Sony 24mm 1.4 GM Lens Review for Filmmakers - The BEST Gimbal Lens!

[@PeterLindgren1]

Best lens I’ve used 👌

[@whoismatt]

Agreed! Love your videos Peter!

[@dymcozzy]

Everything referred by professionals then I'm in🤣

[@roccosaya7163]

How can you not talk about whether this lens focus breathes or not? I loved the review, but a huge omission to not let us know how it does with focus breathing for video? Or did I miss you talking about that..?

[@crazyjack2019]

I about SNAPPED my neck when you said "this is the first lens review I've made." That's.....that's impossible for me to believe. This is not only the best review of THIS lens, it's one of the best lens reviews period. Major, major props. 👍

[@CreativeTechLab]

What about the Sony 20mm f1.8 G Lens?

[@wadefrench9254]

I was wondering the same thing! The 20mm is even newer and has the Dual XD Linear Motor autofocus system which I think is supposed to be even better than the system in the 24. I wonder if the 20 mm is just a little too wide for Matt. I am seriously considering buying one of these two lenses so I would be interested in any input between the 20 mm and 24 mm.

[@TylerSchwartzDance]

@@wadefrench9254 plus with the active steadyshot crop in, that 20 mm looks more like a 22ish. Pretty similar!

[@ericsimmons401]

@@wadefrench9254 Same. Plus the 20mm is $700 cheaper, right?

[@wadefrench9254]

@@ericsimmons401 The 20 mm is more like $550 cheaper, but it's significant. Then again, the 24 mm is older so you can find some used copies and maybe save a little there. Still the more expensive lens though.

[@evanandfaith1348]

Glad someone else asked! I was just about to do the same. I have the 20mm and love it, but I would love to see a comparison.

[@LIJ]

Great lens review - just got a FX6, so Sony lenses just became relevant!

[@Robert-Rojas]

This review was the best one I’ve seen yet on this lens. I’m contemplating on buying it but also trying to save for a house. Ahhh first world problems.

[@BryanFrancisco]

My favourite lens!

[@DomSigalas]

I own this lens yet watched your review. Nailed it Matt ;)

[@WhskrsWRLD]

Got a Sony A7siii with this lens to mount on the Zhiyun Crane 2 I won off this channel! Seeing this reviewed really put my investment stress at peace!

[@tombuck]

24 1.4 is by far my favorite focal length. It’s so incredibly versatile!

[@tombuck]

Aaaannd now I own this lens and it’s unreal. 🤯

[@EricCassiOficial]

Parabéns pelo vídeo, showww... Minha Sony 24mm 1.4 está chegando..., a sony a7siii já chegou..., logo logo vídeo novo no meu canal,...sucesso..., obrigado...

[@michaelnewmanphotography]

My heart skipped a beat when you started tossing that sony lens lol

[@whoismatt]

Hahaha only did that take once!

[@michaelnewmanphotography]

@@whoismatt once was enough!!

[@bluenightsky]

My feedback to this video is show more examples of video shooting (day, evening, night) and auto focus situations etc. I didn't learn anything new in this video that I learned from a photography review of this lens.

[@LilioCamere]

This is exactly the pairing I was looking to buy!!

[@jonashantal2093]

You should buy it, all I shoot with!

[@papsny]

With the 35 1.4 and 50 1.2 out.. hoping the 24 1.4 lowers in price

[@murillomr7]

That's was my first, and dreamed, sony lens when I migrate for sony system. It's really difficult to change this lens, on my a7 III it fits so greatful that is really difficult to peak another one. My second choice was the sony 85mm 1.8 and now I'm looking for some middle range around 50mm prime lens. Would you recomend go to 55mm Zeiss, or something better that will be a best 'investment'?

[@KydKupa]

I use the G 20mm 1.8. When using active stabilization, the lens is basically 24mm but when I don't it's wider at 20mm. Best of both worlds.

[@kaylahigginbotham]

Love this lens as well, Matt! Question for you about the AF - have you encountered any pulsing effects that many have with the Sony autofocus? I've seen that many have this issue, including myself. The 24mm seems better than the 50mm, but I feel like every now and then I still find some issues. Do you have any thoughts on this? It seems like based on this video you've had pretty minimal issues, so I'm trying to find your secret (settings) that I could replicate to resolve this problem!

[@expensivetechnology9963]

Densely-packed knowledge transfer that kept my interest. I applaud your choice to educate viewers about WHY being able to smoothly adjust exposure could be important to filmmakers - instead of simply parroting the speeds & feeds like most reviewers have begun doing. Content Creator with good instincts = I subscribed and liked and commented.

[@NickFoxer]

"Densely-packed knowledge transfer" :)

[@MIRAAAS]

Anyone who wants to buy the Sigma: if you care about the autofocus - don’t buy it. It hunts for focus a lot of the times. I use Sony 24, f/1.4 for that reason. It stays in focus no matter what. I know some filmmakers might not care about AF, but it’s nice to have it from time to time. And once you see how Sony 24mm 1.4 performs in terms of autofocus - you will care.

[@davida6297]

I'm having the opposite problem where my 24mm hunts all the time :( on the a7siii

[@mattabeln]

Now all we need to see from the channel is a short film, would love to see that! This is definitely my next buy.

[@pizzomedia7261]

Hi Matt, what autofocus settings do you recommend on a sony fx3 if you are filming large groups on a gimbal with a lot of motion and activity, dancing, etc. After reviewing my footage I’m noticing the shot goes in and out of focus and is really annoying. Should I just bump my f-stop up? It could be problematic in low light situations. Any help would be much appreciated thanks!

[@MichaelJohnsenOslo]

This review just made me buy the lens for my new a7sIII. It’s dark outside right now over here in Norway, but I’ve already tried shooting a bit - and it looks beautiful. Can’t wait until tomorrow, with some light and NDs!

[@siroumist1]

Thanks for the review..I would like to see more about sigma 85mm f1.4 new edition for sony e-mount, because its focus is by wire too. It would be helpful to show us how manual focus stands for filmmakers and no one spoke about that untill now..

[@markshirley01]

I use my 24 mm about 90% of the time with about 5% 20mm and 5% 50mm.

[@Duartephotographer]

You prefer for the quality 24 or 20? Thanks a lot

[@josephrogers7695]

You should do a giveaway of the 24!! I want one so bad but that price 🤢😭🤯😪

[@yourfavoriteMex]

This review was very poggers Matt. I appreciate you talking about your experience with other lenses and justifying certain things and really exploring every inch of the lens with how each thing functions.

[@film-manufaktur]

Hello Matt, I bought mine today. It is such a fantastic lens. What I noticed: wide open on a Sony A1, there are green fringes around the out of focus edges. Today the sunlight was very harsh, but I belive, this is not so well controlled. How is your Experience? Kind Regads from Germany, Dieter

[@photoprovideo]

do you have a comparison Sony 24mm 1.4 GM to Sony 24mm F2.8 G? and if you were to buy one to use with a gimble would you buy the 1.4 or save and go with 2.8?

[@rurounikenshin9948]

its time they should release the mk ii

[@VMGIN]

Great job on this video. You provided good information and examples to back up your opinions and thoughts. Sub’d.

[@FaithfullyBearded]

smoother than if I dip it in beard oil. Love it!

[@luboyanev]

Very nice review Matt! Only additional bonus that would have been interesting to see if there were a few quick comparison shots showing the image quality/color/distortion/vignetting with the 3 lenses shooting the same scene

[@Egr3gious]

Matt would you consider the Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G if someone wanted a cheaper option in a similar focal range without sacrificing that delicious native autofocus? $1400 vs $850 is a good chunk of money.

[@eliostamm7393]

Great review. Thanks a lot. One thing I would love to have seen compared: focus breathing. When doing medium or close shots with a 24mm and a rack focus, little to no breathing is important...

[@wvansluisveld3011]

This lens apparently has a lot of focus breathing. This was very clear in Terry Warfield video.

[@modernrider1398]

You had me at “witchcraft”. Bought it using your Amazon link.

[@paulg3388]

Hi Matt, long time so speak, hope you are well. I have come back to this Video, as I have an issue, I wondered if you could provide advice to help me with. I have zero issues with this lens for photography with my A7S iii, and videography until recently when I started doing my own KZbin videos. I have what I think is called "focus breathing" when using wide focus, spot focus or spot large focus and it's driving me insane. I have tried changing the f stop, which I don't really want to do, as I love the Bokeh. Can you advise how to fix this? I am aware the latest models have a compensation for this issue, but honestly, spending this amount of money I was kind of sure it would be the perfect lens for talking head KZbin videos. If this CANNOT be resolved, can you provide a suggestion of what lens I SHOULD get, as I am not made of money where I could keep this 24mm G Master, as I already have the 85mm for Portraits, so it's the talking head lens I am really wanting to nail. thanks.

[@ohmyirvan]

hi, I'm confused decided 24mm Vs. 35mm GM, Help me to choose one of them. I want wide angle but I don't really like distortion, due to I'm not a professional photograpgher I want advanced lens and has good autofocus. help me to choose :)

[@soamjena]

I recommend Batis 25mm or Batis 18mm for gimbal. Batis series is built like a tank and super fast too. I have never changed the Batis on my gimbal since 3 years.

[@MonicaHolly143]

Sonys are faster even the 20mm 1.8 is better

[@heartshapedfilms]

They also have a rubber gasket

[@jfranco3281]

I have both, the Batis focuses faster

[@MonicaHolly143]

@@jfranco3281 lol

[@MonicaHolly143]

@@jfranco3281 it looks like u dont really have both everyone knows that native sony lenses are faster than others

[@halimrahman]

I was considering this 24mm F1.4 GM for videography, but then I snatched the 24mm F2.8 G instead due to its size.

[@musiccitydreamsmedia497]

If I already have the Batis 25 would I see a big difference in quality getting the 24?

[@mrdavidzoltankiss]

I would be interested in this, too.

[@AJGalecki]

I like my 20mm 1.8 so much more than I sold the 24GM! But the 24 was an awesome lens!

[@Duartephotographer]

Yes? I am thinking now about buying 24 or 20

[@responsiblecuisine4974]

These is the most complete review I have seen 👏thanks

[@canudropit2]

I have the sigma 24mm 1.4 on my Sony a7s iii and bought the emount. Didn’t need it. Lens fits right on.

[@darailvesneva]

Matt, i don't have a budget for 24 mm. What is an alternative cheaper lens?

[@raheem_4689]

Great lens but it’s expensive 😕 Make a video on budget lenses for sony e mount

[@sebakrarup]

I bought this lens and i didn't remember why! Now i remember Thanks!

[@slurp3194]

The build is not plastic its full metal and internals obviously glass

[@MarkK-hh6gk]

Hey Matt would like too hear your thoughts between the Sonys lenses 24mm gm 1.4 and the 50mm gm 1.4 / Or should I just get the 24-70mm 2.8 ? Then you have all 3 focal link’s . 24, 35,and 50mm. lots of things to think about. Would like too hear your thoughts Mark K

[@erikaptured]

Which one did you choose?

[@LuxuryRumble]

Thanks brother. I was thinking between this or zeiss 85mm f1.8 and as well as new sony 20mm G F1.8 for car videography. I believe this is no brainer for first upgrade over the default lens that comes with A7iii (28-70 f3.5-5.6) which I don’t like at all .. F changes with zooming and not sharp at all and just bad... Thanks for amazing review again

[@MOMENTSbyRonSonedecker]

Sony lists this lens as "linear" MF, but while it's close, I'm not seeing it being linear. I'm getting wander in focus points when pulling focus depending on the speed that I rack. I thought I had issues with my puller, but my other lenses were working fine. When pulling focus back and forth between two subjects during a documentary shoot, I was losing my A and B's so I decided to test the lens out on the bench (two objects about 3 feet apart) and sure enough, depending on the speed I will lose the stop points. It seems like when I throw fast one way and slow back the other way, is when the major wander happens, but there's slight wander no matter what (and with shallow DoF that's a killer). I cannot duplicate this on the 35mm G, 20mm G, the 70-200mm GM or the 70-200mm F/4 which are all linear lenses (with linear motors, ironically)- those lenses work perfectly and hold A and B points perfectly. The 24GM lists that it actually has a DDSSM motor, not the typical Linear motors that all the linear focus lenses have (to include the new 50 GM and 35 GM) and wondering if I either have a bad copy, or did Sony "try" to make this lens a linear manual focus lens as best they could so they could label it that way, but in real world applications, it's still not quite linear???

[@danielpalma9339]

I’m debating over this lens or the Sony 20 2.0 for my new wide angle. Any recs?!?!?!

[@RichardsWorld]

Both will do fine. Depends on how wide you want it.

[@DarthGold]

Great review Matt, just need to get one now, just one question, when filming whilst holding the camera can you get smooth footage with just the inbody stabilisation or do i need to invest in a gimbal

[@PhillipRPeck]

KZbinrs who don't talk about focus by wire and focus ramping on mirrorless lenses should be fined. Thank you for being awesome

[@mattgray9297]

Shot a feature film with this lens. Love it.

[@miguelberns]

I am planning to sell my 20mm to upgrade to this. I think 24 mil is the best comfortable focal length for me as well.

[@fabimesizae]

What do you think of the sony 20mm f1.8 G?

[@kickfila]

MATT!! Are you about at 35 -50 for this youtube video. Just starting my channel and trying to test different looks/views out

[@whoismatt]

24mm

[@kickfila]

@@whoismatt thanks for the reply brother. Been a follower and fan of your input for a while. From the mic and mic settings I use at weddings to this 24mm I’m buying now from Best Buy lol all love bro

[@tommyliu1210]

I got a A7 Mk1 with no ibis and I already got FE 50 F1.8 so i want to lens with good autofocus? I thinking of getting FE 24mm F1.4 GM or FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs FE 20mm F1.8 and next year I want to travel to Japan? I am planning to get a new A7 camera in 2023. I like to take picture of airplane, Landscape, Astro, Street photography and travel?

[@LuigiCarilloPlus]

I was trying Catalyst stabilization of some clips shot with a7siii and I noticed that the gyro data is not present on clips shot with Canon EF lenses. did it happen to you? it's normal?

[@hey_in_hey]

I wish you would use real numbers in your videos.

[@CarringtonAdkins]

More of a lens review and comparison since no example with (or mention of) gimbal. Love the lens review, though!

[@mattc3510]

Nice review Matt. I just got this US$1050 new with 15% off then Sony’s cash back here in Australia. Black Friday sales coming up and stack Sony’s cash back for some epic Sony lens deals in the coming weeks.

[@campfiremediahouse1940]

Lovely lens! Great review Matt!

[@Panotaker]

Great review! I already had a Sigma 24-70 f2.8, so I went with the Sony 20mm f1.8. It’s a little wider, and a whole lot cheaper, and it’s built exactly like the 24.

[@deal1982]

Sigma 16mm 1.4 apsc :)

[@mannyfactory]

i just bouth a 35mm 1.4. but im i really tempted with this lense. is it too much difference in a 35 and a 24mm? worth it? maybe is the best for my gimbal. great video. cheers

[@aaronglynnwalker]

Matt you didn't demonstrate how good the MF is, while you did demonstrate the garbage MF on other Sony lenses. This would help! All I heard was 'trust me it's actually legit like a Sigma or Canon focus ring'

[@philippblank]

Matt there is a global pandemic going on I haven't shot anything this year but I also really really really like this lens!!! :D Thanks for sharing! I've been considering adding this to my set, I currently use the 16-35mm 4.0 and honestly I don't like the look often times. Have you used the 16-35mm before? How does it compare in image quality?

[@karadytube]

A naive question, can i put variable ND filter on it? Which one do you recommend? By the way, after watching this video, I will definitely buy it :) many thanks.

[@TheHotshizzle25]

Yes, maybe Sigma is cheapper, but the sigma 24 has loud autofocus on continous mode. At least on the Nikon it is. Is it different for Sony? Sony 24 has a silent AF so this is an undoubted advantage.

[@Pharesm]

And on a Sony camera it comes with a free 36mm ~F2.0 built right in... 2 lenses without lens change! Fantastic ;D

[@stefankoen]

Can either get the 24 F1.4GM Or the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 First and only lens for a few months. Help!

[@EugeneMaynard]

👏🏾 Yes please! Exactly what is needed , reviews of still lenses when used for video applications! 🙏🏾

[@LuxuryRumble]

Makes me 2

[@adamduguay562]

Great Video Matt! I’ve ordered my Sony A7S iii for my new Gimbal setup and the Sony GM 24mm will be my first lens. Have any recommendations for a great quality ND filter and pro-most for this lens?

[@noamroth5752]

can you put on your kit what shoulder bag you are using? i saw that during outdoor shooting you have a shoulder bag. i need one to store lenses, drone and batterys while traveling with the bride & groom without the need to carry my big bag

[@michaelsmith697]

I bought this lens! It’s beautiful. Very versatile and the bokeh is great. It’s wide enough to use as an all rounder. We just need to carry a 50 mm and 85 mm to get excellent shots. Telephoto for zooming in.

[@visionmediaproductionsnz]

Love you work Matt, I need your advice, I am manly shooting real estate and have a 16-35 gm would you buy the 24mm for filming inside if you were me?

[@whoismatt]

Nah I think the 16-35 is just about perfect for real estate

[@visionmediaproductionsnz]

@@whoismatt Thanks Matt!

[@mlegrand]

This was great! I vote more lens reviews from you sir! Wait, I don’t get a vote? 🤔

[@tomsgeorge5094]

Can you suggest me best videography lens for sony a7sii

[@whoismatt]

I like this one

[@mreleven7826]

Bought it a week ago .... expensive but a great tool even though am not a pro .... Yet

[@keithrandrade]

Your lighting in this video is great! What's your setup?

[@whoismatt]

Aputure 120d as key light and mini20 as hair light

[@DualFramesPro]

Using Tamron 17-28 f2.8 with Sony a7III. Light and bright. Very love it.

[@modernmusicstudio303]

I appreciate that you comapared 2 other lenses to the Sony lens! We are excited to use here at the studio. Thanks for sharing!

[@Zsolt-Nafradi]

What's about zoom lenses like 24-70? I saw many videographer use primes and some use zoom.

Great review, could never tell this was your first lens review!!

[@jofasho2kool]

This is becoming my favorite youtube channel for filmmaking!

[@robertbouchardt3357]

24 is too wide for me.... The widest I go at a wedding is around 30mm I'd prefer a 28mm f1.4

[@omeryonis5493]

i wish the entire comparison was with just other sony lenses without canon - most people came here coz they are sony user

[@lionroots11]

Great video, hey question? on your a7!!! in picture profile 7 slog2, does your iso starts at 800? and if so how do you keep from blown out when shooting out doors?

[@whoismatt]

I would highly recommend investing in a variable Nd filter :)

[@joelito20]

Hi Matt have you done any wedding lately using Sony a7iii and Sony a7Siii? how are you matching colors?

[@heartshapedfilms]

I disagree with the manual focusing with the lens due to it being focus by wire still means you never have a hard stop for the focus. Though I imagine all but cine lenses will be FBW so it is something we either get use to or just use AF

[@rchok2]

If you could only have one lens for the rest of your life...would this be it?

[@sham5193]

Can you please do a review of new huwaei notebook Amd version

[@TheFPSChannel]

Wow....I was nervous when I ordered this lens. But now with this review, I feel like I accidentally made the best lens purchase of my career. Thanks!

[@gunnarbjarkiii]

the new sigma 85mm 1.4 dg dn also has a manual appature ring!

[@-gbogbo-]

Hi Matt very helpful review thank you. Does the Sony autofocus work (in video) with the Canon EF lens ? And if so which adapter ? Thanks a lot !

[@mansreimer9535]

More reviews like this please, Matt!

[@suhasvarma5226]

U did video for filmmakers woww

[@JibaroTech]

I hate you Matt... in a good way...Opening B&H ...

[@mauibuilder1239]

LOL 😂 At the rate I am going I am going to have to switch to street photography, homeless with my camera bag to use as a pillow.