Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GMII on non-IBIS FS5 M2

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Oddpenny

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Hi - amateur here, with some basic experience in doing docos to raise cash for charity projects.

I am considering a Sony SEL24-70GM2 lens as a higher quality and faster general purpose lens than the kit 18-105 lens. This would complement my recently purchased Sony 70-200 F2.8 GM2 OSS that I am extremely happy with on my FS5M2. Also have Sony 15 mm F1.4 E G on hand for wide angle situations.

Except for the wide angle lens, I am acquiring Sony EF lenses so that they can be used on a future FF camera eg. FX6. For now I am sticking with the FS5 to practise log shooting etc on a low cost but great camera to focus on technique.

But wondering if the lack of lens OSS and camera IBIS on the contemplated 24-70 mm is going to result in handheld videos that are too shaky, or do I not worry and stabilise in post? The Immediate application will be travel in Italy - street, landscapes etc.

Could someone more experienced help with some thoughts/pointers? Thanks in advance..

David / Sydney Australia
 
You'll see the micro jitters, naturally more so at the end of the range.

If they don't bother you then it should be fine and you can stabilize in post. [At this point, all major NLEs do a great job at it, but keep in mind sometimes the process ruins the footage a little bit depending on what's captured and you'll see warping or other random artifacts.]

As far as log shooting and practicing for it, it's always good to practice - but the FS5II is an old camera with inferior dynamic range compared to newer models so you might realize what you're doing now doesn't apply anymore because you have greater flexibility (not only with an improved sensor and what it sees but with newer and better codecs for post-production).

And, FWIW, some of the mirrorless' out there have such good IBIS that works with lens stabilization that it's hard to ever shoot on anything else if you do a lot of traveling, in the moment running-and-gunning, and can use that extra production IS.

With all that said, it's a great lens.
 
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