Your consistency is impressive! Loving the content! Got the 1.8 a while back, love it so far 👌

Mark - your channel has been truly invaluable to me! I’ve watched SO many of your videos. I recently started a photography and videography company and your detailed reviews have truly shaved so much time off my learning curve. Thanks for being awesome!

The differences between the 1.8 and the 1.4 GM are worthy of consideration... once the photographer has their methodology, composition and process on lockdown. It's pretty easy (and fun, exciting, amusing, et al) to run down the rabbit hole of camera equipment superiority, but as far as I'm concerned, I've got a long way to go in building my shooting skills before dropping an extra $1.2k on a lens that has some subtle (yet powerful) differences. And the 5k+ viewers that have watched this video, I'd wager a good amount of them are in the same camp as me. TLDR the price of a G Master lens is worth it if you yourself are a G Master of photography.

Big up Christopher Frost man knows hes stuff. Thank you for the video

To be honest I don't think there is enough difference between the results from the lenses to warrant the price difference. I'd stick with the cheaper one. The GM just doesn't give enough of an improvement. That's just my opinion

Thanks for the video! I am torn between which lens to get. I ordered the Sony A7IV for my first camera. It is expensive but a firm investment. I mainly need it for vlogging and KZfaq content/some street photography. I can only afford one lens at this time and although the GMasters are the best, they are too expensive. I'm going for either this 85mm or the Viltrox 85mm If you were in the same situation and you can only get one lens, which would you chose?

Great review. I have a question. Which lens would you choose between sony 85mm 1.8 and sigma 56mm 1.4 for ZV-E10?

I got the 35mm 1.8 (because at 35mm the difference between 1.4 and 1.8 is barely noticeable) and for my 85mm I went with a Sigma DG DN 1.4 ones because it costs only 1,100 EUR and it's a 85mm 1.4! My next lens will be either the 135mm 1.8 GM or the 70-200mm 2.8.

My man, you're the best making videos

Damn second (third?), Glad you clarified the fur situation. Anyhoo, could you do a flare/chromatic aberration compare with strong sun/glare (a la potato jets 50mm compare yesterday, 3 min in on the motorcycle) because it really demonstrated to me how the Sony GM crushes it. ..and Christopher Frost.. clearly your channel is rapidly becoming the nexus of film!!

This video is hilarious. I'd love to see you compare the Batis lens. Also, I wonder if there will be a mark 2 version of the GM in the near future with their new linear focusing motors

Hey Mark. One request. If possible, please do. Compare the 85mm 1.8 (non g master) with the Signa 56 1.4 using both in an apsc body. I am debating between these. I know for sure Sigma is excellent, but wondering if the extra mm of Sony might come in handy, because i like shooting far distances like buildings and scenaries. Also, will help if i upgrade to ff later. Overall, besides price, what would be the disadvantage of getting sony 85 1.8 instead of Signa 56 1.4 fir sony apsc? Thanks 😊

Have you tried Tokina/Viltrox 85mm f1.8? They look quite good and inexpensive. Would be good to know how they pair with zve10. Great reviews btw :)

The weight of the 1.4 is kind of absurd unless you're doing a specific shoot or a shoot in a studio. Lugging it around all day would be cumbersome.

Hey, I have an off topic question: Did you come across any overheating problems while filming with the A7iv? I recently saw your overheating test with Doug (ZV E10) and was wondering if you could do a similar video with the a7iv?

GREAT CONTENT, May I know the camera ,the lens and the light which you are using for your studio.

Hello please can you tell me how different between Sony zv e10 and Sony Sony 7c and which one should get for video

Christopher Frost here... your channel is the greatest on the internet Mark :P 1.4 seems a bit overkill for the most part. The hooded menace may not enjoy the G Master purchase haha

I just dont see the round bokeh you speak of

I like the comedy in the first 2 minutes!

Christopher Frost - Gold! 🤣 He should be worried… lol

If I were a portrait photographer I might consider the GM, but if it's not making me more money the extra 1200 could be put to better use ... I doubt anyone that sees anything I've ever shot would see the difference. in these lenses had I been shooting with them. My photographic subjects arent camera gear nerds.

I never liked a video this fast!

Hoi Mark,nice video thank you.Why dont you make a video between 2 sony 35mm f1.8 lenses?The cheaper one of 350,00 dollars and the other one 600,00 dollars one?With ZV-E10 everybody buys the cheap one and he have o.i.s..I have that lens and he works very good with ZV-E10.Even with electronic slider this Sony 35mm f1.8 lens track the subject very good.i never took him on street but its also a good street fotografie lens.He cost in europe 350,00 euro's i think in the rest of the world also 350,00 dollars.

Good review, funny as always… but I’ll stick with my Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN 😉 Cheaper, smaller, lighter, fast silent AF (unlike the GM) in video and just as sharp as the GM 🤗

I think we need more Christopher Frost, seems like he drinks a lot less apple juice than Mark

plesdr dont give up drinking beer!! it looks anazing on camera! i really like it!!

This is really an awesome lense 👍🏻😉

Lol! You might want to try some Stand-Up on the side.

… great Review, as always here on the channel! 👍🏻 Thx! The GM is a great lens. Hopefully Sony will launch a 1.2 version. 😏

I think the GM is a no brainer, if taking portraits is part of how you make a living. But I would be hard pressed to tell a difference if they aren’t side by side. For most people the extra $1200 could be used for all sorts of other useful equipment like lights and microphones.

I got the 85 1.8 and shortly after the Rokinon 85 1.4 on a Black Friday sale for $500 on Amazon. I noticed the Rokinon was warmer and truer colours…and surprisingly sharper. But, the Sony does have more reliable focus in low light. But something draws me to the Sony more. Maybe it’s haunted and I’m possessed.

6:20 Bro there literally no difference. Also the GM is really old lens and it is very slow focusing whilst making a lot of noises.

01:10 😂😂

Apple juice always funny 😂🤣

My wife would not justify $1200 more for better bokeh and too sharp lens shows too much wrinkles. You can of course get tiffen mist filter or for much less money, use a kit lens that is soft by itself. Great lenses and if you earn money 💰 doing portraits sure will pay off.

Honestly, I do not see enough of a difference between ANY of the FE and G Master lenses to justify the giant crevice that separates them price wise. I just don't. Now, if you are the ONLY one that will ever see your videos or look at your photographs, then sure, go for it. Pixel peep until your head blows up. But, I wouldn't waste money on lenses that cost as much and sometimes MORE than the cameras they're designed for. Camera companies create these near identical lenses because they know people always assume that you "get what you pay for". And yes, in most circumstances, that is true. But, when it comes to FE lenses and G Master lenses, I just don't see it.

you forgot the howdi again everyone

Good stuff, enjoy your apple juice btw 😝

The enemy within will always whisper buy the GM!

1. The win in the battle for picture 2 actually goes to the 1.8. The GM wins the war, though, I agree. 2. Recognizing the potential creepiness of this statement (which is unintended): if the model is who she is purported to be, well done sir.

LOL

What's your mother tongue?