Perfect Portrait Lens: Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Review
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2018
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In this video I try the Sony SEL85F18 85mm F/1.8-22 Medium-Telephoto Fixed Prime on my A6000 and A6500.
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I was seriously debating getting this lens, and then you uploaded a video about it... Thanks man!!!
Just arrived at my appartment, after a early morning golden hour trip on the island of rhodes... I love this lense more and more. Not only for portraits (for what I bought it for), but also for street photography. She is quite special, you have to walk and try a lot to find the perfect spot... but it‘s SO worth it.
Almost my favorite, only second to my Sony 70-300 G (which is twice the price and twice as big). She is for sure my favorite prime lense. Tack sharp, fast, great bokeh.
I'm just in love with this camera sony a6000 can't wait to get it
Thanks for the great review! I did like the fact that you displayed night/low light samples.
keep the good work!
I love love this lens too! Super sharp, fast focus, relatively small for FE, focus hold and autofocus toggle all for ~$600. This is pretty much the default lens on my a7r iii.
It's mainly used for street photography and taking pictures of my cats. The 80cm minimum focusing distance does make it unwieldy to use indoors, but I believe that's par for the course for 85mm focal length.
...I used to use a6000 and a6500, but the lack of fast zoom (like you mentioned in your tamron zoom video) forced me move away from Sony aps-C, even though I did love the a6xxx bodies.
Sure wish Sony would make more lenses similar to the value of 85mm f1.8. Imagine if sony had affordable quality 24mm 35mm 50mm primes!
The night shots looks really good. Thanks
Even 3 years later, this lens is still a beast. It's the first lens I bought and I don't regret it at all.
Thank you. I was one of those that asked you to do this review. I had the Canon 85 1.8 before and it was my favorite lens in that system. I will definitely be picking this one up within the next month. I want the Sigma 16 too but that's going to have to wait. I do way more portraiture.
Your review videos are very helpful, thank you, keep up the good work!
Ive took some fantastic portraits with this on my a6000 , I now use it on my a7riii where it is my bread & butter lens now... Fantastic piece of glass & the important thing it wont break the bank to get it..
*bread
haha.. thanks ive edited it now... BREAD & butter.... haha
How did you like it on the a6000
Been waiting for this review. Looks good!
I love the 135mm focal length for FF and also the 85mm, so this lens seem to be a dream for all Sony shooters.
Thank you for the review!
I have this lens I love it on my A6500! I live in San Antonio and we have been getting a lot of sun lately so I’ll be sure to be doing more outdoor portraits!! Thanks for this vid!
Thanks for this review (I was super interested in seeing this lens on a crop sensor and you did not disappoint)
Thanks for the video! I am looking forward to getting this for my A7II.
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I love your reviews, I’m planning on purchasing this l Lands before my little vacation. Thank you for the awesome reviews.
Thanks, I have been requesting/waiting for you to review this lens and you did a great job reviewing it. The background blur is sooo smooth and I can only imagine what it would look like on something like the a7iii. Keep up the great work.
I have been waiting for this review!
I've been using it for last a couple of months. Worth it. Price is very very good. Must have. Love to see your another review. Thanks~!
Simple, clear and useful review.
If you can get your hands on the 90mm 2.8 macro OSS, you should give that a try, I think you'd really like it. Focus isn't as fast being its a macro lens but the images are beautiful. It's a really heavy, solid piece of glass
Thx for the review, it reflects my impressions!
I'm using this lens for horse jumping and dressage photography on my A6300 for a few month - it has a perfect reach from the side of a normal sized track. I needed a fast lens (typical expo time is 1/1000 sec or less), the 1670z has been a bit slow and less sharp, the sel50 has been a bit short and I could not justify spending on GM glass.
One thing I've noticed: it might lose quite a bit of contrast when using wide open and slightly facing to the sun.
Had to pause the video & say I love all the sample shooting transitions. Spot on shooting with a very good looking model. That wide aperture got that mug shooting wonderfuly at night.
Love your videos. Keep putting out great content.
This combo is amazing!
just waiting for being delivered. trip to Copenhagen soon so great occasion to test it
I have had this lens for 6+ months. It has become my favorite lens. I have an A6500, an A7Rii, and an A7iii. I really like it better for portraits on the full frame, but I use it on the 6500 for photos and video often. It's so sharp!! I also have the 24-70 G-MASTER and I use this lens far more for portraits. I shot some senior pictures, graduation pictures, and prom pictures for clients during this end of the school year season, and while it was not the only lens I used, the pictures I got from it were perfect in every shoot I did. I almost bought the G-Master 85, but read several reviews of this lens and decided to try it as it is over $1000 cheaper. I am not disappointed in the least! It is the best lens for the money I've ever used. Great job.. and keep the videos coming.
Steven Boesky just curious how you like to use it on the crop body. Do you find it useful for isolating subjects in nature outdoors?
Lloyd with the crop factor in getting about 127mm. It can be a little long but I like the effects I get with it. I also really like how fast it is. And it's is sharp.. Really sharp..
Steven Boesky do you find it working better with the a6500? Or the a7rii? For video and portraits
Brilliant lens. Sharp, fast and with great autofocus. You get much more than you pay for.
Got it. I used it today (on my a6500) in a video. The focal length was great. It is a great lens to fill the focal length range. I have the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 (love it) and the Sony SEL35mm f/1.8. Also, the Sony FE 85mm F/1.8 (also full frame) I'm starting to leverage lenses towards a future a7III purchase. Why not? Still, the a6500 is my body for now.
How funny..I also have 3 lens same as you but with my a6600😁
@@2bethetraveller955 That's probably because there aren't many good APS-C lenses for Sony.
I am very new to sony, to photography and you are really a true guide. I take your words as benchmark.
Regards for all your efforts.
I was using a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 on my A6500 with the MC-11 adapter and really liked the focal length. However, this lens (not needing an adapter) is lighter in weight than the Canon + MC-11 combination. The AF is a lot better also and I have all of the Sony AF parameters available. Additionally, I just love the focus hold button which I reprogrammed to Eye AF.
This is, IMO, a pretty perfect portrait lens as you mention in your title. I am glad that you included images of your beautiful wife, This lens really flatters her great looks.
I can see that this lens will become one of my favorite lenses for the A6500 and any other Sony mirrorless camera I will get in the future,
Thanks man, for reviewing this beast. I’ve been looking to upgrade my kit, and you made me take the decision to buy it. I’ve actually been waiting for you to post a video about it, because you are thourough and on point with the reviews. Sample images looks great, and overall a fantastic job done by Sony. I also read that image-quality is not far by any means compared to the 85mm GM. Thanks again, love your work!
Make no mistake.. the GM is another league of smooth bokeh, subject separation (3dish pop) and of course more light gathering. I tested the 1.8 and batis and ended up spending the extra money on the GM. Still the 1.8 is great and best value/Performance Sony lens.
What a review MAN What a review...... Just Fantastic
I've been wanting this lens!
My favourite lens so far for the a6000 and a7❤️
This lens has definitely been on my mind, thanks for the video! What lens do you have now in total? Maybe an idea for a video ;)
This is exactly the video I was looking for! I've considered this lens for my a6000 now for a couple of weeks and thanks to you I've finally reached the conclusion that this is a lens I have to buy. Thank you for the great review :)
If I were you I would try it first. This review does not really show how far you have to be from someone to get a good shot. 85mm on a crop body is quite awkward to work with.... just wanted to warn you before you buy.
Haldor Asheim Hey i’m planning to get 85mm f/1.8 on my A6000 also. Great video!
Your videos are crisp and clear along with being very informative. Helped me quite a lot in buying my first Mirror-less Camera, Sony a6500; mostly to shoot my music videos and LIVE Jam sessions. What lens would you suggest for making music related videos, especially low-light, multiple instruments arrangements and live shows? Since I'm a bit new to this, would be grateful for the help.
Thanks very much! Keep 'em coming.
I have configured my A6500 so that the focus hold button initiates Eye-AG and on the A6400 I programmed the focus hold button to initiate AF. This is easier for me than back button AF.
This is the combo I use for Headshots right now.
yess finally thank you sir!
If you have a full frame this lens is a no brainer! For crop i recommend zeiss 55mm F1.8, which will act as 83mm for portraits. Or for easy money any legacy 50mm glass. :) Great portrait shots of your wife. Congrats!
i just got my a7 today with FE 50mm f1.8 and planning to buy this lens later. i hope that’d be good choice
I like your video and review, very useful tips
Great overview! Could you do a pixel peeping comparison between this on the Sony 50mm?
Love the videos man; you're one of the reasons I have the Sony 35 1.8 and the Sigma 16 1.4.
Unfortunately because I started photography using primes, zooms just don't seem to cut it - they just don't have that je ne sais quoi. I rented the new 18-135 recently and was really underwhelmed. Do you think this lens would be well-suited as a general long lens? I enjoy taking really candid street photos, and often you just can't get that unless the subject isn't aware of you. However, I also occasionally need a good long lens for landscape-style stuff. Thoughts?
I love this lens, so light, relatively small, well priced and such good image quality. Ah... worth owning!
Now I just need a bigger camera bag so it is always with me! I really need a camera bag that allows me to have a 35mm 50mm and 85mm with me.
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Please review the Samyang/rokinon 85mm f1.4! And keep the good work
127.5 mm and roughly f/2.5 equivalent is, as you said, just about perfect as a portrait lens outdoors on an APSC camera. The small form factor adds to its usefulness...
That's actually pretty damn awesome
Please review the new tamron 28-75 F2.8 Di III for sony E mount
Hello Arthur, can you make a comparison with this lens vs the Sigma 56mm DC? Thanks.
Another nice review on a6000. I love it
Could you please make a review on a6000 with a 28-70mm sony full frame.
Thank you
I think im going to get this one.
Great video and review. I've been thinking of getting the Sony FE 85 1.8 for my A6000 for portraits and this helped a lot. Would be nice to see a comparison between the Sony 85mm vs the Samyang/Rockinon 85mm f/1.4 .
yeah but the samyang has no auto fucus
What lens would you suggest for taking portraits of family .. indoor. Backdrop style. Thanks
Any chance doing a side by side comparison between Sony 85mm f1.8 vs Samyang 85mm f1.4?
Loved this
Would you still recommend this?. I have the sigma 56mm and looking for an 85mm.
I hope you can do a review of the Zeiss Batis 135mm f2.8 or the 85mm 1.8 ^^ they both have OSS too!
I wonder how they perform on Crop sensor!
Hey, do you suggest this lens for sport photography with a6300?
What setting me do you use when doing photos? Manual? And what DISI mode? Nice video and I’m jealous of that lens!
Auto, Aperture priority. I think all of my sample shots except for a couple were wide open at F/1.8.
Thanks for the vid
Just ordered this lens yesterday.
Ride With Rahul jealous!! We are wanting this go shoot some epic shallow depth of field broll! What will you be using yours for!?
STGD Travel portrait and fashion photography.
@@RideWithRahulOfficial do you have a instagram where i can check the pictures?
@@DragonSkaterrr I didn't get the lens, got a Tamron 28-75 finally ig handle: ridewithrahul
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Is it sharper then Viltrox 75mm f1.2? Would you please make a comparison video of them please...
What wrist strap do you have mounted on there, if you don't mind me asking... thanks!
Can you also do a review video on Samyang/Rokinon 85mm f1.8 for APS-C mirrorless cameras?
Any thoughts on the Rokinon/Samyang 85mm f1.8 manual lens for aps-c. It seems pretty compact compared to their 85/1.4 for Full frame.
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Hey man, I've got an a6300 on the way. It's my first actual camera and I'm very excited about it. My girlfriend and I are going to Vegas pretty soon and I want to get one lens that can do just about anything well. I may be able to buy two new lenses before we end up leaving but just in case I can't, I was thinking about possibly getting this 85mm to be my first non-kit lens. Now, I know that the 35mm will be better indoors and more of an all around, wider shooter but I think that most of the photos I take on that trip will be out on the strip and such anyway. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Arthur can you make a video comparing the 85 F1.8 sony with the 56 F1.4 Sigma please ? I'm confused between the two. On one hand sigma is smaller,cheaper & F1.4 while on the other hand the 85mm focal length allows more compression and also a fullframe lens that I can grow with if I ever move to fullframe.
Would you say the 90mm Macro is close? We want a macro so I'm wondering if it does both. Then again, we have a crop so I guies it would become like a 130?
Please do a comparison between this and Sigma 56mm. On aps-c. I have the 85 but just got me the Sony 90mm macro. Not sure if it’s wise to sell the Sony 85 for the Sigma 56.
Nice vidéo test ! :)
just a suggestion how about sigma 30mm1.4 vs 50mm1.8 vs sony 85mm sir!
Hey what do you think comparing it to the 85mm G master?
thank you for this video,.,.,
Lens is so fun to use. Have this mounted on my 6300. Since buying it my 50mm 1.8 has been left in the bag more often. Which is sad cause I love the 50mm. Would totally love to see your thoughts on both the 50 and 85. Might as well throw in that 30mm 1.4 for a sharpness test since all 3 are tac sharp. The “holy trinity” for the Sony crop sensors.
You cant say holy trinity without the Sigma 16mm! :)
In that case. Would love to see the holy "fournity" of (affordable) sony prime lenses.
I’ve had this lens for 5 months and rarely use it. Not because I don’t like it but most places I shoot the focal length it too long. When I have used it the pictures are phenomenal.
When you get a full frame, you will love it a lot more!
Said the same thing until I upgraded to fullframe
Definitely a dedicated portraits lens. You have to be on a shoot, going for a specific look go get good use out of this lens.
I plan to get this for my a6500 but will just be for my eventual upgrade to full frame. I think a A7RIII for a hobbyist like me might be overkill so I might lean with a A7III and just use the a6500 as a back up/video camera.
IMDABROWN I’ll buy it off ya
I shoot on an A6300 without OSS and I'm wondering whether this or the sigma 56mm 1.4 is a better lens for portraits and video. I have the 18-105 G, but I need something for low-light.
Hey Arthur! Between this and the Sigma 56 1.4, which would you pick, if you could only pick one?
Finally, my request is granted.... thanks thanks thanks a lot... now compare it with rokinon 85mm...please please please!!!!
Thanks for review
Please do a review of this lens on the A 7 iii body.
Yes he is going to do a separate review for your particular 📷 body.
compare it with sel50f18, e50 lens
so faster than 50, would you recommend it for indoor sports?
Amazing! Amazing
How does this compare to the Opteka 85mm 1.8? (besides the autofocus)
Which in best for my Sony a6400 for portraited photography. There is a price similarity with Viltrox 75mm 1.2 . Which one is best for me. Please suggest me one for me.
Batis 135mm, please! I know the times 1.5x focal length.
Hey Arthur, I know that’s some vintage video of yours but I’d like to know if you recommend this lens over the sigma 56mm.
Please consider I already have the sigma 30mm and I’m looking for a creamy bokeh portrait lens. Thanks a lot!
It should be good for a second APS-C camera like a6400, and offer good b-rolls for film making
I have both, great xombo, 85 on a6000
So are you going to test the new 85mm 1.4 samyang with af on your apsc bodys ? Maybe compared to this lens ?
Nice i will buy this lens.better choice than sony 50mm oss?i have A6000.how difficult is to shoot indoors?it will be nice if you can do something to show us how far we can be to take some half body portraits or from shoulder.
ALMOST FIRST!!!VERY NICE LENS!!!
I’m confused. I have the sigma 16mm f1.4 lens on my a6000. So is it an actual 16mm or do I multiply it by 1.5 which makes it a 24mm? Or do you only do this if your putting a full frame lens on a crop sensor camera?
cannot stop watching the end of that lens
does it feat just like this in my a6000 or i need a mount? thank you, Greetings from Greece
What is the max. distance for an subject to have the sharpnes? Im Curios, my Tamron SP 45 1.8 is not sharp when the Subject is further away than 2m / 6ft