These are the exact reason why I have been exclusively shooting 85mm in the last year for all my portrait session. I mostly shoot on the open street, so the working distance is crucial. And although the background blur is very nice, it is still not eliminating the context completely with the compression, as a 70-200 does. Not to mention the compact size and light weight of the 85mm lenses, which is a huge deal on long shoots.
Super video. I totally agree with you! I just started using a Canon EF 85mm /1.8 lens and I love it. Lightweight, relatively inexpensive, fast focusing with great imagery...
2:22 It's interesting that the train blurred at 1/30 of a second but the letters on the LCD display appear blocky. This is because the screen in refreshing rather than being a continuous source of light.
I've Been on the fence with respect to purchasing this lens, however you just pushed me over! I'm buying it today....... Funny thing, I'm mostly a travel photographer! Landscapes, architecture and street portraits.
There's one thing I come across again and again is, although we're talking about still pictures (on many other channels do this too) we see more video 🤷♀️!! And I have to stop the video and go back to be able to see what Im after . ..the photos that is.......just allow us to delight in your beautiful STILL photos❤. Is there anyone out there who still loves just plain still photos?
I just bought Sigma 85mm f/1.4 with Nikon D810. Now i will follow your instructions. You have made nice presentation, thanks for sharing with us. Good luck
@@koalamusik For a while I owned the Sony 90mm. A very nice lens. But I sold it again. At the moment I am shooting with vintage primes. My most used lens at the moment is a 50mm f1.4. but if money was no issue, I'd probably get that new Sony 70-200 f2.8.
wow! I’m a new fan... you convinced me! Now I am doubting whether the 50mm f1.8 version is as good..? Any opinions as to which to get? Both are not an option!
i shoot with sony, canon and nikon bodies and they are all great cameras that give excellent results, however my sony SLT A mount camera bodies have two major features that lead the pack, first the Electronic viewfinder that allows you to see the finished product before you actually shoot the image which opens the door for many many other features and second is the body stabilization...........i shoot for pleasure....
Lucky Never yes it will be either 75mm for Nikon or 80 mm for canon BUT on crop sensor the depth of field and bokeh will not be blurry as on Full frame. Less blur on crop sensor . And 85mm 1.8 will be like 75mm or 80mm F2.7 !!! You will never get same aperture on crop
thoughtful and enjoyable. thanks for the effort and the sharing. in those exterior shots on 6th ave, where did the catch light in her eyes come from? thumbs up.
A 50mm lens would work with any crop sensor camera to provide an equivalent FF FOV of 85mm. Of course the depth of field would be different and more due to sensor size not lens.
yes it does becouse if you shoot with 50 mm on apsc and 50 mm on ff you must go far away from subject to make same image (becouse of crop factor),so if you must go from subject pictur will be less bluri behind that subject
Just purchased a Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens on the used market. I was tossed up between several lenses: I did not want to pay the price for the EF 85mm f/1.2L lens. The two Sigma selections (f/1.4 ART and non-ART) have focus problems on many copies. I might have gone with a Tamron 85mm f/1.8 lens but, I couldn't justify the price. I got my Canon f/1.8 at about 1/3 the cost of the Tamron...
I always say: 85mm is King, the one that can do the job and make it look good 50mm is Queen, can do a job and get it done right 35mm is Jack, not the favorite but is there when needed
I don’t believe that there is such a lens called the perfect lens for portrait. It all comes down to the artist and their style. For some people 35mm is the best, and others 50mm and other people 105 and above is the best and you can’t wrong them, because with their 35mm they are creating mind blowing portraits and same goes to the people that use 105 and above for portrait and create an outstandingly good portraits. So this definitely proves that there isn’t a perfect lens for portrait. All what I can advice people is to Find their style first before they listen to anyone else. I know many people use a certain lens just because someone told them it is the best for portrait or photographing people, even though they aren’t very comfortable using it but they still using it just because someone told them it is the perfect lens for portrait.
So tied with these "X reasons why you must think like me"... You can find as many reasons to shoot portraits with a 105, or a 135 or a 50mm or even a 70-200 lens. First : a 85 at F/1.4 doesn't give the same result as a 85 at F/5.6 or F/8. Second, you, as all of us wonder if you like a close proximity to your model and talk with her or do you prefer a certain distance when shooting. If the background highlights the model or on the contrary interferes with the image. If you can stand back outside or are in a small room ? If the model is alone or surround by an (un)wanted crowd. Etc... The good lens is the one who allows you to rich your aim according to the circumstances.
Yup - the 85mm f1.8G all the way. It's sharp, but more than that, it has lovely contrast & colour rendition too. Definitely my favourite lens for faces. Mine was £365 from Grays of Westminter, and my only regret is that I didn't buy it 6 years ago. I'm not in a position to compare the AF-D version because mine had been damaged and repaired at some time so it's AF was a bit hit and miss. 1.8G focus is super reliable. On a friend's D5500 (crop sensor), it becomes a 127mm telephoto and moves in really tight on the face. A great alternative to the very expensive Nikkor 135mm f2.0DC on a full frame. My take: - it's very unlikely you'll regret buying the 85 1.8G butif you do, then they are VERY easy to sell.
My camera has a crop sensor, what would you suggest I'd use to gain the same effect as a 85mm on full frame? Or instead of 35mm on full frame? I have a 50mm f1.8 and 70-200mm f2.8
Well - The Angry photographer would probably say the Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 but that's a manual focus. Your in-focus hit rate takes a big knock unless you are very expert - I've tried it and it's much easier to get sharp eyes with AF. I used to get sharp eyes with a Nikon FE an 85mm f2 Ai lens but I was young and had good eyesight and a old style split prism to place on the eye. Back to modern times - an option I've not tried is the Tamron 60mm f2.0 DX Macro lens. If I were to swap from my D700 full frame to a D500 crop sensor (it crossed my mind) then I would be testing that for a portrait lens candidate. There's a review by Moose Patterson who reckons it's slightly soft at the edges when wide open at f2.0 but that the centre is sharp. Sounds okay for portraits and for macro you wouldn't be using f2.0 so that would be fine too.
I know a woman who looks just like this model. We're good friends, and when I'm with her, total strangers will suddenly be very chatty with us (her) and smile when we take photos together because she is so beautiful. Being alone vs. being with her is a night and day difference, lol.
You know what Sting, I love your music so I'm gonna trust your photography tips. TNX!
So Sting is now a photographer
Ya, Sting was stung by the photography bug.
is the first thing that i notice!
shafhamid83 He needs to pay for his grand kids school fees
He’s the spawn of Sting and Christopher Walken.
Singing "Don't stand so close to me" because he has a 85mm and it's totally ruining his shot.
Thanks for reminding me that my 85mm has been sitting on the shelf for much too long now.
monmioamio same !
My 85mm 1.4g never leaves my z7 😅
These are the exact reason why I have been exclusively shooting 85mm in the last year for all my portrait session. I mostly shoot on the open street, so the working distance is crucial. And although the background blur is very nice, it is still not eliminating the context completely with the compression, as a 70-200 does.
Not to mention the compact size and light weight of the 85mm lenses, which is a huge deal on long shoots.
The Sigma 85mm f1.4 ART lens would like a word with you
Super video. I totally agree with you! I just started using a Canon EF 85mm /1.8 lens and I love it. Lightweight, relatively inexpensive, fast focusing with great imagery...
2:22 It's interesting that the train blurred at 1/30 of a second but the letters on the LCD display appear blocky. This is because the screen in refreshing rather than being a continuous source of light.
ok smartypants
just kidding, good catch!
I just bought the Canon 85 mm f1.4 IS and it's wonderful !
I can even take sharp pics at 1/13 handheld !
@@wanneske1969 i can take sharp pics at 0.5 second, it all depends how you click the shutter, and your stability and muscles
Without stabilisation, 1/60th of a second is my limit, even with a 35 mm
When this video started I thought I was looking at Sting LOL! Very informative video. Subbed.
Amahri Howland he's an Englishman in New York
I've Been on the fence with respect to purchasing this lens, however you just pushed me over! I'm buying it today....... Funny thing, I'm mostly a travel photographer! Landscapes, architecture and street portraits.
That’s awesome. I always see the 50 1.8 and 70-200 2.8 talked about, but not too many have brought up the points you have. Thanks.
I have used the 85 f/1.8 G for more editorials I can count and wide open as well.
Wonderful teaching, its so clear and easy both technical and practical, thanks so much
I agree. 85mm is the best portrait lens. Greetings from germany!
i disagree! 105mm F1.4 is the Best for Portrait. LG from Hamburg!
There's one thing I come across again and again is, although we're talking about still pictures (on many other channels do this too) we see more video 🤷♀️!! And I have to stop the video and go back to be able to see what Im after .
..the photos that is.......just allow us to delight in your beautiful STILL photos❤. Is there anyone out there who still loves just plain still photos?
Thanks for sharing your photos ❤❤❤
I just purchased this lens today,I can’t wait to get it!
I just bought Sigma 85mm f/1.4 with Nikon D810. Now i will follow your instructions. You have made nice presentation, thanks for sharing with us. Good luck
Awesome! I never knew the 85mm 1.8 coulld have this nice look!
I love my 85 mm it is such an awesome lens. I recommend everyone have one in their kit bag and make it their go too
Does this all apply to a 50mm if you are using a cropped censor? Great video btw!
I love his energy and passion
Also, in the images, it still maintains that feeling of being "personal" w the subject.
Fall in love with this model😍
Beautiful both the photography and Anna
💕💕💕 Now that the newer 85 is out I can afford to get the older version soon to use with my Sony. Thanks 🙏🏾 for the helpful tips!
I'll love to be an apprentice of yours and I have always enjoy watching these videos and they're very helpful too this seems so masterful.
Thank you! I'm glad they're helpful.
They way this dude walks made me subcribe right away
Great demonstration. Thanks
Great video! On my wishlist. Thanks for the great tip
Thanks for the hint. Btw, the model is crazy beautiful. Godspeed you all.
I LOVE my 85mm 1.8G! But what about that overhand grip?
..... That was a great tutorial!
Thank you!!! She was a great model, so it was easy.
Great video. You convinced me. This will probably be one of the first lenses I get when I get my first mirrorless.
So, did you get a 85?
@@koalamusik For a while I owned the Sony 90mm. A very nice lens. But I sold it again. At the moment I am shooting with vintage primes. My most used lens at the moment is a 50mm f1.4. but if money was no issue, I'd probably get that new Sony 70-200 f2.8.
Like the 1/30th tip 👍
wow! I’m a new fan... you convinced me!
Now I am doubting whether the 50mm f1.8 version is as good..?
Any opinions as to which to get?
Both are not an option!
i shoot with sony, canon and nikon bodies and they are all great cameras that give excellent results, however my sony SLT A mount camera bodies have two major features that lead the pack, first the Electronic viewfinder that allows you to see the finished product before you actually shoot the image which opens the door for many many other features and second is the body stabilization...........i shoot for pleasure....
I just love my 85mm 1.8 which I use quite often.
Amazing
wow she is like a hollywood star
great explanation, in APS-C, a 50mm will just work fine too?
Lucky Never yes it will be either 75mm for Nikon or 80 mm for canon BUT on crop sensor the depth of field and bokeh will not be blurry as on Full frame. Less blur on crop sensor . And 85mm 1.8 will be like 75mm or 80mm F2.7 !!! You will never get same aperture on crop
That lens is a amazing value!
Thanks I have a 85 1.8 and was seriously questioning whether I should save for the 1.4.
I cant get over how good the 85mm is for potraits. I must have!
NYCBC - NYC Before Corona!
Great tips, thanks for sharing, keep it going
Hi Sir, can you also use 85mm 1.8 on a group shot?
Great video, learned a lot! Thank you!
Thank u for sharing , very helpful . 😇👍
Awesome, love your video 🙂👍🏼
Great advice too
85mm - the story teller.
It's still hard for me to compare the 85mm to the 50 mm I love them both
I love how you explain every shot. Are you shooting in aperture priority or Manuel?
thoughtful and enjoyable. thanks for the effort and the sharing. in those exterior shots on 6th ave, where did the catch light in her eyes come from? thumbs up.
A 50mm lens would work with any crop sensor camera to provide an equivalent FF FOV of 85mm. Of course the depth of field would be different and more due to sensor size not lens.
sensor size doesnt impact depth of field
Yes it does
yes it does becouse if you shoot with 50 mm on apsc and 50 mm on ff you must go far away from subject to make same image (becouse of crop factor),so if you must go from subject pictur will be less bluri behind that subject
@@Whaaatthefugg in this case yes, but if you dont move further away, the bokeh will be the same
nope.if you go furder away subject will be naturaly less in fokus.less blured.you have comparasion in you tube and google.
Isn't the D500 a crop sensor which then makes the 85 mm equivalent to about 127mm full frame
Is the 85mm good for portraits in corp sensor camera?
Many helpful information in one single video, and the model is beautiful too, subscribed! Great content!
I am having nikon d5300. Which is the best lens for child portraits? 50mm or 85mm?
Really amazing
Thanks!
Thank you
what's the sweet spot for this lens?
85mm is awesome...
In FX body it is F/1.8 but in DX does the aperture value change to F/3.1 because the lens is actually made for FX bodies
Nope
Great video
a nice report
Amazing 💓
thank you ^^
very good i like it
thank you sir
I love that lens! By the way, you look like Sting so much! 😅
Hahahaha!!!! Sometime people ask me for an autograph thinking I'm Sting.
Just purchased a Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens on the used market. I was tossed up between several lenses: I did not want to pay the price for the EF 85mm f/1.2L lens. The two Sigma selections (f/1.4 ART and non-ART) have focus problems on many copies. I might have gone with a Tamron 85mm f/1.8 lens but, I couldn't justify the price. I got my Canon f/1.8 at about 1/3 the cost of the Tamron...
I always say:
85mm is King, the one that can do the job and make it look good
50mm is Queen, can do a job and get it done right
35mm is Jack, not the favorite but is there when needed
Bad ace man!
Sting... cool!
What about a 135mm 2.8? I love that lens, and lately I was thinking about the 55mm, what do you say?
SIGMA 135mm f 1.8......😄
How about a 90mm? I'm thinking of getting the 90mm Sony Macro lens. It is sharp and can do portraits and Macro
85mm on a full frame right?
I don’t believe that there is such a lens called the perfect lens for portrait. It all comes down to the artist and their style. For some people 35mm is the best, and others 50mm and other people 105 and above is the best and you can’t wrong them, because with their 35mm they are creating mind blowing portraits and same goes to the people that use 105 and above for portrait and create an outstandingly good portraits. So this definitely proves that there isn’t a perfect lens for portrait.
All what I can advice people is to Find their style first before they listen to anyone else. I know many people use a certain lens just because someone told them it is the best for portrait or photographing people, even though they aren’t very comfortable using it but they still using it just because someone told them it is the perfect lens for portrait.
So tied with these "X reasons why you must think like me"... You can find as many reasons to shoot portraits with a 105, or a 135 or a 50mm or even a 70-200 lens. First : a 85 at F/1.4 doesn't give the same result as a 85 at F/5.6 or F/8. Second, you, as all of us wonder if you like a close proximity to your model and talk with her or do you prefer a certain distance when shooting. If the background highlights the model or on the contrary interferes with the image. If you can stand back outside or are in a small room ? If the model is alone or surround by an (un)wanted crowd. Etc... The good lens is the one who allows you to rich your aim according to the circumstances.
Well said.....
does a 50mm 1.8 on apc sensor roughly do the same?
Yes it becomes basically a 80mm.
Great! Thanks for reply
It is 75mm on Nikon. As I know, equivalent focal length on cropped sensor will give more depth of field and also more distortion.
Thanks for your video. I am Sony boy and Do you think f1.4 is not necessity and it is only different is Bokeh>>
The key element for a perfect portrait is not a lens or a camera, but a beautiful model.
Would it be good for concerts?
what's the sweet spot for this Nikon 85 1.8g?
Sting is into photography now?
Hardddddddd🤙🤙🙃🙃🙃
Yup - the 85mm f1.8G all the way. It's sharp, but more than that, it has lovely contrast & colour rendition too. Definitely my favourite lens for faces. Mine was £365 from Grays of Westminter, and my only regret is that I didn't buy it 6 years ago. I'm not in a position to compare the AF-D version because mine had been damaged and repaired at some time so it's AF was a bit hit and miss. 1.8G focus is super reliable. On a friend's D5500 (crop sensor), it becomes a 127mm telephoto and moves in really tight on the face. A great alternative to the very expensive Nikkor 135mm f2.0DC on a full frame.
My take: - it's very unlikely you'll regret buying the 85 1.8G butif you do, then they are VERY easy to sell.
My camera has a crop sensor, what would you suggest I'd use to gain the same effect as a 85mm on full frame? Or instead of 35mm on full frame? I have a 50mm f1.8 and 70-200mm f2.8
Well - The Angry photographer would probably say the Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 but that's a manual focus. Your in-focus hit rate takes a big knock unless you are very expert - I've tried it and it's much easier to get sharp eyes with AF. I used to get sharp eyes with a Nikon FE an 85mm f2 Ai lens but I was young and had good eyesight and a old style split prism to place on the eye. Back to modern times - an option I've not tried is the Tamron 60mm f2.0 DX Macro lens. If I were to swap from my D700 full frame to a D500 crop sensor (it crossed my mind) then I would be testing that for a portrait lens candidate. There's a review by Moose Patterson who reckons it's slightly soft at the edges when wide open at f2.0 but that the centre is sharp. Sounds okay for portraits and for macro you wouldn't be using f2.0 so that would be fine too.
Would've liked to get the canon rf f1.2 actually until i saw the price
what camera and lense was this video shot at? cause it looks amazing!
KINA Makeup Nikon D5 & 85mm 1.8g
For DX body also is it equally beneficial?
I love my 85mm 1.4 GM but there is NO perfect portrait lens as portraits can be many different styles ;)
What do you think about tokina 100 mm f2.8 for portrait?
Is it the yongnuo 85mm or the canon 85mm?
Inspiration to go out at night soon.
Or 55mm on DX camera
Does this work with cannon ?
I know a woman who looks just like this model. We're good friends, and when I'm with her, total strangers will suddenly be very chatty with us (her) and smile when we take photos together because she is so beautiful. Being alone vs. being with her is a night and day difference, lol.
What do you think of the Canon 100 mm f2.8 macro or Canon 135 mm f2 for portraits ? Thanks
I have the Canon 85 mm f1.4 IS and it's amazing
I am a Happy Canon 85mm 1.8 user !!!
Boutit031 i feel sorry that u dont have one.. its okay
I really like my 85mm too.
I'm trying to find EF 85mm lens for canon and noticed that there are 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.8. Not sure which one to choose on the budget?