The Most Expensive Lens I've Tested: Sony 12-24 F2.8 G Master

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

2:47 "although I do notice that there are floating elements ...": it's the sound of those 4 electromagnetic linear motors. There is no friction to stop them from moving, and that's why they can move so fast and silently.

[@MrSwaggernaut83]

🤯

[@harrylew]

The image quality from this lens is astounding .

1:44 Looking at the lens when you change the focal length the movement appears to be external actually.

[@stevearita3267]

Excellent review, very clear, concise and straight forward - which I appreciate. Thank you!

[@jatin.c]

Really loving your sample footages and images. Especially when paired with such good music.

[@ArthurR]

Many thanks!

[@AmanKumarVlogs]

Aurthur R was such a great motivation for me on my youtube journey,I am glad I was motivated by this man

[@huasheng9695]

I actually didn't expect Sony to make a apsc version of it cuz the price would still be high up there Really hoping Sigma to give us a ultra wide fast like 12 or 9 mm lenses with good quality over price (then you could add another one to the Sigma trio )

[@justinparker2918]

I'm holding my breath and crossing my fingers hoping Sigma come out with an equivalent of the 16-55 f2.8 g series!

[@snehanshourya3850]

Samyang 12mm is actually a very good lens. Just the lack of electronics is an issue. Many of my photos are not in focus...

[@1023beaner]

I watch a lot of reviewers (Northrop, Fro, Mark G, etc) but when it comes to Sony APS-C information, there is no one I trust more than you - as an a6600 (and formerly a6000) shooter, this is my favorite channel, bar none. I know you're a "ultrawide fanboy" but I am hoping you'll go in the other direction and do a review of the best long zooms for the a6xxx series. We're dying to see a comparison between the Sony 70-350 and the Sigma 100-400, along with the other long-zoom alternatives. The burning question: is the Sony 70-350 better for the a6xxx series because it's made specifically for APS-C, or do the other alternatives perform just as well (looking at you Sigma 100-400)? What's the best choice for us crop shooters? Help us Arthur R, you're our only hope! (said in my best Leia voice)

[@lewiss66]

Well, It might be the video resolution but in fact on the photos at 6:19 I really don't see any differences between the APSC lens "wom" and the Gmaster zoom lens as far as picture quality. Maybe you need to shoot other specific photos to convice at least me not buying it for sure but to be impressed... Anyway another great video. Thanks Arthur!

[@DDHDTV]

That example was about the field of view. It goes to show that the 12mm of this lens (=8mm apsc) and 9mm on apsc are still far apart from field of view

[@gillynova]

Arthur said "ultra wide fanboy" LMAO. SAME BRO

[@VLeo8181]

Nice! Thanks! I hope fatherhood has been treating you well. I'm a father of two little girls (5.5 & 3.5 y.o.) and i mostly use my camera/lens gear all for them. :)

[@SatanSupimpa]

Sigma should release a mirrorless version of their f1.8 zoom lenses for aps-c.

[@yatratechtvcom]

Awesome Shots & Review Bro...

[@julian.torres]

Actually on APS-C you can use the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero D which is the widest rectilinear lens available for APS-C... But that is a prime and manual focus, and this is in a whooping different category.

[@woodiemoore]

Excellent review.

[@NinhNguyen2]

the 12-24 F2.8 GM is now on discount on BH's website for students/teachers/administrators via their EDU Discount. There is an APSC equivalent... the very old Sigma 8-16 4.5-5.6 and needs to be used with Metabones V EF to E mount adapter BUT the older Sigma HSM motor is loud and makes the same/similar noise as the Sigma 18-35 on MC-11 adapter. It's like a constant focusing and aperture change...

[@msmarji]

Another area of photography/video is underwater. Every 10 ft of water you shoot through, you lose an f-stop. Nice review.

[@ryandewerff]

for $3.k, this thing better make me coffee and bring it to me in bed

[@kangsterizer]

it can get the kitchen's coffee machine and your bed in the frame at 12mm, does that count?!

[@coreyalexander4766]

And a blowie

[@austinjames8854]

That protective lens hood tab is brilliant. I set my cameras on rough surfaces as impromptu tripods often, but I slap a layer of tap on the bottom as a cheap alternative.

[@nightcoder5k]

What an awesome lens, and you make it look even better. Sony should have you keep it. ;-) If I had the budget or photography is my profession I'd definitely get one. As a hobbyist, I'm using the Canon 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens on my Sony for wide shots.

[@klaasbloem]

Love my Samyang 12mm F2, hope they will make a 8mm version in future. Did you test the 12-24mm on a A6xxx body Arthur?

[@Ashleyapples]

you should have done some astro photography with it

[@thebonkera1221]

this whole channel is a flex compilation

[@maheshgvelly]

Please make a video how well this works for video?

[@dragonfist25]

Nice b-roll. 👍🏾

[@faizanvlogs07]

Is sony a6400 weather sealed?

[@NeXMaX]

There is one APS-C lens that goes to 8mm. The Fuji XF 8-16

[@joelogan4260]

I have that lens

[@randymartosoewito7892]

You rolling a ls460?

[@haryobintoro1]

Thats wow..👍👍👍

[@billzidis2656]

800g is nothing when you own all the Sigma ART lenses 😂😂

[@3rdpedalvideos894]

My only question, is that your LS430? Sweet! And for $3000 you can get a really high mileage LS430. 😀 awesome video!

[@ArthurR]

True story!

[@3rdpedalvideos894]

@@ArthurR how many miles do you have on your LS430?

[@ArthurR]

@@3rdpedalvideos894 137K and going!

[@3rdpedalvideos894]

@@ArthurR nice. That's like brand new! Is that an 05 or 06? I have an 05 with 154k

[@MrFiorano87]

Hello, May I ask what gimbal are u using ?

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

Great lense that´s for sure. I´m fine with my SEL 16-50 which is wide enough for buildings at 16mm. For anything wider I use my phone´s camera which has a 3.94mm lense...

[@gillynova]

Just realized you're in Austin when you started your montage lmao

[@julianj7d374]

That little guy is so cute. Thanks for this review. We can dream...

[@TarekJellali]

Excellent video as always :) For APS-C I think there is the Meike 6.5mm fisheye but it's not rectilinear. There are also a fisheye C-mount lens that can be adapted on Sony E-mount APS-C but of course you'll have to crop some of the sensor. Wide angle budget lenses are kinda limited for APS-C 😅

[@davect01]

Downtown San Antonio? You can see some fisheye effect on the short side. An impressive lens for sure

[@gillynova]

Looks like a combo of Austin and San Antonio!

[@maheshgvelly]

Does it work with Weebil S Gimble ?

[@chili24137]

5:34 hey! watch them hands little man

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Do you think this would be an awesome lens for a sony a7s iii used to capture video of people fly fishing in rivers and streams in the backcountry with gorgeous landscape backgrounds ? Do you think the cheaper FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM would be just as good ?

[@misreb1]

I am curious if you have tried it on the APS-C cameras? Also did you have a chance to check the starburst effect of this lens?

[@martinwolf2619]

Hi Arthur, the park around the river looks awesome. Can you tell me where this is located? Great video, maybe you could have mentioned an alternative lens as a budget option :-)

[@StarlordStavanger]

Honestly bro, this is how all your videos should be. A bit of tech talk, followed by a kick ass montage of photos and videos of real world usage. Well done and San Antonio looks beautiful!

[@ilanolivares9971]

Not too crazy about not being able to put a UV filter in front of the element. I use UV for protection on all of my G/GM glass. Hope Sony releases an adapter of some sort.

[@stang8913]

Sony should make wide lens F2.8 for its APSC camera too.

[@kylewhittingham9738]

What is your opinion on the 18-135mm vs 70-300mm?

[@kylewhittingham9738]

You could throw the 18-105 in there too

[@stefanwilkens]

Oh the lack of OSS is painfull. Considering the image quality of this lense and the nice pricepoint of the 6400, can you do a video on using a lense like this on a non-stabilized body for hand photography? I think a lot of 6400 users are looking at this lense, with the lack of OSS holding them back.

[@taekwon-do4life667]

Will you get your hands on the new 7S III Cam?

[@ArthurR]

I don't think I have anything that can edit that footage, so probably no.

[@MilosMinicDrone]

Think better buying is Sigma 14-24 ART. Its ultra sharp lense and can be used on APS-C and its about 1300 EUR.

[@lofiplays_live]

Hey 👀 I have a question about the Sony a6300. Is It safe to use in rain with a sony kitlens?

[@stefano8274]

The kit lens is not weather sealed, so the answer is no

[@lofiplays_live]

@@stefano8274 okay thx 👀 but the body is?

[@stefano8274]

The body is weather sealed, but water can still enter from the mount and from insidie the lens

[@lost_places_global9008]

Stefano Trerotola not with the 18-105 lens xD

[@stantheman3674]

Hey Arthur--please test the Tamron 70-180 on the apsc bodies! Theres nothing like it for crop sensrs and could be a relatively cheap option for quality long range for apsc users!!

[@EricMichaelJ]

What is FPSC? I just got this lense and was worried when you said that you wished it was FPSC

[@jonasjansson5820]

He said he wanted it for APSC which is his primary camera format.

[@echoauxgen]

IT is a Great Lens, BUT when capturing stars and using NPF rule of just 9.41s at 12mm on A7iii and reviewing at max you will see elongated stars in corners even down to 2s!!! Well it is pincushion distortion (very slight) but can be corrected in Capture One can blend a before and after in ON1 or PS. Beware also at 12mm elongated windows and doors at sides best to do a pano at 24mm or 50mm to get a real "EYE" look! OK, for landscape a pano look but in 3:2 ratio. You have to look at the sides and top and bottom, lights and fans above will twist and turn if off center. Best with subject up close with a lot of background, have to train your eye and see and plan a shot. A 50ft tree looks small just 20 yards away. I have played with the 1018 at 12mm in FF, the f4 for years the f/2.8 is the perfect spot all faster lenses are used at f/2 or 2.8 anyway due to coma in corners but are gone at 2.8 so a very good buy!!!! Great for MW pano rainbow capture with fewest shots.

[@lennymo9088]

Yikes. $3K. Arthur? Is there a --400 mm lens for APSC Sony ? Approx $500?

[@guystokes454]

It would be nice if Sony did make a lens that wide for the APS-C, but I know that lens would be probably around $1,200‐$1,500.

[@bikecommuter24]

For that amount of money that should be an awesome lens. Three grand but then if you are pro its worth it.

[@Andreas_Reuter]

Voigtlander is producing a (manual) 12mm 5.6 lens which I own. That's a cheaper alternative for the 12mm fullframe look. Sure, it's manual and not nearly as fast... but it's currently (just) 650 USD as B&H. Bottom line: compromises like always... Cheers from Germany

[@AenaryonIII]

@Arthur Sony 16-55 2.8 vs Sony 18-135 thats will be an interesting comparison

[@taekwon-do4life667]

For 99.9% 16-55 is the best choice or even the 18-105/135 to be always on lens. 12-24 or 20mm are way too expensive. And you wont use the whole 3000€ out of it.

[@AenaryonIII]

Max ettel yeah bro but how does it perform the IQ on the 16 55 wide open against the 18-135?

[@stefano8274]

Those are a very diferent kind of lenses. The 18 135 is a PERFECT travel/walk around lens. Long zoom range, sharp, small and very versatile. The 16 55 costs 2,5x as much, is sharper, faster but is far less versatile. Also bulkier, heavier and not stabilized. In my opinione a great lens, but more niche

[@lost_places_global9008]

Stefano Trerotola 18-135 is good... but 18-105 is always better;)

[@AenaryonIII]

Lost_Places _Global the 18 105 that i got was very soft in terms of IQ, do you have any evidence that the 18 105 is better than 18-135? it seems the 18-135 better in sharpness

[@syafiqmazli]

If sony doesn't release anything like this for APS-C by the end of 2020, im switching to fuji for their 8-16mm f2.8 because imma "Ultrawide FANBOY!"

[@terriplays1726]

Syafiq Mazli if you are an ultra wide fanboy you should switch to full frame, doesn’t really matter if canon, Nikon or Sony.

[@nguyenthinh7097]

Please test viltrox 23mm 1.4 for emount

[@ArthurR]

I just got that in today - so review coming soon!

[@TexpatOTG]

Wow ...

[@daceuro]

I'll definitely pick one up within the next year. The f4 version does the job but I've seen some comparisons and the f2.8 is a better performer. The brighter aperture will also assist with lower noise architectural cinema video too, which is a highly sought after product right now.

[@steveirwin5034]

I'll never buy a $3.000 lense but I'll always enjoy learning english with your videos :D

[@ArthurR]

Happy to hear that!

[@gfxmaniac]

Despite being great lens I will stick with my thrusty Sigma 12-24 4.5-5.6 for EF :D

[@TW-iu9zy]

... great review, Arthur. 👍🏻 but you forgot a group of photographers who can work perfectly with the 12-24 f2.8: journalists like me. 😏

[@ArthurR]

Ah true - I'd think more journalists are using lenses like the 70-200mm?

[@TW-iu9zy]

Arthur R ... in fact: the 70-200 f2.8 is always in my bag, like the 24-70 f2.8. But: with the 12-24 f2.8 you can take great indoor and outdoor photos of events and concerts. It's the best lens I've ever used - incredible what Sony did.

[@coldunas]

Hey SONY Can I have this bad boy for a few weeks?

[@fjp2000]

I Like the Tesla

[@rabbith0led]

Your thumbnail gives me anxiety aha

[@bowenf]

That thumbnail is triggering my anxiety

[@kentao4]

So... are you going to buy it? It’s tempting even though its damn near twice the price of my camera lol

[@ArthurR]

If I did more real estate photography, yes. But Im quite happy with my Laowa 9mm on APSC.

[@Felipe2077tv]

Darn, was really hoping that you'd compare it to other lenses with similar focal lengths (even if they were of some other brands, such as your old Canon gear) and apertures. How would this lens compare to some prime lenses?

[@Data_analyst.]

イイね!　👍

[@utkarshsb1490]

Hey bro i am from India! which camera should I buy in sony APSC line Up! As beginning in photography or Buy Full frame?

[@SuperDigitalMe]

You where reading a book about personal wealth, which one was it again?

[@ArthurR]

Rich Dad Poor Dad most likely.

[@nandos_]

hah I'm getting recommended early videos even when I'm not subscribed! May as well do that now

[@gurugamer8632]

Why does this lens cost more than 70-200?

[@MichaelTapel]

meh it's the last lens I'm impressed with, too wide and distorted

[@Reviews4fun1]

There is such a thing as too wide

[@CreativeHAQ]

I thought we can have some photos on A6xxx or compare with sigma 16 f1.4 :D thank Arthur for the awesome video.

[@lost_places_global9008]

Performs better than the 16mm sigma

[@lost_places_global9008]

By far

[@macwang1992]

👍

[@josephreagh2111]

pffff 16-50 power zoom is way better

[@lost_places_global9008]

Lmao

[@robertmcdaniel7788]

Do I want it? Hell yeah. Do I need it? Hell, no. Well, maybe. ❤️

[@PeterPing]

No one is wearing mask outside lmao.

[@ZadieBear]

It seems to have a fishy aspect to the lens. Closeup pictures of your wife make her nose seem really big.

[@ArthurR]

Even the Sigma 16mm (24mm on a full frame) does that. The edges are straight though.

[@DentargPL]

It's just 3k$ piece of metal, glass and plastic :).

[@kiyoshim9593]

3000 dollars for a made in china lens. LOL NO THANKS.