Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 vs The Sigma Primes (16, 30 & 56mm 1.4)

Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 vs The Sigma Primes (16, 30 & 56mm 1.4)
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In this video I compare the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 zoom lens with the Sigma Prime Trio (16, 30 & 56mm 1.4).
The most fundamental difference between these lenses is the 1.4 vs 2.8 aperture, which is exactly what I put to the test in this video.
I realise that at each end of the lens range there are differences i.e 16mm vs 18mm & 50mm vs 56mm - but regardless, I still think this is a valuable comparison for anyone that has entered the APSC eco system and is trying to decide between prime lenses or a zoom lens.
Hopefully it comes in useful and please like and subscribe for plenty more future videos with this lens including photo walks and street photography POV videos.
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0:00 Intro
1:03 Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 range test
1:35 Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 vs Sigma 16mm 1.4
2:18 Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 vs Sigma 30mm 1.4
3:04 Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 vs Sigma 56mm 1.4
3:43 Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 Photo Examples
4:07 Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 Buying Advice
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[@NileseyyNiles]

This is exactly the video I was looking for! I do all of my cinematography on a 16mm currently but in the market for another lens and was considering the zoom lens for convenience. But mannnn that f1.4 is hard to beat! Thanks!

[@StuartRodwell]

Glad it came in useful man 🙌🏻

[@tibfox]

If you are in for cinematography: films (where this word comes from) are 90% of the time shot in more than f4. There is more than a blurry background to create background separation and not a real need for f1.4 ;)

[@shashankvats753]

@@tibfox Hey, thanks for that insight man, appreciate it

[@euogaldino]

@@tibfox Exactly, because that, sigma 18-50 2.8 is better for video...

[@ramtinhayward1]

A fantastic video! Refreshingly to the point, reviewing these 4 lenses in 5.5 minutes, containing all you need to know in a comparison of them. Just what I needed. No waffling on about irrelevancies and other b/s. Great job! So great, I've liked and subscribed 😁

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks so much Martin 🙏🏻

[@CookingAhPa]

What i have been wanting to see, thanks alot for sharing

[@user-dq2le5ic2k]

Reviews should be like this. Informative and straightforward! Thanks a lot!

[@StuartRodwell]

You’re very welcome 🙌🏻

[@kiem6313]

Great review, exactly what I needed to see. Thanks mate!

[@yuanyuanintaiwan]

Exactly the video I was looking for. Thanks!

[@ashwanibhola3766]

Thanks for the lens review! This would be perfect for travel. It's small and lightweight and pairs nicely with a crop sensor camera. The f/2.8 aperture also works well for travel by bringing attention to your subject but also maintaining enough detail in the background to provide context of where you are. If you do any extensive night/astro photography then the primes would also come in handy.

[@lil_pai]

Fantastic review of the lens and great comparisons! If you'll take my advice, I think we'd all like to see more lens comparisons such as this! You do an amazing job of showcasing the strength's and weaknesses of every lens, and if you could manage some sponsorships or even borrow some lenses for reviews, I think your channel would reach new heights. Keep up the great work! I have no doubt you'll grow a lot over the course of 2022 if you keep this quality content up!

[@YogaLifeEtc]

Yes but maybe just rent the lenses or team up with a photographic store and advertise them. 😉

[@cebrium]

Most helpful video on the lens by far. You just gained a subscriber. Keep it up 😊

[@osvaldodomingos9041]

The way you presented all information in a short, straight video is just amazing, the tests were exactly what we wanted to see, This was very on point, congrats. I just subscribed to the channel, I want to see more of exactly this.

[@renaatp]

Thanks for the vid! As always, amazingly done with the shortcuts and all!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Renaat 👍🏻

[@melvinp460]

I could have never imagined such a perfectly thought out review for the apsc Sigma lenses would exist. Great work bud. Just what I was looking for.

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks so much Melvin - appreciate the feedback 🙏🏻

[@dylancurcio5388]

Exactly the video I was looking for, thanks.

[@Danu_chandimal]

I am personally using the 18-50 and the sigma 56 has my daily carry. It's a great combo for getting most of ur desired shots

[@zeropain9319]

Thank you! Exactly the comparison I was looking for in a short and sweet video :)

[@StuartRodwell]

Glad it came in useful 👍🏻

[@danbisson9679]

The background separation is so much better on the primes, I'd love the convenience of having one lens but not worth the tradeoff on aperture, thanks for saving me some money!! 😅 Fantastic review as always.

[@zarashah]

@@toms3485 he was around 1.5m away from the subject...so around 1m could hav achieved a better bokeh?

[@toms3485]

@@zarashah Yes, check out the bokeh at 4:02 in this very video, for example

[@bondgabebond4907]

The great fun factor in the zoom is that you can walk around, taking photo after photo, wide to mid to tele without having to change lenses. The convenience factor more that makes up for any shortcomings, and really, having to change lenses and possibly dropping one, is a real pain in the ass. I have always loved zooms for the versatility it offers. Primes are great for the time you have to set up shots and are not in a rush. So don't diss the lens until you use it. You may find you actually like it.

[@WEHAVETHISDREAM]

Don't get fooled by aperture. I shot some great portraits on the oldies but goldies Sony 18-105mm f.4 and on the longer end it blew my mind with the bokeh and everything. And on the topic "sharpness": I would suggest all of you to let it go. I mean, what use is to have super sharpness, then stay and unsharpen the hell out of your photos / videos, in post? I realized that myself. I have the Sigma trios, but what use can I get, except some better low-light, but then waste valuable time on smoothing out the skin out of the people in my photos, cause with the lens you can see their pores and wrinkles are so exaggerated and real :)) I mean, photography / videography is art and you don't have to always be "real" and "raw" (unedited). Back in the days, when I purchased my first DSLR, the Canon 600d, maaaaaan, those photos needed no post-smoothing or anything, just printed all my family photos directly out of the camera. Greets, L.

[@WEHAVETHISDREAM]

@@bondgabebond4907 Exactly! I love the primes, especially from Sigma, but... even when shooting portraits, you lose a lot of cool moments. I mean, when the person in front of you eventually starts feeling comfortable and poses, dances or gives you all kind of beautiful looks, you miss out on so much moments, when you tell her/him: "Aaaah, wait the framing is to narrow, let me put the 16mm on..." or viceversa. I finally realized after all these years, why pro and extraordinary photographers carry a superb but heavy ass zoom lens with them, instead of a bag full of primes. Yeah...

[@MichaelHarper28]

My guy producing quality content! Love it!! I’ll be looking out for the next batch of presets too! 👀

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Michael 🙏🏻 There are some presets in the making 😎

[@furkanozcan77]

Thank you for this great, to the point comparison

[@2skera2]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@jochenretter]

Bro, this is exactly what i was looking for, now I know better what I can expect from these lenses, thank you so much!

[@frankd5173]

The video I needed! Thanks for the comparison 🤙

[@StuartRodwell]

You’re welcome Frank! ✌🏻

[@darrelgrosvalet5269]

thanks for the awesome review, very thorough; deserved a like and subscribe! looking forward to more!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Darrel - much appreciated 🙌🏻

[@nickorafael3887]

Very valuable content here Stuart! Thank you

[@StuartRodwell]

Hey Nicko - thanks man 👍🏻

[@Soladeavan]

Was thinking about the new Sigma zoom lens or a 56mm prime (already own the 30mm) and this was just the video i was looking for. A short, simple, nicely edited comparison as always! Probably going to pick up the prime because of the low light performance and bokeh. I appreciate your work and i also bought your presets last year and i use them regularly in my photoshoots. With small situational tweaks they give just the mood i need, thanks!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks so much for the support 🙌🏻 You won’t be disappointed with the 56mm 👌🏻

[@harrisonmartin291]

Facing this exact dilemma now and you helped me make up my mind. Good stuff. Great shots at the end too! Cheers.

[@juliusespanol6813]

Which lens did you end up choosing? I'm facing a similar choice and would love to hear your thoughts!

[@harrisonmartin291]

@@juliusespanol6813 ha, well, when I wrote that I was really in love with the separation achieved by the primes in this video. So I thought I was going to buy the prime trio. I talked myself into a compromise, though. I got the 18-50 and the 16mm for video. I've paired them with an a6700 since December. I've found myself mostly shooting photos of friends and family in casual settings, often in low light. Those two extra stops and the ~85mm FF equivalent would really have served me better. So if I could do it again, I'd buy the prime set. The 18-50 is convenient though.

[@thomaschin3841]

Exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks!

[@XDario91]

Great video, very clear and to the point. Proves that despite the obvious convenience of a zoom, only primes can push the camera for that higher end look on apsc format. Even the 30mm had a huge difference in bokeh. However it is to be considered that shooting all the time at the widest aperture is an unrealistic scenario, and this new zoom is a real deal, especially with that size and at that price. Cheers

[@StuartRodwell]

Yes agreed Dario - the primes definitely have their place but I think it’s going to be a perfect walk around lens 👍🏻

[@projectmunchkins]

Thank for doing this video anyways... your side-by-side examples are so helpful!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks for watching ✌🏻

[@funhorizon5494]

this is exactly what i was looking for, thanks for sharing this.

[@StuartRodwell]

You’re welcome 🙌🏻

[@starnod]

Thanks Stuart for the video because I have the Sigma 18-50 2.8 on my Sony A6600 and I was looking to add possibly two more to my collection.

[@uploadmeful]

Well you got my like and subscribe, was looking for this exact comparison!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thank you! Much appreciated 🙌🏻

[@duythao9420]

Very informative and helpful. Thanks for your video

[@nablomkpatternmaking5649]

love this video a lot, so clear and easy to compare

[@StuartRodwell]

Glad it helped 👍🏻

[@savnac]

Zoom lenses are better for intricate composition. Primes are better for low light performance and subject isolation. Sure, you can fall into more creative opportunities with an individual prime lens, but if you really want to make sure you can specifically nail a composition down at a landscape or street photography shoot, zooms will have your back where you can’t always use your legs to “zoom” with primes. Even when you can “zoom with your legs”, it’ll change the compression and alignment of the things in your frame, where with a zoom you can change the parallax of the objects in your frame by using your legs, but also crop in an out of a frame without moving where you’re standing by zooming in or out to avoid shifting the parallax. This is why I prefer zooms over primes personally. If you need background blur and don’t compose very intricately, then the primes are for you.

[@jesuslopez6873]

Excellent comment my friend

[@savnac]

thank you! @@jesuslopez6873

[@philforrester4142]

Had the 18-50mm since it came out and hardly ever get primes out unless portraightwhich don’t generally do . I have travelled a lot and this lens is amazing and very sharp so very happy

[@TheRetroRoadshow]

Really good video and comparison - thank you! I have the Sigma 30mm and 16mm for my Sony a6400, and they're both wonderful. I feel like I'm still finding my way with the 16mm, but I've captured more 5-star pics with the 30mm than any other lens I've used. Knowing that there's a zoom that's at least in the ballpark quality-wise and spans the range of the "Sigma Prime" series is really interesting - might need to pick one up sooner or later!

[@StuartRodwell]

Yes I purely bought it as a convenient walk around lens which I think it will be perfect for 👍🏻. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@mr_ion]

Spot on review! Thanks!

[@samueleshun5727]

These comparison videos are the best. Was considering getting this but now I want to just get the 56mm to add to the other two in the trio that I already own.

[@isaacjohnsonfilms]

Yo thanks for making this video, I appreciated it!

[@StuartRodwell]

Appreciate it Isaac 🙌🏻

[@CreativeIsolation]

Thanks so much for this comparison. I have the 30m 1.4 and was debating what my next lens should be (I need something longer). While the zoom offers a lot of flexibility in a similar package, I think my next lens should either be the 56mm 1.4 or another longer lens. So thank you for that!

[@teodormaxim5033]

amazing video and thank you for the comparison! as someone who has never had a fast lens at any of these focal lengths (currently on the sony e 16-50 kit) having a reference on how the bokeh looks on both f2.8 and f1.4 was very useful.

[@matthewcsonka]

Thank you this video, it was so helpful for me!!

[@StuartRodwell]

Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻

[@Happy_Snapper]

Today I went out and purchased the A6400 with this lens thanks to your video's, amazing reviews keep up the great work.

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks so much Paul - appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@wswess3998]

just what i wanted to see thanks you so much for this video!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@user-uu7hx7hm4c]

helpfull review mate, thanks a lot

[@sitteenose]

Always enjoy your style. Man!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Martin - much appreciated 🙌🏻

[@patrick-resendiz]

Great video! Just what I needed. Subbed.

[@StuartRodwell]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@RomanOlsh]

Thank you for review, simply great!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks man! 🙌🏻

[@thomasdoe6768]

Again, high quality content from Stuart here. Watching your videos without leaving a sub should be a crime :)

[@StuartRodwell]

😂 Thanks Thomas - much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@WilliamHenryAlbert]

A very useful comparison of these lenses. Have subscribed.

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks so much Bill 🙌🏻

[@jhomz]

Very good and useful comparisson! Great job to Tia also.

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Jomel 👍🏻

[@RockettheHedge]

Perfect video! Thank you for doing this

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@deeek92]

Such a well composed and reliable review! Very well explained

[@StuartRodwell]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@E36uk]

I've just found your channel, I love what you do! Keep it right on! I'm thinking of buying 6700 with Sigma duo 30 & 56 for my B-Roll trial-and-errors :)

[@ivan.blinov]

it was very helpful, thank you!

[@AlphaCentauri24]

This was such a well made comparison. Thank you for all the effort you put into it. As for the comparison, those 1.4 primes look delicious! 😋 2.8 is great for full frame. For apsc 1.4 is super useful not only for the bokeh but in low light also

[@StuartRodwell]

Glad it was helpful 🙌🏻

[@OLuvin]

Last of a dying breed for sure

[@AlphaCentauri24]

​@@OLuvin 😂 Is that all you do?

[@WEHAVETHISDREAM]

Finally, someone made a video about this. Couple months ago, when I last was looking for such a comparison, nobody had a video like this. Strange, since these wannabe KZbinrs jump on newly released stuff quite fast... Wannabe mushrooms... Thank you, sir!

[@StuartRodwell]

You’re welcome! Glad it came in useful! 🙌🏻

[@jacobsnightmare1807]

Looking for video purposes, and as soon as I saw the difference in the images between the 18mm setting next to the Prime 16, my mind was made up. The 16 prime looked so much more cinematic to me. Thank you for the video!

[@futureself401]

Thank you so much for this video such a good review on the lenses made me decide to go with the prime lenses over the zoom lens!

[@StuartRodwell]

Glad it came in useful 🙏🏻

[@life_in_gen]

Ty, I really like your personality hehe first impression last 😊 subscribed! Oh by the way if I want more bokeh. Lightroom has blur feature already yay!

[@Jay-Go]

Greetings from Texas, USA. Yes, so glad you made this video comparing these lenses. It's exactly what I was looking for. Only thing I wish I could've seen was a low-light setting comparison. I like the f1.4, but I worry that it might be a bit too much for shooting out in the sun. Likewise, I love the flexibility of the 18-50 lens, but I'm curious how it'd do in low-light. Do you think an ND filter is necessary for shooting in broad daylight with the Prime lenses? Great video, Stuart!

[@SilatShooter]

Great comparison, your findings mirror mine. The look of fast primes are hard to beat but the size, convenience of a zoom is also super useful. I definitely think these 4 lenses represent great value for image quality, bokeh, and size.

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Zues - completely agree! 👍🏻

[@irohdenalo]

Great stuff!!

[@canucklehead28]

Great video. I just ordered this lens for my birthday.

[@StuartRodwell]

Ah awesome - perfect birthday to yourself! 😎

[@amitkrupal1234]

Thank you for making this video

[@jw_25]

This is the exact video I needed. I am a bit tight on cash and was debating whether to buy some primes or one zoom lens.

[@fnthm]

Excellent comparison!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks! 🙌🏻

[@aliceyellowdog]

Great video with informative comparisons. The Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 is predominantly the lens on my A6400 these days, for pictures and videos on a gimbal. I find myself tempted by the Sony 15mm 1.4, and to a lesser extent the 11mm 1.8. I think the 15mm would be more usable for what I shoot (street photography, kids indoor and outside, no vlogging). But could I more or less get the same shots with the Sigma at 18mm? Having 1.4 would be nice for low light conditions though. The 11mm probably distorts a little too much off center for me but would be cool to play with for some dramatic stills.

[@sezzed]

What a great test!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks man 🙌🏻

[@AmaraARW]

I definitely plan on picking up this lens for studio work, especially since I rarely shoot wide open using flash

[@StuartRodwell]

Yes have to say I’m happy with it so far 👌🏻

[@falented2]

This is like one of the last quality consistent APSC content only chanels

[@StuartRodwell]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tim10ac97]

Good review. I got both the 18-50mm and the 30mm. Was still half of a Zeiss prime and makes traveling so much easier and lighter

[@Cl1362]

great content as always.

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Carlos 🙌🏻

[@SiRedCat]

Just the video I needed. I got my 16mm and 56mm and really needed the opinion of a pro on the 18-50mm vs these primes.

[@danalovesmakeup]

I'm a passive subscriber that's watched mostly all of your videos, but as a fellow micro-influencer, I know how much an appreciation comment can go! So just leaving my appreciation - I have the same camera and lenses, and seeing all the content you make with the same equipment inspires me!! You're so talented.

[@StuartRodwell]

Hey Dana, thanks so much for watching and your feedback - I’m truly humbled 🙏🏻

[@ArcMediaFilms]

Great comparison thanks 👍

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@doniherald7745]

very good comparison, thank you

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Doni 👍🏻

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Those Sigma primes can’t be beaten, especially for their price point.

[@PhilipWallage]

In the Netherlands the 18-50 is €500 compared to a +€2.000 prime

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

@@PhilipWallage Sigma primes for APS-C cameras are well under 500€. You must be talking about about other prime lenses. The video was about the APS-C Sigma primes and the Sigma zoom.

[@PhilipWallage]

@@ElBoyoElectronico Yeah I noticed I was waaaay off with that comment. But once I found out, I couldn't find my comment to edit/remove it. But yes, you're spot on. #LETSGOPRIME

[@CalmCozy]

Excellent review... would love to see the comparison with the fuji 16 to 80 f4 and the sigma 18 to 50 f2.8. for a a bokeh test. The prime f1.4 lenses are enough of a difference to still want to put your primes in your bag on pro level shoots for sure.

[@RosMyster]

Amazing video, just what I was looking on the web

[@StuartRodwell]

Glad you found it! 🙌🏻

[@mp3311]

Thanks for the comparisons! I currently own both 16mm and 54mm. However I find the 16mm is not as used for me because of the wide and limited usability. Should I sell the 16mm 1.4 and get this 18-50 lens? What would you do? I am looking to use the lens for street photography and landscapes mainly.

[@Reviews4fun1]

After being disappointed with zoom quality on APSC I bought the Sigma trio and then missing the zooms, the a7iv with Sigma 24-70 2.8 to satisfy my zoom needs. I want to test out carrying my 2 crop bodies with primes in a bag vs the full frame with the big sigma to compare quality and convenience.

[@endoplasmiz]

Thx nice compare ❤

[@johnw4595]

Great. Thank you. Really helpful.

[@StuartRodwell]

You’re very welcome 👍🏻

[@perchzilla5536]

Very good video! I take 90% of my pictures with 18mm focal length. Now im not sure whether to go with the Sigma 16mm 1.4 or the 18-50mm 2.8. I only need it for photos. Which do you think has the better picture quality?

[@PipCritten]

Great comparisons thanks

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks for watching Pip 👍🏻

[@PipCritten]

@@StuartRodwell The convivence of a zoom lens or the better bokeh of primes. Tough choice.

[@Wichyn1]

Nice, compact and informative video. Thanks a lot!! I'm a novice photographer and doing mainly street and travel photography so I was wondering how big the difference was between these lenses. For my case of use, I thing I'll go with the Sigma 18-50, yes I'm loosing some background blur but I think I can live with that. Also, since I'll be mainly using while traveling or walking, I think light packing and versatility its primordial so it should be better like that

[@dego2899]

I just bougth a Sony a6700 with a sigma 18-50 2.8 and also the sigma 56mm 1.4 for portraits. So great video.

[@j2m385]

great comparison!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@laszlosolyom9025]

great review, thx!

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks man 🙌🏻

[@jimbuckley4986]

New subscribers. Really liked the way you presented examples, quick, direct and visually. I am going back and forth between the Sigma and Tamron 17-70 as they are close on picture quality but what the sigma looses in features, makes up in size, weight and price. Are they worth the $250? I just don’t know

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks for the sub Jim 🙏🏻. Yes I too was looking at that lens but I think the form factor and price won me over

[@saifulrajib376]

Well explained Stuart Rodwell. I have sigma 56mm. I mainly shoot fashion product. I am thinking to buy another wide lens as i am facing difficulties when shoot in tighter place. What is your recommendation sigma 30 or sigma 18-50? Thanks.

[@top_tech.500k]

Great informative review 👍 ✨ ✨ ✨

[@StuartRodwell]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@jonathan4940]

The primes are sharper, especially at low light. But I now have the 18-50 pretty much on all the time and the zoom range is surprisingly convenient. It’s different tool, but it’s great.

[@StuartRodwell]

Hey Jonathan - yeah I kinda knew it would never outshine the primes, but I think as a walk around lens it’ll be perfect 👌🏻

[@scottiebumich]

How does this zoom compare to Sony's 18-135 zoom?

[@juanphysique]

I love because you put the distance to the subject and that is something that nobody is doing and I don't know why

[@StuartRodwell]

Thanks Juan 🙌🏻

[@Deminimis2]

I have the 18-50. It sits on my camera. I have other lens but I like the versatility of the zoom and it is such a good lens. I have had older Sigma lens that I didn’t care for but I like the ones that Sigma makes now. I will also get one of the Sigma primes. I just couldn’t decide on which one to get. Right now I am leaning towards the 23mm or the 30mm. I will do more testing to see which focal length suits me the best. Probably the 23mm.

[@ManpreetSingh-cs5kp]

Hi Stuart , thanks for the video. I sold my sigma 30mm with this new zoom. i can see there is compression factor at 30mm , with prime and zoom. Did you feel the same ?

[@Vanidar50]

Fantastic review of the lens and great comparisons! But,🤔? l....I own a Sony ZV-E10..I like the 1.4. Prime lenses very much, but is it worth (necessary ) to spend the money to for all three ? Thanks

[@KevinNordstrom]

For travel/street photography they are perfect

[@yonicute]

Recently went on a trip and brought my sigma 30mm and sony 50mm with my zve10 kitlens. Ended up using the kit lens 80% of the time since the versatility is much more handy when taking both creative and touristy shots. Sure side by side bokeh is yummier with primes, but if you are on the go, its difficult to work with multiple primes. Unless you are doing events or professional work, zoom is very handy for multiple situations