Great video and perfect timing for me. I was just comparing those exact lenses. I do already own the 55mm and was toying the idea of selling it for the Sony 85mm. But I may just keep it for now and use it in Super 35 mode when needed. I like your camera bag. Who makes it and what model is it? Many thanks!
Thank you bro. I really wanted to keep both, but since I always do indoor events, 85mm seems too limiting for me. The brand for camera bag is Pacsafe, I’m using the LX8 model it’s very durable and has an anti-theft feature, you can find many of their other anti-theft bags on their website. All the best man.
Yup Alfred, 50mm 1.2 seems to be the best fifty-ish lens out there right now, but its size and weight is a “NO” for me. I’d rather invest to the 135 GM and keep this classical 55mil.
Great review. Just got my camera and 35mm f1.4 lens few days ago. I am torn between 55mm & 85mm as alternative portrait/travel lens, because of size and field of view. With this video, I finally decided to get 85mm.
I have both lens. The 55mm was my most recent purchase at $634 (Renewed) on Amazon. It looked 100% brand new in every aspect. Both are a part of my everyday travel. The third lens is the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8. Left at home for other purposes is the Sony FE 35mm 1.8, the Sigma 24-70mm Art, and the Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art which is too big for travel. They are all great lens, but the three mentioned are my favorite lens. Can't go wrong with either the 55mm or the 85mm. I would use the 55 for street photography and the 85mm for more portraiture head and shoulders.
That’s good to know Jay. What a good collection of lens you got there. You’re right in every way. I’d recently added a Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6 for travel. I only have 1 prime now (55 1.8) along with the Tamron glasses 17-28 f/2.8 and 28-75 f/2.8 G2. I’m saving for the 135 GM this year and might also add a used 100-400. Thank you for spending your time watching this video.
Saying that 55mm is better choice because using 35mm crop one gets ~85mm is insane. It is only a crop, but the DOF won't be the same what you get using the 85mm. Using 35mm crop bokeh doesn't change.
great video thanks! Please give me some advice Which lens is better for portrait photography and why? Sony FE 85mm F/1.8. sony 90mm macro .85mm sigma art.
Hi Mary, you’ll be fine with either of the 85mil. 90 isn’t as fast as those two as it’s a more specialized lens. I like the tight portraits of an 85 mil prime, but that also depends if you like that kind of style, some people prefer environmental portraits and others just the subject. All the best =)
Hi, I have a Sony a6500 and I only own a 24-105mm F4. I'm interested in documentary filmmaking so I want to buy a good lens for indoor interviews with chances of making nice bokehs. That's the main focus, although it'd be nice if the lens is versatile enough to be used for shots of the stars at night (a documentary I want to make is about astronomers). Given that it is a APS-C sensor, should I go for the 55 or the 85? Thank you, I'd really appreciate your help.
Hi @Stefania, that question is a bit tricky on an aps-c body. I know that the a6xxx cameras are so good, but I’ll probably steer you towards getting a 35mm prime f/1.4, unless you can freely move backwards, hence; neither the 55 or 85 is good (with 85=more rounded and pleasing bokeh). I normally shoot indoor events as well, and although i carry the zeiss 55, i also bring along an ultra-wide lens (Tamron 17-28). All the best, thank you for spending your time watching this video.
I considered both these lenses but in the end went with the flexibility of of the excellent Sony 24-105 G zoom. My other lens are the 20 1.8 G and 100-400 GM. Those 3 lenses nicely cover all my photography which ranges from product, to travel to wildlife
Bro! You make a very good video. Clean, informative, always moving, some really nice elements. I am going to subscribe. I stumbled upon one of your videos which was tips for Astro photography. It was a great vid, I am new to the astrophotography and it helped that you also use the Sony A7iii. I also have the 55 & 85 in this review, I love both lenses. I have the Tamron 17-28 & 28-75. I will look at getting a zoom up to 200, I believe Tamron have a few offerings. Might look at the tracker you have. Anyway thanks for sharing, really like your videos. Great work, hope your enjoying NZ. Home
Hi there, i bought as soon as i watched your Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 video few months back. Now thanks to youtube algorithm, your video recommended to me while thinking about these two lenses. Btw where are you based at ? I’m in Christchurch.
Glad to hear that @Hariz, I’m based in Northland. I’m still using this lens and in the process of doing a semi-long term review, it’s an awesome lens. I paired it with the Tamron 28-200 and Zeiss 55 1.8. Let me follow you in IG, mine is @oneriley.creativeimages All the best bro.
Wow, lucky you bro. I’m saving for the 135mm GM though. For wide scene, i just tend to use the 28mm on my Tamron 17-28. If you have time, have a look at my work on my website at www.one-rileycreativeimages.com
@@OneRiley makes sense, I got 35 + 55 + 85 like this week, I ended up using 35mm on FF and 85mm on APSC do its like 127mm equivalent. I'll give it some more time, but might end up doing the same
@@OneRiley will give it few months, for events I'll likely skip 55mil, but maybe will use it in single lens portrait sessions, but could swing either way
great review - i really like your last comment re lets learn from each other and i have learnt from your video too i have a sony a7c - 16-35 F4 and 28-60 kit lens - i prefer zooms however nothing beats 85mm 1.8 - the 55mm clearly is no slouch either --i have been using the kit lens in super 35 mode and 10 megapixel is quite enough for my type of photography - with crop i get a 90mm at the long end- but clearly comes down to what one needs - (might get 85 one day)
You’re welcome and thank you for spending your time watching the video. I’ve just got the Tamron 28-200 and in the process of testing it and will post a review soon. =)
What nonsense, talking about the manufacturing date is just idiotic and shows that there is no professionalism in this video. Zeiss (Jena) makes lenses since 150 years and the famous Zeiss Tessar type lens came out in the early 1902. Yes, lenses have improved over the years as to coating but the physics are still the same. Nowadays there is not much to be improved with the exception of some little manufacturing changes. The greatest changes are advertising and other nonsense and stupid people believing in things they get dished up by clever marketing. I use Zeiss lenses including my eye glasses but I also use Sony Zeiss products such as the 85mm f1.8 and it is an excellent lens I can highly recommend especially with the Sony A7R4 full frame camera, I use.
Great video and perfect timing for me. I was just comparing those exact lenses. I do already own the 55mm and was toying the idea of selling it for the Sony 85mm. But I may just keep it for now and use it in Super 35 mode when needed. I like your camera bag. Who makes it and what model is it? Many thanks!
Thank you bro. I really wanted to keep both, but since I always do indoor events, 85mm seems too limiting for me. The brand for camera bag is Pacsafe, I’m using the LX8 model it’s very durable and has an anti-theft feature, you can find many of their other anti-theft bags on their website. All the best man.
@@OneRiley Cool. I was also debating selling the 55mm for the Sony 50mm f1.2. But the size and weight…🤔
Yup Alfred, 50mm 1.2 seems to be the best fifty-ish lens out there right now, but its size and weight is a “NO” for me. I’d rather invest to the 135 GM and keep this classical 55mil.
I use the 55mm lens for over 80% of my wedding and event photography because it’s lightweight and easy to work with
A7III
16-35
55
70-180
Nice setup you have there mate
Great review. Just got my camera and 35mm f1.4 lens few days ago. I am torn between 55mm & 85mm as alternative portrait/travel lens, because of size and field of view. With this video, I finally decided to get 85mm.
Wow that’s good to know. Wish i could also try a 35mm GM one day. All the best bro. Thank you for spending your time watching this video.
I have both lens. The 55mm was my most recent purchase at $634 (Renewed) on Amazon. It looked 100% brand new in every aspect. Both are a part of my everyday travel. The third lens is the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8. Left at home for other purposes is the Sony FE 35mm 1.8, the Sigma 24-70mm Art, and the Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art which is too big for travel. They are all great lens, but the three mentioned are my favorite lens. Can't go wrong with either the 55mm or the 85mm. I would use the 55 for street photography and the 85mm for more portraiture head and shoulders.
That’s good to know Jay. What a good collection of lens you got there. You’re right in every way. I’d recently added a Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6 for travel. I only have 1 prime now (55 1.8) along with the Tamron glasses 17-28 f/2.8 and 28-75 f/2.8 G2. I’m saving for the 135 GM this year and might also add a used 100-400. Thank you for spending your time watching this video.
Saying that 55mm is better choice because using 35mm crop one gets ~85mm is insane. It is only a crop, but the DOF won't be the same what you get using the 85mm. Using 35mm crop bokeh doesn't change.
Wow thats a really good review and explanation (as well as the illustrations). It helps me as a beginner in photography 😁
You’re welcome Rani. Thank you for watching.
great video thanks! Please give me some advice
Which lens is better for portrait photography and why? Sony FE 85mm F/1.8. sony 90mm macro .85mm sigma art.
Hi Mary, you’ll be fine with either of the 85mil. 90 isn’t as fast as those two as it’s a more specialized lens. I like the tight portraits of an 85 mil prime, but that also depends if you like that kind of style, some people prefer environmental portraits and others just the subject. All the best =)
wow review!!! best of the best, man! any 35 vs 55 video? )
Glad you like it mate. More to follow soon. Have a good day ahead
Hi, I have a Sony a6500 and I only own a 24-105mm F4. I'm interested in documentary filmmaking so I want to buy a good lens for indoor interviews with chances of making nice bokehs. That's the main focus, although it'd be nice if the lens is versatile enough to be used for shots of the stars at night (a documentary I want to make is about astronomers). Given that it is a APS-C sensor, should I go for the 55 or the 85? Thank you, I'd really appreciate your help.
Hi @Stefania, that question is a bit tricky on an aps-c body. I know that the a6xxx cameras are so good, but I’ll probably steer you towards getting a 35mm prime f/1.4, unless you can freely move backwards, hence; neither the 55 or 85 is good (with 85=more rounded and pleasing bokeh). I normally shoot indoor events as well, and although i carry the zeiss 55, i also bring along an ultra-wide lens (Tamron 17-28). All the best, thank you for spending your time watching this video.
Nice minimalist set up especially on an A7C!
Absolutely correct, such a joyful experience to shoot.
I considered both these lenses but in the end went with the flexibility of of the excellent Sony 24-105 G zoom. My other lens are the 20 1.8 G and 100-400 GM. Those 3 lenses nicely cover all my photography which ranges from product, to travel to wildlife
Good to know mate. I’m also looking forward to test that 100-400mm soon.
Thank you for this video! It helps a lot to select from these two lens!
You’re truly welcome. Thank you for your time watching this video.
Great review! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome. Thank you for spending your time watching the video man.
Bro! You make a very good video. Clean, informative, always moving, some really nice elements. I am going to subscribe.
I stumbled upon one of your videos which was tips for Astro photography. It was a great vid, I am new to the astrophotography and it helped that you also use the Sony A7iii. I also have the 55 & 85 in this review, I love both lenses. I have the Tamron 17-28 & 28-75. I will look at getting a zoom up to 200, I believe Tamron have a few offerings. Might look at the tracker you have. Anyway thanks for sharing, really like your videos. Great work, hope your enjoying NZ. Home
Kia Ora! Much love bro, thank you for spending your time watching this video. I appreciate it mate.
Amazing tuto, Thank you!!
You’re welcome bro. Thank you for spending your time watching the video. Cheers
I tend to prefer 55mm compression effect over 85, especially for full body
Yup 55mm 1.8 renders just the right amount of compression
Hi there, i bought as soon as i watched your Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 video few months back. Now thanks to youtube algorithm, your video recommended to me while thinking about these two lenses. Btw where are you based at ? I’m in Christchurch.
Glad to hear that @Hariz, I’m based in Northland. I’m still using this lens and in the process of doing a semi-long term review, it’s an awesome lens. I paired it with the Tamron 28-200 and Zeiss 55 1.8. Let me follow you in IG, mine is @oneriley.creativeimages All the best bro.
Thanks. Good review!
You’re welcome bro. All the best for you.
Amazing review, tyanks
You’re welcome mate.
Iam very thankful to you as a beginner I wan to sell my zeiss 55mm for sony 85mm because I do'nt know zeiss 55mm is also powerful lens Than 85mm
You’re very much welcome bro. Thank you for your time watch this video.
Other youtuber and me owned both 35mm F1.8 and 55mm F1.8 😅🤔📸🙏
Wow, lucky you bro. I’m saving for the 135mm GM though. For wide scene, i just tend to use the 28mm on my Tamron 17-28. If you have time, have a look at my work on my website at www.one-rileycreativeimages.com
Отличный выбор! Я тоже взял 55мм 1.8
That’s good to know bro. Thank you for spending your time watching the video. All the best man
I think I will go with the eithy pibe
Hey bro, it’s a good choice. As long as you’ll have ample space to go around with, you can’t yo wrong with the 85.
thanks
You're welcome mate.
I have both…don’t need to decide which one tO get…lol
Good to know that you’re able to keep both, all the best buddy.
Per que no los dos?
I didn’t keep both as i got myself a 135mm.
@@OneRiley makes sense, I got 35 + 55 + 85 like this week, I ended up using 35mm on FF and 85mm on APSC do its like 127mm equivalent.
I'll give it some more time, but might end up doing the same
From your setup, seems that you might need to part ways with the 55 mil soon, or you can still keep it, it’s a stellar lens. Time will tell.
@@OneRiley will give it few months, for events I'll likely skip 55mil, but maybe will use it in single lens portrait sessions, but could swing either way
I own both from the beginninh
Nice to you manage to own both, which one do you usually use the most?
You should get the Sony 135. It is a divine lens, crystal sharp.
Yup, thank you, wish i could get it soon, I’ve just got an Tamron 28-200 last week though. 😅
great review - i really like your last comment re lets learn from each other and i have learnt from your video too
i have a sony a7c - 16-35 F4 and 28-60 kit lens - i prefer zooms however nothing beats 85mm 1.8 - the 55mm clearly is no slouch either --i have been using the kit lens in super 35 mode and 10 megapixel is quite enough for my type of photography - with crop i get a 90mm at the long end-
but clearly comes down to what one needs - (might get 85 one day)
You’re welcome and thank you for spending your time watching the video. I’ve just got the Tamron 28-200 and in the process of testing it and will post a review soon. =)
Thanks ) zeiss 55👍
Nice choice bro. All the very best on your photography journey
Thanks. A very usufull.
You’re welcome. Thanks
What nonsense, talking about the manufacturing date is just idiotic and shows that there is no professionalism in this video. Zeiss (Jena) makes lenses since 150 years and the famous Zeiss Tessar type lens came out in the early 1902. Yes, lenses have improved over the years as to coating but the physics are still the same. Nowadays there is not much to be improved with the exception of some little manufacturing changes. The greatest changes are advertising and other nonsense and stupid people believing in things they get dished up by clever marketing. I use Zeiss lenses including my eye glasses but I also use Sony Zeiss products such as the 85mm f1.8 and it is an excellent lens I can highly recommend especially with the Sony A7R4 full frame camera, I use.
not sure if this is a Sarcasm, but still thankful for your insight. Enjoy your day ahead. =)