Worth Quitting Minimalism? | Sony 50mm f1.2 GM
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0:00 Introduction
0:38 What causes GAS
1:13 Night photography at f1.2
3:21 How photographers can change our gear mindset
4:22 f1.4 or f1.2 - which one?
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Thank you for going through the archive! Only a handful of videos on the channel to date, trying to build step by step this year. Let me know if there are any videos/topics you’d be interested in.
Great choice. TBH after working in the commercial and advertising world of photography for over 10 years I can tell you, nobody shoots wide open. In fact its one of the dead giveaways when I look at someone's photos if they're a hobbyist or a working pro. Most of us sit between f/4.5 and f/5.6 with occasional visits down to f/2.8 or f/11 for specific reasons. Aperture is a creative choice. When a client or a portrait is in a location that has been chosen for a reason, why would you want to completely blow out the location? If you don't like the background, pick a better background - chances are its more than 60% of your image. The only time I see wide open shots in advertisements are in ads for lenses. That should tell you something.
Thanks for stopping by - I am not a working pro so it’s all for fun! Much less control over set design in street photography. I am seeing more cinematographers shooting wide open these days so wonder if the trends are different for commercial video vs photography. What type of commercial projects do you work on? Keen to see your work!
@@BokehTherapy Yes video is VERY different and you do tend to see wide open much more. But in video the camera tends to move a lot less. Photographers tend to move around a lot and change their angles constantly, where in video generally you're dealing with much bigger and heavier cameras and very deliberate lighting so the camera only moves when it has to, and not on a whim. Some directors prefer deep focus (Wes Anderson), some more shallow (David Fincher) but it becomes a stylistic choice and on commercial jobs the aperture is adjusted as needed. Keep in mind that depending on focal length, crop and other factors, even shooting f/11 can look incredibly shallow.
The lines are getting blurred these days, I’m keen to see how the rules change over time. Good luck with your projects this year!
I've been looking to get the 50 1.4 GM for a while and this is a great video that helped me! Thanks!
Yes I’m on the record - it’s my favourite lens of all time!
You stand out among “camera creators” on TH-cam. You mix photographic philosophy with gear and tech. It’s brilliant. You deserve more subs. Keep creating.
Wow thank you! Lots of amazing creators on the platform, doing my best to carve out a niche. More content to come!
Completely agree 👍
Fine video Jack.... excellent creation of interesting 2 person talk... really love your channel.... Your subs should be through the roof with the quality of content created... keep up the stunning vids... Yoki..
Nice to hear from you again Yoki! All I can control is the consistency of output, hope they resonate with as many people as possible over the next year. Hope you’re well!
Great videos Jack , refreshing and perfectly delivered 👌👌👌
Wow thanks Chris! Glad it’s resonating, more content to come
Great to see another video from you Jack. Your 35mm F1.4GM video totally convinced me and I picked one up earlier this week! Using it with my A7C and the weight balance feels good.
Great to hear! The 35GM always gives me confidence that I’ll capture something interesting wherever I travel to.
Just watched this for the second time 😂 such a good video Jack . Loved the dual person commentary. I will never understand how the TH-cam algorithm works? You should have many thousands of subscribers with the quality and interest you are providing . Please don’t get discouraged and stop producing 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much for your feedback Chris. This is actually my second attempt at a channel so I’m planning to be here for the long haul. The algorithm has been quite kind to this small channel so far, every comment like yours helps more than you know! Editing this week’s video now, aiming for Saturday release
Loving your style and the review!
Thanks David! Been following your channel for ages, great to connect.
On point video for me, I purchased the 50mm f1.4GM but always have this nagging feeling that I should have gone with the f1.2. But hate heavy gear. So this helped me mellow out with my choice. Thank you.
No regrets, the f1.4 is such an amazing lens. Congrats on your purchase, happy shooting!
Instant subscribe! Great channel - love the videos! A7CR user here but I tend to use smaller primes with it so it's interesting seeing you making use of the bigger lenses on it.
Thanks so much Mark! I have tried most of the compact Sony lenses but always ended up carrying more gear because of the optical compromises. Lugging around one or two g masters is manageable for the moment. Love meeting fellow A7CR shooters, more content to come this week!
@@BokehTherapy Awesome! Looking forward to the new content. Keep grinding and the algorithm should do it's thing and spread the word.
In my limited time handling both, the 50mm F1.2 did not feel like it was just a lens that was half a stop faster. The rendering and "creamier" bokeh sets itself apart from the 50 f1.4, it looked quite abit more gentle. I'm not sure if i would ever need F1.2 where the depth of field is that shallow but the same can be said for F1.4, we end up buying them anyway. You're definitely blessed to be able to own both at the same time. If weight is not a concern, i'll definitely keep the 50 f1.2. I just cant get over the fact that it weighs more than a 24-70 f2.8 zoom lens and i suppose thats why the 50f1.4 has been a hit since release.
Both lenses are great, E mount users like us are spoilt for choice when it comes to lenses!
quite an interesting concept and video. Love this channel! I've been complemtating upgrading to the 50mm1.2 canon rf from the 50mm 1.8, but the images i share with family and friends and post on ig, noone can tell the difference. But the $ in my pocket and and savings in weight does make a huge diff, too bad theres no 50mm 1.4 for Canon yet. keep up the great videos and interesting points of view!
I’m sure Canon will fill out their lens lineup soon enough. Adapting EF glass could be the interim solution? Thanks so much for watching!
Благодарю за видео Jack, очень понравилось, хорошо снято и информативно. То что мне было нужно. 👍🏻
Thank you for watching! Hello from Australia!
Bokeh Therapy LOL so relatable. Bokeh Jacks my Wang!
Haha oh no, the puns have arrived. Thanks for watching
Stumbled onto your channel and now a subscriber. Great content and well produced! Look forward to more interesting videos @BokehTherapy!
Wow thank you! More content to come. Are you a Sony shooter too?
At this point no, a Canon guy here. But I came upon your channel as I was interested in the a7cii/r cameras. 😉
Canon is still the champ for most photographers! Let me know if/when you make the switch
Love your content! Great production quality, and most of all inspiring and relatable as a dayjob working man closing in on 40😅
Thanks so much! I turn 40 this year, a lot to figure out before then lol.
I think it depends on intended use but the bokeh is beautiful. I’d use a defuser and maybe a diopter for close up shots. Though I don’t think I’d pay so much for the .2
On sale the f1.4 and f1.2 aren’t too far away in price (in Australia at least) so it is a tough call. Never used diopters, sounds cool! Thanks for watching
Thanks!
Thanks for watching l!
I'm actually debating between these 2 lenses. Even though having a lighter lens is great for long shooting hours, but somehow I simply love big and heavy lenses, I love that hefty feel in the hand, and also I heard that f1.2 has a lightly better look in the photos. :) Btw, I love you channel.
If you love big and heavy lenses, the f1.2 feels solid on the bigger Sony bodies. A7IV and later all balance OK. Video goes live tonight, thanks for watching!
@@BokehTherapyI’m curios which one you prefer.
I prefer the f1.4 because of the size myself, I mostly shoot travel and street though. Can’t beat the magic of the f1.2 if you don’t mind the size. What do you shoot?
@@BokehTherapy I do own A7R V & A7IV, I’m mostly using Sigma 14-24mm f2.8, and Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, I do have a bunch of vintage primes and Samyang 35mm f1.4. Now I saved some money to buy Sony 50mm f1.2 or 1.4, and I’m struggling to make the right decision.
Compared to your sigma zooms the f1.2 will feel quite light. I’d go with the f1.2 but probably best for you to try handling both at a local camera store? Lots of image samples with the f1.2 in this video so hopefully that helps too.
I loved the video! :)
Thank you - did it help you make your mind up? Can’t go wrong with either option really
@@BokehTherapy Oh man, yes, I decided to go with 50mm f1.4, with the rest of the money I'll buy 24mm f1.4. It makes sense since both lenses are the same filter size and is going to be easier for me to travel and film and take photography.
Sounds great. Glad the videos helped!
I like this video
Thanks for watching!
Is the bokeh affected by the a7CR being only EFCS? Have you ever had issues using such fast glass? Thanks!
There may be an effect but not one I have ever seen? All the sample images were shot wide open in this video. Happy shooting!