I have shied away from the 85 but took it out for really the first full day and I have to say I am starting to love this lens for street photography. Wish I would have ventured out sooner
The result counts. One shouldn’t care about rules, if what you’re doing feels right for you. But I have two reasons I prefer wider lenses for street photography: street photography should integrate surroundings. Regarding shyness: I think somehow if we see a picture, we see and feel how close the photographer was and it gives the feeling of being part of the situation. If you’re using a 85mm, the viewer kind of sees the distance between you and your subject. Maybe you should try a GR and get close. In my experience far easier than with your Sony or even the X100. But again: do what feels right for you.❤
The 85mm for me is more of a artistic choice and I love both the wider focal lengths and the tighter. All serve different purposes. The beauty of photography :) 📸
Saul Leiter used the 85mm focal length for his photography. Professor Hines currently prefers this focal length for his street photography. Some people consider using a telephoto length for street photography as creepy. It certainly prevents you from communicating with your subject. I prefer the 35,40 and 50mm focal lengths my favorite. I like that these focal lengths don’t give you compression of the background and makes for a more interesting image. The 28mm focal length is too wide for me. I have to get too close to the subject for my comfort. I also have to be more aware of what is at the edge of the frame. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I've shot a decent amount of street with an 85mm and it definitely offers a unique perspective. I don't always love it for street photography but I've managed to get some great street shots with an 85mm
I bought that as my second lens as well. The first time I used it, after exclusively using the 50 I was amazed by how much I had to step back. It's a neat lens though and I've always been happy with its performance.
Yes 85mm can be great for street photography. I use 14, 21, 24, 35, 55, 65, 85 (sometimes 110 and 135)mm Lenses, either with one Camera and one Lens or with two Cameras with a wide angle Lens on one Camera and a short tele on the other Camera, last time i used 35 + 85mm, it could be any combination, in Göteborg I used 21 + 55mm with great result., my Camera have 61 megapixels, so I can very fast use the APSC mode to crop, in that way with one Camera and one Lens I have "two" focal length and "two" Cameras, with two Camera and two prime Lenses I have "four" focal length and "four" Cameras, great.
That Sony FE 85mm f1.8 is surprisingly good. I had one before I upgraded to the Sigma 85mm f1.4 ART and honestly, I did not see a ton of difference. Plus the weight is great.
Good video. I use 85 all the time for all kinds of stuff, one of my favorites. Just enough to get a little closer, cut unwanted distractions and super sharp.
For a long time I only did street photography with 31.5mm (21mmn on APS/C), and now, based on your recommendation, I'm going to try out the 55mm 1.8 on full frame. This will take a lot of practice so the 85mm will be another challenge. I will tell you about my experiences in the next few weeks and months.
Great images! The 85mm allows for a different composition than what the fixed 35 look on the Fuji x100V. BTW would you recommend the Sony A7CR or Fuji XH2 as a primary camera?
Thank you for sharing your photos with 85mm. Stunning images! Yes I’ll try 85 mm. When I went through my street photos from the last months I noticed that many of my favourites where at 75mm (I used a zoom on my Nikon). It sounds so fun to experiment with different focal lengths.
@@hipster_cph When I cropp 50 2.5 or 55 1.8 to APS-C mode I get about 75mm. I do not have a 75mm lens. It`s not as tight as 85mm and I have it on when I need it.
I have just been enriched with an 85/1.8 (Viltrox) which I am very much looking forward to using, both for street and portrait. I've used my 105/2.8 before, but it's just long enough for my taste. If I am not successful with it, it is only my own fault, as my camera (Nikon Z8) has a unique focusing system that can handle all the challenges I'll be facing in the street genre. And then I just want to praise your channel, which I just became aware of. And it is only an advantage that your videos are recorded in Copenhagen, which I live quite close to.
Thanks Peter. I’m sure you will come to love the 85mm. It’s my favourite focal length 📸 I’ve been wanted to try out the 105 for a looong time :) Og København er en fantastisk by for os der elsker Street photography 📸
@@hipster_cph I think 105mm is a bit too long for street, 85mm fits much better, or even 50mm, but the 85 suits my shyness better ;-). My 105mm only goes down to f/2.8 (Nikon's macro lens), which gives reasonable bokeh, but the 85mm f/1.8 is somewhat better in that regard.
Fuji has a 3rd party options for shooting street with a (Rokinon/Samyang) 75mm have you tried it. It’s light weight compared with the 85mm. Thank you 😊
I have shied away from the 85 but took it out for really the first full day and I have to say I am starting to love this lens for street photography. Wish I would have ventured out sooner
I had the same experience .. 85 is just so mesmerising for Street photography :)
The result counts. One shouldn’t care about rules, if what you’re doing feels right for you. But I have two reasons I prefer wider lenses for street photography: street photography should integrate surroundings. Regarding shyness: I think somehow if we see a picture, we see and feel how close the photographer was and it gives the feeling of being part of the situation. If you’re using a 85mm, the viewer kind of sees the distance between you and your subject. Maybe you should try a GR and get close. In my experience far easier than with your Sony or even the X100. But again: do what feels right for you.❤
The 85mm for me is more of a artistic choice and I love both the wider focal lengths and the tighter. All serve different purposes. The beauty of photography :) 📸
Saul Leiter used the 85mm focal length for his photography. Professor Hines currently prefers this focal length for his street photography. Some people consider using a telephoto length for street photography as creepy. It certainly prevents you from communicating with your subject.
I prefer the 35,40 and 50mm focal lengths my favorite. I like that these focal lengths don’t give you compression of the background and makes for a more interesting image. The 28mm focal length is too wide for me. I have to get too close to the subject for my comfort. I also have to be more aware of what is at the edge of the frame.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Interesting 👀 These days I like the 85mm for “artistic” street photos.
I’ve been wanting to try out the 40mm for a long time 📸
I've shot a decent amount of street with an 85mm and it definitely offers a unique perspective. I don't always love it for street photography but I've managed to get some great street shots with an 85mm
Sounds good 👌🏽📸
I’ve had similar experience with the 85mm.
I bought that as my second lens as well. The first time I used it, after exclusively using the 50 I was amazed by how much I had to step back. It's a neat lens though and I've always been happy with its performance.
Exactly my experience too :) 📸
Yes 85mm can be great for street photography. I use 14, 21, 24, 35, 55, 65, 85 (sometimes 110 and 135)mm Lenses, either with one Camera and one Lens or with two Cameras with a wide angle Lens on one Camera and a short tele on the other Camera, last time i used 35 + 85mm, it could be any combination, in Göteborg I used 21 + 55mm with great result., my Camera have 61 megapixels, so I can very fast use the APSC mode to crop, in that way with one Camera and one Lens I have "two" focal length and "two" Cameras, with two Camera and two prime Lenses I have "four" focal length and "four" Cameras, great.
Fantastic to have all the options of using different focal lengths and 61mp to go along with it 👌🏽📸
That Sony FE 85mm f1.8 is surprisingly good. I had one before I upgraded to the Sigma 85mm f1.4 ART and honestly, I did not see a ton of difference. Plus the weight is great.
Fully agree :)
Good video. I use 85 all the time for all kinds of stuff, one of my favorites. Just enough to get a little closer, cut unwanted distractions and super sharp.
Thanks. Yes on surface level this focal length seems basic but offers so much 🤩📸
For a long time I only did street photography with 31.5mm (21mmn on APS/C), and now, based on your recommendation, I'm going to try out the 55mm 1.8 on full frame. This will take a lot of practice so the 85mm will be another challenge. I will tell you about my experiences in the next few weeks and months.
Yes definitely let me know. I think the 55 is great. I for sure love it 👌🏽📸
Great images! The 85mm allows for a different composition than what the fixed 35 look on the Fuji x100V. BTW would you recommend the Sony A7CR or Fuji XH2 as a primary camera?
Thanks 🙏🏽
Sorry I can’t give recommendations. You have to figure out what matters most to you in terms of your needs vs willingness to pay for that.
Thank you for sharing your photos with 85mm. Stunning images! Yes I’ll try 85 mm. When I went through my street photos from the last months I noticed that many of my favourites where at 75mm (I used a zoom on my Nikon). It sounds so fun to experiment with different focal lengths.
Sounds great. I never used a 75mm and its been recommended a few times. Maybe I have to put it on the list of focal lengths I like to try :)
@@hipster_cph When I cropp 50 2.5 or 55 1.8 to APS-C mode I get about 75mm. I do not have a 75mm lens. It`s not as tight as 85mm and I have it on when I need it.
I have just been enriched with an 85/1.8 (Viltrox) which I am very much looking forward to using, both for street and portrait. I've used my 105/2.8 before, but it's just long enough for my taste. If I am not successful with it, it is only my own fault, as my camera (Nikon Z8) has a unique focusing system that can handle all the challenges I'll be facing in the street genre.
And then I just want to praise your channel, which I just became aware of. And it is only an advantage that your videos are recorded in Copenhagen, which I live quite close to.
Thanks Peter. I’m sure you will come to love the 85mm. It’s my favourite focal length 📸
I’ve been wanted to try out the 105 for a looong time :)
Og København er en fantastisk by for os der elsker Street photography 📸
@@hipster_cph I think 105mm is a bit too long for street, 85mm fits much better, or even 50mm, but the 85 suits my shyness better ;-). My 105mm only goes down to f/2.8 (Nikon's macro lens), which gives reasonable bokeh, but the 85mm f/1.8 is somewhat better in that regard.
Fuji has a 3rd party options for shooting street with a (Rokinon/Samyang) 75mm have you tried it. It’s light weight compared with the 85mm. Thank you 😊
Thank you for the tips. No I haven’t tried that specific focal length yet 👌🏽📸
@@hipster_cph hope you can make it soon! 🤞🏻
Can i ask what make and price is it
Please find the lens here: amzn.to/4cql6AS (aff. link)
I >just< got a Sony A7iii and the Sony 85mm f1.8 today. Like, an hour ago. This video hits me at the perfect time. :)
So nice to hear, and a nice setup. I’m sure you’ll love it 📸
I have one
Awesome 📸