonVong]

🙈

[@brettyg76]

Oohwaaaa🤣🤣🤣 I totally missed that until you pointed it out🤣🤣🤣

[@edgarhurtadophoto]

man I didn''t even care about the info, your edit is much better than any lense out there 😄😄 congrats

[@Princeton_James]

Got both and the V2 is improved in all areas. The most important improvements are - 2 custom buttons on the lens for when shooting in landscape or portrait, lighter weight and sharper. This is all we want in a lens. I'd rate the V1 as average to good. Not outstanding. This is how I feel about the 16-35PZ. also an average lens. I have buyers remorse on both of those lenses. The V2 though is a must have.

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

While I have owned both the Sony 24-70/2.8 GM II and version 1 and Canon L and Nikon Z equivalents I really like this a lot on my full size full frame bodies. That said I’ve recently (in the last 3-4 months) picked up the newer FE 24-50/2.8 G to use on my A7CR and A7CII and can recommend that as a light to carry alternative for travel. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you and take care.

[@moltenpros]

I agree that 28mm is not wide enough. 24 is just perfect. I shoot weddings almost every weekend with the Tamron 28-75 and I love the lens but sometimes I need just a little more width.

[@JasonVong]

that 4mm makes all the difference!

[@jaychristianson]

I bought a 20mm for my dance floor shots!!

[@michael-4k4000]

Jason Vong for life

[@melissahuynhh]

thanks for the news reporter/weatherman vibes in this vid we need more

[@Chapa324]

I just bought this lens. Shooting A7IV.. Prior to it I was using the sigma 24-70 2.8 and I found it lacking. I do concert/music photography so it's always dark and with production lighting... while I'm sure the sigma is great for some, it was horrible for my application. At the last music festival I was shooting at, the sigma had horrible lens flares from the stage lighting, day time video and photos had orange tint to them which i had to constantly change my temp for because when I put my other gmaster glass on, it was too cool. The edges were horrible when it was darker... THEN I got this bad boy and it was night and day... gmaster glass is expensive but i find the jump in quality (even with small things) worth it.. all my issues were gone

[@JasonVong]

wow! thanks for sharing that! everyone's use cases are wildly different. The sigma is incredibly popular, great for most applications. But very interesting regarding concert photography! Glad this new GM bad boy worked out!!

[@kevinwing6786]

My first set up was the a73 + 24-70m gm. But i sold it and got a 24mm 1.4gm and a 85. 1.4 for the same cost. Even at half a lbs lighter, its still too heavy imo! I dont think id own one again!!

[@JasonVong]

regardless the 24/85 is a fantastic combo!!

[@djcarlo]

that energy though!

[@JasonVong]

I got Big LENS Energy from this 24-70 🤣

[@MarioSoMedia]

Great review Jason. This new style of lens review was so entertaining to watch

[@JasonVong]

uh oh... i have to keep this up! Time to paint my entire wall green! 😆

[@MarioSoMedia]

@@JasonVong haha I can help! 🎨

[@darylswalker]

Picked this lens up on release and its never left my camera!!

[@xbriskx]

I use an a6000 and 55-210mm kit sony lens and I just can't auto focus, it will only sharpen lets say the eye of the bird and none of the feathers. I also as a result manual focus and lose my shot half the time as bird has flown away. How is the a6400 with the 70-350mm focus and the sharpess of getting the whole body of a bird?

[@JacopoDiGiuli]

My "Prime Killer" Zoom lens is the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8...

[@JasonVong]

it's a great lens! I got a lot of great photos from it. My wrist wasn't happy though 🤣

[@JacopoDiGiuli]

@@JasonVong Better the wrist than the wallet! 🤣

[@adventurealways]

Frosted dip n dots is what sold me.

[@stephen8004]

My very first camera set up is A7iv with Sigma 24-70 art. I love it, and definitely loved the half price compared to the Sony. Maybe in a couple years when I actually know what I'm doing I'll go for a GM lens.

[@prescottdoll3920]

I love the sigma lens they have some great quality glass. The only difference most people really notice is how sony lenses have better auto focus when paired with a sony body.

[@DrWalkeny]

@@prescottdoll3920 Don't y'all think that all the Sigma lenses look flat compared to their big brothers by Sony? I wonder if you guys have had similar impressions!

[@Ghost_Pirate]

I have this lens too, bought it 3 times. The first 2 copies were decentered like hell and I returned them. The 3rd one was finally perfect. Can be a good lens but can also be bad - sony has serious quality issues.

[@Narsuitus]

I do not have the 24-70mm f/2.8 but I do have an older 28-70mm that I use as a travel lens on my full-frame. On my APS-C, I use a 16-55mm f/2.8

[@MaxMRasmussen]

Great format for this video

[@singaporedan7701]

I like the comedic way you present your video LOL 😆

[@godsinbox]

24-105 is better (I live in sunny country.) Do the apsc crop and you have 35-150 for free (watch out Tamron)

[@mortgageinsight]

Great video! Super crisp shots!!

[@revmatchtv]

Love the E N E R G Y!

[@BOTG_Adventures]

24-70 or 24 105 for hiking?

[@anthonyc1883]

Fantastic production!

[@notanhle]

Here for the photography but staying for the hilarious presentation

[@bradl2636]

Plastic fantastic... durability would be my concern. Very cool images though..! Yes, 28mm isn't quite wide enough. Does PPA offer discounts at Apple and if so... what % discount?

[@SAKinDXB]

Thanks for this review. For Sony, i would prefer to travel with a 16-35mm and a 70-200mm lenses. Main reason being a 24-70mm will have an overlap with a 16-35mm lens. With a 70-200mm would have a lot more reach with some extra weight though!

[@Datboieurope]

Are those horses trying to mate in the background @ 4:24 😅

[@pavelk7078]

Thank you, Jason for your positive reviews ❤

[@KaptainAbidMAS]

what's the song at 1:11? please ☺️☺️

[@mrmonday42]

I love the idea of a 24-70 f2.8, but in practice having one wide zoom and one long zoom works better for me. There is a nice simplicity to never changing lenses tho.

[@ngft2846]

In 2019, I brought with my A73R and 16-35 to Switzerland. Most of the time I was using the 24-35mm focal length. And I wish i have brought a tele lens with me. Until now, I enter the L mount with a SL2-S and Sigma 20 DG DN, 40 1.4 HSM and 85 DG DN with me. For sony user, bring with your 20G and one tele lens, thats enough.

[@proksalevente]

I've tried this. I used a 24 + 85 combo and I caved and bought the 24-70mm instead. I just missed the 35mm and 50mm FL in my arsenal, but didn't want all the primes. I'll just get my favorite prime later down the road, when gear budget is replenished.

[@vmtwatchreview491]

I love the way you play with words bro

[@matrixmodulator]

Just wanted to say, having you hover the images as a green screen is really great

[@PatrickSchraner]

if you gonna crank up the aperture why not just get the 24-105mm instead?

[@JF..]

Video was entertaining from start to finish. Love your new style 💯

[@jtanaka1]

😂Mang… you kill me wit yo’ descripts on how sharp your pix were… you right tho… dat glass is SOLID! I only returned to BnH cuz of FedEx… paid for overnight and bums didn’t even come to 1 of my 2 doors, both with video doorbells… anyhow, I was all jelly of 2 things… 1st ya’ll were in Switzerland! Epic bucket list check… 2nd your shots were on point… don’t know how much post edit you did but yeah yo ridges and trees were spot on sharp! Tanks fo’ sharin’ n reminding me to go get this lens again before next spring! Aloha from HNL!🌈🤙🏽

[@danielzb]

Digging the green screen. That something I don’t typically say.

[@HenryLaionPiano]

Great video!! Informative AND fun to watch 😀

[@michaelmcdonald3345]

Thanks, Jason. You helped me decide I don't need to take my Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lens to Greece. It makes my RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens feel like a feather! And, the bigger lens attracts a lot of attention when walking the streets.

[@amapro_ted]

Zooms are getting really advanced, I love my 70200 so much

[@JasonVong]

no dont make me buy that too

[@ryanpkelleher]

Great video. Love the style and delivery of it. Looking forward to more like these

[@Glenners]

I couldn't believe how HEAVY these lenses are when I switched to full frame. My first FF glass was the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 and it is CRAZY how heavy the total package is.

[@ramipo1]

Which camera you have and do you regrat that you buy the 24-70?

[@anonym5510]

Ive been considering my f2.8 zoom lense, I just always use my primes, in everything I do I choose my primes. Although I know the versatility of the zooms are superior but idk, im unsure what to do

[@sic04250f]

Very familiar imagery, did Switzerland in 2019. Heaven on earth ♥️♥️♥️

[@AshBashSneakers]

Seeing this made me almost reconsider buying the Nikon z24-70 2.8.. then I realised you were shooting higher then 2.8 most times and I have a 24-70 f4 so I’ll stick with that.. it’s nice and light also

[@danielnyman1070]

yah, def need that 120fps for a mountain. they move fast!

[@JasonVong]

unbelievable that the a1 and 2470 caught the mountains! they are quick ones I tell ya!

[@pow9606]

so what is the focal point? The water?😁

[@maurusstreit]

Very good Video and gorgeous photos! I am from Switzerland and you actually motivated me to go inte the Mountains more!

[@plgl76]

Thanks for the video Jason very nice. I have a question for you I just bought ZV E10 and I need to buy 3 lenses for a holiday in Europe, I am struggling with the choosing, since I want to take photos of landscape and cities, also on people, day and night. So between tamron 11-20 f 2.8, Sony 11 mm f1.8, Sigma 16 mm f1.4, Sigma 18-50 f 2,8, Tamron 17-70 f2.8 and Tamron 18-300 F3.5 -6.3, which 3 lenses would you pick for the trip( theses are my first lenses) Thanks a lot for your help

[@tenaciousprevailer99]

@JasonVong Can you help me decide which one should I buy sony 16-35 gm2 or 24-70 gm2. I m just a hobbyist photographer n like to shoot portrait of family n travel photographs. I don't like to keep changing lens n want to travel light. Please suggest. Just for info I have the following but I don't like to switch n want to have one lens on my camera Sony 11mm f1.8 Sony 50mm f2.8 Sony 90mm f2.8 Sigma 30mm f1.4 Sony 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 kit lens (I usually use this most as I don't have to switch)

[@DavidHernandez-fp4sw]

Great work on this video! I can upgrade my Sony 24-70 GM f2.8 or buy the 35mm GM f1.4, what would be a better choice in your opinion ?

[@bobstevens5202]

What did you end up doing?

[@AY781]

Thoroughly enjoyed your review!

[@brucealthaus256]

Great video Jason!!! Do you think the A7 IV is a good all rounder?

[@JasonVong]

yes

[@sarathchandran570]

Sir, how about 18-35mm lens and aps-c camera for travel photography??

[@cameraprepper7938]

I just do not like zoom Lenses, you could have made it just as compact with a Sony 24mm 1.4 GM plus a Sigma 90mm 2.8 DG DN Contemporary.

[@bill.j.pearce]

Love the green screen with photos in the background, such a great way to do photography videos, subbed!

[@McSpark86]

0.37 You know what Jason? I also was influenced to get it 😆😥

[@JasonVong]

GAS!

[@amritgurung1473]

I love my copy. This is so sharp as prime.

[@DjimmyTrovy]

This lens is outstanding. I am sticking to my Zony 24-70 f4 though.

[@setiop6788]

Love my combo with this and tamron 50-400 combo.

[@alfredtolentino8614]

Will it feel pretty similar to a 24-105mm as far as balanced weight on a body (a7r3)? More front heavy...?

[@91pimtim]

you use UV fliter for your lens for preoct front lens or use only lens hood? how big risk get scap on front lens.

[@JasonVong]

I mainly stopped using protective filters for the YT videos. I want to showcase the true optical elements of the lenses for my reviews without adding another piece of glass that can skew the results. The only filters I would use personally are NDs when I absolutely need it or the pro mist for fun!

[@91pimtim]

@@JasonVong okey but how about priavte use, not when you film or take picture for youtube

[@jtburgess7226]

What about the lens for Nikon camera owners?

[@mlzs_]

Why don't use the tamron g2

[@SourPlanet]

He says in the video.

[@JasonVong]

28 on a versatile zoom is not wide enough for me unfortunately

[@mlzs_]

@@SourPlanet my bad🤦‍♂️

[@winninglife]

nice and fun using green screen. and have any news for 1635gm2??

[@JasonVong]

i'm waiting for it too!

[@MrRiffbear1]

I just purchased this lense for future travels alongside a 70-200 Gii Hope i made the right decision as i have never owned a 70-200 before

[@razafiarisonmichael4421]

IMO since tamron made the 35-150 and sigma announced ultra wide 1.8 zoom lens, all prime lenses are in trouble

[@johnadams3038]

To be honest I'm really excited by the new Tamron 20-40mm f2,8

[@GlucoseYummy]

Are you still planning on doing individual reviews of the new apsc lenses?

[@tourinojacks5844]

Good vid with good information from your honest review. Love the content! 💪📷

[@arnoldpodcast3614]

Great video man! Love this lens so much!

[@osossgh]

If I join PPA will they give me cameras and lens to Continue my photography work

[@HoodDiariesUK]

Great video! Informative and Fun to watch before of the amazing energy you bring to your videos.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Nice job Jason. Love the green screen effect!!