What lens should you buy? 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm

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Today we're going to be comparing 3 popular prime lenses for portrait photography to help you decide which lens is right for you. I'll be using the Zeiss 35mm f1.4, Zeiss 50mm f1.4 and Sony GM 85mm f1.4 on the full frame Sony A7III. Here are some other videos on this topic that you guys might also be interested in to see more photo examples:
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@juliatrotti Жыл бұрын

NEW series!! Comparing focal lengths at a portrait photoshoot, let's start with the 24mm vs 35mm! Watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epyKdtR3s8-ldZs.html All photos in this video are edited with my Amalfi Lightroom Preset Pack: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets#/new-amalfi-lightroom-preset/

@championchamp6530 7 ай бұрын

It is hard to find mo useless comparison because the model's head position is different all the time and in comparison photos also - this just defeats the purpose which was to show the difference by comparison isn't it?

@fuenz1204 2 жыл бұрын

I also started with the 50mm and felt it was a great all around lens to start shooting with. Then I tried the 35mm and I can’t stop using it 😍

@Louis87777 Жыл бұрын

This must be one of the best and most useful 35-50-85 videos out there, specifically because you matched frames. Thank you!

@northparkfilms3045 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a videographer but the way you explain things in your videos just hits different. Really appreciate you taking your time to do all of this

@Reefst77 2 жыл бұрын

Best, most practical and easiest to understand comparison I’ve seen to date. Thanks Julia and keep up the good work!

@shantanukhare 2 жыл бұрын

A very well-made video with crisp and precise info about the most widely used focal lengths. Again, different focal lengths can be used to achieve the same results but with some compromises. Good job Julia! 😊👍🏼

@botrytis_cinerea 2 жыл бұрын

I`ve been watching your videos for 2 weeks now and learned a lot. Now let`s see it all in practice since I`m doing my very first portrait photoshoot tomorrow here in London. Really appreciate all your contents and knowledge you are sharing. The way you explain is super easy to understand and entertaining at the same time. Keep up the good work! Thanks again!

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope your portrait session went well!

@LucasWaidelich 2 жыл бұрын

All three are great. The 35mm is an all-terrain, it is used for portraits as well as to tell where that portrait is. It shows you the atmosphere, the space, the context around the model.

@VishwasRavindran92 2 жыл бұрын

True. But when your clients start complains about lack of of background blur in your pictures. None can beat 85.

@mikebray48 2 жыл бұрын

@@VishwasRavindran92 Yes but you forget the rule of 3 when it comes to doing photography for clients... wides, medium and tight, wides with a 35 to get an establishing shot and show the client and background of where you are taking the photo, mediums with a 50 to get those nice full body and half body photos and tights with the 85 to show the details in the faces and if you are also doing engagement shoots, to show the rings etc... If all your clients are complaining about not getting "bokeh" and compressed background with a shallow depth of field, you are taking on the wrong type of clients.

@ric79demor54 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikebray48 I just think it's a matter of personal preference. Not the wrong type of clients. As an amateur photographer I prefer the compression of the headshot and back up to get more of a full body.

@modo203 Жыл бұрын

@@mikebray48 the wrong type of clients? So if a client wants specific shots that go with their personal preference, you think they're the wrong type of clients? I think you're the wrong type of photographers no offense.

@lylecurso Жыл бұрын

Are these focal lenghts for apsc or full frame?

@sydneycranford3419 2 жыл бұрын

These are always my favorite videos! I love lens comparisons.

@antoniologan1851 2 жыл бұрын

This is helpful especially in looking at the examples. I've always used the FE 50mm 1.8 for a lot of different stuff. Automotive photography, portrait, and some street photography. The FE 85mm 1.8 and GM 85mm 1.4 I'm quite addicted to using for automotive and portraiture. I generally do not get bored of the 85 as I like to experiment framing. The 50 I will get bored with fast! I have yet to try the 35mm but have seen some astounding work with it. After seeing this video, I'll upgrade and do some adding to the arsenal!

@Vikram-wx4hg 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! Your comparison of the focal lengths through actual shooting examples and your personal insightful comments make it a superb learning resource. Thank you, Julia!

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it!

@EmilWall 2 жыл бұрын

Charlotte is doing such an awesome job here, and you too of course! Thank you for this.

@melodeyrose 2 жыл бұрын

I love, love, LOVE this video ✨ This was just a such a great break down of the go-to prime lenses 🥰

@familyvalues2020 2 жыл бұрын

When you already know all of this stuff but you still enjoy watching this video. Good job on making this stuff fun to learn.

@ALEXAWRIGHT 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful model and gorgeous photos! I like the way the 35mm gives that editorial look with the distortion ☺️

@bethd5802 2 жыл бұрын

35 and 85 are my go to! A lot of the time my 35 is what stays on my camera! The sigma 35 1.2 can definitely give some nice bokeh if you’re shooting wide open.

@deroux 2 жыл бұрын

35mm is my all time favorite focus length. I've shot entire films just on a 35mm. Love your videos Julia.

@jeiasafck Жыл бұрын

this is the best comparison video I've seen so far. very straight to the point

@moneycreatestaste 2 жыл бұрын

I always heard that longer lenses were better for portrait , but shot people with 100mm other people say that's a good shot but the subject hates the photo! I guess we are used to our reflection close up and taking selfies from wider lense that the longer lens photos don't matchup with our self image. I think some distortion can be flattering, love the 35 shot for this model (although she looks stunning in all the shots!)

@kaylamuller441 2 жыл бұрын

Love the lens advice but these photossssss >>>>. they are soooo gooood

@DanZedDannyboy6009 7 ай бұрын

Excellent Video, Thank you for sharing this info and the great sample comparisons.. Keep up the great work Julia!!

@RJJcreations 2 жыл бұрын

Watched a ton of videos related to prime lenses suggestions and without a tthis is the best explained and informative video. Subscribed.

@californiapattycakes4417 2 жыл бұрын

This had lots of useful info. Going to watch again 😊❤️

@pk6221 2 жыл бұрын

Julia, there are many "similar" stuff around, but your summary is perfect, just in point, and very-well documented, as always : )

@GilbertTV 2 жыл бұрын

I think to have all 3 is the best move , but hey I only have an 85 on your list , I do have a 45 though & use a 16mm apsc lens on my full frame camera for a 24mm lens for my wide shots . great video Julia , your 35mm work is my favourite

@pratiknaikedu 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching all your videos, they're so fun!

@googleuser7855 Жыл бұрын

Very good analysis, I also use the 50mm as my favorite lens. I sold the 85, since I rarely used it, but I have a 35, which I wouldn't really use for close-up portraits. It might be able to "dot the trick", but I would rather crop the picture than get too close to the model due to the angle distortions. But I also have a 24-70 2.8, which is super-sharp and versatile, and usually, I don't like to kind of blur out the background too much. For that, if have the 50mm 1.4.

@TooEasyMal 9 ай бұрын

This was sooooo informative! I've watched a couple of your vids today and you have cleared up soooo much. I'm still in the beginning phases of learning photography but I do want to be more versatile. Of course I started with the nifty fifty lol

@marcofabiocarosi2996 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. My favourite focal length for portraits at the moment is the 58mm 1.4 Voigtlander f mount adapted on a Nikon Z7. The 50mm 1.8 is my jack of all trades.

@Elimporta2 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite photography KZfaq channel! The content, the way she explains and that smile 😊

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Elimporta2 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliatrotti I just got the new tamron G2 28-75 and a 7iii let’s see if I can learn with your videos. Moving from a Canon T5 is like to learn a new language. Thank you and your partner for putting so much effort on teaching us.

@jessicamorgan3678 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much the end part was super helpful. I have a 35mm prime and I'm trying to figure out what to get next (on a budget)! Think I'll go for the 50mm for now😊

@WestonWoodfin 2 жыл бұрын

I use a 35mm for a lot of my street photography! But I LOVE my 85mm for portraits!

@HarshdeepSinghSingh-ii1ts Жыл бұрын

Portrait king 85

@-racingfan2014 Жыл бұрын

Depends on model, my wifey for example doesnt like 85, makes her face look wider, compared to 35mm and even 50mm.

@graemechow88 11 ай бұрын

I used mostly 28mm in the past for portrait and recently got a old lens 105mm which quite close to 85mm. Thanks for explaining in which suitation or style that I want.

@navis5284 Жыл бұрын

28mm is also a great alternative to 35mm, though I love both focal lengths. 85mm is great for close up portraits with blown out bokeh. Thanks Julia.

@MollyFitzBrown 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a nice prime for portraits (I have the 20mm for vlogging and 28-75 G2 for zoom, but I'd like to have a dedicated nice portrait lens... hard to decide between the 35 & 50! Thanks for all the example shots!

@OneRiley 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I personally use and prefer the Sony Zeiss 55mm over the 85mm due to versatility.

@denniscornelisse341 2 жыл бұрын

I always like your video's, and how you explain thing abd give examples. I have on my full frame all three these lenses from Sigma, aswell the 24mm from Sigma. They give perfect pictures.

@amitsandhu8394 2 жыл бұрын

I really loved your video. Thank you for explaining so well 😊

@dehkontee100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tips. As beginner photographer they are really helpful.

@jackh1749 3 ай бұрын

this review is exactly what I was looking for.. thanks!

@digitalghosts4599 2 жыл бұрын

I actually really love 35mm to show some of the background - it shifts the energy in the picture from very static and painting-like to a very dynamic one. I really love 85mm for potraits, but it can get boring very fast. 50mm is my favorite focal length, but lately, I'm also starting to use 35mm a lot. I also have 24mm lenses and I find them to be honestly the most challenging ones to use. So far I've only had success with shooting skating with 24mm - it really helps create a very dramatic dynamic look when shooting skaters, but you have to work with them closely and plan tricks ahead so that it is both safe for them and you, as you need to get really close!

@fredriksvard2603 2 жыл бұрын

See, it depends on what you do. For concerts i concluded that 85mm works best up close and 200mm or a 100-400 zoom from a distance (outdoors or well lit stages). 50 is useless and 35 works well for capturing the whole stage - but i don't take photos where i capture the stage. If i'd go wide i'd go 15mm.

@SimplyV3rna 2 жыл бұрын

After 7 years in photography, i finally found the 35mm prime look to be the most pleasing, 5 years after and still loving the 35mm along with 85mm to compliment. I have never touched a 50mm lens for almost half a decade.

@anna_murawski 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering whether I should sell my 50! I agree 35 & 85 is 👍

@fredriksvard2603 2 жыл бұрын

I can't stand anything between 16 and 85, might aswell leave the camera home

@hilarybenoit2926 2 жыл бұрын

My favourites have to be 35 and 50 mm .

@quintincooper3108 Жыл бұрын

I hate my 50mm lol

@-racingfan2014 Жыл бұрын

Above 50mm, wifey says her face starts to look too wide. She doesnt like 85 which I agree make you look wider. At 35mm she likes her face the best.

@drewprods 2 жыл бұрын

Never knew a wider angle lens complimented rounder faces, very helpful!

@jpdj2715 2 жыл бұрын

It's actually not the lens itself but the viewpoint and distance that give the perspective in depicting a 3D world on a 2D surface. Then you would argue, but with the 85 I cannot get the angle of view at the distance of a 35 and that's true. But, in pure geometric terms, it's the distance, angle of view and angle to the subject that give the perspective. What Julia shows here is a valuable lesson for many. When you become experienced, you do not have to experiment with lenses and people to get the right combination, anymore. You'll have to train your brain to get to that point, and this will take some 10,000 conscious shots and the in-your-brain comparison between what-you-expected-before with what-you really-got. The general problem with wide angle lenses is that they bring you and the camera in the face of the model. Here is an important thing to consider: a female photographer is less "threatening" than a male, when in your face (as per functional MRI based psychological research of how women react to a woman versus a man, and how men respond to women or men, looking at activity in their amygdala where we have raised activity during risk assessment). So a Julia may have an easier time doing these wide angle portraits than an Andrew.

@jpdj2715 2 жыл бұрын

And my hypothesis is that "the people's" acceptance of wide-angle portraits (headshots or closer than half the body) with the associated perceived distortion has been facilitated by smartphones and selfies where people take a shot of themselves at an arm's length.

@JosefFoti 2 жыл бұрын

@@jpdj2715 It's quite a likely explanation.

@shang-hsienyang1284 2 жыл бұрын

35mm is very useful for portraits of Asian women.

@mcarlyon1 Жыл бұрын

New to photography but have already found that the 35mm that I bought is a great lens for almost everything I shoot. Thanks for posting this video.

@juliatrotti Жыл бұрын

Yep 35mm is my go to lens for almost everything! I love it haha

@henrycartier Жыл бұрын

Thanks Julia, that was superinteresting! About facial compression, for quite many clients I've noticed the same thing with 85-ish focal length (face width and jaw/neck appear to be bigger) and I will start using my 50mm more often in studio headshots. Basically close enough to fill the frame vertical for head and shoulders/upperbody but not any extreme close ups. I figure distorsion shouldn't be an issue then? No tilting or anything. Just "old school" headshots :-)

@kevinpozderec8591 2 жыл бұрын

You’re right about people’s face shapes suiting different focal lengths, it definitely isn’t the same for everyone. I guess it’s good to have a variety and experiment.

@justduit1879 2 жыл бұрын

of course it's better to have all the focus ones, but how to make money on them, lol

@anna_murawski 2 жыл бұрын

I bought all three lenses and I have the 35mm on 90% of the time, barely use the 50mm! Every time I’ve taken it out I wished I brought my 35 instead! I love having the environment in my images (probably a bit too much😂), but I go to beautiful locations so not sure why I want to blur it out completely.

@SamWooz 2 жыл бұрын

If you are a photographer or aspiring one, it doesnt get much better than this video. Nice werkkkkk

@WilliamJohnston 2 жыл бұрын

As always, love these videos! I’m enjoying shooting with a Sigma 24-35 f2 on one camera and my little Canon 85 1.8 on another at events, I keep telling myself eventually I’ll get a 35 1.4 (either tamron or canon), and maybe the canon 85 1.4 IS, or - if I won the lottery - the new 85 1.2 RF, but for now it’s a really great combo! Always enjoy seeing great photographers like yourself show the differences both in an analytical side by side comparison, but also demonstrating with a great model, great choice of angles, poses, expressions, and always well edited. You also really bring out the best in each lens! Thanks again Julia, keep up the great work!

@JarraxQ 2 жыл бұрын

If you're getting a 35mm for Canon definitely go the Tamron f1.4, it's amazing and out-performs most other 35mm EF lenses.

@WilliamJohnston 2 жыл бұрын

@@JarraxQ definitely top of my list, just waiting for one coming up used, doesn’t happen a lot which I take to be a good sign! 😀

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I agree the Tamron f1.4 is a great 35mm lens, I have a review video about it that I posted way back. The only downside for me personally is that it's quite a heavy lens - but if you don't mind that, the results are definitely worth it!

@JarraxQ 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliatrotti That's very true it's certainly not a small lens. Definitely a factor worth considering when making a decision on what to buy!

@joansmith7649 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this video, Julia. As you are undoubtedly aware, the lens does not distort or stretch the subject. The appearance of unflattering distortion is strictly a result of the lens-subject distance and nothing more. If you use a camera with a full-frame high resolution sensor, shoot all portraits with a 35mm lens, always stand back from the subject at least 6' irregardless of the final framing, and do all final framing (cropping) on the computer and not in the camera, you will find distortion-free useable images for all portrait situations using only the 35mm lens. With high resolution sensors, and the fact that so many images are now shared via the internet in sizes ranging from 2MB to 6MB, there is simply no need for anything other than a 35mm lens. So forget spending money on extra lenses and instead put the money saved toward photography lessons with pros like Julia Trotti, and your photos will improve. And always remember that every woman looks their best when no one can see their tiny hairs growing over their lip, or their crusty eyelashes - high resolution images shot full-frame in the camera using 85mm and 135mm lenses will NOT be attractive. So forget worrying about high resolution final images that show every tiny flaw in a woman's appearance, images that will require hours of retouching to make them presentable. One camera and one 35mm lens, and that's it.

@siho_street Жыл бұрын

It was easy understand explanation and practical content. Thank you so much!!

@snapjacksonphotography 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite combo is my 24mm 1.4 G Master and 85mm 1.8.

@user-is2im7fh4b 2 жыл бұрын

i have 35 and 50 on full frame...i want the 85...great work! thanks!

@MakerKashung 2 жыл бұрын

My...beautiful pictures, gorgeous model, and the video is awesome. Thoroughly enjoyed this one!

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@GabrielScindian 2 жыл бұрын

JT I love your photos!!!

@robertdavis1255 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.. I only have the 35 & 50mm primes so I can't comment on the 85mm...my 50mm is what I go to more often ...I love your comments ...cheers..

@kai64 2 жыл бұрын

I in general use 85 for portrait since portrait is about the subject. so the compression and blur that 85 produces are most suitable for portrait in my opinion.

@youknowwho9247 2 жыл бұрын

Shooting a ton with all three, I'll definitely agree they all have their uses. Personally though, when I cull a set I'll always pick 50mm shots a ton more than anything else at the end of the day. No idea why exactly, but it is what it is.

@digitalghosts4599 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this really informative video! I will recommend it to every novice photographer who tries to insist on zoom lenses as their first choice :) I think learning to use perspective early on is very important and I always recommend people to start with primes!

@absurdfool Жыл бұрын

thkU 4 an all-round intro, very informative cheers

@user-hp8zi8cd5o 2 жыл бұрын

I love to use 35 for family. I feel close when I see photo. It can take group of people , it shows the background for travel portrait , i love 35gm and distagon

@themanunleashed 10 ай бұрын

I use both a zoom and prone in my kit. I use a 35 1.8 and a 70-180 2.8. The bokeh I get with the prime is why I carry it around.

@JarraxQ 2 жыл бұрын

I recently got a 35mm f1.4 for my R6 and I've been absolutely loving it so far. I've also had a 50mm for a long time but I just found it was stuck in the middle like you described in the video. I have a selection of zooms as well but the 35mm is fast becoming my go-to lens.

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I looove how versatile a 35mm is!

@JarraxQ 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliatrotti Definitely! I'm also really keen to pick up an 85mm prime but there are way too many choices when it comes to RF and adapted EF lenses 😂

@1978smt 2 ай бұрын

Excellent breakdown. Thanks

@alexa4956 Жыл бұрын

Hi, my favorite lens is a 28 MM, for most of my photography. However, when it comes to photographing people, a 28 MM requires me to get a bit too close, making them uncomfortable or overly self-conscious. I recently acquired a 85 MM 1.8 and it makes portraiture considerably easier, especially for the subjects, as I can photograph them from a relatively safe and comfortable position, making them more relaxed, spontaneous and natural.

@joansmith7649 10 ай бұрын

A 28mm lens does not require anyone to get a bit too close to the subject. Forget about tight framing of the subject in camera. Instead, use your 28mm lens on a camera with a high resolution full-frame sensor, stand back 6' to 8' from the subject and shoot away with your only focusing on the posing, facial expressions, and lighting on the subject. Make all framing decisions on the computer and your images will be gorgeous and your subject will not appear to be distorted. As long as the final cropped digital image is no smaller than 6MP, you will have very presentable images for at least 95% of your work. And always remember that high resolution photography is the nemesis of beauty, especially for women.

@georged769 2 жыл бұрын

like your detailed comments and personal thoughts.

@apamacam4838 2 жыл бұрын

Colorbee photography (Melbourne based) youtube channel back in 2018 made a video recommending 35mm to beginner over 50 as well as 85. One of the arguments used against 85 was the same as what you've said regarding 85 has the tendency of flattening the face features in a closeup portrait shot of someone with a rounder face. I didn't believe the host. But since you've mentioned this, I really need to put this to the test and see for myself. Thanks for sharing by the way.

@jhnfrrguto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all that information on those lenses. 🙂

@TeraeB Жыл бұрын

excellent breakdown !!

@Narsuitus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Here are the lenses that I prefer to use for portraits: Zeiss 28mm f/2 Distagon T* ZF Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon ZM Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AI Asahi 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar (8-element) Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D AF Leica 90mm f/2 Summicron Nikkor 105mm micro f/2.8 AIS Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO Sonnar ZF 2 Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 AI Which one I use depends on the type of portrait I am shooting. For large group portraits, I like 28 or 35mm. For small group portraits, I like 35 or 50mm. For environmental portraits, I like 35mm. For full-length and ¾ length, I like 50mm. For half-length and head & shoulder, I like 85 or 90mm. For face shots, I like 105 macro or 135mm. For tight face shots, I like 105 macro or 180. When I do not have time to switch lenses, I use the following two zooms on two bodies: 28-70mm f/2.8 Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 Nikkor

@mrdrgonzo 2 жыл бұрын

Funny you say about usually shooting with a 35 & 85 as the last wedding I did I limited myself to these lenses and really liked it

@hegvihome1 2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me I’m not the only one who fall in love with all the models in your videos!! 😂😂

@natashar5800 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic work, thank you!

@petramarton Жыл бұрын

Love my 50mm and 100mm macro lenses 🥰

@driftx2 2 жыл бұрын

I have all three for general use and portraits. I use 35mm the most because it's most versatile for kids, family, and walk around. 50mm is nice for portraits with good bokeh at f1.8 and still flexible so I use it second most. 85mm is good for bokeh portraits but I rarely use it because it's more specialized for set up photos. 85mm is also difficult to take group pics without upping the aperture

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I definitely prefer the 85 for solo pics! Sometimes I use it for portraits at a wedding with a couple, but for families it can get tricky since you need a lot of space to step back.

@nataliastrakova4118 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Julia! Just what I needed🤍

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it 😄

@annarakannan6620 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic work

@stefanhansen5882 2 жыл бұрын

Cool comparison. A year ago I would have picked the 85mm. Now I would grab the 35mm, since I think photos with blurred backgrounds loose their fascination after a while. Less blur forces us to be more aware of the full composition and not just the model.

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah it's interesting how tastes change over time. When I first got an 85 I was obsessed and used it sooo much and just like you I got a little tired of the background always being so "dreamy" haha so I prefer the more environmental look of a 35, but the 85 still has some important uses anyway :)

@stefanhansen5882 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliatrotti I agree. To some degree there is no objectively best lens, only the subjectively best lens for each of us. However, I think photos with more depth of field are more likely to stand the test of time.

@camerapunk4109 2 жыл бұрын

Currently using the Nikon Z 50 f1.8 lens and I’m in love with it 🥰

@Calaius 2 жыл бұрын

that lens is unreal, crazy good for a « cheap » 1.8

@camerapunk4109 2 жыл бұрын

@@Calaius don’t think $500+ is considered cheap to most people 😅

@Calaius 2 жыл бұрын

@@camerapunk4109 yeah hence the quotation marks, it’s on the more expensive side regarding 1.8s which are usually 200/300$ but rarely very good, but it’s still the budget option compared to the 1.2, and given the optical performance of the 1.8 it’s an incredible bargain. You get 90% of the quality for 1/5th of the price

@williamsolis1 Жыл бұрын

I find the 50mm to be the most versatile. Good pop, can be combined with the environment or isolate more. I love the look of the 85mm but I find it to have a specific use. I also love the 35mm but for me it's an odd middle ground where it's not wide enough nor zoomed in enough. So I just don't use that focal length much or I just use my zoom.

@mordekaipalms Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid, thanks

@ugparmar1568 Жыл бұрын

Good practical comparison 👍

@eahimel 2 жыл бұрын

Just the video I needed!

@Robin_Polarstern 2 жыл бұрын

Good work Yulia ❤️ thank you

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mdougherty0980 2 жыл бұрын

I like the 35/85 prime combo for portraits. But I'm curious about trying 24/50/135 prime trio.

@mauitao3807 9 ай бұрын

thanks, that was very helpful, I am going for the 35 mm :-)

@nezhafahr7490 14 күн бұрын

amazing video, thanks!

@alejandrocifuentesh 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos... I got my 50 1.4 because of you, know I'm thinking about the 35 :-D

@arhon888 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison. I have done the same. I have a 24-70 and a 50mm prime. I love the 80mm but think the 35mm will be my most used focal length. Plus, I shoot mostly video and as great as the 50mm & 80mm are they are not so good at capturing movement.

@RazVlogsOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

I choose 35mm and 85mm as first lens for my Apsc camera

@Morespizzle 2 жыл бұрын

That OTS headshot with the 85....so good. I usually shoot 35mm for everything. If I do couples its usually on the 50. Shooting on an LM10 makes it a little harder to shoot long but I might pickup a 75 or a 90 after seeing the headshot comparisons! thanks.

@juliatrotti 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you!! I loved that shot as well 😄

@carlestrada 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried all three focal lengths and for me, the 85 gets boring really fast after a while since the background always gets blown out easily. I've been leaning towards the 35-50 side for all portrait/landscape stuff now!

@markshirley01 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 85 is so overrated. Here in the UK I don't usually have the space to back up - everything is indoors. Ive got my lens down to 18mm interior /exterior 24mm people with environment and 50mm portrait details and product. Those three sort most of what you need

@ghas4151 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, 85mm is very limiting for me due to the longer minimum focus distance. My go to is a wide lens with the 50mm being my most used lens and then a 105mm macro lens to cover all bases. Minimal but a very versatile setup for me.

@kanaheiusagi 2 жыл бұрын

Agree on the other comments for the 85, was never a fan of this focal length even though I have had it in my kit for years, the framing is just too tight for my taste and there's usually not enough space to back up. The 50mm is a lot more versatile with plenty of bokeh wide open already with f1.2/f1.4, and if I need anything wider for subject and environment shots, I'll reach for 24GM or 14GM for really tight places.

@thewhoopimen 2 жыл бұрын

@Carl you do know and 85mm is designed to blur out the background right at lower apertures right? The reason you want the blurred out background is for subject focus and removing distracting elements in the background (or boring backgrounds). If you hate the blur, just raise the aperture to 5.6 or higher and you’ll easily get sharper backgrounds. As for complaints about it being too close… guys/girls come on. It’s a portrait lens. It’s designed for close in shots that are half body or less.

@carlestrada 2 жыл бұрын

@@thewhoopimen Yeah, I'm aware of being able to stop down to lower get sharper backgrounds. The point I was trying to make is that (for me at least) it's easy to get lazy with the lens even if it's stopped down because of the background compression, that's why I said it gets boring because the compositions aren't as interesting compared to other lenses such as a 35 or 50. Blurred out backgrounds are cool and I'm not ragging on the 85. It's just that it gets boring for me personally to bring a lens like that to a shoot. I've shot a ton with the 85, and I liked it, but it's too plain for what I do nowadays and reach for other focal lengths instead.

@oumkanyaa 2 жыл бұрын

I was searching through focal length comparisons and you came at the right time! Thank you.

@muscleheadzzzz Жыл бұрын

My go-to has always been 85mm but I love switching to 35 occasionally. I've never really used a 50.

@Mr767267 7 ай бұрын

Lovely compare. I still am a big fan of 50mm as I love the mild bokeh.

@fredmar4564 Жыл бұрын

I have had a lot of different lenses in the last years. In the end I settled on 28mm for environmental photos 50mm for storytelling 85mm for portraits The 28mm is just that little bit wider than 35mm so that I can capture buildings in full and shoot in tighter spaces (especially when traveling).

@fredmaxmz Жыл бұрын

Me doing great with 18-55mm Kit Lens. 😂😂😂