Many people won't like this lense because of the soft dream like look but that is the exact reason why the pro's images stand out from the rest. Thank you for sharing this!
I have a story, I had this lens in the closet for a while, and recently I sold it thru Mercado Libre, so I bought a new 60mm macro for some shots I need to make and for digitizing some negatives with my Nikon D850. So in the shipping of the other lens they drop the lens , so the client send it back. I couldn’t be happier about this, because at the end nothing happened to the lens, only to the filter, so I received it today, and took of the filter, and it’s working just fine! And now I watch your video and you just inspire me to put it to work. I just did some shots with the D850 and they look great. Really funny how this things happen. Thank you for sharing, stay safe.
Miguel Angel Briones, when important people or things in your life come back to you, it's a gift from God. You are a special person Miguel and a great photographer! 👌
Very well done. Very lovely and inspiring images. For some reason, the photos of the shoeless bride really resonated with me. I'm curious to know if you think this lens still has its place in modern photography. I use it adapted on a Nikon Z8. I've often considered letting it go but I just haven't been able to. Newer lenses are certainly better on paper but something about it always feels magical to me.
Thanks for the kind words! It's been quite a few years since I used this lens. It felt sad letting it go, but I've been very happy with other 85mm lenses. I used Nikon mirrorless for a while, then Fuji, but am now mostly Sony. I use the Sigma 85mm Art and I think as always it's the subject of the picture that is what really matters.
It’s truly a beautiful video and your narrative voice. I ordered my 85mm 1.4G to use with my Nikon F4 during Miss France 2020 as I am photographer here. Can’t wait to enjoy this lens. Thank you for your video
Thanks for the video. Alot of photographers keep saying they shoot at 1.4 and get sharp images. I tried 1.4 and I get alot of blurry photos even at a high shutter speed. I thougjt there is something wrong with my camera or lens.. I'm glad you mentioned f2. Thats what I shoot between 2 or 2.8 now 1.4 when the subject is not looking directly at the lens.
Thanks JoJo. I'm no expert, but I believe most lenses are at their sharpest a when the aperture is smaller - maybe f5 perhaps or smaller - but lenses vary. It's nice to have 1.4 available is the light is low, but f2 or 2.8 is just great.
Thanks Craig, they're both fantastic lenses. The 1.8 might even be sharper, not that it matters. It's definitely lighter 🙂 Generally I just love that focal length.
I own 1.8g as well and I was wondering if I need to switch it to 1.4 since everyone who owns it has been saying good about it. But sometimes I do have hard time on focusing tho.
Fantastic pictures Chris! Ive got this lens and love it, I'm no where near to your standard of photography though, thanks for the video, really enjoyed it.
Hi Trevor, that's a really great reason to hire the lens! I hope you have fun with it. Of course take pictures at f1.4, but I'd suggest taking some stopped down a little too, otherwise the depth of field can be extremely thin :-)
@@ChrisBoland I bet, but like you said, it is the person behind the camera that matters. And if that person knows what he or she is doing, then a lens like this is gold. If not, it's just another lens. In your case, it's gold
Great video, great pictures. Considering buying the 85mm 1.4. I recently added a D810 to my xt3, to get the fullframe look and more MP. But does it matter? Now, after shooting with the nikon, i really appreciate the colorscience of the fuji much more. What are your thoughts on the two cameras compared?
Hi. That's for the comment. I'm afraid I've never used the Nikon 810. For weddings I use the D750. I think for me the big difference and advantage is having the optical viewfinder. There's something very reassuring and reliable about that. Also if the full frame look it's about a more shallow depth of field, then the Fuji 56mm f1.2 gets pretty close to it. I tend to shoot the 85mm at f2 or 2.8 anyhow. So, overall I'd say there are not huge differences. Like you mentioned though - there is something nice about the Fuji colours. But Nikon can look lovely too.
Thank you very much. What trouble are you having with it? It focuses fast and accurately for me. At 1.4 the depth of field is very thin, so I only use that when I don't need everything in focus.
I see. With focus and recompose that could be a problem. Using focus and recompose with very shallow depth of field is always going to be difficult. I wish there were more autofocus points on the D750, but for portraits I find the existing ones enough. I would try to avoid using focus and recompose.
Thank you for this wonderful video. I have just purchased the 1.4G and as I was unable to test it in store, I'm wondering if you could advise whether yours has a silent focus. The one I have purchased seems to be quite loud in comparison to my other Nikkor lenses. Your help is appreciated
Wow amazing images Chris!! Was flash used for some of these images? Any fuji lens that could come near this nikon lens? In terms of image quality. I suppose the xf56 or xf90mm?
Thank you Mr Bop. They were all without flash except photos at @2:01 and @2:56 which were in a studio with flash. The Fuji 56 is absolutely wonderful - I have video in that. But I have not used the 90 though - although people seem to always say that it's a fantastic lens. Thanks again. Edit
The 90 is nice, but it is equivalent to a 135 F/3ish lens. The 50 F/1 will be the closest you get to this lens, when you can buy it. For now, the 56 is about an f/1.8 but the APD is supposed to give you better Bokeh than the regular 56.
Wondering if you've ever tried the fujinon 56mm 1.2? And how it compares to the 85mm Nikon? On the fence and thinking about trying Nikon full frame dslr. Right now I'm using a Fujifilm x-t2 with a 35mm f2.
Hi. Yes, I have the 56mm and have a video with some pictures here - ruclips.net/video/UkHC6-yvoOQ/видео.html It's a wonderful lens - it's hard to say how it compares. The image quality and look is magic. I use the Nikon 85mm at weddings more for the Nikon body and the optical viewfinder than the lens itself. Have you tried the Fuji 35 1.4? I rarely use my 56 these days as I find the 35 1.4 is so nice for portraits.
Q: the black&whites, did u shoot in camera or post process them after. the color photos, did u use the ur post processing or preset pack ? i like the saturated coffee look if that makes any sense.
Hi Bruce, thanks for watching. I think these are a real mix. Everything is shot in raw and edited in Lightroom. Mostly it's a case of playing around until it feels right, but there were a handful of wedding ones that were an old Ektar preset I think. Apologies that I can't be more helpful :-)
If it's how I think you're describing it - just seven people in a row, then you wouldn't need anywhere near f16. If they are more or less on the same focal plane you can have them in focus and also a shallow depth of field if you'd like.
@@ChrisBoland oh I understand not needing the max but your photos incredibly inspire me to purchase the 85mm. I just wanted to know if you thought it a suitable choice for the 7 people
Thank you! I'm sure it will work on that camera - but the 3100 has a smaller sensor, so the field of view will be tighter than 85 on a full frame camera.
I mostly shoot with my 70-200vr II, never tried 85mm. Though I must say I see people are using it. Would you say they are similar? Which one would you take between those two?
Hi. I used to use a Nikon 70-200 for weddings, but I found it quite a big and heavy lens. You get much more compression with 200, but personally I prefer the 85.
I don't know the exact distance, but I remember for that photo I made a lot of effort to move the other guests back so I could take it. So, it's not a lens for tight situations.
Many people won't like this lense because of the soft dream like look but that is the exact reason why the pro's images stand out from the rest. Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks for watching! I do love the lens - you're right, it has a certain character - certainly dreamy at times 🙂
That was brilliant, very nicely done
Thank you!
Clever compositions & poetic commentary
Thank you very much ✌️
I have a story, I had this lens in the closet for a while, and recently I sold it thru Mercado Libre, so I bought a new 60mm macro for some shots I need to make and for digitizing some negatives with my Nikon D850. So in the shipping of the other lens they drop the lens , so the client send it back. I couldn’t be happier about this, because at the end nothing happened to the lens, only to the filter, so I received it today, and took of the filter, and it’s working just fine! And now I watch your video and you just inspire me to put it to work. I just did some shots with the D850 and they look great. Really funny how this things happen. Thank you for sharing, stay safe.
Thanks for sharing Miguel, that's great 🙂 It's a fantastic lens, good to hear you're using it again.
Miguel Angel Briones, when important people or things in your life come back to you, it's a gift from God. You are a special person Miguel and a great photographer! 👌
Thank you for watching - I hope Miguel sees your message!
TatianaMaria Briones I just did, 😀👍🏻
Very well done. Very lovely and inspiring images. For some reason, the photos of the shoeless bride really resonated with me. I'm curious to know if you think this lens still has its place in modern photography. I use it adapted on a Nikon Z8. I've often considered letting it go but I just haven't been able to. Newer lenses are certainly better on paper but something about it always feels magical to me.
Thanks for the kind words! It's been quite a few years since I used this lens. It felt sad letting it go, but I've been very happy with other 85mm lenses. I used Nikon mirrorless for a while, then Fuji, but am now mostly Sony. I use the Sigma 85mm Art and I think as always it's the subject of the picture that is what really matters.
Great video, and great photography! My favorite was the child holding the camera. Quite inspiring thoughts and imagery
Thank you Freeman :-)
It’s truly a beautiful video and your narrative voice. I ordered my 85mm 1.4G to use with my Nikon F4 during Miss France 2020 as I am photographer here. Can’t wait to enjoy this lens. Thank you for your video
Thank you very much Cerisette 🙂
Chris Boland thank you for your video and sharing experience ❤️❤️❤️ I feel it’s very intimate video with a lot of feelings in it
Thanks for the video. Alot of photographers keep saying they shoot at 1.4 and get sharp images. I tried 1.4 and I get alot of blurry photos even at a high shutter speed. I thougjt there is something wrong with my camera or lens.. I'm glad you mentioned f2. Thats what I shoot between 2 or 2.8 now 1.4 when the subject is not looking directly at the lens.
Thanks JoJo. I'm no expert, but I believe most lenses are at their sharpest a when the aperture is smaller - maybe f5 perhaps or smaller - but lenses vary. It's nice to have 1.4 available is the light is low, but f2 or 2.8 is just great.
Wow probably the best video I’ve seen today and thank you for convincing me to get one for my self
Thank you!
I love this narrative review style, great video! I’m currently thinking about buying this lens.
Thanks a lot Tom 👍
These pictures are incredible Chris, I own the nikkor h 85mm 1.8 and I love it
Thanks Craig, they're both fantastic lenses. The 1.8 might even be sharper, not that it matters. It's definitely lighter 🙂 Generally I just love that focal length.
I own 1.8g as well and I was wondering if I need to switch it to 1.4 since everyone who owns it has been saying good about it. But sometimes I do have hard time on focusing tho.
Beautiful images, Chris.
Thank you José! 🙂
oh boy what a fantastic images.
Thanks so much Frank!
Fantastic pictures Chris! Ive got this lens and love it, I'm no where near to your standard of photography though, thanks for the video, really enjoyed it.
Thanks Rob, that's really kind. 👍
I rented this lens recently and was very happy with my results, this lens is very addictive
I agree Trevor. It has a distinctive look. Thanks for watching.
Chris I am a fan of your photography
Thank you :-)
I'm using 85 1.4 with D750 & z6ii
I love the mood and feel of your picture.
It would be great if you share your editing presets.
Thank you
Thank you very much. Unfortunately I took all of these many years ago and I do not know my editing from then.
Magnifique....from Belgium...
Thank you ! :-)
I just rented this lens, it should be here this week so that I can take my daughters engagement photos, super excited about this lens
Hi Trevor, that's a really great reason to hire the lens! I hope you have fun with it. Of course take pictures at f1.4, but I'd suggest taking some stopped down a little too, otherwise the depth of field can be extremely thin :-)
@@ChrisBoland I keep the iso at 100 and set the f at 1.4, but what do you meen about stopped down, sorry I am still new to this
I meant that it might be good to shoot at f2 sometimes, so you have them both in focus.
@@ChrisBoland So almost like going up, ahh I got cha now, you dont always want everything blurred in the background or two subjects with one blurred
just got the lens and am loving it, I will be ready to shoot my daughters engagement pics on Saturday
Beautiful pictures
Thank you very much Jason 👍
Just beautiful
Thank you 🙂
Wonderful photos. Well done!!
Thank you! 👍
Beautiful photography.
Thank you very much Jon 👍
Great video. Sexy Nikon Glass slways delivers
Thank you 🙂
Great photographs.
Thank you!
Expensive lens, but you use it well !
Ha! 😊 Thanks a lot Mike, that's one lens I know I've got my money's worth from 🙂
@@ChrisBoland I bet, but like you said, it is the person behind the camera that matters. And if that person knows what he or she is doing, then a lens like this is gold. If not, it's just another lens. In your case, it's gold
Thank you 🙂
THANKYOU
You're welcome.
Great video, great pictures. Considering buying the 85mm 1.4.
I recently added a D810 to my xt3, to get the fullframe look and more MP. But does it matter?
Now, after shooting with the nikon, i really appreciate the colorscience of the fuji much more. What are your thoughts on the two cameras compared?
Hi. That's for the comment. I'm afraid I've never used the Nikon 810. For weddings I use the D750. I think for me the big difference and advantage is having the optical viewfinder. There's something very reassuring and reliable about that. Also if the full frame look it's about a more shallow depth of field, then the Fuji 56mm f1.2 gets pretty close to it. I tend to shoot the 85mm at f2 or 2.8 anyhow. So, overall I'd say there are not huge differences. Like you mentioned though - there is something nice about the Fuji colours. But Nikon can look lovely too.
what lens was used on the photo of the older man with the red tie sitting on the couch with his wife?
Hi. Was that in this video? That was taken on a Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 At 36mm f4 👍
great video! could you share some tips on focusing using this lens at 1.4 with D750?
Thank you very much. What trouble are you having with it? It focuses fast and accurately for me. At 1.4 the depth of field is very thin, so I only use that when I don't need everything in focus.
The focus points are very close on D750. But when using focus and recompose, it is very easy to shift the focus a bit especially for portraits.
I see. With focus and recompose that could be a problem. Using focus and recompose with very shallow depth of field is always going to be difficult. I wish there were more autofocus points on the D750, but for portraits I find the existing ones enough. I would try to avoid using focus and recompose.
Thank you for this wonderful video. I have just purchased the 1.4G and as I was unable to test it in store, I'm wondering if you could advise whether yours has a silent focus. The one I have purchased seems to be quite loud in comparison to my other Nikkor lenses. Your help is appreciated
Thank you Rachel. I don't think my lens is silent, but if I get a chance soon I'll check for you.
Shouldn’t make noise.
great images very 3 dimentional ,
Thank you Tom 👍🙂
Wow amazing images Chris!! Was flash used for some of these images? Any fuji lens that could come near this nikon lens? In terms of image quality. I suppose the xf56 or xf90mm?
Thank you Mr Bop. They were all without flash except photos at @2:01 and @2:56 which were in a studio with flash. The Fuji 56 is absolutely wonderful - I have video in that. But I have not used the 90 though - although people seem to always say that it's a fantastic lens. Thanks again. Edit
The 90 is nice, but it is equivalent to a 135 F/3ish lens. The 50 F/1 will be the closest you get to this lens, when you can buy it. For now, the 56 is about an f/1.8 but the APD is supposed to give you better Bokeh than the regular 56.
Wondering if you've ever tried the fujinon 56mm 1.2? And how it compares to the 85mm Nikon? On the fence and thinking about trying Nikon full frame dslr. Right now I'm using a Fujifilm x-t2 with a 35mm f2.
Hi. Yes, I have the 56mm and have a video with some pictures here - ruclips.net/video/UkHC6-yvoOQ/видео.html It's a wonderful lens - it's hard to say how it compares. The image quality and look is magic. I use the Nikon 85mm at weddings more for the Nikon body and the optical viewfinder than the lens itself. Have you tried the Fuji 35 1.4? I rarely use my 56 these days as I find the 35 1.4 is so nice for portraits.
Q: the black&whites, did u shoot in camera or post process them after. the color photos, did u use the ur post processing or preset pack ? i like the saturated coffee look if that makes any sense.
Hi Bruce, thanks for watching. I think these are a real mix. Everything is shot in raw and edited in Lightroom. Mostly it's a case of playing around until it feels right, but there were a handful of wedding ones that were an old Ektar preset I think. Apologies that I can't be more helpful :-)
@@ChrisBoland no worries. u gave me something to work on. thx.
Sir What lens are you used this picture a group of people at 1:34? If u are not used 85mm 1.4G can i used this picture that lens?
Hi, thanks for your message. Every picture in this video is with the Nikon 85mm f1.4G.
With the higher f-stop of 16 would you say this lens could handle keeping 7 people in focus in a group shot? Without rows?
If it's how I think you're describing it - just seven people in a row, then you wouldn't need anywhere near f16. If they are more or less on the same focal plane you can have them in focus and also a shallow depth of field if you'd like.
@@ChrisBoland oh I understand not needing the max but your photos incredibly inspire me to purchase the 85mm. I just wanted to know if you thought it a suitable choice for the 7 people
Thank you Austin, that's really kind. I use the lens for groups all of the time. 7 will be fine.
I really admire you..Do you think the 1.8 85mm will work to my nikond3100?
Thank you! I'm sure it will work on that camera - but the 3100 has a smaller sensor, so the field of view will be tighter than 85 on a full frame camera.
@@ChrisBoland I got a 50mm Nikon asf and I’m enjoying my pictures..
Do you think it’s worth it to buy the 85mm if I’m using 3100?
That's perfect - a similar view to my 85mm. It's a nice look!
I mostly shoot with my 70-200vr II, never tried 85mm. Though I must say I see people are using it. Would you say they are similar? Which one would you take between those two?
Hi. I used to use a Nikon 70-200 for weddings, but I found it quite a big and heavy lens. You get much more compression with 200, but personally I prefer the 85.
@@ChrisBoland Then I guess I could buy it and start shooting :). Thank you!
Have fun - it's a wonderful lens! And lighter than the zoom 😊
at 3:47 when you need to shoot like this group of people on this lens how many distances do you need to far away to shoot?
I don't know the exact distance, but I remember for that photo I made a lot of effort to move the other guests back so I could take it. So, it's not a lens for tight situations.
@@ChrisBoland how are u focus only on bride and all the people this picture in blur at 0:16? Are u used 1.4 aperture?
Yes, that's the character of the lens 👍
when you are too lazy to use creative light, just make the pic black and white!