Sony FE 85mm F1.8 vs Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Field Test (In Thailand!)

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7 жыл бұрын

The Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 is one of our favourite lenses for Sony's mirrorless cameras, so we were surprised to see Sony launch their own 85mm F1.8 last month. On a recent trip to see Sony's Thailand factory, we decided to shoot out these two great lenses. Is the Zeiss Batis worth paying twice as much for?
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Shot and edited by Jordan Drake
Shot on the Sony A6500, A7R II & Panasonic GH5
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@HansPacker 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is a more likable duo for camera reviews than Chris and Jordan. I watch reviews for gear that I am not even interested in.

@rishisanyal2444 7 жыл бұрын

I agree. I love these guys.

@cameralabs 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, particularly the parts with me in it.

@dalibormrkic7808 7 жыл бұрын

I think it was between your portrait and elephant shot at 6:10 for best shot.

@renorecoco 6 жыл бұрын

Gordon Laing .

@raksh9 4 жыл бұрын

Those parts were so good, I had to loosen my pants. Wait, what?

@JonathanPetersonlisten2EITS 7 жыл бұрын

Guys, I love your videos and this one is no exception. I've got the 85mm f1.4 GM lens already, but this was great information. More than anything...I was thoroughly impressed by the images showcased in this video. Seriously some awesome work here! Bravo

@paolomarcellogrant30 7 жыл бұрын

i was literally just looking for a comparison of these lenses and then u guys make one. wow. u guys are great thanks.

@Jiraset07 7 жыл бұрын

Big fan of your camera review, love to see you in my country.👍

@themattenthehat 7 жыл бұрын

Just went to the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour yesterday (in Costa Mesa, California), and saw the Camera Store sponsorship. Its awesome that you guys sponsor things like that, not to mention providing these fantastic videos and review, and for free no less! Keep up the great work, and keep the passion in what you do!

@TheCameraStoreTV 7 жыл бұрын

Helping with Banff Mountain Film Fest Adventure Filmmaking Workshop is always one of the highlights of my year! Glad you checked out the festival tour, there were some great films last year! Jordan @ TCSTV

@1iblock 7 жыл бұрын

Hey guys thanks for the review and great meeting you on the Thailand trip. I know what lens i will be getting.

@motomanvlog 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool you guys got to come out here. Love the video as always

@stevenglenn8724 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review. I am looking at the Sony 55 mm lens and you have helped me to decide that this is going to be my next lens for my ArR II. Love your very professional videos!

@bogrunberger 7 жыл бұрын

Great review and great images. I love all the videos you guys make!

@KrinYongvongphaiboon 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Good to see you in Thailand!

@MrSk8long 7 жыл бұрын

Good job! Going to get the FE after seeing your review.

@Jinxteru 7 жыл бұрын

Great video with a nice pace to it! Thanks a lot!

@proxyshooter 4 жыл бұрын

this was my first lens ever, and as a beginner I didn't know how to use it properly. Now after shooting for a year and a half I have decided to purchase this lens again, and while watching this video I am jumping out of my seat at these shots and my good decision making in revisiting this old friend. It comes in tomorrow, cannot wait.

@Felliph3 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review as always. Thank you guys

@nordattack 7 жыл бұрын

Both look like amazing lenses, but I can clearly see the Zeiss has greater color saturation and contrast and a slightly warmer rendering which I like. But besides that, they look so close in rendering that you could flip a coin and be very happy. Thanks for the review!

@southwestontario 5 жыл бұрын

In the side by side photos, I did notice a difference. the Zeiss was sharper and warmer color (as you mentioned). I did like it much better than the Sony, but would I pay double? No way.

@YuttapoomJinachai 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you come. Welcome to Thailand. Hope you enjoy here.

@samspace81 6 жыл бұрын

Quality review, looking at one of these to go with my new A6500 Sony to use on my KZfaq channel ;)

@JohnSisonPhotography 7 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite camera channels. Great work guys! Sony 85mm FE looks good for its price.

@gernerchristensen8114 7 жыл бұрын

Best YT channel about gear out there guys. Congrats :)

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Thank you

@MarcoBagnoli 7 жыл бұрын

6:10 one of the best example shot on the Channel :D

@howardhsiao7917 7 жыл бұрын

SooGehts don't know what happened to Chris, but his photos on this episode are fantastic

@MiladJPanah 7 жыл бұрын

National Geographic worthy image

@_rhapsodist 7 жыл бұрын

I wanted to say the same!

@Rielestkid 7 жыл бұрын

thought the same exact thing

@PC-eu9gb 6 жыл бұрын

came lookin for this comment, was not disappointed

@msamiullah001 7 жыл бұрын

love the content, love the music, great stuff

@thischannelisforcommenting5680 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Bangkok! Didn't expect to see you here!

@richardpcrowe 11 ай бұрын

I have been using the Sony 85mm f/1.8 on both APSC and full frame Sony mirrorless cameras since it was introduced and I just love it. It is great for portraits on both crop and full frame and also makes a nice lightweight combination on a crop format camera with the Sigma 18-50mm f/1.8 lens. The 122.5 mm equivalent meshes quite well with the 27-75mm equivalent of the Sigma. I am not a great fan of UWA lenses and the Sigma fills my needs in that area while the 85mm is a decent mid range zoom on a crop format camera. I use the 85mm on the Sony A7iii and on the A6600 and I do not miss stabilization in that lens.

@AllenFreemanMediaGuru 7 жыл бұрын

Super pro video! Great comparison shots. In the real world the Sony 85 1.8 seems to be the way to go. Keep up the great tech reviews.

@iamfrankstallone 7 жыл бұрын

3:14 - Hi there Chelsea Northrup! 😂

@iamfrankstallone 7 жыл бұрын

6:14 aaaaand howdy to Tony Northup! 🤣

@richaneesh 7 жыл бұрын

7:46 top to bottom the whole left side, the Batis gives more detailed and sharp image and also, the portraits shows that the Batis has more natural tone to the skin. Add to it the weather sealing and image stabilizer, it really makes up for double the price, because in certain conditions one might end up not being able to use the Sony lens at all due to weather condition or as you yourself mentioned: a bumpy ride. Theoretically there may not be a huge difference, but in real life it may be huge depending on the situation.

@MrAlexTech 7 жыл бұрын

My copy is with the Courier! Will be here on Tuesday woo!! Going to do a little Q&A if anyone has any question about the lens not answered here?!

@_erensarigul 7 жыл бұрын

2:71 is a classic :D , great work guys!

@RokDAWG1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review!

@juiceplanet147 7 жыл бұрын

wow! a trip to Thailand one the most beautiful places to shoot in you guys weren't prepared. What a bummer. 😕

@sush2142 7 жыл бұрын

This video was absolutely beautiful.

@vpr5562 5 жыл бұрын

For my A7R3 I bought first the Sony. Sold it when I saw a great deal for second hand batis. Paid 150$ more, but got stabilization and weather resistance. And to my eye a bit of more lens contrast.

@dilloncallaway3621 4 жыл бұрын

V PR do you ever actually use the weather sealing though?

@estebanisswimming 7 жыл бұрын

No mittens? Love your work. Great to see the setting change

@llvideos6268 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Confused sometimes: You should have put the camera you used on the images stills, as you did with the speed, ISO, ....

@ForzaDerpGuy 7 жыл бұрын

I wonder why I like your reviews so much even though I'm not looking for a camera/lens to replace my D7100 with 18-140mm 3.something - 5.6 ED

@MrAdilRehman 7 жыл бұрын

awesome video , can you compare it to G master 85mm F1.4 ?

@mtp_studios 6 жыл бұрын

i could listen to you talk about lenses all night long.

@victormc49 7 жыл бұрын

Damm!! My favorite camera was actually assembled in my country! Didn't know that before! Anyways hope you guys enjoyed Thailand!

@LostInYoutube 7 жыл бұрын

3:15 is that Chelsea????

@ryanricker7528 6 жыл бұрын

Right on..thanks!

@ernstvandeursen9254 5 жыл бұрын

The Focus Lock button made me choose for the Sony 1,8/85mm. Makes the difference in a lot of shots. Will add the new Sony 1,8/35mm to my collection asap for the same reason. What a wonderfull lightweight three lens set that will be, together with the Zeiss 1,8/55mm Sonnar.

@charnkiat 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Thailand! I love your show. Big fan 💜 If you do a meet and greet, I'm sure lots of us would definitely go see you.

@TevanAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! Look at the shine on the eyes, the Batis is substantially sharper: 7:38

@sgpork 7 жыл бұрын

Would be nice if this video have these 2 as comparison.. feat. GM 85 1.4 too. I have the 85 GM and I love it. Nonetheless.. Thanks for sharing and have a good time in Thailand !

@KChalermpanth 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Thailand! Hope you guys are liking it here. How long will you be here?

@LetsGoHelio 7 жыл бұрын

Damn this was a great video. Thanks!

@criticaltinker 6 жыл бұрын

The color of the Batis is a lot better. Warmer I should say. and the contrast looks better to me.

@MyekalBenham 4 жыл бұрын

Over a year later and yeah the Skin tones are more natural to my eye on the Batis. Also more Micro Contrast.

@beyondestination 4 жыл бұрын

Just shoot raw and color correct in post.

@angel20503 3 жыл бұрын

@@beyondestination extra work & waste time..

@TheHalferz 7 жыл бұрын

Had similar problem at grand palace. Only a 50mm on and aps-c .. at some point in the day you decide to just take in the view yourself and make a pledge to return someday in the future with a wide angle.

@p7272 7 жыл бұрын

When will you be doing a review of the SF-M or G Series UHS-II SD Memory Cards. What cards are you currently using?

@acrinacrin6925 6 жыл бұрын

Another awesome review. Can you compare it (or both) with Nikon 85mm 1.8 G lens? I am really curious how (relatively) old Nikon G lens performs against new Sony-Zeiss.

@VioletGOKU 7 жыл бұрын

I am a simple man...I see Chelsea, I hit Like!

@hamroz1 6 жыл бұрын

What was the camera bag you were using at the beginning of the video?

@XDR2201 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! You're in Thailand right now? Really wanna see you.

@frankie5072 6 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, big fan, anywho, what would you recommend? I do primarily weddings and portrait work but I’m torn. I like the 1.8 of this lens however I can cover more of a range with the new Sony 24-105 f/4. What would you do @thecamerastoretv ?

@icy2527 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Thailand bro!

@panoramictv9249 7 жыл бұрын

I'd rather save $600 since they look so similar

@carlj1964 7 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to own a Zeiss, there's this kudos with the brand. I'm also a realist. I have to pay bills. Just got my A7ii and the FE85mm f1.8 hit the shop the same day. I'm so glad that I'm not relinquishing iq with this. Great comparison.

@user-sz9wr8ff5t 7 жыл бұрын

wow this's great job guys like always

@XTpF4vaQEp 7 жыл бұрын

Will there be a factory tour/video?

@crappytoe 7 жыл бұрын

How long are you guys going to be in Thailand? Would like to meet you guys there if you guys have some time next week.

@davidmonak114 7 жыл бұрын

just saw this lens for sale and wondering how well it works for video on the sony a7sm2?

@dipakmakwana190 7 жыл бұрын

sir how can i use this lens for my sony a58..

@ThePong75 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Thailand... big fan...

@KAVINSKY311 7 жыл бұрын

are you guys going to do an a9 review?

@amoxintubeu 7 жыл бұрын

Chris, are you still in Thailand? Anyway, have a good time overthere.

@Trevor-Watlington 4 жыл бұрын

what if I can pick up a batis for 600? should i do it?

@mallred4347 7 жыл бұрын

Hi TCS - SONY A99II REVIEW PLEASE

@dannyhong1930 7 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Thailand!!!

@send2daa 7 жыл бұрын

Im a big fan from Thailand too! Did not know you were here T^T

@MajorMotions 7 жыл бұрын

Wow look at that incredible DR at 1:18!! What camera was that?

@TheCameraStoreTV 7 жыл бұрын

GH5 in V-Log. The deepest shadows are a bit blue, I'd grade it differently now. Jordan @ TCSTV

@rocklobster112 7 жыл бұрын

What about the Sigma Art 85mm? How does this compare? Side note: i already own the sigma adapter for Sony.

@hababacon 7 жыл бұрын

Did you take a peek at 4:48? I saw your eyes flow down then up and smirk!

@cizcalodiablopanzon 7 жыл бұрын

hello John ....great comparison! please help! need your advise since you are an experienced photographer and you have used lots of gear. i want to buy an 85mm for my a6000, but this is the thing, i would like to change my camera in a couple of years for an a7 model, and this is my dilemma, on the one hand, i can buy this sony 85 to futureproof my buy when i get my full frame camera, but on the other hand my camera came with the laea4 adapter, so i have seen the zeiss 85 f1.4 A-mount used in good condition on EBAY for as low as 800 dlls, what would you do? buy this sony 85 or the zeiss 85 A- mount?

@despoonsamy4624 7 жыл бұрын

Well, how about that, In my own back yard, I've been following your channel (from BKK) for years, Would have been super to meet you

@kenhunter3249 7 жыл бұрын

Is the Pentax K1 compatible with Zeiss Otus lenses?

@23Scadu 7 жыл бұрын

3:46 That's a great smile, glad it was caught on more than just a selfie.

@Mortalbeing1 7 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison... But I'm think of ordering the Sony FE 85mm F1.8.... P.S. what brand of camera is that you have in the video?

@MrPhilbautista 7 жыл бұрын

How does a Canon 85/1.8 on an MC-11 compare?

@ThisIsManta 7 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Thailand!

@test0815iii 7 жыл бұрын

which camera bag did you use in the video

@pleate99 6 жыл бұрын

Wow welcome to Thailand :)

@sgpork 7 жыл бұрын

How to get permit to enter the Chonburi Sony factory? Would love to visit..

@WitChyy14 7 жыл бұрын

Do you still in Bangkok ? I'm a big fan from Thailand

@3ddesign216 3 жыл бұрын

"Shot and edited by Jordan Drake Shot on the Sony A6500" ...... but what kind of lens you used for the video 4:30 ?? Thanks!

@Zetaphotography 4 жыл бұрын

What camera was used for the Stills.

@rkfan1012 3 жыл бұрын

Epic foreshadowing 6:36

@TY-yskm 6 жыл бұрын

That's a awesome comparison review. I'm wondering between the FE 85mm f1.8 and FE 90mm f2.8 macro, which one is better value? Does the 90mm shoot as great portrait images as the 85MM?

@chosenideahandle 5 жыл бұрын

Do you need a macro? If you don't and you're serious about a portrait lens, it's hard to leave all that extra headroom and shallow DOF for a paltry 2.8. Yes 10 months late.

@amoxintubeu 6 жыл бұрын

Chris, I am not sure. But, when you said "Muay Thai", your Thai accent was very good. It's like you know how to speak Thai.

@LuxioRhapsody 4 жыл бұрын

I find it strange that you will not occupy the f2.8 / f4 foals that are usually the sweet points of these lenses so that it reaches its maximum quality from the center to the corners and something

@sayarganguly5125 7 жыл бұрын

please do a 77D review!

@stagger9660 7 жыл бұрын

whats with the high iso?

@zaironjacobs 7 жыл бұрын

3:14 Chelsea

@santillanmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Are either of these weather sealed?

@ALLChaoFAMILY 7 жыл бұрын

ยินดีต้อนรับ สู่ประเทศไทยครับ welcome to thailand

@tcurdt 7 жыл бұрын

How on earth is focus-by-wire a feature? Especially for video?

@sadenb 5 жыл бұрын

I see negligible difference between the Sony and the Zeiss. I think unless one is a brand lover, Sony 85 mm is perfect specially when the quality is similar.