So over the years I probably bought the Sony 85mm 1.8 lens several times and it is quite good but it's boring as hell too. I have about 5 gigs coming up that I certainly need a 85 on at least 3 of them and want to try something different. I noticed nice round bokeh balls with it which makes me want it just for that over the Sony 85 which the bokeh balls are ugly. My use for it are varied . First im shooting events one scenario is some podium work which I may drop this into a 1.4 crop for sure than I have couples prom type shots with flash in a nice setting than I do have the runway stuff I can use it on as a secondary lens to the 70-200mm. Now I may not shoot a lot at 1.4 but I am doing inside shooting so the extra light a 1.4 brings does help focusing for sure. Im a working pro so know all the secrets for sure but just wondering how folks that have it feel about it. Im just bored of the Sony and want to try something that does not cost a fortune and I can use on my limited use basis . Im back to a A7RV and as an emergency body I added the EV-10 not so much to use but in case the shit hits the fan scenario. Im still on that retirement path and want to get away with expensive gear and this fits that cost factor. I'll still rent the 70-200 Version II and I have that I own the 16-25 and 25-50 which I really like but a 85 would be useful. Plus I own all Wescott lighting kit as well and love them.
So over the years I probably bought the Sony 85mm 1.8 lens several times and it is quite good but it's boring as hell too. I have about 5 gigs coming up that I certainly need a 85 on at least 3 of them and want to try something different. I noticed nice round bokeh balls with it which makes me want it just for that over the Sony 85 which the bokeh balls are ugly. My use for it are varied . First im shooting events one scenario is some podium work which I may drop this into a 1.4 crop for sure than I have couples prom type shots with flash in a nice setting than I do have the runway stuff I can use it on as a secondary lens to the 70-200mm. Now I may not shoot a lot at 1.4 but I am doing inside shooting so the extra light a 1.4 brings does help focusing for sure. Im a working pro so know all the secrets for sure but just wondering how folks that have it feel about it. Im just bored of the Sony and want to try something that does not cost a fortune and I can use on my limited use basis . Im back to a A7RV and as an emergency body I added the EV-10 not so much to use but in case the shit hits the fan scenario. Im still on that retirement path and want to get away with expensive gear and this fits that cost factor. Ill still rent the 70-200 Version II and I have that I own the 16-25 and 25-50 which I really like but a 85 would be useful
Apr 05, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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