Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 - Is this Lens Any Good?

Is this the perfect lens to use as your Everyday Carry?
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[@paulgero]

Great review Jeven...the macro capability is amazing!!! A very interesting offering!

[@JevenDovey]

It really is!

[@Princeton_James]

I love the Tamron 20-40. What issues does it have?

[@ZamoraChristian]

best review i have seen of all the ones on youtube

[@Taunus_Sound]

Great review. I like that you are one of the few reviewers who make a review in real life, not like most of the other KZbinrs sitting behind a desk and keep talking and talking without showing any real footage. I'm considering to buys either this lens or the 24mm GM for traveling (mainly for video on ZV-E1), almost thee same market price. Hard decision which one...Greetings from Germany :)

[@AjaySingh-228]

Nice bro

[@OutdoorNiklas]

07:45 Did you just implement the subscribe and click the bell animation at the perfect time in the video where you say 'bells and whistles'? Awesome planning and scripting! Keep it up.

[@erg1450]

Jeven, Great review. I am torn between this lens and the 20-70, would be great if you can do a detailed comparison of them , which one is your favorite ?

[@solabdulla]

Hi Jeven since you used the a9iii, I am planning to upgrade from A7III, to I either A9III or A7RV. What do you recommend ?

[@CelestialWonders28]

I was looking at 20-40mm Tamron and I saw this video. I pre-ordered 24-50mm since I rarely film videos and I am mainly doing street photography and car photos.

[@kqschwarz]

If you are in the market for a lens for your video work, I suggest you sell the 24-70 and purchase a 14/1.8 and use that in combination with your 35/1.4 and 50/1.4. An aperture of 2.8 to 4.0 is nothing like 1.4. Ditch the zooms and use the good primes you already own.

[@Mraz75]

have you decided to let go Sony 20-70mm for the 24-50mm? or keep 20-70mm.

[@joerogan3703]

This vs 20-40. Which one you prefer?

[@freebirdnorway]

I’ve been following for many years Jeven, great content. Can this lense fit the ZV-E10 vlog camera also? I’m no expert.

[@JevenDovey]

It will work but you have to take the crop into consideration. This will be roughly a 35-75 on that camera.

[@yuukiasuna9972]

Do you have LUTs for HLG work?

[@mirodavis3152]

Can you please do a review on the A9 111. I am waiting for your advice before I act upon it. This as always is an awesome presentation! Thank you!

[@JevenDovey]

I’ve done 3 around that camera already.

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[@jackpatmoreinc]

Would you recommend this lens (Sony 24-50mm) or the Sigma 28-70mm/Tamron28-75mm lens for an all-in-one, compact lens? I know the Sony is a tiny bit smaller and shorter than the others and you get the extra Sony in-body features (focus breathing compensation, etc.), but you also lose 20ish extra mm of reach and it is a few hundred dollars more. Just wanting an extra opinion!

[@HSNG10]

I have the Tamron 28-75 but I have to match it with Sony 20mmF1.8 or the Tamron 17-28. 28-75 is not ideal for a one lens solution, especially for city travel. My preferred zoom lens is now the Sony 20-70F4 G lens. I may consider this 24-50F2.8 as well.

[@yuukiasuna9972]

What Mike you used for the outdoor videos? Very clear

[@JevenDovey]

Sony M1 microphone or DJI MIC 2

[@Skapo]

Such a weird decision to make the 50mm longer extension than the 24mm when it's gonna be used close to the subject as a general rule. Very counterintuitive.

[@platinumbanjarmasin]

Hi .. i already have tamron 17-80 f2.8 , do you think, should i buy this new sony lens ?

[@Havanu81]

This is a full frame lens. Yours is APS-C. It makes no sense to buy this one.

[@yuukiasuna9972]

At 3’ or so. There were dusts circles left of your face? Why do they come and go?

[@venturaVlogger]

Jeven, are you using apsc camera on that, or is that full frame??

[@JevenDovey]

Full frame

[@venturaVlogger]

@JevenDovey I never like the image of apsc crop sensor, but full frames are so expensive. These smartphones cameras look fake and artificial also

[@nex3movie]

Yes, this lens would be designed for KZbinrs. It's perfect for KZbinrs who shoot videos and vlogs and are happy if the bokeh is fluffy. What about for most of the rest of us? Probably perfect for daily family videos and shooting flowers in the neighbourhood, if the list price was half of what it is now. Standard lenses with 2x zoom used to be commonplace but are now obsolete. The reason is that 2x zooms in the standard range quickly become frustratingly small in zoom range.

[@Outdoor_MED]

Hey Jeven! What camera do your mainly use for photography and video? Thanks

[@JevenDovey]

Now I'm using the A9III

[@Outdoor_MED]

What do you think about the Sony a7IV vs Panasonic Lumix?@@JevenDovey

[@JevenDovey]

I prefer Sony now but Panasonic also makes great cameras. Just depends on which system you want to buy into

[@Outdoor_MED]

@@JevenDovey My buddy always talks bad about SONY cameras. Says they overheat and their features suck. He has a LUMIX

[@JevenDovey]

@@Outdoor_MED Sounds like your buddy doesnt really have experience with Sony. There are plenty of models that don't overheat and they have lots of the same features. Also the lens lineup is much bigger for Sony

[@SilatShooter]

I have the 20-70 as well and have enjoyed it. Yes this new lens with an f2.8 aperture appeals to my lens snobbery. But I have to admit that having the 20mm is great and used often. It also allows me to leave my 16-35 at home, where as the 24-50 would likely force me to carry it. So I'm torn. I tend to like one lens carry and the background blur in your video definitely is attractive. So I'm not sure as well.

[@JevenDovey]

If they had made it a 20-50 2.8 then it would be a no brainer but the 4mm on the wide end does make a difference.

[@SilatShooter]

@@JevenDovey agree 100%, had Sony done that, even at anticipated higher price I would have preordered immediately. I will likely test this new lens against my 20-70 to see which I prefer.

[@dashinarnie]

This or Tamaron 20-40 f2.8 ?

[@andiyoutube1717]

I had the Tamron 20-40, problem was, that this is not parfocal (if you zoom during video, it doesnt stay in focus)

[@mujih7]

the extended barrel at 24mm is so strange and a deal breaker for me, such a shame

[@hasenmyer]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos meaning I enjoy your content, having said that and I mean no offense but you should get some headphones and go back and revisit rode vs DJI

[@JevenDovey]

Rode sounds better but DJI is easier to use.

[@pauuuuul87]

I'm sorry, but what is the problem with Tamron 20-40?? besides not being made by Sony. You loved that lens a year ago and now it has "a TON of issues" The range is far more usable and impressive than this 24-50, it's lighter, cheaper without sacrificing speed and sharpness. You CAN vlog with it no problem. The tromboning is nothing to worry about. I used it on gimbals that are less powerful than the RS3 Mini, and you don't need to rebalance the gimbal. The only thing that the Sony has going for it is that it has an aperture ring. So I am sorry, but I don't find your "review" useful for someone who just wants to spend their money wisely. PS: STOP releasing "reviews" of FREE products, ON THE DAY of the announcement. You have the money, and your audience can wait for a proper review. Just my 2 pennies 🤷‍♂️

[@JevenDovey]

It’s not a free product. I have to buy it like everyone else. I just got a loaner to test it out early. Benefits of having a KZbin channel where I talk about gear. Sony has no say in my video. They didn’t see anything before I released it. As for issues of the tamron here’s a few. - soft on the edges - less range - weird focus shift when you zoom - no aperture control - no custom buttons - no way to do Mf/af on the lens itself Not every feature matters for every creator but these were some issues that i had with it and why I sold it. The Sony is great and much better overall but missing the 20mm on the wide end as I mentioned in my review.

[@nuevayorkturista]

@@JevenDovey I felt the same way lol. Last year what a great lens and touting how well it worked. The missing features you mention also come at almost half the price of the Sony so that has to be mentioned as well.

[@sapiidol]

+1 on this

[@IAmTsengel]

Wow such a (badwords) reviewer always the new thing is the best thing with you guys, lol tamron 20-40mm 2.8 have many faults when you praised it a year ago, you should understand that we mere mortals dont have the luxury of buying everything new every month

[@JevenDovey]

When the Tamron came out I really liked that lens but as I used it more I found the faults and better gear is now available. I never said you need to buy anything new. Thats up to you. I'm just sharing my thoughts on this lens after testing it.

[@ChrisMitchells_FlyingCameras]

Funny, I’ve been watching Jeven for 4 years now and have never gotten the slightest feeling like he was just pushing products on his viewers. Most mature adults can watch his (and other reviewers) videos and decide for themselves if they want to buy the product or not.

[@Princeton_James]

The reviewers who have been bought out are easy to spot... They are recommending the Sony 16-25 2.8.

[@super_guide]

No thanks, we don't need that lens, it's pricey

[@JevenDovey]

That’s your choice. Some people really like this lens

[@lewcehjitl3282]

Stick with aps-c bud. Full frame is too expensive for you.

[@super_guide]

Nah, I own sony a7c, but I would better get 85mm that would be excellent

[@SperS-222]

Don’t need

[@JevenDovey]

Ok

[@criticaltinker]

your title is telling me you're paid by Sony because why does it make sense when there's 24-70F2.8?

[@JevenDovey]

I’m not paid by Sony. I have to disclose all sponsorships on my channel. This lens is smaller and lighter and cheaper. Different lens for different style of shooter

[@dwightlooi]

This is the lens I have been waiting 30 years for... a 2x zoom from 50mm to 25mm (or thereabouts) with GM class image quality, compact dimensions and a fast enough aperture to blur the background at 50mm. BUT THIS IS ANYTHING BUT A GOOD KZbin LENS. If you are doing selfies you want at least a 20mm preferably a 16 or 18mm. You don't actually need a fast aperture because most selfie movies actually want to show the background and give a context as to where you are.

[@JevenDovey]

That’s why I put a ? It’s a good all around lens that can be great for KZbin but as I mentioned in my review it’s not wide enough for vlog style content