The Best Lens I've Ever Used: Sony 28-70 F2

[@kingweddingmedia]

Of all the videos released showing off this lens, this one is by far the best I've seen - your photos are fantastic and actually in really nice lighting. When all the "day of release" videos came out, I watched them all and was disappointed by what seemed a bit like half-hearted efforts put in to those videos, a lot of sample shots that were just snapshots or shots without any interesting lighting etc. They made me hesitant about buying the lens. I did end up buying it anyway as I'd seen how useful the Canon equivalent was to colleagues in my field and my initial impressions mimic yours - I love it. I'm really surprised at how light it feels (I think it's maybe weighted towards the back more which helps). I can't wait for wedding season to kick in as this is going to be such a workhorse! Enjoyed watching your take!

[@JonnyRoams]

Hey thanks so much! Yeah I can imagine this is an absolute stellar lens for wedding work!

[@eric_kerr]

It's truly commendable knowing we both went to that location that morning, and seeing how you've dialed in your process perfectly, and getting perfect cinematic frames and heading back to town while I was still in the air shooting. It's awesome to see how far you've come since we met years ago. Best video to date

[@JonnyRoams]

@@eric_kerr brother you’re too kind

[@colebader]

I've been waiting to test out this lens myself, just picked it up a few weeks ago and have yet to test it in these crappy Canadian winters. You've got me real excited to get out and shoot with it, results look great!

[@JonnyRoams]

@@colebader you’re gonna love it!

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I keep forgetting to watch your videos on my TV to get the full experience of these videos. I'll have to watch this one again.

[@JSHFilms]

Same!!!

[@TheWildBuchPhotography]

Been waiting for this to drop! Love the video man! I've been eying an upgrade to my 24-70 2.8 and this just pushed me over the edge! Also, all the images are insane, Observation point is one of my favorite spots in Zion and it was awesome to see your photos from up there! 🤌🏼

[@tanner_price]

Amazing video my friend!! Love the breakdown and these beautiful images as always❤

[@JonnyRoams]

@@tanner_price much love brother

[@jakob_lr]

Reliving this whole trip

[@dermamred]

The photo w/ rocks in background and where U wear the orange jacket really makes me feel vertigo. It's really a nice picture.

[@iamnicoalfonso]

Recently just switch to Sony from Fujifilm. Was going to get the 24-70 f2.8 mk2. But the 28-70 f2 came out just in time as i switched over, and it solidified my move to Sony. What an amazing lens!

[@JonnyRoams]

Talk about perfect timing!

[@cdb_efc9928]

I’m on an XT5 and tempted by Sony! What’s your thoughts on both?

[@iamnicoalfonso]

@ i don’t care for Fuji’s SOOC Jpeg. Since my first XT2, I have never bothered about using the jpeg recipes. To me color grading from scratch is 60% of the fun of photography for me. The whole retro dial thing doesn’t do anything for me anymore. And this whole thing that a bunch of KZbin creators keep saying how Fuji has more ‘soul’ and Sony is just clinical and boring is just funny to me. Grass is greener on the other side i guess, cause i feel more inspired with Sony now. The Sony AF is just lights years ahead. The A7RV having both a fully articulating screen and flip out screen 2 in 1 was a huge factor too. For me, i just didn’t feel the same way about all the things that people rave about Fuji. And i just about had it with the AF issues.

[@MrRobot24]

Insane shots 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaeljemery]

At 2:59, Sony will not be happy with you referring to their masterpiece as a View-Master lens! Jokes aside, this is exactly the kind of review I was looking for. Love your work.

[@JonnyRoams]

@@michaeljemery 😂😂 thank you!

[@mitchsiniscalchi]

Love it! Really makes me want to head south here soon!

[@realsmiggy]

Great video always buddy!

[@JonnyRoams]

Appreciate you man!

[@Dusty.cressey]

Dope man this looks like a staple lens

[@Lancea1ot]

This is my first sony lens, such a great lens and a perfect fit for my fx6! A bit of an upgrade from my fuji xh2s and really old 16-55 f2.8

[@JonnyRoams]

Love that! I've been thoroughly enjoying it on my FX6 too!

[@jorgeadrianes]

Great insight. I was eyeing the 24-70 for this year and was ignoring the 28-7- f2 because of the size, but this might have changed my mind. Thanks!

[@KaanSenel]

The photos and vids look so good man! Makes me consider getting it in the future. Crazy expensive in Belgium tho (€3600)

[@JonnyRoams]

Thank you! Yeah I’m not gonna lie I do like that I live in USA now instead of the UK 😂

[@KaanSenel]

@ I bet hahaha

[@ab185]

I own the 35mm f1.4 GM (my clinically sharp, beautiful bokeh lens) and the Zeiss 55mm f1.8 (my imperfect, rendering machine). I rented the 28-70 f2 for about 5 days to try it out around the house, neighborhood, and on a quick day trip. I was blown away by the performance of this lens. Quite sharp wide open and had excellent rendering/character (similar to my Q2, which I adore). I prefer a smaller/lighter kit and if it weren't for that I'd sell all my lenses and go all-in on the 28-70 f2.

[@ab185]

I'm hoping Sony studied Leica lenses and the 28-70 f2 is a result of that and not a coincidence. I would *love* if Sony focused on rendering/character in the next round of lenses instead of clinicality.

[@codyconk]

Great review , content hittts

[@JonnyRoams]

Love ya brother

[@avdidit]

oh yeah baby

[@travellingwithmycamera8025]

Super video!

[@Aphex083]

Hey there ! Thanks for sharing. I was wondering if you used any mist / glimmerglass filters for your photographs ? Cheers !

[@BrentClark-k5r]

Nice video. Do you anticipate any issues with the minimum focusing distance, particularly in comparison to the 24-70 2.8 II?

[@JonnyRoams]

Thank you! You know I can’t say that I noticed any issues there, but that’s mainly due to my shooting style, I don’t generally get too close to my subjects!

[@douglasyoungfilms]

Hi mate, which ND are you using on the 28-70? is that a 95mm with a step up ring? do you know the 28-70 is a standard thread or Coarse thread? Thanks

[@judah506]

Given you shoot so much with the leica, do you have any issues with rolling shutter when shooting wide open? I’m assuming that shutter speed will have to be faster than 1/2000

[@jimmypiper1981]

Excellent video!!! Need the video version please

[@JonnyRoams]

@@jimmypiper1981 coming soon!

[@EasyTigerCreative]

Beautiful images man! Love the adventure and sights! And also the lens looks awesome! You should try the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 for full frame Sony! I’ve used mine since 2021 and it’s my most loved lens haha

[@JonnyRoams]

@@EasyTigerCreative I used to be a tamron ambassador and used that lens extensively! Bit heavy for my liking and not wide enough but still good!

[@EasyTigerCreative]

@ that’s awesome! Yea the weight doesn’t always feel the best, but I’ve gotten used to it over the years haha I’ve paired that with my 20-40 f2.8 tamron or Sony 20-70 f4 and it helps me create with everything covered for me when I travel! Maybe one day I’ll get more into Sony lenses like this one. Looks great! Just the pricing for my needs is not there yet haha

[@Addrian.]

Awesome video Jonny, I've got the 24-70 GM II - do you find it to be a big difference in terms of IQ / character? I guess enough to sell the 24-70 II for this? Curious to know your thoughts. Beautiful photos as well btw!

[@JonnyRoams]

@@Addrian. if you use this range a lot I would absolutely upgrade to this. Sold my 24-70 II and have zero regrets. IQ is the same if not fractionally better but I feel is stands out a lot in character and rendering

[@Addrian.]

@JonnyRoams that's awesome to hear. I will I'd miss the 24mm range though I still have the 16-35 II GM anyhow, it's the character that really excites me the most for this!

[@JonnyRoams]

@ yeah that seems to be the hang up for most people. I count myself lucky that I forced myself to shoot at 28mm for so long in just used to it now haha

[@Addrian.]

@@JonnyRoams bro I reckon with the characteristics of this lens I could probably get used to it and live with it too. Keep up the good work my bro!

[@Pablomache]

Sorry if I missed that part but how would you describe the character of this lens? My 70-200GM1 has really nice swirly bokeh, I believe the 400GM does too.

[@nandodefilippo6252]

Complimenti con che mac hai elaborato queste foto...grazie

[@ventanamediacollective77]

You might have mentioned it and I missed it - but what are your thoughts on the filter thread size? Any vignetting issues going from 86mm to 82mm? Or, is the play to just buy a 86mm VND?

[@MrPSt86]

The 35gm has its own look too.😉

[@JonnyRoams]

@@MrPSt86 owned it. Didnt feel it was anything to write home about. But having good character on a zoom? Yes please

[@MrPSt86]

@ then it probably depends on the content we’re shooting.

[@JonnyRoams]

@@MrPSt86 as does everything

[@darylswalker]

Lens looks tasty. That first shot of your Ram I was like 😮 looks like it was shot at 1.4! Seems like a good upgrade from the 24-70 II … do you miss the 24 end though? I quite like it for video and in S35 on the A7IV makes for a nice 35 🙏

[@JonnyRoams]

After using the Q series for two years I’m just so used to 28mm now, I don’t really miss 24 one bit!

[@darylswalker]

@@JonnyRoams good to hear man!

[@kameronkellyy]

hey man! just picked this up, what VND did you end up using on this? im not really wanting to use a step up ring which is what im running into

[@JonnyRoams]

@@kameronkellyy 82 with a step up. The helix system by polar pro is your best bet to have no vignette

[@kameronkellyy]

that’s crazy there was no vignetting with it being a smaller MM, i was thinking of the 95 but i guess no need for the extra size then

[@JonnyRoams]

@ the Helix is effectively like 95mm or something close.

[@kameronkellyy]

@@JonnyRoams i see! thanks for the info bro gotta swing over to pictureline now

[@kylemeshna]

Maybe I need to buy one after all

[@JonnyRoams]

@@kylemeshna I think you do

[@summitseekersoul]

🎉

[@marc6652]

Thanks for sharing. My question is : How this lens (918g / 3600€) is better than a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 II Art (745g / 1350€) ?

[@JonnyRoams]

@@marc6652 sigma wasn’t even better than the 24-70 GM II

[@marc6652]

@@JonnyRoams Actually more or less the same image quality indeed. It's just twice the price.

[@JonnyRoams]

@@marc6652 I think you misread what I said. The Sigma is definitely not on par with the GM II.

[@marc6652]

@@JonnyRoams Even if it's in French, the pictures speak for themselves. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5uWZ6KKltaebZI

[@JonnyRoams]

@ you’re not gonna see much on a compressed KZbin video I’m sorry. That’s why I don’t do direct comparisons

[@RegrinderAlert]

I just wish it rendered remotely as nice as the Canon version. The Canon images just pop in direct comparison. Edge and corner sharpness matter only for big prints (and don't if you crop). But side by side the RF just looks way better. At any print size.

[@JonnyRoams]

@@RegrinderAlert strong disagree happy to do a side-by-side comparison if you want 😂

[@RegrinderAlert]

@@JonnyRoams No need since I already rented the Sony. Feel free to show a single image that comes close. I haven't been able to produce one and have not seen anything special in any sample gallery.

[@JonnyRoams]

@ that’s nice. Can’t wait to see your work!

[@julienajarry]

Move to Utah ad right here jeez.

[@JonnyRoams]

😂😂

[@sijilo]

[@brianhinesley]

i have watched two videos now where you're at the edge of a cliff... stop doing that! Recently an influencer was doing some gymnastic pose and fell to her death. You're freaking me out O_o

[@Youcantphazeme24]

You have some good photos. But at the same time you post almost every single day the same thing. Creativity is pretty much lacking at this point.

[@JonnyRoams]

@@Youcantphazeme24 can’t wait to see your photos

[@Youcantphazeme24]

You don’t take criticism well do you.

[@JonnyRoams]

@ it’s just banter 😂 I actually love criticism but not from somebody whose work I can’t see. And I’m not really sure what your point is about me posting the same thing every single day because I don’t do that. And I’m not really concerned about my posting habits because quite frankly it’s making me a lot of money so I’m gonna keep doing what I’m doing

[@Youcantphazeme24]

@@JonnyRoams key words that went over your head. “Lacking creativity” I follow other big photographers and they don’t post every single day, and have a more broad portfolio. I don’t doubt you make money, but I do highly doubt that you make so much money posting the same thing over and over get boring 🥱. But good on you for making money tho.

[@JonnyRoams]

@ I’m totally fine with one person out of hundreds of thousands of people finding my work boring. Can’t please everyone. Appreciate you stopping by though!

[@Ezrabastian]

70 isn't long enough. This means you have to bring 70-200 also. 28mm is also not wide enough. Useless range! Fail.

[@JonnyRoams]

@@Ezrabastian 70-200 isn’t wide enough! Fail.

[@Ezrabastian]

@JonnyRoams Exactly! You'd have to lug around 3 lenses. It's okay if you're car camping, cause that's not really camping. Fail!

[@ryan3.082]

@@Ezrabastianwhat lens covers wide to 200mm?

[@totomie]

the photos are uninspiring

[@JonnyRoams]

@@totomie hey thanks for stopping by! :)

[@iamwhatiam6281]

f2 for landscape with no 24/28 range. a great waste of money 🤣 those great pictures have nothing to do with that waste of money lens but it’s only your chief 🤗

[@JonnyRoams]

@@iamwhatiam6281 😂 right at the start I said I bought this for video. But figured people might want to see its photo performance. No need to worry about my finances, I’m doing quite well so I’m happy to have “wasted” 3 grand on this 😂 One last thing, your first statement about range tells me all I need to know about your level of photography😂👏🏼

[@iamwhatiam6281]

@ an f zoom lens for video with clickety-click aperture ring 🤣🤣🤣 amazing choice 🤣 this zoom lens is for who want to replace the standard 24/70 because it’s f2 🤣🤣 not for good photographers like you 🤣 but I know…gas syndrome affect all of as. I will waste my money on someting else but I will skip this half-midrange zoom lens🤣

[@JonnyRoams]

@ I work outside of KZbin and it’s 90% video 😂 plus the aperture ring has a “de-click” option 👏🏼 keep digging that hole you’re in

[@iamwhatiam6281]

@@JonnyRoams amazing!! I'll buy it for sure :))))