Sony 50 mm 1.4 GM in APCS mode vs 85 mm (Viltro EVO or Aurora 1.4)
Hi
I have an A7RV and Sigma 65/2 for my portraits (nothing professional). Although I like it, I miss the 75-90 range. So I am trying to decide what to do.
I was looking into the Sirui Aurora 85/1.4, Viltrox 85/2 EVO. I could invest in the Sony 85 GMII but I am afraid of the bulk (the two formentionnend lenses are smaller and/or lighter, the Aurora has also the same 67 mm filter as my 35 GM).
Before the 65/2 I sold the Sigma 85/1.4 because I left it too often at home because of the weight. I do not need super fast autofocus but it needs to be sufficiently sharp and bokeh has to be nice. There should not be difficult to correct lens flaws.
I am also seriously considering buying the 50/1.4 GM and use it in APSC mode since with the A7RV it will deliver enough resolution and DOF at the level of the person will likely be enough for me. On the other hand, I assume that the lesser compression of the foreground and background (with the shorter focal length) in the out of focus area's will be enough to be visible.
Sony 50 mm 1.4 GM in APCS mode vs 85 mm (Viltro EVO or Aurora 1.4)
Hi
I have an A7RV and Sigma 65/2 for my portraits (nothing professional). Although I like it, I miss the 75-90 range. So I am trying to decide what to do.
I was looking into the Sirui Aurora 75/1.4, Viltrox 85/2 EVO. I could invest in the Sony 85 GMII but I am afraid of the bulk (the two formentionnend lenses are smaller and/or lighter, the Aurora has also the same 67 mm filter as my 35 GM).
Before the 65/2 I sold the Sigma 85/1.4 because I left it too often at home because of the weight. I do not need super fast autofocus but it needs to be sufficiently sharp and bokeh has to be nice. There should not be difficult to correct lens flaws.
I am also seriously considering buying the 50/1.4 GM and use it in APSC mode since with the A7RV it will deliver enough resolution and DOF at the level of the person will likely be enough for me. On the other hand, I assume that the lesser compression of the foreground and background (with the shorter focal length) in the out of focus area's will be enough to be visible.
Anyone who asked him/herself the same question?
Mar 04, 2026 at 03:10 PM
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