Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 VS Sony 18-105mm F4 (Which is the BEST First Lens?)

[@tristanrujano]

I have had both and I believe the 18-105 is superior. It’s not much heavier/longer at all, fits in all the same bags and has longer focal length, constant f4 is plenty and with the added focal length you can get extra background separation. Along with stabilization and a cheaper price tag, and the barrel doesn’t extend when you zoom. Plus a fun Power zoom which not many lenses have. That being said they’re both wonderful and you can’t go wrong with either.

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Thanks for sharing, I like to use the 18105 for hiking, and 1850 for low light and closeups. The 1850 has really great closeup performance, I always use it for product shooting.

[@averagejoe6451]

Yea but the f4 is noticeably un sharp

[@RockettheHedge]

I hope you get more subs! This is a very good way to explain the differences, advantages of each and cost-saving thought-process that is easily relatable!

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Thanks for your kind comment! Really appreciate it!

[@richardpcrowe]

I just purchased the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 because of its light weight and size. I often carry my Sony 85mm f/1.8 if I need a portrait lens.

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

@Richard Crowe Great combination!

[@VictorHugStudio]

I have sigma 18-50 and am very happy with it. I also have Sony 22-210mm f4.5-6.3 which don't use too much. For street video it may be perfect to try 18-105. Very nice how you compared the bokeh !!

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Great to hear! Thanks for your comment! Really appreciate it.

I would recommend to use sony catalyst to stablize videos. It uses the gyro data of your camera. I have ZV-e10 as well, never used active steady shot (it has those weird jitters if you move to much), Catalyst is free. Its a little bit inconvenient to fix your footage in post, but it works like magic

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Yeah I understand catalyst browse is also a nice choice, the problem is I think it's too slow and I don't like the fact that I need to process every file one by one.

[@chuecco]

I remember asking for this comparison, great job. I ended up buying the 18-50 a week ago because it's smaller and lighter and that's the reason I'm using APSC. It's great for street, events, and situations where you need to change focal lenghts quickly (I got it to shoot basketball games). I also have the sigma 30mm 1.4 (and some cheap manual ones like the ttartisans 50 1.2) but this one is the sharpest, specially at the corners. I still prefer the 1.4 for very low light situations and portraits with nice bokeh but if I need something versatile and light then the zoom is the best.

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Sigma 18-50 + Sigma 30mm f1.4 is a great combination! Smaller and lighter is also the reason I chose 18-50 over Tamron 17-70. Thanks for sharing!

[@rjcaubalejo]

Hey how was the 18-50 on basketball? For sure you use the continous af on that, wondering how was it

[@math001]

How about getting both? Is there any benefit to doing that? I'm looking at used a6000 right now and I found one with the Sony 18-105mm F4 lens included for practically nothing. The whole set was priced (~$400) the same as a used a6000 with just a kitlens included. Was planning on getting the Sigma anyway but don't know if it's a good idea now or just spend it on a prime lens.

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

The benefit of getting both lenses is that at day time, you can use Sony 18-105 for longer focal length, and at night you can use Sigma 18-50, so either way you only have to bring one lens at a time. But of course buying a Sigma 18-50 and a prime lens would be a more practical way.

[@math001]

@@ConstantineSPhotography alright I guess the Sigma zoom lens is still a good buy either way so I'll get it sometime. Thank you!

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Happy to help!

[@Jmedinax]

I currently own both lenses. The 18-105 is my workhorse setup, I shoot mostly of live events and the extra reach helps tons. I use the sigma for personal, fun, or travel setup due to its size and weight. Is also good because it has wheather sealing .

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@Jmedinax Hola! Since you own both...is the Sigma f2.8 a LOT LOT better in low light compared to the 18-105mm F4? I own the Sony and I'm wondering if getting the sigma would help in wedding recepctions etc when lighting is not the best. I bring LED lights but I prefer NOT to blind guests! So you have used the Sony in live events-like concerts? as long as there is enough light is a great lens for sure...thanks for your response...

[@coviemarfil2536]

I'm confused about which of the two lenses to buy. Now I've decided to just buy the 18-105mm because I already have the Sigma 30mm, which I can use in low-light situations. What do you think?

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

I would do the same. One prime lens + one zoom lens is enough for most situations. Unless you need wide angle in low light too.

[@clevelandsfinestentertainment]

Have the same set up think ima grab the 16mm sigma for low light and be done with lens for a while

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

@@clevelandsfinestentertainment Personally I think 16mm is a bit wide for me, but if you often shoot indoors or landscapes, it's a great option.

[@clevelandsfinestentertainment]

@ConstantineSPhotography I shoot music videos I just need a low light wide angle beast

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

@@clevelandsfinestentertainment then the sigma 16mm f1.4 is perfect!

[@wiama]

Is by having OSS the 18-105 stabilization difference is night and day? I'm leaning more towards sigma but afraid of shaky footage since I'm mostly doing video

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

It’s pretty useful for still and panning shots, especially if you don’t want to use active steadyshot , which crops your footage by 40%. You can take a look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWeynqGgbNWZoJosi=zvgIS8mjzofpSc1F

[@iambohemianpiano]

I’ve sold my Sony 18-105 few months ago and switch to sigma 18-50. In fact, in my case, there are only two occasions where the extra 50mm reach is useful. Filming concerts and birds or anything in the sky. To be honest, the Sony 18-105 is quite useful in these two aspects, and I’m considering the Tamron 18-300😂😂or would you recommend any other telephoto lens? But they tend to be pretty expensive except the 55-210 which however has a lower quality

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Tamron 18-300 is also on my to-buy-list. I think it's the best choice for budget telephoto lens. For now, 18-105 is enough for my street photography, I'll probably buy the 18-300 when I go hiking/ camping and have that need.

[@TT-rl4su]

I have Sony 18-105mm f4, Sony 10-18mm f4. Would you get- Sony 16-55mm f2.8 $700 vs Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 $450? + Pair one of the above with Viltrox 75mm 1.2 vs Sigma 56mm f1.4? I currently use a6500. I do portraits (Semi-pro) and landscape (hobby). Please advise. THANKS!!!!!

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

@@TT-rl4su between the zoom lenses, definitely choose the sigma 1850, premium quality and amazing closeup ability. As for the prime lens, it depends on what you mostly shoot.

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

quick question...I like using the Clear zoom image with my Sony FX30 to get a little more reach out of my Sony 18-105mm f4 when needed. Not often. I'm thinking I could buy the 18-50mm f2.8 but can I still use the clear zoom image with it for video? I only do video..just wondering. Thanks

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Yes you can use clear zoom image for video. The problem is that it only focuses at the center of the frame (as shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6LHi2iAh66ifLs at 2'11).

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@ConstantineSPhotography thanks...so to zoom with this lens I have to do it manually..I cannot use the camera rocker to zoom since it's not a power zoom correct?

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

If I'm not mistaken, there's a rocker at the top of FX30's hand grip. You can zoom in or out with that.

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@ConstantineSPhotography yes..I use that rocker on the FX30 to zoom in with my 18-105mm f4, but I ask because by looking at the video of the 18-50mm f2.8 this zoom is not internal zooming but it has to be extended to zoom in...I may go to my local camera store and take a look. Thanks

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Yes 18-50mm f2.8 doesn't have internal zoom, the size of the lens will change as you zoom.

[@flyingfd]

Great video. Thanks

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Glad to hear! Thanks for supporting!

[@millowDeSilva]

is there any noticeable image quality difference between these two lenses? (I mean if you don't pixel peep)

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

In low light environment yes, because 1850 has f2.8 and 18105 only f4, so 1850 lens would look cleaner and sharper.

[@millowDeSilva]

@@ConstantineSPhotography so if shooting landscape it wouldn't matter I guess.

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

@@millowDeSilva That's right! And 18105 will allow more zoom range.

[@AdamInside]

hey constantine ! i would really like to know how you graded the shot at 7:45 and what profile did you use ? it looks awesome

[@AdamInside]

and what nd filter do you use ?

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

@@AdamInside Thanks! Happy to hear that! I didn't use any ND filter for this footage, I used the lut Rec 709 2383 D65 (built-in lut in DaVinci Resolve), you can reference this video to see how I color grade: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poHHpH2qjdd6rLM

[@wiama]

I am mainly doing video, how about the auto focus? Since the sony 18-105 is sony native lens

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

I think you don’t have to worry about autofocus on either lenses, they both do an amazing job

[@spacefreedom]

very informative footage 👍🏻

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped!

[@gilmanez]

Great review thank you

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@jaymills1720]

Makes me think 18-105 plus a 23 1.8 would be a good pairing

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

If you mostly shoot in bright day light, but need fast lens once in a while, I think 18105 + a prime lens of your choice would be a good combination

userful video. Thanks

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Glad to hear that!

[@MobileCanal]

Sony 18 105 is the best by far

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

@@MobileCanal I think it’s an ideal choice for hiking in bright daylight, but I love using the sigma 1850 for low light and close-ups

[@zoltantorok1408]

Vers nice 🔥

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

glad you like it!

[@ronalquent8212]

subtitles please 🙏

[@alecandermoraou1297]

are you from Vietnam?

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

I'm from Taiwan😁

[@teresitorabaya6401]

I would prefer the Sony 18-105mm F4 paired with the Sigma 16mm F1.4.

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Good combination for travel/ landscape!

[@Bampiss]

I have 16mm & would love to add a zoom. Do you advice 18-105 / 18-50 ? Should i sell my 16mm considering 18 is wide enough

[@averagejoe6451]

Just get the sigma

[@ConstantineSPhotography]

Congrats on the new lens! This Sigma zoom is one of my favorites. Great closeup capacity and compact size.

[@averagejoe6451]

@ I own both, at f4 the lens is noticeably un sharp, f4 is also it’s only good feature 😔 and it can’t even do it right sadly.