Sony 85mm/f1.4 GM II versus Batis 85mm/f1.8 - comparison shots at f2 and f2.8
Thank you very much!
I‘m astonished how similar these two lenses are. At f2.0 the Sony has an ever so slight edge in micro contrast. But it is really nothing that could not be brushed away by a slight shift of the sharpness slider in post. I would not hesitate to use the Batis at f2, it is sharp right into the corners. By f2.8 both lenses are VERY similar. I was especially surprised that bokeh is very close.
At identical f-stops I do see a slightly more gradual fall-off of sharpness with the Batis, but it is difficult to judge with just two scenes. This is just an observation needing further support. In any case it doesn‘t make one lens superior: some might prefer the stronger ability of the Sony to isolate the subject, others might prefer the smoother transitions of the Batis (if this observation holds up in further comparisons).
Colour is also very similar, to an extent that I did not expect for two lenses of different manufactures. Very nice if you consider mixing lenses from these two manufacturers in your bag.
Have others noticed anything else?
I have wondered about purple/green fringing at f2:
- At f2 the Batis has some slight green outlining where the skylight bursts through the leaves, but this is mostly gone by f2.8.
- Do you have any shots with metallic surfaces in bright sunshine, fountains in bright sunshine or dark twigs in front of a bright sky?
Sony 85mm/f1.4 GM II versus Batis 85mm/f1.8 - comparison shots at f2 and f2.8
Thank you very much!
I‘m astonished how similar these two lenses are. At f2.0 the Sony has an ever so slight edge in micro contrast. But it is really nothing that could not be brushed away by a slight shift of the sharpness slider in post. I would not hesitate to use the Batis at f2, it is sharp right into the corners. By f2.8 both lenses are VERY similar. I was especially surprised that bokeh is very close.
At identical f-stops I do see a slightly more gradual fall-off of sharpness with the Batis, but it is difficult to judge with just two scenes. This is just an observation needing further support. In any case it doesn‘t make one lense superior: some might prefer the stronger ability of the Sony to isolate the subject, others might prefer the smoother transitions of the Batis (if this observation holds up in further comparisons).
Colour is also very similar, to an extent that I did not expect for two lenses of different manufactures. Very nice if you consider mixing lenses from these two manufacturers in your bag.
Have others noticed anything else?
I have wondered about purple/green fringing at f2:
- At f2 the Batis has some slight green outlining where the skylight bursts through the leaves, but this is mostly gone by f2.8.
- Do you have any shots with metallic surfaces in bright sunshine, fountains in bright sunshine or dark twigs in front of a bright sky?
Sony 85mm/f1.4 GM II versus Batis 85mm/f1.8 - comparison shots at f2 and f2.8
Thank you very much!
I‘m astonished how similar these two lenses are. At f2.0 the Sony has an ever so slight edge in micro contrast. But it is really nothing that could not be brushed away by a slight shift of the sharpness slider in post. I would not hesitate to use the Batis at f2, it is sharp right into the corners. By f2.8 both lenses are VERY similar. I was especially surprised that bokeh is very close.
Colour is also very similar, to an extent that I did not expect for two lenses of different manufactures. Very nice if you consider mixing lenses from these two manufacturers in your bag.
Have others noticed anything else?
I have wondered about purple/green fringing at f2:
- At f2 the Batis has some slight green outlining where the skylight bursts through the leaves, but this is mostly gone by f2.8.
- Do you have any shots with metallic surfaces in bright sunshine, fountains in bright sunshine or dark twigs in front of a bright sky?
Apr 24, 2025 at 05:51 PM
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