I only want this lens for photos. Thank you for making this video. I was making myself crazy debating whether or not to buy this or the Sony. Since I only want it for photos (video performance is bad), YOU saved me a LOT of money!! Thanks, Pete!
I have this lens. Couple of things to point out: the casing is plastic not metal-a really tough plastic that looks metal but is still plastic. Also, once you load the v3 firmware, autofocus is amazing in both stills and video.
"The aluminum body, designed with precision by mechanical engineering specialists, has only three spaces in its basic design. Weather sealing covers even these small spaces to effectively protect the lens from dust and rain. This protective design enables users to capture the moment outdoors in any environment, providing the dependability you need to keep shooting." From Samyang's website...
@@cubstr7111 Oh wow, I missed a lot of these comments. Firmware update is via the usb dock, which is sold separately. Some retailers bundle it, though. I got mine from Adorama, and they have a sku with bundled dock for the same price as the lens by itself. Otherwise, I think the dock is $50. As for other comments. Autofocus in low light works fine. The autofocus on this lens isn't quite at the same level as Sony's high-end lenses, but it is pretty good and does not appear to degrade with normal loss of light. I have had no issues focusing the lens at golden hour or even at blue hour. You might have some slight misses where the eye is not in perfect focus, but that's more of a 1.4 issue than anything else. Skin is rendered just fine. Overall rendering from this lens is a little warm when shooting on auto white balance. As far as aluminum goes, I guess I was wrong. It feels and sounds like plastic, but hey, if Samyang says its aluminum, then I guess that's what it is.
Sold my 85mm 1.8 sony for this lens and Im very happy with it. Creamier bokeh and AF is excellent. The only downside is the color is slighty warmer so you get a yellow tint in your pics with the lens but you can change that in post.
Thanks for the review. I have been enjoying this lens since it came out. I use it purely for stills so I can't comment on video. Make sure you update the firmware to version 3 or above (v4 is out at the time of this comment) for better low light performance. I use it mainly at f1.4, 5.6 and 8 and it is very sharp wide open in the center. Love the rendering and contrast too. For better Bokeh, make sure to turn OFF e-front curtain shutter (EFCS) on the A7III/A7RIII, noticeable difference when shooting at high shutter speeds.
Hello from Kyiv. Good review. I totally agree with you . For stills this lens is as good as the Sony GM (Well done Samyang) . This lens for its price point is excellent value and delivers. Bokeh is subjective with every lens. I think the bokeh is excellent with the Samyang 85mm as I do with the Tamron 28 to 75mm. Some people think that the bokeh on the Tamron is busy and swirly but I like it. Bokeh is a personal thing to each individual. Now to video. Yes it is terrible but I think it can be fixed with a software/firmware update but let us be honest and ask the question. How many people use an 85mm for videos? In general RUclipsrs and Vloggers prefer lenses less than 35mm. 85mm is classed as a telephoto prime. So I do not think that not being a great lens for video is a deal breaker. For stills it is punching above its class. This lens is aimed at portrait shooters and weddings. As with the 35mm these problems can be fixed with software and Samyang has stated they are working on this and will be ongoing. They have a 50mm F1.4 but my advice is stay well clear. No software will fix the problems with that lens only a complete redesign and rebuild so do not even bother with a review you will be wasting your time. All I can say is that every time Samyang bring out a new lens for the Sony FE system they just get better and better. Same as Tamron ( Sony owns part of Tamron by the way) they just get better and I am waiting to see how the new 17 to 28mm will perform. Tamron has also registered a patent for a 70 to 200mm and a 100 to 600 for the Sony FE system. When these will be launched is any ones guess but I hope soon because I want to test the 70 to 200 (perhaps it will be 75 to 200) against the Sony GM 70 to 200. Nice review and very entertaining.
I bought the Manual 85 MM F1.4 and it was a great price however I decided to return it and get the Autofocus for one of my Sony A3000 because I just realized that it would be better for me. The Manual one is a great quality so I have to assume this one will be as well. I don't do video with these cameras, strictly portrait photography so I am sure it will be great after your review.
Those saying it's plastic, it's not: "The aluminum body, designed with precision by mechanical engineering specialists, has only three spaces in its basic design. Weather sealing covers even these small spaces to effectively protect the lens from dust and rain. This protective design enables users to capture the moment outdoors in any environment, providing the dependability you need to keep shooting." From Samyang's website.
Just got my Samyang 85 about a week and just it yesterday in my wedding shoot yesterday, and what I see from the first results is great. I went for this one over the GM because of price and weight. I don’t need the buttons and rings on my lens and other things to accidentally fiddle with, so I like my lenses clean. I don’t do video either, so that’s not an issue for me, but I think the facial and eye detection is a bit weak in lower light situation as in a church, and when shooting into the sun. Otherwise I have fallen in love with it and can’t wait to shoot more. Hilsen en norrbagge 😉 og en ny sub 👌🏻👍🏻
I just bought this lens and so far I can say it has delivered as I hoped, so this lens will always find a place in my photo bag! Cheers from your neighboring country Denmark
Have you tried it with backlit shots? Just want to know hows the contrast in these situations. If it does good, then there's no point purchasing the GM especially for enthusiast like me.
Reflexes like a cat! Good save. Great review too. Straight to the point. Definitely getting this lens for my portrait photography. Cheers Peter. Congrats on the 4k subs too. Many more to come. .
brooooo i liked the intro that was so cool. guess what, im getting the 35mm after i saw ur review! i got to test it out and the AF is surprisingly good! maybe its because the one i tested was rokinon but they're supposed to be the same. but it worked great And this channel is growinggg yesterday it was at 4k now its 4.1k! was the troll shot on the tamron?
Peter ... I've only been a subscriber for about a week or so ... but i gotta tell you ... you are both informative & hilarious ... plus, your English is practically "Abba" perfect ... finally, you tell that gorgeous Wife of yours she is not only a Fox but a Saint for putting up with your failure to remember to bring the baby's formula with you on Holiday ... and she's apparently not only the perfect Model for you to shoot, but one Helluva Fisherman to boot ... Bart
btw ... when you getta chance, please review the Samyang/ Rokinon 14/ 2.8 FE AF ... and the Laowa Venus 15/4.0 FE Macro-Shift ... both are pretty unique ...
Did the lens get updated to the latest firmware? I heard that fixes some problems. I wanted this lens but I got a great deal on the Sony 85mm 1.8 with a Godox v860ii flash for less than the cost of this one. Missing out on the 1.4 but I'll survive lol.
Thinking about buying this lens. Apologies for the noob question but it's just to check - as the lens doesn't have a manual focus switch, i would be able to use manual focus through turning it off on my camera and then using the focus ring on the lens?
I'm not sure about the video focus test. Sony lens focus on black box and light background and the Samyang is focusing on light box and light background. The focus test must be done with the same setting. What do you think?
I'm so confused between Samyang 85 1.4 and Sony 85 1.8. for a7iii Is the difference between the two massive? I prefer going with native sony glass but then f1.4... at this price is just unbeatable... Can you suggest the best option? Please
speaking of the tamron 28-75. I’m torn between getting the tamron 28-75 vs the 85mm 1.4 art. I’ll use it both for photography and videography. If i’ll choose the 85, i’m going to buy a 35 too. What do you think? Thanks!
I don’t discredit what peter is saying cause that would be a great set up. The 35/85 will probably serve you better though. I have found that I am usually 40mm or below or 75 on the long end. Most people usually don’t shot at the between focus but like the ease of not moving.
@@jamesjackson4264 why would he have to carry two cameras though? The tamron is great and the 85 is great. I never felt the need for a 35 since I bought it, but I did feel a need for the 85! But great to have some more input 😊👍
Peter Lindgren I was thinking from the event/wedding point of view. The lower f stop works in darker places. You would have a lens on both cameras. 35/85, two zooms, or a combination of both. That way you don’t miss a shot. Outside of that I am shooting on one body.
Peter Lindgren or maybe you could compare the flare resistance (with the GM) and add this info to the description of the video. It would be really helpful 👍
I saw your review last week and bought this lens for portraits. But I'm noticing the lens struggles with Eye AF when at F1.4 and it only gets better at F2 and above. Is this something firmware related (so fixable with update) or should I return it?
I haven't had any issues with it myself and the Eye AF works great for me. I'd recommend updating (apparently a lot improved in v04) or asking for another copy!
@@PeterLindgren1 can you please take some more shots and some vertical ones. Will you post them in this video description or new video? I will subscribe. Soem city/urban portrait style shots maybe with lights etc
Hello, I heard that this lens have a problem with flaring. Not sure if you ever been taking portraits where the sun would be like on the side of a subject that you are shooting but what is your opinion? Ever had issues with lens flare?
@@markdbey Just found one article complaining about this. The lens makes flares even in interior from a light source or during cloudy day. Thats not really good. Thanks :)
I have the Canon version (AF 85mm 1.4 EF). I really like the lens, though I don't shoot video. The design/formula is different too between Sony and Canon/Nikon; I heard the Sony variant offers much better edge to edge sharpness. The autofocus on mine is excellent; it is faster than many of my other lenses.
I think there was a firmware update that helped the autofocus in video BUT not sure.... might be confusing it with a Tamron. Anyway if there is a firmware update since this video please test and advise of impact in comments and pin the comment thank you!!! (You need their $50 dock to do update)
Awesome review. Was wondering why all youtube videos are for sony camera only. I wanted to see a nikon review of this lens. But yeah cool speaking language at the end although i don't know what it means.
Stupid question, but would anyone use a 85mm for video on a regular basis? I'm not referring to the occasional video you shoot when you have it on anyway.
Not stupid at all! Well yeah, it does give you a really nice looking background compression that will give your videos a more professional looking result. And it's also good if you need a bit of reach in your videos! I'm shooting a lot of b roll using my Batis 85 lens :)
you must update the firmware to version 4.0 where the AF has been greatly improved in photography and video more than anything, I'm sure you must have version 1.0 that comes from stock
@@dlwsblancaflor7078 I do not have it, I have the sony 1.8 but I am very interested in selling and buying this samyang because it looks very good, I have the firmware update station since I have the 14mm, 35mm and 50mm I would only miss this 85mm
Thank you for excellent review! I got my copy of this 85mm lens few days ago. I have been having trouble with AF from the beginning. Everything seems to be ok when shooting, AF focus fast and tracks eye very well. However when I look at the pictures at my computer, about 75% of the shots are slightly out of focus. Shots where I used eye-AF, subjects eye is actually out of focus, and the tip of the nose starts to be in focus. This is always the case, lens seems to focus too close to the camera. Strange this is that AF-C seems to be doing better job than AF-S. Also when using DMF and manually correcting focus I'm successfully getting sharp and in focus pictures . No other lens I own does this... Have you stumbled across this kind of problem? I'm suspecting that I have a bad copy of this lens...
I had the exact same problem and It was really really pissing me off. I returned the lens to the seller and they sent it back to Samyang for diagnosis. I don't care if they send me a good copy or not, I had such a bad experience that I've put enough money aside to exchange this with a GM as soon as it arrives back to the seller.
awesome review, thank you, I mainly shoot stills so I don't care about video performance, so since it's better than Sony GM in that area, then the choice is simple :)
so for stills this is an absolute winner... great review Peter... & cool you passed the 4K I will not be getting this right now only because I have the Sony 85 F1.8 & im happy with it & im broke too..haha
I doubt it will outperform the Sony 1.8, so unless you absolutely need the small increase in light, the sony will prove much better. The weight and size, the manual override and dedicated button and being native, it’s a no brainer.
I just can’t trust samyang to make a focus by wire lens. I barely trust their manual lenses to not fall apart lol. Maybe they are upping their game though. Idk. Sigma used to be terrible, now I’d say they’re number 1 in photography right now. Zeiss is getting a run for their money these days lol. Also I love the whole weather sealing games. Like what about the lenses from the 60’s and earlier that are just fine. Also why does it cost companies more to include a couple of o rings that cost a fraction of a penny.
I really want to like this lens but I can't get over how brown/yellowish everything looks in comparison videos. Similarly, background blur looks comparatively dark and low contrast. Compared to the GM, but also all the other lenses in Dustin Abbott's shootout, I keep seeing: "Super sharp, super CA, affordable, soft but dull and dark bokeh, yellow wash, less contrast in general".
I use the Rokinon 14mm 2.8 AF for Video and its really good, provided you update to the latest firmware. The AF used to be bad with the A7R3 but after installing the latest firmware for both the camera and the lens, I've come to love it.
The only downside is bad AF in video? Everything else like the colours and sharpness is the same in video as well, isn’t it? If so, this is perfect for video too for serious video makers and not youtubers. Because we anyway use Manual focus 95% of the times. So yeah, this lens is insanely good for the price, Legendary Stuff.
@@ShutterKnack so are most iPhones. I don't subscribe to that particular line of reasoning. An item, especially a lens should stand on its own merits. Samyang would seem better by virtue of price (and associated implications) but I tried both briefly and Viltrox focus is noticeably snappier. Kind of threw a spanner in the works there. AND I can't do a true comparison since I'd have to ship the Viltrox (no local availability).
My dumbass is selling a Sigma 18-35 to get this, and I'm sure as hell this isn't gonna end well for me. Nonetheless, I want to take good portraits, so it's time to replace my short zoom for a few cheap primes I suppose
I think your Samyang sample or test process has some serious problem. From what I saw in other videos, this Samyang lens has great video focus performance.
![BEST cheap LENS! POV STREET PHOTOGRAPHY [85MM 1.4 SAMYANG]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wPzSR6nELl8/mqdefault.jpg)
4K subs! Thank you for the video so much it was really interesting!
I only want this lens for photos. Thank you for making this video. I was making myself crazy debating whether or not to buy this or the Sony. Since I only want it for photos (video performance is bad), YOU saved me a LOT of money!! Thanks, Pete!
I have this lens. Couple of things to point out: the casing is plastic not metal-a really tough plastic that looks metal but is still plastic. Also, once you load the v3 firmware, autofocus is amazing in both stills and video.
How is the autofocus in lowlight?
How does the lens render skin?
"The aluminum body, designed with precision by mechanical engineering specialists, has only three spaces in its basic design. Weather sealing covers even these small spaces to effectively protect the lens from dust and rain. This protective design enables users to capture the moment outdoors in any environment, providing the dependability you need to keep shooting."
From Samyang's website...
How do you update the firmware
@@cubstr7111 Oh wow, I missed a lot of these comments. Firmware update is via the usb dock, which is sold separately. Some retailers bundle it, though. I got mine from Adorama, and they have a sku with bundled dock for the same price as the lens by itself. Otherwise, I think the dock is $50. As for other comments. Autofocus in low light works fine. The autofocus on this lens isn't quite at the same level as Sony's high-end lenses, but it is pretty good and does not appear to degrade with normal loss of light. I have had no issues focusing the lens at golden hour or even at blue hour. You might have some slight misses where the eye is not in perfect focus, but that's more of a 1.4 issue than anything else. Skin is rendered just fine. Overall rendering from this lens is a little warm when shooting on auto white balance. As far as aluminum goes, I guess I was wrong. It feels and sounds like plastic, but hey, if Samyang says its aluminum, then I guess that's what it is.
Sold my 85mm 1.8 sony for this lens and Im very happy with it. Creamier bokeh and AF is excellent. The only downside is the color is slighty warmer so you get a yellow tint in your pics with the lens but you can change that in post.
How are you doing with now? Happy with samyang 85 f1.4?
This guy sold his toyota and bought a cheap korean Kia😂
@@putalamadre7497🤣😂🤣
Thanks for the review. I have been enjoying this lens since it came out. I use it purely for stills so I can't comment on video. Make sure you update the firmware to version 3 or above (v4 is out at the time of this comment) for better low light performance. I use it mainly at f1.4, 5.6 and 8 and it is very sharp wide open in the center. Love the rendering and contrast too. For better Bokeh, make sure to turn OFF e-front curtain shutter (EFCS) on the A7III/A7RIII, noticeable difference when shooting at high shutter speeds.
You're welcome!
Yeah, it was on version 3 when i tried it out. It's a great lens for sure!
Hello from Kyiv. Good review. I totally agree with you . For stills this lens is as good as the Sony GM (Well done Samyang) . This lens for its price point is excellent value and delivers. Bokeh is subjective with every lens. I think the bokeh is excellent with the Samyang 85mm as I do with the Tamron 28 to 75mm. Some people think that the bokeh on the Tamron is busy and swirly but I like it. Bokeh is a personal thing to each individual. Now to video. Yes it is terrible but I think it can be fixed with a software/firmware update but let us be honest and ask the question. How many people use an 85mm for videos? In general RUclipsrs and Vloggers prefer lenses less than 35mm. 85mm is classed as a telephoto prime. So I do not think that not being a great lens for video is a deal breaker. For stills it is punching above its class. This lens is aimed at portrait shooters and weddings. As with the 35mm these problems can be fixed with software and Samyang has stated they are working on this and will be ongoing. They have a 50mm F1.4 but my advice is stay well clear. No software will fix the problems with that lens only a complete redesign and rebuild so do not even bother with a review you will be wasting your time. All I can say is that every time Samyang bring out a new lens for the Sony FE system they just get better and better. Same as Tamron ( Sony owns part of Tamron by the way) they just get better and I am waiting to see how the new 17 to 28mm will perform. Tamron has also registered a patent for a 70 to 200mm and a 100 to 600 for the Sony FE system. When these will be launched is any ones guess but I hope soon because I want to test the 70 to 200 (perhaps it will be 75 to 200) against the Sony GM 70 to 200. Nice review and very entertaining.
I bought the Manual 85 MM F1.4 and it was a great price however I decided to return it and get the Autofocus for one of my Sony A3000 because I just realized that it would be better for me. The Manual one is a great quality so I have to assume this one will be as well. I don't do video with these cameras, strictly portrait photography so I am sure it will be great after your review.
Those saying it's plastic, it's not:
"The aluminum body, designed with precision by mechanical engineering specialists, has only three spaces in its basic design. Weather sealing covers even these small spaces to effectively protect the lens from dust and rain. This protective design enables users to capture the moment outdoors in any environment, providing the dependability you need to keep shooting."
From Samyang's website.
Just got my Samyang 85 about a week and just it yesterday in my wedding shoot yesterday, and what I see from the first results is great. I went for this one over the GM because of price and weight. I don’t need the buttons and rings on my lens and other things to accidentally fiddle with, so I like my lenses clean. I don’t do video either, so that’s not an issue for me, but I think the facial and eye detection is a bit weak in lower light situation as in a church, and when shooting into the sun. Otherwise I have fallen in love with it and can’t wait to shoot more. Hilsen en norrbagge 😉 og en ny sub 👌🏻👍🏻
GM is also tad weak in autofocus in low light
Man I have the Samyang for 3 days now and I am super pumped to try it outside once the quarantine is over :D You just hyped me again
How is that going so far?
did you update the firmware? it fixed the video AF on my 14mm
Andrew Deverel firmware for what?
@@DisHappah for the lens
I just bought this lens and so far I can say it has delivered as I hoped, so this lens will always find a place in my photo bag!
Cheers from your neighboring country Denmark
Have you tried it with backlit shots? Just want to know hows the contrast in these situations. If it does good, then there's no point purchasing the GM especially for enthusiast like me.
Fan, den här kanalen har allt! Snyggt!
Reflexes like a cat! Good save. Great review too. Straight to the point. Definitely getting this lens for my portrait photography. Cheers Peter. Congrats on the 4k subs too. Many more to come. .
Haha I know right! Skipped a heartbeat there. You should, it's awesome for the price. Thank you so much 🙌
07:07 I love how you were scared to drop your lens and nowadays you flip them with any problem !
Very nice video , can you please tell what camera you are using for filming this video? Thanks
One of the smartest and coolest RUclips out there.. Great going pal.. Loved the way you presented everything.
Thank you!
Hey Lindgren, have you had time, and the chance, to review the 85mm version II that recently came out?
Great video! $1000 more for GM?? I’d go with Samyang. Plus I’m not a pro and I just shoot photos of my family. Will this fit a A7ii?
Yes it'll fit the A7II! Good choice this lens for sure!
Thanks for replying back!!!
brooooo i liked the intro that was so cool. guess what, im getting the 35mm after i saw ur review! i got to test it out and the AF is surprisingly good! maybe its because the one i tested was rokinon but they're supposed to be the same. but it worked great And this channel is growinggg yesterday it was at 4k now its 4.1k! was the troll shot on the tamron?
Haha glad you liked it man, had some thoughts on what it should be like! Yeah we're growing like crazy!
Thank you for this video❤️, can you please suggest a best lense for video and photos for sony A73?
Great video thx. How about comparing this lens vs Sony 85f1.8?
Peter ... I've only been a subscriber for about a week or so ... but i gotta tell you ... you are both informative & hilarious ... plus, your English is practically "Abba" perfect ... finally, you tell that gorgeous Wife of yours she is not only a Fox but a Saint for putting up with your failure to remember to bring the baby's formula with you on Holiday ... and she's apparently not only the perfect Model for you to shoot, but one Helluva Fisherman to boot ... Bart
btw ... when you getta chance, please review the Samyang/ Rokinon 14/ 2.8 FE AF ... and the Laowa Venus 15/4.0 FE Macro-Shift ... both are pretty unique ...
Haha i just told her, she said thank you!
Glad you're enjoying the videos, trying my best to make them better each time!
The 14mm is already up!
The music that sounds on Sony 6400. All right that there is update for it? How do you update it? Do you update it through the lens or the camera?
Thank you so much, I really appreciate this information
freaking love your videos man!
that CRISPY video! any f1.4 lens is so fun to play with, but this one especially looks amazing!
Thanks! They sure are, it would be even more fun if it was having good video af.
Did the lens get updated to the latest firmware? I heard that fixes some problems. I wanted this lens but I got a great deal on the Sony 85mm 1.8 with a Godox v860ii flash for less than the cost of this one. Missing out on the 1.4 but I'll survive lol.
Yeah it is the latest update (3.0)! The 1.4 over the 1.8 is such a small difference that it barely will be noticable.
Good deal you got there!
@@PeterLindgren1 damn, that sucks that it has that video problem. sounds like I dodged an annoying issue. Yes, the Sony 85mm 1.8 is really awesome!
Thinking about buying this lens. Apologies for the noob question but it's just to check - as the lens doesn't have a manual focus switch, i would be able to use manual focus through turning it off on my camera and then using the focus ring on the lens?
Yep, exactly right !
4000+, Peter! Nice job! I look forward to more!
ps- I just made my camera/lens purchase with your Amazon links! Thanks!
Insane right!?
Oh you're too kind, thanks for the support Jonathan!
I'm not sure about the video focus test. Sony lens focus on black box and light background and the Samyang is focusing on light box and light background. The focus test must be done with the same setting. What do you think?
Planning on getting this in the spring. Thanks for the info.
Great review man, you covered everything I wanted to see. Thank you!
Thank you, glad i could help!
An honest review . You know that when both the pros and cons are listed in equal measure
I'm so confused between Samyang 85 1.4 and Sony 85 1.8. for a7iii
Is the difference between the two massive?
I prefer going with native sony glass but then f1.4... at this price is just unbeatable...
Can you suggest the best option? Please
Thanks for the review. Can you say something about Coma when shooting stars?
i like your honest review man .
speaking of the tamron 28-75. I’m torn between getting the tamron 28-75 vs the 85mm 1.4 art. I’ll use it both for photography and videography. If i’ll choose the 85, i’m going to buy a 35 too.
What do you think? Thanks!
Personally I'd buy the Tamron 28-75 and then a 85mm 1.8 so that you can get that extra reach that the tamron wont give you!
I don’t discredit what peter is saying cause that would be a great set up. The 35/85 will probably serve you better though. I have found that I am usually 40mm or below or 75 on the long end. Most people usually don’t shot at the between focus but like the ease of not moving.
Or not having to carry two cameras.
@@jamesjackson4264 why would he have to carry two cameras though? The tamron is great and the 85 is great. I never felt the need for a 35 since I bought it, but I did feel a need for the 85! But great to have some more input 😊👍
Peter Lindgren I was thinking from the event/wedding point of view. The lower f stop works in darker places. You would have a lens on both cameras. 35/85, two zooms, or a combination of both. That way you don’t miss a shot. Outside of that I am shooting on one body.
You should have added a section about flare and contrast in backlit situations. I heard that Samyang has some issues with this.
Might just do in future reviews! Thanks for the feedback!
Peter Lindgren or maybe you could compare the flare resistance (with the GM) and add this info to the description of the video. It would be really helpful 👍
bro you making the best reviews ever,ever bro
Haha thanks man!
Just got one a couple weeks ago for my Canon, my first DSLR. It sure does make me look like a better photographer than I am.
that was the best unboxing I've seen and I hate unboxings! so funny!
Thanks for this, I just bought one and not fully been out yet
I have a question plsssss answer... Is this photo and video quality same for manual one also and what's the difference in this and samyang 85mm t1.5
Could you update this review specially for video, and compare with samyang 75mm lens will be great! Thank you!!!
I saw your review last week and bought this lens for portraits. But I'm noticing the lens struggles with Eye AF when at F1.4 and it only gets better at F2 and above. Is this something firmware related (so fixable with update) or should I return it?
I haven't had any issues with it myself and the Eye AF works great for me. I'd recommend updating (apparently a lot improved in v04) or asking for another copy!
Hi there , How is the AF for photos as compared to the GM ?
Works great, basically the same!
Awesome review man! I love my Samyang lenses. You did a great job with this video. Kept me engaged right to the end!
Thanks man! That's awesome, fighting constantly against the audience retention here ;). The samyang lenses are awesome!
Do you have this same lens? Do you recommend it?
@@phittable Yes I have this lens and I shoot all my commercial work with this line of lenses. Very sharp and I am happy with it.
👍🏼 thanks for your response! I have a 50mm 1.8 for my A7ii, getting a 85mm 1.4 is it considered an upgrade?
@@phittable it is a gem
I just got my today. And the video does a good job focusing. I love it!!
SJYangProduction how bout auto focus in video?
Nice review, i love the reaction around 7:10 😄
Loved this moment! 7:07 hahaha :) Nice review, I hope you took some more image samples to show maybe in a galley
Haha! Thanks Orio, will see if I can snap some more shots before I gotta return it!
@@PeterLindgren1 can you please take some more shots and some vertical ones. Will you post them in this video description or new video? I will subscribe. Soem city/urban portrait style shots maybe with lights etc
Thumbnail game is on point
Thanks!
I was JUST about to comment the same! But... I already left a comment...😅
I own this lens and LOVE IT!! It has quicky become my favorite lens over my Sigma 135 art lens...😁
Awesome, I can see how it is a better choice than Sigma!
@@PeterLindgren1 The overall rendering... I mean it's just... 🤯
Hello, I heard that this lens have a problem with flaring. Not sure if you ever been taking portraits where the sun would be like on the side of a subject that you are shooting but what is your opinion? Ever had issues with lens flare?
@@SMOKEYoriginalHD I haven't had an issue at all.. but then again, I don't shoot into the sun very often...
@@markdbey Just found one article complaining about this. The lens makes flares even in interior from a light source or during cloudy day. Thats not really good. Thanks :)
Seems like the G master is just a punching bag for third parties, sigma also runs circles around it
This or the new 85 1.4 mark 2 that Samyang released last year?
I have the Canon version (AF 85mm 1.4 EF). I really like the lens, though I don't shoot video. The design/formula is different too between Sony and Canon/Nikon; I heard the Sony variant offers much better edge to edge sharpness. The autofocus on mine is excellent; it is faster than many of my other lenses.
I think there was a firmware update that helped the autofocus in video BUT not sure.... might be confusing it with a Tamron. Anyway if there is a firmware update since this video please test and advise of impact in comments and pin the comment thank you!!! (You need their $50 dock to do update)
I want this lens but a lot of peoples say the sony 85mm 1.8 is better even for videos?
Nice vid bud!
Awesome review. Was wondering why all youtube videos are for sony camera only. I wanted to see a nikon review of this lens. But yeah cool speaking language at the end although i don't know what it means.
I'm going to order the Samyang right now!!!
Order the ef one for me please :(
Stupid question, but would anyone use a 85mm for video on a regular basis? I'm not referring to the occasional video you shoot when you have it on anyway.
Not stupid at all! Well yeah, it does give you a really nice looking background compression that will give your videos a more professional looking result. And it's also good if you need a bit of reach in your videos! I'm shooting a lot of b roll using my Batis 85 lens :)
thanks for the information !!!
Bought it used $450ish. I wanna say great buy and can't wait to use it on my young toddler and new born son.
you must update the firmware to version 4.0 where the AF has been greatly improved in photography and video more than anything, I'm sure you must have version 1.0 that comes from stock
Ivan Herrera do you have it?
@@dlwsblancaflor7078 I do not have it, I have the sony 1.8 but I am very interested in selling and buying this samyang because it looks very good, I have the firmware update station since I have the 14mm, 35mm and 50mm I would only miss this 85mm
@@ivanherrera9399 Do you need the firmware station to upgrade or can you do it through the camera?
@@errolikalina1998 you need the station to be able to update, by means of the camera you can not do it
@@ivanherrera9399 How good is the eye AF in F1.4? In both normal and dark situation? I had one that I returned due to the eye AF issue
Awesome it
:) Love it Samyang lens
Great review
My next lens
Härlig kanal du har! :D
Tack, kul att du gillar den!
peter can you riview tokina 85mm for sony E please
How does it do with the eye detection of the a6400 and a7r ii and above?
Works ok, but wouldn't shoot portraits or anything similar with this lens anyways
Nice review 👍
Do I need the lens station to update the firmware for this lens? Or is there another way, through the camera maybe?
I think you need the lens station to upgrade but I'm not completely sure...
Excellent as always Peter! 🙌 It would be interesting if you also made reviews of Sigma's Art line 👌
Thank you so much!
Yeah that would be interesting, maybe in the future!
Hi I have samyang 85 1.4 for canon ef can I use it to sony body using mc11 adapter?
I am looking for a 24 ish mm or under lens that is weather sealed. Do you have any recommendations?
Highly recommend the 24mm GM lens, it's fantastic!
What do you think about this lens vs the batis 85?
Coming a video comparing all 4 85mm lenses 🙌
Thank you for excellent review! I got my copy of this 85mm lens few days ago. I have been having trouble with AF from the beginning. Everything seems to be ok when shooting, AF focus fast and tracks eye very well. However when I look at the pictures at my computer, about 75% of the shots are slightly out of focus. Shots where I used eye-AF, subjects eye is actually out of focus, and the tip of the nose starts to be in focus. This is always the case, lens seems to focus too close to the camera. Strange this is that AF-C seems to be doing better job than AF-S. Also when using DMF and manually correcting focus I'm successfully getting sharp and in focus pictures . No other lens I own does this... Have you stumbled across this kind of problem? I'm suspecting that I have a bad copy of this lens...
You're welcome!
I didn't have any issues with focusing not being spot on. I used Eye AF fro all my shots almost and it was dead on.
I had the exact same problem and It was really really pissing me off. I returned the lens to the seller and they sent it back to Samyang for diagnosis. I don't care if they send me a good copy or not, I had such a bad experience that I've put enough money aside to exchange this with a GM as soon as it arrives back to the seller.
Great review!!
Thank you!
awesome review, thank you, I mainly shoot stills so I don't care about video performance, so since it's better than Sony GM in that area, then the choice is simple :)
Thanks! Indeed it is
so for stills this is an absolute winner... great review Peter... & cool you passed the 4K
I will not be getting this right now only because I have the Sony 85 F1.8 & im happy with it & im broke too..haha
It sure is. Yeah, it's insane!
Haha, no need to buy this yet, but might be good to know for the future!
I doubt it will outperform the Sony 1.8, so unless you absolutely need the small increase in light, the sony will prove much better. The weight and size, the manual override and dedicated button and being native, it’s a no brainer.
I just can’t trust samyang to make a focus by wire lens. I barely trust their manual lenses to not fall apart lol. Maybe they are upping their game though. Idk. Sigma used to be terrible, now I’d say they’re number 1 in photography right now. Zeiss is getting a run for their money these days lol.
Also I love the whole weather sealing games. Like what about the lenses from the 60’s and earlier that are just fine. Also why does it cost companies more to include a couple of o rings that cost a fraction of a penny.
That epic unboxing though
I really want to like this lens but I can't get over how brown/yellowish everything looks in comparison videos. Similarly, background blur looks comparatively dark and low contrast. Compared to the GM, but also all the other lenses in Dustin Abbott's shootout, I keep seeing: "Super sharp, super CA, affordable, soft but dull and dark bokeh, yellow wash, less contrast in general".
Waiting for your review of the new Sigma 24-70 f2.8 DG DN for Sony.
Can you revisit this with the latest firmware update?
It is so odd that the gm aster lenses seem to fall behind on autofocus despite their price tag. At least the primes for some reason.
It sure is!
Are their wide lenses any good.
I use the Rokinon 14mm 2.8 AF for Video and its really good, provided you update to the latest firmware. The AF used to be bad with the A7R3 but after installing the latest firmware for both the camera and the lens, I've come to love it.
Haven't tried any myself!
I would buy Gmaster lense because it costs more..
Hi peter ! Can someone tell me if its possible to use the focus ring as aperture ring ?
The only downside is bad AF in video? Everything else like the colours and sharpness is the same in video as well, isn’t it? If so, this is perfect for video too for serious video makers and not youtubers. Because we anyway use Manual focus 95% of the times. So yeah, this lens is insanely good for the price, Legendary Stuff.
Well no, the Focus by wire is not accurate and it wont give you a smooth and precise operation when using it unfortunately. Otherwise, great!
@@PeterLindgren1 oh! I see now. Thanks for the reply. Surely have to look somewhere else now!
Did you update to newest firmware?
I wish Samyang would make this lens and the 14mm 2.8 for the Nikon Z mount cameras :'(
Torn between this and the Viltrox 1.8. Ideas???!!!
Ruta Emilija always go for lens if you can afford it. Samyang 85mm. Plus Viltrox is made in CCP China
@@ShutterKnack so are most iPhones. I don't subscribe to that particular line of reasoning. An item, especially a lens should stand on its own merits. Samyang would seem better by virtue of price (and associated implications) but I tried both briefly and Viltrox focus is noticeably snappier. Kind of threw a spanner in the works there. AND I can't do a true comparison since I'd have to ship the Viltrox (no local availability).
nice keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
My dumbass is selling a Sigma 18-35 to get this, and I'm sure as hell this isn't gonna end well for me. Nonetheless, I want to take good portraits, so it's time to replace my short zoom for a few cheap primes I suppose
if i didnt get the sony 85, i would have gotten this lens :)
I think your current choice is good enough!
@@PeterLindgren1 hahah true that but i was saying if they did not bring that lens out
Nice Review !!
For a muscle head 💪💪💪
JK....
Best Regards, Rick
Kind of a good review 😎
I also like dramatics, sometimes.
Well, as a videographer, I use MF on 99,9% of my time, so... would this lens be good for video?
Chris JAZ it is focus by wire.......
No, in that case i'd go for the GM lens for sure!
Got it! Thank you guys!
I think your Samyang sample or test process has some serious problem. From what I saw in other videos, this Samyang lens has great video focus performance.