So Sting is now a photographer

You know what Sting, I love your music so I'm gonna trust your photography tips. TNX!

These are the exact reason why I have been exclusively shooting 85mm in the last year for all my portrait session. I mostly shoot on the open street, so the working distance is crucial. And although the background blur is very nice, it is still not eliminating the context completely with the compression, as a 70-200 does. Not to mention the compact size and light weight of the 85mm lenses, which is a huge deal on long shoots.

2:22 It's interesting that the train blurred at 1/30 of a second but the letters on the LCD display appear blocky. This is because the screen in refreshing rather than being a continuous source of light.

Thanks for reminding me that my 85mm has been sitting on the shelf for much too long now.

Super video. I totally agree with you! I just started using a Canon EF 85mm /1.8 lens and I love it. Lightweight, relatively inexpensive, fast focusing with great imagery...

That’s awesome. I always see the 50 1.8 and 70-200 2.8 talked about, but not too many have brought up the points you have. Thanks.

When this video started I thought I was looking at Sting LOL! Very informative video. Subbed.

I've Been on the fence with respect to purchasing this lens, however you just pushed me over! I'm buying it today....... Funny thing, I'm mostly a travel photographer! Landscapes, architecture and street portraits.

I just bought the Canon 85 mm f1.4 IS and it's wonderful !

There's one thing I come across again and again is, although we're talking about still pictures (on many other channels do this too) we see more video 🤷‍♀️!! And I have to stop the video and go back to be able to see what Im after . ..the photos that is.......just allow us to delight in your beautiful STILL photos❤. Is there anyone out there who still loves just plain still photos?

Wonderful teaching, its so clear and easy both technical and practical, thanks so much

Does this all apply to a 50mm if you are using a cropped censor? Great video btw!

Awesome! I never knew the 85mm 1.8 coulld have this nice look!

I agree. 85mm is the best portrait lens. Greetings from germany!

I have used the 85 f/1.8 G for more editorials I can count and wide open as well.

I just bought Sigma 85mm f/1.4 with Nikon D810. Now i will follow your instructions. You have made nice presentation, thanks for sharing with us. Good luck

I just purchased this lens today,I can’t wait to get it!

Beautiful both the photography and Anna

I love his energy and passion

💕💕💕 Now that the newer 85 is out I can afford to get the older version soon to use with my Sony. Thanks 🙏🏾 for the helpful tips!

I love my 85 mm it is such an awesome lens. I recommend everyone have one in their kit bag and make it their go too

Also, in the images, it still maintains that feeling of being "personal" w the subject.

Fall in love with this model😍

Great demonstration. Thanks

Hi Sir, can you also use 85mm 1.8 on a group shot?

Like the 1/30th tip 👍

Is the 85mm good for portraits in corp sensor camera?

..... That was a great tutorial!

Great video! On my wishlist. Thanks for the great tip

I'll love to be an apprentice of yours and I have always enjoy watching these videos and they're very helpful too this seems so masterful.

Amazing

wow! I’m a new fan... you convinced me! Now I am doubting whether the 50mm f1.8 version is as good..? Any opinions as to which to get? Both are not an option!

Thank u for sharing , very helpful . 😇👍

I LOVE my 85mm 1.8G! But what about that overhand grip?

I am having nikon d5300. Which is the best lens for child portraits? 50mm or 85mm?

Awesome, love your video 🙂👍🏼

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Isn't the D500 a crop sensor which then makes the 85 mm equivalent to about 127mm full frame

Great tips, thanks for sharing, keep it going

That lens is a amazing value!

what's the sweet spot for this lens?

Thanks for the hint. Btw, the model is crazy beautiful. Godspeed you all.

i shoot with sony, canon and nikon bodies and they are all great cameras that give excellent results, however my sony SLT A mount camera bodies have two major features that lead the pack, first the Electronic viewfinder that allows you to see the finished product before you actually shoot the image which opens the door for many many other features and second is the body stabilization...........i shoot for pleasure....

They way this dude walks made me subcribe right away

Great advice too

85mm - the story teller.

wow she is like a hollywood star great explanation, in APS-C, a 50mm will just work fine too?

It's still hard for me to compare the 85mm to the 50 mm I love them both

Great video, learned a lot! Thank you!

85mm is awesome...

I cant get over how good the 85mm is for potraits. I must have!

I just love my 85mm 1.8 which I use quite often.

Great video. You convinced me. This will probably be one of the first lenses I get when I get my first mirrorless.

Thanks I have a 85 1.8 and was seriously questioning whether I should save for the 1.4.

Sting... cool!

very good i like it

thoughtful and enjoyable. thanks for the effort and the sharing. in those exterior shots on 6th ave, where did the catch light in her eyes come from? thumbs up.

I love how you explain every shot. Are you shooting in aperture priority or Manuel?

what's the sweet spot for this Nikon 85 1.8g?

Great video

Really amazing

Thanks!

A 50mm lens would work with any crop sensor camera to provide an equivalent FF FOV of 85mm. Of course the depth of field would be different and more due to sensor size not lens.

Amazing 💓

Many helpful information in one single video, and the model is beautiful too, subscribed! Great content!

Thank you

Thank You

In FX body it is F/1.8 but in DX does the aperture value change to F/3.1 because the lens is actually made for FX bodies

85mm on a full frame right?

What do you think about tokina 100 mm f2.8 for portrait?

stupid/weird question I have google pixel 3 xl which has f 1.8 aperture and if i buy a 3rd party 65-85 mm telephoto lens will i get such shots ?

I'm trying to find EF 85mm lens for canon and noticed that there are 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.8. Not sure which one to choose on the budget?

Just purchased a Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens on the used market. I was tossed up between several lenses: I did not want to pay the price for the EF 85mm f/1.2L lens. The two Sigma selections (f/1.4 ART and non-ART) have focus problems on many copies. I might have gone with a Tamron 85mm f/1.8 lens but, I couldn't justify the price. I got my Canon f/1.8 at about 1/3 the cost of the Tamron...

What do you think of the Canon 100 mm f2.8 macro or Canon 135 mm f2 for portraits ? Thanks

How about a 90mm? I'm thinking of getting the 90mm Sony Macro lens. It is sharp and can do portraits and Macro

does a 50mm 1.8 on apc sensor roughly do the same?

For DX body also is it equally beneficial?

a nice report

thank you sir

hi there, is this lens would work on Nikon D5600? Thanks in advance

I love that lens! By the way, you look like Sting so much! 😅

Does this work with cannon ?

Bad ace man!

Would it be good for concerts?

What about a 135mm 2.8? I love that lens, and lately I was thinking about the 55mm, what do you say?

Thanks for your video. I am Sony boy and Do you think f1.4 is not necessity and it is only different is Bokeh>>

Sting is into photography now?

What do you think about 75mm for portraits?

85／1.8g?

I really like my 85mm too.

Is it the yongnuo 85mm or the canon 85mm?

thank you ^^

So tied with these "X reasons why you must think like me"... You can find as many reasons to shoot portraits with a 105, or a 135 or a 50mm or even a 70-200 lens. First : a 85 at F/1.4 doesn't give the same result as a 85 at F/5.6 or F/8. Second, you, as all of us wonder if you like a close proximity to your model and talk with her or do you prefer a certain distance when shooting. If the background highlights the model or on the contrary interferes with the image. If you can stand back outside or are in a small room ? If the model is alone or surround by an (un)wanted crowd. Etc... The good lens is the one who allows you to rich your aim according to the circumstances.

Is that different from a 85mm macro lens?

The key element for a perfect portrait is not a lens or a camera, but a beautiful model.

What type of lens

Would've liked to get the canon rf f1.2 actually until i saw the price

What 200mm was used here?

I always say: 85mm is King, the one that can do the job and make it look good 50mm is Queen, can do a job and get it done right 35mm is Jack, not the favorite but is there when needed