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Archive 2018Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
p.2 #1Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
If you’re referring to the 85 mm Milvus it is very good. It doesn’t really have too much noticeable chromatic aberration but there is some, usually the green color but only visible in certain situations. The lens itself is 2.5 pounds so it’s rather heavy, but built like a tank it’s all metal and very durable with a viscous focus ring. Feels good. I think the Sony G master 85 is probably a little bit sharper with less chromatic aberration. The only milvus I have left is the 2/135 and I’m not getting rid of that one, that lens is fantastic. I’ll be using it mostly for astronomy. But IQ on the 1.4/85 Zeiss is really nice. It’s 90% of the Otus in quality. It is still my favorite 85 mm of all time, but I’d rather use the Sony G master for the auto focus. Here are a couple of photographs taken with the Zeiss 85
frezeiss wrote:
Todd, what are your impression againts the Milvus? I mean IQ wise..
frezeiss wrote:
Todd, what are your impression againts the Milvus? I mean IQ wise..
Sep 12, 2018 at 10:16 AM
p.2 #2Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Here are a couple of mine with the 85 GM. I love this focal length. Its been my favorite ever sense i had the Canon 85f1.2. These are all at 1.4 or 1.6. I have liked this lens a lot. Much better keeper rate then both my canon and sigma when i shot with canon. The eye af makes a huge difference. I also like how this lens handles back lighting as in the last shot.
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Sep 12, 2018 at 10:45 AM
p.2 #3Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Excellent shots... I like the creamy look as well. The good thing is the 85 GM looks just as good or maybe a little better than my Zeiss 85 milvus did, so it doesn’t make me miss my Zeiss as much.
Bruce Sawle wrote:
Here are a couple of mine with the 85 GM. I love this focal length. Its been my favorite ever sense i had the Canon 85f1.2. These are all at 1.4 or 1.6. I have liked this lens a lot. Much better keeper rate then both my canon and sigma when i shot with canon. The eye af makes a huge difference. I also like how this lens handles back lighting as in the last shot.
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2726387041-4.jpg
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2812245632-4.jpg
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2942069549-4.jpg
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2942067965-4.jpg
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2942067864-4.jpg
Bruce Sawle wrote:
Here are a couple of mine with the 85 GM. I love this focal length. Its been my favorite ever sense i had the Canon 85f1.2. These are all at 1.4 or 1.6. I have liked this lens a lot. Much better keeper rate then both my canon and sigma when i shot with canon. The eye af makes a huge difference. I also like how this lens handles back lighting as in the last shot.
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2726387041-4.jpg
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2812245632-4.jpg
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2942069549-4.jpg
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2942067965-4.jpg
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https://www.daretobefun.com/img/s/v-3/p2942067864-4.jpg
Sep 12, 2018 at 11:12 AM
p.2 #4Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I recently had to add this lens back into my bag, as I missed it.
and I have a lot of glass!
and I have a lot of glass!
Sep 12, 2018 at 12:09 PM
p.2 #5Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
frezeiss wrote:
Todd, what are your impression againts the Milvus? I mean IQ wise..
I've owned both. I had the Milvus on a Nikon D810.
I almost didn't switch to Sony because I couldn't imagine ditching the Milvus. But manually focusing on the D810 became tiresome and my hit rate with the manual focus lens at 1.4-1.8 was often iffy even when I employed a tripod. But when you nailed it with that lens, my god. The color reproduction was perfectly suited to my style as well.
The 85mm GM matches the Milvus for the most part, IMO. And with EyeAF, my hit rate on the lens is MUCH, MUCH higher. And I can work a lot quicker.
I also appreciate the how Sony set the weight in the GM toward the mount. While it's a heavy lens, it doesn't feel NEARLY as heavy as the Milvus did. It balances a lot better, even on a smaller body like the A7r3.
Todd, what are your impression againts the Milvus? I mean IQ wise..
I've owned both. I had the Milvus on a Nikon D810.
I almost didn't switch to Sony because I couldn't imagine ditching the Milvus. But manually focusing on the D810 became tiresome and my hit rate with the manual focus lens at 1.4-1.8 was often iffy even when I employed a tripod. But when you nailed it with that lens, my god. The color reproduction was perfectly suited to my style as well.
The 85mm GM matches the Milvus for the most part, IMO. And with EyeAF, my hit rate on the lens is MUCH, MUCH higher. And I can work a lot quicker.
I also appreciate the how Sony set the weight in the GM toward the mount. While it's a heavy lens, it doesn't feel NEARLY as heavy as the Milvus did. It balances a lot better, even on a smaller body like the A7r3.
Sep 12, 2018 at 04:16 PM
p.2 #6Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Todd wrote:
Those are great! I like the colored walls behind him.
I did the same thing as you, traded up from the Batis 1.8 to this awesome hunk of glass.
A little seamless paper can go a LONG way
Those are great! I like the colored walls behind him.
I did the same thing as you, traded up from the Batis 1.8 to this awesome hunk of glass.
loganme wrote
Finally bit the bullet and traded the 85mm f1.8 for the GM and am very glad I did. Sure, it's heavier, but it's very special 85mm lens, IMO.A little seamless paper can go a LONG way
Sep 12, 2018 at 04:18 PM
Sep 12, 2018 at 04:31 PM
p.2 #8Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I feel like I need three 85s...
- The Loxia 85 for its MF feel, color/microcontrast, and superb image quality relative to its size
- The Batis 85 for its light weight and snappy AF
- The GM for its bokeh, large aperture and rendering
I own the first two, am debating whether to swap the Batis out for the GM. But the Batis is just so useful for things like family vacations.
- The Loxia 85 for its MF feel, color/microcontrast, and superb image quality relative to its size
- The Batis 85 for its light weight and snappy AF
- The GM for its bokeh, large aperture and rendering
I own the first two, am debating whether to swap the Batis out for the GM. But the Batis is just so useful for things like family vacations.
Sep 12, 2018 at 06:00 PM
p.2 #9Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
loganme wrote:
I've owned both. I had the Milvus on a Nikon D810.
I almost didn't switch to Sony because I couldn't imagine ditching the Milvus. But manually focusing on the D810 became tiresome and my hit rate with the manual focus lens at 1.4-1.8 was often iffy even when I employed a tripod. But when you nailed it with that lens, my god. The color reproduction was perfectly suited to my style as well.
The 85mm GM matches the Milvus for the most part, IMO. And with EyeAF, my hit rate on the lens is MUCH, MUCH higher. And I can work a...Show more →
Thnkas for the inputs, I have the Milvus also and when, I made the purchase after seeing a review that it has better wide open resolution than the GM. But I do agree that eye AF is so much easier than manual focus, the low res EVF doesnt help either.
I dont want to lose money switcing the Milvus for the GM though, better get a high res EVF camera in the future cause I’m wuite good doing manual focus. Handled a friends Leica SL and tgat EVF was superb for manual focus.
frezeiss wrote
Todd, what are your impression againts the Milvus? I mean IQ wise..I almost didn't switch to Sony because I couldn't imagine ditching the Milvus. But manually focusing on the D810 became tiresome and my hit rate with the manual focus lens at 1.4-1.8 was often iffy even when I employed a tripod. But when you nailed it with that lens, my god. The color reproduction was perfectly suited to my style as well.
The 85mm GM matches the Milvus for the most part, IMO. And with EyeAF, my hit rate on the lens is MUCH, MUCH higher. And I can work a...Show more →
Thnkas for the inputs, I have the Milvus also and when, I made the purchase after seeing a review that it has better wide open resolution than the GM. But I do agree that eye AF is so much easier than manual focus, the low res EVF doesnt help either.
I dont want to lose money switcing the Milvus for the GM though, better get a high res EVF camera in the future cause I’m wuite good doing manual focus. Handled a friends Leica SL and tgat EVF was superb for manual focus.
Sep 12, 2018 at 06:43 PM
p.2 #10Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
MrTMan wrote:
I feel like I need three 85s...
- The Loxia 85 for its MF feel, color/microcontrast, and superb image quality relative to its size
- The Batis 85 for its light weight and snappy AF
- The GM for its bokeh, large aperture and rendering
I own the first two, am debating whether to swap the Batis out for the GM. But the Batis is just so useful for things like family vacations.
I settled for two: ZM 85/4 for when speed is not a priority (Eg.: Landscapes, travel) and GM 85/1.4 for everything else.
I feel like I need three 85s...
- The Loxia 85 for its MF feel, color/microcontrast, and superb image quality relative to its size
- The Batis 85 for its light weight and snappy AF
- The GM for its bokeh, large aperture and rendering
I own the first two, am debating whether to swap the Batis out for the GM. But the Batis is just so useful for things like family vacations.
I settled for two: ZM 85/4 for when speed is not a priority (Eg.: Landscapes, travel) and GM 85/1.4 for everything else.
Sep 12, 2018 at 07:34 PM
p.2 #11Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Fred Miranda wrote:
- The Loxia 85 for its MF feel, color/microcontrast, and superb image quality relative to its size
- The Batis 85 for its light weight and snappy AF
- The GM for its bokeh, large aperture and rendering
I own the first two, am debating whether to swap the Batis out for the GM. But the Batis is just so useful for things like family vacations.I settled for two: ZM 85/4 for when speed is not a priority (Eg.: Landscapes, travel) and GM 85/1.4 for everything else.
I did the same but settled for the FE 85/1.8 over the GM!
MrTMan wrote
I feel like I need three 85s...- The Loxia 85 for its MF feel, color/microcontrast, and superb image quality relative to its size
- The Batis 85 for its light weight and snappy AF
- The GM for its bokeh, large aperture and rendering
I own the first two, am debating whether to swap the Batis out for the GM. But the Batis is just so useful for things like family vacations.
I did the same but settled for the FE 85/1.8 over the GM!
Sep 12, 2018 at 07:48 PM
p.2 #13Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
None of these sell me on this lens lol
.....except GabrielPhotos'
.....except GabrielPhotos'
Sep 12, 2018 at 08:25 PM
p.2 #15Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I’m glad to see this thread getting activity, I want to contribute but I haven’t taken any photos, very frustrating... this weekend for sure though! All of you are showing great stuff...
Sep 12, 2018 at 08:57 PM
p.2 #16Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Agree with all the other that said they should have bought it earlier.
Chania Sunset by BastianK
Gone by BastianK
The Lighthouse by BastianK
Streets of Strasbourg by BastianK
Dolomites by BastianK
Galactic Center by BastianK
Chania Sunset by BastianK
Gone by BastianK
The Lighthouse by BastianK
Streets of Strasbourg by BastianK
Dolomites by BastianK
Galactic Center by BastianK
Sep 13, 2018 at 02:59 AM
p.2 #17Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Nice images!
BastianK wrote:
Agree with all the other that said they should have bought it earlier.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/861/42997464134_356fe8890f_b.jpg
Chania Sunset by BastianK
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1807/29174263838_94bde9c3cc_b.jpg
Gone by BastianK
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/850/43885909151_e90fa486c8_b.jpg
The Lighthouse by BastianK
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1801/28156671227_b253050b75_b.jpg
Streets of Strasbourg by BastianK
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/979/41186380405_d22c53f265_b.jpg
Dolomites by BastianK
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1870/44282577761_fc92e0f5f7_b.jpg
Galactic Center by BastianK
BastianK wrote:
Agree with all the other that said they should have bought it earlier.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/861/42997464134_356fe8890f_b.jpg
Chania Sunset by BastianK
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1807/29174263838_94bde9c3cc_b.jpg
Gone by BastianK
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/850/43885909151_e90fa486c8_b.jpg
The Lighthouse by BastianK
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1801/28156671227_b253050b75_b.jpg
Streets of Strasbourg by BastianK
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/979/41186380405_d22c53f265_b.jpg
Dolomites by BastianK
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1870/44282577761_fc92e0f5f7_b.jpg
Galactic Center by BastianK
Sep 13, 2018 at 06:20 AM
p.2 #19Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Fred Miranda wrote:
- The Loxia 85 for its MF feel, color/microcontrast, and superb image quality relative to its size
- The Batis 85 for its light weight and snappy AF
- The GM for its bokeh, large aperture and rendering
I own the first two, am debating whether to swap the Batis out for the GM. But the Batis is just so useful for things like family vacations.I settled for two: ZM 85/4 for when speed is not a priority (Eg.: Landscapes, travel) and GM 85/1.4 for everything else.
I ended up with 3, well technically one is a 90mm, all for different reasons
The GM for its bokeh
The ZM for it's dimimutive size, perfect for travelling .
The Leica 90M APO, speed and sharpness
MrTMan wrote
I feel like I need three 85s...- The Loxia 85 for its MF feel, color/microcontrast, and superb image quality relative to its size
- The Batis 85 for its light weight and snappy AF
- The GM for its bokeh, large aperture and rendering
I own the first two, am debating whether to swap the Batis out for the GM. But the Batis is just so useful for things like family vacations.
I ended up with 3, well technically one is a 90mm, all for different reasons
The GM for its bokeh
The ZM for it's dimimutive size, perfect for travelling .
The Leica 90M APO, speed and sharpness
Sep 13, 2018 at 07:27 AM
p.2 #20Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Some testing of the 85GM on astronomy. Not bad considering the light pollution and lots of water vapor. Didn’t see any star eater issues going frame to frame.
Andromeda Galaxy
Cygnus and North America Nebula
Andromeda Galaxy
Cygnus and North America Nebula
Sep 15, 2018 at 12:50 AM