Sony 24 105mm f4 G OSS Long Term Review

[@alanhenniganphotography]

This video is absolutely spot on in every detail. Thats the lens I would advise any videographer or photographer to buy first, I only go to 2.8 glass if im shooting natural light and need the extra stop in a wedding or similar. For how I shoot commercially, f4 is as open as I would like to go unless theres a specific artistic decision to incorporate bokeh into a scene or shot. Class video on my go to lens man 👏

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

All my ASMR videos are shot with it, except for the Christmas one and people DM me asking how did I shoot at f1.8 and still have loads in focus... because it was shot at f4 😅🤣😅

[@WarHorsesForVeterans]

@@MarkDuffyPhotography Thinking of 16-35 or 20-70, but this classic seems way more versatile. Hope a Mark does not come out a month after I get one. lol

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

@@WarHorsesForVeterans of a mark ii does come out then the mark I would be far cheaper for you. The new lens they seem to be working on is a 24-70mm f2

[@PhotoTrekr]

Great lens. Highly underrated these days. I used it for a long time before replacing it with the 24-70 GM and now the 24-70 GM II.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

I use it so often I haven't been able to justify getting the 24-70mm. Though those lenses have always been known for being really good

[@BOTG_Adventures]

why replace?

[@PhotoTrekr]

@@BOTG_Adventures I replaced the 24-105 f4 G with the original 24-70 f2.8 GM. But, it was a heavy lens and I eventually replaced it with the 24-70 GM II which weighs about the same as the 24-105 G.

[@PhotoTrekr]

@@BOTG_Adventures Because I preferred the faster lenses. Sorry if that's not a good enough explanation for you. Shoot whatever you like.

[@deeonline79]

The 24-105 f4 is such a beauty. The best kitlens out there, and to be honest the word "kitlens" is so wrong with this one! It's my most used lens. Verry happy about it!

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Exactly, it's such a disservice to the quality of the lens

[@kevinl8791]

For mostly video work which one would you choose, Sony 24-105 f4 OSS vs new sigma 24-70 art mark 2 f2.8? btw I’m using a Sony zv-e1, thanks!! 🙌

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Been using this lens since its launch… have been thinking of getting the lighter 20-70f4

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Yeah if you need wider and don't need the range to 104mm that would be a great option. I haven't got trying it out yet

[@alvinbartolome1239]

Great video. May I know your thoughts with the recently released lenses from Sony competing against the Sony 24-105/4. The Sony FE 20-70/4G, and the twin 16-25 and 24-50 F2.8 G I own the 24/1.8, 35/1.4, 55/1.8 and the 85.14 and I am thinking I could use a zoom. Thank you.

[@johnedwick]

Great video Mark

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Nice one thanks dude

[@themarksmanABP]

I keep going back and forth in my head on this vs a 24-70 2.8 for film making outdoors... torn man. This makes more sense, especially as it has IS and extra reach

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

It is a tough one, I had considered those 35-150mm lenses but I'd miss being able to zoom out to 24 without having to change lenses to my Tamron 17-28mm.

[@themarksmanABP]

@@MarkDuffyPhotography ive thought bout that one too lol

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

​@themarksmanABP Might be worth while renting one for a gig and see on the gig what you think before buying

[@themarksmanABP]

@@MarkDuffyPhotography hmmmm thanks for the inpu

[@alanhenniganphotography]

Ive the Sigma Art 24-70 2.8 and unless I need the stop I always go with the 24-105 unless I need the light. It such a versatile lens. Photography and videography

[@philipgilligan_art]

Thanks Dufferz, I been looking at other lenses this morning to switch out to…… but after watching this and a few other videos I think I’ll stick with it……. Gonna get out n about around Liverpool today shoot somebimages to make sure……. Have not really given it much of a chance, only been shooting Sony 3 months coming in from fuji

[@Duc1198YamR1]

I need the 24-105 Mark II

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

I'd like to see Sony make a mark ii 24-105mm but keep it at f4, add an aperture dial and make it a bit smaller

[@ludovicavice3496]

Naaa you need to go out n shoot 😅 so much great doc were shot with just that lens 😊

[@JheffMathis-07]

I am trying to find a lens to take photos at theme parks in Orlando. Is this one versatile enough? For rides, characters, attractions, food… everything in there. Thank you, Mark!

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Yeah this or the Samyang 35-150mm f2-2.8 but I'd say this isn't wide enough for showing the park rides as well as a 24-105mm would

[@JheffMathis-07]

@@MarkDuffyPhotographyAmazing. I think I will give it a try. The only downside is that if I decide to stay at night in the park, then I will probably need another one with a 1.8. Thank you for the response. I think I will give it a try.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

@JheffMathis-i4v Depends what you want to shoot. If it's the park itself. Tripod, f16 long exposure, epic with all the lights and movement etc but if its people and 1/100th sec, yeah you'll need to bump up your ISO but Sony can handle it

[@JheffMathis-07]

@@MarkDuffyPhotography At night will probably be the characters during the parade and some rides. I think the ones I have no clue is how to shoot fireworks. I could be wrong, but I think the parks forbid tripods and self-sticks. I am saving your response in a folder hehe I am not a professional photographer, just someone who loves taking photos and videos. Thank you again.

[@vincentmccormack3629]

I agree in theory, I bought mine as the Canon version served me well for years. But I’m not convinced, it’s just not up to it outside the centre of the frame. For shoots in a controlled environment where changing lenses is easy, I use use various primes and the Tamron 70-180, all stopped down for the most part of course.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

I didnt like the Tamron 70-180 at all, I found it to be very soft and ended up going for Sony 70-200m. I've never had an issue with sharpness and it is my primary lens for commercial. My landscapes are shot on Tamron 17-28mm as I like to shoot around 20mm

[@vincentmccormack3629]

@@MarkDuffyPhotography I’m the other way around. I used the Sony for a few paid jobs, but avoid doing so now, I use the Tamron without hesitation. I never put too much belief in the idea of sample variation, but perhaps there’s something to it. Either that or I’m ‘seeing things’!😀

[@GiNodrog]

I have and it's vertualy bolted to my A9ii, it's absultly ideal travel lense . Ps it used to bolted on my A7Riii. In the past also taken primes as a backup, but never used the primes.

[@chrisseveris5126]

Spot on! So many people overlook this lens. Subscribed 👍🏼

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thank you. I’ve owned the 24-105 for both my Canon and now Sony systems. It’s the first lens I buy on a new system to test out to make sure I want to invest more in it. Would like a Mark II version though. Take care.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

The only one that competes this is the new 35-150mm lenses, I've had a chance to test the Tamron and Samyang recently

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

@@MarkDuffyPhotography Just concerned the lenses like the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 are bigger and heavier than II want. It ways more than my Sony 79-200/2.8;GM II.

[@losiek008]

what is the best alternative for this lens? Something which will the best for travel vlogs/photography?

[@jeroenvdw]

Wondering the same, but I think there isn't. It's either a Sigma/Sony 24-70 F/2.8 or this lens. Tamron lenses aren't the sharpest out there, Sigma doesn't have the 28-105 range and lenses like 35-150 are not wide enough. Going on holidays and been wondering if I should buy this lens for my A7RV... But for 61MP it's not very sharp. Tough 1st world problems

[@BOTG_Adventures]

I mainly do hiking, been swappin glenses 16 - 25 and a 100 macro. Would this be a better replacement to me having to swap lens all the time. (video)

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Do you shoot wider than 24mm often?

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

@BOTG_Adventures the 24-105mm would suit you if you don't shoot any wider too often. It has a really decent close focusing. I use it loads for my product photography but I also have a macro lens if I need a macro shot which is only every so often

[@blackgaminghiro]

great review

[@afferist]

thanks

[@Princeton_James]

Excellent lens. I have this but i also got the 20-70. Thats definitely a travel lens.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

That's a nice range 20-70mm I'm guessing that's f2.8?

[@Princeton_James]

@@MarkDuffyPhotography it's an F4. 2.8 would be nice.

[@tayybagondal]

Ok so can I use this lense for videography? Podcast?

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Yes of course

[@rymdskrotet]

You cant bring forward that stabilisation as a useful feature on this lens. Lowest possible stabilisation avaliable. Does it even work together with tHE cameas IBIS or are they working against each other? ;-) Exept for that - its a great lens. My edge sharpness (on the left sides) is not very high though.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

I'm not a videographer so the stabilisation works well for photography. I haven't tested against my 70-200mm f2.8ii but I can and see for how well it works for video

[@chriswittstruck282]

Great vid thanks! Subbed.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Nice one thanks I've a new video coming of my new studio

[@davidlewiskyle5597]

Love my 24-105 - Are you sure this G lens is considered kit 🤔

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Not so sure now as I think a cheaper lens is sold with cameras lately but when I got my A7iii, this was the kit lens

[@milanamin28]

How does this guy only have 10k followers? I am sure he'll be at 1m in 1 year.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Really appreciate, even getting to 100k would be awesome. I don't think I'll ever get there, have felt like giving up on KZbin a few times this year

[@tashitenzin4599]

I love mine and always find myself using it the most!

[@possisvideos]

24-105G was never a cheap „kit“ lens. i used it 8 years on highres bodies since the A7R. Now the 20-70G is much sharper and faster and lighter.❤

[@mikeicon8488]

Rokinon 35mm f1.8 is nice and cheap for what you're looking for.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

I was considering it or the their f1.4 but it looks like quite a big lens. Samyang were supposed to send out their 35-150mm for me to test out but that fell through for some reason

[@enilson_arneiro]

Me inscrevi porque me enganou.....rsrsrsrsrsrsr....acreditei que também gostava de café. Brincadeira....bons vídeos!

[@ManasesRamos]

I have this lense and I use it with my a7iv, it's very good for taking pictures but NOT for video, the video is never sharp.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Really? I've never had that issue with mine. I love it for video, all of my ASMR reels are done with it and majority of my b-roll for reviews on KZbin too

[@ManasesRamos]

@@MarkDuffyPhotography this is the only lense that I have that issue with :(

[@ByhomesCA]

I have mine,and it not for indoor!

[@OrrWeiss]

Wait, its a kit lens?

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Did you not think it was?

[@KonstantinLindner-h5d]

My lens quit Working after six Years uf usege. Failure of the focus system. Repair price apprax 75% of e new ome.

[@verifiedccp]

It's a kit lens 😮😮😮.. really

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

Quite a few people are disputing this. If it isn't anymore, it definitely was when I switched to Sony and hence why I bought it as it cost hardly anything extra with the camera.

[@waiter6387]

"Promosm" 🙂