This Lens Will NEVER Leave My Camera Bag | SONY 16mm f/1.8 G

The new Sony 16mm f/1.8G is Sony's latest addition to their lens lineup. This ultra-wide, ultra-light lens looks like a winner on paper, but is it worth it c...

This Lens Will NEVER Leave My Camera Bag | SONY 16mm f/1.8 G
Kyle Meshna
28.3K views โ€ข Feb 26, 2025
This Lens Will NEVER Leave My Camera Bag | SONY 16mm f/1.8 G

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The new Sony 16mm f/1.8G is Sony's latest addition to their lens lineup. This ultra-wide, ultra-light lens looks like a winner on paper, but is it worth it compared to the other options, such as the Viltrox 16mm of Sony 20mm? Today we're venturing into the Utah desert to put it to the test.

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CAMERA GEAR
Main Camera for Photo (Sony A1): https://geni.us/Mesh-A1
โ†’ Budget Version (Sony a7IV): https://geni.us/MESH-A7IV
The Camera I Film These Vids With (Sony FX3): https://geni.us/Mesh-fx3
โ†’ Budget Version (Sony FX30): https://geni.us/Mesh-FX30

All Time Favorite Lens (24-70): https://geni.us/2470GMII
โ†’ Older Version: https://geni.us/Mesh-2470GM
Favorite Wide Angle Lens (16-35): https://geni.us/1635GMII
โ†’ Older Version: https://geni.us/Mesh-1635GM
Best Budget Sony Lens: https://geni.us/Mesh-2070
Favorite Prime Lens (35mm): https://geni.us/7H2j3
Astro Lens (20mm): https://geni.us/Mesh-20G
Telephoto Beast (100-400): https://geni.us/Mesh-100GM
Portrait / BRoll Lens (50mm): https://geni.us/Mesh-50-14

STUDIO SETUP
Main Key Light: https://geni.us/Mesh-300B
Cheaper Light Option: https://geni.us/Mesh-200x
My Studio Microphone (w/ cloud lifter): https://geni.us/Mesh-SM7B
Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/Mesh-PDTripod

BUDGET OPTIONS
Budget Sony Mirrorless: https://geni.us/Mesh-6400
Budget Canon Mirrorless: https://geni.us/g1SL1
Vlogger Camera: https://geni.us/Mesh-ZV1

0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Disclaimer
0:53 - Comparison
1:11 - Specs
1:45 - Build
2:13 - Why it Replaces the 20mm
3:40 - The Downsides
4:55 - Astro Tests
6:02 - Travel Kit
6:45 - Automotive / Gimbal
7:18 - 2 Months Free
8:40 - Deep Dive vs Viltrox
9:24 - Deep Dive vs 20mm
9:57 - Full Comparison - Is it worth it?
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Feb 26, 2025

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