*Advantages of 50mm f1.8:* - Cheaper $$$ - F1.8 (shallower depth of field) - a few grams lighter - Better in Low light (F1.8 vs F2.5) *Cons:* - Cheap build quality compared to G lens - Autofocus & sharpness not as good (but still work/ok) - A little bigger (but still compact nontheless) - No buttons, switches or aperture control - Doesn't look as nice/fancy *Advantages of 50mm f2.5 G:* 1) Smaller 2) Way better build quality (metal) 3) Much better sharpness/autofocus 4) Looks really nice 5) All the buttons & switches you need that are Customizable. 6) Comes in different focal lengths (G series have 24mm and 40mm for the same price too). 7) overall, a more quality lens. *Cons:* - More expensive - F2.5 is not as shallow as F1.8 - Not as good as F1.8 in Low light (but still very good). I recommend 50mm f1.8 for beginners or people on a budget who don't care much about super sharpness or speedy autofocus & shoot mainly in lower light scenarios. And I recommend the 50mm F2.5 G for more advanced photographers who don't care for the super shallow depth of field but want a small & light lens that still gives them plenty of "bokeh" when needed. These photographers are past the "bokehlicious" phase & use their composition, colour grading & story telling skills instead of just obliterating the background. Either way, go for the one you feel is most suitable for you based on your skills & budget. I got myself the 40mm F2.5 G lens. Should arrive in a couple of days.

@OliverWiehe

7 ай бұрын

WOW - GREAT comment - sounds like you should start a KZread channel - Thx for taking the time with the pros and cons!!

@jarrydjackson361

Ай бұрын

Great breakdown!

Thank you for sharing the comparison, it is very helpful for me to decide which lens to buy

@OliverWiehe

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Fantastic video...and wow, seems bittersweet to send your boy off to school but also to have a nice family road trip! As far as the 50, I couldn't tell which one is better which makes me lean towards the cheaper one. I'm also still deciding what lens I'm going to rent but you're right, Lens Rentals couldn't make it any easier! Great video as always!!

@OliverWiehe

11 ай бұрын

Thx for watching - yeah, tough to drop off because he is 3 of 4 and only one is left a home. The house is quiet. Both 50mm are great, fun to shoot with them back to back!

@BrianCatalano

11 ай бұрын

@@OliverWiehe 3 out of 4 is a feat... I congratulate you and feel for you!

@jaxoncairns

11 ай бұрын

Love the 2.5

Great video. Love the production and choice of music, especially since it goes with the story of you dropping your son off for his freshman year. I had the 50mm 1.8 and exchanged for the macro but saw the 2.8 and got curious. Might just go for the 2.8 this time around. Also, I wanted to say, keep doing what you're doing and ignore the unnecessary comments about your choice of music as well as how it blends with your voice. I heard you just fine, and the info was well received. People are just unhappy with themselves and think that things were created with their insecurities in mind. The bottom line is if you dont like something about the video, dont watch or build a bridge and get over it. Hope to see more videos. From you and thanks for this one.

@OliverWiehe

8 ай бұрын

Wow - your comment is great - Thx you and thx YOU! So funny "build a bridge and get over it" had me in tears (never heard that one before and I work in a middle). I think for Christmas I will ask for the 2.8 - I just enjoyed its size and the image plus the price - worth it! Thx again!!!

Such a great video🤓. I learned so much from it. You make everything look so effortless yet so thoughtful. I recently got the A7Cii with the 24mm F2.8 but it's too wide for my street photography. Now i think i'll get the 50mm F2.5.

@OliverWiehe

4 ай бұрын

Thx for the great comment - so cool you got the a7cii! Enjoy the 50mm f2.5 it's a fun lens!

Thanks for this beautiful and unique video.

@OliverWiehe

8 ай бұрын

Thxs so much! glad you liked it!

Thing about the 50mm f/1.8 is auto focus is a bit sucky and noisy. But then again, it's hard to beat the price.

@OliverWiehe

10 ай бұрын

So true - having both f1.8 and f2.5 the 2.5s autofocus is fast but.... I do love the shallow depth of field in the f1.8 - thx for the comment

The 2.5G is defintively sharper with better fast autofocus.

@OliverWiehe

8 ай бұрын

agree!

I still like my NEX-5T! I held onto it as for whatever reason no affordable Sony cameras had a touch screen.. finally got a newer A7IV that had it. I dig that the lenses can still be used between the two.

For family portrait, what is the best Sony FE lens for beginner? Currently I am using Sony A7C with Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM, but mainly for videos.

@OliverWiehe

5 ай бұрын

Thx for the question - I love the a7c keep the camera for a long time. Use a 50mm lens for a 85 mm lens. The Sony f1.8 is a great lens for a beginner and the price is even better. Thx for watching!

@FarithJamli

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the response!@@OliverWiehe

I really wanted to watch the video but couldn’t keep it up with the volume of your voice. Low down the ambient noise and background music 😊

6:19 - This explains the choice of music for this video.

@OliverWiehe

6 ай бұрын

Best connection between the music and this content creator! Thx for watching until 6:19 - Great Comment!

@JamesBJr-pe9lr

6 ай бұрын

@@OliverWiehe I watch the whole thing. Great information. I have the 40mm 2.5 and love it! Your 'swag' matches your music choice; far more entertaining than the typical generic KZread background tracks everybody use.

nice report !

@OliverWiehe

8 ай бұрын

Thx - glad you liked it!

Thanks. I will buy the F2.5. Buy cheap and you buy twice.

The only thing this 2.5 G is useful for is its compact size. Yes, AF and IQ are great, but a standard zoom does gives you both, too. This lens is 700€. That is ridiculous. On the 1.8, the AF is outdated, however you get at least a considerable amount of more light. The winner in this comparison is ... Samyang 50/1.4 II. It's cheaper than the 50/2.5 G and even brighter than the 50/1.8, combined with an AF that is surely a lot better than the 50/1.8 while not being in the same league as the G lens. On the whole, this Samyang is a much better "deal", even though it is bigger.

@OliverWiehe

3 ай бұрын

Solid insight - thx for the comment - now I want to try the Samyang 50mm !

@fotosvond_

3 ай бұрын

@@OliverWiehe it depends what you consider more valuable. The samyang isn’t that sharp below f2 (at least my copy), but it combines a faster aperture with usable AF, so it has got what the other to either have or don’t have. If you use these 50s for photos only, I would stick to the 1.8, because AF isn’t such a crucial factor then. If you do video too, I‘d rather go with the Samyang because it’s cheaper than the 50 G and has a faster aperture in case you need it. Its 560€ in my area vs 650-700 for the Sony G. Last 7 months we have rarely seen any light so a 2.5 aperture isn’t really a win and a lens with more reserves as the Samyang is very welcome. The Samyang is the lens with the least amount of focus breathing, too. Significantly better than both of the GMs too. And while it’s bigger, it is very solid to hold. I like shooting with it.

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Can we be friends bro!? Good review, thanks

What’s with the rap music? It’s distracting and you are too old for that . Please, just shoot the video minsus the music.

@pr9047

9 ай бұрын

👎🏻

@Mr_tan_Man

9 ай бұрын

GET OUTA HERE STOP BULLYING MY TEACHER

@Mr_tan_Man

9 ай бұрын

HE'S NOT TOO OLD HE'S IN HIS 20'S

@Amateurprotographer

9 ай бұрын

Music preferences aren't defined by a governing body. The feedback you intended to deliver is that it may have been overpowering over his Speech, which is fair constructive criticism, however, you shouldn't denounce his video because You don't like his music tastes.

@duvalpenny100

8 ай бұрын

Foh