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Re: Sony 55mm Zeiss 1.8, Sony 50mm G 2.5, Sigma 65mm F2 - which is best?


darrenhaken wrote:


chiron wrote:
darrenhaken wrote:
I currently own the 35mm GM and the Sigma 85mm DG DN but I'm attracted to the idea of a compact ~50mm ish prime lens.

I've owned a 35mm, 50mm and 85mm in the past and sometimes carry a 50mm to 'split the difference' between the other two and exclusively carry a single lens. It would be common for me to carry a 35mm on its own or pair it with the 85mm.

As per the title, I've narrowed it down to the three above.

I am tempted by the compact 50mm G 2.5 but I don't know if the Zeiss would be a better choice to get the wider aperture - would the bokeh be noticeably nicer with the 1.8 lenses? Alternatively, I could explore the Sigma 65mm as it's had some cracking reviews but it's also a strange focal length and I'm not sure how to respond to that.

Can anyone offer any advice?



Purely on optical and rendering grounds, I would say the 65mm is the best. But the 55mm is also a fine lens, smaller and lighter, quite sharp, renders decently with some slight fringing as its only downside. Also, the 55mm has really excellent--quick and accurate--autofocus, and the Sigma 65mm is a step behind. I think the two lenses (both of which I have) are close enough in quality to choose based on which focal length appeals to you more for your intended use and how important fast AF is for you. The compact 50/2.5 has size going for it, but its rendering is unappealing to many. It comes in third for me.
What would come 1st for you (if the G is third)?

The 65mm appeals for the aperture ring and I'm sure it's nice for indoor portraits. Maybe too tight to be as versatile as a 50mm though...

I think that the 65 is generally not as versatile as a 50/55 would be. I've had the 55 for a long time and I used to use it a lot. Philip_pj, who is very discerning about lenses, seems to use it often, especially for portraits. The 65 is more recently acquired in my enthusiasm for the i series lenses. It is optically very good. But I still haven't used it much. If I take it out I tend to feel that I am committing myself to medium-framed portraits. As to which I prefer, I am not ready to give up either one, which is why I wind up with too many lenses. The aperture ring to me is almost a negative. I control aperture from the camera in order to have a consistent interface--there are a lot of excellent lenses without an aperture ring. Those i have with an aperture ring regularly get knocked out of the automatic setting onto f/22 and screw up a shot! I have a coupld of series of black frames accidentally shot at f/22 from my recent trip (I was using the Sigma 45/2.8 which has an aperture ring like the 65mm).
Jun 24, 2022 at 07:22 PM
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Re: Sony 55mm Zeiss 1.8, Sony 50mm G 2.5, Sigma 65mm F2 - which is best?


darrenhaken wrote:


chiron wrote:
darrenhaken wrote:
I currently own the 35mm GM and the Sigma 85mm DG DN but I'm attracted to the idea of a compact ~50mm ish prime lens.

I've owned a 35mm, 50mm and 85mm in the past and sometimes carry a 50mm to 'split the difference' between the other two and exclusively carry a single lens. It would be common for me to carry a 35mm on its own or pair it with the 85mm.

As per the title, I've narrowed it down to the three above.

I am tempted by the compact 50mm G 2.5 but I don't know if the Zeiss would be a better choice to get the wider aperture - would the bokeh be noticeably nicer with the 1.8 lenses? Alternatively, I could explore the Sigma 65mm as it's had some cracking reviews but it's also a strange focal length and I'm not sure how to respond to that.

Can anyone offer any advice?



Purely on optical and rendering grounds, I would say the 65mm is the best. But the 55mm is also a fine lens, smaller and lighter, quite sharp, renders decently with some slight fringing as its only downside. Also, the 55mm has really excellent--quick and accurate--autofocus, and the Sigma 65mm is a step behind. I think the two lenses (both of which I have) are close enough in quality to choose based on which focal length appeals to you more for your intended use and how important fast AF is for you. The compact 50/2.5 has size going for it, but its rendering is unappealing to many. It comes in third for me.
What would come 1st for you (if the G is third)?

The 65mm appeals for the aperture ring and I'm sure it's nice for indoor portraits. Maybe too tight to be as versatile as a 50mm though...

I think that the 65 is generally not as versatile as a 50/55 would be. I've had the 55 for a long time and I used to use it a lot. Philip_pj, who is very discerning about lenses, seems to use it often, especially for portraits. The 65 is more recently acquired in my enthusiasm for the i series lenses. It is optically very good. But I still haven't used it much. If I take it out I tend to feel that I am committing myself to medium-framed portraits. As to which I prefer, I am not ready to give up either one, which is why I wind up with too many lenses. The aperture ring to me is almost a negative. I control aperture from the camera in order to have a consistent interface--there are a lot of excellent lenses without an aperture ring. Those i have with an aperture ring regularly get knocked out of the automatic setting onto f/22 and screw up a shot!
Jun 24, 2022 at 07:20 PM
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Re: Sony 55mm Zeiss 1.8, Sony 50mm G 2.5, Sigma 65mm F2 - which is best?


darrenhaken wrote:


chiron wrote:
darrenhaken wrote:
I currently own the 35mm GM and the Sigma 85mm DG DN but I'm attracted to the idea of a compact ~50mm ish prime lens.

I've owned a 35mm, 50mm and 85mm in the past and sometimes carry a 50mm to 'split the difference' between the other two and exclusively carry a single lens. It would be common for me to carry a 35mm on its own or pair it with the 85mm.

As per the title, I've narrowed it down to the three above.

I am tempted by the compact 50mm G 2.5 but I don't know if the Zeiss would be a better choice to get the wider aperture - would the bokeh be noticeably nicer with the 1.8 lenses? Alternatively, I could explore the Sigma 65mm as it's had some cracking reviews but it's also a strange focal length and I'm not sure how to respond to that.

Can anyone offer any advice?



Purely on optical and rendering grounds, I would say the 65mm is the best. But the 55mm is also a fine lens, smaller and lighter, quite sharp, renders decently with some slight fringing as its only downside. Also, the 55mm has really excellent--quick and accurate--autofocus, and the Sigma 65mm is a step behind. I think the two lenses (both of which I have) are close enough in quality to choose based on which focal length appeals to you more for your intended use and how important fast AF is for you. The compact 50/2.5 has size going for it, but its rendering is unappealing to many. It comes in third for me.
What would come 1st for you (if the G is third)?

The 65mm appeals for the aperture ring and I'm sure it's nice for indoor portraits. Maybe too tight to be as versatile as a 50mm though...

I think that the 65 is generally not as versatile as a 50/55 would be. I've had the 55 for a long time and I used to use it a lot. Philip_pj, who is very discerning about lenses, seems to use it often, especially for portraits. The 65 is more recently acquired in my enthusiasm for the i series lenses. It is optically very good. But I still haven't used it much. If I take it out I tend to feel that I am committing myself to medium-framed portraits. As to which I prefer, I am not ready to give up either one, which is why I wind up with too many lenses. The aperture ring to me is almost a negative. I control aperture from the camera in order to have a consistent interface--there are a lot of excellent lenses without an aperture ring. Those i have with an aperture ring regularly get knocked of the automatic setting to f/22 and screw up a shot!
Jun 24, 2022 at 06:45 PM
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Re: Sony 55mm Zeiss 1.8, Sony 50mm G 2.5, Sigma 65mm F2 - which is best?


darrenhaken wrote:


chiron wrote:
darrenhaken wrote:
I currently own the 35mm GM and the Sigma 85mm DG DN but I'm attracted to the idea of a compact ~50mm ish prime lens.

I've owned a 35mm, 50mm and 85mm in the past and sometimes carry a 50mm to 'split the difference' between the other two and exclusively carry a single lens. It would be common for me to carry a 35mm on its own or pair it with the 85mm.

As per the title, I've narrowed it down to the three above.

I am tempted by the compact 50mm G 2.5 but I don't know if the Zeiss would be a better choice to get the wider aperture - would the bokeh be noticeably nicer with the 1.8 lenses? Alternatively, I could explore the Sigma 65mm as it's had some cracking reviews but it's also a strange focal length and I'm not sure how to respond to that.

Can anyone offer any advice?



Purely on optical and rendering grounds, I would say the 65mm is the best. But the 55mm is also a fine lens, smaller and lighter, quite sharp, renders decently with some slight fringing as its only downside. Also, the 55mm has really excellent--quick and accurate--autofocus, and the Sigma 65mm is a step behind. I think the two lenses (both of which I have) are close enough in quality to choose based on which focal length appeals to you more for your intended use and how important fast AF is for you. The compact 50/2.5 has size going for it, but its rendering is unappealing to many. It comes in third for me.
What would come 1st for you (if the G is third)?

The 65mm appeals for the aperture ring and I'm sure it's nice for indoor portraits. Maybe too tight to be as versatile as a 50mm though...

I think that the 65 is generally not as versatile as a 50/55 would be. I've had the 55 for a long time and I used to use it a lot. Philip_pj, who is very discerning about lenses, seems to use it often, especially for portraits. The 65 is more recently acquired in enthusiasm for the i series lenses. It is optically very good, I still haven't used it much. As to which I prefer, I am not ready to give up either one, which is why I wind up with too many lenses. The aperture ring to me is almost a negative. I control aperture from the camera in order to have a consistent interface--there are a lot of excellent lenses without an aperture ring. Those i have with an aperture ring regularly get knocked of the automatic setting to f/22 and screw up a shot!
Jun 24, 2022 at 05:26 PM





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