What are your thoughts on manual focus lenses? I honestly don’t like the experience but this lens make it more enjoyable

Thanks, Manny, just bought one.

I liked that sarcastic way of saying, "I'm just a youtube photographer". lolzzzzzzzz

I love how he has to max out the shutter speed and lowest iso to shoot wide open in this lens!!

Monster! This shoot was dope! Outfit and background blur was awesome. Thanks for sharing!

1:43. That shot by the graffiti wall was tight.

Keep up the great work man. I'm not even a photographer and I watch your videos start to finish. Lol.

I like that you included all that feathering confusion in the video. Very real!

Manny, I once used a folding garden cart like your "Dodge Caravan" and found it pretty handy. However, I converted a three wheel golf club carrier to a photo cart. The handiest thing about my "golf-photo cart" is that I can affix a light sand to it, so I don't have to "cart" (excuse the pun) the light stand around or have an assistant to hold it. This three wheel cart is really an ATV because it can go just about anywhere. I also have a smaller and lightweight stand for a hotshoe type of flash modified by an umbrella attached to the cart. I have a camera case attached for any accessories or extra lenses and I also have an Arca Compatible clamp attached. Since I like to shoot with a pair of cameras, I can have one in my hands and the other attached safely to the cart. BTW: I will often shoot with two different focal lengths on the two cameras or I will use a vintage lens on one camera and a modern lens on the other. That way I can have the advantage of the rendition of the vintage lens with the assurance that I will also have a fair number of technically excellent images. The cart folds and will fit in the back of my Subaru Forester.

We need to get you a MagBox with the Focus Diffuser to help your Grid your light off the ground at 3:30 :)

The difference of what was framed vs what the picture taken looks like at 2:31 reallyyyy makes me want to buy an off-camera flash

The colors shine through. Can't ask for more.

wow....simply dreamy. very nice Thanks for the review

I have version II of this lens, I take it to all my weddings because it's my "special team" lens, it gives me those 2-3 pictures that really change the pace of the wedding album, give it a twist, to something unexpected, refreshing the viewing experience. There are some moments in a wedding when you need to shoot manual, like when you shoot through the bride's veil, or through the spouses car's glasses. And there are moments when you want to shoot manual, because it fits the mood of the bride getting ready, lost in her thoughts... things like that. This lens seems to have a better backlight resistance than my version 2. However I don't think it would be worth upgrading just for that, what is your advice Manny? Is it worth losing money on upgrading from v.II to v.III?

man you deserves a million subscribers

You are "just" a 'KZfaq" photographer? You are VERY inspiring and I have learned so much from you, so be it. Thank you, always, for these great videos

I love the shots, the overall composition, and how you applied the proper use of a speedy center sharp predominant manual focus lens.

I had the v2 of this lens and always regretted selling it. The lens produces a lot of throw away stuff, but it also provides images that will make you gasp. The shot that others will look at an go OMG. Once you have the bases covered this is a great lens to add to a collection and one that you'll have fun working with. I will rebuy it. In fact I'm going to contact the person I sold it to and see if they are done...

When feathering light, u are doing it correct..Don’t expect to be no light, instead a more even spread of light.. so no hot spots👌🏻

have fun with your new lens

Wow! Exceptional photos! Superb light! But Manny, please use a vertical grip. Otherwise you will soon need a chiropractor. I know what I'm talking of.

You seemed a bit peeved at the end. Don't let the internet kill your vibe Manny because we are all watching you for reasons which are positive. I personally would never be interested in the lens, but I still watched the video out of curiosity and ultimately respect your style and taste.

Smooth like butter...

Can confirm that the aperture ring is stable on the new EF mount version.

I realize this is an old video at this point and you might not even own this lens anymore - but one of the ways I get some more resistance to any declicked aperture ring to keep it from getting turned on accident is by just adding one of those 5$ rubber geared focus rings from Tilta or Smallrig that filmmakers use for follow focus. If you then overlap this rubber geared ring a bit with the non-moving part of the lens before or beyond the aperture ring, that creates more friction and thus resistance. The more you overlap it, the more resistance you'll have because the rubber from the geared ring is partially "sticking" to the part that doesn't want to turn.

You are the best sir I also studying photography and cinematography in india Your flash topic videos was very helpful for me and all of your videos

Great video Manny!

A very thoughtful and enjoyable video. Well done!

I just subbed to you, I love your style and I think it’s great that you show the actual performance of the lens. Thank you for the great content!

Gotta love the grandma trolley lol See, natural light no spill issues right?

about the light spill: bringing the light closer to her & lowering the power should help or you can get a grid

Love your shots man! Your work is amazing! I am switching to the A7 III and I love seeing you shooting with it and nailing it to perfection!

Only Manny can make lugging a portable wagon look cool. That strut was fierce! lol :D

Quality And bokeh of this mitakon are awesome !!!

I bought v2 of this lense off your video/photography. Photographers just wanna have some fun. Props Manny!🙏

You are definitely not a KZfaq Photographer! I definitely appreciate your videos and reviews! Thank you Manny!

You can use a Beauty dish or a small soft box Or do what I do ..use a grid sometimes on location lol

You always find the dopest locations

i want that flllaashh

Could not tell from the video if you had focus peaking on or not. I shoot manual focus with peaking and zoom for my real estate photography and it’s very accurate. When I tried to manual focus without peaking I was not getting proper focus all the time. If you were not using peaking give it a shot it will make your life a lot easier.

@Manny Ortiz You don't need to angle that modifier to avoid the spill of lights. Put a a grid on the softbox so that you can feather it to lessen the spill. Hope it helps bro.

Beautiful shots Manny

Thank You!!

Agree with your assessment on shooting @ 0.95. Owned the mitakon in the past, but the weight was just too much, wish I could stomach it, but the images were beautiful, may reconsider one day.

You need to carry a grid around I would say man to help control the spill and probably a rectangular softbox like 3 x 4 and 4 x 6 with grids (& gels) also in your arsenal. Plus man, talk more with your model! :-)

As far as getting the shot’ you’re one of my favorites.

3:50 haha you need a grid bro

super love your portrait style

I was already finishing your sentence at the beginning about the video being sponsored by squarespace lol. Switched it up on us

Beautiful photo shoot.

Dude those are some clean shots bro. As always, keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your knowledge... now all I gotta do is go out and find some models. Dry here in California.

I just need to move to Chicago cuz they have all the best spots for portraits!!!!!!!!!!

Nice! Love using my RapidBox for easy setup and take downs with my Godox AD200 and Godox AD600.

I know I'm 4 years late. But always a good Idea to bring a grid to prevent the light from spilling issues

Walmart Drake does it again! My favourite shot was the one at 4:22! Cheers!

Amazing shots and you made it work almost effortlessly.

It’s true to enjoy shooting a lens at its widest aperture, however don’t get stuck there you can stop that lens up to 2.8 and still get a shallow depth of field and it’ll give you a sharper image. I’ve been victim to always shooting at the lens widest aperture because I was told so by you tubers. You don’t buy a fast car to drive it at 30mph, but you can’t drive at 100mph the whole drive☝️

The quality of that camera is insane 🔥🔥

beautiful results

Manny, you always have the best tips! Just wondering if you typically use a light when shooting portraits? Keep the content coming man!

1:09 "Daamn". When you realize you hit bulleye

Manny back at again with the Station Wagon 👌. Great video man.

Your technique was fine the reason you were not able to feather the light well is physics. The area where your subject was standing had a lot of reflective surfaces (glass box) so no matter where you pointed your flash, it was always bouncing light back to that spot. It is a situation that you could address in post, however, without flagging the offending surfaces (which would also need to be addressed in post) then you will consistently have the issue. Not a you problem. Great shoot and review I have always loved your work.

Love the look it creates!

amazing🌟

Is there a reason you don’t use focus peaking? Does it not work with the lens? Or do you just not find it accurate enough ?

I´m very impressive with this lens! You´re Great! Thanks for this vid!!!

Been waiting so long for another video 📹 👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Pics straight fire 🔥

Bring a grid next time, bro! Dope photos btw

nice session Manny!

great to see more

Nice video as always. Damn, I remember just the other day you were stressed by having to switch KZfaq accounts and start all over. Look at you now. Respect.

Let the haters hate, Manny. Keep up the awesome vids.

Amazing work .

Hey manny much respect. How do you get such lovely subjects and are the ppl your clients ?

Really like it!

why this man can shoot like that? too fire

Thats some crazy focusing skills with a 0.95

Would love to see this thing do some night portraits

Speaking of fun and different looking images... Man, I wish you would try Fujian 35 1.7. Yes, its 20USD apsc lens. But man.. Please try it :) Only the center is sharp, everything else swirls around. I had many lenses, but this one keeps me away not only from other lenses but from the full frame as well..

Would you consider revisiting this lens and trying it with the techart pro adapter to see how you like it with autofocus?

Loved the lens! I wish i can buy this someday!

I guess it's a little difficult without the AF but the shots are incredible, good job, the shooter it's incredible too

Amazing video brother manny

This model is unbelievable man. The lens too though, 0.95 is amazing, but sadly I'm not experienced enough for that level op manual focus.

Manny, just a quick question......do you find you have to get permits to shoot when you bring lighting with you.....or have you just gotten lucky so far lol

I was watching another video from you, about SONY speedlite ! So Fun!

I have been considering getting a F0.95 lens when I was still a Nikon shooter. And now that I have switched to Sony still considering it... Guessing that it wouldn't be that practical for Video use at F0.95, if you have to keep your subject always centered in the frame?

I’m not a fan of manual but this lens is dreamy when the shots in focus. I’ve been really considering the canon 1.2 since I’m really not a fan of the 50mm focal range.

A very fair review. I may pick one of these up. I wonder if the T stop has improved. The version I in 2015 ish was actually very slow - a T stop of around f.1.4! I wonder if they got it down to nearer the f stop fo 0.95?

Remember when Manny said that the photography community was toxic He was not lieing

Another epic shoot Manny I love my manual focus Nikon 85mm f/1.4 legacy lens from the 80's You need a Grid for that spill Bro ;-) Best regards, Rick

Cops rolling by at 4:27 would have been such a cool background extra :)

When you focus with that shallow of DOF and hand hold the camera, do you have issues with moving out of focus with even the slight moments?

Manny, i love your work! Everything you do, it’s amazing!! trying to save up for a camera! *What do you guys recommend?*

que tal lente, estan cool esas fotos... siempre me encanta hacer fotos urbanas. saludos

Bro the strobe was bouncing off of the glass all around her!😂😂😂😂

Thx again for a great video

new Samyang 85 1.4 review man compare to all sony 85s

That spill is from the sun lol