85mm 1.4GM vs 135mm 1.8GM | I'm buying the 135mm!! 

Small correction: I just realized I mixed up the images at 0:45 and 0:55. All the other images are good. Sorry about that ✌️

0:21 could 110% see the dedication in that shot 😂

Both are awesome, it just comes down to the right lens for the right situation. I shoot weddings, so the 85 is much easier to use 95% of the time.

I've been a fan of yours for a while. Your comfort in front of the camera has really grown over time. And you convey a genuine love and enthusiasm for the 135mm. You got me ready to go get one.

135MM is nice lense I had a chance to play with it at a Sony event (Saving up for it). For now the 85MM f1.8 is my primary portrait lens

I got the 135mm a few weeks now and it’s absolutely amazing and unique 😃 Super fast, reliable and absolutely sharp from 1.8 on with a incredible bokeh. Yes, it’s expensive, but worth it. One thing: it got a little bit issues against direct sunlight with green flairs. I use it on a A7RIII. I bought the FE 85mm f/1.8 instead the 85mm GM cause it’s faster, sharper, weighs less ans it’s cheaper as well.

The way you did the series of sample shots in the beginning--first showing your POV so we could see the distance to the model and the scene--then the side by side immediately afterward, so I could stop the video and really compare, that was awesome! Really useful video!

I like how you show the comparison images side by side. Also, it’s fun that it’s exciting to you, a big youtuber, to buy a lens. It’s nice that you are relatable in the sense that it’s a big deal to get a new lens.

Love these lens comparison videos !

Great content as always. Ever since I bought my 85mm 1.4 it’s been my absolute favorite lens and that’s going on two years now. With that being said I have considered the 135mm 1.8. Gotta adapt to the times so maybe I’ll have to pick one up.

55 and 85 were my go to lenses prior to covid. I decided to pick up the 70-180 2.8 and will be doing a lot more portraits with this for now

Hope all is well with you and family Manny! I just purchased the 135 and can’t wait to try it out with my explor 300 pro, seems like a great combo!

I would still say the 85mm is king if you're only gonna have one. Lower F-stop and not too zoomed for most indoors settings. The 135mm is a stretch as soon as you go indoors. But outdoors, the 135mm looks brilliant! I just wanted to say that the distance to the model is important not just because of covid but also for the model's comfort and perceived closeness of the shot. If you have a lens where you have to stand really close, models usually don't like that. They get self conscious and think you are making a really close-up pic with all the details (zits or imperfections they might worry about, why many prefer full-body even though portraits most often drive several times more engagement on instagram). An 85mm, in my experience, puts the model at ease, it doesn't feel close or imposing, even if you are actually shooting just shoulders up, they usually don't realise that unless they happen to know cameras really well. This gives you as a photographer the freedom to choose whether you want to shoot portraits or full body without getting uncomfortable.

I love my 200F2 for Nikon. Such a sharp and unique look.

When you use the pandemic to find an excuse to add another lens. Love it lol

I have the 135mm STF A-Mount lens and it's friggin gorgeous. Best lens I've ever used on the Sony ecosystem

i love the autofocus speed on the 135 but i still love my 85GM.. i think it's the sweet spot (rendition, compression and distance) for portraits near or far.. great video as always Manny.. 👍👍

Manny, I recently picked up the 135mm GM. I’m so impressed with it. It’s freaking awesome paired with the R4. The speed and accuracy of the AF is incredible. With my R4 I find that slight misses in AF is very noticeable, but this lens nails focus nearly every shot on my portrait sessions. The sharpness and detail this lens renders is insane. The bokeh and separation of this focal length is stunning, hard to beat without going for the 200mm f2. So I find that while this lens is expensive, it delivers consistently.

It makes PERFECT sense to get the 135mm. I was a full time pro for nearly 50 years, and the 135 remains my favourite - hell I'm still using my Canon FD 135mm from around 1974, though now on Sony bodies! I only got an 85mm when I went digital, and cameras were all crop sensor!

Awesome video man! Always look forward to your content! God bless you and your family always!

I’m gonna stay with my sigma art 105mm f1.4 cus I’m in love with that lens

Thanks Manny! I love your Videos!!!

I currently purchased a Tamron 35mm 1.8 and loving it so far. Like you said love the look that it gives. I also have a Canon 70 to 200, which is a phenomenal lens as well. Now I’m debating about the Tamron 85 mm 1.8 I do more indoor events. Figure that I would be set with those 3.

I love the 85 mm 1.8 for its small size and subject separation and sharpness. I have that 135 mm 1.8 arriving in a couple of days and I can't wait to get out shooting with it!

For portraits I use the 24 mm GM, Sigma 50 mm Art, 85 mm GM and 70-200 GM. The 135 has been on my list for a while, but I think I will invest in a macro lens first. Great video 👍

I use the 105 1.4 ED with my Nikon Z 6 and absolutely love it.

This 135 mm drags the background closer to the subject, what a nice compression 👍📷

If already having an 85, and want more compression of the background, i would rather get a 70-200 f/2.8

Canon Rf 50mm is my go to lens for everything. Thinking about adding Rf 70-200mm

I started using the Sigma 135 f1.8 art about a year ago for my portrait work, and never looked back. As you stated, it creates a different look & feel for portraiture.

Pre Pandemic my portrait lens choices were: Full body shots; Zeiss Batis 40mm. Half body shots: Sony/Zeiss 55mm Sonnar. Head and shoulders and face only shots; Sony 135mm GM. Post pandemic: Full body shots; Sony/Zeiss 55mm gives me enough social distancing space. The 135mm GM for half body and close ups. I had the Sony 85 1.8 for a while but found the color rendition too sterile for my personal taste. I'm 71 years old, I've been shooting professionally since 1970, including 2 years as an army combat photographer. Both commercial and fine art. I've shot with many Leica, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Meyer, Schneider, Rodenstock, Canon, Nikkor lenses and more. The Sony 135 GM is the best in it's general focal range I have ever used. The only other pure Sony brand lens I use is the 24-105 G, mainly when I need the convenience of a zoom. All my other lenses for my Sonys are Zeiss Batis, Voigtlander, Sigma, Tamron, etc. Color rendition is just as important to me as all the other optical qualities. The 135 GM passes that test. We all see differently so these are only my choices as I see. If you prefer other lenses that's your way of seeing, and that's fine.

I use the 85mm 1.8 and the 70_200 2.8 to get more compression. When I want a more magical rendering, something that differentiates my work, I use the voigtlander 40mm 1.2. I think the colors that come from that lens are simply amazing. It's not always easy nailing focus but when you do and your composition is right... It's just magic.

I find myself using the Sigma 105/1.4 the most. It is a bit more practical for subject distance and the OOF is just as good. I use the 135/1.8 but I tend to fall back on the 105 more often for portraits.

My best portrait lens is a Canon 85mm 1.8 lens... but I shoot on a crop sensor so I still get very close to a 135mm focal length. Loooove that bg separation. Just wrapped up a senior photo shoot recently with lots of winners.

I have the 85mm 1.8 and just ordered the 135mm 1.8 today. Pretty excited!

I actually just got that lens and I also have the 85 1.8 got them both after watching your videos. You've been a great inspiration

I bought the 135mm for my A7RIV, fantastic lens

Just got my Sigma 105mm 1.4 art, love it so far.

I recently bought the 55 1.8 Zeiss and I think it's kind of because it's new in my kit but I really enjoy shooting with it; just like you said, you can communicate much better. And currently it's not that bad in Germany Greetings!

I used, the 24 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, and 85 mm all 1.4. I’m thinking about picking up the 135 myself

Just got the sigma 35 1.4 and sigma 56 1.4 and they are now my combo for weddings! 😊😁📸

Ohh Manny! Great video!

Seriously the best comparison review. I loved the distance shot comparisons. I’m sticking with the 1.8/85. Small, light, sharp! 135 is drool dreamy but too distant for indoor portraits.

In my bag I have two lenses, 24mm 1.4 and 135mm 1.8. The 135mm is still on my camera. I'm looking forward to adding the new 35mm 1.4 GM in my bag soon, and hopefully a 50mm 1.4 GM. The rendering of images made with 135mm is unique.

The 135mm is my go to client lens!

Recently rented a 85mm 1.4 for senior shots to test and eventually buy because clients like that compressed and bokeh, BUT I’ve been using 35 1.8 a lot. I like the more natural focal lengths. 24mm 1.4 is definitely going to be my next rental.

Ive grown to love my setup.. 70-200f4 for photos, and 24-70gm for video mainly BUT i do grab the 24-70 when i wanna go wider for photos.

I’m rocking a 85 1.8s for the z6. And I love it..

I have the 85mm 1.8 but eventually want to get the 135mm 1.8, love the background compression.

Love shooting with my Canon 85 1.8 and been using my 70-200 2.8 a little more. It misses focus sometimes so I probably need to do a little calibration! And totally off photography topic, your longer hair looks pretty dang cool man!

Hey Manny, I am very content with my 35 and 85 1.8 combo right now. Though I would like to add a 70-200 for more compression

I use two Sony A7III with the 35 1.4 Zeiss, 55 1.8 Zeiss and the 85 1.4 GM and i‘m still happy. I also have the 24-70 2.8 GM but only for walk around or travel.

The 135mm is my favourite lens. I use it 80% of the time when outdoors mostly wide-open. Studio indoors is the 85mm f1.8 (portraits at around f7) and the 55mm f1.8 for full-body (also around f7). The lens I use the least is the 35mm f1.4, thinking of selling it to go to the much smaller and lighter 35mm f1.8. Never felt the need for a 24mm but would/will go with the 1.4 GM if ever that day arrives. Avoiding zooms like the plague after trying a Tamron zoom for 3 days.

Using the Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 just switched to Sony! Loving it.

Gotta have both!

I’ve been using sigma 135mm 1.8 for quite some time. Love the focal length and the quality

I have always been a Canon person but you have really convinced me to switch to Sony! I am currently waiting for the 85mm lens to come to my door. I think personally the 135mm causes me to be too far from the model so it's hard to direct them considering most of my clients are not models. But I love the comparison!

I use the batis 85 1.8 and I love it, I actually picked it over the Sony 85GM! Will be picking up the 135GM in a few months! I can’t wait!

So u wanna tell me the main reason Y u switched to 135 is b’coz of social distancing! U gotta be kiddin bruh (jokes) 😂

Sony FE 85mm 1.8 - every since that thing came out my absolute favourite. Also since I do photography my favourite focal length. But the 135mm 1.8 is next up on my buying (wish) list. Lets see if its in the budget this year despite everything going on, and they still have good deals for it towards the end of the year.

I sold my 85 and got the 135. I've never seen photos like what the 135 does. Unique!

Currently owned 85mm 1.8 FE. Outstanding lens and price point. Also have canon 70-200mm f2.8 which I can adapt into my Sony a7III. But will for sure invest on prime 135mm in coming future. The results looks superb. Great comparison review.

The 85mm is my go to lens. I rented the 135 before...it's 🔥🔥🔥

I just picked up an old Nikkor 80-200mm F2.8 AF-S. I'm using it on an A6300 (with Fotodiox Pronto for AF) and I love it! The background compression is awesome. The best part is I got it for $200 since the built in AF is broken..which doesn't matter since my adapter focuses for me.

The 90mm macro works well. It can give you some nice close ups that you can't get with out cropping on these lenses

I love my 85GM but the compression on that 135 is stunning

If have the 135mm gm since last X-MASS and I really love it.

i got both the 135mm 1.8 and the 85mm 1.4. i bought my camera with the 85mm and the 35mm 1.4 because i know i can do almost everything with that combination. i gotta say, the 85 sometimes looks more pleasing than the 135mm because it has a softer look. the sony lenses i have are the 16-35mm 2.8 GM, 24-70mm 2.8 GM, Sigma 35mm 1.4 ART, 85mm 1.4 GM and the best and sharpest lens of them all, maybe the fastest focussing to, the 135mm 1.8 GM.

Thank you Manny ⭐⭐💚💚

Just ordered a canon Rf 85mm 1.2 USM DS can’t wait!

Thats a difficult one, deciding one or the other, I just have all three, Great, Thanks for the video

I’m personally using the 85 1.8, my 35 1.2 Sigma is coming tomorrow. Maybe in the future I’ll look into the 105 or 135 because the shoots you took were fire !

Hanging out for next vid! I don’t even have a canon but I want know about that df lens

I'm using 17-28 f2.8, 28-75 f2.8 both from Tamron. But I always use the Laowa 100mm f2.8 Macro for portraits because macro lenses give the most detail. Although it’s a full manual lens, you get the hang of it pretty quickly. I’m only 17...

Definitely saving for the 135mm. Currently, I use my Sony 24-70 f2.8 at 70mm for portraits...Would love a to have that 1.4-1.8 ability though.

Manny Great video ..Love my sony a7iii with the 85.1.8 but currently saving for the 135.. if your ever in Barbados

I love the longer hair!

0:21 that's one heck of a stance to get lower. Hair looking good though man.

I'm useing the 85mm 1.8 Canon and I love it. I have a 50mm 1.8 and I also love it. My next one is a 24-70mm or the 24.105mm Canon. Stay safe and shoot them clear.

I'm rocking the canon RF 85mm 1.2 and RF 70-200 mm 2.8. My 85 is my go to lens for portraits!

In the first pictures comparison, i think you switched the lenses, because the background of what is supposed to be 85 mm is more streched out, which should be rather at 135 mm.

Sticking with the 85 1.8 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I gotta jump on that 135! I use the 85 1.8 now and love it!

Still shooting my Zeiss 55mm and finding ways to make it work. Will be very interested in that 85mm lens comparison

Manny awhile ago you wrote about vintage lenses. I bought the Fotodiox Pronto Autofocus Adapter and I use the Jupiter 37A 135 on my Sony A7II. The 135 gives such a unique look and keeps me far away from people.

Great video as usual, I am also liking the 135 focal length but planning on getting the Sigma, the Sony native is too expensive and also have the 85 1.8 Sony. I see your view in terms of compression is convincing but also the 135 is heavier will it be more easy for full photo shoots?

Also have both these lenses and same conclusion: 135 insanely sharp and super fast autofocus! 👍🏼

I love the 135 and own it. It is tack sharp and great depth of field. Butter shots all around. I also own the 85 1.8 FE lens and that is also pretty damn sharp but use it when in closer quarters.

Sigma 105mm f1.4 is what I find I'm using the most even with indoor boudoir!

I think the 85mm f/1.4 will give a very similar effect to the 135mm f1.8mm on an apsc camera (128mm f2.0 equivalent). Although currently limited to 24mpx in resolution.

Sticking with my 85 G 1.4

Thank you for confirming the 135GM. I've had my 135GM for about a year and IMO is one of the sharpest lens on the planet.

50mm Zeiss f1.4 is my goto lens fir portrait work. Would like to try the 135 for sure.

Good content salute and much success

I just priced the sigma art 135 and 105. I love the look i get from the 70 to 200 and thats why i want a prime 135 1.8.

Been dying to jump on the 135mm ef (idk when the rf will come out) you just reaffirmed why brother. That’s the next big purchase

my go-to portrait lenses 100mm STF GM, 70-180mm Tamron, 85 F1.8 if I'm doing video portraits handheld, then 55 1.8 Zeiss

135 mm brother! I have a manual focus Lens from Samyang! You had a old video about it. Decided to get this one because it was around my budget. 135 is the way to go in 2020 🔥

Its funny that @4:00 you mentioned about the Canon 200mm F2/L which I also commented the same on the social media just today before I watch this. I have both lenses and the only difference is distance, sharpness and bokeh are 99.999% identical this is why I sold the Canon F2/L to cover the A7R4 cost plus extra money since I got the same money as when I bought the canon 4yrs ago.

I use the Sony 85mm 1.8 95 percent of the time! I Absolutely Love that Lens on my Sony a7iii and even on my a6100 even though most frown upon that!