The Hidden GEM That's Rated Number 1

0:00 Intro
0:45 Why 85?
3:38 Build Quality
5:05 Sharpness
5:30 Chromatic Aberrations and LOCA
6:12 Minimum Focus Distance
6:20 Flaring and Ghosting
6:40 Autofocus
7:52 Bokeh
8:20 Conclusion

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[MrRlaureano]

Thanks for reviewing alternative lenses for Sony FE cameras. It's great to see brands like Yongyuo, Viltrox, Samyang and others catch up to Sony, Sigma and Tamron image quality but at a more affordable price point for budget conscious photographers/videographers. Sharpness is definitely important to me and I do use DXO scores as reference prior to buying a new lens. Not many, if any, Youtube camera reviewers reference DXO enough so props to you for being one of the first or few who does.

[AshwaniKr]

Mark please stop doing this, , , , I am not able to buy lens from last 6 month 😅😅

[MrFaccts]

Hello Mark, I just bought this lens because of your video about how sharp the lens is . I have their 16mm f1.8 and it is really sharp . This lens cost $369 on AMAZON but I bought it here in one of the famous Asian E-commerce platform for only $240 . It is quite a huge discount on this updated version. I'm happy, thanks mark ☺️.. I'm currently on vacation here ..

[Ruikesan]

I got mine a couple months ago and have been using it on my full frame Sony. i loved it immediately.

[rilijn]

Love the 85mm focal length. Before having kids, my go-to setup was a 35 and an 85. Classic.

[stage_]

As a Canon shooter, I must admit I'm a bit jealous of how many lens options Sony shooters have. Its sickening. lol

[oleksandrstelmakh]

Hi Mark! Great video as always. I'm a beginner photographer, just bought my first camera (Lumix GX9) a year ago. I'm using it with Sigma 56mm f1.4 which on micro four thirds equal to 112mm focal length. I'm also using it for street photography and this combo delivers great results as to my taste.

[dana]

Thanks Mark! I have this lens but version 1 (the more plastic with red ring), sharpness was always very good on it, but the autofocus was a pain…, however you mention (and I totally forgot) that there was a firmware update so I rushed to computer and updated…Wow it’s like I got a new lens. Autofocus is now quite good, much better than before. Almost a Christmas present! 🎉

[g-r-a-e-m-e-]

Although many would have guessed, it took 3 minutes to say exactly what lens the video is about! Perhaps it's intentional, like a tease. But - as in that old-fashioned journalistic lesson, get the key facts in the first paragraph! Despite that, still useful and entertaining, so thanks. 💜

[eastbaystreet]

Super cool that you shared the shy part. I share your non-traditional approach to street photography, sometimes shooting w 200mm! Thanks for your videos - they really are excellent and quite polished. One shiny bit of polish you could add is saying "Youngnou sent the lens to me" instead of "Youngnow sent the lens to myself". Myself is the reflexive, meaning you have to have started the sentence with the word "I". I gave this lens to myself because I am a good person. She gave this lens to herself. Thanks again for your contribution, Mark!

[vanweightlossjourney]

Love my Sigma 56mm / f1.4 lens on my Sony ZVE10. Equivalent to 84mm / f2.1. Gets great bokeh!

[angelsjoker]

Until Sigma brings out a 85/90 1.4 of that size in their Contemporary line up specifically for APS-C, this lens might be a good option.

[RockyMaiviaMiami]

I’ve got it for Canon RF and it’s my favorite and cheapest lens at the same time and I have the ef 85 1.4 L.

[lonniesfilmmaking]

Cheers so much Mark 😊

I will look into it whenever I upgrade or if I ever upgrade to full frame ❤

[claymillsmusic]

Just got mine and it's a killer lens. Loving the images I'm taking.

[slurp]

Always creating entertaining videos that are informative!! Happy holidays we appreciate you!

[ccudjoe]

you should do a review on their 50 and 35 !

[localdiscgolf]

Wow! I’m a video shooter primarily for YouTube, and despite having a Sony ZV-E1, I know it’s a capable camera, yes no EVF; but for some simple photos of my kids I’ve loosely thought about a reasonably priced portrait lens and this may be just that! Tried a 50mm 1.8 but 85mm 1.8 would be better! I’ve got the 16-35 F4 PZ from Sony. This could be a powerful little combo!

[chosenideahandle]

Wow! I was completely unaware of this one! I have a pile of their LED panels in storage, but had no idea. Another great video!

[zygmuntziokowski]

Thanks Mark for the review and the lens is on my wish-list, and I been seeing mix reviews.