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I have had this lens for a year or so along with the Samyang 24mm f1.8. Both lenses have no or very least focus breathing when doing video work. Love the focusing ring that can be double up as an aperture ring.
Appreciating this video! I found a used Nikon 55mm -macro lens f/1.28 at a bargain price: it took me awhile to get used to the manual focusing feature, but once I got over that, I'm LOVING the sharpness and natural image perspective! Thanks for your information...
As always, enjoyable. Which is seldom when technical aspects and hardware are concerned. I agree, that shooting with prime lenses and using the legs as a zoom creates more artistic results. Since - like it or not - zoom lenses are merely "cropping the picture" without impacting the perspective.
Great review. I was wondering how do you know when using Dlog that you've exposed correctly? Do you rely on the histogram or the EV value? I've heard some people say the color assist screen makes the values inaccurate. Others say the overexposure warnings with the zebra stripes can also give a false reading?! And which is the best ratio for video 16:9 or 4:3. Any difference in quality here?
Excellent questions. I don’t typically use DLog so I’m not the best to answer that. I believe the 16x9 will give you a better image quality. I think the 4x3 is cropped in.
I do K9 dog photography with stills and fast moving action "agility track" fast dog action. The only one thing that is holding me back from buying the a7R V today, is I've heard that the rolling shutter is horrific. Can you comment or make a video on that topic? Thank you greatly!!!
A fair question! I'm not sure if the native ISO applies the same in photos as it does in video but definitely worth exploring! I typically find 12800 to be too high on any photo camera for making prints but maybe its still good for digital display? Not sure.
I'm wondering if you had the in-camera noise reduction turned on. I have an A7R5 and had it on when taking fireworks pictures earlier this month. I found it works fairly quickly and didn't seem to impact my photos. I don't know if the other two cameras have that setting.
I watched every review on this lens since it was released. I just bought it and took it on 3 trips. NO ONE, NO REVIEWER, NO ONE OUT THERE, mentioned the fact that your vertebra will literally snap from the weight of your camera bag if you have this lens and you camera body and anything else in it. Like say you have this lens and you camera body and I bug lands a top of your camera bag and ads it’s body weight to your deceptively heavy bag… SNAP!!!! I won’t return it because it’s a good lens. But just be warned… SNAP!!
I have sony a6600 ....i have the kit 16-50 ,sony 50 f1.8 and im thinking about getting this lens....will the focal length be too much for portraits or should i invest more and get 35-150 f2 f2.8
Nice vid, I bought quite expensive Hama filter, and its creating lots of flares looking in direction of sun which almost make me think its a fake one (yeah I know its "wrong way"). Anyway it was less than haf price of your polar pro, so what I am crying about :D Btw I know photographers which shoot amazing pictures with 8usd filters and no one ever notices :D
Heads up, the screws that run through the mount ring go about *1/16"* into *PLASTIC* (4 threads). If you ever drop your camera, even from a short distance, the screws WILL strip out... ask me how I know lol. The lens was on the ground and the mount was still hooked to the camera. Thankfully, this didn't happen during a wedding or any paid work. I cannot believe they built it so poorly. I took apart the mount on the Samyang 135 f1.8, and it uses longer screws and anchors into a METAL ring. After loving and shooting this lens for over a year, there's no way I can ever trust it. Thinking back, I'm so thankful this happened during a family event and not while I was doing a job. After it's repaired, I'll be selling it.
@@TheBergreens yep, honestly I was astonished when I saw this. Anchoring screws into plastic is ok on small / light lenses, but this isn’t a small or light lens. Typically, they’d go in about 1/4” into the lens body. They created a beautiful, functional, and economical lens, but this is a major design flaw. They sent autoreply bs without reading my initial email. I responded to it and they provided more information. I’ll be calling today, but I’m not very hopeful lol. With any lens, I always keep the lens hoods on as an extra protective measure. Typically they’ll deflect / break with any impact. But… not if the mount connects 1/16” into plastic 😂
I could have chosen Samyang 50 mm 1.4 mkII but this Zeiss is sharp corner to corner and has such vibrant tones with a superb bokeh... for 280 euros I think I made a very good deal..thank you so much for this great review!
I lucked out and got this for $440 new from rokinon on one of their sales a year ago. Then a month later the 135mm was on sale for like $550 It was a no brainer.
I used both this and the Sony 50/1.2GM and I think this lens is as sharp as the GM, however, the GM is faster, has better AF and has a lot better CA control. Still the 55/1.8 ends up in my camera bag more often. I love its character and pop.
Even if I had the budget for G Master, I would still choose Samyang.. Sony lenses are very expensive and do not justify their price. Sigma I series are exceptional lenses, I own Sigma 65 mm f 2 and I am very satisfied with its capabilities.Thank you so much!
Everyone talking about how they like 35mm because of size and weight while I walk around with my 1.4 sigma art 35mm which is as heavy as my 85mm and 70-300 together... 😂its kinda love or hate focal length tho , I personally love to use it for weddings/portraits/indoor stuff , and for some reason I hate how it looks when I shoot cars/landsapes . Its funny that I originally bought it for landscapes and I just don't bring it with me anymore when I go out , I just throw on 70-300 on and 85 in my bag (which I LOVE to use for sunsets and landscapes , everyone finds it weird for some reason like its only made for portraits) that way I don't have to worry about 1000$ lens and I have light bag .
What an absolute terrible video. If this woman can't look you in the eye when speaking to you, she has zero confidence in herself. Thus, whatever comes out of her mouth is useless. I watched less than a minute of this video and gave up. The clip is garbage if a person can't talk directly to you as opposed to speaking but looking elsewhere. STAY AWAY
I usually bring a wide (16-35), a telephoto 70-200 or 85), and possibly a fast prime (35mm or 50mm). Depends on if it’s a job or just a personal trip. If it’s a job, I might bring more lenses and a backup camera body. Hope that helps!
Good channel you have and good informative videos. But I completely disagree with your take on cameras. I am a wedding and portrait photographer, and I also do a lot of corporate work. I use APS-C Fujifilm cameras for everything I do. Small fantastic cameras with small lenses. The largest lens I have is the Tamron 17-70/2.8. Additionally, I sometimes use manual focus and other times auto focus. I checked my last 3000 pictures and there were 4 that were slightly out of focus. When I say this, it means that it all comes down to knowing your equipment inside and out and not thinking about using it, but just doing it. I use the Fuji X-T2 and X-T3. For me, it's also about being minimalist, especially at events. You also need to know your flashes inside and out.I have met a number of full-frame camera photographers who certainly believe that they can take pictures without flash, as their camera and lens are fantastic in low light. Huge mistake.This is not a critique, as different photographers have different preferences and respect to all those who take good pictures. But you can definitely be a professional photographer without heavy full-frame equipment...
The Fuji kit is intriguing, I’ve had mixed feelings about it but I know several pros who love it. I guess it really comes down to personal preference 😁 Thanks for watching!
For the hobbyist, does it make sense to have both a 35 and a 50? Currently, I have a 50 and an 85. I want something that allows me to get more in the frame in tighter spaces, but I feel like if I had both a 35 and a 50, one lens would eventually be relegated to sitting on a shelf in a closet. I'd sell my 50, but it's shocking how much less you can sell a used lens for, even if it's in Like New condition. I thought about the 24mm, as a compliment to the 50, but I find 24mm extremely challenging to compose with. Thanks for your wonderful channel.
Yeah sometimes certain lenses don’t have as much resale, it really depends on how old it is. As far as 35 vs 50, I would say they are different enough. I often head out with a 35 and a 50 in my bag. Maybe shop used and see if you can find a deal on a 35? If I had to choose I’d much rather have a 35 & 85 than a 35 & 50. I agree that 24 is a little wider and not as easy to use as a 35. Good luck!
I totally agree that zooming with your feet isn't always a solution. Yes, with enough room, you can fit the same amount of "stuff" in the image, but the perspective changes (i.e. the relationship between the subject and the background).
Brenda, superb video. The links that you shared titled "My choice for a Sony Full Frame 35mm lens" just links to the Amazon start page, for me. Is it possible that the url changed on Amazon's end? Also, I'm guessing it's the lens you were holding, the 35mm f/1.8?
I have just switched one of my Sony A7RIV to a Sony A7RV, there will be a long learning curve with a new menu system, but I look forward to use it. 99% of the time I use manual focusing, so the better EVF will help, the IBIS will help me to be more steady for x macro photography. I have just finished the basic setting in the menu system, so tomorrow I will be out in the field 😊
