This is exactly what I was hoping for! I love this Sigma line of lenses and this was the missing focal length for me. Who needs $ when you can have more lenses, right?!?! Lol. Great vid as always Mark.
You've honestly become my go-to guy for camera videos! I'd been waiting for this lens since I started shooting APS-C, it felt like the missing piece in the Sigma trio APS-C lineup. Brilliant review, great to see it used in a studio setting and compared to your G Master lens!
Wow the FX30 is on another level. Such a cinematic picture. So much better than the new vlogging camera. Love Toronto as well. So many things to shoot. Great video.
Congrats on posting one of the first reviews on this lens! The focus breathing seems pretty bad, but it still seems terrific for photography. Hoping for a Black Friday deal on this one.
Been waiting nearly 10 years for a quality 23mm for Sony APS-C. Glad it's finally here and looks good, just wish it was a bit smaller. A COMPACT quality 23mm F2 would be amazing and would be a huge seller because of the compact size.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Yea, I just want compact lenses for my compact APS-C bodies, it defeats the purpose not to have great quality compact lenses. You would think it'd be a no brainer and a big seller to even casual shooters. Look at how popular the x100v, xe4 and griii line is. Its all about compact easy to carry
Perfect review, thank you! Helped me decide. -- One thought came to my mind while watching this: If you are a RU-vidr, you actually may WANT visual changes and movement ESPECIALLY during static talking head scenes. That is when focus breathing while holding up a product may be considered desirable and a plus, somewhat reminiscent of the vertigo effect.
Ues - I was thinking that. The Viltrox is a strong contender. not optically quite as great on more areas (and fpdepending on your use case might not make a difference). and it’s cheaper a and has an aperture ring.
Thank you for the honest review Mark! This is a fantastic lens. Pairs nicely with the a6700 for stills and video given the camera’s stabilization. The focal length is just what I was looking for and sold the Sigma 30mm. For walking around and taking pictures of the family this lens is the truth…!
Oh boy. I just switched back to APS-C, and was shooting with the Sony 35 1.8 on my a7C. I picked up the 30 immediately (again) thinking "here I go sitting a mile from the camera again for my talking head", and wow... this happens less than a week later. Another great video Mark.
Sounds like a monster. I own the Viltrox 23 and it has the aperture ring and better build. But the sigma looks sharper and the minimum focus distance is better
yeah - that viltrox lens is great and beats the sigma in some ways - especially price. The optical quality of the sigma though is almost perfect thoughout
I am undecided between viltrox 23 and sigma 16mm, and this new lens adds to my problem LOL. Im going to use it mainly In recording youtube videos, talking heads as they said. Nature and events photography is just 2nd. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
@@maryaiky well I film a ton of RU-vid videos. My talking head is at 35mm full frame on my Fx3 and Viltrox 23mm for my a6600. However the Sigma 16mm is very flexible. Livestreams, talking head, landscape. If I could only have one, I'd get this new Sigma 23 or the Viltrox 23mm. My second purchase would be the Sigma 16mm. This is my personal experience though. I rarely use it
This lens seems to outperform the 24mm GM in every area except build and bokeh. 24mm GM bokeh is as close to perfection as one can achieve. The only complaint one can make against it is the chromatic aberration, and as you've shown, this Sigma seems to have very little or non. For $900 cheaper, it's definitely steal!
I just wish it had a m/a switch on it. I think I'm too spoiled with my G Master lenses. The switch would help me go from auto to manual when I'm filming MMA fights when I have to switch to shooting from behind the cage.
Mark, great video... I think I made the mistake of buying a Sony ZV E10 camera with a kit lens. Actually I want to use it for vlog but trust me I didn't like the output quality. I learnt how to operate the camera but still find it hard to get the desired video output. After watching your video I am thinking of buying a prime lens and try again. With your other videos, i have a few sections, pls help me to choose the final one. My expectation here is to shoot the outstanding videos along with the low light performance. Sigma 16 mm 1.4 Sony 15 mm 1.4 Viltorx 13 mm 1.4 Sigma 23 mm 1.4 Viltrox 23 mm 1.4 If I miss this shot then my wife will be super angry and start shooting from the phone itself 😂
Thanks! I also want to create indoor and outdoor daily lifestyle youtube content and I think less aperture 1.4 will certainly help me. In this context i thought of selecting sigma 23 mm 1.4. what's your thoughts? @@MarkBennettCameraCrisis
Hi dear Mark, your reviews are great I had a few specific questions that may be questions for others: - First of all, the focus problem of this lens may be solved within a year by updating the lens framewear? - Is the problem of barrel distortion that exists in the 16mm model visible and impressive in this lens as well? - Which lens do you recommend (16, 23, 30) for producing RU-vid content in a small space with professional decor in a small environment where a large part of the decor is in the image (which minimizes the problem of barrel distortion and on the other hand increases the background decor space in frame)? - Between the 23 and 30 lenses, which lens do you recommend for producing podcast videos and product review videos? with these specifications: + Minimal barrel distortion + The most background space and behind the subject in the frame + Excellent sharpness + Suitable bokeh at a short distance between the subject and the background Thanks buddy 🙏
youre becoming my favourite reviewwer. love the funny presention, but also get a lot from your examples. a lot of apsc coverage but reference to top of the line GM lenses to see if its any compromise. subbing :)
Now to just offload my Lumix GX85 and lenses now that I've transitioned to a ZV-E10 and get this to go with my 16mm! May even look for another body to have as a B cam on the used market.
To be honest, the Sigma looked better than the GM lens here. Even sharper and cleaner. However, both very good optically. Using this on a ZV-E10, well, that's kind of "strange" because nearly every lens you put on ZV-E10 will be a lot bigger than the camera itself. :D On the other hand, it isn't really easy to get fast apertures on APS-C, making these Sigmas about the only option if you want prime lenses of a certain quality.
Nice lens!Loved the shots at the intro….pretty artsy! Handheld or added external stab? Great energy Mark…almost want to buy these lenses and then buy a camera to fit! Btw the 23mm made you look more like Chris Hemsworth, but the CDN accent offset.
I am waiting for Sony to update a6400 and Sigma 16mm will be my first lens choice, with new clear image zoom I will have 16-24mm f1.4 lens which is all I need in my RU-vid studio.
Mark, I was ready to pull the trigger and buy the Viltrox PRO 27mm. But you screwed me up again😂. Same price, but Viltrox is heavier and better built (I think without seeing either lens). I want a 35mm equivalent. What is your suggestion for nature photography with the Sony a6700?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis well I did it!🤣 I’ve been playing around with the Viltrox lens and it is spectacular! Can’t wait to get it out for a serious shoot. Thanks Mark. I’ll give you a shoutout when I share the video. Of course, a big star like you doesn’t need a shoutout from little ole me. 😁
Still watching your Videos, Mark. Still loving the Sony ZV-E10. Still not loving police. Still rock my khakis with a cuff and a crease. And I love Sigma lenses and DAMN your channel grows like magic mushrooms.
Great video Mark! I was thinking of upgrading my lens but I'm on a budget. I currently own the ZV-E10. This price point seems a little too high for me. I'd be using for recording videos of my Kids for RU-vid (without a tripod), traveling and taking photos, some portrait photos also. What camera can you recommend? I've been looking at the Sigma 30mm 1.4 but not sure if that is good for video?
Great lens for photos as all new sigma lenses, but it breathes a lot, similar to Sigma 56 . Viltrox 23 and 56 have worse IQ especially chromatic aberrations but they breathes less. For video my choice is viltrox and it's significantly cheaper. It's great to have a lot of choice.
Need the Viltrox 23mm vs the new Sigma 23mm now. The Viltrox has been my main lens forever now, and hard to beat at just $280 to me, but would love to see how these stack up against each other Mark.
intoxication sent one - but it’s still in the mail. I think that of it works - there would be better ways to spend $600 than in a focal length that you already have. I tested the Viltrox for the Nikon so I know it’s good. getting a “slightly better” optical performance is likely not worth it for people who already own the Viltrox
Mark, when are you gonna start teaching a photography class? I'd totally sign up. Sure it's about 500 miles away from me, but its totally worth the drive.
that's tough - for video I would do the 16 because I use that the most. But for portraits you have to do the 56. The best all rounder is the 23. But the 30 is great for street photography - I can't choose!!!!
Sigma always killing it with the value. Can't believe Canon cut off 3rd party lenses lol. I'm still going to rock the 18-50mm 2.8 as my street/travel lens, but this is a solid lens for the price.
Have you considered the Sigma I-Series 24mm f/2? It’s only 35 grams heavier and has an aperture ring and a 9 blade aperture with curved blades. I bought it used for my A7C but going to try it out on the A6700. Sure it’s a stop slower but smaller than Sony’s 24/1.4 GM which I also have. Going to give it a try. Thanks for the video.
Good video . Thanks for being so helpful because of u I learned so much about camera ur awesome.. can we see the 85mm stigma lens f1.4 ? If u get a chance to test it out ..
I'm wanting to buy a single lens for my zve10 but I'm in doubt about the sigma 23mm 1.4 and sigma 30mm 1.4. I think I prefer the 30mm focal length especially for portraits. But I read on some forums that the autofocus (AF) of the 23mm 1.4 is much faster and that the image is sharper compared to the 30mm 1.4, as it is a newer lens (2023 compared to the 30mm of 2016). What do you think? Do you notice this big difference in autofocus speed and sharpness?
Hello What is the best between these lenses to use on a ZV-E10 camera to capture product (sneakers) shots in a 3.6*4.2 meters room? Sigma 23mm of Sigma 16mm
Looks like more quality. Invite in some Camp Koality if you will.... In other news, a Newfoundland Iceberg trip may be happening by someone with a new OM Digital camera that won't include me 🤣Thanks for the affiliate link though! We went with Camera Canada in the end... it arrives Wednesday!
Yo Markie Mark, got my Sigma 16mm for the ZVE10 the other day (love it) thanks for making me spend all my hard earned cash on my new camera addiction :p
Great content as usual! I have the Viltrox 23mm 1.4 for my little Dougie. How would you compare it to this new Sigma? Worth the switch in your opinion?
The viltrox is great - it has a nicer build and an aperture ring and less focus breathing. It's not as "optically perfect" but for video - you probably won't see too much of a difference. I would stay with it - I'm getting one in to test it head to head
HEY MARK!i love my zve10 withkit lens but i need a zoom lens. i want one wth the greatest amount of zoom while still being budget as i am on lifelong disability benefit so cant work to get extra money and dont want to have to save foe 10 years
This may be a great lens for the ZV-E1 I know it's not full frame but a little clear image zoom and we are good to go. Did you happen to test that on your a7iv? Cheers thanks for another great video.
I will check about the zoom. I think it’s too tight for vlogging certainly, and I would probably go with the Sony 35 1.8 to make use of the zv-e1’s full frame glory.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks. Yeah I was thinking for general filming not vlogging for this beauty. That's a good point about the 35mm f/1.8 but I figured I could get more bang for my buck on my APS-C cameras with this as well as using it on FF.
I will - but the Viltrox is great. no regrets there. it’s better than the sigma in some ways - especially price. it’s just not as optically perfect in some ways. But that may be in ways that are of no consequence to you
It will be a different look, less bokeh, but you can get extra reach with clear image zoom without much image quality loss. I probably wouldn’t go all the way to 1.5x though
Do you recommend this lens for capturing wedding photos? I already own the 16mm Sigma and I'm considering whether it's worthwhile to have both focal lengths for shooting a wedding.
if you have the 16 - I would opt for the 56mm from Sigma for head and shoulders portraits for weddings. Or at least the Sigma 30mm - because the 23 and 16 are kind of close
Great video and awesome Sigma put you on the embargo list - are you crazy rich now? :D Jokes aside if you have the lenses a side by side comparison with ZV-E10 + Sigma 23 1.4 vs. A7IV + Sony 35 1.8 would be interesting. My guess is, there won't be much difference :)
the sigma is better optically, but the Viltrox is much cheaper, has a nicer build and aperture and focus breathes a bit less. I prefer having the optical quality of the sigma, but I wouldn’t blame anyone at all for going with the Viltrox - it’s a great lens
I was starting to get jealous of all the Full Frame lens releases then this happened. Probably the one missing piece for my APS-C set-up. I'm pleased I stayed with APS-C in the end. Cost _is_ a factor for me and the FX-30 is my aspirational camera. The form factor would have been a concern except that I have the Sony 11mm and 15mm for vlogging usage, and the Sigma 16mm for inside work, but having a 35mm equiv will make for a great Xmas present to myself.
