Sony Prime Portrait Lens Comparison: 85mm - 135mm

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We compare 5 Sony portrait lenses so you can find the one that meets your budget and gives you the look you want. Honestly, the Sony 85mm f/1.8 is so good that most people should just get that, and if you decide it's not enough for you, you can upgrade later.
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@ivankiefer3886 5 лет назад

I bought the 85 1.8 and for the price and to use it for hobby is a joy to use.

@Rationalific 5 лет назад

I use the same model of lens for weddings and portraits, and it has been fantastic for me! I don't need anything else in that range. I'm good just with that (among large-aperture 85-135 prime lenses).

@eviem70 5 лет назад

ivan rivas I have the 1.8 as well in Canon and I wouldn’t trade it for another. Love my photos

@richardpcrowe 4 года назад

I absolutely love the Sony 85mm f/1.8... If I were not a happy owner of that lens, I might look at the Samyang 85mm f/1.4

@SUDEEPSFILMSbySudeepGowda 5 лет назад

Superb review!! I was waiting for this!! Glad u shared!! Thanks

@ManasR 5 лет назад

Thank you, Tony. Always appreciate your honest reviews. I always find it very useful. Liked this video.

@MrSunamo 5 лет назад

The 85 1.4 GM is definitely a great lens for portrait work, it's such a joy to use!

@onQQuincy 5 лет назад

Can we get a Samyang 85mm f/1.4 vs Sony 85mm f/1.8 video ?

@jhn011100 5 лет назад

The 85 1.2 is wide open using the MC-11 when the aperture is set to f/1.3.

@jesseking4201 5 лет назад

That's good to know! thanks!

@dianabrown8113 5 лет назад

Love my 85 1.8, but I definitely wanna try the 1.4!

@LuisGabrielPhotography 5 лет назад

Don't forget the new samyang also a great option and 1.4. But yes the 1.4 makes a clear difference in bokeh and subject isolation

@ForrestWest 3 года назад

Thanks once again for lots of useful information in choosing our lenses. I have the 85 m m 1.8 and I love how small and light and compact it is. It acts like a scalpel and separates the subject from the background no matter how far I am from the subject or it from the background. I'm sure I could see a small Improvement in blur and bokeh with the 1.4 but the extra weight would make street shooting less pleasant. With my a7iii and the 85mm 1.8 it can just dangle on my waist not drawing my attention until I need it. Since I'm not a professional portrait shooter I think it's the best choice for me and other amateurs. Thanks again and be safe guys!

@dannycastro1826 5 лет назад

I have quite a few lenses. But my two workhorses are the 85 1.4 GM and the 24-70 2.8 GM for my portraits and street photography. I agree with Tony, the aperture ring is a joy to use. I highly recommend it for anyone who is serious about portraiture.

@EMBEVIDEO 5 лет назад

Good comparison. Years ago I bought the Canon 85 1.2 - first version. And it was love at first sight - such an amazing lens. Even if it's sometimes hard to focus at 1.2. I still have it. But for my Sony I chose the 85mm 1.8 because of its size. And I compared it with the 85 1.2 GM. Actually the 1.8 felt a bit sharper to me, but that of course all depends on the situation. More important is its compact size. One of my favorite lenses together with 24 1.2 GM.

@TuhinMitra666 5 лет назад

I was really looking for something like this! Thanksssss!!!

@JonathanPetersonlisten2EITS 5 лет назад

The only lens I wasn't impressed with in this entire video was the one mounted to the recording camera. :/ Great comparisons of the lenses on the table, Tony. I have a differing opinion on the nicest focal length for portraiture (I greatly prefer the 135mm look), but I can respect your thoughts here. Happy shooting!

@warrenharley6322 2 года назад

InstaBlaster.

@95Ldunc 5 лет назад

Tony: I have both the 85mm F/1.4 GM and the 135mm F/1.8 GM. Both are exceptional lenses, although I do find that the 135 is sharper around the subject and compression is of course superior. Like you, however I do prefer to work closer to my subjects, so if I have to choose 85mm is a perfect focal length for portrait photography. I find that the 135 is great for candid portraits during the course of a wedding ceremony or a reception in that you can “snipe” from further away and really isolate your subject.

@trippalhealicks 5 лет назад

Bought the Sony 85mm 1.4 late last year. It's been the greatest photo gear purchase I've made in the past 20 years.

@Rollergold4 5 лет назад

As a hobbyist that is beginning with the A73 I'm going for the Sony 85 F1.8. Small, lightweight, great value for the price. Also I agree with Tony, I rather have the lens that focuses better than a lens might be a little sharper but lacks focus consistency, if shot isn't in focus then all best optics in the world don't mean much.

@Junabku 5 лет назад

Is there any difference, using a zoom lens like 70-200 f2,8 and setting it in 85mm for portraits apart from the aperture? Do this lens compress different?

@andrechen6892 5 лет назад

Hey Tony, thanks for the review! I noticed when you show a lens close up in front of the camera, it takes time for your camera to focus on it. How about you place an overlay of the showcase video within your review video? I think that would be really cool and you could do that while you talking and presenting each lens?

@salarciero8929 5 лет назад

I’ve had the Sony 85 f/1.4 for over a year now and love it

@bassaboi111 5 лет назад

Great review Tony. I wonder how you would rank the Sony 100 STF GM in this group since it is designed specifically for portraits. Thanks

@danncorbit3623 Год назад

Portrait lenses focal length (for me) is mostly a function of task. I use about half Sigma Art and half native lenses. Ideally f1.4 or better (up to 100mm, then f1.8 or 2 is ok), though the Canon 50mm f1.8 STM can be used in a pinch because of it's sharpness (e.g. You were not planning a portrait doing a wildlife shoot, but your partner takes an adorable pose, and it takes no space in the bag). Rough focal length guide: As for a group/crowd, 28mm. For a family, couple or full body shots with some border, 35mm. For one person, full body shot, 35mm or 50mm. For upper torso, 50mm or 85mm and for headshots, 85mm up to 180mm. Every rule can be broken at times. But unless you are going for special effects, no close ups with 28mm. Nobody wants a zucchini for a nose. For ultra compression you can use up to a 300mm prime, but you'll be standing in the next county. Of course, you don't need a zillion lenses for one shoot, especially at the longer end. What you need will be a function of the task at hand and the setting.

@fderive 5 лет назад

This is right on time for me, I basically needed any excuse to pull the trigger on the 85 1.4....thanks lol

@sturm3n 5 лет назад

I remember you reviewed the 100mm f/2.8 STF lens, how does that stack up against these 5? Also the Laowa competitor (manual only, I know)?

@jul4422 5 лет назад

I would've liked to see the Zeiss Batis 85 in that test, -rather than the adapted Canon.

@johndoyle2041 5 лет назад

Me too! Why skip the Zeiss? I like the 85mm Batis better then the G-Master!

@PatrickJLeePhotos 5 лет назад

Agree! I've added the Zeiss to my kit for portrait work and I love it!

@johannbeckham 5 лет назад

How about the Batis 85?

@meigurodev 5 лет назад

I've been using the 85mm f/1.2 L II with an MC-11 adapter and learned a way to get it to show up as F1.2. If you go to the menu, navigate to Camera 1 > Exposure2 (10/14) > Exposure Step, and set it to 0.5EV , it'll finally be F1.2 instead of F1.3 wide open. Make sure your EV dial is exactly at +0 or it'll still show up as F1.3. I learned about this thanks to a post by Brian Smith in a dpreview thread. He notes that it's just to make us feel better since it's wide open at F1.3 when using 0.3EV steps, but having the EXIF metadata reflect reality is a nice bonus. As for the lens itself, I really enjoy how it renders photos. It's undoubtedly my most used lens.

@gregthomasphotography 5 лет назад

What about the Sony 100 STF GM f 2.8, would have been good to hear how it compares too

@akirarex 5 лет назад

The 100 STF is pretty unique in its look, the apodization element is very different from the other lenses. The F2.8 is really F5.6 in practice, so maybe that is why they weren't including it in their lineup. The 100 STF can focus hunt in lower light. 85mm GM does not focus well in low light either. The 100 STF will have a look that you might not like. Some people feel it's a little bit too unnatural to them and looks fake. It is quite sharp in the focused area and very very smooth in the transition to out of focus. The bokeh shapes are more round and the edges dissolve instead of increasing contrast/color. It kind of smooths and homogenizes everything.

@dragonrick54 5 лет назад

Sony 85 1.8 $548.00 - Sony 85 1.4 GM $1798.00. For the price and quality of the 1.8 I'm not going to notice anything you talked about it's a great lens. Good video anyway I've learn a lot with your videos...Thanks!

@dragonfist25 5 лет назад

I love my Sony 85mm f/1.8 even on my a6000. It definitely gives your portraits and headshots a pleasing look. The GM 85mm = The law of diminishing returns.

@nicknew361 4 года назад

I sel my 1,8 for the 1,4 and i‘m so happy i dont want back to the 1,8

@richrichardson3503 5 лет назад

You can shoot the canon 85mm at 1.2 on the MC-11 but there is a setting you have to adjust in camera. I use this setup for my 50mm 1.2. But as you said the autofocus is painfully slow

@nordic5490 5 лет назад

Edwon Richardson I just use my 85mm F1.2 on a Canon body - works great, and the bokeh is the best in the business

@gangofarid536 5 лет назад

how is the new samyang 85mm/f1.4 and how is the combo use with the canon 85mm/1.8 with mc11/metabones use?

@JB_Hobbies 5 лет назад

Tony, have you looked at the new Rokinon 85 f/1.4 FE? Really interested in hearing what you have to say about how it compares to the 85 GM.

@terrystarr3012 5 лет назад

Thanks Tony, took your advise on the Sony 85/1.8 could you also give me an idea on the perfect landscape lenses regards Terry

@filmbynatelachmann8510 5 лет назад

Tony why do u have your camera sensor open for like 5mins on the table

@cypherdk85 5 лет назад

I always feel like 135-200mm is a bit more for special and specific portrait shots. I love love love my Samyang 135mm f2, but I also love using my samyang 85mm 1.4, and I also love my Nikon 105mm 2.5. It honestly depends on the situation which I use.

@joanarling 5 лет назад

I also love my Nikon 105 2.5. When I heard about the 1.4 version, my first thought was: Which part of the eye do you want in focus?

@pcbeyond10 5 лет назад

Another great Video Tony...Have to agree ...Sigma doesn't focus as well as OEM lenses.

@MartySteinberg 5 лет назад

Great review, thanks for looking at a broad spread of portrait focal lengths. I use a Batis 85/1.8 and love it. The GM is great but a little pricey for my needs. Have you done a similar review. Of lens from say 21 to 35 or 40? Or comparing the variety is 35’s as a go to walk around, street photography choice. Thanks, keep up the great reviews!

@AyoolaBoyejo 5 лет назад

Tony I guess you used the Canon EOS R to record this, hence why the focusing is slow. Pls use A7III whenever you need to show items in close-up or adjust the focusing speed if that is possible on the EOS R.

@rogziel 5 лет назад

Tony any reason you left the 85 1.8 Zeiss off this? Is the image quality you get from the Zeiss Batis lens not big enough to justify the extra cost vs. the standard Sony 1.8?

@jaikavi5464 5 лет назад

Where is the Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8? I own the Sony 85mm 1.8 and although it’s sharp I find it rather lacklustre. Looking for something with character, which is where the Zeiss could come in

@rlund3 5 лет назад

The sigma 105 link did not work for me, all the other links worked.

@RustyBrown_ 5 лет назад

My favorite Prime is the Sony Zeiss 135 (A-Mount) but the one I use most is the Sony Zeiss 85, because with the 135 I’m just too far back from my models (especially when I want to capture more than just a head shot). I do love the results of the 135, but anytime I want something with a focal length greater than 85mm, I opt for the Sony G-Master 70-200 F2.8. Also, as sad as it may sound, I rarely shoot wide open in studio and to get the tac-sharpness I want for the whole image, I find I’m at f8-f11. Both the 85 and 135 do an amazing job at f8+ even though the main reason for getting them (initially) was to shoot wide open.

@selimthedream 5 лет назад

Heya. I've been into wildlife and macro photography and plan on getting into serious portrait photography. I was thinking about getting the Canon 70-200 f4L IS USM because I can't afford the f2.8 IS version. I am thinking about this lens mainly for the versatility and the sharpness of it but on the other side of things I could get a Canon 85mm 1.8 or maybe even a Sigma 85mm 1.4 if I force it a bit. Which would you suggest for getting into portrait photography and eventually shooting weddings and maybe some hotel photography?

@basembarakat 5 лет назад

Tony you could set Canon 85 mm f1.2 to f1.2 on the Sony if you change the stop step increment from 1/3 to 1/2! I had the same problem and someone on facebook gave me the hint I mentioned here.

@nightcoder5k 5 лет назад

My favorite, with what I currently have, is the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 with the Techart pro adapter.

@johndoyle2041 5 лет назад

There is something about Zeiss glass that is simply amazing. Along with wide-open edge to edge sharpness, the 85mm f/1.8 Zeiss Batis has right-out-of-camera outrageous color & contrast that I like better then the 85mm G-Master.

@j-day 5 лет назад

Just out of curiosity what lens did you use to film this piece Tony?

@akesq01 5 лет назад

Thank you for the great info!

@kh1188ish 5 лет назад

Curious why not compare the 100mm STF?

@lancem7811 5 лет назад

i was hoping to see that here too

5 лет назад

any chance to get a zeiss batis review? especially the 40 mm :) I use the 25mm and 85mm because i love that series BUT i'm thinking of getting the 40mm

@BiscuitLazers44 5 лет назад

Regarding the 85 1.8 vs 1.4, everyone else I've ever seen review the two side by side has said that the 1.8 is actually a little bit sharper? However all of the other corrective aspects such as flaring and abberation are definitely more controlled on the 1.4.

@rickwarrick3092 4 года назад

Tony, great video... small typo to correct: the comments list the Sony 85mm f/1.8 twice... twice. I bought this lens and love it! BTW: I only bought it once!

@eunishatamang29 3 года назад

Can I know which length you used for this video

@steveatesh 5 лет назад

I bought the Sony 85mm F1.4 and a week later Sony brought out the 135 F1.8. I could have kicked myself but practically in use I have realised I made the right choice as the 135 simply too long a length for my studio work. Would I like the 135? Yes, who wouldn't given the reviews but can I justify it, sadly not yet! Great review Tony thank you.

@mjlstl 5 лет назад

What do you think of the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 as a portrait lens?

@user-sy3wk4wu9u 5 лет назад

Not recommended at all !!!

@krishnastock 5 лет назад

The FE 90 works well as a portrait lens. The biggest downside for me was the pronounced cat's eye bokeh therefore I sold it!

@GetOutsideYourself 5 лет назад

I got the Sony 135 and sold my 85 GM. No regrets. No looking back. I love the 135 for portraits.

@natediemer1306 5 лет назад

People on here are getting upset because they think Tony's blanket statement that 135 is too tight is the end all be all. It's about making art which is subjective. Usually the best isn't what everyone else is doing anyway (yes I own a 135 and love it)

@Tarkinx 5 лет назад

Does the 135 GM makes noise like the 85 GM when focusing ? The bokeh (especially with lights) is not so nice on the 135...See videos from Manny Ortiz

@ApertureApex 5 лет назад

I literally bought an 85mm f/1.8 today... and it's amazing !

@janklimek7666 5 лет назад

ApertureAce canon?

@noquarter1983 5 лет назад

Is there a way to see the high res of the sample photos taken so we can have a better look at the differences?

@BillNanson 5 лет назад

Any thoughts on the Zeiss Batis 85mm 1.8? I'm (perhaps) falsely assuming contrast will be better than with the Sony 85mm 1.8. Am getting along well with my Zeiss Batis 40mm 2.0...

@BiggMo 5 лет назад

What length would you recommend for a cropped sensor? (A6300). 50mm?

@tylerdoestech 5 лет назад

I shoot Canon, and I own two of the focal lengths mentioned here, an 85mm f/1.2 L and a 135mm f/2L. I use the 85mm when I have enough time to plan a shot and ensure precise focusing. It comes in handy when I need to obliterate a background for subject separation, but it does come at a cost. Chromatic abberation on areas of contrast transition is highly pronounced when using studio strobes or flashes, and flaring is definitely an issue without the lens hood or shooting into highly backlit scenes. When I need to work with more speed, say in outdoor portraits or with children, I reach for the 135mm f/2, which has blazing fast autofocus speed and is astonishingly sharp for the era from whicj it hails. Chromatic abberation has never been a noticeable issue with this lens, and the added background compression can *almost* make up for the creaminess of a background at f/1.2 at 85mm. I have even been brave enough to try an event shoot based mostly on street photography scenes with the 135mm focal length!

@rascalhusky8129 5 лет назад

Good video, very educational. Spot on .

@johndonaldson5126 4 года назад

For me the 85 is my lens of choice for portraits (actually the Sigma 56 on APS-C). But I'll use the 135 (actually the Sony 85 1.8 on APS-C) for some shots. Using two bodies I don't have to change lenses, just grab the other camera. Both are great lenses, priced right, sharp, and with good color. I'll use the 85 for full body shots and the 135 for torso shots.

@platino536 5 лет назад

excellent photos . Please tell me nikon 35mm f1.8 g vs nikon 50mm f1.8g optical quality is same or not ?? thanks

@adidasaddict 5 лет назад

I have, and love the Sony 85 f/1.8, but I have an unexplained yearning for that huge Sigma 105mm

@AllCarsUnited 5 лет назад

Same here.

@The22Healer 5 лет назад

No doubt the higher priced Sony primes are great. However, I have found the 85 1.8 to be very sharp with great color rendering. Considering adding the 135 or 70-200 for a longer length portrait lens.

@robertneill5511 5 лет назад

I've been doing exactly the same thing, although I shoot with Nikon... 135mm was good, but ruled out pretty quickly, 105mm was very nice and hard to pass up, but If I had to pick one it would be the 85mm f1.4

@movieman2009 5 лет назад

How do you compare the Batis line of lenses to these ?

@SandraSaysStuff 4 года назад

Unrelated to the video topic, but that’s a neat perspective you got there in that Old San Juan shot. I don’t see many pictures from that angle.

@AE-qb9io 5 лет назад

Is it worth buying 85mm 1.8 if I already have 90mm 2.8?

@lwhite7991 5 лет назад

Any chance you guys can do A comparison between the Nikon 105 1.4 vs sigma art 105 1.4 , with a actual model and not a brick wall??!

@nikkipedro 5 лет назад

A lot of photographers have moved to 50mm for 'realistic' portraits. I know the Zeiss 55mm on the Sony is a favourite for some. You said you like to get closer, more intimate, 50mm will do that better. Maybe a similar comparison between 50s and 85s could be on your agenda? Thank you for this video, however, very informative.

@oriomenoni7651 5 лет назад

Why not including the Batis 85? - native - stabilized - weather sealed - fast, accurate focusing - very sharp wide open

@GBftw 5 лет назад

Renting every lens possible is expensive. From what I have seen the IQ is the same as the sony 85 1.8 but it has IS, nicer body and costs more.

@denvera1g1 5 лет назад

Any opinions on the nokinin/samyang 85 50, and 35mm F1.4? maybe for hobby?

@4thNebula 5 лет назад

Helpful video as always. I am stuck between Sony E and Canon EOS R for now. I am looking at mixing systems without overlapping too much. I am not a portrait photographer but I am a Portait/Figure painter and drawer. I am looking out for the Canon RF 70-200 f2.8 IS to be the all rounder for me. I may use a Batis 40mm f2 for Sony and the Canon RF 70-200 f2.8 IS for Canon and mix that way. I need as little compression as possible for Portaits and need contrast. After I spend $1200 for the Batis and probably $3000 for the Canon I will be waiting a while for any other lenses. Like you recommended-will likely rent first.

@Tarkinx 5 лет назад

Just buy Sony....another world

@nicknew361 4 года назад

Sony GM 1,4 but i would like the 135 1,8 GM. I‘m Not Sure its a good idea or its better to buy a 70-180 2,8 from Tamron

@ytr8989 5 лет назад

Great side-by-side comparison. These are all FX lenses, but I can use the info. I would use a 50mm about a 75mm FX.The 60mm would get me 85mm equivalent; the 60 f2.8 D series is ridiculously sharp too. However, on my zoom lens I often use 105 for portraits. Too bad they don’t make a 75mm FX lens, you’d probably like it better than 85mm focal length.

@fresheFresse 5 лет назад

I got the 85 f/1.8 before christmas. Its ideal for going out shooting or Landscapes (small and lightweight) and relatively cheap.

@TheUberSchattenjager 5 лет назад

Need faster focus to be holding the lens up to the camera - lots of blurry seconds there. Anyway - I traded in my Nikon 105 for the Sigma. VERY noticeable upgrade. Do we get the sigma review??

@smaakjeks 5 лет назад

*Tony:* We really love those long lenses, to compress those facial features. *Fans:* Alright cool. A few years later: *Fans:* Phew! I spent a lot of money but I finally got that lens you recommended. *Tony:* Actually, I think wider shots look better now. Long lenses are a bit 90's. *Fans:* (┛◉Д◉)┛彡┻━┻

@thestig007 5 лет назад

that's the way she goes!

@WesPerry 5 лет назад

Photography is an art, and as such is subjective, and an oft changing medium, especially in the modern era. Unless you’re already on top, you’ve gotta stay agile to get ahead. And sometimes even if you are on top you’ve got to work too stay there.

@smaakjeks 5 лет назад

@@WesPerry I was just messing around :-)

@cristibaluta 5 лет назад

I'm still crying for the bokeh and look of my canon 135/2, but now i'm shooting 35 and 55.

@Rationalific 5 лет назад

Yeah. And that's further reason why we should take what people say into consideration, but never base our decisions on what others say is best.

@sangotade 5 лет назад

A lot of reviewers say the 85 1.8 is a bit sharper and focuses faster than the 1.4. That has been my experience as well so I purchased the 85 1.8 and have loved it. I've especially loved the extra 1,000 plus dollars in my pocket. On a side note I find that I am not shooting wide open that often anymore. When I do studio portraits I'm usually shooting at f8 or f11 and outdoors I usually am trying to incorporate the environment with a background into the picture a little more. 🤷🏿‍♂️

@AndyDay 5 лет назад

Good to know about the 1.8. Thanks for sharing.

@AwesomeKicks 5 лет назад

Have the Sigma 105 1.4 and that's the way to go, especially if you have a 50/55mm. Such a special lens and perfect for headshots.

@DavidStella 5 лет назад

I have the 85mm F1.8, and I love it. But if I were to upgrade to a GM lens for portraits, I think I’d go with the 135mm GM instead of the 85mm GM, even if I have to shoot a little farther from the subject. Having said that, I’ll still rent both lenses to try them before I’ll buy them.

@gordw6402 5 лет назад

Its interesting that you did not include the Batis 85mm or the Batis Apo 135mm. The Batis line is made from the ground up specifically for the Sony FE mount, unlike the Sigma Art line.

@apierc1 5 лет назад

Never heard of Batis

@frand6822 5 лет назад

@@apierc1 Batis is a Zeiss lens.

@Kelkschiz 5 лет назад

Would have liked to have seen the Sony 90mm 2.8 macro lens in this lineup.

@garygrimes9846 5 лет назад

I think I would like a 50 to 85 zoom for headshots and full length portraits. Not much of a zoom range so should be easy to design.

@dyvetex 5 лет назад

You forgot or ormitted Sony 90 mm/f2.8 macro oss. Fantastic lens for a reasonable price.

@studio5ninephotography408 5 лет назад

The 105 Sigma is a beast in all respects- I absolutely love it. I use it with a canon 5ds- What I don't love about it... is the slow focusing. Hand holding it waiting for it to find the spot will build your muscles quickly. Oddly enough though, once you become accustomed to the weight and how it focuses you can minimize the focus searching.

4 года назад

I have the Sony 85mm and Zeiss 135 1.8 (I use it with an adapter) I shoot children portraits. I love the 85 for its sharpness and focus but 135mm creates a bigger distance and actually appreciate that if I'm not working with my own kids, but with clients. Coming close may seem a little intimidating for children. I refer to the video because one of the things that crossed out in 135 was the distance but it actually depends on your style of portraiture. Nevertheless, I agree that the 85mm 1.4 if fantastic.

@wayned1807 5 лет назад

Good advice. I use a 85 1.8 and love it. A suggestion if I may: Please do something about the slow focusing on your videos. It's very frustrating. Shoving a product such as a lens in our faces means nothing if we can't see it. Would be better off if you edited in a video or still shot of the product.

@simianinc 5 лет назад

I'm surprised you didn't like the 135mm focal length, as on a older video, you mentioned that LR showed you shot at 200mm more than any other focal length.

@HappyHubris 5 лет назад

Can you review the APS-C Sony Primes?

@Places4u 5 лет назад

Hey Tony, What do you think of the Sony 90mm Macro lens G for Portrait? I heard it's a very sharp lens, dx mark has it number 10 in the world of lenses

@stacybehrens7152 5 лет назад

Jad Reviews I have that 90mm macro. It’s a great lens for macro and works for portraits in a pinch but the focusing is very slow compared to the other G primes from Sony. Verrrry slow. Plus the max aperture is 2.8 which sometimes matters.

@Places4u 5 лет назад

@@stacybehrens7152 So you wouldn't recommend it to photograph kids running around because of the slow focus? But what about adults that you can pose or let them stay still for the picture? Does it give you better results than the 85? Or would you say it's a tie? I am really confused and trying to decide between the 2. Is the slow focusing really frustrating? Thanks

@stacybehrens7152 5 лет назад

Jad Reviews I also have the 85gm. It depends on what you want to do. If you do a lot of macro and only do portraits very occasionally then maybe the 90. But most people will be happier with the 85-1.4 or 85-1.8. The 85s are better general purpose lenses than the 90 macro. I think the sharpness differences won’t be readily apparent in most real world use. Your skill as a photographer is likely to make far more difference. Unless I’m doing macro I use the 85 much much more. The 90 really is a specialty lens that happens to also be serviceable for general purpose use. But it’s not a portrait or action lens. For stuff like taking portraits it really is substantially slower than the 85-1.4. Trust me you will definitely notice the difference. It’s not that the 90 is bad but just that it was designed for a different purpose. If you really are still conflicted though maybe try a lens rental?

@akis285 5 лет назад

Shoot those technical reviews in 4k so we can see the sharpness better.

@Zakna 5 лет назад

I have the 85 1.8 and the 105 1.4, and I prefer using 105 1.4 all the time lol. It's like my favorite lens !

@joseluisphoto6351 5 лет назад

same

@dregzartmedia4062 3 года назад

Mines too

@KamilsView 5 лет назад

Tony, I request that you get better audio in those videos - recently it has been pretty poor. Thanks.

@muhammadkhizar4377 5 лет назад

What about zeis 55mm. Give it a Try you will like it.

@szymanowskiyip 5 лет назад

I’m a beginner. Wanna ask sth. If I wanna shoot portrait of people with a nice background like nice scenery, should I use prime lens or a zoom lens? It seems using prime lens usually focus too much on the person while disregarding the nice background... but for sure prime lens seem to hv nicer picture for the person...

@draganbalzic4493 2 года назад

I find 200-300mm best for beauty work but often use 50-105mm for casual portraits.

@sionglooi8170 5 лет назад

I got the SEL85F1.4GM on Ebay for $2071 AUD in July 2018, its has been my go to lens for low light event shooting on the A7RIII, it and the 70-200F2.8GM has had the most positive comments on my social media. Mind you I found it can still "hunt" in low light, so it not always snappy as the 70-200GM

@WesPerry 5 лет назад

Although I love the rendering and focal length of the 85 1.4, using it in very low light is a bit of a nightmare. Autofocus becomes very unreliable compared to other native Sony lenses. (Can also happen I’m heavily backlit situations, but only sometimes. It’s fussy)

@cbplibra1012 5 лет назад

Me: I’m going to use my 1.4 instead of my 1.8 Client: So, just make me look slimmer.

@pluggednickels 5 лет назад

85mm 1.8 is the best bang for the buck and love mine I also really like the older canon 135mm f2 those are the two I use most why didn't you put the sony 100mm stf dedicated portrait lens in this caparison