Should You Use APS-C Lenses on Full Frame Cameras?

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Chapters
00:00 HYPE Intro
00:25 Enabling APS-C Mode on your Camera
00:54 Price & Size Advantage
01:23 Scenario 1
01:45 Scenario 2
02:20 Scenario 3
02:42 1.5x Crop Factor Explained!
05:08 How to Save Money Buying USED FF & APS-C Gear!
06:48 Photography Penalties
09:10 Videography Benefits
11:15 Final Thoughts...

Following up on the last video, Jason Vong answers the BIG question: Is it okay to use APS-C lenses on Full Frame Camera Bodies? The answer is YES. But the real question is... is it worth it? For photography, some would say the drop in megapixels would be a severe disadvantage since the smaller lenses aren't taken full advantage of the bigger sensor. However, there are certain HIGHER megapixel cameras that are more than abundant enough to take that hit in MP drop that may be worth it to use APS-C lenses on! For videography, there are no noticeable disadvantages in quality. Only that the users will be using a way smaller and lighter lens while still maintaining that FULL 4K quality! For more detailed explanation and samples, be sure to watch the full video!

[IMDABROWN]

After more than 5 years I can't believe I'm still watching this channel. Its been since around the a6500 release. Guess you've doing something right.

[syr]

Man this video is so helpful for someone thinking of switching from apsc to full frame and doesn’t want to get rid of all their lenses. Thank you!

[CKramburglar]

Another benefit of shooting video in APSC mode for the a7iv (and possibly a7iii) is faster sensor readout. Rolling shutter can be a bit much on those cameras in full frame 4k, but in APSC mode it's much more manageable. The a7iv in APSC mode has rolling shutter performance that's close to the a7siii. So even if you aren't shooting 60fps it can still be worth switching to APSC mode if you'll be doing a lot of panning and don't want slanty angles or jello-y footage

[merccciii]

I've been exclusively using a Sigma 16mm on my A7III recently and its turned out some really nice videos. Being in Korea + Sigma 16mm = Pretty aesthetic videos <3

[djordjemarkovic]

I just bought a7 iv and used my Laowa 9mm without knowing it's APS-C. Long story short, this video answered bunch of questions, provided solutions and ultimately made me happy as I don't have to sell my 9mm (which I love). Thanks man!!!

[cameraprepper]

8:18 You are bang on ! I have the Sony A7RIV and A7RIVA so I have four Cameras in two Cameras and double up in Lenses ! But do still Photography and I only use these full frame Lenses (equivalent) 14mm (21), 24mm (36), 35mm (I do not use this in APSC-mode !), 55mm (82), 65mm (97), 135mm (202) and 200-600mm (300-600), so these seven Lenses "becomes" to a total of 14 😊

[zyxyuv]

With active stabilization and focus breathing compensation enabled, some of the APS-C lenses will not show any black area on full frame! It would be cool if someone made a complete list of APS-C lenses that work completely uncropped with active stabilization on full frame bodies like the A7 IV.

[safetyhomeloans]

I like to take the time to recap the Wonderful and Insightful piece of information I learned from you sir.
1- If using an APS-C camera, no matter what the lens type it will always crop it to an average of a 1.5% view, so as mentioned a 50mm will actually function as a 75mm lens on your APS-C camera.

2- If using a FF camera with an APS-C lens it will also yield the same results, it will crop the view at a 1.5%.

3- If using a FF camera and want to experience a true 50mm, buy yourself a 50mm Full Frame Lens and make sure it is NOT an APS-C lens.
After countless YT videos and asking myself how certain recordings given their length distance from that of the talent and were the camera was position (podcast) I could never understand How they were getting such view angles. Now I know why!!!! They were using APS-C cameras thus the view angles was changed dramatically to a 75mm .... hens the cameras were position farther out to compensate for the 1.5 crop factor. Great Grand Master Vong, is your grasshoper correct? Gracias

Last Q: what's your take on using a FF camera and a true FF 85mm Lens for podcasting 2 talents both cameras on a cris-cross position opposites of each of the talents, on a 10x10 foot garage studio?

[HeresMo]

When I use my Aps-c lenses in my full frame Sony’s I use clear image zoom at around 1.2x zoom sometimes 1.3x which allows me a slightly wider angle than the 1.5x crop

[Luko]

That is so good explaination. I have an a7r4 with only G Marter lenses, and I had never considered buying apsc lenses before. Thank you!

[olegvorkunov]

Another minus is Aperture. f2.8 becomes f4.2 and so on. Light is the same, bokeh is not. But after my trip and carrying Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 on Crane M3 gimbal for 3 days, I regret not taking Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens for my trip. Tamron was too heavy to carry all day.

[divides_by_zero]

Very timely video for me. I have an A6600 with Sigma 16mm. I keep going back and forth between staying with the A6600 and getting more APSC lenses, or just jumping to a full frame Sony body and building my lens collection from there. I'm a little paranoid about sinking too much money into the A6600 system and then deciding to go full frame later. Now I know what I can and cannot do with APSC lenses down the road if I do eventually move to full frame.

[fjhphoto]

Used the crop Sigma 16 f/1.4 not too long ago to take one of my favorite photos this year.🔥

[kalef]

i have a A7R II and getting 18mp stills from my aps-c gear is pretty nice as a transition mode while I acquire more full frame lenses. but I still think I'll keep my a6300 kit since it's so small.

[HiDaveandChloe]

What are the penalties for using APS-C on the A7SIII for video or photos? Either I missed it in the video or it wasn't really talked about much.

[lahi-lophoto]

Your videos always answer the questions I have about incredibly technical subjects. Thanks so much!

[jumopellicano]

Perfect video! Maybe one of little content creators pointing advantages from apsc lenses on full frame bodies. Loved it! Cheera from Brazil!

[BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*So what Am I looking at with the sigma 16mm on the A7C? I'm more of a Videography not Photos*

[rexn]

Thanks Jason for yet another very informative and entertaining video! I always enjoy your content and presenation style.

[DethronerX]

I love these experiments, in fact, I enjoyed using a tiny CCR lens on a bigger camera with the vignette and all I had to do was crop, except at times i kept it for certain compositions.
But, to me, this is not the full solution, although it does the job.
I will always be looking for an adapter with enlargement glass, that magnifies lens image to fit full sensor and even better, if there is a "zoom" ring to manually adjust.
So far, no such adapter, so please, someone, make it, we will all love you forever.