The 3 best Sony Portrait lenses under $1000

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55mm was also my first lens and I find it hard to sell off no matter how hard i try... it's small, light and really gives portraits a nice dramatic look with its unique vignetting. It also comes in clutch when i'm in a somewhat tight area to shoot in. Mainly shoot with the 85mm or 135mm G masters. the 55mm ALWAYS stays in my bag, will never know when you'll need it.

[ПітерАндрійХенфілдКолісник]

Hello from Kyiv Ukraine. If someone said to me that they are entering the Sony eco system with the A7III and asked me to recommend some lenses I would say 55mm F1.8 Sony Zeiss, 35mm F1.8 Sony and the 85mm F1.8 Sony as primes. For zooms I would recommend the 3 Tamron lenses 17 to 28, 28 to 75 and 70 to 180mm F2.8. With these 6 lenses they could cover almost everything in photography and video. By the way I have not noticed any loss of weight.

[mrwashur]

I bought that 55 1.8 with my a6300 quite a few years back. I believe the 55 had just came out. I only heard people say the 50mm 1.8 was “just as good” and the 55 was overpriced due to the blue badge and wasn’t any better. Then it started to gain a lot of attention like 4 years ago. Now it’s like everyone’s favorite lens haha. I always liked it but now that I now a lot more about glass I realize how awesome of a lens it is. That’s why you never listen to people in forums. You have no idea if they even know what they’re talking about. The majority of those people only look at center sharpness and price.

[twingo]

Where you state, “I am framing her with the lines” @3:35 is the reason I subscribed!

Hearing about the lenses is great but learning how you think about composition made me click the subscribe button!

[gavinfulton]

That 55 1.8 is amazing. It's on my camera about 2/3 of the time when I'm shooting any kind of portrait session. It's a beautiful combo of a "standard" portrait lens, but it also provides a wide enough angle to provide an environmental look. It just has a different enough look from a 50 to make it feel a bit special, and the size/weight is a HUGE advantage over other great 50's. You can find them secondhand for about $750, but I don't think I'll ever ever, get rid of mine. It's my favorite lens in my lineup next to the 24 1.4 GM.

[keithbarrett]

That shadow on the wall, from the windows, at 1:45 was absolutely GOLDEN for a portrait shot!!

[NuggetsInclusive]

55 1.8 is definitly one of my favorites. light, super sharp, great colors. kick ass lense

[slimphotog]

7:39 Amen to that Sony 85mm f/1.8. I love it. It's worth every penny and more.

[Ahamilton]

Manny you have the best music of all these photography channels. Love it!

[parthmanocha]

I just started photography and Sony 55mm is my first lens, previously I was considering Sony 50mm but then I went to store tried both the lenses and Sony 55mm is far far far better than the Sony 50mm. In my opinion the price difference is huge but it's all worth it. It's the sharpest lens I have ever seen. Totally recommend it 😃

[Helsfasa]

I just switched to Sony this week because of your channel and some others. My fist lens is the Sony 85mm f1.8 and I’ve been trying to decide what’s next from there. Appreciate the bud, keep the dope content going

[AlexCruzHaha]

Here in 2022, just got the 55mm and I'm really excited to go out and shoot some street photography with it. I had a 28-70mm paired with the sony 85mm 1.8 but never used the 28-40 range of the zoom so I decided to swap it for the 55. VERY EXCITED!

[chaunceycuffiejr]

Just purchased the a7iii. I am excited! Time to get started 🙌🏽

[EasyTigerCreative]

I’ve been using my Sony 85mm 1.8 and my sigma 35mm 1.4. Best two portrait lenses I chose to only buy so far! Eventually I’ll get the tamron 70-180 I think and be set!

[heikodecker]

Hi Manny,
You‘re absolutely right about the 55mm f1.8. A must have lens for all Sony EF users. The sharpest, quickest and most reliably lens I know. And it has a perfect look in terms of contrast. Love this lens, even it has a little high price tag. Clear recommendation!
I also worked with the Sony 85mm f1.8 for years. In fact it was my first ever native Sony lens. It is sharp und quick with AF, renders beautiful portraits. But, I like the Zeiss Batis 85 more because of the bokeh and the contrast. To me a Batis portrait looks more natural over the Sony one.
Keep going with your videos. I like your channel.
Greetings from Germany.
P.S. and sorry for my weak English.

[juanquispe]

0:23 Melissa can use the Canon EOS R5 to light her cigarette.

[joejo]

Fully agreed!! Have 55 1.8 too. Have used a few of the others. All things considered, one of ma favs! Would never disappoint you.

[danielportalatin]

Zeiss 55 1.8 is sick. Sharpness, colors, contrast and bokeh are great. On top of all that it’s so small! For portraits I go back and forth between Zeiss 55 and Sony 85mm 1.8

[LarryBouley]

I have all the Sony lenses and will never sell my 55 as its so compact and sharp. Best lens for Sony.
Looking good Manny. Don’t let the weight comments get to you. 👍

[christtofthewave]

the 55mm 1.8 was my first lens too! coming from a Canon 60D and the Canon 50mm 1.8, this lens is on a whole different class. Extremely sharp. built like a soldier