Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Sony - Long Term Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 Review

[@normanq1206]

Love this lens. I used this lens exclusively on my recent trip to Maui. I didn't even take out my Sigma 16mm prime.

[@pawelje]

but prime 16 is better in low light for sure

[@normanq1206]

@@pawelje and sharper of course. 18-50 just really convenient when moving about a lot.

[@ZABYSUNCUTS]

Bro did the narrowness bothered you?I am actually confused between this two lens

[@normanq1206]

@@ZABYSUNCUTS 18mm at the widest really wasn't a big deal. Was still able to take some good landscapes. The 16mm prime is definitely sharper, but also bigger and heavier.

[@ZABYSUNCUTS]

@@normanq1206 thanks bruh.. i actually needed something for vlogging , and also photography

[@Eliotsampson]

The first review that shows up when searching for this lenses!! very happy with the quality of your content I hope your channel grows in the future!

[@gadgetsandtech]

Thank you! I’m happy I can help!

[@ivlog3663]

One of the best reviews I’ve seen ! Thank you ❤🎉

[@FitFries]

Best review ❤ planning to get one soon🎉

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@FitFries thanks! I’m sure you will be happy with it! Cheers!

[@BuzStringer]

At 3:14 I'm going to pretend I didn't pause to check on my cat come back and read the screen

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@BuzStringer :-)

[@arlennercessian4261]

I have this lens as well as the Sony 16-55. The Sigma is so small it spends more time on my Sony A6700, even though the Sony has better range. The Sigma does focus much closer though. The Sigma hood is a bit large. I picked up a Haoge square lens and this makes the package even smaller. Great lens... I love that it doesn't have any aberrations or anything really to fix in post processing.

[@photoreviewed-com]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, I'm happy to share it further :)

[@gadgetsandtech]

I’m happy that I could help! Cheers!

[@JustRavindu]

I already have the sigma 30mm f/1.4 and kit lens. I am confused between this 18-50mm f/2.8 vs sigma 16mm lens for videography. I want a versatile wide lens. What would be the best choice for me?

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@JustRavindu both are. This lens is more versatile, but the 16mm would complement the range better because you already have the kit lens. If you find the low light capability insufficient on the kit lens, this lens can help you though. Both 30mm and 16mm are faster though if low light conditions is a problem. One more thing to consider is the overall look n feel of your footage. If you shoot a lot with shorter depth of field, you will get a more consistent with this lens and primes, than with the kit lens and primes.

[@JustRavindu]

@@gadgetsandtech is 16mm sharper than 18-50mm? In real life situations?

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@JustRavindu yes it’s sharper, both are sharp in my opinion. In 4k you might notice a difference, but I mainly shoot 1080 for KZbin so I have never had any problems with the 18-50mm.

[@JustRavindu]

@@gadgetsandtech thank you. I will consider buying 18-50mm then

[@paullafleur6112]

You mentioned that the Sigma 18-50 F2.8 has spent more time on your camera than the Sony 18-105 F4 lens and the Sigma trio. Do you still have the Sony 18-105? Or has the Sigma 18-50 replaced it entirely in the meantime? If you would only work with one travel zoom, the Sigma 18-50, would you say it is a better idea to supplement it with a short telephoto lens such as the Sony 85 F1.8 instead of the larger Sony 18-105? Thank you

[@gadgetsandtech]

I still have the 18-105, I just don’t use it as much anymore. Depending on what you primarily shoot, will define your lens line up. 85 f1.8 is great for portraits, maybe a bit too long for some portraits. Eg sigma 56 f1.4 is great for portraits. But 50 2.8 is also good for portraits, so you can shoot it with this zoom too. I would go for a all round zoom lens first. And then if you feel that you need additional lenses to take the photos you want, I would buy it when the actual need occurs. Cheers!

[@paullafleur6112]

​@@gadgetsandtech Brilliant. Excellent tips. I was thinking of buying the Sigma 18-50 F2 as an all round zoom instead of the larger Sony 18-105 F4. And pair it with the Sigma trio of 16, 30 and 56 F1.4 primes. Then possibly adding a short telephoto prime such as the Sony 85 F1.8 to address the missed longer focal length opportunities that the Sony 18-105 F4 catches. Use case is compact travel and street photography kit. Thank you for the response! Cheers

[@imgtutorials1260]

Can you only change the aperture in the settings not on the lens?

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@imgtutorials1260 I’m away from home now, but as I remember it, you can only change it on the camera. Not on the lens. Cheers

[@Luke_Donald]

good and helpful review. Thank you 🙂

[@Albinedbom]

Tack! Enligt dig fungerar det alltså bra att använda den även utan stabiliseringen? Jag har Sony A6300 och har varit sugen på detta objektiv ett tag, men inte riktigt varit säker på om det är värt det eller inte då den saknar stabiliseringen, medans tamron objektivet som har stabiliseringen å andra sidan är betydligt större och tar inte lika skarpa bilder utifrån vad jag har förstått. Tack igen! :)

[@gadgetsandtech]

För mig funkar det bra utan stabilisering. Sedan kokar det ner till vilken typ av innehåll du primärt skjuter. Jag måste tillägga att jag har en gimbal som jag kan ta till ifall jag verkligen behöver stadigt handfilmat innehåll. Då är den lilla storleken återigen bra, eftersom jag inte behöver balansera om gimbalen när jag zoomar. Men har jag hyfsat stadigt innehåll så går det också att stabilisera litegrann i FCP eller annat redigeringsprogram. Dock med viss crop. När jag tex gör youtube-videos med "talking head" eller unboxing, så filmar jag dessutom på helt vanligt stativ, för då har jag ju fast vinkel hela tiden.

[@Albinedbom]

@@gadgetsandtech Tack! Ja alltså jag filmar en del till youtube så det var mycket sånna typer av filmer jag tänkte på. Jag har en gimbal men det är ju skönt att kunna filma utan att behöva konka med sig den också när man ska ut på vandringar och liknande exempelvis

[@MrAjgoron]

Your voice is similar to Giorgio Moroder, nice movie. Thanks! Regards from Poland!

[@patmat.]

Excellent lense, very neat review 👍

[@GTphotofilm]

Thanks for the review. Your lens copy has any trouble with internal dust?

[@gadgetsandtech]

I haven’t had any problems with that, but in general lenses that extend when zooming always has a risk of sucking in dust. I did notice some dust on some footage in my review, but that was on the sensor. I decided to keep the footage because it’s more valuable to also show totally unedited footage in the review. Cheers!

[@camilaneves5232]

Thank you for the review! I'm going to buy the Sony a6400 and I'm looking for a versatile lens to buy that I can record talking heads and take pics, would this one be it? Do you have any recommendation for lenses that are very compact to take the camera on the go for video and photography? Thanks!

[@gadgetsandtech]

I’d say that a great combo and I many times use it myself. One thing to consider is that neither the lens nor the camera have image stabilization. So if that is important to you you might not wanna go for this combo, but otherwise I think you will be happy with it. Cheers!

[@AliHassan-do7zd]

Hi! What about A6700 and this lens? The camera has image stabilization and the lens not. Will that affect videos? Photos? Or it's going to be fine?

[@radiospank]

The barrel dist is kind of concerning, I’d like to just have it decent pre post. I don’t do a lot of post work and mainly just take photos for memories

[@dudeiusmannigast1543]

Best zoom lens imo for Sony aps-c cameras is the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8... the sigma however is a seriously close 2nd place zoomlens

[@gadgetsandtech]

Yes, the Tamron 17-70 is great, I’ve tried it and like it too! Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 has an edge in capabilities because it has a longer zoom range and image stabilization. I prefer the Sigma because it’s smaller. But it all boils down to what kind of photos and video you shot and your visual style you want to achieve.

[@warmesuppe]

I've tested both on sharpness and sticked with the sigma. But they are both great

[@Ignotus.]

I've been considering replacing my Fuji XC 15-45mm with either this Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 or just getting the Sigma 56mm f1.4 instead. Any suggestion?

[@gadgetsandtech]

I believe Sigma 18-50mm have more similarities with the lens you have. Even if your lens is a bit wider. The Sigma 56mm f1.4 is more of a single application lens suitable for portraits, even if you of course can shot other photos too.

[@Ignotus.]

@@gadgetsandtech Yeah, I've just gone through my most recent photography images. It seems i would be better of getting this lens and selling my kit 15-45mm lens. Thanks

[@rbheedu]

Hi! Is this lens better than the kit lens for the Sony zv e 10? I use it to post content on social media, am I going to see a difference?

[@gadgetsandtech]

It will perform better in low light and you will be able to get a shorter depth of field. The sigma has no built in image stabilization, but I still prefer over the kit lens. Cheers!

[@rbheedu]

Thank you for the answer! What about sharpness if the image? I film in a studio so I don’t have lighting problems for that matter, I am just interested in the best quality and sharpness I can get, do you have any recommendations for that?

[@gadgetsandtech]

@@rbheedu the sigma is also shaper and it has better backlight performance in case your shoot against the sun or other light source. Overall it’s just a much better lens in my opinion.

[@MasiMoreno]

Gracias por la información

[@gadgetsandtech]

De nada! I’m happy that I could help! Cheers!

[@jamesclough4386]

So this lens is fully weather sealed? Thanks

[@gadgetsandtech]

I don’t know the definition of fully weather sealed. Sigma calls it “Mount with dust and splash resistant structure” on their website. Cheers! www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c021_18_50_28/

[@argersgulka5761]

Just the mount part has a rubber sealing but the body of the lens seems not unfortunately, nor they say anything about it. At least that will keep water from getting inside the camera...

[@ironman9143]

Can I use this lens on my Lumix g85 that is micro 4/3 with speedbooster?

[@gadgetsandtech]

My specific lens is for Sony e mount. Just make sure you have the right mount and camera support. I’m not sure about your model, so ask the dealer first just in case. Cheers!

[@ironman9143]

@@gadgetsandtech thank you so much for the information

[@ILLRICARDO]

I want this lens as well as the tamron 17 -70 f2.8...😂

[@kotsios1600]

But is is not weather sealed?

[@gadgetsandtech]

At the time I reviewed sigma advertized it as weather sealed . Maybe they don’t do that anymore? It still has a gasket though and is at least partially sealed. If you google "sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 weather sealed" you will most likely get many contemporary reviews claiming it’s weather sealed. Cheers!