Pav SZ how is it compared to zeiss 85mm 1.8?

i am a big fan of ur works, i really like the photos by this lens in this video , r these edited ?

Yes!!

Yes... Until you try the 105mm f1.4 (ignoring the 135mm f1.8)

I'm saying it!!! Sony 85mm f1.8 FE auto focusing in video sucks! This is a better lens overall 😉

@@PavSZ I can attest to that 100%. Huge difference between the two in video autofocus performance.

Glad it was helpful!

70-180 is an awesome lens, it's not that bad for getting really nice bokeh, distance wise. 85mm should be better for you

Me too! thanks dude!

Fingers crossed they gonna give us one soon

they do!

It is easy to create Lightroom preset to correct the distortion and vignetting on import. I'm shooting with the L-mount version right now on S5 and I'm loving this lens more and more. Thanks for watching!

nothing wrong with it. Internal mic is picking these through the camera body and they sound probably louder than they really are. External mic should pick these up. If you not sure, go to any camera store and try another copy on your camera to compare

It is an amazing lens! Good choice!

you're welcome! I think it's a great lens but bear in mind the distortion and vignetting if you are shooting RAW. Fixable of course but it adds an additional step to the processing time

@@PavSZ Thanks for the headsup Pav. Would it be better to turn on auto lens correction in cam or do it in Lightroom? Which is more accurate?

@@shadostorm8375 you can only apply the correction in camera if you are shooting jpeg. You doesn't do anything if you shoot RAW. I think in cam will be more accurate with jpeg

Thank you! Cheers!

85mm FE is one of the worst focusing lenses for video that I have ever used. Very unpredictable and slow. I do LOVE Sony lenses and I'd always go for a Sony lens if I had a choice but in this instance this Sigma 85mm f1.4 is a more sophisticated lens than the Sony 85mm FE f1.8. I can't say that I've noticed bokeh being too busy - it is very similar to the bokeh Sony 85mm f1.4 GM lens produces

@@PavSZ I realized my last line was very poorly worded, I meant that those who DO do video should consider upgrading to the sigma. I'm more photo-oriented and happy to just stick with the FE :)

All Sigma f1.4 and even 35mm f1.2 are pin sharp wide open on Lumix and Sony cameras. And I agree with the macro for macro photography but I meant something totally different in this review - for me, all 85s do not focus close enough for capturing close-up images (not macro)

Had the panasonic 85, getting either the sigma 85 or 135. Having a separate lens for any type of closeups you might want to take with a short tele equipped is annoying, with these lenses i bump i to the focus limit all the time in everyday use. Its annoying but what can you do. Well, you can get an mft camera with a 42.5, or a much slower panasonic "macro" zoom.

maybe soon. Check out my latest video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atqchryDqtjWdJs.html

I’m selling my sigma for the batis 😅 sigma is very sharp and contrast but I hate the flare.

yes, it works just like with any Sony lens

yes!

@@PavSZ i got a regular full frame 85mm 1.8 and i bump into the focus limit *all* the time, i also think about it all the time which distracts me from thinking about other settings, composition, communication with subjects. So now i have a slower 24-105 f4 macro purely for this reason. If they'd figure out a way to make 1.8 primes with "macro" capabilities i'd preorder immediately, i wouldn't think too much about potential optical quality, weight or autofocus drawbacks as it's not as important to me. Let's say i'm in a dark club shooting a band and i want some closeups of hands, instruments or even faces. F4 is a no go, switching lenses only for that in that environment when things happen fast isn't gonna happen. Even for hiking or walking around a city shooting things casually - realistically i'll only take photos if i can do it effortlessly without switching lenses or fiddling with macro tubes.

@@fredriksvard2603 minimal focusing distance is something that you basically get used to. If you need to get really close - I'd recommend zoom lenses all the way. If you really need that wide aperture of the primes, you could use those close-up, screw on, filters - Sigma used to do them and they still can be found on eBay. Those can reduce your minimal focusing distance by half

@@PavSZ Yes, going with zooms for general stuff and a prime for concert photography. 2.8 zooms are heavy and pricy so i'm sticking with f4. I have a set of macro tubes but it's such a hassle and they're not working well, plus they really limit the range in the far end. Those macro filters, might try em out...

there will be very small difference in bokeh, if any, between full frame and APS-C. There will be very small difference in depth of field but I don't think that would affect or change the quality of photos this lens can produce. Bokeh is not everything

@@PavSZ the reason I’m asking is that that I wanna get the most bokeh that someone ever can get and since I use APSC I thinking of moving to full frame just for better bokeh, I use off cam flash so low light isn’t problem with me. So is it worth upgrading for full frame with this lens for better portrait results or just use it on my APSC

@@shathan.10 you might be mixing depth of field and bokeh. Two different things

good question. The talking parts were filmed with Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art Dg HSM on Nikon Z6 and the b-roll was filmed with the Sigma 50mm and Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro on Sony a7sII (I think)

Better choice for what? Both great lenses. Sigma is f1.4 and Lumix is f1.8 I have made a video awhile ago comparing both side by side on S5.

yes, it's much cheaper

on which camera? I have never, ever controlled brightness with the aperture ring while filming - always use variable ND filters for that

@@PavSZ with Sigma FP. I've film with cinema lens and I like the smoothness of the aperture ring control. The light change is very smooth . I also use ND filters for certain situations.

I only shoot RAW so the pictures have to be processed. If not they are just very dull looking. It's a part of the process

I guess, you are referring to Sony 85mm f1.8 lens. I prefer the Sigma. It's heavier but it delivers better results in my opinion.

@@PavSZ is the quality better beyond just sharpness - rendering, bokeh etc? These are things that matter more to me! This isn't for pro work btw

@@darrenhaken it's all subjective really. Search for both lenses on Flickr - you'll be able to judge for yourself

@@PavSZ terrific idea

it would look pretty much identical to a6500 and 6600 but without IBIS

The difference is very, very minimal. Both of these lenses are very sharp but Sigma created more pleasing bokeh in my personal opinion. Also Sigma is better at auto focusing when using for video but again, these are very small differences

yes, not as bad as some other lenses - you just get used to it

@@PavSZ thank you!

maybe, it is

Probably not much difference. It would be interesting to compare both side by side one day

For photos it is on par with f1.8 FE, for video it is much better

I had the Sony 85mm 1.8 on A7II and it missed focus a lot, this one is amazing, hands down one of the best lenses. The quality reflects alot on the image as well.

Thanks

funny you are asking this question - I had exactly the same dilemma only 4 weeks ago ..... I went for 50mm f1.2 GM - the best lens that I have ever used, by far

@@PavSZ well if you are happy with your decision, then I shall do the same! Thanks for getting back to me, I know you get thousands of commenters 🙏📸

on par in my opinion

they come with Sony-E and Panasonic/Sigma/Leica L mount but I think you can use the L-mount version on Canon via this adapter: SIGMA MC-21 EF-L MOUNT ADAPTER. Google it

Sorry, I never tried Zeiss Batis 85

I have the sigma and rented the batis. I love everything about the sigma. Except when shooting backlight. It produces a weird greenish tint when producing flare. . The flare coming out from the batis is amazing for my preference. The OS on the zeiss is great. The sharpness and contrast is great on the sigma. I think I’m selling my sigma for the batis just cause I love shooting backlit 😅😅😅

here is my video comparing it side by side with Lumix 85mm f1.8 on S5: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aseoedmgurXLXYU.html

@@PavSZ Thanks, I've already seen this video, but the S5 still runs with the old firmware here. As I know the AF of the Sigmas has been improved in FW2.0 That would be very interesting to know by how much.

are you thinking of 105mm f2.8 Macro??

@@PavSZ No. The 1.4 art lens.

Thank you! I think they are going more for the Panasonic full frame lenses look here (as this lens is L-mount as well). Great overall package.

It's like asking: should I get a bicycle or a BMW X6? I don't know - only you can answer that question

@@PavSZ just realized bicycle and a car is an apple to apple comparison.

85mm is great for portraits but the minimum focusing distance is 85cm - you can't get close to anything small. With 105mm you can shoot portraits and get to macro - more versatile lens in my opinion. I do actually own 105mm and I love it. Have you seen my review? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLyeo7SSnLfXlI0.html

@@PavSZ Yes Pav, I watched it. When I saw your great videos I subscribed. Really great videos. Regards from Spain.

great lens

no, it's a different lens - As i explain in my video, this lens has got no distortion compensation built in. It is smaller and much lighter as well. I think it is better overall but that's really nit picking - they both are great