The 85 was the first prime and only lens that I owned for about a year. I've always recommended it as a must have focal length because it's so versatile, especially if you have the space. Love you passion for this focal length and appreciate all the videos over it too!
The point regarding this being a more uncommon lens and thus stands out is great! Ironically, before I understood what crop on APS-C was I got an 85 (ie: 135) and loved how it got me tighter compositions and of course interesting compression. Then, when I went back to my 50mm (ie: 85 essentially) I got to appreciate how 85 feels both not too wide nor narrow compared to an actual 50 or 135. Love this focal length!
I started shooting with my 56mm sigma that my gf bought me for Christmas with the crop factor. I really love how my photos have turned out with this lens and is now my new favorite lens to shoot with.
I have a Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L from the old times. It is smooth. Recently, I purchased the FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro. I do not have enough room for the 85mm when I take pictures indoors in ambient light. The macro proved more useful than I figured. It is great for pointing out details. At full open f/2.8, I get separation if I want it. The need for bigger apertures does not rise often. Portraits call for f/4.0 f/5.6 unless you actually want only the left nostril in focus.
It's just true, Martti, I#m using the 85 1.2 ii too. To use 1.2. or 1.4 ist a riskful gamble with the dept of field.In the meantime I went back to usable photos when Ttking portraits roundabaout 4.0 . Greets to Suomi ;-)
my use of focal length depends on my mood. whenever I wanted to take random photos on the street, I take a wide lens with me, usually my xf 18-56 mm. This is my go-to lens during the day. But whenever I want to be intimate with my photography and want to take photos in artificial lighting environment, I always use my canon ef 85 mm and man you can't believe what photos I take with this set up
I think you are spot on with the 85mm prime lens. It is the sweet spot in so many situations and gives images which are distinctively different from the ubiquitous smart phone. After all if you have the 85mm on your A7C (what i use), you can always pull out your smart phone for the wide angle if necessary
I shoot adventure photography including a lot of overland/off-road. The 85mm is my go-to glass when there’s room to move around on the terrain. Like you said it requires additional length to get more in the frame than just the subject. I use the 50 and 35 on tighter wooded trails.
Forgot how much I love this channel. With 2020, my photography went to the back burner. Looking forward to coming back in the game. :) Great video as always. :)
I purchased a Nikon 85 f/1.4 years ago. I have hardly used it. However, going to start and also use the other primes I have accumulated such as the 24mm, 50mm and 105. All are Nikon D lenses but as far as I know should work well on my old d810 and d4s. I just can not jump ship to a mirrorless camera systems with the amount of DSL equipment I have. I enjoy your videos, they are fun and entertaining as well as educational.
Agreed. I have found similar enjoyment using a 60mm ff equivalent. I also prefer background context pretty much all the time for street shooting. Super bokeh is not my bag. Nice work.
My Sony 85 1.8 lives on my camera, I'm obsessed with it lol I bought it thinking I would only use it for portraits, but I've used it for street, landscape and even astro and have never been let down. Everyone needs an 85. Yes sometimes you have to stand far away but it'll completely change your photography
I've just come from APS-C into FF. I used to have my 50mm glued to the front of my Pentax. I've just ordered the 85mm F1.8 as that should give me something close to that 50 on a crop sensor. Can't wait to see what I can get up to with it.
I skipped over the 85mm and picked up a Samyang 135mm 1.8. Crazy value for the money. Sharp as could be. And i get that extra bit of compression vs the 85. Im in prime heavan. Rocking a 20mm 2.8, 50mm 1.8, and now the 135mm 1.8
I am totally agree! I am shooting 90% of my photos with a Zeiss Planar 1.4/50 on my Canon APSC DSLR (80mm equivalent). The sharpness and the character of these lenses are amazing. And the 80-85mm range is way more useful for a prime lens: you can compose for the detail, get further away from the people (pandemic edition) and even shoot some far away cityscapes without cropping out a 40% of your image in post (the case with a 35 or 50mm).
i've had the 85mm zeiss for a while, then i picked up a 16-35mm gm lens so i havent touched the 85 in a while, but i recently shot with the 85mm for a video and i forgot how much of a beast it is!! honestly one of my favourite prime lens ever.
I have the Sony 1.8 and love it. I have found my best shots have been done off of that lens. Do not underestimate the 85's power as a street photography lens. No one really recommends it but it's the show-stealer.
@@SP-tp7pw Both actually. I keep an a6600 when I want to go light and carry a camera in my backpack for day-to-day stuff. The 85mm on the crop acts like a 135mm. It is also super sharp on the crop sensor. The photos look fantastic if you want to go that route.
I used the FE 88mm 1.8 for a year and liked the results. I just upgraded to the Sigma 85 1.4 DG DN and feel immediately in love with it (I also own the 135GM and love it too). Honestly, I would not I would opt for the Sigma over the Batis (over any 85's on the market).
JASON! You should do LIVE event of you doing street photography. From what I've heard, going LIVE helps boost visibility for channels. But it would be fun to watch!!
2:20 - Babcock State Park - not too far from where I grew up! Our church did picnics there every summer for a number of years when I was a kid. Love that place and that shot!
4:48 is just a ridiculously gorgeous looking shot. Holy cow! Got a 85mm this week. And I'm deeply in love! Somehow I think primes are super cool to boost your creativity. Walking makes your mind work better, right?! :)
I am actually looking forward to the 85mm f1.2 for the Nikon Z system that is rumored to be released sometime next year. I don't mind shooting with large lenses as long as they have excellent image quality.
I always surprise myself when I use my 85 1.8. For me its a tough battle between my 24 and 85 for daily use. Love my 135 also but its becoming a niche lens right now. Can't get away from my primes, I just love them and the challenge it gives me. Great vids Jason.
I just started shouting with an 85. To learn it was the only lens I went out shooting with. I’m obsessed with it now. It looks so good. Everything from a different perspective
I just got into photography about 3 months ago and was recommended the Sony 85mm 1.8 and the Sony alpha 7Riii. Couldn’t be happier for being my first camera and only lens for now.
I love telephoto photography, both landscape and street. Especially for an introvert like me it saves me from getting into people's faces when I want to shoot in the city. Use the Sony 85 1.8 a lot. Hell, last weekend I was doing street with the 100-400 and the 1.4x teleconverter. It's a blast.
i have a a6400 and im considering getting the sony 85mm 1.8. i am also aware of the crop factor which will put the focal length at almost 135mm. i think it would make for some interesting photots
I did a automotive photoshoot sunday in New York on a 85mm rokinon on my a7rii the shots look phenomenal i instantly made up my mind ill be shooting with it more i even found a new creative style
I recently down graded on my 85mm I used to have the Sony GM 1.4 I sold it and got the Sony 1.8 version I love that one more to my style of shooting 📸 I just added extra money to my pocket while still owning an 85mm lenses
I'm not much of a portrait photographer so I have steered away from lenses like this but this video and the last has convinced me to get the 85mm. These photos are epic.
AWESOME video..I purchased this used after the first time you reviewed it.. It never leaves my A7iii for family sessions..I can't get over the sharpness!!! Now to start using in for other genres...maybe offer another review on the Zeiss 135... THANK YOU!!
Yea 85mm is a great lense for a lot of different Photography Styles, spec the sony 1.8 - small, compact, fast and cheap. At the end i sold it, because i bought the tamron 70-180. Yes its way bigger, and just 2.8 but thats my lense at the Moment i use for most of my photos
Love my olympus 45mm 1.8, which translates to a 90mm field of view. Such a tiny and powerful lens. Perhaps I should use it more on other subjects besides portraits.
This coming year a really plan on using my 85mm more often and try to stop using my 24-70mm G master so much. Even though the 24-70 is my first love, the 85mm like you said will really make the shots hand out from others out there! 👏🏼 thanks so much for this video! Found more inspiration from it!
I really love the 85mm lens - so much so that when I switched from my Nikon D7100 (w/ the 85mm f/1.4D) to the A7 III, I bought the Sigma version of it. It was the older version of the Art series before it got replaced. Still love it!
I love my Sigma art 24-70 DG DN 2.8 Although I'll be honest it's usually around 24mm most of the time. I love getting low, wide, and pointing slightly up to my subject. It gives them an unreal presense. I'd love to try the 85 though. I do have the 50 1.8 Sony lens, but I really don't like it. Time to sell it!
Two-plus decades making a living with a 70-200 zoom stuck on my camera...was nullified when I bought the Batis 85/1.8. The 70-200 is now rarely used. The Batis is *that* good.
Hi Jason, I just bought a Fuji X-T3... so I am inexperienced! LOL, I have this lenses coming in the mail and also a Fuji FX 23mm F2. I really enjoy your videos.
After I got my drone, I've been using less and less of the Sony a7iii with 24mm GM and 85mm FE. I decided to swap them with fuji x100v for casual photography. Then it hits me. I missed them so much. After a few months, I trade the fuji back with sony. Only the 85mm is missing in my setup now. Hop i can get it soon.
My challenge for you is to make a video with just a cell phone. And make it a cinematic as you possibly can without using a gimbal and just using the stock camera app that comes with the phone with the time lapse feature the slow motion and whatever the features are that you can use at the highest resolution and see if you can make something. That can trick people into thinking it's a DSLR or mirrorless camera now that would be more impressive than using a DSLR or mirrorless camera I think
I love my sigma 85mm DG DN. I haven’t had it long, I can’t wait for the restrictions to be lifted in the UK so I can make more use of it and test it in a new environment. Used your video on 24 vs 35 to land on my decision of a two lens kit a 35 and 85. Thank you I love your videos!
Great video again Jason with some cracking ideas that make you think differently. I've had a couple of different 85mm but mainly used them for portraits. I've got the sigma 1.4 coming today and looking forward to trying out something different with it.
I got the 85mm because you and David Lopez both got me into it! I hadn’t beach shoot while using the 85mm, and the f/2.0 really did blur out the background which for some photos worked! But for others...it was too CREAMY so it ruined some sunset shots!
Around 6:46 into the video of you trying to get the buildings in the frame. That was a sweet shot! My lazy self would have just turned my camera to portrait orientation and just did a pano. Haha! But it wouldn’t have been as great as yours, since you were low to the ground.
Hi. Loved your review I’m still new to photography, i have the Z50 nikon, with the kit lens, and the 50mm f/1.8s If you were in my shoes, would you buy the 85mm f/1.8 S, or the 24-70mm 2.8 S? Or something else entirely. Not having any specific photography goal such as weddings or landscape photography. Something general with vlogging Thank you
Nice video. I've just upgraded from my old APS-C camera and picked up my first full frame camera. Currently saving for the 85mm 1.8 and plan to pair it up with a 35mm 1.8. Should make for a good travel kit with the 24-200mm kit lens I got with the camera.
Love the video! Maybe you could do the complete batis line up! "How 25mm lens can boost your photography in 2021", "How 40mm..." and so on for the 18mm and 135mm (would love to see it). I love the Batis 85mm, but right now it is my least used lens. Often I just tend to go with my 135mm GM. I was even considering selling it. But now...man...this is tough. NO! I cant sell a Batis lens! It feels to damn nice in the hands. Keep it up, Jason!
I just bought an 85mm as my first prime....I needed to have that sigma 85mm, 1.4. It puts my kit lens to shame. This video helped me justify the high price tag, thanks!
I think you and hines are on to something here with the 85mm but when I’m traveling to a new place and just want to photograph the cool place I’m at, I feel this focal length is very limiting. Even a 35 is sometime limiting to capture that “big thing across the street”. I like 24-40 for walk around personally, but I’ll break out my 85 to feel artsy.
You are responsible for my impulsive purchase of the 85mm 😂. Great video, 85mm for street is so freaking awesome!
I didn’t go all out but I also just got an 85mm f1.8 ($750)
The 85 was the first prime and only lens that I owned for about a year. I've always recommended it as a must have focal length because it's so versatile, especially if you have the space. Love you passion for this focal length and appreciate all the videos over it too!
The point regarding this being a more uncommon lens and thus stands out is great!
Ironically, before I understood what crop on APS-C was I got an 85 (ie: 135) and loved how it got me tighter compositions and of course interesting compression.
Then, when I went back to my 50mm (ie: 85 essentially) I got to appreciate how 85 feels both not too wide nor narrow compared to an actual 50 or 135. Love this focal length!
Can't go wrong with The Vong! Click!
appreciate your click and time for this video!! 🙏 stay safe
@@JasonVong what about the 55mm hesrd its similar to the 85mm
@@galaxystars6409 30mm difference. HUGE DIFFERENCE! You might not want to pair them but they are not similar.
@@galaxystars6409 how is it similar???
@@daddyland it is, if on APS-C
i recently just purchased a 85mm batis and i absolutely love it. i do recommend this lens for anyone who is interested.
I started shooting with my 56mm sigma that my gf bought me for Christmas with the crop factor. I really love how my photos have turned out with this lens and is now my new favorite lens to shoot with.
I have a Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L from the old times. It is smooth. Recently, I purchased the FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro.
I do not have enough room for the 85mm when I take pictures indoors in ambient light. The macro proved more useful than I figured. It is great for pointing out details. At full open f/2.8, I get separation if I want it. The need for bigger apertures does not rise often. Portraits call for f/4.0 f/5.6 unless you actually want only the left nostril in focus.
It's just true, Martti, I#m using the 85 1.2 ii too. To use 1.2. or 1.4 ist a riskful gamble with the dept of field.In the meantime I went back to usable photos when Ttking portraits roundabaout 4.0 . Greets to Suomi ;-)
Getting a Sigma 56 for my Sony APSC and was looking for some tips on the 80~85 mm focal range. This was perfect, thank you :)
my use of focal length depends on my mood. whenever I wanted to take random photos on the street, I take a wide lens with me, usually my xf 18-56 mm. This is my go-to lens during the day. But whenever I want to be intimate with my photography and want to take photos in artificial lighting environment, I always use my canon ef 85 mm and man you can't believe what photos I take with this set up
This got to be my favourite video yet!
Thanks Omar!
Same here!
I switched to Sony and ordered the 85mm from watching your videos! Can't wait!
i had to reread again. I thought you meant you did it right after this video!! haha epic!
It is nice to see you are using A7SIII as a still camera.
I have an A7siii can I use it for pro photography?
@@AM-wi6gw you can' crop as much due to the small megapixel count, but it works great otherwise. 12MP is more than enough for social media.
@@AM-wi6gw yes you can. watch chris hau's new video and how 12mp doesnt really matter even if ur printing ur photos.
I think you are spot on with the 85mm prime lens. It is the sweet spot in so many situations and gives images which are distinctively different from the ubiquitous smart phone. After all if you have the 85mm on your A7C (what i use), you can always pull out your smart phone for the wide angle if necessary
I've done some shoots with this lens. Never fails. Although sometimes I have to stand across the world to sometimes frame them.
I like your energy, and your sense of humor, that's probably why I subscribed to your channel. Keep it up buddy!!
Just got my A6600 with 85mm 1.8. Sooo fun little package, loving it! 😚🇫🇮
I shoot adventure photography including a lot of overland/off-road. The 85mm is my go-to glass when there’s room to move around on the terrain. Like you said it requires additional length to get more in the frame than just the subject. I use the 50 and 35 on tighter wooded trails.
Forgot how much I love this channel. With 2020, my photography went to the back burner. Looking forward to coming back in the game. :) Great video as always. :)
I purchased a Nikon 85 f/1.4 years ago. I have hardly used it. However, going to start and also use the other primes I have accumulated such as the 24mm, 50mm and 105. All are Nikon D lenses but as far as I know should work well on my old d810 and d4s. I just can not jump ship to a mirrorless camera systems with the amount of DSL equipment I have. I enjoy your videos, they are fun and entertaining as well as educational.
I love landscape shots with my Viltrox 85mm f1.8 MKII
Agreed. I have found similar enjoyment using a 60mm ff equivalent. I also prefer background context pretty much all the time for street shooting. Super bokeh is not my bag. Nice work.
Love our 85mm. We just traded in the 24-70 for a 24mm prime and the combo of the 24mm and 85mm is just perfection.
My Sony 85 1.8 lives on my camera, I'm obsessed with it lol
I bought it thinking I would only use it for portraits, but I've used it for street, landscape and even astro and have never been let down. Everyone needs an 85. Yes sometimes you have to stand far away but it'll completely change your photography
I've just come from APS-C into FF. I used to have my 50mm glued to the front of my Pentax. I've just ordered the 85mm F1.8 as that should give me something close to that 50 on a crop sensor. Can't wait to see what I can get up to with it.
I skipped over the 85mm and picked up a Samyang 135mm 1.8. Crazy value for the money. Sharp as could be. And i get that extra bit of compression vs the 85. Im in prime heavan. Rocking a 20mm 2.8, 50mm 1.8, and now the 135mm 1.8
I am totally agree! I am shooting 90% of my photos with a Zeiss Planar 1.4/50 on my Canon APSC DSLR (80mm equivalent). The sharpness and the character of these lenses are amazing. And the 80-85mm range is way more useful for a prime lens: you can compose for the detail, get further away from the people (pandemic edition) and even shoot some far away cityscapes without cropping out a 40% of your image in post (the case with a 35 or 50mm).
i've had the 85mm zeiss for a while, then i picked up a 16-35mm gm lens so i havent touched the 85 in a while, but i recently shot with the 85mm for a video and i forgot how much of a beast it is!! honestly one of my favourite prime lens ever.
My favourite portrait lens so far!! 85mm is lit🔥
I have the Sony 1.8 and love it. I have found my best shots have been done off of that lens. Do not underestimate the 85's power as a street photography lens. No one really recommends it but it's the show-stealer.
Are u using it on ff or crop sensor camera ?
@@SP-tp7pw Both actually. I keep an a6600 when I want to go light and carry a camera in my backpack for day-to-day stuff. The 85mm on the crop acts like a 135mm. It is also super sharp on the crop sensor. The photos look fantastic if you want to go that route.
It is a very charming focus length. I’m a 4/3 user my fave is 45 1.8 equiv 90 full frame only 116g and super cheap.
Just checked Sigma 90 2.8 is also very light
Great video! Im getting my Nikkor 85 mm 1.4 G tonight! Cant wait to test out your tips :)
I used the FE 88mm 1.8 for a year and liked the results. I just upgraded to the Sigma 85 1.4 DG DN and feel immediately in love with it (I also own the 135GM and love it too). Honestly, I would not I would opt for the Sigma over the Batis (over any 85's on the market).
JASON! You should do LIVE event of you doing street photography. From what I've heard, going LIVE helps boost visibility for channels. But it would be fun to watch!!
It has been over two years since i went out to take pictures with my Batis 85. This video really encourage me to go out and shoot!!
2:20 - Babcock State Park - not too far from where I grew up! Our church did picnics there every summer for a number of years when I was a kid. Love that place and that shot!
I love my 85mm Batis! There are so many good 85 options for e mount these days, but I wouldn’t trade mine for any of them
4:48 is just a ridiculously gorgeous looking shot. Holy cow! Got a 85mm this week. And I'm deeply in love! Somehow I think primes are super cool to boost your creativity. Walking makes your mind work better, right?! :)
walks to next town for the wide shot makes sense, great video m8, will buy one of those for portrait
My 85 1.8 will be here in the next hour or so. I can't wait to get it.
I already have the Batis 80mm and waiting for the 40mm cf.
I am actually looking forward to the 85mm f1.2 for the Nikon Z system that is rumored to be released sometime next year. I don't mind shooting with large lenses as long as they have excellent image quality.
I see you dont mind price too
Love my Rokinon 85mm f/1.4
Thank you so much Jason for creating this video - I AM SO INSPIRED.. You ROCK BABY BABY BABY
My favourite lens ever! Amazing sharpness at 1.8... really awesome
I struggle with an 85mm on APS-C like the a6500 - it is so telephoto at 128mm equiv. 55mm gets me close to that 85mm feeling.
Same here APS-C Canon
I use my 85mm 1.4 Nikkor mostly for portraits, my 55mm 1.2 Nikkor gives me that 85mm full frame look on my Fuji XT1
I always surprise myself when I use my 85 1.8. For me its a tough battle between my 24 and 85 for daily use. Love my 135 also but its becoming a niche lens right now. Can't get away from my primes, I just love them and the challenge it gives me. Great vids Jason.
I just started shouting with an 85. To learn it was the only lens I went out shooting with. I’m obsessed with it now. It looks so good. Everything from a different perspective
I just got into photography about 3 months ago and was recommended the Sony 85mm 1.8 and the Sony alpha 7Riii. Couldn’t be happier for being my first camera and only lens for now.
I'm glad You did. I believe in You.
I love telephoto photography, both landscape and street. Especially for an introvert like me it saves me from getting into people's faces when I want to shoot in the city. Use the Sony 85 1.8 a lot. Hell, last weekend I was doing street with the 100-400 and the 1.4x teleconverter. It's a blast.
just got the A6400 and your videos helped my decision, can't wait to try out your lens recommendations!
enjoy it! I do recommend getting OSS lenses for a6400 if you do more video but the sigma 1.4 trios (no oss) are excellent variants for apsc
I have the Sony 85mm 1.8 and love it.
Bought the Sigma ART 85 f1.4 DG DN last week. Thing is a beast. Now I just got to get the Sigma 35 f1.2!
i have a a6400 and im considering getting the sony 85mm 1.8. i am also aware of the crop factor which will put the focal length at almost 135mm.
i think it would make for some interesting photots
Field of view is 135mm. Focal length stays the same @ 85mm
Your previous 85mm video helped me pick the Rokinon f1.4 85mm for Sony e-mount. Wow, I love the look! Gracias, Vong!
I just bought a Viltrox 85 f1.8. Short of some low light focusing issues....it's an amazing lens for the money!
I did a automotive photoshoot sunday in New York on a 85mm rokinon on my a7rii the shots look phenomenal i instantly made up my mind ill be shooting with it more i even found a new creative style
I recently down graded on my 85mm I used to have the Sony GM 1.4 I sold it and got the Sony 1.8 version I love that one more to my style of shooting 📸 I just added extra money to my pocket while still owning an 85mm lenses
i was the same! then i got moved on to batis! 1.8 CREW!!!
I literally watched the 85mm video you made last year yesterday, anyhow love your work man ❤️
I'm not much of a portrait photographer so I have steered away from lenses like this but this video and the last has convinced me to get the 85mm. These photos are epic.
I love shooting with the 85mm. I use it for more than just portraits like u stated in the video!!
AWESOME video..I purchased this used after the first time you reviewed it.. It never leaves my A7iii for family sessions..I can't get over the sharpness!!! Now to start using in for other genres...maybe offer another review on the Zeiss 135... THANK YOU!!
I’m so happy to hear! 😁 you’re welcome!!
Yea 85mm is a great lense for a lot of different Photography Styles, spec the sony 1.8 - small, compact, fast and cheap.
At the end i sold it, because i bought the tamron 70-180. Yes its way bigger, and just 2.8 but thats my lense at the Moment i use for most of my photos
Love my olympus 45mm 1.8, which translates to a 90mm field of view. Such a tiny and powerful lens. Perhaps I should use it more on other subjects besides portraits.
9:45 wait what? 😂
Great video as always!
A wealth of good advice here. I've ordered an 85mm Viltrox 1.8 mkII for my sony A7III - can't wait to use it in the street. Subbed ;-)
85mm is a magic focal length. Thanks for the great combination of describing its strengths and providing practical tips and tricks.
This coming year a really plan on using my 85mm more often and try to stop using my 24-70mm G master so much. Even though the 24-70 is my first love, the 85mm like you said will really make the shots hand out from others out there! 👏🏼 thanks so much for this video! Found more inspiration from it!
I have a 85mm 1.8, thanks for helping me decide to start using it again! What about a review on the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8? (I don't see one)
Yes!! I have a Sony 85mm 1.8 and it’s my favorite len... love it so much! 👍🏻😊
I really love the 85mm lens - so much so that when I switched from my Nikon D7100 (w/ the 85mm f/1.4D) to the A7 III, I bought the Sigma version of it. It was the older version of the Art series before it got replaced. Still love it!
I love my Sigma art 24-70 DG DN 2.8
Although I'll be honest it's usually around 24mm most of the time. I love getting low, wide, and pointing slightly up to my subject. It gives them an unreal presense. I'd love to try the 85 though.
I do have the 50 1.8 Sony lens, but I really don't like it. Time to sell it!
i enjoy street photography so i absolutely love my 50mm, i can't live without it
Got a Batis 85mm not long ago...one of my favorites lenses for street and portrait👍
I love my 85mm! Just got the A7C, so am stoked to try it out on a full frame instead of my old APSC! 🙌
I love your channel bro. Straight up no nonsense and straight facts.
Two-plus decades making a living with a 70-200 zoom stuck on my camera...was nullified when I bought the Batis 85/1.8. The 70-200 is now rarely used. The Batis is *that* good.
Hi Jason, I just bought a Fuji X-T3... so I am inexperienced! LOL, I have this lenses coming in the mail and also a Fuji FX 23mm F2. I really enjoy your videos.
I literally just had my viltrox 85 1.8 delivered for my sony and i freaking love it. First prime
My idea of a good time: the 20 1.8 and the 85 1.8. Such a fun combo to shoot with
After I got my drone, I've been using less and less of the Sony a7iii with 24mm GM and 85mm FE. I decided to swap them with fuji x100v for casual photography. Then it hits me. I missed them so much. After a few months, I trade the fuji back with sony. Only the 85mm is missing in my setup now. Hop i can get it soon.
My challenge for you is to make a video with just a cell phone. And make it a cinematic as you possibly can without using a gimbal and just using the stock camera app that comes with the phone with the time lapse feature the slow motion and whatever the features are that you can use at the highest resolution and see if you can make something. That can trick people into thinking it's a DSLR or mirrorless camera now that would be more impressive than using a DSLR or mirrorless camera I think
I love my sigma 85mm DG DN. I haven’t had it long, I can’t wait for the restrictions to be lifted in the UK so I can make more use of it and test it in a new environment. Used your video on 24 vs 35 to land on my decision of a two lens kit a 35 and 85. Thank you I love your videos!
I´ve learnt tooooo much with this video mate.
Great video again Jason with some cracking ideas that make you think differently. I've had a couple of different 85mm but mainly used them for portraits. I've got the sigma 1.4 coming today and looking forward to trying out something different with it.
Can’t go wrong with the 85mm Zeiss Batis. It comes with me everywhere.
I got the 85mm because you and David Lopez both got me into it! I hadn’t beach shoot while using the 85mm, and the f/2.0 really did blur out the background which for some photos worked! But for others...it was too CREAMY so it ruined some sunset shots!
Very useful video. Thank you very much!
Around 6:46 into the video of you trying to get the buildings in the frame. That was a sweet shot! My lazy self would have just turned my camera to portrait orientation and just did a pano. Haha! But it wouldn’t have been as great as yours, since you were low to the ground.
I am loving the Fender Strat in the background!!
Hi. Loved your review
I’m still new to photography, i have the Z50 nikon, with the kit lens, and the 50mm f/1.8s
If you were in my shoes, would you buy the 85mm f/1.8 S, or the 24-70mm 2.8 S? Or something else entirely. Not having any specific photography goal such as weddings or landscape photography. Something general with vlogging
Thank you
I own the sony 85 1.8. Its by far my favorite lens. It's so sharp too.
I bought the 50mmf2 for my fuji which isnt a truely 85mm but 75mm even then everything just looks more pretty with it😁👌🏼
Nice video. I've just upgraded from my old APS-C camera and picked up my first full frame camera. Currently saving for the 85mm 1.8 and plan to pair it up with a 35mm 1.8. Should make for a good travel kit with the 24-200mm kit lens I got with the camera.
Love the video! Maybe you could do the complete batis line up! "How 25mm lens can boost your photography in 2021", "How 40mm..." and so on for the 18mm and 135mm (would love to see it).
I love the Batis 85mm, but right now it is my least used lens. Often I just tend to go with my 135mm GM. I was even considering selling it. But now...man...this is tough. NO! I cant sell a Batis lens! It feels to damn nice in the hands.
Keep it up, Jason!
thank you for this video. love your detailed explanations and examples you linked
Instant sun! Thanks Jason
Great 'spirit' and a approach to making your learning points. Really enjoyed the session!
I got the Sigma 56mm f\1.4 for my Sony 6000 (APS-C) and it's my favourite lens (300€).
I just bought an 85mm as my first prime....I needed to have that sigma 85mm, 1.4. It puts my kit lens to shame. This video helped me justify the high price tag, thanks!
I think you and hines are on to something here with the 85mm but when I’m traveling to a new place and just want to photograph the cool place I’m at, I feel this focal length is very limiting. Even a 35 is sometime limiting to capture that “big thing across the street”. I like 24-40 for walk around personally, but I’ll break out my 85 to feel artsy.
I just like watching your videos. Second lens I bought for my a7C was the Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN :)