Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Opinion For Video
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Күн бұрынIn this video I check out the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 prime lens for video use. Is this lens overshadowed by Sony’s 85mm G master F1.4 or is this a hidden gem? I wanted to know what kind of image we can get, how well it’s built, whether it’s good value and overall whether it’s any good for video. Enjoy!
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0:00 Intro
1:05 What is it?
4:12 Build quality
5:18 User experience
6:35 Test footage
9:21 Value/alternatives
11:01 Pros and cons
12:39 Opinion
@HarvVideoAudioStuff Жыл бұрын
Enjoy guys!
@mahakaal9977 Жыл бұрын
Is there an option/settings in Sony mirrorless cameras to get a linear focus response like there is in Panasonic?? I'm a film maker and I want a linear focus response for retakes. Focus by wire system is not good for manual focusing.
@chosenideahandle Жыл бұрын
I bought this lens on a recommendation from a photographer friend a few years ago. He told me I was making a mistake when I sold it, and after three months I ended up buying another one. I haven't found anything comparable (size, weight, results), so I'm happily stuck with it lol.
@vi-dor Жыл бұрын
Hi Harv, thanks agin for great video! I have this lens for almost 5 years, still in LOVE in that lens and taking it everywhere I go ;)
@CineFitRaVeN Жыл бұрын
Very nicely done video buddy, couldn't have subscribed any quicker! I own the 85mm 1.8, and I have some friends which mostly use the 85 1.4, I've noticed the focusing is a bit slower than the 1.8, especially once you get closer to the camera. Great job! 💪😊👌
@johnnybermudez Жыл бұрын
Purchased recently and agree it's an absolute hell of a lens for the price. I use it on my FX3 and after I edit and grade, it looks amazing. Thanks for the review, I think this will help tons of shooters! Cheers brother 🍻
@RamiDiab Жыл бұрын
I got this one 2 years ago for portraits and loved it. Then sold it as I had the super sharp 90mm macro 2.8 for products and did not want to have an almost same focal length. 2 months ago I bought the 85 again and love it for video!!!
@programmer1356 8 ай бұрын
I love your diminishing returns tip to show pictures from the lenses. I've only just started photography and this is my only lens so I'm glad it gets a thumbs up from you.
@martingreenberg870 Ай бұрын
All that matters is that you give this lens a 👍 thumbs up. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@martingreenberg870 Ай бұрын
Size. Weight. Co$T. It isn’t only video guys that appreciate these differences. I am a street photographer and favor 35 & 50mm focal lengths. I just purchased the A7C. My 1st full frame and Sony camera. After purchasing the 35/1.8 I’ve been watching Professor Hines advocating this lens for street photography. I returned from taking an excellent & fun video class at GLIP last night and my 85/1.8 was waiting for me from MPB. Maybe I’ll turn into a video guy. Professor Hines does both with this lens. As I’m using a small body, the 85/1.4 makes no sense for me. I don’t know if there is a discernible difference between the image quality of these lenses. If there is, I’m willing to choose the 85/1.8 because of its diminished weight, size, and cost. Thank you for this video. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@AashutoshSahu Жыл бұрын
Hey, Harv! I saw your viral video titled (How To Avoid Noise In Your Video - My Most Asked Question Answered) which has 103K views. I liked this video a lot, after that I watched a lot of your videos and I think your video is addictive.
@HarvVideoAudioStuff Жыл бұрын
Many thanks 🙏🏻
@AashutoshSahu Жыл бұрын
@@HarvVideoAudioStuff You are very talented in your profession, but I'm sad because you are not getting the praise you deserve, I can see your talent. But why can't people see🙃
@andrewtaylor5103 Жыл бұрын
Focus hold button useful functions are peaking on/off or display on/off. Both so you can quickly get a look at the shot without all the data or peaking getting in the way
@Ovsani 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this tip.
@paulsalonikas3625 7 ай бұрын
I purchase this lens a week ago and i love it. Nice video, but, i love the guitar playing!
@gedreeves9692 Жыл бұрын
Hey Harv! I hadn't ever really utilized the focus hold button on any of my lenses, so on my FX3 I've changed it to a quick access for my IBIS! Tends to save me a little bit of time each shoot!
@mousse4444 Жыл бұрын
Hi Harv, have this lens and I love it. Also the price is damn good for what you get.
@KarimTheilgaard Жыл бұрын
I use this lense for video and photography all the time. Bought it second hand and very much worth it!
@bernardomoreira7144 Жыл бұрын
also bought it in 2 hands, the focus ring when using it in manual focus makes a noise like a click too?
@_rhapsodist Жыл бұрын
one of my absolute favourite lenses on e-mount, the AF is actually faster for photos and smoother for video than the GM
@tombrossard435 Жыл бұрын
Great video mate! I use the hold button when I shoot doggos, one pic with owner and lead, one without to merge in photoshop. But never for the dark arts of video 🤣
@James-Moore Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks. I noticed you shot some footage in Frome, this is just down the road from me :)
@HarvVideoAudioStuff Жыл бұрын
Well spotted! I’m due to move to Frome by the end of 22 👍🏻
@sanderforpresident Жыл бұрын
Long time viewer dropping a comment for some good ol engagement for the youtube skynet thingy. Love this lens. Got it a few years ago. Plenty CA wide open but corrected in photos, but it stands out in videos. Fine stopped down a stop though. With the a7iv focus breathing compensation is a cool thing. Can’t recommend the lens enough, always with me. I don’t think if feels plasticy. Then again ive never even held a GM so.
@alexiliakis Жыл бұрын
The main difference from the filmmaking perspective my friend is the linear manual focus. I know, autofocus is the way to go for most of the times, BUT: on 85s and 50s, but specially 85mm lenses, the character and style of the shooter comes with manual focus use. That’s what I believe and experienced through my years as a videographer. And modern lenses, GMs as well, have a focus by wire instead of true linear focus motor making manual focus impossible. GMs though (at least 50, 85 and 135) fixing that and manual focus can be properly pulled no matter the speed. So nor the build quality or the sharpness is the key difference. The linear focus is. 👍
@MrDixa987 Жыл бұрын
Sony FE 85 1.8 was one of the best lenses I used for photography. Definitely the best budget lens for those starting out.
@chosenideahandle Жыл бұрын
Personally I would disagree that it's the best "for those starting out", and say it's a lens for anyone (pro or not).
@mobilesecure 10 ай бұрын
Oooh, what a channel, what a find👍👍👍👍Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I was choosing between Canon r6m2 and Sony A7m4, I will take the sony.... Please suggest the top portrait lens (budget is unlimited) with the most gorgeous blurred background. And the second lens for shooting 4k travel video with the maximum possible quality and the minimum possible weight, that would for a day of walking around new cities shoulder and back said thank you)))
@PhotoTrekr 8 ай бұрын
I've owned this lens a couple of times. And I compared the 85mm 1.8 to the 85mm GM which I also owned. Very little difference. So, since I want to start shooting primes again, I've ordered the 85mm 1.8 again. Great lens for the price, imo.
@Bo_Hazem Жыл бұрын
Seems like I will end up buying it anyway. Having a weather sealing gasket was a surprise as most others said it doesn't which put it off my radar a bit. For portrait I think I'll start with Samyang 135mm AF f/1.8 first.
@tcurdt 5 ай бұрын
I love the lens - for photography. For video the focus breathing is a big downer. But switching it out just for that is - hard.
@tristanturner Жыл бұрын
I literally was just searching for an 85m video lens on KZfaq.
@HarvVideoAudioStuff Жыл бұрын
Yes! Glad I could help :)
@bryanbuff 10 ай бұрын
IMO, this lens is 95% as good as the GM and maybe better in some ways. But it’s $1200 cheaper, and significantly lighter and smaller. It’s a must buy.
@docblog_official Жыл бұрын
Heard it has some issues when working with a follow focus, is it true? The problem is in focus ring or something
@timpanic Жыл бұрын
I use a Zeiss Contax 85 1.4. Heavy CAs but the picture is magical. Still can not find a lens in this price range beside grading up to the GMs.
@igoryudnikov6198 Жыл бұрын
Some people say Sigma 85 1.4 dg dn outperforms even GM lens. I can say it is super sharp, with beautiful bokeh and without any CA. I shot even sport events with it. But it’s focus breathing is huge. And because of it it is hard to use it for video
@bernardomoreira7144 Жыл бұрын
I just bought it in 2 hands, the focus ring when using it in manual focus makes a noise like a click too?
@mattgray9297 Жыл бұрын
This is always by b-cam glass for testimonials. Incredible value.
@adeol7 Жыл бұрын
Great vid dude - quick q; i have a sony A6400 which doesn't have IS. Would this lens still be okay to purchase without having any image stabilizer? Thanks in advance.
@Kirinji1kirinji 7 ай бұрын
I don't know if you've already bought it, but I would suggest considering the Zeiss Batis 85mm, too, which has OIS built-in. I just rented one for wedding video shoot last week and its OIS worked flawlessly with my FS5 (no IBIS, Super 35 sensor, roughly equal to APS) on a monopod! One caveat is the long focus throw and non-textured focus ring.
@JonniArmani 9 ай бұрын
What about the linear motor shake when it’s off “Re: Sony 85mm f/1.8 clicking noise when off Jul 19, 2021 That is normal for voice coil linear drives. The focus elements move via electro-magnet coils just like a standard speaker. When there is no power they can slide freely. The sensor stabilization system in the camera uses them too. I wouldn't recommend shaking the camera that hard or the lens with the power off. The FE 85 F1.8 has two of them that work together. The fastest focusing lenses tend to use these. There are other focusing motors that don't slide freely without power.”
@DrWasim Жыл бұрын
I love it!
3 ай бұрын
Now this lens has received breathing compensation support. Maybe you'd like to try it :)
@ogorriz Жыл бұрын
Hi, just to comment an important thing for videographers. I cannot activate breathing compensation, neither Sony has this lens in their list of focus breathing compensation in their website. It does work in the 1.4 version. Salud
@Lizestechreviews 9 ай бұрын
Id describe this lens as very buttery smooth experience. Where as the Sony 55mm 1.8 is a very sharp quick experience.
@adityabarik Жыл бұрын
Can i use this in my sony zve10
@alexhiguera8753 7 ай бұрын
how does it handle in an a6300 photo and video?
@HarvVideoAudioStuff 7 ай бұрын
It would be great, albeit fairly long with the crop factor!
@thegreatestlight1 Жыл бұрын
Not the old porsche lens comparison 😁
@HarvVideoAudioStuff Жыл бұрын
😅
@clifftotten7609 Жыл бұрын
A big chunk of Tamron is owned by Sony. Tamron also makes some of Sony's lenses. Tamron doesn't make an 85mm prime,....prolly because Sony said: "Nope"...... ;-)
@chosenideahandle Жыл бұрын
Sony owns 12.07% of Tamron, so Sony likely has no say at all. I wouldn't be surprised if their help with AF is some leverage Sony has over Tamron, (since it's so good). Tamron currently looks to only be interested in zooms anyway, and it seems it has paid off.
@danielcovita9060 Жыл бұрын
Another giveaway?
@RideToTheSun1 Жыл бұрын
No you did NOT go Porsche analogy. You probably lost a few subs on that comparison😅😅😅
@HarvVideoAudioStuff Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, first thing that came to mind 😂
@Chris-ey7zy Жыл бұрын
This lens is meh. Sorry but I owned this and the Zeiss way blows it away. This lens is insanely plastic and will break easily if you drop it on carpet. I know I did. And this inside is so hollow. I took it apart and repaired the lens autofocus after it broke. I didn’t trust this so bought the more solid sharper and prettier Zeiss Batis.
@chosenideahandle Жыл бұрын
It certainly doesn't blow it away. If you look at the DXO mark tests the Sony actually beat the Batis. Unless you really need the stabilization it's a bit of a waste. What is a prettier lens is subjective of course, but the metal focus ring on the Sony is more practical if you shoot in inclement weather. The AF is just as easily broken in the Batis BTW.
@Chris-ey7zy Жыл бұрын
@@chosenideahandle DXO? Really. Look with your eyes. You Nerd photographers suck. Honestly photography is an art if you can’t see the difference with your eyes then you are blind. The Zeiss has its own look and it’s way cleaner. Look at the color , sharpness and the unique look Zeiss has not to mention consistency between lenses plus build quality. Taking photos is an art. Maybe you should learn how to look and critique art and what looks pretty to actually judge one lens from another not some Goofy Chart
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