Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Review (with comparisons with Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN)

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @OlieTalusan
    @OlieTalusan Місяць тому +2

    *Darth Revan

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому

      Aw! Tqsm for correcting me, Kylo's name kept popping up in my head for this but I always felt it doesn't look quite right. Turns out I couldn't even recognize Revan, the "star" of KOTOR :-D

  • @user-uz1mx6jx2t
    @user-uz1mx6jx2t 2 дні тому +1

    I’m loving this Sirui’s design, but I’ve been considering the TTArtisan 75mm f/2. The size difference seems noticeable, especially for outdoor shoots or travel setups.

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  День тому

      The TTArtisan is one stop slower so the size difference is expected. For travel however, a 75 or 85 might a tad restrictive; a 35 or 40 fast prime might be a lot more versatile.

  • @Oliver46233
    @Oliver46233 22 дні тому +4

    I keep going back and forth between an 85mm and the TTArtisan 75mm f/2. The sharpness and bokeh on the TTArtisan are getting a lot of praise, and the lightweight, compact design is super tempting. I’d mainly use it for portraits, so the fast autofocus and that swirly bokeh effect sound perfect. Anyone else in the same boat?

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  21 день тому

      The TTArtisan looks pretty good from reviews. Maybe you could get both that and the Sirui? Test and keep the one you like? ;-)

    • @MilesCooperUK
      @MilesCooperUK 3 дні тому

      I got the TT for 137 dollar from their website early on. Mega deal for a very capable lens. I will buy sirui and decide if the tt gets sold.

  • @dleise
    @dleise Місяць тому +5

    Great comparison. Thank you for gathering the shots!

  • @MikaLJ
    @MikaLJ 13 днів тому

    Great comparison! Thanks for sharing. Now I know that I’ll need to go for the much better SIGMA for my purposes.

  • @christionk
    @christionk Місяць тому +2

    i hope thre will be comparison with old and reliable performer like sony 85 1.8

  • @lzlKiDlzl
    @lzlKiDlzl Місяць тому +1

    Learning something new everyday. Thank you, sir for this video.

  • @annijoshle-th8kp
    @annijoshle-th8kp 11 днів тому

    I'd wish, Sigma Art would produce them for NIKON Z's, but since they don't, I have to look around. I wonder if that gets close to Nikons 85mm 1.8?

    • @Commonyou7149
      @Commonyou7149 10 днів тому

      Wait for Viltrox lab 85f1.4, soon or later it will come for Z.

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  10 днів тому

      I have gotten my hands on the Nikon 85mm 1.8 (and 1.2) before. The 1.8 is a good lens close to being on par with the Sigma, it's cheaper (I think) but longer in terms of size.
      The 1.2 is amazingly good however, easily comparable to the Canon RF 85 1.2 that I used for a couple of years.

  • @ryan26i
    @ryan26i Місяць тому +2

    Have you use a Meike 85mm 1.4 lens? How is its performance compare to this new lens from Sirui? thanks, nice review

    • @ryan26i
      @ryan26i Місяць тому

      Especially the AF, thanks

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому

      Unfortunately, no. I haven't touched a Meike 85mm before.

  • @cy9nvs
    @cy9nvs Місяць тому

    Great test! Very helpful.

  • @clixbyshivanth
    @clixbyshivanth 20 днів тому

    The auto focus is fixable by Firmware update 😟.

  • @martin9933
    @martin9933 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the review!

  • @jbphoto99
    @jbphoto99 7 днів тому

    Sirui website says lens is Partial Compatible for Sony A7S3 for Photography. What does that mean? Will it work?

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  5 днів тому

      This was the official reply I got from Sirui :
      Regarding the "partial compatibility" mention, this typically refers to how certain features might perform differently depending on the camera model. While the Aurora Series 85mm F1.4 lens is designed to work with full-frame Sony E-mount cameras like the Sony FX3, FX6, A7C, and A7III, some features may vary:
      Autofocus performance: On certain models, there may be slight variations in autofocus speed or tracking efficiency, particularly in low-light conditions. However, the lens is optimized to provide a responsive experience across most models.
      Aperture control and display: The stepless aperture ring, which is ideal for smooth exposure adjustments in video, may display differently on specific cameras. For example, in video mode, some cameras may show aperture changes slightly slower than in photo mode.
      Hope this helps

    • @jbphoto99
      @jbphoto99 5 днів тому +1

      @@quagmire321able i asked sirui and they said AF may not work well on A7S3 so i cancelled order

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  4 дні тому

      @@jbphoto99 oh wow.... ok

    • @MilesCooperUK
      @MilesCooperUK 3 дні тому

      ​@@jbphoto99on both video and photo?

  • @rephaelreyes8552
    @rephaelreyes8552 Місяць тому

    I really like the rendering of the Sirui

  • @drchtct
    @drchtct Місяць тому

    Thank you. Could you test it on an APSC camera as the lens is also launching on Fuji X? Do you think the sharpness would be enough for the more demanding APSC sensor? Obviously it's worse than the Sigma and new GM, but which lens for $500 isn't, right

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому +1

      Exactly! I actually forgotten to test it on APS-C crop mode on my Sony. Will do so in the future.

  • @hukmai
    @hukmai 29 днів тому +1

    Can you do a comparison with the meike 85 1.4 🙏

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  29 днів тому

      Not sure if I can get my hands on one but a quick seach yielded this : www.microfournerds.com/blog/meike-85mm-f14-auto-focus-review ; this might help since he/she compared it to a Sigma 85mm but I think that might be the 85mm HSM Art

  • @saint4030
    @saint4030 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the comparison. Sigma seems to be still the best 85mm for E-Mount.

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому

      I would say the 85mm GM II would be the best with the GM I and Sigma following it for E-mount.

    • @alyousuf
      @alyousuf Місяць тому

      ​@@quagmire321ableBest based on what parameters?

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому

      @@alyousuf combination of image quality, focusing speed, features & compatibility with Sony bodies and to a smaller extent, build quality (at least Sony provides a lot more details about their weather + dust sealing than Sigma).

  • @strippedlist
    @strippedlist Місяць тому +11

    what review is this comparing the lenses???? one is 1/5 second the other one is 1/30....at this focal length 1/5 seconds ....and its confusing...Sigma is on tripod and the Sirui not???

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому +2

      Both mounted on tripod on the same camera. I shot some with quicker shutter speed as the light was changing as I took the test shot, these were shot during sunrise as I didn't have a lot of time to complete the testing.
      That being said, if it's on a tripod, shutter speed shouldn't matter, at least not for a 85mm shot at 1/5 or 1/30s.

    • @davepastern
      @davepastern 29 днів тому +1

      @@quagmire321able this is not true - subject motion blur will be impacted by the shutter speed, so faster is always better...at least 1/focal length if not more. Even on tripod.

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  29 днів тому

      @@davepastern welp, I guess you and I have a difference in opinion. And I will leave it at that ;-)

    • @davepastern
      @davepastern 29 днів тому

      @@quagmire321able wow.

    • @micheledallalba8950
      @micheledallalba8950 23 дні тому

      No wonder the cars were all blurry....

  • @acenapbuild8282
    @acenapbuild8282 29 днів тому

    Wow I'll wait for L mount for my lumix s1 😁

  • @leolee3182
    @leolee3182 20 днів тому +2

    Absolutely sirui is better.

  • @Joan-p2z
    @Joan-p2z 19 днів тому +1

    The SIRUI 85 shows superior performance compared to the Meike 85.

  • @conradomedia
    @conradomedia Місяць тому

    Holllly s* i just ordered one! So its look like its out of focus a lot of time! I have to cancel this order, WHAT about Samyang 85? Can you compare it to GM and Sirui?

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому +1

      No sir, not a lot but just worse than the Sigma. I used it to shoot a lot of other photos and it worked fine.
      I haven't tested the Samyang thoroughly enough to say anything about it but I am sure there are already plenty of reviews online for that lens.

    • @nickorafael3887
      @nickorafael3887 Місяць тому +1

      Go with sigma. Best 85mm until the GMii

    • @conradomedia
      @conradomedia 28 днів тому

      @@quagmire321able Sirui told you to wrote it :) Sounds like you are going to review it again

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  28 днів тому +1

      @@conradomedia lol... I think Sirui now regrets asking me if I wanted to review the lens and I wouldn't write what Sirui tells me, I write what I think.

    • @conradomedia
      @conradomedia 26 днів тому

      @@quagmire321able They told me they going to contact you to change the review :D They did not? :D I think this lens optically will be nice but AF will be horrible for profesional use.

  • @FramesOfAR
    @FramesOfAR 27 днів тому +3

    You can’t do a crappy comparison of lenses with varying shutter speed. It’s a bad review. Wonder how Sirui found you.

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  27 днів тому

      Thank you for your lovely comment. It is greatly appreciated. 😁

    • @TimKimzey
      @TimKimzey 10 днів тому

      ​@@quagmire321ableit IS appreciated because his point is valid, your "review" is not valid, or helpful, in any way.

  • @useral2218
    @useral2218 17 днів тому +1

    Спасибо за подробный и честный обзор! Пожалуй оставлю Sigma себе.

  • @ONLY__JASSS
    @ONLY__JASSS Місяць тому

    Next viltrox 75mm f1.2 sony vs sigma f1.4 autofocus test

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому

      I would if I could, my local Viltrox disti doesn't really loan units out for reviews AFAIK

  • @SummersSnaps
    @SummersSnaps Місяць тому +1

    So basically you get what you pay for. Thanks for the comparisons!

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  Місяць тому +1

      It seems so and considering the launch price, the Sirui is an alternative I'd consider myself if I didn't have the Sigma myself.

  • @ChrisM-yq2pq
    @ChrisM-yq2pq Місяць тому

    You really can’t test a lens except on focusing on a chart with a flash on a tripod to eliminate shake

  • @frankfeng2701
    @frankfeng2701 28 днів тому

    Would like to see bokeh comparison.

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  27 днів тому

      Take a look at the Loca comparison photos. The bokeh is relatively good, at least without any major issues. For a lens at this price, that is a pass for me 🤓

  • @Weedeogram
    @Weedeogram 27 днів тому

    way cheaper than Sony gm ii...i guess worth trying 😅

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  27 днів тому +1

      True, if your needs don't extend to potentially shooting in difficult conditions, this should work well enough.

    • @Weedeogram
      @Weedeogram 27 днів тому

      @@quagmire321able let do the shoot together...haha

  • @Hexlord
    @Hexlord 27 днів тому

    ah a local cosplay photog

    • @quagmire321able
      @quagmire321able  27 днів тому

      Thank you for the comment but not exactly, my first time ever at a cosplay event. Went there just because I wanted to test the lens as close as real life conditions as possible