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Archive 2018Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
p.5 #1Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
ChaseD wrote:
yep
but he's got good technique
they are all on the same focal plane
I do have 1 question
OP are you concerned that you don't have a steady hand? is that why your SS is so high?
I mean, medium to high ISO is a huge strength of the A7III, so 640 is nothing! so you're totally cool.
I was just curious b/c I'm nosey tonight.
the A7rIII on the other hand, I really try to keep the ISO down as low as possible, it's not as good as the A7III with regard to medium to high ISO. all dem megapickles!
great shot.Thanks! The fiery fall tree seems to really work with this image. To answer your question about the higher shutter and ISO, yes. The sun was fading fast so I cranked the ISO to keep the shutter pretty quick. My hands are not the most stable to begin with. Trying to combine shaky hands with fast moving kids and a big fat hunk of glass like the 85GM results in a bad time if I don't keep the shutter pretty fast. Could I have go away with a slower shutter? Probably, but I find the mid-high iso performance on the...Show more →
great approach with excellent results,
thank you for the explanation.
always looking to learn!
and I agree, the A7III mid to high ISO is amazeballs!
CHEERS!
Dj R wrote
KarmaKramer wrote
A group shot at 1.4! Cuh-razayChaseD wrote
This lens is bonkers.but he's got good technique
they are all on the same focal plane
I do have 1 question
OP are you concerned that you don't have a steady hand? is that why your SS is so high?
I mean, medium to high ISO is a huge strength of the A7III, so 640 is nothing! so you're totally cool.
I was just curious b/c I'm nosey tonight.
the A7rIII on the other hand, I really try to keep the ISO down as low as possible, it's not as good as the A7III with regard to medium to high ISO. all dem megapickles!
great shot.
great approach with excellent results,
thank you for the explanation.
always looking to learn!
and I agree, the A7III mid to high ISO is amazeballs!
CHEERS!
Nov 01, 2018 at 12:58 PM
p.5 #2Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.
Nov 04, 2018 at 10:47 AM
p.5 #3Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Hodie wrote:
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.
I had tested the 85GM vs the 105 Sigma and could say that the difference is too negligible - quality wise.
Yes, the Sigma is a tad sharper at 1,4 but the heft of the lens is too high. Also it is so big that you do not want to go hiking with it.
If you want a real unique look, get the Canon 200mm 1,8 or 2,0 and an adapter. That is really worth the heft.
Bernhard
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.
I had tested the 85GM vs the 105 Sigma and could say that the difference is too negligible - quality wise.
Yes, the Sigma is a tad sharper at 1,4 but the heft of the lens is too high. Also it is so big that you do not want to go hiking with it.
If you want a real unique look, get the Canon 200mm 1,8 or 2,0 and an adapter. That is really worth the heft.
Bernhard
Nov 04, 2018 at 11:00 AM
p.5 #4Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
I had the Sigma 85art & 135art and they are definitely not walkin around lenses.
Nov 04, 2018 at 11:04 AM
p.5 #5Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
killermac wrote:
Hodie wrote
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.Yes, the Sigma is a tad sharper at 1,4 but the heft of the lens is too high. Also it is so big that you do not want to go hiking with it.
If you want a real unique look, get the Canon 200mm 1,8 or 2,0 and an adapter. That is really worth the heft.
Bernhard
Thanks for the rec. For me, the added compression/separation of the 105 is really the selling point. But I hear you that the size/weight is hard to ignore. I had the GM before but exchanged it for the Loxia 21, which I still have and love. But I regret ever letting the GM go.
Nov 04, 2018 at 02:10 PM
p.5 #6Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
killermac wrote:
Hodie wrote
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.Yes, the Sigma is a tad sharper at 1,4 but the heft of the lens is too high. Also it is so big that you do not want to go hiking with it.
If you want a real unique look, get the Canon 200mm 1,8 or 2,0 and an adapter. That is really worth the heft.
Bernhard
So, don't get the heavy lens, get the even heavier one?
I've got the Nikon 2/200 and the Sigma 1.4/105 and they look identical in terms of subject separation and almost in bokeh as well.
The Sigma is the more versatile of the two, by a significant margin. Smaller, lighter, faster, less compromised FL for more scenes/subjects.
Nov 05, 2018 at 01:17 AM
p.5 #7Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
killermac wrote:
I had tested the 85GM vs the 105 Sigma and could say that the difference is too negligible - quality wise.
Yes, the Sigma is a tad sharper at 1,4 but the heft of the lens is too high. Also it is so big that you do not want to go hiking with it.
If you want a real unique look, get the Canon 200mm 1,8 or 2,0 and an adapter. That is really worth the heft.
Bernhard
Isn't that simply a matter of working distance? I'm aware of the reduced background and additional blur with the same f-stop but longer FL. If you are about that an 85 will not win against a 200/1.8. On the other hand, it's more difficult to connect to the person you portrait with a 200mm.
IMO it's better to choose FL first and take the lens that is available than the other way around. Especially with all the quality lenses that are available (native or adapted).
Hodie wrote
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.Yes, the Sigma is a tad sharper at 1,4 but the heft of the lens is too high. Also it is so big that you do not want to go hiking with it.
If you want a real unique look, get the Canon 200mm 1,8 or 2,0 and an adapter. That is really worth the heft.
Bernhard
Isn't that simply a matter of working distance? I'm aware of the reduced background and additional blur with the same f-stop but longer FL. If you are about that an 85 will not win against a 200/1.8. On the other hand, it's more difficult to connect to the person you portrait with a 200mm.
IMO it's better to choose FL first and take the lens that is available than the other way around. Especially with all the quality lenses that are available (native or adapted).
Nov 05, 2018 at 01:42 AM
p.5 #8Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Why Canon? Nikon makes a superb 200mm f/2. I guess if you prefer canon, I’ve been a Nikon user for more than 20 years. Now I’m fully a Sony user.
killermac wrote:
I had tested the 85GM vs the 105 Sigma and could say that the difference is too negligible - quality wise.
Yes, the Sigma is a tad sharper at 1,4 but the heft of the lens is too high. Also it is so big that you do not want to go hiking with it.
If you want a real unique look, get the Canon 200mm 1,8 or 2,0 and an adapter. That is really worth the heft.
Bernhard
killermac wrote:
Hodie wrote
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.Yes, the Sigma is a tad sharper at 1,4 but the heft of the lens is too high. Also it is so big that you do not want to go hiking with it.
If you want a real unique look, get the Canon 200mm 1,8 or 2,0 and an adapter. That is really worth the heft.
Bernhard
Nov 05, 2018 at 02:23 AM
p.5 #9Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Hodie wrote:
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.
I decided to go for the GM. It's an old itch that needs to be scratched.
I’m still struggling to figure out if I want the 85 GM or the Sigma 105 Art. I can get the GM at a discount but the uniqueness of the 105 is hard to ignore. If I get the Sigma, I might just get the 85 1.8 to hold me over.
I decided to go for the GM. It's an old itch that needs to be scratched.
Nov 05, 2018 at 11:52 AM
p.5 #10Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Some portrait work from Saturday’s senior session with Faith. A fun and successful shoot.
Nov 18, 2018 at 01:17 AM
p.5 #11Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
RaMoFe wrote:
Hi,
It is a fantastic lens!
I see, lot of people use it to macro with marumi acromatic +3.
How many is the magnification and minimum working, focus distance?
Can it be so good with Kenko Close-Up Lens 72mm AC No.3 Achromatic-Lens PRO1D +3?
http://www.kenkoglobal.com/photo/filters/close_up_lens/pro1d_ac_close-up_lens_no3.html
https://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Close-Up-Lens-62mm-Achromatic-Lens/dp/B000PJ3QDY?th=1
You can see the answer on the pictures.
Close-Up Photos with combination of Sony SEL85F14GM lens and Kenko Close-up Achromat No.3 "Filter" on the Sony a9:
20190223_RMF01282 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on Flickr
20190223_RMF01262 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on Flickr
20190223_RMF01260 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on Flickr
20190223_RMF01255 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on Flickr
And the reference photo in close focus, just the SEL85F14GM lens on Sony a9 body without Kenko Close-up Achromat No.3f
20190223_RMF01270 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on Flickr
Hi,
It is a fantastic lens!
I see, lot of people use it to macro with marumi acromatic +3.
How many is the magnification and minimum working, focus distance?
Can it be so good with Kenko Close-Up Lens 72mm AC No.3 Achromatic-Lens PRO1D +3?
http://www.kenkoglobal.com/photo/filters/close_up_lens/pro1d_ac_close-up_lens_no3.html
https://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Close-Up-Lens-62mm-Achromatic-Lens/dp/B000PJ3QDY?th=1
You can see the answer on the pictures.
Close-Up Photos with combination of Sony SEL85F14GM lens and Kenko Close-up Achromat No.3 "Filter" on the Sony a9:
20190223_RMF01282 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on Flickr20190223_RMF01262 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on Flickr20190223_RMF01260 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on Flickr20190223_RMF01255 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on FlickrAnd the reference photo in close focus, just the SEL85F14GM lens on Sony a9 body without Kenko Close-up Achromat No.3f
20190223_RMF01270 by RaMoFe_Photography_HUN, on FlickrFeb 25, 2019 at 06:19 AM
p.5 #12Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
KarmaKramer wrote:
I had the Sigma 85art & 135art and they are definitely not walkin around lenses.
I have no issues carrying around the 85art. I use it for Church gatherings, walking around with the kids. I just traveled to the Turks with the 85 and 35 art lenses. Are they small? Hell no, but I am beyond happy with the 85 art over the 85gm. No chance I would pay the premium just for a smaller lens. (not knocking anyone's decision to buy the GM).
I have had nothing but extremely sharp photos, very fast focusing, and amazing eye focus with my Sigma Art lenses. As time progresses I am sure I will continue to stick with the Prime Art lenses from Sigma unless GMs can match their pricing. Just my .02
I had the Sigma 85art & 135art and they are definitely not walkin around lenses.
I have no issues carrying around the 85art. I use it for Church gatherings, walking around with the kids. I just traveled to the Turks with the 85 and 35 art lenses. Are they small? Hell no, but I am beyond happy with the 85 art over the 85gm. No chance I would pay the premium just for a smaller lens. (not knocking anyone's decision to buy the GM).
I have had nothing but extremely sharp photos, very fast focusing, and amazing eye focus with my Sigma Art lenses. As time progresses I am sure I will continue to stick with the Prime Art lenses from Sigma unless GMs can match their pricing. Just my .02
Feb 25, 2019 at 07:11 AM
p.5 #14Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
A recent shoot. Phottix Indra 500 with Westcott rapid box XXL.
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Apr 21, 2019 at 04:34 PM
p.5 #15Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Todd wrote:
A recent shoot. Phottix Indra 500 with Westcott rapid box XXL.
Great shots Todd!
This lens definitely wins on rendering.
A recent shoot. Phottix Indra 500 with Westcott rapid box XXL.
Great shots Todd!
This lens definitely wins on rendering.
Apr 21, 2019 at 05:07 PM
p.5 #16Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Thanks Fred... I agree.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Great shots Todd!
This lens definitely wins on rendering.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Todd wrote
A recent shoot. Phottix Indra 500 with Westcott rapid box XXL.This lens definitely wins on rendering.
Apr 21, 2019 at 05:32 PM
p.5 #17Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
@Todd that is a great set Todd
question
what are your upload settings here on the forum?
cheers
question
what are your upload settings here on the forum?
cheers
May 13, 2019 at 08:15 PM
p.5 #19Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
Thank you!
Upload settings...I’m not sure.. where do I find that?
More from the 85GM
Dj R wrote:
@Todd@@ that is a great set Todd
question
what are your upload settings here on the forum?
cheers
Upload settings...I’m not sure.. where do I find that?
More from the 85GM
Dj R wrote:
@Todd@@ that is a great set Todd
question
what are your upload settings here on the forum?
cheers
May 13, 2019 at 09:57 PM
p.5 #20Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Image Thread
What do your numbers look like on this screen, when you export from Lightroom to your computer, before your upload to the forum?
Todd wrote:
Thank you!
Upload settings...I’m not sure.. where do I find that?
More from the 85GM
question
what are your upload settings here on the forum?
cheers
Todd wrote:
Thank you!
Upload settings...I’m not sure.. where do I find that?
More from the 85GM
Dj R wrote
@Todd@@@@ that is a great set Toddquestion
what are your upload settings here on the forum?
cheers
May 14, 2019 at 06:10 AM