Sony 135mm F1.8 Gmaster | Hands On Lens Review
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2019
- This is it!!! The new Sony 135mm 1.8 GMaster has some of the best image quality we have ever seen in a lens and we used it to capture some of our favorite images and video to date!!!
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that cinematography is 🔥🔥
100% Agree. 46seconds in and I'm already sold...
Video sequences are top-notch.
🤤🔥❄️
Great video Dan and Sally!!! Looking forward to more.
Thanks for your time to report on this lens. You got some nice shots with it. I'd love to see how you grade it. THANK YOU GUYS!
I like this lens for much more than just portraits.... Great nature lens for close up work. Sharpness is stunning!! Like no other lense I've seen and I've tested many. It's not just a portrait lens!
Omg you guys just keep stepping up the game. I am in love with your cinematography!
Thank you so much Akil!!!
Very well done Dan & Sally!
Fantastic video! So many great Sony lenses being released atm!
This is the best review of this lens I've seen so far. Keep it up!
Thanks Chad!!!
Best 135 review yet! Thank You! I am so split on buying this lens right now! But, I am sure eventually it will end up in my kit!
Those shots at the beginning with the flower background were absolutely beautiful!
Thanks so much!!!
Amazing video sequences here! Beautiful stuff. That lens looks nice.
Professional and friendly work you do
Love love this video! The intro is 🌶🌶🌶🌶, one of the best review! Ordering my 135mm once it back in stock!!
Means so much!!! Thank you. It's a killer lens so enjoy!
That's the 1 lens I've been waiting for.
My Canon 135/2L on an MC-11 adaptor has been the makeshift solution waiting for this to show up. It looks like an improvement on everything except for size/weight (which was to be expected on a larger aperture) and the autofocus looks A LOT better than my 135 and the Sigma. I was not expecting that as I don't think there has been a 135 prime with fast AF till now.
Wow. Such an amazing video. Thank you for the information!
Stunning visuals - check , informative - check , under 10 min video - check ....love your content. keep it up.
Very nice - thanks also for sharing files. Downloaded and played with two. Impressive!
@Danwatson, A bunch of review videos for the 135 1.8 dropped at once today, and I chose to go with your video first because I knew that you'd nail the video footage and Sally would hit the photo... and lemme tell you, you guys don't disappoint! Clearly you guys had beautiful footage, that slo-mo with the snow falling... WOW! Thanks for taking the time to give a good first look at this lens, and I look forward to seeing more as you bring it out.
Reel Light Pictures you are SO kind!! Thank you!!!
Seriously! Made our day right there. Thank you
Amazing review keep it up guys 👍🏻
Sold my Sony gear and went back to Canon because of EOS R. Bought a used 135mm f/2 EF for a very reasonable price and it’s my favourite lens. Can’t wait to see what new RF lenses come along over the next couple of years.
Stunning video and very informative review! Will keep watching.
Thank you so much!
Great presentation as always guys. I have this lens on my A6400, the quality is insane! Gonna get an a7riii soon too to pair with this amazing lens.
Beautiful footage...Awesome Lens! Wow wow! WISH COULD AFFORD IT!
Awesome video! You and sally make such a good team. Amazing lens and amazing creators!
Seriously man, thank you so much!!! I see you pushing out some awesome images yourself! Hope Hawaii was amazing
Drew Folgmann you are so kind Drew!!!! Thank you!!!!
Love the sequence!
Great job guys! My fave video so far about this awesome lens. Will probably bite the bullet and get it for my A7III since I mostly shoot portraits.
Thanks C!!! It's a killer lens for portraits but keep in mind you will be pretty far away from your subjects
Honestly, great video!
Great work video looked amazing
Most amazing wedding shots I ever saw in my life 👍😄👍
Dan and Sally, Video was just brilliant
Thank you so much!!! We appreciate you being a part of it and for hanging out with us on social
Lovin' the slow motion! As always, a fine production, and you're edging ahead of me in views on this one too!
Great review and I cant wait to get my hands on one.
Thanks!!! Definitely worth getting excited over
Its perfectly fine. amazing editing.
Nice video man 👍 I was waiting for this bad boy but went with Sigma 105 1.4 months ago and it's been great. Plus my arms are crazy big now 🤣
Great review so wish I could have tried that last week at the be alpha Sony event
What do you think of a 135mm focal length for sports and concert photography? I am debating getting the Sony or Sigma 135mm or the Sony 70-200mm f4. I would like the faster lens because of tough lighting conditions, but the zoom would give me and my A7iii some flexibility as well.
Holy cow that's beautiful!
Honestly, you guys rock!
I have a Sony A7R III and was wondering how the Eye AF would work on my camera in comparison to some of the newer Sony Mirror Less Cameras. Please comment?
Honestly Honestly Honestly Honestly Honestly Honestly You two are awesome 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Great review.cheers
Your video quality was great. Best I’ve seen in the review of this lens.
Thank you so much Philip!
Stanning as always😍
Looks super, thanks
Thank you for making a review about the video aspect, no one I have seen have done it so far. I was especially curious if it hunts as much as then Sigma 135mm 1,8 does when autofocusing on a object/subject.
Everything I shot for video was with the 135 and using autofocus with absolutely no hunting. There will be a night and day difference with AF performance for video between this and the Sigma
good straight talking review..thank you
A colleagues a7riii suffered major faults on a shoot in Norway caused by putting the camera down in the snow just like in this video, worth remembering there's zero weather sealing on the base, (that's what he was told by Sony support:).Have to say though the lens looks like a winner.
I dnt have a 85mm so iv bin torn between the 135mm sony GM and the 105mm sigma art 😶🔫....thoughts? I shoot portraits and love background blur/Bokeh
What Picture Profile settings did you use for your cinematic sequences?
Btw love the info and practicality you show👌
Thanks! I actually use the standard profile, I reduce the contrast a bit, and then color correct in Premiere
My dream lens
Beautiful
What camera and lens combo do you use to shoot your videos. They are some of the sharpest videos I've seen on my 4K TV. Great production quality overall. Amazing job!!!
Thanks! Everything was shot on the a7riii and 135mm except the talking portions which were the Canon EOS R and 50mm 1.2
Dat compression at 135 😍
Thanks for the review folks. After hovering over the order button for a long while, I finally clicked on it, yesterday......the price of entry is certainly stiff, especially when f/2.8 zooms are available for FAR less !
It is also a difficult focal length to work with, and being a prime, it lacks the zoom's flexibility, but going back to my experience with a prior mount, I always dug out the 135/1.8, whenever there needed to be absolute perfection in the final product, with zero compromises........the 85/1.4s simply could not approach the output from the 135/1.8. I expect that to be the case here, with this lens on the A7RIV.
Thanks! It's definitely a bit expensive and not a lens I use as often but this is still one of the best lenses Sony has ever made!!! You will absolutely love that
The lens hood should have been much more rugged. I wish for 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for this lens !
My primary set of lenses is now Sony 24mm 1.4 GM, Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8 and Sony 135mm 1.8 GM, exellennt set of lenses, highly recommended ! Although I will like to see a better new version of the 55mm, a 60mm allround macro lens will be very nice !
What were your settings for the video slomotion? Footage looks great.
Thanks! 1080 @120 fps using a shutter around 250 and ND's when needed although I don't think I ended up using one for any of this
Hi ...this or 70 200 gmii ( for weddings photos). I already have 24, 35, 50 and 85 gm . Thanks
I'd take the 70-200 first. I find the flexibility of a zoom helps at a wedding since I usually have little control over where I stand at a ceremony which is the main time I use a 70-200. For portraits, you have a bit more flexibility so I love primes for portrait sessions. Plus the 70-200 is actually lighter I think!
Between the Sony GM 100STF and the Sony GM 135... which would you recommend?
I honestly haven't used the 100mm but between the 1 stop advantage, insanely fast focusing on the 135, and corner to corner sharpness, I would only chose the 100mm if I needed a wider focal length. I feel like a 70-200 would negate the need for the 100stf
what camera did you guys use to slow down 4K that much???? I know Sony A7/9 line maxes at 4K/30fps..... this almost looked like you shot 4K60 and slowed it down....
Everything photo and video was shot with the Sony A7RIII. Slow motion was 1080 @120p
Cool lens men love the result
Thanks Clive!
Stellar b-roll
I watched the first few seconds and I was like "oh damn" lol!
How does the Sony 135 compare to 135 on the 70-200 2.8 for focus speed and image quality? Is it worth investing in this when you have the 70-200 for a portrait photographer?
The 135 absolutely feels faster but I don't think it would justify the purchase for portraits. The 70-200 is plenty fast and a 135 while awesome is not a focal length I use as often as say 85mm
@@learningcameras Thanks Dan! Much appreciated! Other than an 85, which I have and love, what other sony lenses do you feel are great for portraits?Also, I use the 85 for one person, but would you use it for couples and families or something else? Thanks for all the great content!
Which camera did you test it on? How does it perform on A7R2 ?
Everything (both photo and video) was shot on the A7RIII. Didn't try it on the RII but it would perform better than almost any other lens on that camera for sure
I’m new to photography and learning just for better family photos but I thought a 135mm lens would be for distance like wildlife/landscape work and that it would be too close for portrait/weddings. Anyone recommend a video for understanding lenses and scenarios in which they should be used?
Landscape usually wide angle, portrait 85mm+, wildlife as long as possible.
I suggest looking at tamron 28-75 or sony 28mm f2 and sony 85mm 1.8. For the price of this 135 u can have all 3 (not that u need all 3, i would either buy tamron or 2 sony lenses mentioned). Next lens i would buy is something really wide like samyang 14mm, laowa 15 or even 12mm, voigtlander has some ultra wides..
luka zupie thanks
I see you had the YI Lite on the cam. Where's that footage?
I completely forgot I mounted that on the camera hahahaha. I guess all the footage is still on that card. Oh well...
Can you do the 135mm GM vs the 70-200 2.8 GM?
Nicholas Smith 135gm is leagues beyond 70200GM 2.8 in image quality. Actually sold my 70200 2.8
Am looking forward for this lens! Whats the name of the long haired model in the RAW pictures btw? He kinda looks JUST like me in real life 🤭 (just am a little bit fatter) 😝
Thoughts on Batis 135 vs this one?
I've never understood the Batis since it's only an F2.8. I'd rather have a 70-200 F2.8. Really the only reason to get it is for the light weight otherwise this new Sony blows it away.
With which lens the picture was taken at the beginning?
Are you talking about the actual thumbnail??? That was actually shot on my Pixel 3! Bet no one would have guessed it was a cell phone pic
@@learningcameras haha, no. Seems better than some lenses ^^
Éste video me hizo comprarlo 🤭
Should you get this or the Sony 85mm f1.4?
This focuses faster but the Sony 85 is a more useful focal length unless you shoot things that are always far away or want to be further away from your subjects
135... step back a bit more. 135 is sharper than the 85 1.4GM. Also, the af on the 135 is way better than the 85GM (big difference)
Thumbs up, thank you for your review. You guys did a great job. Consider using words like "honestly", less frequently. Great review, though.
what is your opinion Dan Watson, compared to sony 135mm f1 8 za sonnar t* carl zeiss ????
If you want autofocus speed, the Gmaster is unbeatable. You can FEEL the difference even if you are not shooting crazy sports. Also if you are shooting video at all get this because it's silent and has minimal focus breathing
"fighting rolling shutter". What does that mean?
When panning side to side there is like a jello effect, it shows more with telephoto lenses and it is because of the slow reading speed of the sensor. I commond with full frame and apsc cameras. The only camera that has almost not rolling shutter in ff is the sony a9 or a9ii.
if you pause the video at 7:32 and look at the word STEREO, and you see the contrast difference, i am not so sure the Sony is as good as the Sigma. but I can't judge from a one shot comparison, but one thing i am wondering, if both these shots were taken on a tripod that was never moved, than why is the Sigma shot slightly closer. you cannot see the word TREBLE in the Sigma shot, maybe the Sony isn't a true 135, or the Sigma is actually a little longer than 135. for me the Sony weight advantage over the Sigma is a big selling point, and if the focusing is faster than that is also, but i am not convinced yet that the image quality is better than the Sigma. i will have to see more comparisons. this lens has got my interest just because i have never actually bought a 135 lens before, I have always had 85mm primes. good video, enjoyed watching the snow falling
@Foto4Max Yes, I would be very surprised if this Sony lens can outperform the Sigma 135 that I own, in terms of sharpness, but then examples from all manufacturers do vary slightly within their own production; the Sony does look very sharp and is certainly more versatile than the Sigma (nice to have a manual aperture ring).
Companies often say things which are not exactly true. If you look at various lenses they are not always precisely the focal length advertised due to focus breathing and the lens construction. It's exactly the same with fstops.
So yes it was shot on a tripod with a 5 second timer. I tried but can't guarantee the tripod didn't slightly shift when changing lenses though since it is more of a travel tripod and these are heavy lenses. Honesty, both lenses are crazy sharp and are amazing wide open. At F1.8 I usually have almost no DOF so I don't give a crap about corner sharpness (unless it was horrible and neither of these are) since I'm not focusing on anything in the corner on a lens like this at F1.8. I think practical things like custom buttons, aperture rings, and focus speed/reliability are far more meaningful when it comes to these 2 lenses. Thanks!!!
@@PKSiAMiAM So true. And let's not forget guide numbers with flash. And the funny thing, whether it's focal length, f/stops or guide numbers, the amount that is "off" always seems to benefit the manufacturer! Hmm...
7:59
"fast reliability"
what?..
Peep the dog at 1:57 😂😂
Scrolled to comments section to see if others agree with their honesty
Or just download the images and watch the video since it was all shot with the lens lol
The 24mm 1.4 GM and The 135mm 1.8 GM are GREAT lenses !!! So Sony keep those GM primes lenses comming... Wish for 55mm GM, 300 4.0 GM 400 4.5 GM and more... oh yeah and a macro GM without stabilizer !
Sony already have phenomenal, maybe the best in class 55mm f1.8, so what the point with another one?
She mentions the new AF system...do you mean the improved hardware via the lens or are you using a beta of the new a7RIII update?
We talked about both. We did have a chance to use the beta firmware and it's much better for subject tracking
Dan Watson ah , looking forward to the new update. I’m still hoping they come out with an 85 GM 2.0 (which probably won’t happen for a while) based on the 24 GM size/weight & better AF. Maybe the new update will help revitalize the 85 though giving it a bit more shelf life. Great review by the way. The best of the 135 that I’ve seen alongside amazing cinematics 🙏🏽
But honestly, it's honestly a pretty nice video and honestly, it's honestly a pretty high quality lens
Hahahaha, well played
Hey Dan, tell this nerd to shut his fat mouth or I'll shut it for him.
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Beautiful prime lens, but the price is juat tooo too expensive! damn!!
Dan I have to say... i use to hate your stuff... i thought it was shit... poor quality.... but you've earned my respect dude.... your cinematography... art of lighting is on point buddy..... as a fellow wedding photographer....... good stuff buddy. keep up the good content!
Funny they don't mention the ZEISS Batis 135, which is an ungodly gorgeous lens!!
Yes it is, no one really talks about it though
Today has been an arms race for all the Sony endorsees to get their version of this vid out! You'd almost think there is some impartiality going on!
Actually it's more of a youtube thing. We all know that youtube is more of a first come first serve platform than a who created the best video platform so everyone wants to go live as soon as the embargo is over and the announcement hits. I don't think Sony gives a crap when our video goes live. They have never once asked me about a date for a review or even if I was producing one or what content might be included. No brand has actually
Great review! She needs to watch the use of the word "honestly". She's saying it a lot and in addition to being distracting it indicates that a person also sometimes responds not as honestly. At least that's what it seems. Otherwise why would it ever be used. That's why I never use that description. Just a point I wanted to make and thanks for the information!
Extremely weird
I need that
Agreed!
True pro's
Thank God, I am now a Nikon owner and got a 135mm Plena.
Honestly.
Ivo Silva 😒
Ivo Silva the most over used word. I dont even know what it means any more.
Say "honestly" one more time!
Man i'm seeing this lens everywhere all of a sudden
Yep, Embargo just lifted so everyone is fighting for the first come first serve youtube views lol
what we wanted to see is the bokeh rendering of the Sigma vs the Sony...we know both are going to be super sharp :/
shaolin95 other channels are still getting footballs for bokeh. But better than the Sigma not better than the Canon. Even the Canon doesn't have circular bokeh.
I feel like Sally was reading here review. Sorry Sally, if you weren't. Might want to work on your camera presence.
Sony a7 iii have to much red color tint you can see on skin and on hair.
Bokeh sexy< oh wow, I am stealing one just to have one. Ok who going to help me rob a bank for one? LOL
You 2 have some balls letting front element get wet with snow like that.
"... for my wife Sally & ME to show you..."
GREAT VIDEO. The only problem is that those filler words "to be honest". Whaddayamean you have been dishonest with me the whole time? Please stop using them, it sounds like whatever else you said earlier were not honest.
Yes I'm on a mission to get people to stop using these empty words!