Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Opinion For Video

[@HarvVideoAudioStuff]

Enjoy guys!

[@mahakaal9977]

Is there an option/settings in Sony mirrorless cameras to get a linear focus response like there is in Panasonic?? I'm a film maker and I want a linear focus response for retakes. Focus by wire system is not good for manual focusing.

[@chosenideahandle]

I bought this lens on a recommendation from a photographer friend a few years ago. He told me I was making a mistake when I sold it, and after three months I ended up buying another one. I haven't found anything comparable (size, weight, results), so I'm happily stuck with it lol.

[@MrDixa987]

Sony FE 85 1.8 was one of the best lenses I used for photography. Definitely the best budget lens for those starting out.

[@chosenideahandle]

Personally I would disagree that it's the best "for those starting out", and say it's a lens for anyone (pro or not).

[@johnnybermudez]

Purchased recently and agree it's an absolute hell of a lens for the price. I use it on my FX3 and after I edit and grade, it looks amazing. Thanks for the review, I think this will help tons of shooters! Cheers brother 🍻

[@AashutoshSahu]

Hey, Harv! I saw your viral video titled (How To Avoid Noise In Your Video - My Most Asked Question Answered) which has 103K views. I liked this video a lot, after that I watched a lot of your videos and I think your video is addictive.

[@HarvVideoAudioStuff]

Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@AashutoshSahu]

@@HarvVideoAudioStuff You are very talented in your profession, but I'm sad because you are not getting the praise you deserve, I can see your talent. But why can't people see🙃

[@andrewtaylor5103]

Focus hold button useful functions are peaking on/off or display on/off. Both so you can quickly get a look at the shot without all the data or peaking getting in the way

[@Ovsani]

Thank you for this tip.

[@_rhapsodist]

one of my absolute favourite lenses on e-mount, the AF is actually faster for photos and smoother for video than the GM

[@paulsalonikas3625]

I purchase this lens a week ago and i love it. Nice video, but, i love the guitar playing!

[@KarimTheilgaard]

I use this lense for video and photography all the time. Bought it second hand and very much worth it!

[@bernardomoreira7144]

also bought it in 2 hands, the focus ring when using it in manual focus makes a noise like a click too?

[@programmer1356]

I love your diminishing returns tip to show pictures from the lenses. I've only just started photography and this is my only lens so I'm glad it gets a thumbs up from you.

[@martingreenberg870]

All that matters is that you give this lens a 👍 thumbs up. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@vi-dor]

Hi Harv, thanks agin for great video! I have this lens for almost 5 years, still in LOVE in that lens and taking it everywhere I go ;)

[@alexiliakis]

The main difference from the filmmaking perspective my friend is the linear manual focus. I know, autofocus is the way to go for most of the times, BUT: on 85s and 50s, but specially 85mm lenses, the character and style of the shooter comes with manual focus use. That’s what I believe and experienced through my years as a videographer. And modern lenses, GMs as well, have a focus by wire instead of true linear focus motor making manual focus impossible. GMs though (at least 50, 85 and 135) fixing that and manual focus can be properly pulled no matter the speed. So nor the build quality or the sharpness is the key difference. The linear focus is. 👍

[@martingreenberg870]

Size. Weight. Co$T. It isn’t only video guys that appreciate these differences. I am a street photographer and favor 35 & 50mm focal lengths. I just purchased the A7C. My 1st full frame and Sony camera. After purchasing the 35/1.8 I’ve been watching Professor Hines advocating this lens for street photography. I returned from taking an excellent & fun video class at GLIP last night and my 85/1.8 was waiting for me from MPB. Maybe I’ll turn into a video guy. Professor Hines does both with this lens. As I’m using a small body, the 85/1.4 makes no sense for me. I don’t know if there is a discernible difference between the image quality of these lenses. If there is, I’m willing to choose the 85/1.8 because of its diminished weight, size, and cost. Thank you for this video. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@gedreeves]

Hey Harv! I hadn't ever really utilized the focus hold button on any of my lenses, so on my FX3 I've changed it to a quick access for my IBIS! Tends to save me a little bit of time each shoot!

[@CineFitRaVeN]

Very nicely done video buddy, couldn't have subscribed any quicker! I own the 85mm 1.8, and I have some friends which mostly use the 85 1.4, I've noticed the focusing is a bit slower than the 1.8, especially once you get closer to the camera. Great job! 💪😊👌

[@mobilesecure]

Oooh, what a channel, what a find👍👍👍👍Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I was choosing between Canon r6m2 and Sony A7m4, I will take the sony.... Please suggest the top portrait lens (budget is unlimited) with the most gorgeous blurred background. And the second lens for shooting 4k travel video with the maximum possible quality and the minimum possible weight, that would for a day of walking around new cities shoulder and back said thank you)))

[@PhotoTrekr]

I've owned this lens a couple of times. And I compared the 85mm 1.8 to the 85mm GM which I also owned. Very little difference. So, since I want to start shooting primes again, I've ordered the 85mm 1.8 again. Great lens for the price, imo.

[@sanderforpresident]

Long time viewer dropping a comment for some good ol engagement for the youtube skynet thingy. Love this lens. Got it a few years ago. Plenty CA wide open but corrected in photos, but it stands out in videos. Fine stopped down a stop though. With the a7iv focus breathing compensation is a cool thing. Can’t recommend the lens enough, always with me. I don’t think if feels plasticy. Then again ive never even held a GM so.

[@bryanbuff]

IMO, this lens is 95% as good as the GM and maybe better in some ways. But it’s $1200 cheaper, and significantly lighter and smaller. It’s a must buy.

[@funlols_com]

love that Sony 85mm f1.8

[@tcurdt]

I love the lens - for photography. For video the focus breathing is a big downer. But switching it out just for that is - hard.

[@tombrossard435]

Great video mate! I use the hold button when I shoot doggos, one pic with owner and lead, one without to merge in photoshop. But never for the dark arts of video 🤣

[@James-Moore]

Great video! Thanks. I noticed you shot some footage in Frome, this is just down the road from me :)

[@HarvVideoAudioStuff]

Well spotted! I’m due to move to Frome by the end of 22 👍🏻

[@JonniArmani]

What about the linear motor shake when it’s off “Re: Sony 85mm f/1.8 clicking noise when off Jul 19, 2021 That is normal for voice coil linear drives. The focus elements move via electro-magnet coils just like a standard speaker. When there is no power they can slide freely. The sensor stabilization system in the camera uses them too. I wouldn't recommend shaking the camera that hard or the lens with the power off. The FE 85 F1.8 has two of them that work together. The fastest focusing lenses tend to use these. There are other focusing motors that don't slide freely without power.”

[@mousse4444]

Hi Harv, have this lens and I love it. Also the price is damn good for what you get.

[@karraporter1241]

loved the “windy“ discussion 😂

[@khaledsamra2500]

Hello, I have a question, please I have this lens, but I have trouble taking sharp pictures when I shoot in the vertical position, in the horizontal position I don't have any problem, the pictures come out sharp even with a shutter that is not very fast, but even with a very fast shutter and steady hand, they don't appear sharp in the vertical pictures, can you give us your impression about this? thank you

[@igoryudnikov6198]

Some people say Sigma 85 1.4 dg dn outperforms even GM lens. I can say it is super sharp, with beautiful bokeh and without any CA. I shot even sport events with it. But it’s focus breathing is huge. And because of it it is hard to use it for video

[@tristanturner]

I literally was just searching for an 85m video lens on KZbin.

[@HarvVideoAudioStuff]

Yes! Glad I could help :)

[@Bo_Hazem]

Seems like I will end up buying it anyway. Having a weather sealing gasket was a surprise as most others said it doesn't which put it off my radar a bit. For portrait I think I'll start with Samyang 135mm AF f/1.8 first.

[@ogorriz]

Hi, just to comment an important thing for videographers. I cannot activate breathing compensation, neither Sony has this lens in their list of focus breathing compensation in their website. It does work in the 1.4 version. Salud

[@docblog_official]

Heard it has some issues when working with a follow focus, is it true? The problem is in focus ring or something

[@mattgray9297]

This is always by b-cam glass for testimonials. Incredible value.

[@timpanic]

I use a Zeiss Contax 85 1.4. Heavy CAs but the picture is magical. Still can not find a lens in this price range beside grading up to the GMs.

[@bernardomoreira7144]

I just bought it in 2 hands, the focus ring when using it in manual focus makes a noise like a click too?

[@alexhiguera8753]

how does it handle in an a6300 photo and video?

[@HarvVideoAudioStuff]

It would be great, albeit fairly long with the crop factor!

[@adeol7]

Great vid dude - quick q; i have a sony A6400 which doesn't have IS. Would this lens still be okay to purchase without having any image stabilizer? Thanks in advance.

[@Kirinji1kirinji]

I don't know if you've already bought it, but I would suggest considering the Zeiss Batis 85mm, too, which has OIS built-in. I just rented one for wedding video shoot last week and its OIS worked flawlessly with my FS5 (no IBIS, Super 35 sensor, roughly equal to APS) on a monopod! One caveat is the long focus throw and non-textured focus ring.

[@Lizestechreviews]

Id describe this lens as very buttery smooth experience. Where as the Sony 55mm 1.8 is a very sharp quick experience.

[@adityabarik]

Can i use this in my sony zve10

[@DrWasim]

I love it!

Now this lens has received breathing compensation support. Maybe you'd like to try it :)

[@thegreatestlight1]

Not the old porsche lens comparison 😁

[@HarvVideoAudioStuff]

😅

[@clifftotten7609]

A big chunk of Tamron is owned by Sony. Tamron also makes some of Sony's lenses. Tamron doesn't make an 85mm prime,....prolly because Sony said: "Nope"...... ;-)

[@chosenideahandle]

Sony owns 12.07% of Tamron, so Sony likely has no say at all. I wouldn't be surprised if their help with AF is some leverage Sony has over Tamron, (since it's so good). Tamron currently looks to only be interested in zooms anyway, and it seems it has paid off.

[@danielcovita9060]

Another giveaway?

[@RideToTheSun1]

No you did NOT go Porsche analogy. You probably lost a few subs on that comparison😅😅😅

[@HarvVideoAudioStuff]

Ha ha, first thing that came to mind 😂

[@Chris-ey7zy]

This lens is meh. Sorry but I owned this and the Zeiss way blows it away. This lens is insanely plastic and will break easily if you drop it on carpet. I know I did. And this inside is so hollow. I took it apart and repaired the lens autofocus after it broke. I didn’t trust this so bought the more solid sharper and prettier Zeiss Batis.

[@chosenideahandle]

It certainly doesn't blow it away. If you look at the DXO mark tests the Sony actually beat the Batis. Unless you really need the stabilization it's a bit of a waste. What is a prettier lens is subjective of course, but the metal focus ring on the Sony is more practical if you shoot in inclement weather. The AF is just as easily broken in the Batis BTW.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

@@chosenideahandle DXO? Really. Look with your eyes. You Nerd photographers suck. Honestly photography is an art if you can’t see the difference with your eyes then you are blind. The Zeiss has its own look and it’s way cleaner. Look at the color , sharpness and the unique look Zeiss has not to mention consistency between lenses plus build quality. Taking photos is an art. Maybe you should learn how to look and critique art and what looks pretty to actually judge one lens from another not some Goofy Chart

[@funlols_com]

love that Sony 85mm f1.8 its Smaller, Lighter, Has Blazing fast focus, Its Sharper, Super fast eye detect, Faster auto focus . Sony 85 f1.8 has (Double Linear auto focus motor) the GM has (Single linear super sonic wave motor) also the Sony 85mm f1.8 is faster focusing in video :) "at the moment its cheaper... its just the dogs! Bol****s! :) if you get any purple fringing (Sounds like a nasty disease Ha) its a click in Lightroom or ps "gone" :D. Also there is colour fringing on the GM lens also :/ Its just more expensive colour fringing.