Sigma 16mm and 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens Review - Real World and Video!

[@mjdrhd]

Sigma makes outstanding lenses I have the 30 m 1.4 it is fantastic great review

[@grxndwelljeanco6224]

I dropped my sigma 56mm down a 50 ft rocky beach cliff in san pedro . For sure we thought it was busted but to our surprise not a single scratch on the lens and no dents at ALL .! Solid Build. and the lens works perfect .super sharp n smooth.

[@JustinBee369]

"Woah ezzz Killa." The best part of the video... Your dog LOL. I love the wooooooooah.

[@pablogalindo2089]

Excellent video! I only have these 2 lenses and honestly have not felt like I need any more! Very nice combo!

[@Server16116]

Loved your video! I really like your even keeled style, makes for a great video to watch and learn!

[@geriallen7443]

Sigma ought to pay u.... you just sold that 16mm for them. Thx I love what u do my friend. Keep it up.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you very much!

[@saepudinrakhahardiansyah2872]

I have watched a lot of videos about the sigma 16 / 30mm, but this video is the best. Practicing in outdoor, it's wonderful. Thanks Sir 🙏

[@Jason_Hermann]

Wow, thanks!

[@bobdelgado55]

Absolute best review I’ve seen on these lenses!

[@Jason_Hermann]

I really appreciate the kind words :) Thank you!!

[@mareya3201]

I'm binge watching all your videos because I'm gonna buy the A6400 next month. Excited to apply what I've learned from your videos. A new sub and fan here from the Phillippines. Cheers! ^___^

[@edc5338]

I have both of these lenses and they are superb. Great review!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you!

[@mrteyssere]

Would you recommend the 16mm or the 30mm for take pictures of my kids and travels? Just like everyday shots.

[@Jason_Hermann]

If I had to choose one, I would go with the 30mm for the better portraits of the kids. 16mm is much wider, so it's better for landscapes and stuff for travel, but not the best for portraits, unless you want full body shots and some scenery in the background also. If that is the case, I would go for the 16mm lens. Best of luck!

[@mrteyssere]

@@Jason_Hermann Thanks alot for your fast answer! I might have to buy one of each and test them out.

[@carloenix]

Just the video i needed. Thank you so much!

[@dct1]

Which one are you going to buy?

[@ejm922]

HI JAY- AMAZING VIDEO- DONT STOP DOING SUCH AMAZING WORK! SUPER QUALITY, AND I LOVE YOUR PERSONAL PRESENTATION- I HAVE BOTH LENSES, FOR MY A6500, SUPER GREAT QUALITY ! HIGHLY RECOMENDED!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you so much :) I really appreciate the kind words!!

[@mathiasvaladares7207]

Best Sony guy on KZbin just need to make more videos peace bro you are the best

[@Jason_Hermann]

I really appreciate you comments, thank you :)

[@cheenochin1097]

best review ive come across at... really made an effort to do video & pix samples... many guys out there they kinda rush & lazy to create good sample comparisons... keep it up Sir... love your dog & daughter already... subscribe (ticked)

[@rahulnanda86]

On the holidays I just picked up the 30mm f/1.4. I got it for some video b roll for my travel films. Great review. I can't wait to test out the lens on my a6300.

[@bagibagiilmu958]

Hello Rahul, i doubt to choose one of them, what must i bougt for traveling and portrait actualy? thanks dude

[@rogatsby]

Nice, I just got the Sigma 16 for my A6000 and I love it. The only other thing you need there is a fishing rod and some lures. I bet those waters were loaded with fish.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Oh yeah, there's people fishing there all the time ;)

[@thevijayraj34]

I liked the coin focus part and it's background. This all video is worth watching.

[@nightcoder5k]

I've just received the 16mm in the mail, and I can't wait to check it out this weekend testing some video with a gimbal. I'll mostly use it on the A6000, but will use it on the A7ii as well in crop mode with SLOG.

[@rondub]

Great thorough review, thanks

[@wowd44]

Ty man! Coolest test!

[@cyberwoodman]

What a beautiful music do you have on the background?

[@Jason_Hermann]

In this Sigma 16mm (bhpho.to/2Ay1yIo) & 30mm (bhpho.to/2OzCdbB) f/1.4 DC DN Lens Review, I will cover everything you need to know using real world photography and video via the Sony A6500. Full Review Here: www.sonyalphalab.com/my-sigma-16mm-30mm-f-1-4-dc-dn-lens-reviews/ In this youtube review I do a lot of filming in the field so you can see exactly how I took the photos, this way you can be confident the lenses will do the same for you in similar situations. I also used the Hoya 67mm ND Filter to help slow the shutter down for the water shots. Thanks for watching and please leave a comment below if you like the video or have questions... Jay Sigma E 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: bhpho.to/2Ay1yIo Sigma E 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: bhpho.to/2OzCdbB Sony A6500: bhpho.to/2v0t95G Hoya 67mm ND Filters: bhpho.to/2PFvN7V Hoya 52mm ND Filters: bhpho.to/2AenHhw Sony 16mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens: bhpho.to/2AfXVcA Sigma E 19mm, 30mm, and 60mm f/2.8 DN Lens Review: www.sonyalphalab.com/my-sigma-19mm-30mm-and-60mm-e-mount-dn-lenses-review/ My Sony E-Mount Len Guides: www.sonyalphalab.com/guides/e-mount-lens-guides/ Recommended Memory Cards: bhpho.to/2MxSu0g Recommended Tripods for Mirrorless Cameras: bhpho.to/2OZ8jtU Camera shoulder bags for Mirrorless Cameras: bhpho.to/2Mx3I5d Camera backpacks for Mirrorless Cameras: bhpho.to/2P36zj9 Camera Sling Bags: bhpho.to/2MuCkFh

[@MasterArmedforces]

Maybe I missed it, did you use either the 16mm or the 30mm on the NEX 6? Will the AF work on that older NEX? I only ask (and why Im browsing 16/30mm vids) because Im looking to upgrade my NEX 5T kit 3.5 - 5.6 lens to a Sigma for low light bedroom stills/vids.

[@Jason_Hermann]

I think so yes, but Have never tested that camera to be clear. You can always return it if it doesn't work...

[@Reviews4fun1]

Great review! I just grabbed the 30 F1.4

[@hightechhype5068]

Great review! Very helpful and makes me want them both!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you very much!

[@tarunsharma5254]

I know i am.late to comment but your video was amazing. Love the enviornment place u choose to shoot at

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you Tarun :)

[@cmvidz2557]

Your camera quality is amazing

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you very much!

[@ewansabri1054]

very nice comparison !

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@silvanbezemer7554]

Top quality review! Well done and thanks!

[@yogastrengthrelease]

I'm just a beginner but for making dance videos that your whole body(including the splits soo both horizonatal and vertical) will be on camera what will do the best the 16mm Sigma or the 30mm Sigma? The kit lens didn't exactly do it for me with my Canon EOS M50. In within a 20 foot range to be specific in distance.

[@Jason_Hermann]

16mm should do it for you, but out of curiosity what is the kit lens you have now? 30mm definitely won't work with only 20 feet of room total. Here is a link to the Sigma 16mm for your Canon: bhpho.to/3c7h4x2

[@yogastrengthrelease]

@@Jason_Hermann It's the 15-45mm lens

[@Jason_Hermann]

@@yogastrengthrelease ok, well if 15mm is not wide enough for you, then the 16mm is not going to help you out at all. You would need something like a Canon EF-M 11-22mm lens: amzn.to/2X8vtF5

[@nore8141]

I got a g85 with a kit lens. Panasonic prime lenses are expensive so I’ll be getting the sigma line up for m4/3. Great video and commentary. Thank you.

[@pixelet3743]

This is what review should be for the lens ☺️☺️

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you :)

[@pixelet3743]

@@Jason_Hermann hey one suggestion .. which lens should I buy for the sony a 6400 for photography? sigma 16mm or 30 mm ??

[@Jason_Hermann]

That is a hard decision, because they are both awesome. It really depends on your type of photography preference. 16mm offers a wider view, so it tends to be better for Landscapes, whereas the 30mm can be used for portraits and other things. Each lens offers a different view of the world... Do you have the 16-50mm kit lens? If so, what focal range do you use most with that lens?

[@pixelet3743]

@@Jason_Hermann i need boqeh effect as nice as possible.... And yes i have sony 16mm - 50mm kit lens

[@Jason_Hermann]

Well the 30mm f/1.4 lens will yield you a more buttery bokeh effect if you are close to your subject. That is the lens I use when recording in front of the camera in my studio like in the latest videos on my channel.

[@dval823]

I have the 16mm, which i mostly use on my A6300 flying on my Moza Aircross. So no issues with lack of stabilization. The videos are mostly excellent, but every now and then, the 16mm seems to lose focus. But overall, it is great.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the comments and sharing your experience Daren ;)

[@joonajks]

Is the sigma 30mm a great focal length to record two people for a new beauty KZbin channel? My wife and I just purchase a use Sony a6000 camera!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Well, that depends on how far the camera is away from you guys and how far you are apart from one another?

[@joonajks]

Jay SonyAlphaLab okay thank you!

[@JoshConnectMedia]

Hello Jason, which of these two lenses would you recommend for videos on motorcycles and cars with a gimbal . Camera is the zv-e10. @Jason Herman

[@Jason_Hermann]

I think the 16mm would be a better option on a gimbal Josh ;)

[@JoshConnectMedia]

@@Jason_Hermann You Rock !! It’s Gonna be one of my go to lens soon . Thanks dude .

[@mihirgolani66]

Hi I'm buying the A6400 with kitlens 16-50 and sony 18-105 f4. i want to buy one more lens but I'm confused whether i should go with the sigma16mm f1.4 or the sigma 30mm f1.4. My use is travel vlogging so what should i choose. Please let me know. Thank you

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hello, that is a tuff question honestly. If your getting the 16-50mm kit lens, you already have 16mm covered, but obviously not at the same quality as the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Lens. So I would personally go for the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Lens, because it's great for filming in front of when the camera is a few feet away and you will be able to get great separation behind you when filming at f/1.4 for example. Just make sure you get a Variable ND filter so you can keep the shutter speed at a video friendly frame rate. For example when recording at 4k 24/p you would want the shutter speed at 1/50sec and the Variable ND filter will help you do that in bright conditions. You can find all the links to gear in the description area... I hope that helps! Jay

[@mihirgolani66]

@@Jason_Hermann thank you so much dude I'll go with the Sigma 30mm

[@joevee5619]

Great Review!!! Can you recommend a Picture profile SOOC for live steaming A6100?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you! For live streaming I would not use a picture profile, because they usually require grading in post to look their best. I would just have the camera set-up with the proper white balance and exposure and stream away. There might be a good way to do it with Picture profiles and be live, but at thsi time I'm not aware of how to do that or recommend, sorry... I just started using HLG 2 for my videos, but they are not live.. It looks pretty crappy unless you grade it first. It's totally possible when using an Atmos Ninja for example, it can live grade, but again I have not tried that nor do I have any experience with that stuff yet... Sorry, I hope that helps a little ;) Jay

[@AngelusHD]

Best review so far and i’am at 8:04 so still going, great pictures and awesome editing on the HDR part on the waterfalls. Fast glass with a fast T-shirt u are wearing is a great combo :).

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you!! ;)

[@refugioflores2226]

is the 30mm 1.4 same as the one for nikon the sigma 30mm 1.4 art? same sharpness ?

[@Jason_Hermann]

No that is a different lens made for Nikon F Mount as far as I can tell.

[@refugioflores2226]

@@Jason_Hermann yea i know but do you think its same on image quality as the one for sony?

[@HasanNiz]

Amazing video! How did you do the rotating b-roll for lenses and cameras?

[@Jason_Hermann]

I used a turn table like this one: amzn.to/33FXgPy

[@samuelfrench4750]

better than my leica 15mm (30mm) 1.7, micro four thirds?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Not really sure, I never used that lens.

[@satyajeetrao345]

Which one is best for macro photography? Sigma 16mm f1.4 or Sigma 30mm f.1.4 ? I loved your reviews.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the kind words :) Neither of these lenses are a macro lens, but the 30mm has a slight advantage in magnification over the 16mm...

[@scottfairbanks1362]

Last year I bought a Sony A6000 and I have been considering getting the Sigma 16mm F1.4 to go with it. That was why I was watching your video but then I noticed some thing I wasn't expecting....Was that filmed on Haven Road where it crosses the Basha Kill??

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, Scott it sure was :) I take a lot of my test photos at the Basha Kill and from that spot in particular! You local? I live up in the Rock Hill area...

[@scottfairbanks1362]

@@Jason_Hermann I actually live in South Central PA, but I have friends who live in Wurtsboro and I'm up there a couple of times a year, I was just there in April for the annual spring clean up of the Basha Kill. I must say the photos you take there look a lot better than the ones I do.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Very cool, and thanks for the kind words ;) Being there at the golden hour makes a huge difference in light quality!

[@kevinwilliams3838]

What type of tripod is that?

[@Jason_Hermann]

I would love to if available! Shoot me an email or direct message via instagram or facebook and maybe we can figure something out ;)

[@sbrito-espinal8862]

Which lens do you recommend for music and sports video out of the both? Thank you for the video! great content on your channel

[@Jason_Hermann]

Indoor sports or outdoor sports?

[@sbrito-espinal8862]

@@Jason_Hermann both indoor and outdoor , thank you responding

[@pablodoncor]

Hi Jay, nice review, very well explained. I was going to buy the Rokinon 12mm to add to my current kit (Sony 18-135mm), but the Sigma 16mm seems much better in IQ. Although, the 16mm is close to the 18mm of my kit. I haven't had the opportunity to shoot with something wider than 18mm and can't rent lenses here in my country. So, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on this. Thanks and greetings from Argentina.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hi Pablo and thanks for the kind words. The Rokinon 16mm f/2 Lens(bhpho.to/2GGOaGC) is a very nice option, but not as fast as the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens (bhpho.to/2Ay1yIo) which has the f/1.4 aperture. In addition, the Sigma is significantly lighter weight which makes a difference on those long carry days. Also, the Sigma has Autofocus which works excellent for both photos and video! The price point is where the Sigma hits the wallet harder at $289 vs $399 with current promotions at the time of this reply, but I think it is totally worth the extra cash. Between the faster aperture, light weight, and killer autofocus, it's pretty much a no brainer in my book. I would go with the Sigma!! amzn.to/2GWablW

[@pablodoncor]

@@Jason_Hermann Will do. Thanks!!!

[@Puttugamer]

I'm planning for buying a6500 with sigma 30mm lense.... But let me know, Should i buy ND filter, by the way, Uses of the camera is for KZbin videos.... Thanks

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hello and Yes, I would recommend getting a variable ND filter like one of these: bhpho.to/2NpyOg2 The reason, is encase you are not aware, is you want to keep your shutter speed at twice what your recording frame rate is. For example, when recording at 24p, you would want your shutter speed to be at 1/50sec for the best results. 30p, you would want 1/60sec shutter speed. 60p you would want 1/120sec... With the variable ND filter, you can easily dial in the filter to get your shutter speed down to 1/50sec while shooting in bright sunny conditions, and while having the aperture wide open for those killer shallow depth of field effects this lens is capable of producing. I hope that helps ;) Jay

[@hungtruong91]

excellent chanel for Sony APS-C user, thank for the review brother!

[@gangofarid536]

on which camera the pictures take shoots?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Sony A6500

[@movinginthesestreetswithou9670]

I want video lenses for my canon 80d any recommendations

[@Jason_Hermann]

That is an EF-S lens mount on the 80D so these lenses will not work. See here for EF-S Lens options: bhpho.to/2zGq6Ek

[@AngelusHD]

Rewatched the last part because... well we all have to work and there is not enough time to do what we actually want to do right? :). That being said, i own the 30mm 1.4 for a while now and it's still the best lens i have bought so far for my Sony 6500. I started with the NEX 5n and changed it to the NEX 6 u still own because of the review u posted years ago. We are finally planning a trip to the Finse Lapland, the 16mm 1.4 performance is outstanding and suits really wel for the things we wanne shoot while we are out there... Thanks for the irl review and showing off the sharpness on your lab tests, back to work and get this beast before we are going on our trip.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you for the comments and I here ya ;) Sounds like you have an awesome trip planned, and I'm sure you will get some amazing photos!

[@pappa_rt]

30 or 16 mm for trip / vacation?

[@bogdanvisan5175]

Hi Jay. Great review. In the "terrace video tests" was the in-camera microphone used or rather an external one?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks and everything was internal mic.

[@TheAvlis24]

Hey man, I got the Sony a6400 and my quality is not like this! id it the lens? I got the kit one

[@Jason_Hermann]

The kit lens is ok, but not as good as a high quality prime lens like the Sigmas. The lens certainly helps, but great lighting and composition also makes a difference.

[@TheAvlis24]

@@photoenduro Thank you! So it not the camera is just lens i should be investing in, and i'm here always thinking is the camera i even send back the a6300 and also the canon m50 but i could never get the quality of sharpness i'm seeing on KZbin

[@TheAvlis24]

@@Jason_Hermann Thank you too all this time i'm making so much bad decisions, now i know

[@youngworld001]

Will the 30mm 1.4 work on a6600?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, it sure will. It's specifically designed for the APS-C Lenses like the A6600, A6500, A6400, A6300, A6100, A6000, A5100, etc....

[@youngworld001]

@@Jason_Hermann thank u so much

[@KeithHodgkinson]

Superb review with plenty of samples.I try to keep to full frame lenses but these two and the hopefully soon to follow 56 are hard to ignore as a do it all set.I would use them without doubt on my A7 series cam.Thanks for your hard work.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you for the kind comments and sharing your thoughts on using the lens even on the full frame camera!! ;)

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Would you recommend this lens for real estate with the Canon M50?

[@Jason_Hermann]

I think you might need a wider lens for real-estate indoors, but otherwise yeah the 16mm is a great option. Something like the Canon 11-22mm lens (bhpho.to/3Ml7JUH) would prolly be better though considering the crop factor sensor of the M50.

[@GLOBALOVERSEASGROUP]

thank you for video , which one it's good for indoor video shooting ?! i'm shooting inside factory like take some videos for machine and it's low light ! so how do u think ?!

[@Jason_Hermann]

For that I would think you would need both the 16mm f/1.4 wide angle larger view of the factory, and the 30mm f/1.4 for more of the close-up details shots of the machines working.

[@GLOBALOVERSEASGROUP]

@@Jason_Hermann hummm if only one which one to be winner ?

[@Jason_Hermann]

@@GLOBALOVERSEASGROUP I would choose the 16mm if only one, because you can always crop in to get a closer look on the footage in post processing, especially when recording in 4k.

[@GLOBALOVERSEASGROUP]

@@Jason_Hermann OK thank you , i just care more about low light , cuz most of places here are a little bit dark ,. thx

[@scorpiojuan1966]

Great video. I just bought my A6400 with the Sigma 16mm. What gimbal are you using? I also su subscribed.

[@Jason_Hermann]

The gimbal I am using is not available anymore for whatever reason, but the current equivalent would be the Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer: bhpho.to/2xs5SMQ

[@JRMoritz]

I have the a6300 with a 18-135 Sony lens. I want to get a fixed length lens. Rarely do any portrait shots. Mostly landscape and objects. So which Sigma lens would serve me better the 16mm or 30mm? Thanks . JR

[@afrank3029]

I would love to get an answer for this question , beeinh in the same boat ...

[@JRMoritz]

A Frank Keep me posted if you find out. Soon the weather will be nice for landscape photography!

[@vik4975]

@@JRMoritz 16 would be better for landscape

[@Jason_Hermann]

I would go with the 16mm for landscapes if I had to pick just one lens.

[@davidmentch2923]

Great informative review. I'm using the 5n now, would the 16mm still be a great option? I have the 19mm and 30mm 2.8 lenses, both great but not like these 1.4s.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you and Yes, it would be an awesome option!

[@barbarafosu]

I recently purchased the sigma 16mm f1.4 for my fashion blog. I’m trying to use it for both full body portraits and KZbin videos. It’s great so far but I never get blurry backgrounds with full body portraits, only when I’m closer to the lens. I usually shoot in f2.0. Is there anything I could be missing or would the 30mm work better in my case? I own a Sony a5100. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hi Barbara and great question! The short answer is in order to get separation from the background, you will need to have the background far away from you. Yes the 30mm f/1.4 lens would help with separation, but the camera will need to further away from you to get a full body shot as well. So I would try using the 16mm lens at f/1.4 and try your best to fill the scene with your body without to much space, so in other words get as close to the camera as you can while still getting the full body. Then make sure the background is far away. Outside would be the easiest for this for sure ;) I hope that helps and all the best, Jay

[@barbarafosu]

@@Jason_Hermann Thank you so much! I will keep testing to see.

[@carlescarles4112]

Did u use gimbal for your video?

[@Jason_Hermann]

No

[@omnirhythm]

Hope you got yourself a Peak Design Cuff in the meantime, it's really worth it! Especially when leaning over the bridge with a front-heavy lens like the sigma 16mm :D

[@thomaan]

Great video!

[@pf4773]

Thanks so much for this great video! I have a question-I want to be shooting documentaries and have the Sony 70-350 and the Sony 18-135 lenses. I need to pare down to just one prime. What do you think-16mm or 30mm? I actually bought both but need to return one. I love Sigma-such a wonderful company providing photographers with amazing lenses at such inexpensive prices! Thanks again for any suggestions regarding, for documentaries/videos-keep the 30mm or the 16mm? :)

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hello, since you have the 18-135mm I would go with the 30mm over the 16mm. It's great for interviews and maximum depth of field play thanks to the super fast f/1.4 aperture and effective 45mm focal length.

[@joonajks]

What is a good starter prime lens to shoot KZbin videos between the 16 mm or the 30mm crop sensor camera?

[@Jason_Hermann]

It depends on what look you are going for. the 16mm offers a much wider view of things and might be what you need. However, the 30mm offers a tighter view and will separate the background more if you are standing in front of the camera for example. If you plan on hand holding the camera vlogging style, then the 16mm would probably be a better option for the wider view. If you are using a tripod and are further away, then the 30mm would be a better option I would say.

[@joonajks]

Jay SonyAlphaLab Thank you so much! I think 30mm will be a better fit! I’ll have a tripod and will be sitting 3 feet from the camera

[@geriallen7443]

I guess I'll need that filter too??

[@Jason_Hermann]

It can't hurt to help slow the shutter speed down ;) I highly recommend the Hoya Variable ND filter for the most versatility!! bhpho.to/2AijU2E

[@rafabern31]

Jay, how is it going? I have a a6000 and bought a Sony 50mm lens. It seems to work very well outdoors because I have more space to take the pictures, but to use indoors, it's really hard. What would you recommend in this case? I still want some nice bokeh. Is the 30mm the best option or a 28mm or 24mm would be better? Thanks in advance!

[@Jason_Hermann]

24mm would be an better option for a wider view indoors I would say, but 30mm would certainly be better than 50mm. Perhaps grab or rent an affordable 16-50mm kit lens to play with and find out what works best, then invest in a quality prime lens that meets your needs?

[@nibeditapattnayak9692]

Can 16 mm f1.4 lens be used for youtube videos

[@GamingLoadown101]

yes

[@geriallen7443]

It's not gonna work on my A7r2 but it will work well with my 6300. Is that right?

[@Jason_Hermann]

It will work on the A72, but in crop factor mode by default. It's designed specifically for crop factor sensor cameras like the A6500, A6300, A6000, etc...

[@geriallen7443]

@@Jason_Hermann ok... if I would have listened to the end I would have gotten that... lol... great review as always.

[@frankluo230]

The lab scene is... Actually quite soft in the corners for both lenses at f1.4 Test a real sharp lens you will be surprised how much difference lens makes in terms of corner sharpness. Like a Zeiss Batis 18mm or Sigma 28mm ART.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, but at f/1.4 that is still very sharp compared to other APS-C lenses at f/1.4, especially for the price! The Zeiss Batis lenses for example are significantly better, no question, but they are not as fast, designed for full frame cameras and are way larger in size, and cost way more money so this makes sense. All that needs to be factored in as well don't ya think? WHen I review cheaper lenses like the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 Lens, the corner sharpness was horrible compared to the Sigmas as a real world example. So, for the money the f/1.4 results were really good I thought. I really appreciate the feedback and your point is well taken Frank ;)

[@frankluo230]

@@Jason_Hermann I get it for the price sigma lenses are excellent. However as part of the review, when comparing objective results, soft or sharp or corner excellence are of objective standards IMO. For example, mtf50 above 2200lp/mm is excellent, between 1500-2200 is very good so on and so for. It can't be all 'considering the price' otherwise we will never be able to compare lens at different price points.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, I agree Frank, but my reviews are real world perspective based more for beginner level photographers. I don't go into technical information at that level, but your point is totally valid. For the money, these lenses are very good at f/1.4. True or false? Yes, way more expensive lenses are obviously better based on actual measurements, however the average subscriber to my channel does not care about those numbers. They just want to know if the lens is good in the real world and how it fairs compared to other lenses in the same price point. Again, I really appreciate your feedback and I will keep that in mind next time I review a lens ;) Have a great day!

[@marcoandreas185]

Is the 16mm totaly quiet, or have you used an external mic? It is Important to know for me me, because there are lots of Videos out there, where the Focus with internal mic is really loud

[@Jason_Hermann]

It's not 100% silent, but it's almost silent. I can't hear it in any of my video samples, but if you are in a pin drop quiet situation, and doing long focus throws, you might hear a little something with the internal mic. I just held the lens to my ear while doing a focus shift and I did hear a tiny little something, but it's hard to hear. Almost silent is the best way to describe it I would say.

[@majoyhernandez4143]

Hi Jay! Do you recommend the sigma 30mm or sony 35mm for a6400? Since, a6400 doesn’t have any IBIS.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hello there :) Well, it depends on your needs. The Sigma f/1.4 is faster and offers better sharpness, but the OSS is a great feature as well. I personally am a sucker for the most blurry background and sharpness, so I would go for the Sigma. However if you want to hand hold with the slowest shutter speed possible, the Sony 35mm f/1.8 OSS lens would be a better option for the Sony A6400.

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

Do you use any ND variable filter for your Sigma 16mm 1.4? Any recommendation?

[@ChrisVenture]

Excellent review! Thanks for the video, but now I'm not sure which I want the 16 or 30! maybe both?! :D

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you and yeah, I hear ya! I want both and the the 56mm f/1.4 as well!

[@lucazoti]

Is it worth to have both lenses as your only 2 lenses in the kit? Or are they quite silimiar and would be better to own the 16mm and some other highter focal lenght?

[@lucazoti]

They now have the 56mm f/1.4, so that's my doubt.

[@pop1348]

Waiting for the Sigma 56 mm f1.4... And maybe one day the 18-35 mm f1.8... Great video ! Thanks.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yeah, me too! That 56mm f/1.4 works out to the classic effective 85mm, and will be a killer portrait lens I'm thinking :)

[@ObelixCMM]

Another great review! Time to go shopping for "skinny Jay" ;)

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you sir!! I do need some new clothes for sure ;)

[@j2k325]

Merry Christmas in advance brother! been following you for 3 years now and its good to see you doing well with your fam and reviews! Laila has grown into a beautiful lady. keep them videos coming. I have both lenses and no regrets

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you very much :)

[@xenky0]

Your images look pretty sharp! I used to consider this 16f1.4 with samyang 12f2, personally I prefer samyang 12f2 because its sunstar effect

[@Chris.Massimino]

What river is that? Class 3? I'd run it.

[@Jason_Hermann]

lol, just a choppy section of an otherwise fairly calm river ;) It's called the Neversink River...

[@andresreyna4260]

The Bokeh on the 30mm is magnificent!

[@Jason_Hermann]

I totally agree, especially for the money!

[@chryseass.5143]

Hi Jay- first of all, nice to see an appearance by Bones Jones! Secondly, you probably are ready to shop for a smaller size in T shirts ( show off all your hard work!!) Thirdly, I am recovering from two broken ankles so my heart was in my mouth watching you clamber so close to the water's edge ( I''m "jealous", at the moment!) Finally, I want ask you if you found the 16 mm focus ring to be a little too easy to turn. I was testing my copy out last night and thought that it could have benefited from having a bit more resistance for manual focus. I am comparing it to my other various lenses ( Sony and Tamron) . Great review, Jay!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the kind words and sorry about the ankles.... As far as the focus ring goes, no I did not think it was to easy to turn. It felt really good to me when testing.

[@chryseass.5143]

Ah, thanks -at least I have had plenty of time to catch up on lens reviews while I recover ( about half way there!) I just threw the Sigma 16 back on my a7iii to try it out with the Clear Image Zoom and could cover the image circle at 1x3 zoom! Camera information tells me it is employing all 24 megapixels as opposed to using super 35 crop mode. Will have to try it out in real world use to see what, if any, use that is. Maybe that is something you could test out, Jay. My copy of the Sigma 16mm is definitely very sensitive to touch with the focus ring- I will have to try out another copy when I can get to a camera store to compare but thanks for your observation.

[@Jason_Hermann]

;)

[@chryseass.5143]

Hi Jay, I don't know if you could read my earlier comment as You Tube decided to put lines throughout it ( never had that happened before). I was not trying to strike my comment out. If you can read it, I was asking about using the 16mm with Clear Image Zoom on full frame. Any thoughts?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yeah, I see the lines and I have no idea why that happened... Yes you can totally use ClearImage Zoom in order to solve the Vignette issue ;) I can test this on my older original a7r when I get home if you like?

[@HviTuLVeR]

Very, VERY, nice video. I arrived here randomly, and I just love the way you do your videos. You got a new subscriber. Congratulations. I was watching this video with a grain of salt, because I am on that hard spot in the life of a person who loves photography. I bought on Amazon this 30mm by 273€ (on a sale), never opened it (I had plans of buying the new APS-C camera Sony is about to announce since months ago now), and today is the last day for returning it. I'm planning to return it, because I find myself on a spot where, I really want to try photography professionally on the future, and if I go for APS-C gear, I might blame myself later, by needing a Fullframe equipement. and... well... I'm not rich. So I'm heavily thinking about going for a Sony A7III, and get it with the Tamrom 28-75, Samyang AF 14 or Sony Vario-Tessar 16-35 ZA (not sure about this one, because the Zoom will make things easier on hard spots for composition) and finally the Sony 85 1.8. I'm mostly planning Wide and Travel photo, so I'm thinking about Fullframe, because there are options for this on APS-C too, but most are primes. Zoom options, for what I know, are old already, or with bad quality controls (Sony 10-18mm), or not Wide enough. Sorry about the text brick, but I feel agaisnt a wall. Could you help me with your experience to step me into the most right decision? It's hard for me thinking into expending around 4500€, but I dont want to expend aound 3000€ on APSC gear (Camera, Sigma 30mm, Sony 18-105G, Samyang 12mm f2 or Laowa 9mm 0D), if the final quality difference is going to be remarcable, and I know Color, ISO, Dynamic range, and even sharpness (specially corner to corner) are better on a Fullframe. Thank you, and congratulations for being so didactic.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the kind words and I hear ya about the gear situation. If I were you, and was planning on doing pro work, I would go with the A7 III (amzn.to/2S03uTm). It has a much larger battery and the sensor is noticeable better than the APS-C cameras. As far as lenses go? That is a hard decision. The Tamron 28-75mm (amzn.to/2S4oR6f) is a great option for the fast constant aperture, but I still would rather have the Sony FE 24-105 G OSS Lens (amzn.to/2CsMJuQ) and a fast prime lens for low light. For the budget oriented user, I would go with the FE 50mm f/1.8 Lens (amzn.to/2CUAB6L) and 85mm f/1.8 Lens (amzn.to/2J5tzfD) and the FE 24-105mm G Lens as the workhorse all in one solution. For wide angle, I would consider the FE 16-35mm f/4 Ziess lens (amzn.to/2CTLJB0). However, the Tamron can also do that job with a faster aperture, but significantly less range. The 24-28mm and 75mm vs 105mm makes a pretty big difference.... I hope that helps?? Jay

[@HviTuLVeR]

@@Jason_Hermann thanks Jay. I will start with the Zeiss 16-35 and later on, by Christmass, I will probably get the 24-105 G. Only have to consider if the aperture difference with the Tamron might be an issue for indoor shooting. Thanks tho!

[@unashamedmuzikministry8192]

my 2 favorite lenses

[@BETTERLIFE-bg9sk]

Where were you?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Bash Kill Wildlife Preserve, in NY USA

[@chryseass.5143]

Jay , have you tested the Tamron 28-75 for Sony FE mount? I have looked to see but it looks like you haven't. If you haven't may I suggest that you test it out. It's a great lens!

[@Jason_Hermann]

No I have not tested that lens yet. I wanted to get it for this review cycle I'm currently in, but it was out of stock unfortunately... I plan on reviewing it ASAP, but might doa few more APS-C lenses. Not really sure yet ;)

[@chryseass.5143]

Not surprised that you can't get your hands on one! One camera store that I spoke to told me that they were only getting 10 copies per month to sell and these were already ordered well in advance. Three or four month wait! I ended up getting a friend to pick up mine from another part of the country ( ditto for my a7iii .)

[@Jason_Hermann]

They are selling like hot cakes!! The A7 III is also never in stock at BH when I want one. I had to get it with the kit lens last time, but that worked out fine for my purposes... I just review the gear and then send back. BH is kind enough to let me borrow from them, which is why I link to them in the description area ;) I am subject to the in stock situation though just like everybody else. Perhaps one day Sony will offer to send me gear!!

[@chryseass.5143]

Sony ( Tamron)? Are you listening?? A "real world" reviewer here! Send him some gear!!!

[@conraddevera]

So I chose the Sony for 35mm and I want sigma for 16mm, looks like I chose the more expensive path for both smh

[@buzzj89]

Same but worth it

[@scottdellefave1868]

Two years later, do you still like these lenses, specifically for the a6400 used for shooting video? I'm shooting workshop DIY tutorials indoors (hence a workshop) and looking for a better option than the 16-50mm kit lens. love the video and the dual screen view you have going on! subscribed !!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes and I still use them all the time with my A6400 ;) They are awesome optics and at a bargain price in my opinion consider the cost of alternative high quality lenses...

[@nakinaki7991]

I like your taste of music

[@jordanthomas3211]

Is there a major difference between this lens and just using an iPhone X? I already have the X and cant decide if its worth it to get this lens or to just use the iPhone

[@vik4975]

Dude, this lens doesnt compare to an iPhone, let alone the lens but any dslr or mirrorless camera lmao

[@thehikingcommunity4806]

Lmao. Stupid.

[@harmangaming4898]

Dumbass

[@lucasmicarelli]

I need look a real comparation in the same place and light with the two lenses. You use the lenses for very different things. but its a good video

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the comments and feedback ;)

[@Guitarsdetectors]

I kep thinking you were gonna drop those lenses in the water

[@Jason_Hermann]

lol

[@dimdimich1]

the same here )

[@omkaromkar18]

Watch out for crocs in that lake...😃

[@Jason_Hermann]

lol, no crocs in NY as far as I know, but snakes are around!!

[@DoctorF1984]

The picture quality is nice, but the af s problems at f2 f2.2 and f2.8 are a big shame for sigma and sony... It feels that none of those want to fix that problem....

[@dimdimich1]

hi,contemplating of getting 16mm, can you please tell us more about the problems at f2 f2.2 and f2.8

[@PetroshellyShots]

why you talk about crop factor since its designed for aps c sensors?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Because the focal range is always in reference to full frame even though the sensor is APS-C. So the effective focal range is not what the lens says. 16mm = 24mm effective and 30mm = 45mm effective as it relates to the 35mm format standard...

[@PetroshellyShots]

this lens is only made for apsc sensors and on ff you will have vignett ..so this makes no sense..but you can compare the field of view, to that off a 24mm on a ff sensor.

[@Jason_Hermann]

@@PetroshellyShots Yes, it is confusing. The reason 16mm is effectively 24mm is because of the aps-c sensor crop factor. Any lens smaller than a full frame sensor has a crop factor. In this case it's 1.5x. Therefore 16mm x 1.5 = 24mm. So in other words when using the 16mm on the APS-C sensor A6500, the "effective view" you would get is the same as using a 24mm lens on a full frame camera. If you wanted to capture the same exact frame with the A6500 and a Sony A7 III you would need a 16mm lens on the A6500 and a 24mm lens on the A7 III. That would yield effectively the same image capture corner to corner.

[@PetroshellyShots]

@@Jason_Hermannokay i see what ur point is but i think its missleading or irrelevant to any apsc user.. Coz any lens which is made for that apsc Sensorsize has the exact focallength as descriped.. other than a lense which is made for ff.. where u have to calculate the real focallength

[@Jason_Hermann]

@@PetroshellyShots All lenses us the full frame standard, so you must do the calculations for cameras that do not have full frame sensors in order to figure out the effective focal length. It does not matter if it's an aps-C lens or not, the effective calculation still needs to be done. Full frame cameras you do not need to do a calculation for. What it says on the full frame lens is the effective range.

[@Richtainment]

whoa easy buddy

[@DanielTuriman]

I got my great shot with this lens, and the results is fantastic at my KZbin channel new video, all footage filmed with Sony A6400 +sigma 16mm with Cine4 PP.

[@PSYHOLOG_SERG]

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