Our Favorite WEIRD Zooms

[@brianmckeever5280]

Quite fond of the OM System 12-100 F4 Pro.

[@mitchell2719]

Tamron 35-150 is my go to lens. It basically only comes off when I'm using a prime lens or an ultrawide zoom. It's my working lens for concerts and weddings, my travel lens, and sometimes my street lens. Absolutely flawless

[@gunn1ng]

Agree. It’s a very, very good lens. The only Tamron I own.

[@ViktorasMakauskas]

Tamron 35-150 user for over a year now. The only issue with this lens is you can't find a good excuse to spend money on additional lens:)

[@Giovanni-Giorgio]

For me either this or sigma 60-600 mm for next lens. I got 14mm to 70mm covered but miss out on the tele end. Different work horses of course.

[@bitronicc1887]

I need way more reach than that for any kind of wildlife, I’m a poor plebeian with a mere 24MP sensor, none of those fancy shmancy 48MP or 61MP sensors

[@genotabby]

I really want the 35-150 for the Nikon Z but my concerns are it can get a bit clinical, the original design is out for about 4 years so maybe the G2 will be out in a couple years.

[@fotografalexandernikolis]

​@@genotabby It's still so optically good that there's no need for a G2. What are you missing with the current version?

[@aldolega]

The sheer disrespect of not including the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 😑

[@flyingshutters3438]

Not to mention the lost comedy opportunity by not including the Sigma 200-500 2.8. Any list of weird zooms should surely include that beast!

[@mrc4nl]

@flyingshutters3438 In the intro it was made clear all items listed were "currently on sale" , the 200-500 is eol.

[@AnonGoogleuser]

@flyingshutters3438 fully agreed. After all the lens is nicknamed „earth“ and we are living on it.

[@adrian587-o]

Or the 50-100 f1.8

[@ZOB4]

35-150 is extremely versatile as a focal length. It covers everything you'd need for portraits in one lens, and is great for pretty much anything else you're going to need other than wildlife or sports. I often carry it with the Sony 16-35mm f/4 which is tiny and that is a perfect combination for travel that fits in one sling bag. You could also pair it with a 100-400 and have another really versatile pair of lenses. I wish Sony made one that would allow you to hold focus while zooming, but otherwise that Tamron is one of my favorite lenses ever.

[@Brunodsp1]

Not a single APSC lens 😕... There's something quite unique going out with a Tamron 17-70 and a Sony 70-350, and being covered from 24mm to 525mm with campact, capable and fast bodies.

[@SneakyCaleb]

The sigma 18-50 is incredible for its size.

[@Meg_A_Byte]

I was hoping for a Tamron 18-300mm mention. I love that lens and won't ever change it for anything else, unless they make it lighter or faster.

[@rogermanning4353]

You nailed it leading off with the Tamron 35-150 . . . outstanding lens!

[@danieldougan269]

I own the Olympus 12-40 and 40-150mm f2.8 PRO lenses. Those are 24-80 and 80-300mm equivalents. Either one is great for portraits with that 80mm equivalent, but then I throw a 2x teleconverter on the 40-150, and it becomes an 80-300 (160-600 equivalent), good for wildlife applications. For portraits, I do still prefer my 45mm f1.8 (90mm equivalent) prime, but that's more because of the f1.8. The 45mm f1.2 PRO prime lens is also an option for an even brighter aperture and weather sealing, but I don't feel the need for it. Best of all, that 45mm f1.8 is dirt cheap and absolutely tiny, yet it can produce gorgeous images.

[@christill]

I completely agree. Although I think I’d enjoy the 25-50mm MFT range of that Panasonic, since I rarely use less than 50mm in full frame equivalent, and it’d be handy to have 100mm equiv. I’d definitely prefer that over the OM 12-40mm I have. But obviously the 40 matches with the 40-150.

[@seth094978]

I have the 12-40 and the 45/1.8 and never really reach for either. The 75/1.8, though, spends a lot of time on my camera. I'm constantly running into things walking backwards haha.

[@corysilkenphotography308]

The 35-150 is a game changer, adjusting the trinity to 17-28 + 35-150 + 180-600. 70mm was hardly more useful than 50mm, so I'm thrilled to replace the 24-70 and 70-200 with just the 35-150

[@protolink24]

Shoutout to the Tamron 20-40 which is fabulous for compact close quarters photography, I do some events at bars and restaurants and the 20-40 is nothing short of magnificent for that

[@ostettivictor]

Its not a strange lens, back in the day, 20-35 2.8 were part of the holy trinity of manufacturers, replacing the 28-45 4.5 and being replaced by the 16-35 2.8 years later.

[@joshuamontgomery0]

I love the bluey toy on your shelf

[@dylandubeau]

I would absolutely love a 20-60/70 fixed f4 for L Mount. Or how about a 70-300 that can take teleconverters? A man can dream.

[@SneakyCaleb]

Not mentioning the 28-200 should be a crime. So small and optically great with a starting point of 2.8. Less than half the weight and size of the 35-150.

[@funnybeingme]

Such a great lens, especially close focusing at 28mm at f2.8. It's my favorite lens for hiking/backpacking. It is probably Tamron's best selling lens.

[@SneakyCaleb]

@ not to mention you can find it for only $600. Absolutely the best zoom lens on the market.

[@SneakyCaleb]

The best zooms I’ve ever tried Tamron 28-200 due to 2.8 starting point and very small size Sigma 18-50 for its size and optical performance Samyang 35-150 for its $

[@o.f.ftrack3444]

I swear by the Tamron 35-150. It almost never comes off my camera but I technically have my own version of the holy trinity from Tamron. 17-28, 35-150, 150-500. I've always considered the Sony 16-35 just to satisfy my ocd, but I couldn't justify the price.

[@MarkoKoskenoja]

I love the 20-70 f4 on my Sony A7C2. I use it every day on my daily ski or hiking treks

[@Vantrakter]

I got it recently wanting to love it since I've mostly done infinity type shots and then mfd ones so far..but lately I seem to be attempting to take portrait, shallower dof shots of interesting things I encounter and this lens is not meant for that I think. Further having 20mm is nice but quite often I have to do keystoning for verticals. It's still a weather resistant, portable enough to suit the A7C line well and sharp lens. Just know what you want it for.

[@ricardobph]

I would love a video exploring more unusual things in photography gear, like Tilt shift lenses for example!

[@M.H.-gx4lr]

I think that Tamron's 17-70mm f/2.8 and 70-180mm f/2.8 would be exceptional 'weird focal length' lenses if offered for micro four thirds..

[@garyn7067]

The 70-180/2.8 has almost the same reach as the 70-200/2.8, but at HALF the weight. A WINNER.

[@spozitron]

bonus callback points for the "Bluey" camera in the background

[@lionheart4424]

It's about time we get an f/2 zoom for APS-C. It's sad that we did not get the Sigma f/1.8 duo of zooms with modern mounts.

[@moonfishr_fr]

Très intéressant, ça change des test de mires. Merci Chris :)

[@zacharymoran7596]

The 20-70 f/4 is probably the lens I use by far the most. Paired with the A7RV and the 70-200 f/4 GII and it makes a seriously underrated setup for landscapes

[@gtam3habitat]

I really like my Tamron 20-40 2.8 adapted to my ZF. Such a great everyday lens for me. Fits in my diaper bag and is super useful to capture the kiddo and doggo.

[@memorychor]

Which adapter are you using?

[@NikonDave]

Swear by the Tamron 35-150mm. Easily my most used lens over the last yearish. Cheers!

[@SonnyDarvish]

8:16 where is this photo taken?

[@M.H.-gx4lr]

I think it's the Calgary public library - Chris and Jordan have shot a few episodes there in the past

[@niccollsvideo]

That is the front steps of the Central Calgary Library in downtown.

[@gregm6894]

One of the weirdest focal range lenses I've owned was the amazingly sharp Olympus ZD 11-22mm f/2-3.5. That lens produced outstanding quality images, and was a weather sealed lens. Sadly, it was simply a focal range that overlapped other quality lenses that I tended to need/use in my professional shooting, so it became a paperweight and I sold it.

[@NickErickson]

You forgot to add in the FF Tamron 17-50mm f4! A perfect pairing for the Tamron 50-300/400mm.

[@radiozelaza]

I use Tamron 18-400 megazoom, so I'm in the club I guess

[@Giovanni-Giorgio]

That thumbnail / cover image 🤯

[@EricRoseBahamas]

I recently bought the old Sigma APS-C 8-16mm, and I am enjoying using it here in the Islands of The Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@BBEEKKAY]

I love tamron vc lenses for video + ibis. Acts like a gimbal.

[@PhotoTrekr]

I tried some of these newer focal lengths for Sony. 20-70, 16-25, 24-50. But when all was said and done, I found myself right back with the holy trinity due to size, weight, price, and aperture.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

The 20-70 f4 is a game changer.

[@ScreenFiends]

I've grown to love the Samyang 35-150. But I absolutely dig your number 1 choice on here. I want more pro f4 lenses that are compact, versatile and produce great results. A theoretical lens that might accompany that well could be a 70-150 f/4. That would be a dream combo for travel.

[@nikoforu]

I own the 8-25 f4 Pro. Chris and Jordan have raved about that lens before so I took their recommendation to heart. Great zoom range. Ideal for visiting a new city or for a stroll in the woods. I don't own an E or L mount camera, but I'd be interested in the Sony 20-70 F4 or the Panasonic 18-40mm for the very same reason I own the 8-25.

[@HR-wd6cw]

One possible combo I'd like to see from NIkon perhaps (although a bit bigger than their 28-400) would be something like a 20-300mm f/4-6.3, or something similar. This would exceed the range of the 24-200, 24-120 and be more of a premium optic to the 28-400. I'd say 20-300 or even a 20-240mm (slide wider than Canon's 24-240) would be a great range where someone could carry just ONE lens that does it all for maybe a bit more than the 28-400 but with better optics. That's something I'd like to see. The issue with the existing Z travel zoom is: 24-120 (good image quality but may be too short at 120mm / 24-200: good zoom range, optics aren't as good after 135mm / 28-400 wide zoom range but the slow aperture from 85mm onward [f/8], and the optics are not as good from 300mm+). So I'm thinking a medium-quality "S" line optic that goes from 20-300 that has a faster range than the 28-400 for maybe $1500.

[@stevehageman6785]

Ahhhh, Orvis. I bought a nice Gore-Tex jacket at their San Francisco store, back in the mid 1980's. But I digress..... Nice lens reviews too! 🙂

[@philipcooper8297]

The Fujinon XF 18-135mm is still my all time favourite super zoom lens. It's basically glued to my X-T30 mk. II. Slow, but with very effective OIS and superb image quality, considering the zoom range.

[@ostettivictor]

Honrable mentions, the Samsung NX 16-45 f2, Sigma 300-800 f5.6EX for DSLRs, and my oly favorite, Olympus Zuiko 50-200 f2.8-3.5. Nice vid :)

[@seth094978]

Oh interesting. Is that a 4/3 dslr lens? I know nothing about those. My E-M5 II could take that through an adapter, right?

[@imjooboy]

The Sigma 60-600 is a great, underrated lens. Terrific flexibility.

[@kellenholt6655]

This video is impeccably timed as I’m currently considering picking up both the Tamron 50-300 and the Sony 20-70 f4. For anyone who has the 50-300, do you wish you spent the extra $$$ and got the 50-400 instead? I’d be buying it for casual wildlife shooting and for taking out while hiking, so the size and weight of the 50-300 is really attractive.

[@AoyagiAichou]

Besides the 10-25, the Sigma 60-600 is my favourite weird zoom.

[@WaterfallJoe]

OM 40-150mm f/2.8 deserves to be on here.

[@muratsahan8697]

Very interesting video with a lot of useful info but I think it would be cool if you once in a while could review some of the classic old lenses like the Canon 1.0 50mm, or the Nikon 56mm or why not a good old Leica Summicron 40mm, a dream would of course be the "beast" Nikons 13 mm f/5.6 :) I realize that these rewievs would not generate anything from affiliate links but as lovers of photography and gear it would certainly be enjoyable.

[@ElliotPowell927]

I converted from the Holy trinity to a dualpoly of the Tamron 20-40 and 35-150 covers me for %85 of the time. Only Miss the 24-70 when I am in a smaller setting

[@duke0fmarlborough]

The 20-70 G is the kind of lens that ruins all other lenses no matter how good they are. The combination of versatility, portability and image quality just makes it that much harder for me to reach for any other lenses in my collection.

[@entertherealmofchaos]

This video would have seemed like some kind of cryptic gobbledegook a month ago, but after doing the research for a new camera, I understand nearly everything you said.

[@huasheng9695]

also love the 20-70 range from Sony (but I'm on Sony apsc + panasonic MFT)hoping other campanies do make it their versions

[@reegs0]

The Tamron 35-150 lives on my camera. The only time I switch it out is when I use my 200-600 lens for wildlife photography.

[@MAWAJR]

I would love to see a new lens: 20 -90mm or 20-105mm with a fixed aperture, preferably f2.0 or f4.0 as a compact version. I believe the larger lens mounts can handle a more open aperture. This lens would be an all rounder for me.

[@hillsnapper4079]

Great video again, thank you. Please will someone make a 35-85mm F2 ???

[@garyn7067]

I second the Tamron 35-150. Absolutely GREAT range for gym sports, basketball and volleyball, with ONE lens (vs. 24-70 + 70-200). The f/2-2.8 is great for the typical dim high school gym. But the $2,000 price is very steep for the average parent. OK somewhat comparable to a 70-200/2.8.

[@Elgsdyr]

A compact and sharp 12/13-50mm F4 for APS-C would be a very nice general purpose/travel lens.

[@bagel1200]

sigma 50-100 1.8art for crop sensor😮

[@tonygerassi1502]

My dream is a Sony 35-135 2.8 GM hopefully around the size of the 24-70. Would make the perfect event lens for me (hate the size and weight of the Tamron 35-150) and the perfect 2 lens travel kit paired up with the 16-35 GM

[@paulyeung6608]

Nikon’s APS-C 12-28mm is nice to pair with the Z50 II ☺️ i hope to try it soon

[@pauldigiacomo134]

I traded my 24-70 f/2.8 for the tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8. It’s so useful

[@TheMainakg]

The sony A mount 70-400mm. That is unparalleled in range+sharpness even by modern standards

[@fromia1]

The Tamron 50-300mm lives on my A1 ii.

[@psk.n]

Id love to see Sony release apsc lens that equivalent to their fullframe 20-70f4

[@softmeongmoong]

Nikon 28-400mm:😢

[@RealDaveTheFreak]

If only the 20-70mm F4 was available for L-Mount with an F2.8 aperture... Sigma?!? Pretty please? 😘 And while you're at it: Make a 24-50mm F1.8! 🤣😍

[@ArielHT5John]

I like the Panasonic Leica 12-60 on my GH5 great walk about lens.

[@jameslong1540]

Thoughts on making RF 12-28MM F2 L USM RF 28-70MM F2 L USM - DONE RF 70-150MM F2 L USM next step is offering the F1.8 zooms.

[@radinsyah1574]

Would love a 10-35 f/2 if it exists.

[@Keilikeramen]

I use 35-150 tamron for a long time this is the best lens. I also have 50-400 tam and 16-35 f4 sony cover everything but for travel I always bring 20 1.8g and 35-150 only 2 lens but if my bag still enough spec I bring 85 1.4 sigma or 50 1.4gm for portrait aswell No more need to buy any lens anymore😂

[@HouseOwl]

Wow KEH Will Only Give Me $300 For An a6300 With 4 "Modern" E-mounts... And i Thought GameStop Was BAD.

[@kot-duott]

I would love to see 20-105mm f/4 (or f/4-5.6)

[@Speedboy14]

where's a6700 vs xs20 petaman

[@BobK58]

Pentax!

[@Ben_Stewart]

Nikon didn't make the list with their 28-400?

[@bergerniklas6647]

Tamron makes a 18-400, so not sure why the Nikon should be mentioned?

[@Ben_Stewart]

@@bergerniklas6647 Because it's actually sharp.

[@wilsonwilliam4510]

Wow

[@torontodough2755]

🎉

[@RamkumarRaju-y5y]

I doubt you sniff upcoming lens OR industry sniff your idea

[@80-80.]

What people don't realize is that the longer the focal length, the more important it is that the lens is a zoom. For centuries, people have bought longer telephoto lenses as prime lenses and wide-angle lenses as zooms 🙃

[@MyLifeFrAiurGaming]

Wdym, both exist and sell

[@tonygerassi1502]

Technological improvements now allow a zoom to have similar IQ to a prime. That was the advantage of primes in the past. In today’s advancements, the only real advantage tele primes have over tele zooms is price/size/weight vs flexibility. Take the canon 100-300 2.8, more expensive/larger/heavier than a 300 2.8 but you get the versatility of a zoom. But if compactness is what you are after, the prime is still smaller. It’s all a trade off of what suits your needs in todays advancements

[@christopherbonis]

Boring 🥱

[@christill]

I’d love if OM System did something like a 25-70 f2.8. That full frame equivalent of 50-140mm would be my default lens.

[@stefanlear]

20mm is not superwide...sorry.