A lot of creative TH-camrs are often sponsored by various subscription-based, royalty-free music services that claim to have thousands of tracks. I seem to hear the same 10 to 15 tracks over and over again :D
I have read that a couple of the bigger and more popular subscription based services are curated so there's more of a chance that the same tunes will rise to the surface and be used more often. I don't know enough to know if that's true but I do know that picking out the music for my own videos is one of the most fun yet most challenging parts of creating a video. Eventually they all start sounding alike to me.
@@JamesPopsysPhoto why do you play music in the first place ? I’m an autistic Photographer and i find it very distracting. As I always say its like going to collage and been in a lecture and the teacher playing music and your trying to take it all in. Silence is golden. Love the channel James BTW. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪
I was really looking forward to this video coming out. Didn't disappoint! Absolutely awesome! As Mads says the shots at the black sand beach of Raynisdrangar were incredible. And the drone footage!!! Great memories and awesome video mate.
Wide aperture 135mm primes are such an underrated lens. Even though it's not very flexible, some of my favorite images are from the 135mm f/2. Even though this focal length is usually pegged as a portrait lens, with some creativity like yours it makes some stunning landscape images. Great work!
Great images again James, and thanks for sharing. Your style of presentation both informs and cracks me up … after all what else would you spend money on … priceless!
I use a GM 135mm for landscape and yes it’s pretty zoomed in whenever you spot a cool view. For me, that means moving or walking back for awhile to get an image you want. I love the 1.8 low light capabilities. Super sharp lens and I love it.
Glad to hear mpb are supporting you. I’ve bought a 300mm a 1.4 extender, and a 24-70 off them over the last few months and the quality of the second hand gear is 👌
Regular viewer of your videos, and one thing I've always really enjoyed aside from the amazing camera/photography content has been the music choice. Jazzy, lofi hip hop beat music is dope and really fits your style.
Ohh I'm so glad you partnered up with MPB. Bought two lenses for surreal prices there and both are as functional as new ones. Can't recommend it enough
Nice to see you using a prime lens again mate, feels like it's been a while! And, I've literally just had a delivery from MPB this morning, looking forward to playing with my new lens! :) Also, great to see some of your Iceland footage. It's properly giving me the travel bug.
A pleasant surprise for me with the 135 GM, it is one of the few GM lenses that I can enjoy using for infrared up to f8. This is one amazing lens and it has lessened the need for the 70-200 GM considerably. Loved all the shots.
@@akoskiss7320 My current camera is a full spectrum conversion, so I'm waiting for Kolari to release their filter to put over my sensor for that test. Hopefully sometime this Spring I will find out.
I own this lens, and I was very happy to see your work done with it, and as mentioned by Mr Danson, great drone footage! As regarding the shoot with the geese, these are, for your information, Whooper Swans.
Nice, thanks for sharing. With landscapes like these it's wide to at least start with. Nice to also challenge yourself using different focal lenghts and be creative
Great video James. I've used the 135mm before but never really felt comfortable with it and always needed that extra push so sent it back and continued to use my 70-200 2.8. Ive used MPB previously and never had any problems. Iceland looks like a great location for landscape photogrsphy so it will have to go on my bucket list. Really enjoyed watching this one, althought you did make me feel like I was freezing at the same time. Thanks for sharing James!
Loving the idea of the Sony 135mm f1.8 over the 70-200 GM/GM2 as it is lighter, smaller and a lager aperture. Also the 82mm filter thread being the same size as my 24-70 GM so no need for step-up rings. Recently got the 14mm GM and loving this lens, highly recommend giving this a go! Loving the video in Iceland. The black sand and landscape looks amazing. Looked a little chilly seeing you all wrapped up! Cheers, Ant 👍🏻😉
I love my 135mm; it's my go to lens when I'm shooting for myself. Like you said, I think 135mm for landscapes is very much about isolating specific areas of the scene and giving it an objective perspective. It's definitely brave of you to go on such an extensive trip with just one lens though. I also want you to know that I love listening to you rant about minutiae. Only person on TH-cam that can make me sit down for that kind of stuff.
Love MPB, I have only ever got my gear from them, always as described and the best prices you can find anywhere. Unfortunately I am broke so can't go for the higher end gear
Finally. Your books arrived today. I'm now on page 3 in the 2018 book, and you crack me up. Haven't gotten to the first picture yet and I love the book 😬 Also thanks for the handwritten note and for signing all the books 😊
Jazz hop, chill hop, trip hop, lofi, chillstep - there are loads and you’ll love them all! Especially when people on here redo nostalgic music in those genres (like the Zelda theme or other childhood goodies)
James, you complain about the limitations of this lens and take those jaw-dropping shots I am so jealous of! :D On my Iceland trip, I used a sony camera worth £50 (though I did catch a snow fox by accident), still enjoyed the adventure. I am spellbound by this lens and use it for Everything. Your photos further inspired me!
I must admit, sometimes I'm not overwhelmed by all your photos, James. But this time I am! Maybe the best photos gathered in your single one video ever. Could be Iceland though, or the lens, or the one who put it all together. Cheers.
I love the 135 GM. You'll pry it out of my cold dead hands. I used to shoot my telephoto landscapes on the 100-400 GM, but I find I don't use that as much as I used to once I got the 135. Lately I've been carrying two cameras -- the a7RIV for cropability with shorter lenses like the 24 GM, 24-70 Sigma or the 50mm 2.5 G and the a7RIII with the 135GM -- so I don't have to switch lenses back and forth and that's been working well for me, albeit it's a heavier load.
I love that lens. I shot a rodeo at night for a client on the GM 135. Sharp! Love it for portraits, and landscapes. Lately I’ve been lugging a 14mm GM, 24 GM, 50mm GM, and the 135mm GM for landscape outings. Plus one zoom, 100-400 GM. Too much weight, but good exercise. I ordered the Tamron 35 to 150. Im thinking of leaving the primes when I travel and just carry the 16 to 35 GM, and Tamron. Of course, a sigma i series or a 40 mm g might sneak into the bag. All I can say is I am glad I am not also packing a drone or video camera like you do.
Got the 135 GM used for 1200 usd a couple months back. A steal. Best lens I've ever had. Just ordered an A1 to go with it, can't wait to see how it handles on the new body.
Nice video ! I recently bought a Viltrox 85 1.8 for Fuji cameras and I love the look of that lens, but I'm sometimes a bit clueless with the compositions, this video is definetly a good start to get ideas !
Just come across your channel and really enjoy the content, I love photographing with a longer lens, I have tried wider lenses but they just aren’t my cuppa tea. My go too lens at the moment is the 100mm f2.8 Stf, absolutely the most awkward lens but absolutely stunning.
The Sony 135 is supposed to be a fantastic lens and certainly looks it from your images James. I’m actually finding I’m using my Sony 100-400 GM lens more and more. Didn’t get on with it to start with, but using it more and more
100-400 is essential arsenal for landscapes. Never understand why 70-200mm so recommended as part of the triumvirate of landscape lenses, as only useful if you happen across a wedding ceremony when out rambling! 😁 Not sold on the long prime either for landscapes. 🤔
The sunset was amazing. I laugh more during your videos than any other photographer. Rogue waves are no fun. I have gotten caught off guard myself. Never while lying on the beach with a camera though.
I think the 138mm 1.8 focal range is the most perfect lens for outdoor portraits and indoor sports...it matches /exceeds the bokeh of the 85mm 1.4 / 105mm 1.4 plus it has the range to cover sports like hockey, basketball, tennis etc and it's f1.8!
While not my everyday focal length, I think the 135mm GM is one of the best lenses in the E-mount line-up. Besides for telephoto work, I absolutely love it for panoramas as well as it gives a gorgeous amount of detail, sharpness and rich colours for that purpose too. I can recommend you to try the 100mm GM STF as well if you haven't. It is a bit of an unloved lens in the line-up, but once you got the hang of it with the STF filter it is absolutely fantastic. Two telephotos that won their way to my heart, more than the GM zooms ;-) Thanks for another great video!
Helpful video with great shots, James! I know nothing about drone photography; will you please do a whole video about the benefits of the pre-flight twirling? :-)
Was one of your ancestors a lift operator? Might explain your music ear 😁 MPB are superb, I have bought a lot of kit from them and p/x a couple of times, they are very fair and honest. A 28-300 I bought didn't pair well with the D800 I had at the time, they took the lens back in trade against another one and that was as sharp as everyone says. Highly recommend them.
Nice video! Love the 135 GM. With its tack sharpness, low flare and creamy bokeh, it brings out all the luscious colors and textures of the natural world. I wish you wouldn't use the derogatory term "detail shot". How about "tightly composed"? I also do some painting. Art teachers are always pointing out that any big composition almost always has one or more even more compelling croppings within it.
Jazz Hop! 🤔 Oh my god that photo of the sea stack and the birds and the waves and the oh my god!! I was in Iceland three weeks ago for 4 days and it pissed down with rain for 3.5 days the whole time we were there! 😢 It was beautiful but I didn't get any photos because I wasn't prepared for the rain!! I did eat a lot of soup though so it wasn't all bad! 😋
I really want to get this lens when I move to FF because I do a lot of portraits. But I also want it to toss onto my A6100 for a 202.5mm f2.4 equivalent. I think that would be the greatest crop, portrait setup
Good vid on the lens I really do enjoy. MPB however has not been able to beat Adorama on the two occasions I tried using them. Different strokes I guess.
A lot of creative TH-camrs are often sponsored by various subscription-based, royalty-free music services that claim to have thousands of tracks. I seem to hear the same 10 to 15 tracks over and over again :D
Have you heard this one before?
@@JamesPopsysPhoto Nope. It's a new experience for me :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto I did… I think Nigel has used it in some of his videos 😉
I have read that a couple of the bigger and more popular subscription based services are curated so there's more of a chance that the same tunes will rise to the surface and be used more often. I don't know enough to know if that's true but I do know that picking out the music for my own videos is one of the most fun yet most challenging parts of creating a video. Eventually they all start sounding alike to me.
@@JamesPopsysPhoto why do you play music in the first place ? I’m an autistic Photographer and i find it very distracting. As I always say its like going to collage and been in a lecture and the teacher playing music and your trying to take it all in. Silence is golden. Love the channel James BTW. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪
I was really looking forward to this video coming out. Didn't disappoint! Absolutely awesome! As Mads says the shots at the black sand beach of Raynisdrangar were incredible. And the drone footage!!! Great memories and awesome video mate.
"Talk amongst yourselves" is one of the reasons I love this channel. You always make me laugh. And, of course, your photos are amazing!
The photos at Eystrahorn were beautiful but my god, that shot of Raynisdrangar at 2:36 WOWSA! :D
Thanks Mads! Just copying Nigel on that one… 😃
I went Iceland and was too lazy to go see the black sands. Biggest regret
Just shows how forcing yourself to use a single focal length really turbo charges the creative process. Great video thanks James
It definitely does 👌🏻
Don't be fooled, this lens is so god damn good you won't want to take it off lol
Agreed. I recently bought this and it's stunning and I'm loving the challenge of just having 1 focal length and being creative with it.
I own the 135 GM since a few weeks & it's so inspiring to see this video from you!
Wide aperture 135mm primes are such an underrated lens. Even though it's not very flexible, some of my favorite images are from the 135mm f/2. Even though this focal length is usually pegged as a portrait lens, with some creativity like yours it makes some stunning landscape images. Great work!
One of my favorite on location videos yet! Absolutely majestic photos there James!
Thanks so much!
Great images again James, and thanks for sharing. Your style of presentation both informs and cracks me up … after all what else would you spend money on … priceless!
I use a GM 135mm for landscape and yes it’s pretty zoomed in whenever you spot a cool view. For me, that means moving or walking back for awhile to get an image you want. I love the 1.8 low light capabilities. Super sharp lens and I love it.
Cannot believe I’ve never hear of MPB…game changer. Thank you!
wonderful shots, thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas, Daniel
Your shots are so beautiful dude... And the colours on this video really pop hard!!!
The GM 135mm is top 3 must have, do not hesitate to buy it. The separation, the sharp focus, the color, everything is perfect!
Glad to hear mpb are supporting you. I’ve bought a 300mm a 1.4 extender, and a 24-70 off them over the last few months and the quality of the second hand gear is 👌
Regular viewer of your videos, and one thing I've always really enjoyed aside from the amazing camera/photography content has been the music choice. Jazzy, lofi hip hop beat music is dope and really fits your style.
YES! I've been waiting for a new video ♥️
Awesome photos. That back/side light against the black rock/sand looked amazing. Also, love MPB, been using them for years too. Great service!
I just received your book in the mail yesterday and it's soooo sweet!! Thank you for signing it!
Ohh I'm so glad you partnered up with MPB. Bought two lenses for surreal prices there and both are as functional as new ones. Can't recommend it enough
Nice to see you using a prime lens again mate, feels like it's been a while! And, I've literally just had a delivery from MPB this morning, looking forward to playing with my new lens! :)
Also, great to see some of your Iceland footage. It's properly giving me the travel bug.
so good to see you pumped up by images again. LOVED THIS VID
I was waiting for a Iceland video since I was following this trip on IG.... Hope to see more videos from Iceland!
Never heard of jazz hop before today, but I'm obsessed too. Also obsessed with your channel -- new subbie!
A pleasant surprise for me with the 135 GM, it is one of the few GM lenses that I can enjoy using for infrared up to f8. This is one amazing lens and it has lessened the need for the 70-200 GM considerably. Loved all the shots.
Nice to hear that. What about the 14mm GM for IR?
@@akoskiss7320 My current camera is a full spectrum conversion, so I'm waiting for Kolari to release their filter to put over my sensor for that test. Hopefully sometime this Spring I will find out.
A master of his craft. Lovely imagery!
jazzhop 🐾🎼 glad waited to watch this on christmas day. very enjoyable! 🙏🏼
I own this lens, and I was very happy to see your work done with it, and as mentioned by Mr Danson, great drone footage! As regarding the shoot with the geese, these are, for your information, Whooper Swans.
Nice, thanks for sharing. With landscapes like these it's wide to at least start with. Nice to also challenge yourself using different focal lenghts and be creative
The Sony 135/1.8GM is such an awesome lens. I love that focal length for portraits in the wild.
Great video James. I've used the 135mm before but never really felt comfortable with it and always needed that extra push so sent it back and continued to use my 70-200 2.8. Ive used MPB previously and never had any problems. Iceland looks like a great location for landscape photogrsphy so it will have to go on my bucket list. Really enjoyed watching this one, althought you did make me feel like I was freezing at the same time. Thanks for sharing James!
Wow! The first 2 shots are incredible!!
This! Exactly this! You being in arctic conditions, that is what I like watching the most. It was funny, it was educational, it was beautiful!
Lovely work bro ,its show how inportant a lens make your work .
Loving the idea of the Sony 135mm f1.8 over the 70-200 GM/GM2 as it is lighter, smaller and a lager aperture. Also the 82mm filter thread being the same size as my 24-70 GM so no need for step-up rings. Recently got the 14mm GM and loving this lens, highly recommend giving this a go! Loving the video in Iceland. The black sand and landscape looks amazing. Looked a little chilly seeing you all wrapped up! Cheers, Ant 👍🏻😉
Just stumbled on your channel really enjoying it many thanks Phil in sunny blackpool
Fantastic video! I recently purchased an a7c and although I had never considered a 135mm, your video has opened up some possibilities for me.
Fantastic shots. The light at the sunset shots looks incredible!
I love my 135mm; it's my go to lens when I'm shooting for myself. Like you said, I think 135mm for landscapes is very much about isolating specific areas of the scene and giving it an objective perspective. It's definitely brave of you to go on such an extensive trip with just one lens though.
I also want you to know that I love listening to you rant about minutiae. Only person on TH-cam that can make me sit down for that kind of stuff.
Love MPB, I have only ever got my gear from them, always as described and the best prices you can find anywhere. Unfortunately I am broke so can't go for the higher end gear
Superb shots James. Sometimes we benefit our skills by restricting our options. Beautiful :)
Definitely! I’m a big fan of primes for that!
Finally. Your books arrived today. I'm now on page 3 in the 2018 book, and you crack me up. Haven't gotten to the first picture yet and I love the book 😬 Also thanks for the handwritten note and for signing all the books 😊
Lovely begining tune
Jazz hop, chill hop, trip hop, lofi, chillstep - there are loads and you’ll love them all! Especially when people on here redo nostalgic music in those genres (like the Zelda theme or other childhood goodies)
James, you complain about the limitations of this lens and take those jaw-dropping shots I am so jealous of! :D On my Iceland trip, I used a sony camera worth £50 (though I did catch a snow fox by accident), still enjoyed the adventure. I am spellbound by this lens and use it for Everything. Your photos further inspired me!
I must admit, sometimes I'm not overwhelmed by all your photos, James. But this time I am! Maybe the best photos gathered in your single one video ever. Could be Iceland though, or the lens, or the one who put it all together. Cheers.
I love the 135 GM. You'll pry it out of my cold dead hands. I used to shoot my telephoto landscapes on the 100-400 GM, but I find I don't use that as much as I used to once I got the 135. Lately I've been carrying two cameras -- the a7RIV for cropability with shorter lenses like the 24 GM, 24-70 Sigma or the 50mm 2.5 G and the a7RIII with the 135GM -- so I don't have to switch lenses back and forth and that's been working well for me, albeit it's a heavier load.
i bought my complete "big" photo/video setup from mpb. i still shoot m4/3. got an em1 mk2, the battery grip and the 12-40mm lens.
Great illustration of why zooms make more sense for landscapes.
Just got my Sony A7IV and seriously thinking of getting one of those 135's for myself. Just so tempting and crisp. Might just have to do it!
That shot with the wave crashing against the columnar basalt is fantastic.
Really nice work, Iceland always delivers!
135 GM has been a dream lens for me since it was announced.
I love that lens. I shot a rodeo at night for a client on the GM 135. Sharp! Love it for portraits, and landscapes. Lately I’ve been lugging a 14mm GM, 24 GM, 50mm GM, and the 135mm GM for landscape outings. Plus one zoom, 100-400 GM. Too much weight, but good exercise. I ordered the Tamron 35 to 150. Im thinking of leaving the primes when I travel and just carry the 16 to 35 GM, and Tamron. Of course, a sigma i series or a 40 mm g might sneak into the bag. All I can say is I am glad I am not also packing a drone or video camera like you do.
very talented photographer, great work!!
Great video...some of those shots were dreamy good. I do have this lens, and it is ridiculously sharp.
Beautiful images from black sand beach, Sólheimajökull glacier and Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon! 🇮🇸📸❤️
Got the 135 GM used for 1200 usd a couple months back. A steal. Best lens I've ever had. Just ordered an A1 to go with it, can't wait to see how it handles on the new body.
The A1 and the 135 GM make a wonderful combination. You're going to love it!
Thank you for introducing me to Jazz Hop. I like your work.
This is crazy! I bought the sony 135mm gm yesterday! I am absolutly loveing it! Cant wait to hear your opinion! .... "Mom! Get the popcorn!!"
Love the shot at 8:26, the sense of scale is lovely
Fantastic set of images, James. You must have been totally made up with that trip. Thank you for sharing.
Oh my, Beautiful photos of Iceland! We were supposed to go there in 2020 but had to cancel hoping to get there Dec. 2022.
Fingers crossed for you! It’s well worth the wait 😃
Just traded and upgraded at MPB! Waiting for my Fuji X100f to arrive, process was very simple. Great work James, glad to see you without the tripod 🤣
Beautiful images
Great tips! Thanks so much!
Iceland is a must one day ! wow
JUST WWOWO.....This truly top notch James. And thanks for the music recommendation as well👏
Thanks so much 😃
8:00 "taking pictures of pebbles, no no no no no...." literally laughed out loud!
I really like MPB too. Nice bunch - just got my A7c off them.
Love how you kept the time at 11:11. Suits the theme of the video 😁
Nice video !
I recently bought a Viltrox 85 1.8 for Fuji cameras and I love the look of that lens, but I'm sometimes a bit clueless with the compositions, this video is definetly a good start to get ideas !
Just come across your channel and really enjoy the content, I love photographing with a longer lens, I have tried wider lenses but they just aren’t my cuppa tea. My go too lens at the moment is the 100mm f2.8 Stf, absolutely the most awkward lens but absolutely stunning.
I love use 80-120mm, even can be tricky sometimes get all I wish in frame but when do got all in the the frame, the results often become very nice
Great images! I have recently discovered that site and the prices are quite good. Thanks!
The Sony 135 is supposed to be a fantastic lens and certainly looks it from your images James. I’m actually finding I’m using my Sony 100-400 GM lens more and more. Didn’t get on with it to start with, but using it more and more
100-400 is essential arsenal for landscapes. Never understand why 70-200mm so recommended as part of the triumvirate of landscape lenses, as only useful if you happen across a wedding ceremony when out rambling! 😁
Not sold on the long prime either for landscapes. 🤔
Love this video! Is it possible to llo at the images in more detail (the files) ? Thank you
Really digging the content recently
Nice video, really want to go to Iceland to use my new lens I actually just got from mpb. Irix 15mm adapted onto my sony
The sunset was amazing. I laugh more during your videos than any other photographer.
Rogue waves are no fun. I have gotten caught off guard myself. Never while lying on the beach with a camera though.
Looks like quite a sharp lens that one. Fun video, Iceland still on my bucket list:P
Haha love how you was wearing yellow and orange jacket together 🥶
I think the 138mm 1.8 focal range is the most perfect lens for outdoor portraits and indoor sports...it matches /exceeds the bokeh of the 85mm 1.4 / 105mm 1.4 plus it has the range to cover sports like hockey, basketball, tennis etc and it's f1.8!
Really fun to put it on something like an a6600. You get a really fast 200mm equivalent lens.
Great video, thanks
Grand location and cool vlog musak! Shame you had not packed the 100-400m though!? :-)
Great to see your video from Iceland last month. It was me that spotted the arctic fox...
Ahh amazing mate! Please say hello next time - what a place hey?!
While not my everyday focal length, I think the 135mm GM is one of the best lenses in the E-mount line-up. Besides for telephoto work, I absolutely love it for panoramas as well as it gives a gorgeous amount of detail, sharpness and rich colours for that purpose too. I can recommend you to try the 100mm GM STF as well if you haven't. It is a bit of an unloved lens in the line-up, but once you got the hang of it with the STF filter it is absolutely fantastic. Two telephotos that won their way to my heart, more than the GM zooms ;-) Thanks for another great video!
Helpful video with great shots, James!
I know nothing about drone photography; will you please do a whole video about the benefits of the pre-flight twirling? :-)
Was one of your ancestors a lift operator? Might explain your music ear 😁 MPB are superb, I have bought a lot of kit from them and p/x a couple of times, they are very fair and honest. A 28-300 I bought didn't pair well with the D800 I had at the time, they took the lens back in trade against another one and that was as sharp as everyone says. Highly recommend them.
DAMN! nice shots.
Ok there some pictures.well done ✅
Nice video! Love the 135 GM. With its tack sharpness, low flare and creamy bokeh, it brings out all the luscious colors and textures of the natural world. I wish you wouldn't use the derogatory term "detail shot". How about "tightly composed"? I also do some painting. Art teachers are always pointing out that any big composition almost always has one or more even more compelling croppings within it.
Jazz Hop! 🤔 Oh my god that photo of the sea stack and the birds and the waves and the oh my god!! I was in Iceland three weeks ago for 4 days and it pissed down with rain for 3.5 days the whole time we were there! 😢 It was beautiful but I didn't get any photos because I wasn't prepared for the rain!! I did eat a lot of soup though so it wasn't all bad! 😋
Ahh that can happen! But the soups are solid consolation I suppose 😃
Oh wow. That shot of the rocks off Reynisfjara... You are right, 🤌
I really want to get this lens when I move to FF because I do a lot of portraits. But I also want it to toss onto my A6100 for a 202.5mm f2.4 equivalent. I think that would be the greatest crop, portrait setup
That sounds epic! 👌🏻
Ohh, Iceland! I never saw pictures from Iceland so far.
I love the new tunes
You forgot to bring your beach towel and flip flops. 🤣
Good vid on the lens I really do enjoy. MPB however has not been able to beat Adorama on the two occasions I tried using them. Different strokes I guess.