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Love the energy that you, as well as the model bring to the shoot. I know that you appreciate the wife helping with the light; I love it when my wife is around to help me. Great job.
this is my fav video youve done.... just had to look at 135mm after watching your sigma105 video... yes Im with you ,the 135mm wins for me... Will have to try it sometime..
Hey Keydrin I just wanted to give you a shout out, you are doing the photography community a great service by posting your great work and review of this highly awaited lens, I wish I had one. Please don't let the haters get in your way or slow you down from what you are doing, which I don't think you would allow anyone to get in your way. Just wanted to say please keep up your great work, I aspire to achieve your level of expertise and imagery.
This is insane! Can't wait for the 135mm art to become available in the UK. I've been shooting with the old Nikon 135mm f2 for over a year now and I just absolutely love the lens. can't begin to imagine what the Sigma version will do!
Wonderful video! Fun and useful. Clear demonstration of Sigma 135mm sharpness and bokeh, sweet. That light, was it the Flashpoint XPLOR 600? Looked like and a few shots looked like you used high speed sync. Is that correct? What do you think of it? Recommended? Thanks!
Hi , nice review .I am undecided between the 85 art and the 135 art.Since you have used both which one is better in terms of IQ at the WOA and lower apertures .Sharpness, AF speed and bokeh are the criteria for me to make a decision.I do outdoor portraits mainly and use the canon 1.2 and the 135 f/2 for now
Srinivas S both of the IQ are great, sharpness both are razor when fine tune to your camera body if needed. What it comes down to is what focal lengths do you prefer. I prefer the longer focal length. So for me it's the 135.
Woow! Really love your shots! I am also thinking of buying a 135mm 1.8 art on a Nikon D750 but not sure yet, because I've heard that the focus isn't fast and that it has a backfocus. Is that true? Or do you think a 70-200mm 2.8 vr ii would be greater for portrait and humans which are in movement? Would be very great if you answer!
Julia dream I didn't have any issues with focusing actually it was pretty quick if you use the right modes on the lens. After I fined tuned it it was dead on every time. Thanks so much
thanks for the review Keydrin Franklin ! will you recommend this over a Nikon 105/1.4 considering there is always a chance of back/front focusing issue with Sigma ...
Keydrin Franklin Subscribed. Love your style, between the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 and the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 based on your style which would you choose? Thanks.
Hi Keydrin! I really really love this Lens so much. Want to saving money for it. But still confused if it still performance good on my Nikon 500 DX Crop sensor? Please answer! Thank you so much 💕
Claire Sophia hello, the lens should still work fine, but it won’t be a 135, i believe it will be like a 175 or around that range on your crop body. You should rent it first to make sure you like the focal length
@@924PHOTOGRAPHY yes you're right. I might rent first. And even if I don't rent it it still ok to use this Lens for Family, Kids and.. Portraits right?. Thank you so much for your kind answered...
@@924PHOTOGRAPHY Ahh still want to still communicate when I doing Photoshoot w them. I don't want to back up to another side of the world hahaha.. Really really hard decision 😭😂. 55m might be better???
Wow those shots are amazing, love the enthusiasm in your voice! I allready have the Sigma 85mm 1.4, how does the 135mm compare in bokeh and focus speed??
Really been liking your videos. You are a great showman, keeping it light and still informative. Best of all you engage everyone around you: the models, the helpers, fellow photographers and the viewers. Wish I lived closer!
Also, nice to see an actual photographer post a video on youtube for a change, unlike so many clowns that think they know squat about the art, you have the natural born talent in it.
so what is the selling point of the 135 f1.8 vs the 105 f1.4 or 200 f2. i guess it has a little more compression than the 105 and closer focusing. but the 105 is f 1.4. i would like to hear you break down the differences and benifits between them all. and why you would use one over another. personally an 85 f1.4 is enough for me. so i am wondering why i would want to ad a 135 f1.8 to my bag. it seems like the close focusing for head shots would be great. but i dont know if thats enough to get me to buy it. and im considering selling all my Cannon gear and getting a Sony mirrorless. im waiting to see what Sony puts out next like an A7r lll
photographerjonathan for me like you said it's the longer focal length for compression. I have the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 and I'll be doing a comparison soon. For me it comes down to personal preference and I tend to go with the longer focal lengths like the 200mm f2. I love the way they render the background. But, the 105 is good and super sharp as well. So, do you want to spend 800 more on a Nikon 105 or spend less and get the same quality plus a little more compression.
This lens looks awesome. To me though the 105 1.4E bokeh is more creamier, buttery and has more character. The Bokeh on the Sigma looks a little more clinical to me. Can't wait on some side by side comparisons.
That would be awesome. I just sold my 200 F2 because I like the 105 1.4E so much and it's so much lighter to carry around. Not saying I liked it better than the 200 F2, but it was so close and the difference in weight was enough for me to let it go. I came to the realization I wanted a dreamy creamy looking background but didn't need it turned to complete mush. The Sigma 135 looks like the best bang for the buck for an awesome portrait lens to me. But if you check out camera labs review and look at the photo's of the books on the shelf, the bokeh on the 105 is clearly smoother and creamier IMO.
Hey Keydrin I have a few questions if you don't mind, I know you are very busy. I purchased the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 lens and I had bad experience with focus accuracy, the lens would focus very fast but not the accuracy of the focus was off, misfocus and total lack of detail in the skin. I was using my Nikon D610 in single focus and single mode. Did you find that you have to calibrate the lens I don't recall hearing it as part of the video or I may have missed it, but how did you find the focus did it hunt for focus. I returned the lens and now have received the replacement and I will keep you posted.
Robert T. Johnson hey first in the past I've had problems with the D610 and focusing recently I had a client that had the d610 and I put my 105 f1.4 on it and it missed everything. Your questions yes I mentioned it in the video. I had to fine tune it slightly on my D4s and when it locked on it was tack sharp. Far as the hunting goes I've encountered that a few times where it was just hunting back and forth until I had to move to a different spot. I noticed it more in lower light conditions or when shooting below like ground level up. Other than that try fine tuning it with FoCal or the Spyder lenscal.
Hey Keydrin thanks for the quick reply, I will calibrate it to my Nikon D610 body and post a few shots of my results and I was not sure if I had heard that you calibrated the lens, my plan to calibrate all my lens, never had thought of it before, but makes sense due to all the variations in lens mounts and camera bodies, I do know that there's a minim focus tolerance or variance from one lens to another and found it's not uncommon to keep trying different copies until you get a good one. I read a post at Lens Rentals Blog and their method of testing was to purchase 10 copies and tested them to get an average of the lens performance and QC, the post can be found here: www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/04/sigma-135mm-f1-8-art-mtf-charts-and-a-look-behind-the-curtain/
how's the autofocus on this, is it fast and accurate? I'm all about the nice smooth background this lens makes. would you recommend this over nikon 70-200mm? thank you
You and your model are of the same character ,humorous at its best and I love that. I want to up the ante of my portraits and it's between this lens,nikon 105 f1.4 and the sigma 85 1.4 art.Which is your favorite choice everything considered. Just keep up the good work.
Sorry to bug you,Does your preference of the 135 has to do with your love to shoot from distance or that it's better in general considering autofocus,bokeh,transmission,rendering and handling.
Mucho thanks for your videos - I have been studying them regularly to use your techniques with my portrait photography. Will have to find a good deal on the 135mm ART lens... my 80-200 2.8 is good but not as good! You rock. Thanks again for the great content, it's helped my photography very much.
good effort, man that's a mother of a camera, some parts good some not so but certainly can't fault the images, although some of the earlier shots showed overly white eyes, might be just the image on the phone, would be good to see the actual images
Zardos Spinosa thanks so much! I don't ever whiten the eyes must be your phone lol. I posted a link to a DIYPhotography article that has more images on there. Link is below in comments. Her eyes are just that white. I'll be posting more images on my Facebook over the next few weeks
I think if I had the choice of how I like to shoot I would go with the 135mm, but I'm going to keep both for other reason. But, all though I love both lenses I prefer the 135
Hey man, just a quick question... i know you own the 200mm f2 and now you have the sigma, do you find yourself using the 200 less now? I had the 200 and loved it but just wondering if the 135 1.8 will actually be just as good.
damn lens is HUGE, results are stunning though, I must admit. I'm a sony mirrorless shootter and I'm highly intrigued... whether or not to sell off the 200/2....... amazing stuff. btw, highly suggest the head extension kit, assuming thats the xplor you're using.
John Buckingham Jr. I use the Spyder lenscal and in my Nikon I have fine tuning adjustments inside the camera body. Or you can order the Sigma dock station, but I prefer the in camera
You photos looks like art. These are pro. I lovo to use these are my desktop wallpapers. Try to provide full resolution photos to ur fans like me. I interested in these a lot.
Thank you for the video and sample photos. Great work, I pre-ordered the Sigma 135 f1.8 the day after it was released for Pre-Orders. Still waiting to get it (Canon EF mount). The pictures look amazing, what is your take on the AF Accuracy and Speed? btw I also have the 18-35mm f1.8 ART on my 80D and the 50mm 1.4 ART on my 6D, I know a lot of people have complained in the past, I also have a few canon 1.8's (50 & 85mm). I have found the Sigma (ART line) AF speed accuracy to be about the same as Canon. Whats your opinion on the 135mm f1.8 AF accuracy ?
Looks great bro...all of you images are boss..Could you do a video on how you touch up those images. Thanks for the vids. Oh yea...does she always dance during a shoot. Lol
also I want to mention that in India the is very harsh in the noon, so can I over power the sun using Ad200 or AD360 ? Im intentionally saying these both flash units because of the tight budget over xplor600/AD600..
Very nice job, amazing photos! Could you do a video on how you edit them?? I have the Canon 135mm f/2L and I think it also creates incredible shots, but I am a little weak on anything beyond basic editing and really like the results you have! I would love to see your work flow and am sure others would also like to see that. Thanks! PS I am subscribed (have been for a while now)
I was the video guy and the other guy was filling in when I wasn't shooting. The sigma lens we were using was a native E mount lens so the auto focus works great on it. We were shooting in 120fps so our shutter speed was 1/250sec at f/1.4 the whole shoot.
I actually watched this video again and found something interesting. Were you shooting on a Nikon D4s or D810 with the Sigma 135 Art lens? I'm just wondering why you were using ISOs below 100 if you were shooting on a Nikon D4s. Or were you shooting jpeg?
Keydrin Franklin I've got mine yesterday and am loving it. It works deadly accurate and focuses quickly on both my D5 and D500. I'm going to use it and take some portraits of my kids during the Easter holidays. Preliminarily it looks like it's even better than the Sigma 85mm Art in terms of color rendition and smoothness of bokeh. I don't own the Nikon 105mm f/1.4e lens (I will never buy one). Can you do a review comparing the two lenses?
Keydrin , I took your advice about checking out the Sigma 135mm F1.8 and it is simply amazing. Having a blast with the lens. Just as sharp as my Nikon 300mm. It performs perfectly on my D800 as well as my D500 or any of my other Nikons for that matter Thanks for doing the review on this great lens and sharing. Looked at the lens earlier for outdoor portraits but passed on it, that was a bad mistake on my part.
Good video but it seemed to showcase the a6500 and Sigma 30mm f1.4 more than it did the lens you were reviewing lol. All that slow motion was a bit distracting but I loved your vibe and energy. Keep growing and keep up the good work. Awesome shots btw!
Great video Key! Lense looks excellent. There has been a lot of issues with focus on the 85mm Art. Did you have any issues with this one? I noticed you said you had to make minor adjustments. Really considering this lense for portrait work mostly. Thanks for any help!
Thank you so much! Straight out of the box the focusing was on point, but I made some minor adjustments to make it hit much better. Now, when I first bought the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 it was off so bad my fine tune ended up being +17, but once it was tuned I had no other problems. The focusing speed on this lens is insanely fast too.
Sure , Well could you recommend strobes for beginner uses or semi pro uses , because i do off camera flash from speedlite currently so want to learn about strobes too . Thanks Just a quick question would you recommend the 70 -200 focal length or this sigma 135 1.8 ?
Subir Thapa my personal preference is the 135 because I love fixed lenses. Strobes flashpoint system either the Xplor 600TTL or the flashpoint streaklight 360, or a even lighter option is the evolve200 that's equivalent to 6 speedlites. The first two links in the description
Subir Thapa for me I'm a firm believer get what you want the first time and you don't have to spend more money in the future. But the evolve200 will do the job in most situations
Tristan Wilhelm thanks so very much! For me i would say yes only because i like prime lenses. But, if you’re a wedding or event shooter the 70-200 is a better choice because it’s more versatile.
thanks keydrin, but I'm using 70-200 2.8 and you are using 1.4 or 1.8, so can I use AD360 over 600? another thing when you are using 360 and 600 ? any specific reason?
If I know I'm going to be fighting with the sun I'll use the 600, if I'm shooting more in the evening and don't need a whole lot of power then I'll choose the 360. Plus the color 600 is easier to set up and quicker
crazynesss about work... mannnnn... you r dammm !!!! all ur shots are great... reallly ...GREAT.. actually i'm little confused between sigma 85mm f1.4 art & .... Sigma 135mm f1.8 art.... can u help me a littel...
Chris Cheek on the smooth parts I was recording and the shaky parts was when Derek was filming. I think it's because after I balance it we threw the rode mic on top and threw off the balance. I didn't check any of the footage he recorded until I got home and was deeply saddened. I'll make sure next time to balance it all from the start. Originally we were going to do the audio separately but we didn't have enough people
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Thank you Keydrin Franklin
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This video sums up my decision perfectly. Should I get a cinematic camera or the Sigma 135...
Josh Jones depends on what you’re wanting to do. Portraits i love the 135
Your use of flash blends so well and naturally. Love your work
dan kuettel really appreciate it
Forget the lens...I'm getting one of those popup changing tents :p
Jeremy Smith haha! That's what's up
@@924PHOTOGRAPHY BROO that a first time i ever seen that
Love the energy that you, as well as the model bring to the shoot. I know that you appreciate the wife helping with the light; I love it when my wife is around to help me. Great job.
Kevin Clark thanks so very much! Yeah I love it when she help 😊
When the video goes, the feeling is that the picture is taken through the frosted glass.
Георгий ЯЯ_всё-равно_не_скажу thanks
Thank you, but I'm not interested. )
Георгий ЯЯ_всё-равно_не_скажу that’s awesome 👍
I love the say the 135 isolates the subject. Might get this instead of a 85 1.8 lens.
Qibilii yes i agree
this is my fav video youve done.... just had to look at 135mm after watching your sigma105 video... yes Im with you ,the 135mm wins for me... Will have to try it sometime..
GilbertTV that’s what’s up! Yeah, i still love my 135 for sure
Wow...those were great photos Keydrin! Video was great as well!
Thank you so much!
Incredible! Not sure if you do the video too, if not, that person needs a raise. Cinematics are outstanding!
Jwalt Photography haha, thank you! Most of the cinematic shots I did them!
Truth be told, I can't afford this lens and don't really need it, but stayed for the entertainment and quality. Keep it up man!
Jwalt Photography thanks so much! Will do
Great video and pics .... I got this lens on mail order, can't wait! 1.8 ... 135 ... all the way.
Paul Franklin thanks so much! Absolutely
Today I ordered the Orlit and the wescot Rapidbox beauty dish. Should be an awesome combination.
Karl Mullings heck yeah it is
Hey Keydrin I just wanted to give you a shout out, you are doing the photography community a great service by posting your great work and review of this highly awaited lens, I wish I had one. Please don't let the haters get in your way or slow you down from what you are doing, which I don't think you would allow anyone to get in your way. Just wanted to say please keep up your great work, I aspire to achieve your level of expertise and imagery.
Robert, thank you so very much for the kind words. I really appreciate it.
VC prefere a 135 art, ou a nikon 200f/2?
nao fez um comparativo entre as 2?
abs
Great shots, bokeh on full model body is incredible, fine example to show off the 135mm 1.8
MrDreamie thanks so much!
This is one of the must-follow channels. Amazing videos and loved this review.
valtteri lahtinen thank you so much! We are working on another video soon
This is insane! Can't wait for the 135mm art to become available in the UK. I've been shooting with the old Nikon 135mm f2 for over a year now and I just absolutely love the lens. can't begin to imagine what the Sigma version will do!
Tope Ojo heck yeah you'll love it
Wonderful video! Fun and useful. Clear demonstration of Sigma 135mm sharpness and bokeh, sweet.
That light, was it the Flashpoint XPLOR 600? Looked like and a few shots looked like you used high speed sync. Is that correct? What do you think of it? Recommended? Thanks!
Art Altman thanks so very much! Yes it's the flashpoint Xplor 600TTL. For most of the shoot I was in HSS and I absolutely love that light.
Hi , nice review .I am undecided between the 85 art and the 135 art.Since you have used both which one is better in terms of IQ at the WOA and lower apertures .Sharpness, AF speed and bokeh are the criteria for me to
make a decision.I do outdoor portraits mainly and use the canon 1.2
and the 135 f/2 for now
Srinivas S both of the IQ are great, sharpness both are razor when fine tune to your camera body if needed. What it comes down to is what focal lengths do you prefer. I prefer the longer focal length. So for me it's the 135.
Thanks Keydrin. I love the 135 focal length .love the reviews.keep them coming :)
Woow! Really love your shots! I am also thinking of buying a 135mm 1.8 art on a Nikon D750 but not sure yet, because I've heard that the focus isn't fast and that it has a backfocus. Is that true? Or do you think a 70-200mm 2.8 vr ii would be greater for portrait and humans which are in movement? Would be very great if you answer!
Julia dream I didn't have any issues with focusing actually it was pretty quick if you use the right modes on the lens. After I fined tuned it it was dead on every time. Thanks so much
Seems like a beautiful lens. Nice roundup of vids and images.
Thank you so much! M ML!
My pleasure.
I very like this kind of Hip-hop style lens testing video!!
haha, I really appreciate it.. Trying something different.
thanks for the review Keydrin Franklin ! will you recommend this over a Nikon 105/1.4 considering there is always a chance of back/front focusing issue with Sigma ...
Bhushan patil I didn't experience that with this lens, but I did fine tune it so it is spot on.
thanks Keydrin , would like to know your opinion of sigm 135 vs Nikon 105f1.4 .. a review is welcome ..thanks
Keydrin Franklin Subscribed. Love your style, between the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 and the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 based on your style which would you choose? Thanks.
Thanks for the Sub! I would go with the Sigma 135
Keydrin Franklin No problem, it would be hard not to subscribe with the quality of your work. Thanks for the quick response.
Your photos is so clean, love it!! Grettings from Monterrey, MX.
Homero Martinez thanks so much
You mentioned having to "adjust it a few notches" for optimum focusing/sharpness. Did you use the Sigma dock to do that?
David Fraser I used the Spyder lenscal
Appreciate the quick response.
David Fraser no problem
Hi Keydrin! I really really love this Lens so much. Want to saving money for it. But still confused if it still performance good on my Nikon 500 DX Crop sensor? Please answer! Thank you so much 💕
Claire Sophia hello, the lens should still work fine, but it won’t be a 135, i believe it will be like a 175 or around that range on your crop body. You should rent it first to make sure you like the focal length
@@924PHOTOGRAPHY yes you're right. I might rent first. And even if I don't rent it it still ok to use this Lens for Family, Kids and.. Portraits right?. Thank you so much for your kind answered...
@@924PHOTOGRAPHY You think I should use Sigma 85 1.4 art?
Claire Sophia i think the 85 will get you to the 135 focal length. But you’ll have to be back pretty far, to me it’s worth the shot hahah
@@924PHOTOGRAPHY Ahh still want to still communicate when I doing Photoshoot w them. I don't want to back up to another side of the world hahaha.. Really really hard decision 😭😂. 55m might be better???
That lens is DA BOMB!!!
Wayne Carey heck yeah
Wow Keydrin, you got all the latest toys. Subscribed!
Thien Dinh haha, thanks so much
Beautiful work and model. Where was this shot? I am always looking for cool locations.
Tony G thank you! It was shot at the Fort Worth Nature Reserve
You make very good videos.. I've watched 5 of them today back to back.
DaveSincere, haha thank you very much!
Very nice Keydrin! Great shots and video
Stanley Parrish Jr. Really appreciate it
Great lens review. How would this lens perform on the Z system, particularly on Z9? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thank u. I would ask @photomeike since he uses the z9 with different glass. Don’t want to tell you wrong. Especially since I haven’t shot with the Z9
@@924PHOTOGRAPHY thx much. I will follow up with Ike
Wow those shots are amazing, love the enthusiasm in your voice! I allready have the Sigma 85mm 1.4, how does the 135mm compare in bokeh and focus speed??
Colin Bok thank you so much! The bokeh to me is better and the focus speed is really fast like the Sigma 85
Thnx for your reaction! Those Art lenses... think I have an ARTdiction ;-)
Colin Bok very welcome
colin if you've already got the 85, i dont believe you should "upgrade". unless you really need the focal length.
Really been liking your videos. You are a great showman, keeping it light and still informative. Best of all you engage everyone around you: the models, the helpers, fellow photographers and the viewers. Wish I lived closer!
Robin, thank you so very much!
Sounds good to me 😎
Beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻 what power of flash you used??
Aswin to be honest i don’t remember
nice photos, love what this lens can do, so obvious in your shots, 18ft away and like your using a macro lens at 10 inches for sharpness and detail.
GoogleUser absolutely
Also, nice to see an actual photographer post a video on youtube for a change, unlike so many clowns that think they know squat about the art, you have the natural born talent in it.
GoogleUser really appreciate it 😎💯
so what is the selling point of the 135 f1.8 vs the 105 f1.4 or 200 f2. i guess it has a little more compression than the 105 and closer focusing. but the 105 is
f 1.4. i would like to hear you break down the differences and benifits between them all. and why you would use one over another. personally an 85 f1.4 is enough for me. so i am wondering why i would want to ad a 135 f1.8 to my bag. it seems like the close focusing for head shots would be great. but i dont know if thats enough to get me to buy it. and im considering selling all my Cannon gear and getting a Sony mirrorless. im waiting to see what Sony puts out next like an A7r lll
photographerjonathan for me like you said it's the longer focal length for compression. I have the Nikon 105mm f/1.4 and I'll be doing a comparison soon. For me it comes down to personal preference and I tend to go with the longer focal lengths like the 200mm f2. I love the way they render the background. But, the 105 is good and super sharp as well. So, do you want to spend 800 more on a Nikon 105 or spend less and get the same quality plus a little more compression.
Do you use the TTL function on the Flashpoint 360? Or do you dial them in manually?
Andrew Herman I use TTL a lot but this whole shoot was manual
This lens looks awesome. To me though the 105 1.4E bokeh is more creamier, buttery and has more character. The Bokeh on the Sigma looks a little more clinical to me. Can't wait on some side by side comparisons.
Renee Crabtree thank you! I'll have that in a few weeks as well as a comparison to the Nikon 200mm f2
That would be awesome. I just sold my 200 F2 because I like the 105 1.4E so much and it's so much lighter to carry around. Not saying I liked it better than the 200 F2, but it was so close and the difference in weight was enough for me to let it go. I came to the realization I wanted a dreamy creamy looking background but didn't need it turned to complete mush. The Sigma 135 looks like the best bang for the buck for an awesome portrait lens to me. But if you check out camera labs review and look at the photo's of the books on the shelf, the bokeh on the 105 is clearly smoother and creamier IMO.
Hey Keydrin I have a few questions if you don't mind, I know you are very busy. I purchased the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 lens and I had bad experience with focus accuracy, the lens would focus very fast but not the accuracy of the focus was off, misfocus and total lack of detail in the skin. I was using my Nikon D610 in single focus and single mode. Did you find that you have to calibrate the lens I don't recall hearing it as part of the video or I may have missed it, but how did you find the focus did it hunt for focus. I returned the lens and now have received the replacement and I will keep you posted.
Robert T. Johnson hey first in the past I've had problems with the D610 and focusing recently I had a client that had the d610 and I put my 105 f1.4 on it and it missed everything. Your questions yes I mentioned it in the video. I had to fine tune it slightly on my D4s and when it locked on it was tack sharp. Far as the hunting goes I've encountered that a few times where it was just hunting back and forth until I had to move to a different spot. I noticed it more in lower light conditions or when shooting below like ground level up. Other than that try fine tuning it with FoCal or the Spyder lenscal.
Hey Keydrin thanks for the quick reply, I will calibrate it to my Nikon D610 body and post a few shots of my results and I was not sure if I had heard that you calibrated the lens, my plan to calibrate all my lens, never had thought of it before, but makes sense due to all the variations in lens mounts and camera bodies, I do know that there's a minim focus tolerance or variance from one lens to another and found it's not uncommon to keep trying different copies until you get a good one. I read a post at Lens Rentals Blog and their method of testing was to purchase 10 copies and tested them to get an average of the lens performance and QC, the post can be found here: www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/04/sigma-135mm-f1-8-art-mtf-charts-and-a-look-behind-the-curtain/
Hey man! Awesome videos! Do you use a color checker or anything in your editing?
I have one, but I don't use it I adjust in post.
Id love to see an editing video from SOOC
how's the autofocus on this, is it fast and accurate? I'm all about the nice smooth background this lens makes. would you recommend this over nikon 70-200mm? thank you
How does it compare to Nikon 200mm f2 for bokeh and sharpness? This is a stellar pro review Keydrin. Thank you.
montrealdennis121 the 200mm is still the king on both! I'll be doing a review on the two in a few weeks.
Keydrin Franklin thank you Keydrin. Subscribed. Keep up the great work brother
Keydrin you are a super photographer !!!
Bek-Arys thank you so much
You and your model are of the same character ,humorous at its best and I love that.
I want to up the ante of my portraits and it's between this lens,nikon 105 f1.4 and the sigma 85 1.4 art.Which is your favorite choice everything considered.
Just keep up the good work.
Okwy Ugonweze between those two the 105 but I prefer the 135 over all of them
Sorry to bug you,Does your preference of the 135 has to do with your love to shoot from distance or that it's better in general considering autofocus,bokeh,transmission,rendering and handling.
Okwy Ugonweze became I like shooting from a distance
Mucho thanks for your videos - I have been studying them regularly to use your techniques with my portrait photography. Will have to find a good deal on the 135mm ART lens... my 80-200 2.8 is good but not as good! You rock. Thanks again for the great content, it's helped my photography very much.
Jeff Pagel thanks so much! You’re very welcome 🙌🏽
super video.. lindo Objetivo.. usaste el flash ad600 de Godox ??
Thank you very much! It was the Flashpoint Xplor 600 TTL
The art series is great it seems can't wait to get my hands on my 18-35mm f1.8
good effort, man that's a mother of a camera, some parts good some not so but certainly can't fault the images, although some of the earlier shots showed overly white eyes, might be just the image on the phone, would be good to see the actual images
Zardos Spinosa thanks so much! I don't ever whiten the eyes must be your phone lol. I posted a link to a DIYPhotography article that has more images on there. Link is below in comments. Her eyes are just that white. I'll be posting more images on my Facebook over the next few weeks
Great review man, just a question. How far do you keep the light from your subjects and whats the light power on.
SeanWarlock thank you! It really depends, but usually I go for something super close at a lower power on the strobe
Hey bro! In your opinion! Do you think keeping nikon 105mm1.4 E. over this sigma 135? Which one is the Best!!??
Thankssssss
I think if I had the choice of how I like to shoot I would go with the 135mm, but I'm going to keep both for other reason. But, all though I love both lenses I prefer the 135
Thanks BRO!!! I think you should Run for Mayor or president!!! I Love your answer tho LOL 😂
David Oludele lol!
ow man , you're a talented video maker
adam boujouf I really appreciate it bro
Hey man, just a quick question...
i know you own the 200mm f2 and now you have the sigma, do you find yourself using the 200 less now?
I had the 200 and loved it but just wondering if the 135 1.8 will actually be just as good.
Looking good brother, that lens is sharp. Thank you for the video
Jesus Jimenez thank you very much
damn lens is HUGE, results are stunning though, I must admit. I'm a sony mirrorless shootter and I'm highly intrigued... whether or not to sell off the 200/2....... amazing stuff. btw, highly suggest the head extension kit, assuming thats the xplor you're using.
chuck90504 thanks so much! Yes, we have that extension as well 😊
Pre-order mine. However, how do you adjust the lens in camera? Tips?
John Buckingham Jr. I use the Spyder lenscal and in my Nikon I have fine tuning adjustments inside the camera body. Or you can order the Sigma dock station, but I prefer the in camera
Thanks. BTW your best video yet. Keep it up!
You photos looks like art. These are pro. I lovo to use these are my desktop wallpapers. Try to provide full resolution photos to ur fans like me. I interested in these a lot.
Sri Ranjan I'll let you know for sure 😎💯
Thank you for the video and sample photos. Great work, I pre-ordered the Sigma 135 f1.8 the day after it was released for Pre-Orders. Still waiting to get it (Canon EF mount). The pictures look amazing, what is your take on the AF Accuracy and Speed? btw I also have the 18-35mm f1.8 ART on my 80D and the 50mm 1.4 ART on my 6D, I know a lot of people have complained in the past, I also have a few canon 1.8's (50 & 85mm). I have found the Sigma (ART line) AF speed accuracy to be about the same as Canon. Whats your opinion on the 135mm f1.8 AF accuracy ?
ExploreAtWill the auto focus is very fast and accurate. But some may need small fine tunings to your camera body
Copy that, hopefully I should have the lens next week. Once again, thank you for the review and response :)
Enjoyed the review. Gabby is definitely enjoying the shoot.
Thanks so much bro!
Which camera and lens is filmed this video clip? Thanks in advance Greetings from Serbia!
NIKOLA KOVACEVIC thanks so much! Filmed on the Sony A6500 + Sigma 30mm f/1.4 contemporary lens. Zhiyun Crane
Amazing piece of glass in a good hand's !!
I agree :)
Great job on this!!! Just picked up the lens last night!!!! Can't wait to see what that bad boy can do!
Wowzers ...that lens is a beast. Are all of those images straight out of camera??
Howard Pritchett thanks so much! They are not SOOC, but the background is SOOC I only tone the image and removed blemishes
Looks great bro...all of you images are boss..Could you do a video on how you touch up those images. Thanks for the vids. Oh yea...does she always dance during a shoot. Lol
Howard Pritchett haha yes she does. I can send you some helpful videos on editing. Message me on Facebook
I dont have Facebook. Can you email me the links or send them on google+
also I want to mention that in India the is very harsh in the noon, so can I over power the sun using Ad200 or AD360 ? Im intentionally saying these both flash units because of the tight budget over xplor600/AD600..
chakor shevde definitely the 360 can for sure.
Thanks for another great and informative video. Yo Gabby's move are getting better. signed her up for dancing with the Stars. lol.
Tyrone Marquez haha thank you very much! She is a dancer.
Love the review man, just curious what gear the person taking the video was using, looking into getting behind the scenes videos on all my photoshoots
Tonde Marimbita thank you! He was using my Sony A6500 and Sigma 30mm f1.4
Very nice job, amazing photos! Could you do a video on how you edit them??
I have the Canon 135mm f/2L and I think it also creates incredible shots, but I am a little weak on anything beyond basic editing and really like the results you have! I would love to see your work flow and am sure others would also like to see that. Thanks!
PS I am subscribed (have been for a while now)
Thank you so very much! As of right now I keep my editing exclusively to my workshops and clients. But, I will be giving quick tip videos soon.
awsome video . im a video guy and looking to get this lens aswell. ALSO a question for the video guy. how did he get autofocus on a sigma lens/sony?
would like to know his aperture and shutter?
I was the video guy and the other guy was filling in when I wasn't shooting. The sigma lens we were using was a native E mount lens so the auto focus works great on it. We were shooting in 120fps so our shutter speed was 1/250sec at f/1.4 the whole shoot.
Oooo that lens, that bokah, great video 👊
rmalcolm720 thanks so much
YOOOOO just found your channel off this review. Loving your work. Instantly subbed man. Keep up all the hard work.
James Young Photography thank you so very much 😊💯
Nice shots and helpful review! I want this lens really bad!
haha, thanks so much
I actually watched this video again and found something interesting. Were you shooting on a Nikon D4s or D810 with the Sigma 135 Art lens? I'm just wondering why you were using ISOs below 100 if you were shooting on a Nikon D4s. Or were you shooting jpeg?
Steven Lui I was shooting on the D4s so that wasn't the native ISO. It was Lo3 but shows up in Lightroom as ISO 64.
Steven Lui shooting lower ISO gives a more contrasty look.
Keydrin Franklin I've got mine yesterday and am loving it. It works deadly accurate and focuses quickly on both my D5 and D500. I'm going to use it and take some portraits of my kids during the Easter holidays. Preliminarily it looks like it's even better than the Sigma 85mm Art in terms of color rendition and smoothness of bokeh. I don't own the Nikon 105mm f/1.4e lens (I will never buy one). Can you do a review comparing the two lenses?
Great video, how's the AF accuracy and speed?
Vince Arredondo thank you! Very fast and snappy! It's actually very accurate. I fined tuned it to my camera body and it hits every time
Excellent! that is the only thing Im waiting to be confirmed o pull the trigger! Im glad you find it fast and accurate!
Keydrin , I took your advice about checking out the Sigma 135mm F1.8 and it is simply amazing. Having a blast with the lens. Just as sharp as my Nikon 300mm. It performs perfectly on my D800 as well as my D500 or any of my other Nikons for that matter Thanks for doing the review on this great lens and sharing. Looked at the lens earlier for outdoor portraits but passed on it, that was a bad mistake on my part.
James Pruitt, that's awesome! Glad I was able to help! Made my day 😎
that slow mo at the beginning...I see what you did there :))
dinko bilic haha 😂😂😂😂
Awright man...I jumped off the cliff and now I have a D4 and Sigma art 135 mm :)). And you got a new subscriber.
great video man! this lens is on my next to buy list!!!
Raymond Wong very welcome
I'd love to see a Nikon 105 1.4/Sigma 135 1.8 comparison since they are very similar in theory.
Jonathan Logan I probably want get the chance too.
Hello))) Tell me, what kind octabox and lamp do you have? But of course
what is a synchronizer? Are you interested in mobile lighting
Серж Селевич using the Wescott XXL and the Xplor 600TTL Flashpoint.
Thank you very much))) And then tell me what else you have monopod and extra power(battery pack)
Серж Селевич I put the links in the description. The battery pack comes with it and the pole I'm using is the photoflex light reach pole
Good video but it seemed to showcase the a6500 and Sigma 30mm f1.4 more than it did the lens you were reviewing lol. All that slow motion was a bit distracting but I loved your vibe and energy.
Keep growing and keep up the good work. Awesome shots btw!
Christopher Smith thanks so much!
Great video Key! Lense looks excellent. There has been a lot of issues with focus on the 85mm Art. Did you have any issues with this one? I noticed you said you had to make minor adjustments. Really considering this lense for portrait work mostly. Thanks for any help!
Thank you so much! Straight out of the box the focusing was on point, but I made some minor adjustments to make it hit much better. Now, when I first bought the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 it was off so bad my fine tune ended up being +17, but once it was tuned I had no other problems. The focusing speed on this lens is insanely fast too.
Hi there , Nice video , What were the strobe and softbox you used thanks
Subir Thapa thank you! I posted all the info in the description 😎
Sure , Well could you recommend strobes for beginner uses or semi pro uses , because i do off camera flash from speedlite currently so want to learn about strobes too . Thanks
Just a quick question would you recommend the 70 -200 focal length or this sigma 135 1.8 ?
Subir Thapa my personal preference is the 135 because I love fixed lenses. Strobes flashpoint system either the Xplor 600TTL or the flashpoint streaklight 360, or a even lighter option is the evolve200 that's equivalent to 6 speedlites. The first two links in the description
Any budget strobes to start with ?Thanks again.
Subir Thapa for me I'm a firm believer get what you want the first time and you don't have to spend more money in the future. But the evolve200 will do the job in most situations
Fantastic review, your model always amazes me, beautiful sharpness and colors, loved this, Thanks its Henry here
Gone Zapatero thanks so very much Henry
My pleasure mate thanks again
Hey man great review and cool video. Would you still recommend this lens even if one already has a 70-200 2. 8?
Tristan Wilhelm thanks so very much! For me i would say yes only because i like prime lenses. But, if you’re a wedding or event shooter the 70-200 is a better choice because it’s more versatile.
buen trabajo!!!. Me gusta mucho tu canal. Espero que subas nuevos vídeos pronto. Un saludo desde España!
one thing I want to know is that, here keydrin is using AD600/xplor600 in HSS but can I use ad360 or AD200 in HSS mode with same output?
chakor shevde I'm using the Xplor 600TTL
thanks keydrin, but I'm using 70-200 2.8 and you are using 1.4 or 1.8, so can I use AD360 over 600? another thing when you are using 360 and 600 ? any specific reason?
If I know I'm going to be fighting with the sun I'll use the 600, if I'm shooting more in the evening and don't need a whole lot of power then I'll choose the 360. Plus the color 600 is easier to set up and quicker
Keydrin Franklin that is perfect , thanks a lot and keep helping me to solve my queries...
You're ridiculous Key! Crazy good my friend!
John Weaver haha thanks so much
Hows the focus on it. Is it slow? I was debating this or the F2 135L
Silent778 it's super fast!
A small request, will you provide full resolution photos with your signature
Sri Ranjan not sure yet
Great stuff! I am trying this lens next week and this helped.
ESEVEN thank you. That's awesome
Loved the review, bought the lens. Stunningly sharp images with the D850. My Nikon 105 1.4 can't match the Sigma! Shocked but delighted!
crazynesss about work... mannnnn... you r dammm !!!!
all ur shots are great... reallly ...GREAT..
actually i'm little confused between sigma 85mm f1.4 art & .... Sigma 135mm f1.8 art.... can u help me a littel...
Vikrant they both or great lenses.but my personal preference is the 135 mm 1.8
Keydrin Franklin ....oohwww...thanks....solved all problms....
Vikrant no worries bro! You'll love it
Great video, Keydrin. That bad boy is on my wish list. Appreciate the review.
Sean Morgan thanks so much! Heck yeah
Stupid question- how the heck to you fine tune yours? I was going to get a new 70-200 but now I'm torn.
Brooke Holloway I use the Spyder lenscal and in the menu of your Nikon camera depending on the model you have will have fine tune adjustments
Thank you! Also- I'm loving your lighting! I have the Einstein but have never figured out how exactly to use it. I should probably do that! lol
Brooke Holloway so very welcome! Yup, dust them off haha
Smooth footage man! Nice portraits as well.
Great review and images!
Rachael, thank you so very much!
Great lens review, Now I just need a reason to buy one.
Toby Hines haha, thank you!
Ok not a reason, just need the money.
what camera dld you use for the slo mo with the women and what frame rate ?
Unusual Suspect Sony A6500 at 120fps
Shout out from Houston. Love your channel man, keep up the great work !
Vlad Shoots Houston in the house! Thanks so much
Wow, awesome work.
al ensley really appreciate it
Fort Worth Nature Preserve! I love that place!
Zach Ashcraft Photography yes it's awesome
Just bought this lens based on your review this weekend and am loving it. Thanks for the great review!
Zach Ashcraft Photography that's awesome! Glad you're enjoying it! May I ask where you got it? Fort Worth Camera?
On the video, why is it not smooth when that Sony is on a gimbal? Could be not balanced right? Lens looks sweet..
Chris Cheek on the smooth parts I was recording and the shaky parts was when Derek was filming. I think it's because after I balance it we threw the rode mic on top and threw off the balance. I didn't check any of the footage he recorded until I got home and was deeply saddened. I'll make sure next time to balance it all from the start. Originally we were going to do the audio separately but we didn't have enough people
Cool man..no worries..I use the video micro pro on and off and and remains balanced..Works great on the sony A6xxx series..
Chris Cheek maybe I need to check that one out. Thanks again
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Chris Cheek ok I have that one and the bigger one