Bought the Sony 85mm 1.8 Lens and WHY YOU SHOULD TOO!

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[SidneyDiongzon]

What's YOUR favorite primes lens????

[NCPhotography]

This was my first lens when I was first starting wedding photography and then I sold it, but last year I was in a situation where one of my photographers needed a portrait lens asap and I actually picked this up for them and I've actually started using this myself mostly because there is something so relaxing about a lens that I don't have to worry about babying because it is very affordable.

[maruwaanmoses]

Many photographers will complain about the chromatic aberration and busy bokeh, but those imperfections adds character to the image for video. Much like a vintage lens. Dope recommendation Sid! 🤙🏼

[YakAlmighty]

It’s a great lens but the only thing I don’t like about it is that the minimum focusing distance is way too far that a lot of time when I try to do a close up/headshot that I can’t get close enough to the subject

[PavelSupanenka]

I love this lens so much! It was so inexpensive when I bought it, but every ugly location it transforms into a masterpiece! Amazing lens. The only minus - long focal distance :)

[h-dawg]

I’ve just ordered this lens. It should arrive tomorrow or Tuesday!
Hope it’ll pair nicely with my a7iii.
Can’t wait to have a play with it!

[rotepixel]

The 85mm/1.8 is a wonderful lense. Also, I love the build quality. It feels great, and while being rather cheap, it has really amazing glass. If you don’t own it, get it.

[Michael-uoqv]

It’s a great lens for B-roll of people. Just the right amount of compression without completely isolating the subject from the background. Chromatic aberration in high contrast situations is the only downfall.

[HAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA]

Best choice I've ever made with the Sony 85mm F1.8, my very first favorite prime was the 35mm Sigma F1.4 DG DN

[geebes]

The 85 1.8 Sony lens is so dang good! It’s one of my favorites, always in my bag paired with my true favorite, the 24 1.4 GM. 😀

[Idrisaleshinloye]

85mm lens is one ☝🏾 of the most important lens for any camera. Congrats 👏

[RockWILK]

Looks awesome. Love that focal length. I found a Sony 55-210 brand new for $100, and so I figured, why not try it for my a6400? I get similar results at 55mm, (as long as I have enough light obviously), but shooting video compressed like that is so awesome. Really intimate. For full frame I would definitely be using this 85mm lens.

[nelsn]

One of my favorite lenses ever. I got this lens last year used thanks to a combination of runner-up prize money from a contest held by mpb and then trading in several lenses on mpb that I tried to sell which led me to this lens in July 2021.

[mattiasalmqvist]

Got mine about a month ago, the size is the perfect fit for my A7c! I love it so far!

[YourStoryStudios]

I've got the 85mm 1.8 and my biggest concern with it is the chromatic aberration. I'm testing out the Sony 50mm 1.2 this weekend. Hoping to get some nice photos and video with it!

[darryl_young]

Great video. Thanks for sharing! I recently got the Sony the α7 IV — my first Sony camera — and have the 85mm 1.8 arriving today. I couldn't resist with the Amazon deal of 419€ (~$460) new!

[omwanakamawaenaechwele]

Great video, I love how fun you two are, I'm thinking of getting the a7iv as my first video camera body only plus this 85mm f1.8, is it enough for all my needs? I'm into music videos.

[Mrthenitoman]

I have the 85mm GM and is great for video while using it on my A1 and FX3! I heard a rumor sony is coming with the 85mm GM II soon I believe it will be an F1.2 like the 50mm.

[zeeshanalit]

What mic have you used on this vlog on your camera?

[adeol]

Great vid. Would you recommend this on a Sony A6400? The non stabilization is putting me off. Thanks in advance.