if you like this video, you will love my previous lens comparison where i demonstrate the differences between three popular fixed focal lengths: a 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. WATCH HERE: ruclips.net/video/iSj5IQ_1gbc/видео.html
Jessica, can I just say that it’s so nice to see a photography RUclipsr who shoots diverse models. I get a lot of inspiration from your shoots, because you shoot with REAL PEOPLE and not just picture perfect models.
In my opinion the 85 is more flattering on the face. The 135 seems magnify the face causing it to appear larger and rounder. Full body shots with the 135 have a cool perspective.
Love this ! I was initially saving to get the 85mm but saw this vid and now love the 135mm. You really break down the differences and make it plain to see. Will be saving for the 135mm now :)
I use an 85mm f/1.4 Nikkor and a 135mm f/2 Nikkor for portraits with full-frame cameras. Love the 135mm for tight face portraits. Love them both for half-length and head & shoulder portraits.
I loved this breakdown! I recently got my 42.5 4/3 lens so this walkthrough of the 85mm gave me some good ideas and a better understanding of the need for a 135mm
Great tutorial as always. I own an 85mm 1.8 and love it so much for portraits... However, I shoot with a half frame dslr, so my 85mm acts like a 100mm more or less. That’s kind of finding a happy middle between the 85 and the 135mm!
Perfect timing! I’m just getting back into photography and only have my standard 18-55 mm. Trying to figure out what would be best for portraits. Appreciate you, your help and your channel. Sending you good vibes and positivity!
@@GratefulSol wow that's the best one out the 50's too. I always pull my 50 out for that amazing sharpness and blurred background. Takes amazing Pinterest shots.
I own the Zeiss 135mm2 for my Z6/Z7 bodies and with the EVF and focus peaking shooting manual is much easier for quick focus. Hard to beat the bokeh and sharpness of this lens. Great for 3/4 and head/shoulder shots. I have a 85/1.8 as well.
@@JJ-vp3bd I sold my Zeiss 135/2 and purchased the Sigma 135/1.8. I also own the new S line Nikon 85/1.8 for my Z7/Z6 bodies. If I had to choose 1 of those lenses I would buy the Sigma 135/1.8. Hard to go wrong with either so a difficult choice. If money is a concern then the cheaper one would work. Can't lose either way.
Your video by far was the most helpful to me! I have been using a 50mm for a couple of years now for my personal modeling page on IG and know its time I expand my collection. You have completely convinced me to get the 135!! I also have to thank you for sharing KEH with us, you have saved me so much money AS WELL as my paranoia on how the product will perform being used! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Everyone go like this video!!
Whilst, I love 135mm and have the Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO Sonnar and Fujifilm 90mm f/2, I really wouldn't recommend them over an 85mm for a second lens. The issue is versatility. Whilst I love the 135mm and prefer the compression you get from the lens, the added distance, does become a bit of an issue on fuller length portrait shots, both in terms of communicating with your subject and when using the lens in tighter spaces like a studio. If someone is a Nikon user, I would recommend the Nikkor 105mm f/1.4e, as a compromise lens between the 85mm and 135mm (I prefer it to the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 just because of the weight difference) and there are various other 105mm lenses available at f/2-f/2.8 for various systems.
But if you already own two bodies and the 50mm F1.2 then getting the 85 would be stupid. 135 is the ticket. Deploy the 50 1.2 and 125 1.8 at the same time.
thank you for another great video! after seeing you stand across the street for a full body i knew telephoto wasn’t for me lol. the results are so dreamy though!
The 135mm is great for events and weddings. Gives you that nice distance but makes it look like you’re standing right in front of the couple or guest. The 85mm, specially the sigma version is a super heavy lens. If you’re shooting weddings I would say go with the 135mm. Lighter lens and you get great results.
Thanks for sharing. That was a very useful comparison. It was particularly helpful to see the standing distances compared. I am thinking the 135 will offer the best advantage for me, given that I already have a 50mm and a 24-70.
So for the last 2 days I have been contemplating between the 85 1.4 and 135 1.8 Sony G Master. The rest photo of the full body shot at 6:20...and what you said at the end 12:30 "if you have a 35 go for the 85, and if you have the 50 go for the 135" - seals the deal. Thank you Jessica. I also got the 24-70 and 70-180 F2.8. Would the prime at 135 be noticeably better than the zoom lens at 135?
135mm blurs the backround more even with close proximity with the subject (eg. Wall, gate, bushes etc) An 85mm 1.4 is no match for the 135mm 1.8 outdoors
The biggest advantage from primes are that they are way brighter because they have a larger aperture (the f number the lowest is the biggest). You can shot in low light with better quality and the aperture affect also the background blur know also as bokeh. The bokeh is the reason number one why you want primes for professional work
hey i'm on a budget but i love good quality lens i was at a wedding and the photographer was taking wonderful pictures with this lens. i told him i want a camera lens that takes great pictures and he said your best bet is to buy this camera lens and he told me to buy the 10-18mm lense as well. so let me asked you can i take any picture i want with the 135mm lens or this lens is only for taking portraits. i love taking pictures of everything i want to just have 2 lens there's no need to have 3 and 4 lens i want one camera lens that can do everything or if i need two lens then i will do that but i want my pictures to be nice and sharp
Hello, is the CANON 135MM F/2 L USM EF MOUNT LENS the same as the one you reviewed?.... just because it was stated that the 135 only comes in manual but the one I found states auto focus? ... thanks so much!
I personally prefer the 85mm because I shoot portraits with both full frame and crop sensor Sony mirrorless cameras. The 85mm is more usable on the crop body since the equivalent focal length is 112.5 mm which is still a viable focal length. The 135mm is a bit too long for a cop camera. However, I do use a few 135mm legacy lenses for theeir distinct renditions...
5:15 You're telling me that the composition of your shot is based on your focal length? That's plain out wrong. It's only true if you're into landscape or architecture when you can't come closer. Still a good video.
Jessica Whitaker I think he basically means that during your intro and any other time you’re talking to the camera, we can only hear you through one earbud instead of both :) hope that helps!
Horrible color, and there is nothing beautiful about any of this. Framing a plus size girl with enough dead space for a group is not serving the content. Blown, over exposed landscape is no pass for lousy framing. If the subject's head was in the same place in the frame relative to the markers in the background and the edges there would be little difference between the full length images. The compression aspects of 135 is lost on a a plus size subject wearing a black sail. I stopped watching there. Your cuteness in real life is swell and engaging but the work is problematic from both editorial and academic perspectives.
if you like this video, you will love my previous lens comparison where i demonstrate the differences between three popular fixed focal lengths: a 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. WATCH HERE: ruclips.net/video/iSj5IQ_1gbc/видео.html
Great job, I like how you covered all the key points needed to decide which lens is to get. Thanks for sharing
Aw thank you, so happy to hear you enjoyed!
Jessica, can I just say that it’s so nice to see a photography RUclipsr who shoots diverse models. I get a lot of inspiration from your shoots, because you shoot with REAL PEOPLE and not just picture perfect models.
aw thank you so much!
You sound like a snowflake for making such a racist comment
In my opinion the 85 is more flattering on the face. The 135 seems magnify the face causing it to appear larger and rounder. Full body shots with the 135 have a cool perspective.
Love this ! I was initially saving to get the 85mm but saw this vid and now love the 135mm. You really break down the differences and make it plain to see. Will be saving for the 135mm now :)
To me, the 135mm does better with full body shots. The half body and close ups are a bit boring because of how little background is included.
I've been waffling between 85mm and 135mm, not knowing why to choose 85mm. Your comment is insightful, thx.
I use an 85mm f/1.4 Nikkor and a 135mm f/2 Nikkor for portraits with full-frame cameras. Love the 135mm for tight face portraits. Love them both for half-length and head & shoulder portraits.
I loved this breakdown! I recently got my 42.5 4/3 lens so this walkthrough of the 85mm gave me some good ideas and a better understanding of the need for a 135mm
I think they are both great but I love the bokeh in 135mm
right!
Both epic. I use the 85 1.2 L and Canon 135 L for landscapes. Nice video.
that is so awesome! and thank you!
@@JessicaWhitaker Loved my canon 135 2.0 EF! Amazing shots
Great tutorial as always. I own an 85mm 1.8 and love it so much for portraits... However, I shoot with a half frame dslr, so my 85mm acts like a 100mm more or less. That’s kind of finding a happy middle between the 85 and the 135mm!
ohhh that is awesome!
Half frame frame?! What? What does that even mean??
Do you mean crop sensor?
Uff
You have what's called an APS-C sensor. Half of 100mm would mean you have a 50mm.
Rather, your 85mm is equivalent to a 135mm on your camera.
Perfect timing! I’m just getting back into photography and only have my standard 18-55 mm. Trying to figure out what would be best for portraits. Appreciate you, your help and your channel. Sending you good vibes and positivity!
Photography is super cool way to share your creativity. I find a nice 50mm is a great way to go for great portraits.
Zulf Photography I bought a 50mm 1.4 yesterday and have had so much fun with it.
@@GratefulSol wow that's the best one out the 50's too. I always pull my 50 out for that amazing sharpness and blurred background. Takes amazing Pinterest shots.
I own the Zeiss 135mm2 for my Z6/Z7 bodies and with the EVF and focus peaking shooting manual is much easier for quick focus. Hard to beat the bokeh and sharpness of this lens. Great for 3/4 and head/shoulder shots. I have a 85/1.8 as well.
would you choose 135 over 85? i dont to spend much
@@JJ-vp3bd I sold my Zeiss 135/2 and purchased the Sigma 135/1.8. I also own the new S line Nikon 85/1.8 for my Z7/Z6 bodies. If I had to choose 1 of those lenses I would buy the Sigma 135/1.8. Hard to go wrong with either so a difficult choice. If money is a concern then the cheaper one would work. Can't lose either way.
Your video by far was the most helpful to me! I have been using a 50mm for a couple of years now for my personal modeling page on IG and know its time I expand my collection. You have completely convinced me to get the 135!! I also have to thank you for sharing KEH with us, you have saved me so much money AS WELL as my paranoia on how the product will perform being used! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Everyone go like this video!!
Whilst, I love 135mm and have the Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO Sonnar and Fujifilm 90mm f/2, I really wouldn't recommend them over an 85mm for a second lens. The issue is versatility. Whilst I love the 135mm and prefer the compression you get from the lens, the added distance, does become a bit of an issue on fuller length portrait shots, both in terms of communicating with your subject and when using the lens in tighter spaces like a studio.
If someone is a Nikon user, I would recommend the Nikkor 105mm f/1.4e, as a compromise lens between the 85mm and 135mm (I prefer it to the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 just because of the weight difference) and there are various other 105mm lenses available at f/2-f/2.8 for various systems.
But if you already own two bodies and the 50mm F1.2 then getting the 85 would be stupid. 135 is the ticket. Deploy the 50 1.2 and 125 1.8 at the same time.
thank you for another great video! after seeing you stand across the street for a full body i knew telephoto wasn’t for me lol. the results are so dreamy though!
you are so welcome!!
i loved this video and these images are so beautiful! i have never seen the 135mm being used before and i would love to use it one day
ah i am so glad to hear it!
on the 85mm I see a lot of shots with like a white light on the bottom and corners of the frames. I wonder why? great examples by the way.
Amazing video great info I’m still new I love both leans do you think the 85 mm is a upgrade from 50mm
The 135mm is great for events and weddings. Gives you that nice distance but makes it look like you’re standing right in front of the couple or guest.
The 85mm, specially the sigma version is a super heavy lens. If you’re shooting weddings I would say go with the 135mm. Lighter lens and you get great results.
Thanks you for sharing. I have both 135 and 85. It helps make a better comparison and choice of lens to use if I am in studio or location.
That was an absolutely wonderful video presentation!
Thank you so much😊
Thanks for sharing. That was a very useful comparison. It was particularly helpful to see the standing distances compared. I am thinking the 135 will offer the best advantage for me, given that I already have a 50mm and a 24-70.
Thanks, you should do a video explain the camera settings, great job
You really have nice looking models. Great work !!!
thank you!
Which lens would you recommend for beginners?🥰
So for the last 2 days I have been contemplating between the 85 1.4 and 135 1.8 Sony G Master. The rest photo of the full body shot at 6:20...and what you said at the end 12:30 "if you have a 35 go for the 85, and if you have the 50 go for the 135" - seals the deal. Thank you Jessica.
I also got the 24-70 and 70-180 F2.8. Would the prime at 135 be noticeably better than the zoom lens at 135?
Great video! Thanks, Jessica!
you're so welcome!
Thanks for a great video Jessica! You did a good job explaining the differences with some beautiful photographs too! Fantastic job :)
135mm blurs the backround more even with close proximity with the subject (eg. Wall, gate, bushes etc) An 85mm 1.4 is no match for the 135mm 1.8 outdoors
Is it just me or the volume was high then low then high again??
Nice shots! More details o the exposure settings would be nice.
Love this video and comparison. A few years later , now, what do you think of the rf 85 1.2, it's so much bigger abd heavier than the 85 1.2
"PRIME" example , nice haha
Good advice at the end. 👍🏾
thank you so much!
I have a 85mm 1.8, but wondering if I should add a 135mm 1.8. (answered my question @ 6:14)
85 is trash... 50 1.2 / 135 1.8 on two cameras together destroys everything in sight
Can you do a " what's in my camera backpack" video? I would love to watch that!
I always enjoy whats in my bag videos too its so fastinating to see what gear others have..
yes! i have one up i shared a few weeks ago :)
check out my channel, i recently uploaded one! :)
Very valuble
Nice comparision
Loved your video! Please tell me what type of dog you have???😍
yo should use a 135 2.0 or 1.8f version to do a nicer comparison between both focal lengths I think.
what would the disadvantage of just having a zoom lens
That's a great point, I think from my experience with primes you just don't get the same sharp snappy look from an equivalent length in zoom.
The biggest advantage from primes are that they are way brighter because they have a larger aperture (the f number the lowest is the biggest). You can shot in low light with better quality and the aperture affect also the background blur know also as bokeh. The bokeh is the reason number one why you want primes for professional work
What camera are you using love? I clicked the link in the description but it would not load for me
Awesome!... Thank you for sharing!
hey i'm on a budget but i love good quality lens i was at a wedding and the photographer was taking wonderful pictures with this lens. i told him i want a camera lens that takes great pictures and he said your best bet is to buy this camera lens and he told me to buy the 10-18mm lense as well. so let me asked you can i take any picture i want with the 135mm lens or this lens is only for taking portraits. i love taking pictures of everything i want to just have 2 lens there's no need to have 3 and 4 lens i want one camera lens that can do everything or if i need two lens then i will do that but i want my pictures to be nice and sharp
what a great comparison , thanks very much! im ordering a 135 based on this vid !
How often do you use auto mode when taking pictures?
GDLENS like never? You at least want to be at aperture priority/mode to control the aperture
Thanks! Gonna sell my 85mm1.8G nikon to buy 135 f2 dc nikon 😊
Hello, is the CANON 135MM F/2 L USM EF MOUNT LENS the same as the one you reviewed?.... just because it was stated that the 135 only comes in manual but the one I found states auto focus? ... thanks so much!
hi, no it is not
the canon 135 is not heavy i dont know about the zeiss
Sony 135mm 1.8 GM !
i most like your video footage
thanks!
i enjoyed this video alot. but not so much for keh.com $192 for nikon d4 hahaha.
Those who are passionate portrait photographers will love 200mm f2 the most
Then 135mm
105mm next
85mm
75mm
56mm
50mm
35mm the last
I personally prefer the 85mm because I shoot portraits with both full frame and crop sensor Sony mirrorless cameras. The 85mm is more usable on the crop body since the equivalent focal length is 112.5 mm which is still a viable focal length. The 135mm is a bit too long for a cop camera.
However, I do use a few 135mm legacy lenses for theeir distinct renditions...
Picture in 2.53 clearly showing 135 is the best
#jessica Thanks Again I'm so glad you make this kind a video Thank you
please keep it up ♥
you are so welcome, thanks for watching + commenting!
@@JessicaWhitaker 😊 its our pleasure you doing hard work for us
and you teach so good
I'm so inspired from you so thank you again 😊
give me somethiiing
Jesus Christ Marie, they're minerals!
5:15 You're telling me that the composition of your shot is based on your focal length? That's plain out wrong. It's only true if you're into landscape or architecture when you can't come closer. Still a good video.
that is not what i said. at 5:15 i am showing how the different focal lengths handle the backdrop
i have no money
Jesus Christ Marie! They are minerals!
Seazcv ?
@@JessicaWhitaker You look like Marie Schrader from Breaking Bad.
Your voice is only in mono... Face-palm.
Rafael Santoja ?
Jessica Whitaker I think he basically means that during your intro and any other time you’re talking to the camera, we can only hear you through one earbud instead of both :) hope that helps!
So you dont own them, and youre doing a review??? And you crate your dog??? meh
80-200 .........best for everybody
You're really silly, as you can change the lenses on the floor... Pffff
Horrible color, and there is nothing beautiful about any of this. Framing a plus size girl with enough dead space for a group is not serving the content. Blown, over exposed landscape is no pass for lousy framing. If the subject's head was in the same place in the frame relative to the markers in the background and the edges there would be little difference between the full length images. The compression aspects of 135 is lost on a a plus size subject wearing a black sail. I stopped watching there. Your cuteness in real life is swell and engaging but the work is problematic from both editorial and academic perspectives.
U must be fun at parties
U talk all that smack but where is the content ? Show your work. Lets see what u got :)