Sony 16-55 F2.8 G Still The Best APS-C Lens - If You Only Have 1 Lens...

[@kitstter]

I have this lens (I was very lucky to pick it up for £500 secondhand last year) and it is the lens that spends the most time on my camera now.

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

That's awesome! It's a great lens

[@saifaldin_]

In terms of image quality for stills photography, this lens is the best compared to other f2.8 standard zoom offerings. (Might not be the best value lens for some, though) If strictly for videos, the extra quality & features won’t matter much. The Sigma 18-50 might be a better option. I got mine used for about usd720.. definitely a worthwhile purchase for that price.

[@BilingualJP]

The problem with the sigmas is the AF. The Sony is way superior for video in my opinion.

[@alvarovids1915]

The exactly question that I had! Im looking for one of those.

[@colonelangus8247]

Pair it with a 70-350 and you are covered for wildscape photography, thanks for the content.

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

No problem! Yeah I have a video on the 70-350 as well. Thanks for watching!

[@KrazziR1]

New to the photography game and I just wanted to say I appreciate the video! Super informative and all-around enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Thanks I really appreciate it! It's been tough trying to grow this channel and we just had a baby so I haven't posted much lately but this year hopefully we can get this ship really moving. Thanks again for checking out my Channel!

[@Devinek9john]

Just got my first sony, 6700 I think this video just sold it for me.....using your link

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Awesome! I can't describe how much I appreciate it!!! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@luismoracmyk]

For the price, it should have had OSS and/or constant barrel like the 18-105mm f/4 ... Great review

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Yeah I wish it had OSS but I still really like it haha. Thanks for watching!

[@saifaldin_]

To get the same image quality AND OSS + internally focusing, this lens would be much longer and heavier. Not what most people would like in terms of handling.

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video! Thanks for making it.

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Thanks I appreciate it, and thank you for checking out my Channel!

[@DWebbTheOldHead]

Love the lens, but I hate that it doesn’t have OSS. For a lens that’s damn near (or at) $1,400.00, IT SHOULD. Knowing my dumb self I’ll probably wind up copping it. BTW, that Sigma 18-50 is no joke. If you haven’t got it, then do yourself a solid and get it. Great review and video, my man. 🥃

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

yeah, unfortunately it seems like most of Sony's high quality zoom lenses don't come with OSS anymore. But they are putting much better stabilization in their new Cameras which I appreciate. Sort of balances out. I've heard good things about that lens, and I like Sigma so maybe eventually. Thanks for watching!

[@d4dronelife196]

Reduce lens size and weight by removing the oss. All new Sony bodies will have it. I know I don't want a bigger lens on my compact a6600

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

True, Thanks for watching!

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I just took a serious, detailed look at both Sony and Sigma and ordered the latter.

[@TZR95035]

Any chance of them making a refresh and include oss?

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

@TZR95035 If I had to guess I would say no, simply because all their newer lenses don't seem to include it. They have focused more on size and quality of the glass, while adding much better stabilization to their newer camera bodies like the a6700. I really appreciate you checking out my Channel! Thanks!!!

[@hunterxhunter6957]

I have both the gmaster and g versions its my fav lens for video

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@judem429]

I love my Sony a1. When I use other Sonys, I miss features. But I hate the heavy lenses. Also, I visit remote areas. The a1 and a giant lens cause too much attention. I put an APS-C lens on it and it’s good for a whole day of shooting.

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Nice! Great strategy. Thanks for watching!

[@mfrankel8321]

Good review, but the Sony is too much money for most of us. I think , the Tamron or Sigma equivalents will do the trick at a much lower cost.

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

If I didn't get the Sony, I would probably go with the Sigma. Thanks for watching!

[@mfrankel8321]

@HeartbeatsAdventures thanks. Assume you are basing your recommendation of the Sigma based on portability and compactness.

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

@mfrankel8321 yeah, and I've had good experiences with other Sigma lenses.

[@aawonnewton]

Which full frame are you using this on? I have this lens with an apsc currently and I’m curious how it is on your full frame

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

I pretty much only use it on my a6600 but I have tried it with the A7IV and it works great so long as you are in crop mode, but I prefer to just use a full frame lens with the A7IV so I don't have to crop. But it does work great

[@robertmoore2885]

What happened to your edc and backpack videos was going to go back and watch some but can’t find them just wondering?

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

They are now on a different channel called "Heartbeats Outdoors" Thanks!

[@robertmoore2885]

@@HeartbeatsPhotography ok thanks

[@hylcob]

How is it on it on a gimbal, is it to front heavy or can it be balanced well?

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Honestly I haven't used it on a gimbal because that's a situation where I typically use a prime lens because zooming can sometimes mess up the balance. But I have a small gimbal for lightweight setups. It might work fine but Idk. I'm sure on a newer gimbal it would probably be fine because it's not a huge lens

[@hylcob]

@@HeartbeatsPhotography thanks. I have the 18-105 now and consider to change to sigma 18-55 f2.8 or this one will give it some more thought

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

@@hylcob I have not used the Sigma but it seems really good and I like other Sigma lenses

[@imayhaveadhd]

Thoughts on Tamron 17-70??

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Hey! Well I haven't used it but I've heard it's pretty good for the money. But if I was going to get a different lens to do a similar job it would be the Sigma 18-50 F2.8 because it's tiny compares to the others and I've heard it creates great looking photos. Plus I've used a couple other Sigma lenses and have always really liked the way photos/videos looked from them. The only downside is the focal range not being quite as wide or as telephoto but it would still be my choice

[@timha4102]

I hate it for video. The autofocus is not very smooth, it doesn‘t support assisted focus and the stabilizer introduces more micro jitter than it stabilizes movement.

[@415M_Productions]

Would it work with the Sony zv e10?

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

Absolutely! And you probably wouldn't need any other lenses. Thanks for checking out my Channel

[@PipCritten]

great video

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

I appreciate it! Thanks for checking out my channel.

[@Studat]

Not sure you can use the What is up guys 😂😂😂, know someone else that has that down... Ben Petersen

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

I know people will bring this up haha. I say it differently than him, plus I'll most likely never be close to his level so I don't think he'll mind haha. Thanks for checking out my channel! I really appreciate it!

[@Studat]

@@HeartbeatsPhotography no worries mate, just having a bit of fun

[@ivhsRoos]

Vs sigma 18-50 f2.8

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

I don't have that lens but I've heard great things about it.

[@Shaman_87]

tamron 17-70 best

[@HeartbeatsPhotography]

I can't imagine the glass quality & sharpness is as good as this Lens but I can't say because I've never used that Tamron lens yet. Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!