Clash of the 85mm Titans: Sigma DN vs Sony GM | 4K

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 176

  • @giangvu7902
    @giangvu7902 2 роки тому +2

    I see that you reply to all comments for this video, that is incredible! Thank you for such great informative from the video and keep the great content coming!

  • @itsdavo5810
    @itsdavo5810 4 роки тому +7

    Incredible job testing! One of the best side-by-sides I've ever seen -- thank you!

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      My pleasure.

    • @fellowcitizen
      @fellowcitizen 3 роки тому +3

      Dustin is sharper at all tested apertures against any other reviewer ;)

  • @tobyntoby
    @tobyntoby 4 роки тому +6

    The reason for getting any f/1.4 lens is that it gives you the ability to shoot at that aperture without compromises in image quality. Although the GM produces smoother and rounder bokeh balls, it has to stop down to match the sharpness of the Sigma. It also has to stop down to get rid of those nasty colour fringing issues which is non existent in the Sigma. That's a big win for Sigma in my book. Despite having similar prices now that the GM is selling at US$1280 in Hong Kong, Sigma is the one that gets my money. Pre-ordered.

  • @6gwilliams
    @6gwilliams 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks Justin, you do excellent reviews. I have sold my 85mm f1.4 GM lens and have pre-ordered the Sigma for my A7RIV, A9, and soon my A7SIII. Cheers

  • @JsGarage
    @JsGarage Рік тому +3

    Solid review. I am leaning Sigma based on what I saw here. My 24-70 Sigma Art hasn’t really disappointed me. I guess I’ll be adding a Sigma 85mm to the kit.

  • @stevesvanderpool8653
    @stevesvanderpool8653 2 роки тому +1

    Best lens reviewer hands down. You're clinically SHARP when dissecting a lens! A++++

  • @JokiW
    @JokiW 4 роки тому +3

    I really appreciate the elaborate bokeh comparison. This if often the deciding characteristic when I decide on a new lens (maybe not in this particular case since they were so incredibly similar in that regard :D).

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +2

      Some tell me that the GM is radically better, but I think this really shows that's mostly confirmation bias. It is a tiny bit better in some situations; worse in others.

  • @petraleitgeb7656
    @petraleitgeb7656 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Sir for this video! You did such an amazing job! Thank you for helping me find my lens!

  • @davidv.kutaliya
    @davidv.kutaliya 3 роки тому +3

    A very competent and interesting review. We can very rarely meet such professionals now. Thanks.

  • @Mattross52
    @Mattross52 2 роки тому +1

    Totally straight faced ‘a little of fringing on the ear hairs there’ 😂😂😂 god bless you man 🙌

  • @joe2snj
    @joe2snj 4 роки тому +11

    Thanks again for a great comparison, I have the GM and I’ll be keeping it but for new buyers I think the Sigma is the clear winner..

    • @trippalhealicks
      @trippalhealicks 4 роки тому +2

      @joe2snj I'm in the same boat. Have the GM and love it, but would also love to have the Sigma. Just can't justify the purchase, because it isn't enough "better" enough. Anyone that doesn't have an 85mm 1.4 might want to grab the Sigma, though.

    • @0ooTheMAXXoo0
      @0ooTheMAXXoo0 4 роки тому +1

      Your GM lens will sell for close to the new price... Used lens prices are crazy like that...

    • @trippalhealicks
      @trippalhealicks 4 роки тому +1

      @@0ooTheMAXXoo0 Well, normally. Mine has been dropped, though. Still works 100% fine, but it mounts a little "tight" and has a small mark or two. Also, I really don't see enough reason to switch to the Sigma. They're very similar, and both are better than the other in certain areas.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +3

      @Trippalhealicks - I think holding on to what you have is a good idea because you won't get great value for it when selling but it sounds like the lens is functionally fine.

    • @trippalhealicks
      @trippalhealicks 4 роки тому

      @@DustinAbbottTWI I've thought about selling it and/or replacing it with another 85mm GM (before the Sigma was announced) multiple times, but it landing on pavement once hasn't affected the recorded images at all, and it still performs exactly how it did before it was dropped. I just keep shooting with it, but I won't be able to sell it for a good resale price. Thanks for this great video, though, Dustin. Regardless of my situation, I still watched the whole thing just to be sure the Sigma wasn't significantly better and worth the upgrade. Love your channel, sir. Keep up the great work, please!

  • @josephcullen5872
    @josephcullen5872 4 роки тому +7

    Great video! I already have the GM and I love the quality of the Sony GM lenses in general but this Sigma lens is excellent. I think I'll keep the GM just because it is certainly good enough for my portraits.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +3

      I don't see a lot of reason to sell the GM for the Sigma, but might see some reasons to choose to save money and buy the Sigma if you are just deciding now!

    • @josephcullen5872
      @josephcullen5872 4 роки тому +3

      @@DustinAbbottTWI That's exactly what I would say too, if someone new was coming along to 85mm on Sony I would probably point them to the Sigma!

  • @jmackultra
    @jmackultra 4 роки тому +1

    That watch that you wore in the advertisement is very nice.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks. I actually did a review of it here: bit.ly/TACSAVLIIda

    • @jmackultra
      @jmackultra 4 роки тому

      @@DustinAbbottTWI awesome let me check it out.

  • @MrRandomatom
    @MrRandomatom 3 роки тому

    Exactly the comparison vid I was hoping for. Also, it looks like Dustin returned from a sunny beach vacation prior to making this video! 🏝

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому +1

      Probably more like returned from the golf course :) No beach vacations this year!!

  • @artmaltman
    @artmaltman 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic comparison, thank you. Once your Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is repaired it would be great to see a similar comparison to the Sigma. Thanks so much!

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +1

      Fair enough. I'm still working on that repair right now.

  • @channkrp
    @channkrp 4 роки тому +1

    The comparison we need.

  • @smithcs790
    @smithcs790 4 роки тому +3

    thanks for the comparison, very well done.
    are the sigma portrait pictures corrected for that pincushion distortion?

  • @patrickmclean9663
    @patrickmclean9663 3 роки тому

    Really a great review. I can’t recall a better one. Thank you very much.

  • @petevb
    @petevb 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Dustin. Others reviews have noted the Sigma has some curvature of the focal plane which would make it impossible to get both the center and mid plane or corners in focus when shooting a flat surface like your target with the DMs. Did you note any of that in your testing? I guess if it was an issue the Sigma’s sharpness towards the edge would have improved if it was focused there (sacrificing the center in the process).

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      Ironically I had more inconsistencies that I would associate with field curvature from the GM. I think the distortion on the Sigma affected the corners more than anything.

  • @kelekinsumba8446
    @kelekinsumba8446 3 роки тому

    Extremely well presented and great details. Thank you very much.

  • @artmaltman
    @artmaltman 3 роки тому

    Excellent comparison of the bokeh! GM seems to have better skin tones, and on balance more often the creamier bokeh.

  • @sonhaiha767
    @sonhaiha767 Рік тому

    I have to buy the Megadap ETZ 21 due to 85 art DG DN on Z6 using. 85 Art DG DN is the perfect lens in 850$ budget.

  • @saudi4us
    @saudi4us 4 роки тому +1

    I believe the sigma has uneven plain of focus across the frame (its weakness) which cause lower sharpness in other areas far from the focus point. Which means you can get sharper images from the Sigma if you shift the focus to the specific point that you want.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      That could be true to a minor extent because of the distortion profile.

  • @jonaironery
    @jonaironery 4 роки тому +1

    Great work! But how about photo and video autofocus? lowlight, backlight and fast action?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +1

      I dealt with that in the Sigma review already, but the Sigma focuses smoother and faster.

  • @nitailevi8001
    @nitailevi8001 4 роки тому

    Assuming nothing is processed, there are some WB, colour and saturation differences that I guess could be adjusted.
    The brighter Sigma photos can be an advantage especially when using a large aperture lens specifically to get the lowest noise in low light (e.g. concerts... which will hopefully return).
    There seems to be some focus breathing in one or both. The Sigma has higher magnification for the same frame, less the farther you focus. Either (most likely) the Sigma becomes longer the closer you focus and/or the Sony becomes shorter.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      There is no additional processing to these images - just a standard sharpening profile (same for both).

  • @ronborkowski1721
    @ronborkowski1721 4 роки тому

    Tough call some might say that if you are buying a lens strictly for portraits the slight (skin) softness of the GM is a plus more dreamy. I prefer the color cast from the Sony for portraits as well. I will probably go for the Sigma to have more versatility and save some money (just bought the 50 1.4 Zeiss and the V 65 2 thanks to your reviews) and handle the rest in post.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      Valid points. There's definitely strengths to both lenses - they are very much apples to apples.

  • @YOUAREMYKIN
    @YOUAREMYKIN 2 роки тому

    Awesome review! 🙌

  • @fluxcapacitor3273
    @fluxcapacitor3273 3 роки тому +1

    very detailed comparison, in fact the best i could ever seen...I had GM85 and sold it, got a 85DN, couldn't be happier..Definitely sharper, punchy,,,silent AF, very accurate AF, small form factor, lightweight..a game changer...

  • @Noparticularcontext
    @Noparticularcontext 4 роки тому +1

    Great comparison. It’s all about the bokeh! dont think I would pick either of these due to having the 100 stf, I am definitely a bokeh snob now 😂, just wish Sony would make a few more stf lenses, don’t mind a lower tstop as long as that bokeh is 👌

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      It's true that few lenses compare to the smoothness of an STF lens for bokeh.

  • @Elazarko
    @Elazarko 4 роки тому +5

    looking forward to the Canon rf 85mm f2 review!

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      Unfortunately Canon Canada still really isn't fully operational, and getting new Canon loaners is a slow process.

  • @JamesJohnsonMusic1
    @JamesJohnsonMusic1 3 роки тому

    Seeing all the charts side by side made me go buy the 135 instead :) I was on the fence already. My dog has never looked so good! Crushing the portraits and wide field astro! I'll snag the 1.8 if I ever desire an 85.
    I will say, I've used 3 of the new DG DN lenses, and the micro contrast is fantastic on every single one I've used. Just excellent! I really love my 100-400. It just blows the Sony 70-300 out of the water.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому +3

      The 135GM is pretty much head and shoulders over competition.

  • @CryoftheProphet
    @CryoftheProphet 3 роки тому

    gm 135 is an absolute beast! Love my gm lenses..

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому +1

      The 135 is a brilliantly sharp lens...possibly the sharpest I've ever reviewed.

  • @d3ci.b3L
    @d3ci.b3L 9 місяців тому

    The Sigma's pincushion distortion is my only hesitation in purchasing the lens. I would be using it on my Sony a6500, so does that negate the negative effect? I also make panoramics, so would the pincushion distortion cause stitching errors in the final image?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  9 місяців тому +1

      Using it on crop would help somewhat with the pincushion distortion, as the most distorted areas will be cropped off. As for the latter question, that’s not a specific application that I’ve tested and so I don’t know if panorama stitching would be affected

    • @d3ci.b3L
      @d3ci.b3L 9 місяців тому

      ​@@DustinAbbottTWIthank you for the reply. Are you aware of Sony a6500's lens compensation feature? Would it work for this lens?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  9 місяців тому

      Yes it will

  • @tomghzel
    @tomghzel 3 роки тому

    Amazingly good review! Just one thing that I miss, and I would have been curious to your opinion on it, that is flare when shooting against a light source. It's the only thing I've seen in different reviews that clearly looks better on the Sony, imo!

  • @MrsCap2
    @MrsCap2 3 роки тому

    Very solid review ! Thanks ...15:49 are you sure it’s not because there is the LR correction ? Because I can see that the sigma image is much more crop as well, why ?

  • @rishipratap9381
    @rishipratap9381 4 роки тому

    Sir Dustin.....waiting for this

  • @vojtechdurkovicphotography2583
    @vojtechdurkovicphotography2583 4 роки тому

    Lets start this Superfight :D

  • @markwildphotography
    @markwildphotography 3 роки тому

    Superb concise comparison as usual Dustin, I appreciate you man ✌🏻
    I loved the first Art 85mm but damn as a wedding photographer that beast was just too cumbersome. I swapped to the GM which is a class lens but the CA and sharpness let it down imo, now sold the GM for the lighter, sharper, less CA new Art version.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому +1

      This new one is a treat. I snapped one up myself.

  • @foxtowercommunications
    @foxtowercommunications 4 роки тому

    Took the GM to shoot a wedding last weekend. The hunting in low light drove me nuts but otherwise v happy with the lens. How does the focusing in low light compare, Dustin?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      I didn't notice a major difference between the two lenses. I would say that Canon R bodies have a slight advantage in low light performance compared to Sony, but I've always been able to get the Sony's to work fine for me.

  • @stevenwaldstein2249
    @stevenwaldstein2249 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the video. Very nicely done. At this point the 85 GM is five years old so I am not unhappy with the fact that I have 5 years worth of photos with it that the Sigma could not provide. I am curious though if the FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro should be added for comparison. In the past macro lenses were not considered good portrait lenses due to the sharpness but if that is what everyone is wanting now maybe I should have just been using that. Also, I'm someone who values lens ergonomics being consistent across primes. My 20/1.8, 24/1.4, new 35/1.4, 85/1.4, and 135/1.8 are consistent. Do we have to wait for all the DG DN Sigma's to get that? One final comment. I am curious now how the new Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro will compare? Maybe its not f/1.4 but I bet its equally as sharp from 2.8 to 5.6 so maybe that's a good alternative as well and it $1300 cheaper than the RF 85mm f/1.2L and it has IS. So much to think about.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому

      Solid points, and, to your point about Sigma, I think the answer is yes. DN lenses will have the consistent ergonomics.

  • @looppp
    @looppp 3 роки тому

    Are you excited for the rumor GM 35 1.4? For me, if it's the similar size as the 24 1.4, I am buying it instantly.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому +1

      I am, for sure. Their recent GM lenses have been very strong.

    • @looppp
      @looppp 3 роки тому

      @@DustinAbbottTWI Really looking forward to your review of it. But I might just be buying it as soon as it's available for ordering, haha.

  • @youuuuuuuuuuutube
    @youuuuuuuuuuutube 4 роки тому

    15:08 huge difference in rendering quality, favoring the GM.
    To me, the GM looks better simply because of the more creamy background, the bokeh is amazing. Sharpness is definitely better on the Sigma. Note: you mentioned several times that the bokeh balls were larger on the Sigma: it's because the focal length is not the same, you can tell in all your shots that the GM is a bit wider than the Sigma.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      I think there's more to the difference in size than breathing. Even when magnification looks about equal, the Sigma's bokeh balls are larger. I think there's also a bit of an aperture difference.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      And yes, I do think that spot you highlight is the one where the GM looks the best relative to the Sigma. I didn't notice it in many cases.

  • @williaminbody205
    @williaminbody205 4 роки тому

    What a complete evaluation. Looks like the Sony is closer to a f1.5. I’m surprised that when you look at real images the Sigma is way more appealing, considering the test analysts I thought the opposite was going to be true.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +1

      People have drawn different conclusions from this test...which is fine. I mostly want to put the data out there and let people draw their own conclusions.

  • @granthorner
    @granthorner 3 роки тому

    I know there's some pin cushion distortion on the sigma and this can re corrected in camera but does the same apply to video?

  • @WarlordsRising
    @WarlordsRising 3 роки тому

    Amazing work and dedication Destin, you are my go to for reviews

  • @driftareal5158
    @driftareal5158 3 роки тому

    I don’t know about this review but ever since I got the sigma I’ve never even use my Gmaster anymore because over all the Sigma is the better lens for the money and value

  • @ralphtime
    @ralphtime 4 роки тому +1

    would you recommend selling the gm for the sigma or just keeping the Gm ?

    • @ondrejbobek.
      @ondrejbobek. 4 роки тому +2

      I keep my GM until Sigma releases more smaller DN lenses (like 20/1.8, 24/1.4, 28/1.4, 35/1.4, 50/1.4, etc...). And after that i will see.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +3

      I don't think there's a compelling reason to sell the GM. I see an advantage to buying the Sigma if you own neither and want to save money.

  • @camxiong
    @camxiong 4 роки тому +1

    Please give us the Sigma in RF mount!!!

    • @joeblack4026
      @joeblack4026 4 роки тому

      You have to write to Canon to make their RF mount open source like Sony does. Canon is not going to do that . So no Sigma, Tamron, Samyang for RF mount

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      I too hope that Sigma ports these lenses over to RF.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      @joe black - that's not actually true. Samyang already has multiple AF lenses (very good ones, too!) in the RF mount.

  • @shootermcgavin4999
    @shootermcgavin4999 4 роки тому

    Dustin, are you going to review the 100mm GM soon?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      It’s on my “to-do” list, but not soon necessarily.

  • @vncdvncd8331
    @vncdvncd8331 3 роки тому

    Fantastic analysis, as always.
    Would like to ask not an ordinary question- have you ever tried non-standard, much smaller metal lens hoods for lenses? I consider ordering one as replacement for Sigma's. Reason beeing protection from bumps but keeping size small. The only down side I can think of is worse flare resistance, but maybe there is something else? I mean, its a cheap thing, costs like 5$ but I just wonder if I risk anything by using it? I guess these hoods screw-in like filters. You can find them on Aliexpress by searching word "standard lens hood"

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому +1

      Less shading, but if your priority is just protecting your lens, no problem.

    • @vncdvncd8331
      @vncdvncd8331 3 роки тому +1

      @@DustinAbbottTWI thanks!

  • @AB-pn1pr
    @AB-pn1pr 4 роки тому

    I enjoy watching your videos, and use information from your tests and others to influence my purchases.
    I use a Sony A7Riv and a Sony A6500 as my "B" camera. I aim to get as high resolution as I can,
    and note how lens technology is improving with time, hence always looking for upgrade possibilities.
    I do my own testing of the lenses I own, to check if I have received a lower quality dud example, and to learn
    more about my lenses.
    I sometimes can not achieve as good a result as you (or other testers) achieve, especially edge sharpness.
    To what extent do you think manufacturers loan you optimized examples to test, better than the example
    that we are likely to buy, knowing that you are an influencer?
    Also I check sharpness in Lightroom at 2:1 magnification, and find that this picks up defects when 1:1
    magnification still looks OK. Can you please comment on your techniques for showing deficiencies in
    lens sharpness.
    I seem to have harped on lens sharpness, but I find other aspects of lens deficiencies easier to correct in
    lightroom or other software.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      My tests are shown at a 2:1 pixel level. As for "cherry-picking"; I often do a second round of tests when I receive a second copy of a lens (either my own personal copy I buy or another loaner for a different reason). I have found that in almost every case the two copies perform very similarly, so I don't think that's the case. I've also returned lenses from companies loaning them to me because I know they aren't performing up to specification (they've been damaged), so I know I'm not always sent the cream.

  • @gilku4725
    @gilku4725 4 роки тому +4

    Sigma sharper but your portraits look more pleasant with gm... hmmm

  • @stevofoo
    @stevofoo 4 роки тому

    Sigma looks great, I think its a bigger brother of sigma 56mm 1.4 lens :)
    I had a samyang 85mm 1.4 AF lens, sharp but focusing is not reliable, sold it for GM, super happy with GM!!!
    GM has very smooth edge of bokeh ball. If you like 85mm and money is not too big issue, go for GM!!!

  • @afonsosantos8364
    @afonsosantos8364 3 роки тому

    Big miss in the comparison: moving subject AF performance. If you plan to shoot surfers, running/playing kids, skaters, cars, bikes, animals just stay away from the Sigma (I get only 1 in 5 shots in focus with my Sigma on those circumstances, A7M3 AF-C 10fps burst, 5 in 5 shots in focus with 135mm GM for comparison). For standing/posing subjects or studio work it (Sigma) is fine.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому

      Hi Alfonso, I'm having fine focus accuracy with my personal copy of the Sigma, but comparing the Sigma to the 135GM is an unfair comparison. The 85GM doesn't focus nearly as well as the 135, which is one of the finest lenses Sony has ever created.

    • @afonsosantos8364
      @afonsosantos8364 3 роки тому

      @@DustinAbbottTWI I agree the 135mm f1.8 GM is a (very) tall bar to compare any lens against. Yet I got used to its performance, and having upgraded to the Sigma comning from the Sony 85mm f1.8 (wich is also a very competent/fast AF performer) I cannot avoid to find myself in full "Sigma AF shock" mode...
      My expectation for the Art line were quite a bit higher.
      It is not a return (wich I could still do) just because I am not using 85mm for action anyway, but I have to leave here my hands-on impressions for those 85mm f18 wannabe upgraders (as I was 2 weeks ago) to really think it over before upgrading.

  • @anuraj5295
    @anuraj5295 2 роки тому

    I have a doubit sir . Pincushion distrotion (sigma) can be seen in vedio ?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  2 роки тому +1

      No, it will be automatically corrected in camera by the profile

    • @anuraj5295
      @anuraj5295 2 роки тому

      @@DustinAbbottTWI profile? Lens comp! ?

  • @markheath5827
    @markheath5827 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the extensive testing. I'm reminded of the Canon 85mm f1.2L II where the lack of pin-sharp focus with skin texture and dreamy bokeh produces some lovely images (and it had lots of chromatic aberration). I'm just not sure that zooming in to 100% to see marginal differences in focus is what an 85mm portrait lens is about, and I do think that quality of bokeh is really important in portraits - the softer the better. Personally, I already find the sharpness of the Sony can accentuate skin defects (particularly in close-ups). Obviously, this is not the case for other lenses (e.g. 35mm), which may be used for applications where sharpness is absolutely critical and pixel peeping is much more valuable. I absolutely love my Sigma 35mm f1.2 lens, for example.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +1

      There's no question that different people value different things in their work, so having options that aren't identical in their design philosophy is a good thing. We've got choices!

  • @xuanler6061
    @xuanler6061 3 роки тому

    Curious to know if the lens profile of this lens is in some retouching software such as capture one and Photoshop

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому +2

      It's definitely in Photoshop now. I haven't checked Capture One, but it probably is by now.

    • @xuanler6061
      @xuanler6061 3 роки тому +1

      @@DustinAbbottTWI If compared with Sony fe 85mm f1.8, which one would you recommend especially portrait and fashion photography?

    • @djrease7354
      @djrease7354 3 роки тому +1

      @@xuanler6061 I have the 85mm F1.8...It’s an awesome lenses and is sharper per than the Sony F1.4 per the DXOMARK ratings on A7r and Nikon series cameras... But I also picked up the Sigma 85mm F1.4 and in my own opinion, the sigma has better Bokah and is still sharper than the 1.8 ... The sigma has 11 aperture blades vs the 9 on the 1.8. Both lenses are good and focus fast... I’m returning the Sony 1.8 and picked up the sigma 1.4 because the sigma still has the extra edge in sharpness and performance...I also did not like the quality of the portraits out of the 1.8...But that depends on individual taste and style... Both lenses are awesome with the 1.8 holding the best value for the money... I’d say start off with the 1.8 to see if it fits your taste and style. However, the 1.8 just didn’t quite do it for me since I like to shoot with natural light indoors and outdoors... Definitely, when Sony comes out with a 85mm f1.4 GM mark-2... I’m definitely switching back...!!!👍

    • @xuanler6061
      @xuanler6061 3 роки тому

      @@djrease7354 I don't know what country you are. You can return the goods. In my country or even some Asian countries, most of them cannot be returned. For them, money comes first, service comes second.

  • @rectape
    @rectape 3 роки тому

    Hi Dustin, will you review TOKINA Optique ATX-m 85mm F1, 8?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому

      Unfortunately I don't have any connection to Tokina. I reached out to them a few years back and heard nothing from them.

    • @rectape
      @rectape 3 роки тому

      @@DustinAbbottTWI I think now they'll be more responsive with you and your 100k+ followers

  • @hansacafe8208
    @hansacafe8208 4 роки тому +1

    Would Sony launch 85 1.4 GM mark 2 please:)​

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +3

      I suspect such a lens is still several years away. Sony would have to be able to really improve on this one...and I'm not sure that's possible, yet.

  • @lsaideOK
    @lsaideOK 4 роки тому +1

    This is the most detailed review I have ever seen. Both have major flaws. Ca distortion in one, pincushion distortion in the other. The far corner advantage of the GM disappears in most portrait work so, for me, the win goes to the Sigma. If one used it for landscape, the GM may be a better choice. I noticed a different color palette in the portrait work with more reds in your skin tones with the GM vs a more green appearance in the Sigma. That made the GM'S portrait images more appealing for me despite the resolution advantage of the Sigma. Quite a mixed bag. Personally, I feel the ca's of the Sony so badly affect image quality that the Sigma gets the win for me. Too bad you can't compare this to the performance of the Nikon z 85. The only thing not covered here is af performance. That usually favors the OEM lens.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      I covered AF in the Sigma review, and I actually think overall I favor the Sigma for AF. It focuses smoother and faster, and my Eye AF results were flawless.

  • @tomasturis9881
    @tomasturis9881 3 роки тому

    But what about shooting against the sun ?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому

      Not a great idea with either of them.

    • @tomasturis9881
      @tomasturis9881 3 роки тому

      @@DustinAbbottTWI thank you for your opinion on this. I have GM right now and thinking about new Sigma DN. But price of new Sigma is similar to what I can get for used GM, so I am still undecided. I have tried both very quickly and had a feeling that the GM is much better with backlit scenes.

  • @Noojtxeeg
    @Noojtxeeg 4 роки тому +2

    Even with the amount of in-depth testing shown here, there will still be people trying to argue that the sigma isn't better at 2/3 the price.

    • @youuuuuuuuuuutube
      @youuuuuuuuuuutube 4 роки тому

      There is no clear winner. If you're looking for a dreamy look, then the GM is much better, just look at 15:08. If you want more sharpness, then the Sigma wins. For portraits, I prefer a dreamy kind of rendering, but for action, I would prefer sharpness.

    • @rattoh
      @rattoh 4 роки тому

      A used GM cost the same or less than a new sigma. I'll take the GM rendering

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому +1

      I do think the Sigma is real world sharper, but that doesn't make it better for everyone.

  • @ronkol28
    @ronkol28 3 роки тому

    1200 vs 1800 bucks..ill take the sigma. the sigma 85 (for nikon) old lens body (dn is a tweaked formula) was already sharper than the GM. here its just the same.

  • @ych8312
    @ych8312 4 роки тому

    Samyang 85mm 1.2 vs these lenses?

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      They have nicer build and more features, obviously, and a little better autofocus. The Samyang is a not a lot worse optically.

  • @laeicawezlar4417
    @laeicawezlar4417 4 роки тому

    Still not selling my Milvus 85! I also get mildly annoyed by Sigma’s yellow cast!

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      The Milvus is a fabulous lens. I don't see the cast you are referring to, though.

    • @laeicawezlar4417
      @laeicawezlar4417 4 роки тому

      Dustin Abbott sorry, i meant in my Sigma 35 1.2 lens. Nice work as always btw

  • @jtes1442
    @jtes1442 4 роки тому +1

    That Sigma looks to be a great buy ! A huge win for Sigma .

  • @loose9.
    @loose9. 4 роки тому

    Sj

  • @gladstoneh9170
    @gladstoneh9170 4 роки тому

    Au

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  4 роки тому

      ???

    • @gladstoneh9170
      @gladstoneh9170 4 роки тому

      Dustin Abbott sorry I may have wrongly pushed the keyboard. I have preordered the canon r5, RF 501.2 RF 85 1.2 ans Rf 24-70 2.8. Do you recommend them? As you know I always highly regard your opinion. Thanks!

  • @mediadragonchile9064
    @mediadragonchile9064 4 роки тому

    Sigma is the best!

  • @jmrvisualstw
    @jmrvisualstw 3 роки тому

    I think its a poor audio quality ✌️

  • @ronkol28
    @ronkol28 3 роки тому

    havent been for awhile. video production level is down. get your lighting better. some back lighting or window lighting. also, that audio is horrific. get a lavaliere mic or an overhead boom mic. invest in that. room echo and distance from mic is very evident.

    • @DustinAbbottTWI
      @DustinAbbottTWI  3 роки тому +1

      I went back and checked this video to see if your criticisms have merit. They don't.