Why I've Never Bought A 24-70mm Lens...

[@mattih]

Get that NMO goodnessssss 🙌🏻 New Boxy T is soooo nice Torry killed it! And its the last chance to get the hoodie & long length sweater 🙏🏻

[@stevenkralovec]

Quick question: will the NMO sweatshirt shrink after the wash/dryer?

[@matslaveborn2251]

Of course I just ordered both some Boxy T’s and hoodie just because it is You 🤗

[@cissehawa]

Do you ship to Australia?

[@XOAgnt007OX]

Would love to get one of those hoodies in Australia, how can we arrange that?

[@cheapomedia]

A 24-70 is a very versatile lens, it's great if you're just starting out in filmmaking and you're wondering which lens should you buy first, also a good 24-70 lens will last you a lifetime. On the other hand, your comment is valid, it may lack character however you can also upgrade your gear in the future and opt for a good prime lens set. Tip: Own the basics and rent the rest if you're doing this as a career 😉

[@liceafilms]

This is the best advice

[@qapturenlfilms]

Hey yo, quick tip to anyone who doesn't vlog or point a camera at their own face from a couple centimeters away.. A 24-70 f/2.8 is pretty much the only lens you will need if filming with a full frame camera, I'd recommend the sigma unless you've got very deep pockets. Also love your new secretary Matti, he knows his codecs well. 👌

[@urbanrunoff]

so true. if i'd shoot a documentary with a director/producer the 24-70 or even 24-105 would be my first choice. maybe a prime for b-roll after that if we have time. Been there done that, if your job is to get the shot... .

[@maruwaanmoses]

Agree man. I always see the 16-35 as a YT lens, whereas the 24-70 is a filmmaker lens.

[@LanceRoylo]

Agreed

[@Niklondon]

Absolutely agree, for actual narrative filmmaking such as features, short film etc… it’s pretty much all you need. Majority of cinema use these focal lengths and very much so at f2.8.

[@mattl7424]

@@maruwaanmosesso I shouldn’t get it? Just a smaller lense?

[@TheGroovyGuitarDude]

I’ve tended to stay away from 24-70s lately for that same reason, but they are great if you want to only carry one lens!

[@mattih]

Yea there’s nothing wrong with it. I’ve just never felt like I needed one.

[@gelluny]

Or if you only able to purchase one lens

[@jeremydrakeford3124]

I'm definitely my least inspired when using my RF 24-70, but it saves me bringing a bag full of lenses. Worth it just for the convenience!

[@maxim.horoshilov]

Exactly 👌

[@marat9463]

@@jeremydrakeford3124 never was a fan of a 24-70, but 28-70 f2 became my go to lens lately, loving the picture and versatility

[@JarrodsTech]

I've only used a Sigma 18-35 for my GH5 at f/2.8 for YEARS, so I figured if I change to a7s III that something like this would give me basically the same range. I'm ok with "average" 😅

[@tylercornelison]

I’m actually stoked you mentioned the minimum focus distance. It’s something that’s incredibly important to me but is so overlooked on reviews!

[@GuusStemerding]

Youre watching the wrong channels mate

[@mattih]

100% maybe even the biggest upgrade for me personally

[@wingcreator]

Min focus are amazing on 24-70/70-200 GM2

[@CamberFilmSchool]

The tightening of the zoom ring is probably so that it won't change focal lengths if it gets bumped or for an overhead shot so that the weight of the lens doesn't change the focal length (that has happened to me on a sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 because it was really loose). Loosening focal ring it will help with smoother zooms.

[@wingcreator]

Yes

[@TristanErvin]

Dude. Issac is freakin HILARIOUS! Definitely adds a spark to this channel 😂

[@mattih]

Haha pretty much the reason I hired him

[@RiceCubeTech]

I use the sigma 24-70 2.8 ART and it’s one of the best lenses I’ve ever owned. It’s so versatile and I use it on most if not every shoot unless I’m using my underwater housing, or doing architecture photography in which I use my 20mm 1.8. Carrying 4 lenses to achieve the relatively same focusing range (24mm 35mm 50mm and 85mm), just isn’t realistic for a lot of people who aren’t in a studio. This lens looks great but with already owning the sigma, this doesn’t offer enough difference

[@smooky1983]

I think it’s completely depending on what line of work your in. I mean, for example for run & gun work, i think this is the absolute best if you don’t know what to expect and want a variety of shots. But yeah, not the best at anything, i can agree on that, but maybe the best allrounder.

[@kcliffordphoto]

I function solely off 24 and 85mm, the 85 can grab close and medium shots while the 24 can grab any wide documentation shot I want. You don’t NEED anything just do what works for you; I wanted faster apertures so I went primes

[@danielshepherd7306]

It's funny to hear you say that you find the 24-70mm f/2.8 to be too average. I didn't buy one for the same reason. I purchased ultra-wide and telephoto zooms & primes in 35mm f/1.2 & anamorphic 50mm t/2.9 instead. But, for "run&gun" video I usually use a 24-105mm f/4 macro stabilised lens, as it covers a larger zoom range. (Panasonic S1H.)

[@jwate]

I have sigmas 24-70, it works. I can agree with your reasons. I don’t see a reason to upgrade to the new GM, but I’m sure it’s solid.

[@lastyrsman]

I've been trying to get ahold of the Tamron 35 - 150 2.0. The versatility and the price make it really appealing. And for traveling, having two or three multiple purpose lenses means the most to me. I love my primes, but too much space for most traveling.

[@robcoventry574]

Interesting to hear why you haven’t purchased a 24-70. What’s interesting is your reasons not to buy are the reasons that is my number one go-to lens. I don’t like to carry three lenses (35mm, 50mm, & 85mm) when I can have one that covers roughly the same range. When was the last time I needed more than f/2.8? Can’t remember. In fact, f/2.8 is more than most of m6 shots. Sure, you get amazing bokeh with an f/1.2 but that is just over two stops better. It also makes the focus plane about five mm thick, so eye in focus but nose out. Love my RF 24-70. It’s always on my camera, every day, walk around lens.

[@kanaheiusagi]

depth of field is relative to the distance from subject, so a 50 f1.2 wide open actually have decent depth of field and subject separation for mid length to full body shots

[@OllyJelleyWildlife]

I have to say, I had a 16-35 for a while, but when you're actually going light, it just isn't enough range for pulling an interesting variety of shots together for a mini-sequence, especially on FF! Switched out to a 24-70 2.8ii (Canon) a few years ago and never looked back. Truly cannot love any 24-105 or similar though, that F4 just really takes the edge off everything and it's just a bit dull! Joined the Fx6 gang a month ago now though, so looking at the painful reality of selling all my canon glass as that sony AF is just W I L D.

[@mattih]

I just love wide focal lengths way more 😊

[@OllyJelleyWildlife]

@@mattih I mostly film wildlife, so I guess I just have that eternal tele draw!! 🤣

[@BabyJett777]

THANK YOU. I have been debating on buying an 85mm 1.2 as my first expensive lens. I also want a 35 prime. I just dont like the idea of a 24-70, seems boring.

[@mattih]

Oh 35 is so good 🙌🏻

[@HunterCash]

doesn't Danny Gevirtz used a 24-70 for most of his films? i thought i heard that in the bts for his bicycle video. I tend to use the 24-70 a lot for car photography

[@Narsuitus]

Years ago, I bought a 35-70mm f/2.8 D Nikkor auto focus zoom lens. Later, I upgraded to 28-70mm f/2.8 D Nikkor auto focus zoom lens. When Nikon replaced the 28-70 D with the 24-70mm f/2.8 G auto focus zoom lens, I did not buy it because it was a “G” lens that did not have an aperture ring. Some of my camera bodies need the aperture ring for exposure control.

[@JoshRussell]

Can we talk about that Green Bay Super Bowl Hat for a second!!! Repping my home town boyyyyy!!!!

[@mattih]

😂

[@steezcnoir]

Totally agree with you. Like most people would say, this is just a one shot lens where you don’t have to change lens much. I use primes mainly so it’s either super wide or 70-200 would be my zoom I have. Btw, I purchased your NMO boxy t and crew neck long sleeve!

[@mattih]

Oh heck yesssss 🙌🏻 enjoy them man 😊

[@jessejayphotography]

I have to disagree. Unless you are holding the camera and pointing it at yourself all the time, a 24-70 is a much better story telling lens than a wide zoom. I would much rather have a wide, fast prime such as a 20mm f1.8, 24-70 f2.8, and a 70-200 f2.8. Work horse focal ranges are convenient while the specialty ones (wide or telephoto) are present and at fast apertures when needed. Obvious use cases vary but that kind of kit is extremely flexible.

[@TuckerPearce]

Love the look. Curious why you went with 100% cotton rather than a poly blend.

[@ParchutingPanda]

24-105 is nice for weddings and other live events where switching lenses isn't convenient, but 24-70 probably wouldn't be enough reach for me

[@butchgo5346]

The Nikon 24-70 2.8 was my first zoom and the only one I still have in my kit.

[@f0t0b0y]

I’m with you on this one. I’ve owned one 24-70 in my life and it pretty much stayed in the bag all the time. I recently switched to Sony after shooting canon for 20 years and I find if I need a Swiss Army of a lens; the 24-105 G has a better place for wide and tight; run and gun shots.

[@RamenKing2023]

I have the Sony 24-105 G and I just purchased the Sony 24-70 today. I will have to check it out for myself when it comes in the mail in a couple days. I am a film student currently in school.

[@f0t0b0y]

@@RamenKing2023 Kick ass man! I wouldn’t want to do anything else.

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Fair point Matti. Lately I'm pondering if I should buy a Tamron 28-75 GII fully customisable which many say it's great or get a telephoto lens which I'm a big fan of. Also I'm wondering if it's just better to save money and get one of the Zeiss Batis which is my kid's dream😻

[@mattih]

I’ve never owned a batis but they look soooo good haha

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

@@mattih yes sir they do, I personally love Daniel Schiffer video's look and he often uses few Batis prime lenses. What would I do to put my hands on one of them!

[@MichaelFlores-sj9zb]

I love your take. I'm curious how you travel with a wide zoom, a 24, a 35, and an 85. I'm usually shooting docs on my own for weeks at a time that's far from home, and I try to lighten my load as much as I can, so I stick to a 24-70 2.8 and a 70-200 4.0. Do you have people helping you lug stuff?

[@chanceGWP]

I agree. I use my 24-70 less and less as I got better, because of its “averageness.” Now I prefer fast primes.

[@rickt.8866]

I started going back to primes in my kit, 24GM, 35GM, 85 DG DN, and my #1 zoom tamron 35-150 2-2.8

[@ehteshamahmedburney0]

Love your work. You are the inspiration for me to start my channel.

[@Potaters12]

If you're on a gimbal and on a fast-paced job, where it just takes too long to be switching lenses constantly and rebalancing, the 24-70 is really the best option out there.

[@MANOLET]

I still have the tamron 28-75mm f2.8. Paired with sony a7siii and I’m happy with it. Very cheap!

[@piusgyagenda]

Greatest lens 😍 I love your new editor his soo cool and funny

[@mattih]

He’s great 😊

[@imnickfriend]

honestly I have never had one either. I had the 24-105 lens but the ONLY reason i had it was because I couldnt affort nice prime lenses. and I found myself in jobs where i didnt have time to swap glass. NOW, though. I pretty much only shoot at 24mm or 85mm. Yes. I only use primes now. and i LUUUUURV it.

[@bagnesimmobiliersarl2540]

Hi Nick.... just receive a message, same as you below.. can we trust it ?

[@BlakeDavis42]

I have the Sigma 24-70 and I use that thing 20x more than my 16-35!

[@mattih]

Noooo how could you 😂 my channel is 99% 16-35 haha

[@BlakeDavis42]

@@mattih Haha I knew I was bringing up a touchy subject lol.

[@ADHTube]

Even though many probably would say you’re ranting, I appreciate the knowledge I glean from your videos concerning focal lengths, focus shifting, etc. Keep up the good work Matti. We’re learning a lot.

[@vaidehiarts]

Cool! You should try the Lumix S5 with the 20-60 at some point. Hits the sweet spot at the wide end, at least

[@vidopnir]

As a Norwegian I always appreciate a nice looking mirror 🤩

[@mattih]

🙏🏻

[@smoloms]

For me and how i shoot im either at super wide or punched in. So go to lenses are samyang 12mm or sigma 56mm and occasionally sony 85mm. then i have a 70-300. I do have a sigma 18-50 but i’ve found that yes it’s convenient to have, id rather have the wider apertures on the primes in a lot of situations.

[@benjhaisch]

Reasons I just picked up the Sigma 28-70/2.8 as it’s 470g. So small and light. When I need wider, I’ll choose a wide lens

[@hesalisanaradamsuvi5646]

Solid video quality! ✌🏻 Enjoying these new videos and the color grading looks beautiful. Keep creating dude hey don't expose it to the rain 😂😂

[@mattih]

Haha thanks dude 🙏🏻

[@iamishyy]

Hey Matti, isn't the 24-70mm referred to as the best when it comes to car photography?

[@mattih]

Maybe? I dunno 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JoseAntonioRomeroH]

Nothing beats in portability to the Sigma 28-70mm F2.9 DG DN C. Only 470gr and it's tiny compared to that one.

[@davjeon427]

Isn't that f2.8 not f2.9? But yes it's also the cheapest as it's now a third of the price of the new Sony GM ii.

[@SonnyNguyen.]

24-70 is my most important lens it’s for run and gun situation most versatile and the very decent low light great for events and parties scenario I wouldn’t trade it up for anything else my work horse bread and butter lens

[@GlassfilmWeddings]

If you shot weddings, 24-70 essential. 50 1.2 is amazing too

[@mattih]

Never once used one for a wedding and I filmed a bunch 😂

[@TOMMYHSUImageStudio]

I shot weddings, but never thought of 24-70, because it's too heavy for my gimbal and of coz my arms.

[@RobertsIslandLivingAdventures]

I have the old 24-70mm. I have to hold it at full arms length to vlog. That’s heavy after a few minutes.

[@b1gdan]

What lense are you using there? edit 16-35! Which one did you take?

[@JustinVachon]

What sound panels are you using in your studio? I just got a space and I'm looking for something like them

[@wilhelmw3455]

Same here I own a 24-70 f2.8, it’s boring but it gets the job done if you need an all round high quality zoom lens.

[@ferencczuczor7766]

It's funny that I was trying to figure out for months what kind of lenses do I need after a brand change.. and I came to the same conclusion! And now I am having the "perfect" set and loving it for a month now.. this video just popped up today and confirms I've made a good decision for my purposes ;-)

[@TAPPChannel]

Please don't tell Us soon that you're coming back to Canon :D I have 24-70 original one... Pretty good stuff...

[@mattih]

Haha not right now at least 😂 they are sleeping with their cameras

[@joelklein92]

Love the Green Bay Packers hat!!

[@TuckerPearce]

I 2nd that!

[@mattih]

😂 he’s my style guru now

[@stevenkralovec]

We need more of those endings Matti 😂

[@mattih]

😂 every video ends in an action scene

[@stevenkralovec]

Yesssssss 🔥😂

[@davidrodgersphotography]

That's the beauty of the Canon 28-70 f2.... All the convenience of a zoom but with the sharpness of a prime and a wider aperture than the average zoom

[@jessebealemedia]

What do you mostly use your prime lens for?

[@bardomeister]

Love the interaction man. You excel with other people around you! Isaac is a keeper 🥳

[@michaellacroixofficial]

I bought the 24-70 f2.8 Gmaster in Dec... Now there is a version ii? ugh annoyed...

[@aliddlemore]

Love your glasses!!

[@mattih]

Thank you 🙏🏻 😊

[@matthewpaquette]

LOOOL iisak is hilarious!

[@mattih]

😊 you guys would get along

[@kylerrichardson4858]

Thank you! Ive never understood the hype around the 24-70. I’ve always felt like it was uninteresting average thing.

[@ConceptNewEra]

I have the Tamron 28-75 but have been looking to upgrade potentially! Love hearing your thoughts on the new 24-70, it seems like beast! Might have to get it! 💯✔️🔥

[@mydearriley]

3:05 does anyone know of a good engineering video that would explain how this system works?

[@tylercornelison]

For me, buying a 24-70 is like buying a Gucci bag: looks so nice, but I can’t justify the cost 😅🤦🏼‍♂️

[@mattih]

Bahahah this is good 😂

[@heathbarlow8769]

New podcast? What about the old one? I miss it. It's been so long😢

[@adrianmullan]

That’s end clip had me in stitches 🤣😂 more ending like that please! Completely agree with you on the 24-70mm!

[@ToxicChaos]

Let me tell you a 24-70mm is a vacation lense if you prefer taking more portraits. i have a 16-35mm for vacations i can take my portraits and my landscape\travel photography shots. Basically you dont have to carry all your kit at your vacations. these lenses are cool.

[@GreggoryMiller]

I've been out grinding and not watching as much KZbin, but I really missed you Matti!

[@mattih]

Aw thanks 😊 🙏🏻 glad you came back

[@GreggoryMiller]

@@mattih I'm glad to be back! You're still my favorite videographer ;)

[@aliddlemore]

I’ve got a tamron 24-70mm. Beast of a lens 🔥🔥

[@mattih]

There all freaking good 🙌🏻

[@VZCaesar]

I know a 25-70mm lens with constant aperture of 1.2 It can actually be extended to 135mm (and even 189mm with a trick) Sigma 18-35 + Speedboster on a Lumix 😁 It is a 25-50mm which can be optionally cropped to 35-70mm 1.2 with the pixel/pixel readout in 4k and 67-135mm 1.2 in HD (but the noise gets too noticeable in HD) Great lens, unfortunately no autofocus is possible

[@TiberiousGreene]

Watching and thinking with your clothing brand you should bring back a limited edition one with the learn make repeat and travel feels design under your new clothing brand

[@RobertsIslandLivingAdventures]

Just heard Issac say I can take my FX3 underwater. I’m looking forward to making snorkeling videos. 👍😁

[@jessbreheret]

Just got to full frame with a a7IV and a sigma art 24-70 and i understand the average at everything . I miss the 85 1.8 i had on an aps c with the nifty fifty from canon for example big time . 24-70 is a swiss knife , nothing more , nothing less .

[@mrobitwice77]

I also have the A7iv. Got the 35 gm to start and added the 70-200 2.8 mk2 . I have zero regrets with those two combos. Maybe someday I get the 16-35 but not anytime soon

[@jonshin31]

Totally agree on the 24-70, just nothing special about it - sure you can get special images, but not special because of the lens. I will say though that I still keep one just for those times that I feel lazy and only want to carry around a single body+lens. But there's nothing like a 14mm, or an f1.2-1.4 prime, or a real telephoto zoom for that special sauce you can't get with a 24-70.

[@Hoagmatthew]

Mocks the price of a Sony lens then pitches a black t-shirt for $40 😂😂

[@KnightmareOX]

For that price I’d rather go for the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8.

[@jinaix]

Agreed

[@lebaje1]

Sony does make shaper lens than tamron and that lens is bigger. For people that won't use higher than 70mm, i would understand why. I bought the Tamron 28-250mm and i love it so yeah, i with you with ''team Tamron''

[@mylzq]

Legend has it that Matti only shoots instagram bangers on a 35 prime.

[@Worldwildstories]

Thats the only one I own lmao

[@RenderMeTV]

I think that is always a "depends" situation, for some, a 24-70 is the perfect lens, for instance, a wedding photographer, has no much time to keep changing lenses all day, has to be fast, so this range, fits in every situation, of course, not super wide, not super zoom or not super fast, but it does the job done, which is the most important, is not the tool, is the artist, and how uses the gear

[@bagnesimmobiliersarl2540]

Switzerland is missing in your delivery's list !! damn !!

[@MrBthames2000]

13th. Which is better than first.

[@SakuraGraffiti]

I always felt that the 24-70 was the must-have lens for any system but now that I have one , these days I just use my 50mm more than anything.

[@tonyamartin1425]

sitting here looking at my 50mm 1.2 like hmmm

[@marcoslo00063]

That’s 3 of us 😂 50mm 🤙🏽

[@tonyamartin1425]

it does seem to have a filmlike look on the fx3 and fx6

[@AlmightyPyro]

for crop sensor I think the 17-55mm is better but that’s just my opinion.

[@AtongAndal]

First! 🔥🔥🔥 Greetings from the Philippines Matti! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@patrik.5314]

That ad for your brand was slick! Very nice, matti!

[@marioplumber3564]

The 24-70mm is over hyped. It encompasses the most common focal lengths, but it doesn't do them as well as their prime counterparts. I'd be willing to pay $3k for one IF AND ONLY IF, they could get it to a f/2 or f/1.8. Beyond that, I'll get a used 24mm GM and a 85mm.

[@edgardbmedia]

Great video.. I was finally able to cop me a Boxy T. Blessings BTW your ending was hilarious hahaha

[@jeremiahmott]

Love the boxy t! Just picked one up ⚡️

[@mattih]

Oh heck yea 🙌🏻 you will love it 😊

[@GrantMFletcher]

SO excited for the new podcast! MATTI IS FULL OF SECRETS 🤯

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

The place of a 24-70 isn't for being the best at anything. It's for being a crisp, fairly quick lens for working quick in dynamic stations. Shooting weddings with RF Canon, mine gets used all the time with the RF 70-200. I sub them out for 35/85 in portrait and super low light situations, and use the tiny 16mm 2.8 when I really need to go super wide or do vlog stuff. Even then I find myself often stopping down my primes to 2.8 or 4 so both people are the point of focus on couples portraits.

[@franklinpark4475]

My 24-70 Sigma Art lens is coming next week. In the video, you mention 24-70 lenses don't do anything perfectly but a lot of things just ok. The quote "a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one" comes to mind. For someone who doesn't need ultra wide or telephoto, 24-70 is the sweet spot and all I need (for now).

[@darbaz1192]

03:50 MUSIC NAME ?? pls..

[@DevendraSalvi_1208]

Completely agree! I rented one once and ended up not using it.

[@welp5032]

Im sad to see the hoodie go, for reasons i cant say i cannot buy one, and probably wont be able to for a long time

[@itzajdmting]

As a beginner last year with an A7iii, the 24-105 f4 I tested in the store blew my mind with all of the new options it gave me. So I've had it for nearly a year now, and although there is a large following for this lens, there are many folks who just state that it is just not good enough optically, and have replaced it with the sigma 24-70 art. I would love to hear from anyone who has experience of both these lenses...as I'm thinking of trading this lens in now. Maybe for a 24-70 and a 70-200 or a 100-400.

[@wingcreator]

The Sony 24-105 G is a very good lens. Don’t listen to the rubbish comments. It can produce great result in the right hangs! Ok, it is not the greatest for low light but the extra 70-105mm reach is very handy. Yes 24-70 2.8 GM2 is the top dog!

[@wingcreator]

24-70 2.8 GM2 and 24-105 4.0 G serve slightly different purposes. If money is not an issue, keep the 24105G as well when you are just walking about (of course sell it if budget is an issue and you can live without 70-105mm). Buy 24-70 / 70-200 GM2 (Then you have 24-200 2.8 by carrying a bit more weight). Later can add 1.4/2.0x to make up to 140-400mm 5.6.

[@realamericannegro977]

I just thought about how hilarious your logo is. You silly for that.

[@KennethGreenCMP]

Seriously, I am impressed that you could jump up on the couch like that in skinny jeans and run away. But I do find the 24 to 70 to be a good all around lens especially when shooting on location.

[@UnknownSageMaster]

Last 30 seconds were legendary

[@DiegoJoseSJaime]

Everything good until the price was set. I’ll keep my Sigma 24-70

[@covertopfilms3751]

Few popular reviews on this thing so far and yours is the best! Agree with the meh-ness of the 24-70

[@ruff1draft]

Mattie I like your fashion portraits simple yet cool