Why SONY 24-105mm f4 Lens is The Most Versatile Lens Ever!

[@PavSZ]

What is your favourite lens for video or photography?

[@PavSZ]

@Kris Paterson That's the thing about zooms. They give you this flexibility without need to change the lenses all the time. Primes are great, don't get me wrong, you can't get the same dof with any zoom but zooms are often just easier. I take only my 24-105 with me when traveling. Good all rounder.

[@dmisha5437]

70-200GM is my favourite one, but unfortunately it is a have thing

[@anbar5675]

Can not use zoom lenses for general photography; use them only for theater and concerts in the 75-150mm (FF) range. For general photography, my favorite focal lenght is 40mm (FF).

[@TPars]

Hi, what you think about tanrom 24-200 f2.8

[@kd-gn6mj]

24gm 35pancake 55

[@GiNodrog]

I use this for travel, last trip I also took a prime and never used it. For future trips this will be my go to travel lense. "A nice tip is reconfigure the focus hold button to toggle aps-c mode for that extra reach ".

[@PavSZ]

Thanks for sharing!

[@holdmyown32]

This is exactly why I want it, well that and it'll be handy in the studio.

[@Somecooltech1]

I have this lens on my A7R3 and I love it. You are right it is the most versatile lens ever. The image quality is amazing too.

[@SupermanChad23]

I recently just purchased this after the new year to replace my Sony Ziess, 24 - 70 f/ 4.0 which was pretty soft around the edges and just did not work so good with auto eye focus. So far this lens is sharp at every full length. I already love it.😁

[@PavSZ]

still amazing lens

[@fengshuischoolindonesia6161]

Amazing Review, very encouraging and inspiring. Also Beautiful photos that you showed with this lens. Thank you. I just bought the lens yesterday, and YES, I love it.

[@PavSZ]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

[@denistonicello1360]

I've watched a ton of reviews, but after this one, I'll go straight to buy it!!! Great job! 😁

[@PavSZ]

Thank you!! I talked about it in this video as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrWhIpnl6dgaa8

[@denistonicello1360]

@@PavSZ Thank you! The passion shown in your review is the most authentic way to get information 😊

[@barcha]

I have this one and the 16-35 f4 Zeiss on my kit aside of the primes. It is really an amazing zoom lens!!

[@lino100x100]

Bought it. It's unbelievable sharp. The build quality it's incredibile. Probably one of the best sony lenses. I switched from 24 70 GM, and this think it's equally sharp, similar build quality (a bit more plastic), less heavy and has the image stabilizer. Thanks to the oss you can go down with the iso. The unique case where the gm is better is for sport, when u need really fast shutter speed, but in some cases even 2.8 it's not enough!

[@jonathansharp3813]

I’m a food photographer and also like to dabble in street and video. Have been considering this lease for ages (I’m very indecisive) and I’ve just now bought this lens after watching you video. Thank you!!!

[@PavSZ]

Glad I could help! I still use it a lot for food photography and a lot for video. Great lens

[@photogl]

I agree, it’s an incredible lens that pretty much lives on my A1….. Great video !!!!!

[@PavSZ]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheISiLVERI]

Feels like you're a nice guy! Thanks for this video! Greetings from St.Petersburg, Russia

[@PavSZ]

Hey, thanks!

[@kentao4]

I just grabbed one this past week. I was skeptical for indoor shots but F4 is plenty on a7iii. Versatility is unmatched!

[@PavSZ]

Isn't it just! I love this lens!

[@lulumink0]

After watching all the footages in this video, I bought this lens. Exactly what I needed!

[@PavSZ]

Great to hear! I still got it and I still use it!

[@paulbeckmann]

Brilliant info! Thanks!

[@PavSZ]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks

[@WU_Foto]

Great Video! When I use the A6500 I favorite the 18-105, but now I'd change to A7RIII and need a new "allday-lens". After your Video my favorite is the 24-105. Now I'm waiting for a new cashback action by Sony, then I will order. Greetings from Lake of Konstanz, Werner

[@CommonArtisan]

just traded in my tamron 28-75 and sony 85 f1.8 for this bad boy and it felt like the best decision Ive made all year in my photo/video set up.

[@PavSZ]

Good choice! With all the lens reviews that I have been doing recently it wasn't on my a7III at all for the last few months but I just started using it again and I am amazed (again) how good it is.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Hi Pav, I really like your video. I want to upgrade from my Sony 28-70 kit zoom for photos and the Sony 24-105 seems to be the answer to the only lens I need especially since you said it also has a good Macro capability 1-3 and also the only lens you use for video. Your complete raving on the quality of it just re-enforces what I heard from other videos about this lens.

[@PavSZ]

it is a great solid choice! Thanks for watching!

[@kpmonaghan]

Great video! You convinced me to buy it!

[@PavSZ]

Awesome! I'm still loving this lens and I'll be making another video about it very soon 😉

[@OneTradeMan]

So far it's my favorite also. I notice it's not quite as sharp as prime but the versatility is amazing. Most of the time f4 is all you need. In low light I switch to primes.

[@acme9538]

Very interesting perspective. I have heard people say that the Sony 24-105 does a lot of things good but nothing great. I think I understand what they mean . . . sure, there is no way to compare this lens to a 135mm f1.8 / 400mm F2.8 /24mm f1.4 etc etc. etc. . . obviously. But this modern lens paired with a Sony a7iii yields excellent results all things considered. I would say that this lens does MANY things excellently, and nothing, 'amazingly'. . . . but those 'amazing' lenses only do 1 or 2 things 'amazingly' and cost well over twice as much. The 'amazing' part of this lens is it's versatility as you have demonstrated very well. Good job on a different perspective on this lens. Thank you.

[@PavSZ]

Thank you Eric for writing such a good comment and thank you so much for watching. I totally agree with you. It's is not THE BEST lens of all lenses but it certainly is very versatile and very handy in so many different situations.

[@phoekhant3175]

Thank you for perfect review.☺️☺️ I have 16-35gm but I need more zoom range. So, I decided to buy 24-105 F4 lens after watching you review.

[@PavSZ]

Glad it was helpful! very old review now. I might revisit this lens and talk about it again sometime soon. I use it pretty much every day!

[@TVe200]

I have a Sony APS-C and use the 16-70 90% of the time. 16-70 is like 24-105 on full frame (but f/4 is not the same on APS-C and FF). Next year I plan to upgrade to full frame and will defenitely buy the 24-105 too.

[@kevawegman6852]

Thank you for this video, I had plans to buy this lens when I bought my Sony camera. You just CONFIRMED why I need to get it!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you very much for watching! You won't regret buying this lens. It's my favourite by far right now!

[@saikrishnaashanmugarajah4759]

Your Background (blue orange light) looks really cool!

[@tscott6843]

I have been watching your videos for less than a year, but you have replaced some other photogs in my feed since then. I am considering a 24-105 f4 for my A7riii & A7sii or the SL2S. I am trying to replace the Sii with the Leica for studio video. I’ll keep the Sii for gimbal location video, for which I have been using an A6300. At least that’s the plan. I have all the focal lengths covered out to 600mm. Except I use a Sony video lens in studio, but I have a hole between 85mm and 150mm for outdoors and event. Being able to work well on or off gimbal and with video and stills. I’ve commented about how great your content i. So when I started narrowing down to the 24-105 f4, your reviews matter. I bought a Tokina 85mm 1.8 on your recommendation and it is my favorite lens. After watching this video I think this lens would be perfect for what I do. You should know I have the Sony 24-70mm 2.8 which I have used the heck out of, but I often feel the 70mm is not enough reach. Which is why I bought the Tokina. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Hope that made sense. By the way, you have come a long way since you made this 3 years ago. Best Regards, Tim

[@PavSZ]

Thank you! It is a cracking lens. Very versatile despite of the minimal aperture of f4. I have made this film entirely with it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWbKopabftSrgrc and here is BTS vid as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrWhIpnl6dgaa8

[@Illusiongraphy]

Thanks a lot! All the info I need in a short entertaining video!

[@cristian_c]

Thanks for the informations. I'm thinking to buy this one!

[@PavSZ]

Glad I could help!

[@elaineross9365]

I have this lens and love it. Can I ask what gimbal you're using it on? I'm using zhiyun crane v2 but it only balances at about 24-70 I can't get it to balance beyond that

[@PavSZ]

I use crane 2 but only use this lens at 24mm on it. It's too much zoom for the gimbal work beyond 50mm anyway.

[@sergeelinson8350]

Great video! Thank you!!!

[@PavSZ]

Thanks and thank you for watching!

[@JohnTSteinbeck]

Great channel, Pav!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you!

[@AlgisKemezys]

Thank you! This is just excellent.!

[@مهدیترابی-س8د]

Hi, does this 24 to 105 lens with alpha 7 camera meet my needs for making short films? Because it costs a lot to get Prime Zeiss or Sony lenses. What is your recommendation based on your knowledge and function with this lens in recording video and movements in manual settings and what is your recommendation? I am following your content and videos from Iran. Thank you

[@PavSZ]

Check those two videos out: Zen Guitar Picks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWbKopabftSrgrc (filmed entirely with 24-105mm f4) How I made the above film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrWhIpnl6dgaa8

[@golden-dragon1442]

With the camera body stabilization on and the lens stabilization together would you still need a gimble for smooth run and gun videography? Or would the two stablizations of camera and lens on be enough?

[@PavSZ]

Although internal and lens' stabilisation are very good at taking out micro jitters from hand held video shots they will not replace smoothness of gimbal shots - especially when walking

[@soundsofnepal5169]

Very much agree with you.. I have been using the same lens. I wonder how it would perform with a macro tube converter.

[@PavSZ]

Not something that I'd be trying soon. I am back to using this lens on daily basis after few months break - still LOVE it.

[@felancarlogarcia1265]

Cant decide between this one or the 24-70 F2.8 (GM or Tamron Version). How is the lowlight video quality with this lens?

[@PavSZ]

I think it is very good. I film with a7sII and I can go to 40000 ISO without any problems what so ever. I literally can't find issue with it. Very versatile and very sharp.

[@felancarlogarcia1265]

@@PavSZ sounds good, I'm using an A7III so i'd say about 25000 ISO might be my ceiling. Thanks for the input, will definitely go for this lens :D

[@charmerci]

I tried to do it on the cheap. I've had the kit Sony 28-70mm (which is quite good), Sony/Zeiss 24-70 which I think is only marginally better for the increase price, so not really worth it, plus the Rokinon 18 2.8 and their 35 2.8 but this 24-105 is just so much better. Much sharper and better colors. My only complaint is that it is much heavier.

[@PavSZ]

it is still a very good lens

[@charmerci]

@@PavSZ I did say that this lens is so much better than the others. It is a great lens.

[@williambolton5679]

I have the Minolta AF 24-105mm f3.5-4.5 and wonder if the lens design is similar and how they might compare to each other. Would you be interested in doing a comparison, Pav?

[@PavSZ]

Apart from the focal range there will be very little similarities between those two lenses. This Sony lens have been designed for alpha series

[@williambolton5679]

@@PavSZ I read this morning on the Amazon product page for this lens, the Minolta that is, that it was the first in this focal length range. And Sony bought Minolta's designs and facilities, and I'm sure retained many of their designers and technicians, when it established it's photographic business. I use it on the Sony a850 a-mount camera which I hope will last the rest of my lifetime, but I've also ordered an a-mount to e-mount adapter which will make it useful on my a7 but without AF just in case.

[@mhelmhold]

Just bought it just because of your video :D

[@PavSZ]

Good choice! Hope you will enjoy using it! I still LOVE mine

[@fabianpetrescu]

Where were you hiding all these years? Better late than never. Best of luck! Great video

[@PavSZ]

haha! thank you very much!!!!!

[@Fight7For7The7Truth]

Hey! Have you tried that lens on a DJI Ronin SC gimbal?

[@PavSZ]

yes, works great. It's not that heavy

[@cristianfuentes69]

At the moment I do not know the quality of sony optics in general, even those of third parties tamron, sigma, Iowa, 7artisans, etc ... only 1 month with sony, so my question may be difficult, I want to replace my kit 28 70 with some more sharpness in my photography (I do not make video) ... fixed; 28mm f2, 50mm f1.8 (even if it makes noise it doesn't bother me) and the 85mm f1.8 ... I've been watching this 24 105 (I like the versatile distance of this one) but they are also tamron 28 75 f2.8 and sigma 24 70 f2.8 among those gives my budget ... sony 24 70 f4 is as bad as the kit? ... I travel a little of course, so my choice would be the fixed ones, do you think I'm wrong? ...thanks

[@barbarybar]

Can you use auto focus on video mode Pav?

[@PavSZ]

Yes, very well as well. It doesn't hunt either. It just goes into the focus like you would do it manually, smoothly.

[@Director414]

is autofocus good when filming?

[@PavSZ]

Yes, I do demonstrate this in my video

[@anarabicdp]

Solid video. Thanks for the info and sample shots. I am currently thinking of selling three of my lenses to purchase this one and was wondering if you think it's worth it. The reason I want to sell is that I don't want to keep changing lenses any more. I own a 28mm f2, a 35 1.4 Zeiss and the fabulous 90mm macro lens. I want to sell these three and get the 24 to 105... worth it?

[@PavSZ]

oooh I don't know. It depends what you are shooting. I don't think this lens will give you the look any of your 3 lenses do. Have a look at my review of the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 lens. I'm also working on a comparison video (this Sony vs Sigma) - it's coming out a week after next

[@anarabicdp]

@@PavSZ it's mostly events and in studio product photography. What makes you say I won't get the same look as the lenses I currently own? It will look different at those same focal lengths on the zoom lens?

[@igortmkrtchn5033]

E.g. you are shooting in dark conditions - with 35 1.4 you'd have 8 times more light than with 24-104F4, which translates into ISO 2000 vs ISO 16000 ... If ISO is important for you, you may consider buying Tamron 28-75 instead (which is cheaper and optically excellent) and keeping 35F1.4 for dark shots.

[@bioliv1]

Wow! Comment nr. 100 ;-) I see the 24-105 is for sale until January 15 for less than the new Tamron 28-75 mm G2, so then I think I'll rather take the opportunity to upgrade to the Sony 24-105.

[@PavSZ]

it is still an amazing lens - I ma using it on my Sony a7IV right now and I'm still loving it

[@golden-dragon1442]

How is it with close up micro shots?

[@golden-dragon1442]

Macro**

[@nine_nine]

Thank you

[@Ansonandco]

Oh man this makes me want to pick up this lens!

[@PavSZ]

I'd really recommend hiring it for few days. You will fall in love with it for a fraction of the cost ;)

[@rezaVfx]

Nice! The image sample in the video looks phenomenal. Do you think 24105g can perform as sharp as Zeiss 55mmf1.8 ?

[@charruaporelmundo]

I have the tamron, but since I also have a few primes, ( batis 40 and 85) I’m considering to sell the tamron for this Sony,( what your thought ?, anyone out there did trade the tamron for this Sony?

[@PavSZ]

it's got better range than 28-70 tamron although smaller aperture - I love it

[@filipbazejmusiatowicz3519]

thanks !

[@PavSZ]

You're welcome!

[@fotomistudio1953]

7:02 Kraków :)

[@PavSZ]

yes - in few other review videos as well

[@petvesta]

I have this lens on order, and it will be the lens I will use more than any other. I already have a TTArtisan 11mm. THE ONLY BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS Sony LENS FOR ME is that I love macro photography and, according to all info I read, this lens SUCKS when it comes to macro. I probably shoot macro 40% of the time. I just cannot afford to spend all the THOUSANDS on lenses. I bought a few extension tubes and will try them but will lose so much that way. Too bad for me, cry, cry, cry! I should have got the a6400 because you have to be a millionaire to afford lenses for the a7iii.

[@PavSZ]

it's not a macro lens but as I have shown in my video, pretty ok for close-up photography. Try getting some of those screw on macro filters - they reduce minimal focusing distance. I'd search for old Sigma ones on ebay (they don't make them any more) as those are really high quality glass unlike the really cheap ones now. Whatever you do, you will need more light or a tripod to get sharper results

[@petvesta]

@@PavSZ Thanks! Good advice. I live on a tiny Caribbean island so eBay, not an option. I may try to get a reverse ring and any short lens to possibly get 2:1 magnification, but how to do it?...(I have to research) and again, the secluded island nation life has limitations.

[@bosqueaudiovisual]

This message is for Sony. This guy just me sell a lens!

[@PavSZ]

this comment makes no sense

[@bobpollack6894]

Sigma 24-105 F4 with a Nikon mount, it is razor sharp.

[@RobBrown]

*The SONY 24-105mm f4 Lens is The Most Buggiest Lens Ever!*......... I have had my copy repaired under warranty due to focus problems from new and it still has major issues after being fixed... Focus doesn't work (manual or auto) unless you turn the cameras on while the lens is at the105mm position, turning the cameras on with this lens at any other focal length will leave it in an un-focusable state. All images at any focal length show the metadata at 105mm. This is the worse lens I have ever owned. SN-19039xx However great review, I just wish I had one that works properly. $2,000 dud ;-(

[@PavSZ]

unlucky, very unlucky. I had mine for over 2 years. Had it drenched in salt ocean water, dropped and abused in any possible way from the day I bought it ... still works as it should. Never had any problems with it.

[@purethinking2263]

Versatile Yes , but simply no where near sharp as a prime my 85mm 1.8 though restrictive in many places, pics are ultra sharp each to their own, nice review

[@fernanddurler5822]

Just use an iPhone 12 why such big gear for food

[@PavSZ]

good luck!

[@shaolin95]

Versatile...that depends on your needs. For me it would be useless for what I do. I hate titles like on this video.. thus thumbsdown. Tame it down in the future.

[@keimmatteocamarda9263]

Is It ok if I use this lens with a Nisi ND64 6 stop + CPL filter?

[@PavSZ]

I can't see why not