Most versatile video lens for A7III?

[shifty_uk]

I'm looking to get my first lens(or 2) for the A7III but not sure where to start.

Ideally looking for versatility as I don't want to break the bank at the moment.

I see the Tamron 28-75mm is recommended quite frequently but thats roughly the same focal length as the kit lens so my question would be... why is it worth spending extra on it and would this be suitable for video work?

Main purpose for this will be video work around the offices/customer premises for case studies and so on. I'd like some degree of creamy bokeh for a cinematic feel but not be completely restricted by a prime. I'd also like to take the ocassional portrait shot.

Also, how would the 28-75mm perform on a gimbal?

Finally, I really miss using my Nikon 50mm, great all round lens, great depth of field and sharpness.

Would it be worth getting a cheap Sony 50mm to accompany something like a Tamron 28-75mm or would the Tamron suffice for all cases?

Budget is 1k absolute max for one or both lenses, worth noting I'll be giving this to staff members to play about with so don't want an overly expensive lens getting damaged.

 

[Captain]

While the kit lens is ok to get you started, the Tamron lens is sharper, built better and you get F2.8 across the 28-75 range where as the kit lens you can only go to 3.5 when shooting at 28mm and you’re limited to 5.6 or below when shooting at 70mm.

Depending on what gimbal you have, the Tamron should be fine, it’s not too heavy.

I don’t do any video work but the AF of the Tamron is fine so you shouldn’t have any issues shooting video with it.

If you want to save some money, my Tamron 28-75 and my Sony 50mm F1.8 will be going on the MM later, both lenses only 10 days old.

 

[shifty_uk]

Thanks for the heads up Captain, I might take them off your hands!

Good info on the aperture difference between the 2, I'm assuming this means better 'bokeh' along with the higher clarity and sharpness?

 

[Captain]

Thanks for the heads up Captain, I might take them off your hands!

Good info on the aperture difference between the 2, I'm assuming this means better 'bokeh' along with the higher clarity and sharpness?

Yeah nicer bokeh effect at 2.8 compared to 3.5.

There are more portrait focused lenses to look at though, if you're serious about portrait and don't want to break the bank, i would look at the Sony 85mm F1.8, can be picked up for £379 now if you don't mind buying grey import.

https://www.e-infin.com/uk/item/326...Ef0_j0vMYKWk6qobkoV0ujx8PJ_DeCIsaAqcBEALw_wcB

 

[Spleen Sauce]

Just buy the 35mm 1.8 FE lens and a gimbal and be done with it.