My Most Used Lens of 2018 | Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS

[@RAVisuals]

very sorry about the weird audio in this video...I had some weird settings going on that I didn't notice till after a bunch of you started letting me know about it. Thank you very much to all of you that pointed this out to me because it has been fixed in every video after this! 👏

[@Joseph-pg9re]

lol this is my first time on your channel and I thought you were using the inbuilt mic 😂

[@theotb9737]

Just bought mine - couldn’t be more pleased!

[@RAVisuals]

was an amazing first "zoom" for me as well!

[@nicholasning9033]

Hello, im looking at 3 lenses at the moment Sony 18-105 f4 Tamron 18-300 f3.5-f6.3 Tamron 17-70 f2.8 Would a light above my camera help with the sony or tamron in low light? Which would u recommend. I mostly do photography in the day and at night and some videos.

[@kevindud333]

thanks dude, i was on the fence about getting it...ordering now. great review.

[@Frozen_Frames]

Great video man! Seems like the 18-105 is the best run and gun lens. I was using the sigma 18-35 1.8 with the mc-11 adapter but its just way to heavy for my gimbal and also not very portable. Keep it up!

[@RAVisuals]

Thank you! Yeah, its been a very good all around lens for me to use in the day/sunset settings for my work. If this thing went to a 2.8 or wider, Id never have to get another lens haha

[@erickbueza]

Guess what I will buy this lens together with the A73 this 2020. Looks promising.

[@TheNefastor]

This lens has been on my a6000 since 2014 and it's not going anywhere. I have looked at all camera systems, all price ranges, and there's simply nothing that comes close to it. Constant length, power zoom, rather stealthy, ergonomic, and at 500 €, it has no competition anywhere. Fight me.

[@jonnojtb]

the fight me comment bahah

[@lomb4728]

Nice video dude! Can you recommend which ND filters do you use for this Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS? It looks nice.

[@RAVisuals]

Lơ MB hey! Thanks so much! I used the promaster 72mm variable Nd I’m this video. Still use it to this day!

[@lomb4728]

@@RAVisuals Thanks for your advise. Some times we need good gears but your skill is cool! Keep it up!

[@RAVisuals]

Lơ MB very true man! Thanks so much! I need to post more photography/videography stuff haha it’s been a bit!

[@PeterMossUkulele]

HI - Great video. Subscribed to you today. As with all potential purchases, I like to research as much as possible. I have a Sony a6400 with a pretty basic kit lens and soon afterwards ordered the Sigma 16mm 1.4 for making talking head videos, much like yourself.This Sony lens you are featuring is very tempting. I like the sharpness and colour balance of yourself and background in your studio. Can I ask what did you use to achieve this look. Thanks.

[@RAVisuals]

Hey! Glad you found my channel. For my talking heads at that time, I was using the sigma 16mm f1.4 to achieve that look with my a6500. The colors typically resulted from my background lighting and my key light in front of me!

[@PeterMossUkulele]

@@RAVisuals Well you nailed it on the look. Looking forward to your future postings. Cheers, Peter.

[@RAVisuals]

@@PeterMossUkulele really appreciate it man! I’ll be posting more photography and videography stuff in the near future!

[@PeterMossUkulele]

@@RAVisuals Cool, Thanks.

[@joao.ebn.youtube]

I just bought one... seeing your review make me more anxious waiting the delivery. Thanks, man.

[@RAVisuals]

youll be so happy with it!

[@joao.ebn.youtube]

@@RAVisuals Yeap! It's in my hands since yesterday, and... you're right, amazing. And indeed in low light is a bit disappointing, but... custom versus benefits is unbeatable!

[@madeinkz7251]

Very nice, what nd do you use with this lens?

[@RAVisuals]

I was using a variable ND from Promaster for a long time

[@madeinkz7251]

@@RAVisuals thanks 😊

[@dattran3000]

I'm new to photography. I have a question that how come a F4 lens that could afford nice bokeh at 3:19?

[@SBeatzmusic]

Dat Tran at about 105mm focal length you can get a bokeh like that, even if it is F4.

Great review! So, I thinking on get it for a Sony A6600, do you think its the best option right now on 2020 ?

[@RAVisuals]

Its a very good camera for this platform yes!

@@RAVisuals thanks. and this lens it's still a good choice now? And what gimbal model do you recommend for this cam and lens?

[@RAVisuals]

@ this lens is awesome! I have used the Zhiyhun Crane 2 for a couple years and its grea!

@@RAVisuals thanks so much bro. I really appreciate your answers. I will use this equipment for my toy photography work. instagram.com/gary_garzon

Hi bro! theres a way I could transfer my A6600 images to my Imac via wifi?

[@marcusmacias16]

so did i pick up the wrong lens for a low lit two person podcast? i have a lighting set up but the f4 worries me!

[@RAVisuals]

If you have really great lighting then you can make the f4 work by bumping up your iso a bit. If you want to keep the iso as low as possible though, you may want something like an f2.8

[@marcusmacias16]

@@RAVisuals nice thank you!! i just ended up getting a tamron 17-28 f2.8 instead!

[@DaVeMalta81]

I just got this lens. Are you shooting in slog3? What are your basic settings for a6500 for video?

[@RAVisuals]

Sounds like a video idea? Hmmm. But no slog3, I shoot in Cine 4

[@DaVeMalta81]

RA Visuals thanks for replying ! Yes i use mainly for video. I have 28mm f2 and now the 18-105. Next in line the sigma 16mm f1.4

[@funnylee92]

Hey bro! I like this video. I too own a A6500 with the 18-105 mm. Just wanted to know how did you edit the photos to become so smooth and cream ? Did you use the computer Lightroom or the mobile lightroom. Cause I edit photos on my mobile like room but I can't seem to get the kind of smooth and creamy look that you got I your video. Any advice on this?

[@RAVisuals]

I usually edit everything on PC lightroom! I use mobile too but that's only if I'm in a rush or I'm editing a picture I took on my phone. I may have to do a tutorial on how I edit my photos!

[@lost_places_global9008]

What do you think of this lens now compared to the new G lens for aps-c when it comes to cinematic video??(Sony 16-55mm f2.8)

[@KyleFilms]

The new 16-55mm f2.8 is sharper than the 18-105 and giving much more light and bokeh for both photo and video.

[@RAVisuals]

from what ive seen, I think the 16-55 will be sharper and will giver you more capabilities in low light as well as more separation (bokeh) when shooting photo and video because of the wider aperture. Im sure the 18-105 is much cheaper though.

[@XxAviciiLevels]

Man how do you get such SHARP crisp photos? I'm using an a6300 and 18-105 and can not get my photos as sharp as others. Been researching settings and tips like crazy. Also if it matters, I do hobby car photography. How do you get that crisp 3D look?

[@RAVisuals]

Its all about settings and lighting in the original photo. If you get that right, its easy to tweak for that "crisp 3d" look in lightroom!

[@ryaneman9218]

Which nd filter are you using? Are you using the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for your indoor work?

[@RAVisuals]

I'm using a variable ND filter from Promaster. Not the best one out there but it gets the job done! I use the Sigma 16mm 1.4 and the Sony 50mm 1.8 for my indoor stuff usually :)

[@creativeworkxx837]

Was This taken In spokane River front park

[@RAVisuals]

Sound Media Group some of the photos were taken there, yes!

[@Rubik3x]

Thanks for the video. I have the a6500 with 18-105 G lens also and love it. Too bad your video is not in 4K/30 to get the full effect.

[@RAVisuals]

yeah man, I was publishing my videos in 1080p at this time bacause most of the footage was shot at 1080p 120fps. I publish all my videos in 4k now though 🤘

[@CaseyM7]

Do you have Lightroom presets? How do you get your awesome edited look on photos?

[@RAVisuals]

Yes I do! I use presets to get a base on what I want and then I tweak from there. I'm going to make a video on this very soon!

[@jameiealehandro]

is this lens sharper then the kit lens ?

[@RAVisuals]

Much sharper, yes!

[@jameiealehandro]

@@RAVisuals in photos?

[@lukeasmr9828]

Great edit! Nice choice of shots. If this lens wasn’t available, which lens would be your next go to lens?

[@RAVisuals]

I probably would have stuck with my sony 50mm f1.8 or tried another sigma lens! I definitely suggest the 16mm f1.4

[@lukeasmr9828]

RA Visuals perfect! I too have the 50, the 16mm sigma is on my list! :)

[@curselens]

What do I buy after this lens as my second lens? Sigma 16mm or 30mm

[@RAVisuals]

IMO, go with the sigma 16mm. Its soo freaking good. I still use it all the time even on my full frame A7iii

[@taskor1972]

Hi.thanks for the video.I have Sony a6000 50mm and 18-200 lences. I'm thinking to change 18-200 for 18-105.Which is better?thank you!

[@RAVisuals]

Depends what you use it for! Is the 18-200 a constant aperture?

[@outtertouchproductions]

What nd filter would you reccomd for this lense

[@RAVisuals]

I actually have anew video coming on ND filters!, stay tuned!

[@JaHm3sZ]

If I want an ND filter for this should I get the 72mm or 77mm? Or will both of them fit? Sorry I'm new

[@RAVisuals]

JaHm3sZ this is a great question and it’s something that I’ll probably cover in a future video. You ideally want to get the filter that is the same size as your lens but if you happen to have lenses with a bigger diameter then just get the biggest size you need and buy a set of “filter stepping rings” to make it fit all of your lenses. Might look a little weird but it’s a great way to save money and not have to buy multiple expensive variable Nd filters

[@JaHm3sZ]

@@RAVisuals awesome! Thanks so much!

[@DrinkinBrosPodcast]

Excellent choie of shirt

Great video, I have a Sony a6300 and looking to get a great lens to shoot my youtube videos (Mostly tutorials/videos). would you say this lens is good for that?

[@Denspion]

I'm new to using "professional" cameras, i've always just used a simple point and shoot or my phone's camera, I got a Sony A7II and only have a kit lens, I want to do more photography but also some video, also the background music, is that free to use? if so what is the name? and thanks!

[@RAVisuals]

I get my background music from epidemicsound.com or soundstripe.com and its copyright free bu you have to pay a subscription to use the services!

[@TobiKolenc]

I´m going to buy the a6500, whit mi budget I have two options, buy it with the 16-50 and the 85mm or buy it with the 18-105, what do you recommend?

[@RAVisuals]

Depends what kind of work you’re doing. If you want to go with a serious cinematic look, the 85 is awesome! But the 18-105 is soo versatile. Honestly you won’t use the 16-50 much after you get going with that camera.

[@silvanbezemer7554]

Great review! I also love the green vest that you're wearing. Can I ask what brand it is or where you bought it? Thanks!

[@RAVisuals]

Thanks man! I think its from sportsman's warehouse or cabela's? haha my girlfriend bough it for me. I can tell you that I still wear it all the time because its so warm!

[@avsshrestha3647]

Which camera did you pair this lens with?

[@RAVisuals]

Sony a6500

[@pmehta4452]

Great video. Can the zoom be controlled from the Moza Air 2 Gimbal?

[@RAVisuals]

thank you sir! I couldn't say as I don't own the Moza Air 2

[@heyitsroman7114]

Good stuff man. I'm trying to decide on the first lens for my 6400. I think this is going to be the one!

[@RAVisuals]

Hey It's Roman you can’t go wrong man! For the price this lens does so much on an apsc camera!

[@danielcristeapro]

Awesome work dude, looking at the national park footage, the cut would've been so much more immersive if you've just cut it on the beat. You mostly missed all the hits. Otherwise, great footage and already bought mine and waiting to pair it with my a6400. Cheers mate!

[@RAVisuals]

thanks for checking the video out man! Not sure what you're hearing but when i'm watching it back again, every transition is on a beat with that national park footage haha. It may be that i edited some to transition on a downbeat with a sound effect? but either way no worries, to each their own.

[@haidaphotography]

thx for the video, which ND did you use or would you recommend? I have the PMVND for my Sigma 16mm, with 6-9 stops which is to much for the f4. The filter is greater but so *#$?! expensive...

[@RAVisuals]

No problem at all man! Holy crap I want one of those! but yeah I have a variable ND from tiffen and promaster that have done the trick for me on all of my lenses so far!

[@louisanderson4593]

@@RAVisuals amazing video man 🙌🏼 I’m honestly about to buy one of those two nd filters. Can you recommend one over the other ?

[@organismx]

Hey man nice vid , really helped me out !Would you be willing to share your Slow motion settings ? ( are you on AF or MF ?) 6:28 (water drops in the hand) it’s sooooo crisp ....

[@RAVisuals]

No problem! I shoot my slow mo at 1080p, 120fps. Then when you're in your editing software, your timeline will be a 24fps timeline (everything else I shoot is always at 24fps for the cinematic look) and you just "interpret" your footage to assume that frame rate. It will stretch your clips from 120fps to 24fps and it will be buttery smooth. Also was shooting in autofocus for all of these shots.

[@Whitewash184]

Did you use a6000 or a6500 here?

[@RAVisuals]

A6500!

[@vespa595]

Hey, it is me Edward from Budapest Hungary :) may I kindly ask you to share with me the exinfo about the doggo Maverick? :)) I love that pic and would be great to know the focal lenght, aperture, iso, shutterspeed... because I have this lens ;) It was an awesome review, I totally agree that using a gimbal does not allow to change always the prime lens, nevertheless that costs a lot

[@ilhamismail2908]

I just bought it, thanks for the video!

[@RAVisuals]

Glad I could help! Its anamazing lens!

[@abdulsamadniz2361]

How would you compare this lens to your Sigma 16 mm f1.4? Which one is better for video and photos overall? I am thinking about getting the 16mm for myself. Your suggestion/advice would mean a lot!

[@RAVisuals]

It depends if you need to be able to zoom or not. The 16mm is an awesome lens which is why i own both :). If you can learn to just "zoom with your feet" then id say grab the sigma and enjoy that f1.4

[@highmotion4289]

HI, IS CLEARIMAGEZOOM POSSIBLE WITH THIS LENSE?

[@Rubik3x]

Yes! I've got this setup; a6500 with this lens. Love it.

[@RAVisuals]

yes!

[@vinceaben]

Is the 18-105 sharp?

[@RAVisuals]

Vince Aben yeahbit definitely is! I’ve used sharper lenses but for the money it’s a really good apsc lens!

[@kychhean6218]

Do I need update software?

[@RAVisuals]

for what?

[@jgerardo231208]

Hello Ricky, thanks for the review. I was wondering, if i use this on my a7ii (full frame), it would become a 27-158mm zoom? Does this change if i set it on APSC mode? Cheers!

[@RAVisuals]

yes it will! If you use this on a full frame it will have a crop factor for sure!

[@vaibhavlagas994]

But sir If i want to make horror video is it possible with this lens? Cause most of the times horror movie shots in low light?

[@RAVisuals]

you may struggle a bit in low light depending on the camera its on. If youre doing something like that then id suggest something like the sigma 30mm 1.4 or similar.

[@deeptweshdm2536]

Can this be used on a5100? Will the camera hold up or do we need to use any lens support accessories?

[@RAVisuals]

I believe it will fit! Should be the same mount (e-mount) Your camera balance may be very front heavy but that's it.

[@joshsoliven710]

Great vid man! Do you think the oss on this lens is good enough? I’m currently debating if I should get an a6500 cause of the ibis or I should just stick with my a6300 and get a lens like this with oss on it? You said you use also use it on your a6000 so do you get similar if not close results with your a6500?

[@RAVisuals]

Absolutely! Especially on a gimbal, this lens kills it! If you have an a6300 id suggest just getting this lens or if you're going to upgrade, wait for them new a6700 or just go full frame and get an a7III so you get better low light performance.

[@joshsoliven710]

Thanks for the help man! Yeah I currently have a crane 2 so I just want something that I can shoot handheld when I take it off from my gimbal. It’s kinda hard to get smooth handheld shots with a sigma 30mm so I’m getting this lens!

[@RAVisuals]

Josh Soliven yeah man i use this lens on the crane 2 all the time actually! It balances just fine and i never have to take it off!

[@TechTagged]

Both lens and body cost 2k Singapore dollars..next on my shopping list for 2019

[@slaabofmeat4762]

What ND filter do you use with the lens?

[@RAVisuals]

I am currently using a PROMaster filter i picked up at a local camera shop. Works surprisingly well!

[@thundertigereb4g361]

Carsten Spengemann???

[@RAVisuals]

huh?

[@whatsupdude332]

really well edited pictures , do a editing tutorial , i think it would be worth it...

[@RAVisuals]

WhatsUpDude this will definitely be coming!

[@TechTagged]

Btw what gimbal is that?

[@RAVisuals]

Swift Nimbus that’s a Zhiyun crane 2!

[@AiurMedia]

truly great lens, but since it overlaps with my tamron 28-75mm on fullframe, i sold it recently ; _ ;

[@RAVisuals]

There's always a better lens out there, haha

[@prasenjitsur5167]

Is all the pic edited

[@RAVisuals]

Yes they are!

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

Very nice content

[@indiandjremixclub8667]

Lots of love from India

[@RAVisuals]

All the love back!

[@TaxiRED]

Nice one, its mine too. It never seems to be off my camera.

[@Stan_mile]

awesome! keep making great content man!

[@RAVisuals]

Miodrag Stanisavljevic thank you sir! As long as you guys keep watching, I’ll keep creating! 🤘🏼

[@adambialek1219]

You have to do something with the sound .

[@RAVisuals]

please elaborate! If somethings bothering people id love to fix it!

[@mukhtaarmuhammad5047]

He's right the sound does sound funny

[@RAVisuals]

Pinoy Techdad yep I’ve noticed this too! I think i was using an incorrect setting on my mic when I recorded this video. I have it sorted now though 👌

[@ZakiWasik]

Was about to comment that as well. You're doing great on the visual side, but aside from the audio of the clips not being levelled right, you've compressed the hell out of the speech. Sounds very unnatural.

[@RAVisuals]

Zaki Wasik thank you for the feedback! I’ve got it sorted now!

[@MenezMeziah]

Awesome review bro, thank you for the input. 🙏🏻⭐️

[@RAVisuals]

No problem sir! You are very welcome!

[@JoelDino]

Beautiful work, young man! I subbed.

[@RAVisuals]

thank you sir! really appreciate that!

[@mcmedia2279]

I have sigma 18-35 1.8 buy is way heavy for my gimbal

[@RAVisuals]

This one works on gimbals very well!!

[@vaibhavlagas994]

Thank you sir 😁

[@dennisvanderben2719]

105 x 1.5 = 158? What

[@航迹云-h5s]

miss zion very much

[@RAVisuals]

me too!

[@unexpired1]

If it had f2.8 on top of all the other features. It would be 2.5k bucks at least

[@RAVisuals]

Oh absolutely! The barrel would probably be larger as well!

[@louie5258]

I would love it if it was at least 3.5

[@WisestGeneration]

I recorded a full vlog with Sony a6600 and Sony 18-105 lens. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYCyhpJnrr1mn68

[@RAVisuals]

Very cool man! Loved the vlog, super informative! I absolutely dig history so that was awesome you ended up in that hotel!

[@WisestGeneration]

RA Visuals thanks for watching! It was a surreal experience for me to be there in life and walk in the same places JFK walked. It took me weeks to process it all.

[@RAVisuals]

Vladimir Prokhnevskiy i can imagine man! Very cool!

[@shaolin95]

Good video

[@RAVisuals]

shaolin95 thank you!

[@reviewme5874]

nice video

[@RAVisuals]

reviewme thank you for watching!

[@membervarun]

People just love to complain. The video was great I thought but as soon as I heard the incorrect voice setting in this video, knew that would be commented and not quality of video. Bingo!

[@RAVisuals]

membervarun yeah man I noticed it too after watching it as well so it’s one of those learning experiences that I take away from each video I post on hopes of making the next one even better!

[@MattTube]

I'm not sure what you said but subscribed lol...

[@RAVisuals]

I guess Ill take that as a compliment hahaha

[@diamondfirst9956]

I think I missing something, video looks absolutely nothing special, really, is it your lens? smartphone? I wanted to buy one and you convinced me not to. don't get me wrong you doing just fine its the lens ... one more thing, when you recording yourself look into the lens of your camera and not on your flipped screen

[@RAVisuals]

Thank you for your constructive criticism. Im trying to get better at all of those things with every video. Thanks for checking the channel out!

[@jonathandaniel9031]

please improve your sound. lot of reverb

[@RAVisuals]

this video is 2 years old man. I've improved it since then

[@jonathandaniel9031]

@@RAVisuals ok ! Sorry

[@danyperdomo5531]

Great video but you gotta work on your sound

[@RAVisuals]

Carlos Perdomo you’re the second person to tell me this! What’s going on with it and what can I do to fix it?? Love the feedback man, thank you 🙏

[@danyperdomo5531]

@@RAVisuals what setup are you using? it sounds like the mic is far from where you are and probably cut some of the low frequencies.

[@RAVisuals]

Carlos Perdomo i usually just have a shotgun mic on the top of my camera in front of me but i sit really close to it so I’m not sure why it would sound like that except for parts where i was turning my head or something

[@danyperdomo5531]

@@RAVisuals Try to see if you have a low cut option on your mic. or a hi-pass filter

[@RAVisuals]

Carlos Perdomo will do! I’ll play around with it for sure

[@mysterious.jackal]

It's expensive 😢

[@RAVisuals]

Jack lin not nearly as expensive as some!! I actually bought mine used and it was only about $350! It had worked perfect all year and I haven’t had any issues

[@alinux9]

You make extremely good photos. Just wow. But video.. Needs really improvement.

[@RAVisuals]

Sorry to disappoint man! I actually shoot video more than photos but a lot of my professional work doesn't get posted on here. It goes straight to the client. Ill try harder!

[@rnatwest]

What

[@RAVisuals]

?

[@oldtechnology]

Rip your ears.

[@RAVisuals]

lol. I didn't have my audio figured out back then :(