Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The $3,000 Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM (aka the "Got Money" lens) is finally here! But does it actually replace your primes or your Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8?
In this video, we aren't doing boring pixel-peeping. Instead, we’re looking at real-world practicality, usability, and bokeh! I’ll be comparing the massive new Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM against the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8, the Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G, and several Sony GM Primes (24mm, 35mm, and 50mm). We'll talk about weight, gimbal balance, subject separation, and why the jump from f/2.8 to f/2 might be a bigger deal than you think for your video and wedding work.
Plus, stick around to see how a $200 dark horse lens stacks up against this heavyweight!
What you’ll learn in this video:
• Why the Sony 28-70 f/2 is surprisingly lightweight and well-balanced on a gimbal.
• How the bokeh and subject separation compares to f/1.4 primes and f/2.8 zooms.
• Whether you should sell your Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 for this.
• The annoying reality of 86mm filter threads.
⏱️ Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro & The $3,000 "Got Money" Lens
[01:21] Why the 28-70mm Range? (vs. Sigma 28-45mm)
[02:34] Size, Weight, & Gimbal Balance
[04:06] The Downside: 86mm Filter Threads
[06:07] The Contenders: Sigma, Sony 24-50, and GM Primes
[07:31] Why F/2 over F/2.8? Background Blur & Subject Separation
[09:43] Bokeh Characteristics: Sony 28-70 vs Sigma 28-45
[12:02] Close Focusing & Run-and-Gun Usability
[13:06] Sony 28-70 F/2 vs Sony 24-50mm F/2.8 G
[17:00] Can the 28-70 F/2 Replace Your f/1.4 Prime Lenses?
[19:23] The $200 Dark Horse: TTArtisan 75mm F/2
[21:47] Final Thoughts & Conclusion
[23:20] Bonus Skit
Filmed with Sony 28-70 f2 GM Lens -- youtu.be/VVeyQO2DmqM
Sony 28-70 f/2 - bhpho.to/4iziCDH | bhpho.to/4iziCDH
Sony 24 GM - bhpho.to/4gyRXF8 | amzn.to/49MVJby
Sony 35 GM - bhpho.to/49NSUr6 | amzn.to/3P1a2Qm
Sony 35 f/1.8 FE - bhpho.to/4gmCyIn | amzn.to/41Cyf7d
Sony 50 GM f/1.4 - bhpho.to/4iFzl8f | amzn.to/3DoYpAa
TT Artisans 75 f/2 - bhpho.to/40154cG | amzn.to/4fscbQ3
NISI Swift VND - amzn.to/3Bxs1uJ
NISI Swift 1/8 Mist - amzn.to/3VNRRS9
Sony 24-50G Lens - amzn.to/49Fh2Mw | bhpho.to/3R40F3N
Sony 16-25G Lens - amzn.to/4gzhvSi | bhpho.to/4gaAMdl
Sony ZV-E1 - amzn.to/4iA8B96 | bhpho.to/3M11SXN
Sirui 85 F/1.4 Aurora Lens - amzn.to/3DgNVD1 | bhpho.to/3ZDenhG
Sony 11mm f/1.8 - amzn.to/3BvKs2S | bhpho.to/3VD6M1w
Sony 15mm G f/1.4 - amzn.to/3ZTfEmb | bhpho.to/3ZSwame
Tamron 20-40 - amzn.to/3ZHTW3g | bhpho.to/3mRrJYc
Tamron 70-180 - amzn.to/3VHg2l1 | bhpho.to/3OVDbwn
Sony ecm g1 mic - amzn.to/3ZEcwJk | bhpho.to/3pcxP6f
Comica VM40 - Mic used in video - amzn.to/3AclyVe
The $3,000 Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM (aka the "Got Money" lens) is finally here! But does it actually replace your primes or your Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8?
In this video, we aren't doing boring pixel-peeping. Instead, we’re looking at real-world practicality, usability, and bokeh! I’ll be comparing the massive new Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM against the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8, the Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G, and several Sony GM Primes (24mm, 35mm, and 50mm). We'll talk about weight, gimbal balance, subject separation, and why the jump from f/2.8 to f/2 might be a bigger deal than you think for your video and wedding work.
Plus, stick around to see how a $200 dark horse lens stacks up against this heavyweight!
What you’ll learn in this video:
• Why the Sony 28-70 f/2 is surprisingly lightweight and well-balanced on a gimbal.
• How the bokeh and subject separation compares to f/1.4 primes and f/2.8 zooms.
• Whether you should sell your Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 for this.
• The annoying reality of 86mm filter threads.
⏱️ Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro & The $3,000 "Got Money" Lens
[01:21] Why the 28-70mm Range? (vs. Sigma 28-45mm)
[02:34] Size, Weight, & Gimbal Balance
[04:06] The Downside: 86mm Filter Threads
[06:07] The Contenders: Sigma, Sony 24-50, and GM Primes
[07:31] Why F/2 over F/2.8? Background Blur & Subject Separation
[09:43] Bokeh Characteristics: Sony 28-70 vs Sigma 28-45
[12:02] Close Focusing & Run-and-Gun Usability
[13:06] Sony 28-70 F/2 vs Sony 24-50mm F/2.8 G
[17:00] Can the 28-70 F/2 Replace Your f/1.4 Prime Lenses?
[19:23] The $200 Dark Horse: TTArtisan 75mm F/2
[21:47] Final Thoughts & Conclusion
[23:20] Bonus Skit
Filmed with Sony 28-70 f2 GM Lens -- youtu.be/VVeyQO2DmqM
Sony 28-70 f/2 - bhpho.to/4iziCDH | bhpho.to/4iziCDH
Sony 24 GM - bhpho.to/4gyRXF8 | amzn.to/49MVJby
Sony 35 GM - bhpho.to/49NSUr6 | amzn.to/3P1a2Qm
Sony 35 f/1.8 FE - bhpho.to/4gmCyIn | amzn.to/41Cyf7d
Sony 50 GM f/1.4 - bhpho.to/4iFzl8f | amzn.to/3DoYpAa
TT Artisans 75 f/2 - bhpho.to/40154cG | amzn.to/4fscbQ3
NISI Swift VND - amzn.to/3Bxs1uJ
NISI Swift 1/8 Mist - amzn.to/3VNRRS9
Sony 24-50G Lens - amzn.to/49Fh2Mw | bhpho.to/3R40F3N
Sony 16-25G Lens - amzn.to/4gzhvSi | bhpho.to/4gaAMdl
Sony ZV-E1 - amzn.to/4iA8B96 | bhpho.to/3M11SXN
Sirui 85 F/1.4 Aurora Lens - amzn.to/3DgNVD1 | bhpho.to/3ZDenhG
Sony 11mm f/1.8 - amzn.to/3BvKs2S | bhpho.to/3VD6M1w
Sony 15mm G f/1.4 - amzn.to/3ZTfEmb | bhpho.to/3ZSwame
Tamron 20-40 - amzn.to/3ZHTW3g | bhpho.to/3mRrJYc
Tamron 70-180 - amzn.to/3VHg2l1 | bhpho.to/3OVDbwn
Sony ecm g1 mic - amzn.to/3ZEcwJk | bhpho.to/3pcxP6f
Comica VM40 - Mic used in video - amzn.to/3AclyVe
