To those who watched the original 85mm video, welcome back!! Share your experience with the lens in the comments! This is the 2023 revamped version where I feature new samples I've gathered in the recent years and I brought in an expert to demo the 85mm! 😎

@yartriesthis

7 ай бұрын

hello I have a 135 MM lens, is the 85 mm lens redundant or overlap?

@berlyn_

7 ай бұрын

My 1st Lens as a beginner was an 85 1.8FE and yeah because of you haha! This Lens can teach you so much even things you can't do and restriction you have, not the most versatile lens but worth the experience. Now I'm planning to buy 35mm Gmaster.

@johnsoncityaerialphotograp7201

7 ай бұрын

Hoping this is for foreshadowing of the 85 1.2 GM you may be testing right now 😉

@arianneleigh6226

7 ай бұрын

Is it fit to any camera brand? I'm a beginner here😅

@sharadraina111

7 ай бұрын

can you please suggest the best equivalent lens for Sony a6400

"It's really hard to take a bad photo with an 85". Guys, let me show you the way!

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@blaqpho3nix

4 ай бұрын

😂😂🤣🤣

@reagoli8895

4 ай бұрын

perhaps it’s not the lenses fault then 😂

These two guys together are the most informative guys on photography I swear 🙏🏼

During my internship my first reportage shoot was of a bike repair shop and it was very messy and busy. So I switched to 85mm (batis too) to smoothen out the distracting background. The shots were VERY satisfying. After that the 85mm stayed on for the rest of internship. This lens feels like a cheat code.

I use the Sigma 56 mm f1.4 on my Sony a6000 and considering the crop factor that 56 mm becomes an 84 mm wich is pretty close. I love this lens,it is sharp and lightweight ❤

I love using my 85mm for sports action. It’s ability to isolate the player and freeze the action in low light is fantastic.

Professor Hines is a natural teacher - what an inspiring person. Great video all round, which inspired me to invest in an 85mm. Next week - doing my first street photography walk with it. Thanks for the content and having such an awesome guest host to inspire us.

I have an old nikon manual 85mm f1.8 adapted for my Sony full frame and really liked it for all the reasons listed in this video. I had considered investing in a modern 85 1.8 but ended up opting for the Sony 90mm f2.8 macro. Granted the f2.8 isn't quite as thin a fov as 1.8, but I find that its enough for this, plus its one of the sharpest macro lenses on the planet!

Love my batis 85, stunning colors& beautiful bokeh, and the build in oss, one of the best 85mm indeed.

Longer lenses like 85mm allows us to make tighter framing easier, which usually lends to abstractish composition. Once a friend (most likely a wide angle fan) asked me if framing with 85mm was indeed harder. I said it depended on your taste, and showed him some Saul Leiter photos (which also was a tele fan).

Love your cheerful energy ❤❤🎉🎉🎉. Great to see Professor Hines appearance.

When Jason and Prof Hines speak, it pays to listen! I got an APS-C camera and 56mm lens following the first video because I realised I was missing out! (I didn’t just buy a 85mm lens because I also needed a flip screen but that’s another story!) Keep up the great work guys!

@careylymanjones

7 ай бұрын

The sigma 56mm f/1.4 is about as good as it gets, for APS-C portraiture.

@johnwaine56

7 ай бұрын

@@careylymanjones I actually got the Fuji 56mm APD. Didn't cross my mind to look at a Sigma as I love my Sigma 50mm for Canon EF

@careylymanjones

7 ай бұрын

@@johnwaine56 I forgot about the Fuji. Sigma makes a "trinity" of f/1.4 primes for APS-C, 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm. They come in Fuji, Sony E mount, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.

@johnwaine56

7 ай бұрын

@@careylymanjones I had a long love affair with the Fuji X system but we drifted apart (!) before Sigma got the green light to produce Fuji fit lenses.

Glad you touched on using the 85mm on an aps-c. Great video guys.

Another great video, Jason. And Prof H, also a genius.

This video came just in time. I’ve been pondering getting a 85mm. Have been using 70mm too much on the 24-70 lately.

Chilling in Amsterdam I seee.... great video guys! Made me want to star shooting more with my 85mm lens📸

Great video i have the sigma 85 1.4 and i absolutely love it !

At first I thought this was your old 85mm video popping up! I actually just re-purchased the Sony 85mm 1.8 this morning! Sold my old one due to moving/life stuff, but was missing it way too much. Can't wait to get creative with it again, especially here in the Pacific Northwest with all the layers of misty trees and mountains.

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Haha welcome back!

I've been using the 20mm and 35mm lenses for about 2 years now, and I recently purchased the Zeiss 85mm. I love it! In the beginning, it was hard for me to compose my shots because I wasn't used to the focal length, but now I'm getting the hang of it and actually loving the results! The only thing I wish it had is a closer minimum focus distance, but hey, nothing is perfect...

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with the ZEISS BATIS 85mm!! 🥹 Ah yes, a closer focusing distance would be nice! Hopefully someone will make a Pocket 85mm Macro in the future!

@careylymanjones

7 ай бұрын

Extension tubes, for close focusing. They're light, and a 10mm tube isn't much bigger than a filter.

@angeldulevski3358

7 ай бұрын

I used extension tubes and got exceptional results on my 45mm 1.8 (90mm equivalent).

@calamity333

6 ай бұрын

my first lens is the 85 f1.8 and im about 7 months in photography and im killing it with just this lens, im getting my 200-600mm pretty soon.

I agree Jason. I have shot with the Sigma for Sony 85 f1.4 and love the images it produces. I wanted to try the Zeiss and got a chance to do so at NAB today. I have a chance to pick up a used Zeiss at a discount. I love the fact that the Zeiss Batis has a built-in stabilizer.

I've been thinking about getting a 85 lately for my fx3. I started shooting video a decade ago on a GH2 and my go to lens was a pentax vintage 50mm 1.2. i could get crazy backgrounds and i have never been able to replicate it.

Very nice ! I use aperture / shutter priority and even manual mode with my iso on auto with a certain range of value - cheers ❤️

Just the information I was looking for. Thanks!

I really like these focal length videos! Great job I love my 85 sigma

The legends are back! Great & informative video guys!

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Here we are 4 years later!!! Crazy how time flies!

@dlovisuals

7 ай бұрын

@@JasonVong it really does! Miss you guys. Keep on crushing it guys, y’all doing some cool stuff!

I miss these types of videos. Thank you!

You and Professor Hines made me want to buy the 85 Batis, thank you for that! Two weeks ago, I kinda lost my lens hood in a pond in a Japanese garden in Hasselt. So I'm shooting hoodless for the moment, haha.

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Oh no!! 🙈

The Rokinon/Samyang 85 is a good, cheap way try out the focal length, and it's actually better than the price suggests. I think it's because it is manual focus. Also available in all mounts. I basically treat it like a 35 when I can't get close but need to still capture the scene with the subject. A telephoto 50, more like...

I bought a 50mm on an APS-C, and I've been loving it for portraits.

Gosh, I’ve had more features over here than on my own channel 😅 Loved doing this video! 👏🏽

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

🤣

I know I comment so much but I really enjoy your videos man ! well put together especially since I was taking most of my shots open now I will do some experimenting

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Keep on commenting!!

Hello Jason. Great videos. Is the auto focus response on the 85mm fast enough for youth sports, say gymnastics? My commitment to the team is capturing a lasting "action" memory along with reflective pre-action and post action emotions. I'm shooting a Sony a7RV with Sony GM lenses with mixed results. Thanks

The old Nikon 105mm f2.5 has a similar magic about it. A bit tighter, and manual focus, but light and compact, and really pops.

@KEHA14

7 ай бұрын

I bought one last year and love it

@BlackestBeard

5 ай бұрын

Grabbed one about 6 years back and I love the images it produces, I have it adapted to my Lumix S5.

Great video . Definitely going to get a 85mm asthori

Sony 85mm 1.8 was the second lens I picked up (used, like new for $450!) , after the Sigma 24-70 2.8. For my uses it made choosing the 70-200 F4 Gii over the GM an easy choice.

@amgad4209

5 ай бұрын

hi I want to ask you, since you have tried the sigma 24-70and 85 sony, which one is the most complete. Which meets all your needs of videos and photos with amazing quality. I am confused between these two lenses. Knowing that it will be my only lens.

Thank you for the video. While out and about I often use a 24-70/2.8 for its flexibility but I really do prefer using primes if I can. As I move my daily walk around camera to a Compact “C” body like the A7CII or A7CR ( I own both ) I’ve gone back to using the Zeiss Batis 25/2, 40/2 CF, and the 85/1.8. While bigger than I would like they are really light as a trio even though I have some smaller lenses. The three lenses and body carry really well in a Moment 10L sling. Also have Sigma I-series lenses and have tried out the 65/2 and 90/2.8 as a substitute for an 85. In the small G series they have the 24 and 40mm but nothing longer than 50mm which is too bad. What’s the lightest 85 or 90 mm you like?

A good alternative is a 100mm macro lens. It's a bit longer and slower (f2.8), but has the added versatility of performing great on portraits and close-up macros.

I got my 85 because of your original video. I do not regret it, the lens has been one of my favourites.

@PosetivityJunkie

6 ай бұрын

im about to go get one now lol

@LoganSLRLockwood

6 ай бұрын

@@PosetivityJunkie nice. It's an awesome lens

Watching this vid, making me feel nostalgia, like the first the OG 85mm vid you posted....

I was streetphotografing with a sigma 18-50 and sigma 56mm. i found the sigma 56mm more useful and beautiful than wider focal length.

I want to get one… I have been using the 135mm 1.8. I honestly think the 85mm will be my next lense. Only because some spots don’t allow the distance I need with the 135.

Equivalent to 150mm on 6x6cm. On a Hasselblad V series, the image size is 55x55mm, so for, say, a 10x8" print the negative area used is 55x44mm as opposed to 30x24mm on a 35mm negative/sensor, and 55:30 or 44:24 = 11:6. If you multiply 85mm by 11/6 you get 155.8mm.

85mm has always been my favourite focal length, and so many people call me crazy for it

I am 100% sold on the 85MM. Thank you for the video.

i had the batis 85 when it came out and it was fab then i got a 135gm even though i have the 85mm batis still i generally still head to the 135 most of the time.

@DCMedien

7 ай бұрын

Same here, the 135gm is magical

Im more into photography like birthday events etc. Should i pick sony 85mm 1.8?

Amazing video. I am your number one fan from Kenya and I bought a Sony 85mm lens two weeks ago. But it is disappointing me, the lens focal point seems not to be in line or it is back focusing. When shooting at even f4 the face is in focus and the feet of a subject are out of focus as the focus just fall behind the subject. Have you ever experienced something of this kind? Please clarify. I AM USING A CROP SENSOR

I got a zeiss baits 85mm for a good price and I love it. But I’m using aspc at the moment, so I guess I gotta pick up a full frame (any excuse to get more gear, haha)

I still have fond memories of Zeiss lenses. But, they were replaced with my Sony GM lenses years ago. I understand that there will be a new 85mm GM II released this year. If it's a smaller lighter version of the current 85mm GM, I'll definitely be interested.

❤❤the much awaited street guide

Back in the day i used my Nikon D70/D80 with a 50mm f1.8D on everything. Such a cheap and small lens. (about 85mm with the crop factor)

Just picked up the Sony 85mm 1.8 for $380 after taxes on eBay. What a deal!

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Damn!! That is a good deal!!

hello , thx for this video , wanted to ask if its also depends on camera? if i have canon 6d can i use this lens and got the same effects , thank you

Love the 85mm length for portraits and cars! What about moving up to 105mm? Do you think the weight is too much for the extra 20mm?

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

For me personally, if we are talking about the sigma 1.4 version specifically, then it’s not worth it because of the weight

My 85mm lives on my camera...... It is by far my absolute favorite lense!

Haha! Thought I ordered 50mm lens and I got an 85mm. Was a bit disappointed but when I started using it, started to love it.🤙🏼

@careylymanjones

7 ай бұрын

It's a nice focal length. Especially, if you pair it with a 24mm. 24mm for the establishing shot, 85mm to highlight details.

I use a Sony a6400. I got the Sigma 16-50mm f2.8 because I don't really shoot a lot landscape photos but I still need a wide angle for shooting in narrow cities and places. I'm considering getting a telephoto lens. Will there be a big difference between the 50mm max focal length of the Sigma 16-50mm to that of, say, the Sigma 56mm or the Sony Zeiss 55mm?

Great advice!

Was just debating buying an 85 to complement my new 1635 GM II unnecessary purchase for my upcoming trip to Japan. You’ve convinced me.

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

I was thinking about making a video on that exact combo... SO YOU'RE GOOD TO GO!

@smlhtr

7 ай бұрын

@@JasonVong the real question is, is it good enough to replace the legendary 24/85 Jason Vong Wombo Combo? (I used the 24/50 combo for most of my travel in the last 10 years)

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

@@smlhtr BRO YOU KNOW THE WOMBO COMBO?! The 16-35mm is a gem for the wider focal lengths so I would say it's not a bad tradeoff from the 24GM

@smlhtr

7 ай бұрын

@@JasonVong it was my preferred combo for a while after I watched your video, but I went back to my 24GM/Loxia 50 (now replaced by the 50mm 2.5 G) because I had borrowed the 85 from someone and had to return it. I have since debated picking up the GM or the Batis but given Sony is just churning out GM II lenses, I’m expecting a refresh of the 85 1.8 (G optics Sony, please!) or 1.4 soon. It’ll pair nicely with the 16-35.

the shot @3:26 is amazing

I was about to get the APSC Sigma 23 mm but now the Sigma 56 mm seems more appealing! Any advice, Jason? I already have the Sigma 18-50 mm but it isn't the best in low light...

Hi I have a Sony a6100 (APSC), so when you talk in your video about all the cool things about the 85mm you refer to a 50mm 1.8 on a APSC camera right ? Or you are talking exclusively about the “ 85mm lens ” that will give a 127mm on APSC? Always have the same question when see videos talking about some lens , because I don’t know if I had to buy “that” specific lens or if I had to buy the “equivalent lens” (in this case the 50mm 1.8)

Wait WHAT, you AND the professor were in my hometown?! AND I MISSED IT?

I use the Sigma 85 1.4 on my GFX 100 II. AMAZIIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGG!!!!!

Hey Jason, I watch your camera videos very often and last time I bought A6400 by watching your review. I have question - I mostly make yoga and fitness videos by a6400 but want to improve quality. to record yoga and fitness videos where camera is all the time on tripod, what camera settings and lenses you will recommend. If you reply or make a video on this topic, will be highly helpful for many. looking forward for your help.

Yesterday I bought the Samyang 75mm f1.8, but I think all the lessons apply! It’s much smaller than either 85s but the autofocus is a little slow.

@careylymanjones

7 ай бұрын

The Samyang 75mm f/1.8 is a decent lens. It's affordable, compact and light, and the image quality is good.

For me, the 85mm focal length is a great lens on full-frame cameras for portraits, street, landscapes, reportage, and sports (basketball and boxing). I have owned two 85mm lenses. In 1969, the 85mm f/1.8 manual focus was the second lens I purchased for my Nikon F SLR. The 35mm f/2 was my first lens. In 2016, I upgraded to an 85mm f/1.4 auto focus.

This video comes at the right moment!! :) I've been flirting for years with the 85mm, and now I have a great offer of the Sony FE85 f1.8 I just can't seem to refuse. I know from various clips that this lens is a great choice and fares pretty well against it's competition from Samyang, Sigma and even the Sony 85 GM. Maybe someone has an updated comment to make on the many choices there are in the 85mm field, especially now the Sony FE85 f1.8? Thank you ;)

I agree. But I am still waiting for the sony 85mm 1.2 gm. would be great in apsc mode as well, almost 130mm 1.8. :)

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

I don't think it's coming out this year as we all have hoped... 😭

Another great video! Love it! Peace!

Encourages me to use my Sony 90 mm F2.8 macro lens for portrait and street photography. Yeah, it is not as fast as an 85 mm F1.8, but worth a try I guess.. btw, did you record this in Amsterdam (it is the Netherlands for sure) 🙂...?

I got a Sigma 85mm dg dn f1.4 ART, Nikkor 85mm f1.4 AIS and Helios 40-2c 85mm f1.5.... hope that's enough Jason?

Love your work and all you do. Would like your thoughts. Found OPEN BOX Sony - G Master FE 85 mm F1.4 GM Full-Frame E-Mount Mid-range Telephoto Lens for $800 at BestBuy that I reserved and planning on picking up on road trip next week. Providing background, I started early this year filming for my youth street soccer and film content creator journey. Have Sigma 16mm F1.4, Sigma 56mm F1.4, DJI RS3 Mini, and DJI Mini 3 Pro. Lots to learn, but going on road trip across US (coast to coast) and would like recommendation. GMaster seems like steal, but thinking there are better options such as 24-70mm f/2.8 Art DG DN for Sony E-Mount or Tamron - 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount for options with stabilization. Amateur into videography and editing...and thinking of heading towards getting more serious (was asked to do wedding recently...just posted). Thoughts? Recommendations?

@jasonvong whats your thoughts on 135mm? can you do a video on 135 mm please!

hello my friend how are you, thank you for your information. I have a question about the lens adapter. I switched the Nikon D850 full frem camera to a Sony A7iv. My question is, which lens adapter may i use for my new Sony a7iv with Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Nikon. do you have any information about the adapter?

My whole work is done with a 35 & 85mm 1.8 there's no better focal length, I love 35 more cuz it let's me gets close to subjects & be more personal with the shots

We Do ? WE Who’s We ? 😂great video guys make a awesome Duo

Nice video as always. Do you think Sony will release a new version of 85 F1.8 on a G class lens with Weather Sealed Gasket and IRIS Lock.. it’s been almost 7 years since released date of February 7, 2017.. Still waiting…

amazing videos!

Jooooo Amsterdam mentioned!!!

What cam would you recon for the 85 lens

WTB 85mm F1.2 gmii

I like the 35or 21 better for landscaping,street with wide opening

I watched the original one and i dont regret it one bit. Best lens ever

I have a question, i got the 70-200 gm2 and i love ot but i want more zoom maybe little bit birds and surf , landscape and just basically more zoom , would you suggest me to get the telex2 or to get the 100-400 maybe with the 1.4 tele

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Get the 2x tele in the meantime. Sony might make a 100-400 GM II that will be lighter. Just a matter of when. In the mean time the teleconverter will tie us over!

Until recently I used my Sony A7RIV in APSC mode with the Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8 ZA, but it is just not the same as a 85mm on full frame, so now I got the Zeiss Batis Sonnar 85mm 1.8 used for 555 US$ in a very good condition. I also use Macro Lenses for portraits (and many other kind of photography), 60mm, 65mm and 110mm Macro Lenses and I have the Sony 135mm 1.8 GM. The Zeiss Batis Sonnar 85mm 1.8 is light weight and easy to handle, a very good Lens, remember it have optical stabilizer if your Camera does not have built-in stabilizer.

@careylymanjones

7 ай бұрын

APS-C will not get the same bokeh as even an 85mm f/1.8, on a full-frame body. There is no 85mm equivalent lens currently in production that can match the bokeh. Not even the Sigma 56mm f/1.4.

@cameraprepper7938

7 ай бұрын

@@careylymanjones I know, but I do not like the modern use of "bokeh", it is too much misunderstood. If I really want to compress a photo, then I use my Sony 135mm 1.8 GM !

85MM F1.4 or 1.8 is the best?

85mm is an underrated performer! But whats your thoughts of a 135mm in comparison, considering if its mostly street/travel/cityscape photography?

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

I love both but 85mm is more flexible. 135mm offers a lot of what I'm praising the 85mm for but it is definitely way tighter in comparison so if finding long enough distance to get the shot is difficult, it might not be an ideal choice. However, I travel with the 135mm VS 70-200 so I can recommend highly for travel!

Jason, I shoot with the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8. Thoughts on getting an 85 prime vs getting something wider than 35? Thanks!

@scottlee4664

7 ай бұрын

24mm gm

I use the Sigma 85mm 1.4 on my a6600, its mad tight, but the pictures are amazing haha

@gabrielfernandomagno1117

7 ай бұрын

Considering this. Do you have a portfolio online where I can see sample photos taken with an 85mm on an APS-C camera?

Hey Jason. its an intimate and very personal question...I know i know but when you shoot your shot do you do it raw or do you you use a Vongdom tehehehe. come on!! J-DOG this is definitely your style oh humor . wanted to say hi and subscribe and say how much I love videos, your vibe and jokiness.quick question what is the SHARPEST wide angle prime lense you can buy for a Sony and I mean soo sharp it hurts? whats the number one?. I am about to spank down some cash and I don't wanna get the wrong one. Im looking at Sony 20mm f1.8 Sony 14mm f1.8 and the Viltrox 16mm 1.8. keep it mega and keep it pickle my friend.

What about the 90mm Sony macro?

I still don’t know if i should pick the sony 85mm 1.8 or the samyang 85mm 1.4. I want to shoot video’s as well, and want to be able to shoot at night.

Wow I didn't know you were in Amsterdam? Hopefully you guys did enjoy my city

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Loved it!!

If I have a zoomable lens thats 24mm to 70mm, would it make a big difference with a 85mm?

Now I am curious of all the opposite. How does a 135mm on a medium frame looks like since it would be wider than full frame

If you go japan again for travel only 2 lens which one will you choose? 20-70 24-105 16-35 17-50 or 35-150 plus 85mm. Thanks

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

16-35 and 85!

Do you think I should upgrade from the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE Sony E Lens? I am still really liking this lens but it's been a couple of years now.

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

What would be your reason to switch? If it’s for performance and IQ, then I would wait for Sony’s next 85 GM

I have a question. Suppose I'm using sony 55-210 lens. If I zoom in to 85mm on that lens, will I get similar result to the 85mm clocktower shot show in this video? Or will it still be like 35mm (that is smaller backgrounds)?

@careylymanjones

7 ай бұрын

It should look much the same. The 85mm prime lens will have a faster aperture, allowing more flexibility for using selective focus, i.e. blurring out a background. It will also work better in low light. But the angle of view will be the same, and the compression of foreground and background will be the same.

last night i started watching ur video on the 85mm from a few years ago, now this one uploaded 39 minumtes ago! is this a sign?! also would this be good for gym / car / and convention cosplay shots?thanks!

@JasonVong

7 ай бұрын

Yes to all! As long as you have the space in the gym and cons to back up and get the shot! haha

@PuReXtremeGaming

7 ай бұрын

@@JasonVong true. I did just order a 35 as I thought it'd be good for half body / face shots as well as full body shots but I'm not sure! Had to return the gm ii 24-70 as something was moving inside near the bottom sensor part (when tilting the lens) not sure if that's normal or not Now it's between a zeiss 55 zeiss 35 and sony 35. Or just a power zoom or 28-60 Sony kit lens, honestly not sure how good that one is tho! Appreciate the reply I always love watching your videos helps me simplify my stressful gear watching a bit more! Cheers

@PuReXtremeGaming

7 ай бұрын

@@JasonVong how hard would it be to stabilize video with an 85?