85mm vs 135mm for Portrait Photography

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In today's behind the scenes photoshoot, we are going to be comparing the 85mm vs 135mm for portrait photography. I hope you guys enjoy seeing all the different comparisons and tests we did - let me know what you think of each lens in the comments and what lenses you want me to compare next :D
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@WS-bk7uu 3 года назад

Loved the fact that this was an in the field test in different scenarios and appreciated the side-by-side comparisons!

@joinmetraveling3228 4 года назад

You have some of the best and most thorough reviews on RU-vid. Awesome job, keep it up!!

@electricinfinty 4 года назад

I love that you use a lot of the same models, I really feel like we get to know them. I love the relationship you clearly have with them. I really liked the 135 which surprised me!!

@kennethakennetha 4 месяца назад

135 feels magical

@rumtreibbaer 4 года назад

I had a Praktica analoge camera in the early 80's. As young people I went hitchhiking with a friend. We were sleeping on Marcussqare that time. Back to photography, I accidently only took a 135mm prime lens with me. So I learned how to shoot with a prime lens. A great lesson to have only one lens with you, one get's a different perspective and more love for details. I encourage people to try different lenses to learn. There is no 'universal' lens for everything but if you only have one make the best of it

@tombekistan 4 года назад

Great videos Julia, very helpful and fun. You really give the viewers a front row seat. Thanks !!

@romekk3975 4 года назад

I am so much into tight portraits that I cannot imagine anything better than a 135mm from Canon. I have used in once on vacation and it's absolutely stunning. The picture quality is superb. The bokeh is unlike anything else I've shot before. On top of that, you will get the lovely feel of a lens that originated back in the 90-ties. I will need to buy myself a copy of my own at some point.

@saintmovies7735 4 года назад

The 85 for me by a country mile. Thanks for the comparison- gr8 job!

@md.nazmulabedin423 4 года назад

I think 85mm is the best lens for studio and low light photography. And 135mm is the best potriat lens in daylight. I have both lenses from Sigma Art series. Both are really amazing lenses. Beside that 70-200 f/2.8 is the best versatile lens I think. Thanks Julie for your informative review.

@dougg6467 4 года назад

They are remarkably close and thank you for showing them side by side. I have both focal lengths and have traditionally used 85 for indoor posed shots and 135 for outdoor candid shots. You’ve convinced me that I’m not sacrificing much by not taking the time to change lenses or cameras.

@arisgemino 4 года назад

Whay I really liked in this video are those straps. I need those in my life

@isaactorres372 Год назад

🎉thank you for showing full body portraits omg people rarely explain these differences

@rayyancr 4 года назад

Just want to say that the detail from the shots are insane sharp 🔥

@lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003 4 года назад

I love watching these because I love the vibe between photographer and subject. I need to learn that, I'm rubbish shooting portraits. I have the 135mm and love it, but also want the 85mm, not the f1.2, but the new f1.4 stabilised version. Keep on keeping on Julia.

@FranklinLiranzo 4 года назад

both of these lenses are magnificent in their own way, and I think you used them both well... right now my two favorite lenses are the canon 135mm f2 and the canon 85mm f1.4... and I used them interchangeably on many of my shoots.

@syaoran7320 4 года назад

So amazing! Thanks Julia

@sleepypandaeyes 4 года назад

This was very helpful & informative! Thank you so much. Love your videos!

@juliatrotti 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@danielbento1477 4 года назад

Wow ! The loved 85mm ! Julia great job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@merlinsrobe4621 4 года назад

Just a few days ago I was deciding between these exact two lenses. In the end I opted for the 135mm because I wanted something for taking candid shots of friends and family and felt the 85mm would require me to be a bit too close and possibly spoil the moment.

@gutenbird Год назад

How much do you wish you had opted for the 85mm? The 135 looks great on these images and seems to be the better optics but just not very practical for most uses.

@DJFoucher 4 года назад

Enjoyed how you made the comparison of both lens with a variety of shots. Thanks 🙏

@juliatrotti 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@imranq4523 4 года назад

I just got the RF 85 L it's a beauty. Both focal lengths are great you can't go wrong with either.

@risbill1 4 года назад

Loving my 85 1.8. It's an amazing lens for an unbelievable price. Used it a few days ago to shoot an indoor fashion show with pretty low light. We used strobes to add some light to the models but the lens managed to maintain focus tracking (AI Servo) as the models approached even in such low light.

@ProferHarbach 4 года назад

85 1.8 is amazing. I bought it for 180€ xD

@courtneydavies8276 4 года назад

I’ve been using Sigma art 85 f1.4 for a while now and I just bought the 135 f2. Sooo excited

@christianfiore5193 2 года назад

Hi Courtney, Can you kindly give me a feedback about the lens? i own the 85mm 1.8 and i was wondering if i will get any evident benefit buying the 135 f2. Thank you, Christian

@TallSomeone 3 года назад

Intelligent, relaxed, informative presentation, Julia. Exemplary human contribution to photography expertise for others. I noted (let me know if I'm wrong) that you seemed to applaud the 135 slightly more FOR ITS VISUAL QUALITIES, but then "chose" the 85 for the benefits offered to shooting logistics. My thought on that would be, for my walk through that dilemma, to modify shoot mechanics to get the 135 into smoother play! It is a monster. You are a committed participant in photography. It's very inspiring to see the attention to your art's fundamentals.

@DeeanaJohnsonkati 4 года назад

Hi Julia. Thanks for the comparison. Since I’m a hybrid shooter, I like the 135mm when shooting video cause distance is key (people act more natural when they don’t have a camera In their face for example crowd shot at a concert). But for photos, the 85mm. Proximity with a nice bokeh works well when shooting portraits, as you shared.

@danielzavala656 4 года назад

I love my 85mm 1.2 because it's both lenses in one on full frameits the same but on crop frame it becomes like a 135mm f1.9 if you own full frame and apsc cameras like I do the 85mm 1.2 it's 2 lenses in 1. Great video Julia!

@haihuydong4060 9 месяцев назад

Nice infomation, thank you so much

@sherry5305 4 года назад

Once again, I find my eBay cart filled with lenses when I should be asleep smh

@S9universe 3 года назад

bruhhh lmaoo

@mrlufus Год назад

I feel you

@Rkolb2798 7 месяцев назад

Yep , been there

@jmalegromusic 4 года назад

very detailed video and the Model is so professional

@MichaelMa 4 года назад

I'm surprised you got such good contrast without a hood or hand to cover the lens for flares. I like the colors on the 85. You can always make 135 colors look similar, but sometimes you never know what looks better unless suggested to you by another lens.

@kape2377 4 года назад

I own the 135 and yes, I literally had to stand on the other side of the street once for a full body shot, but one thing I think No one mentioned, if the person you are photographing is a little uncomfortable in front of a camera, it can feel better NOT having the photographer so close. It is one thing if you know each other, but if someone who hires you is a little camera why, that can be better actually.

@TheJoejoez 2 года назад

That's my experience also, especially for Head and shoulders shots...head and shoulders shot with an 85 is too in their comfort zone if they aren't used to modeling.

@gamingwithstand6886 2 года назад

I shoot long for portraits from 85mm to 200mm I don't like being close to people. But I do like 35mm portraits people do they have a fun look to them.

@maddieboucher5639 3 года назад

I love seeing both. I have the 85 and it’s great. It would be awesome to try the 135 mm someday. I’ll prob stick with my 85 for now as 135 is a lot more

@huseyinaltinbalik2962 Год назад

Beautiful lenses. And and all is beautiful..Thank you.

@redlinerandyvlogs 4 года назад

Most engaging content , love you Julia ^__^

@saleemrishah 2 года назад

i just couldn't find any of your Models comparable to your beauty... and ye, i found this Video very helpful.

@VenTimofey 4 года назад

So both lenses look great! It just seems that they both get the job done and that you'll wish you had one or the other in difference circumstances.

@jkaye87 4 года назад

Haha watching this right now as soon as you uploaded🙂

@isaiasanchez1987 8 месяцев назад

To my eyes the 135 gives it a more epic glamorous look, and the 85 makes you look a bit tinier as you're not compressed as much. Hard to decide so maybe just get both lol.

@Fifthimagez 3 года назад

One of my Christmas gift this year was the 135😁 I’m so excited 😆

@seefoody 4 года назад

What camera strap do you use? I need to find a high quality one and yours looks perfect!

@gustavovasquez1859 4 года назад

Great video, picture samples and comparison with both lenses. I would like to know if you are considering the Canon EOS R for your gear and workflow Thanks again for sharing

@Connect04 4 года назад

I love your videos. Can you please tell me how are you nailing focus on 85mm at f1.2. I have been struggling to nail focus. Most of my shots are miss focused. I'll be glad if you can give me tips on how

@Calvados1990 4 года назад

Hi Julia I love your videos could you maybe do a video about composition in the future?. This is definitely a thing I have most problem with lately Especially for face close ups i often do not know how to crop right :(

@angelgarciapadilla5730 2 года назад

I love you Julia! 🤭 Great pictures!

@Canoneosmiami Год назад

The model is beautiful,great shots !

@mikeybr53.18 4 года назад

great video Julia. I prefer the 85mm lens. I think you can get a lot more detail in the photograph. instead of moving away from the subject. lovely to see Karina in this video. great work as always Julia.

@navagiopoint 2 года назад

85+70200 can't go wrong

@theae.7959 3 года назад

Hi Julia, amazing comparison video, just want to know what camera strap you’re using in the vid? Thank you!

@john3Lee 4 года назад

Hey Julia, I would love to see you replicate this type of shoot, but with the latest firmware on the new Eos -R, which was announced this morning... I always enjoy your very informative videos.. Thanks..

@michaelmills2926 4 года назад

I would go for the 85 mm all the time, great video 👍

@Jyc_love 3 года назад

thx for the video! really appreciate! all the photos that u showed are edited, how does the raw files look like?

@MrCrazyramiz 3 года назад

Hi I love ur videos and content! One question, Do you use same filter on both the lense while youbshot these? Does the filter make difference?

@scrptwic 4 года назад

My 135 is the Pentax legacy 3.5 manuel focus lens I love the way it shoots pictutes and it is such a small lens it looks like a 50mm . I also have the 100mm that I like alot .

@kerryearnshaw93 4 года назад

Have you ever done a shoot with 6D mkii? I’ve heard mixed reviews with its dynamic range and some lenses not focusing? What canon camera body do you recommend?

@opaulinho5420 4 года назад

Wow!! I'm impressed with the 135mm, its sharpness is awesome. 85mm can be more convenient but depending of the job 135 would be always my favorite. At least on this test the sharpness of 135mm is much better and I'm not talking about the chromatic aberration yet. Good video. Kiss from Brazil

@wesleybryant7334 3 года назад

That camera harness is so cool, love the 135

@jamesgrantham1743 3 года назад

I believe it’s the money maker! I’ve got the mando one and love it ! There amazing but pricey

@phelix920 4 года назад

Beautiful work 👍🏾

@vienpajophotography7933 4 года назад

Hi Julia! :D What are your thoughts about these lenses on low-light and during a wedding ceremony? Awesome video again! And those tones how oh how. Anyhow thanks again!

@nathangreen7312 4 года назад

First comment for a change. Another awesome video Julia. I preferred the 85mm for the detail it gave to the models' skin and also preferred the Bokeh from it too

@caltari 4 года назад

I love the shots. Question, what camera rig is that? Looks interesting. Thanks in advance. Mahalo

@ak4120 4 года назад

superb photoshoot with super beautiful model i like it dear👌👍

@EricSkyeMusic 4 года назад

Great stuff. Thank you.

@dedushkamoroz1734 4 года назад

I have both and i love them. My favorite lenses!

@LCBear 3 года назад

They are really close for their function, it’s hard to imagine for people who have two, you must have a preference right?

@dedushkamoroz1734 3 года назад

@@LCBear I have 2 bodies 🙄😂

@native1181 3 года назад

I’m definitely buying the Mark iii and these lenses!!!!

@guillaumebouqueau 4 года назад

When you’re not used to it, the 85 is a nightmare for the time it takes to focus. The 135 is much faster but a little bit tight. I usually use it in street photography to isolate subjects from the background.

@rodrigozini-fotografia7185 9 месяцев назад

I was about to buy a 135, and I already have an 85mm. I was in doubt whether the price of the lens would be worth it since I already have a very similar one in mm, your video helped me back out of this purchase. Thanks. I see it won't make as much of a difference as I was imagining it would, but I do more weddings, they wouldn't be portraits.

@Akhi_Tech 3 года назад

Like that comparison keep it up 👍

@aniquewaseem6259 2 года назад

Excellent video Julia. Beautifully explained

@juliatrotti 2 года назад

Thank you!

@aniquewaseem6259 2 года назад

🥰😍

@ricardomagath3640 4 года назад

Do you have a seperate channel for landscape photography? As I don’t do much portraits, but i really think your videos are very informative that is why I am asking, really nice inputs 😎👍🏻

@mmarsbarr 4 года назад

Great comparison, thank you for investing the time!

@exzemoron 3 года назад

Both lenses looked great here. I watched also your other video where you used 135mm on a1 and there that lens rocked even more. But somehow I feel I would pick the 85mm instead. Which one do you use moslty @Julia Trotti lets say for sony alpha a7 III... what would be your most used lens?

@tmewborn1 Месяц назад

Thanks I have the Nikor 85 f1.8 and love it...i just ordered the Nikor 135mm f2 D lens which will arrive in four days. I am excited to compare them myself. I also have the 24mm f2D lens & Nikor 35mm f2.8D lens both are awesome lens too. i enjoy the oder very sharp Metal material D lenses.Thank You for your most excellent Video & sharing the images,, your commentary,

@Miguel_Garibay 4 года назад

Great video! Thanks!

@rhykko77 4 года назад

Excellent comparison!......I often prefer the 135 f2 bokeh to the 85 1.2 What has become of your Sony ? Thanks

@stevenmeansphotography3861 2 года назад

Question when shooting the model walking on the beach what were your camera setting And where was you focus since the model was moving

@TomalBhattacharjee 4 года назад

At present I'm having 24-70 f2.8 L II lens.. n I'm on a budget .. so for portrait a 85 1.8 or the 135 will be a better option?

@Ultrarmx 4 года назад

I have 85 1.4 and 135 2 and love both lens.

@thelegendrubyrodd 4 года назад

Both seemed to work thr same to me. Of course one lens may work better in specific situations but honestly it depends on the style you're going for.

@can0nguy 3 года назад

What is the make and model of the shoulder harness? Thanks for sharing!

@Narsuitus 3 года назад

Which focal length works better if you have to maintain a 6-foot minimum distance from the model?

@KBee795 4 года назад

I like both lenses but think it's more about using them in a studio where you might not be able to back up so you choose the lens that gives you the body or shoulder shot you're after. Sometimes it's about the bokeh and other times it's about the background compression. I have both in Nikon and like them very much but don't shoot them totally wide open, just a tad off wide open which seems to give me better results. Most of my lenses shoot their best at f4 to f5.6. I tend to shoot at f2 or f2.8 instead of wide open as my bokeh circles are rounder (they are oblong at f1.8). I guess you have to test your lenses to find this bokeh sweet f stop.

@souljah9e 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this comparison video. I would like to know what brand of camera strap are those?

@jamesgrantham1743 3 года назад

Money Maker there amazing

@Canoneosmiami 2 года назад

Beautiful model.

@KrzysztofBarszczewski 4 года назад

Karina!! We miss you here in Perth ♥️

@RonnieSaini 4 года назад

I use 50mm f1.2 and 135mm f2.0 for portraits and I switch between these two lenses, never felt that I'm missing out anything without 85mm

@nogerboher5266 Год назад

I'm a wider version of you then! I shoot with only 35mm and 85mm! I am looking at 135 videos to decide if I should get that GM 135mm f1.8 or not... I feel like using 35 and 135 leave too big of a gap - the images would look like they are from 2 different sessions :D I have no idea yet... I might buy it just because!

@josediazh3890 3 года назад

Muchas gracias.

@luisenriquez2122 3 года назад

Beautiful picture omg sorry for the question but is that a fiddle leaf fig 😮

@parthasarathikanaparthi2366 3 года назад

Hi Julia... I prefer 85mm as I can't get enough space everytime. And it gives me proper full length pictures. Love 85 focal

@RWAquariumPages Год назад

great video, watched for the 6th time. would you do an update with the new RF lens 85 1.2 and 135 1.2? would love to hear your thoughts, since ca was one of your points but it's much better in the new rf lens. keep up the great work!

@tonyhahn1341 4 года назад

hi where did you get your camera strap" O great 85mm lens got to get that lens

@iancurrie8844 Год назад

When both lenses are used to create the same amount of "bokeh" (same shallow depth of field) the 135mm still offers more compression due to its longer focal length. This appears to bring the background closer and is quite nice. It also makes the face appear more natural in terms of relative features. If you have the distance to work, the 135mm is clearly the better of the two. If you really prefer to be in your model's face, as Julia does, the 85mm it is!

@davepastern Год назад

I'm looking at a small studio setup - no more than 8' by 10', and I suspect the 135mm will be too long a focal length in such confines...

@iancurrie8844 Год назад

@@davepastern Uh...yeah Assuming there will be things in your room you'll be no more than what, 8ft from your model? I think you might find even 85mm is too long for a full body portrait.

@davepastern Год назад

@@iancurrie8844 yeah, I was thinking that too. Only looking to do head/shoulder shots and perhaps a bit of the arms. Only an amateur, not looking to make money, just learn more about studio lighting and photography with a very basic setup that I'm thinking about getting (godox AD200pro with reflector/diffuser as main light; reflector dish; savage paper backdrop sheet. Maybe 2 lots of Godox SL100D units to try and help emulate hollywood style glamour shooting when used with a fresnel. The latter are really out of my budget though. I can't see of any cheaper ways to get the face/shoulder/backdrop highlighting for the Hollywood style of shot that is very typical (really need 4 lights plus a 5th massive reflector for frontal fill from what I can see). It's a pity that studio is so expensive to get into, even at the budget end of the market.

@iancurrie8844 Год назад

@@davepastern Honestly, for your use, I think a zoom would be better. In a studio setting, you're not trying to blow out the background or create strong separation from it as you might in, say, a wedding. In that case, a narrower aperture would be preferable to get more of the model's face in focus and allow you some zoom versatility. I'm not sure a prime is well suited for such a constrained area.

@johnrwallace 4 года назад

Wow, the 135 is so creamy and makes the subject leap off the background! Great Video... But I agree, I still think I'd lean toward the 85 for convenience and versatility sake!

@slickhatter9812 3 года назад

True but if for an example you have layers of colors a 135 will be much better bringing all together like street signs, background colors and subject clothing colors than an 85 but for portraits 85 is more than enough in my humble opinion

@Bazzakuda 4 года назад

I got my 135mm today, from seeing your video made me happy with my purchase 😁

@juliatrotti 4 года назад

Great to hear!

@alexfox575 2 года назад

Thanks for the nice review! Can you tell the name of your 2x camera strap please?

@AFR0MAMBA Год назад

Thanks! I went with the 135 on my Sony 👍🏼

@scorpionoir4952 3 года назад

I think longer focal lengths work better for street style photography where you have to be far away and a bit more discreet.

@robdtoys 4 года назад

I own the 135mm and I use it 75% of the time. The look is just magical. I have never used the 85mm but was always interested how it compares. Great comparison. One thing that you didn't mention is price. The 135mm is one of the cheapest L lenses and a huge bang for the buck!

@garthzutautas125 4 года назад

I just got the 135mm 1.8 G Master for my A7III and it is incredible! I just shot a whole entire wedding on it and the results are mind blowing. It's such a way different lens than the 85mm. for group shots it's so much better because you're gonna have to stop to 1.8 to get everyone sharp and in focus anyway so you might as well get the extra compression from the 135 if you have the room to back up.

@ajazahmed3694 3 года назад

Will get one in future

@magastha8147 4 года назад

Super video,thanks.

@m0nztam0nk 2 года назад

really cool comparison... the 85 is surely very good and nice to work with... but the IMAGE coming from the 135 ... so sublime, almost surreal and ethereal... just so different and clean... i really cant wait to try out the sony version on my next shoot, i will rent a 135 and see for myself... i mean, i LOVE 85... but the 135 images are just so special!