Sony GM 50mm f1.4 Review at a Portrait Photoshoot

[@juliatrotti]

All photos edited with my new Earthy Lightroom Preset Pack: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets#/earthy-lightroom-preset-pack/ Thanks for watching!

[@harryvuemedia]

Great video Julia Trotti! Definitely the best three 50mm lenses to get are not Sigma Art 50mm F1.4, Sony GM 50mm F/1.2 and now this GM 50mm F1.4. I don't even recommend the Zeiss 50mm at all as that lens is too outdated and too slow. It was great for its times back in 2014 but today, its just not worth the price tag. I'm looking forward to picking up this cheaper alternative 50mm F1.4 as i do not care too much about having F1.2. Yes, the bokeh will be even more creamier, but i rarely capture photographs or videos at F1.2.

[@imarker1]

Thank you for the comparison to the 50mm Zeiss, which I own. It was a very helpful benchmark in this video!

[@marike1100]

If you trust the Lenstip test, this new 50mm f/1.4 produces record breaking resolution for FE mount. Don’t know how Sony did it but pack up your old double gauss design 50s. Well done.

[@book.richhitz]

Love these videos!!! “HEY EVERYONE” gets me everytime! 🙏🏽

[@kevinrtres]

I second that 50mm f/1.8 G lens - to fit in with the other existing G options!

[@Pablomache]

Great review as always Julia. This new GM looks great but it's refreshing to also see the bad points of this lens as well as not trashing the Zeiss, as many others have here in their reviews of this new GM, & recent Sigma 50mm.

[@gavinfulton1361]

always good to have more lens options! I'm glad 50's are making a bit of a comeback, as I feel like that focal length fell out of popularity until not too long ago. These photos are great, and Olya crushed the model game. I like that her hair played a role in pushing the lens further, which was nice to see examples of. Shame about video stuff, but it looked great and not super noticeable in the provided clips. I personally won't be making any leaps towards this lens, as I'm sticking with my Sony Zeiss 55 1.8 that's honestly still really really incredible, and I feel is a great, less expensive alternative to this guy. It doesn't have the aperture ring... or any buttons on it, so usability can be tricky in some situations, but it's still a beast.

[@Tugela60]

It's a beast, as in like riding a wild bucking bronco?

[@seanbowen4429]

Cheers for the review. Always love the images you create with your models!

[@The_Essential_Light]

If you set the eye auto focus to either the right or left eye and not to auto, you will get more in focus shots. I had my A7RV set to auto eye focus and in a studio environment I was having more than half of the photos out of focus.

[@BrandonWoelfel]

Love these shots😍

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you! Your new studio work has been so amazing, it's inspiring me to maybe get back into a studio!!

[@dusty_burkhalter]

Great video as always. Really torn between this lens and the 35 GM. I already have a 70-200 2.8 and the 20-70 f4, just need something with a wider aperture the the wider range.

[@kevinrtres]

I know this is a year later - just wanted to know if you experimented with AF settings to see if it made any difference?

[@MedikationYT]

Love this lens! So much im getting another one for my second camera angle for the podcast content

[@sampressley4371]

I'll be keeping an eye on the used market for the Zeiss 50mm 1.4 lol Thanks for another great video

[@Solarfactor]

I got one like new for £500 less than retail with Wex. Good luck in your search. You'll love it.

[@julianmclean3869]

Many thanks for posting Julia; I was actually more interested in your comments regards the weight of the lens; regardless of quality outcomes; if the lens is heavy it can detract from the photo shoot over a period of time / day filming; also , it looks like you hold the Camera the same way I do which is contrary to the recommended way !!!

[@manojpr8206]

Great review as always Julia ! Would you mind sharing how do you capture/record camera screen at the same time ?

[@ch3m1c]

I would like to see Sony 50mm F1.8 G. I'm currently using Sony 50mm F2.5 G with my A7C and loving the form factor and quality of it 🥰

[@adilsonfranciscopataca8056]

Always is good to see yours videos, thank you so much to share with us.

[@saifelsadat5976]

Hey there Julia! I've been following you for the last 8 years and you taught me pretty much everything, for which i wanted to say thank u

[@angelamaloney4871]

I’m curious why you are using the mechanical shutter?

[@robertleidner9703]

as a wedding photographer I think 1.4 is the sweet spot. Not crazy heavy but still plenty of bokeh!

[@OBrandt-i5c]

For a 50, 35 and 85, f/1.4 is certainly the sweet-spot. For a 135, f/2 is the sweet-spot. Pushing f/1.2 in the 35/50/85 and f/1.8 in the 135 is more showing off than for any real benefit, IMHO.

[@mingoelevaf]

thanks. What is that leather camera strap?

[@imadwardeh4357]

Your photos are so beautiful and you are truly amazing

[@untamedsensei]

Thanks for all your photography videos, love them!

[@davetv8171]

I use the 50 1.2 for everything and even more so than my 70-200 GMII. They work great on the A7RV/A1 and just as good on the z9.

[@pkennethv]

Are you using the Megadap Sony E to Nikon Z autofocus adapter for the Z9?

[@davetv8171]

@@pkennethv yes. No problems yet. Have you tried it?

[@pkennethv]

@@davetv8171 I have not, but am very much considering it specifically to use the 50mm 1.2 GM and/or the Sony-Zeiss 55mm 1.8 with the Z9!

[@davetv8171]

@@pkennethv so far have used the 50 1.2 with it several times and no problems. With the 70-200 GMII, it’s fabulous as well, probably sharper than the Z equivalent but there’s slight lens mount play and have had an error message pop up saying to hit shutter release or something but then it goes away. It’s only happened a couple times. Never had any issues with the 50 though.

[@pkennethv]

@@davetv8171 I appreciate the info, thank you!

[@gundamaction1201]

Thank you for the high quality review as always! I think the new GM lens handle skin tone better than the zeiss

[@sternschnupper]

i think the real question is how does it stick up against the 55mm f1.8 - that's still a great lens, a lot smaller and lighter, also a lot cheaper nowadays. also i see no use of a 50mm 1.8 G lens, because of the great 55/1.8 ;)

[@andreichekaev]

Thank you for video! Also please can you tell me, what do you think about Sony Zeiss 55 f1.8???

[@marieschaller4560]

Hi Julia! I have watched several of your portrait videos (as well as others, to be honest), and I am missing one very important aspect to shooting portraits at such a wide aperature. That is, HOW do you get all of your subject in focus, and not just their eyes, or whatever body part is closest to the lens?! I have struggled with this! When shooting this wide, what focus area setting do you use? Im am guessing that is the aspect no one mentions. Thanks Julia!

[@taylorhickman84]

If you are shooting @ 1.4, I believe the best way to increase the DOF would be to back away from your subject.

[@firpofutbol]

Love your reviews, they play a key role in my lens selection process. In close ups the difference between this lens and the GM f1.2 is marginal. However, I would've liked to have seen more full body images. Perhaps in a future comparison of this lens with its competition we can see as many full body images as close ups.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy my reviews! It's hard to find a lot of good comparison photos when the images were taken on different days unfortunately. I would definitely be up for doing a dedicated comparison video though, I will work on that in the near future.

[@bruceinmyheart]

Curious as to how much price gap between this and the SEL50F12GM 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Canarygraph]

@@juliatrotti That would be awesome

[@devilangel4655]

I love the 1.4 aperture❤️

[@MarkG998]

When you're doing portrait photography like this, what are the settings on your camera, particularly for your focus mode?

[@albertogvphoto]

Hi Julia If you had the opportunity to get two of these lenses, which one would you choose and why? Thanks for your work I love it!!!! SONY GM 50MM 1.2 SONY GM 50MM 1.4 SIGMA 35MM 1.4 DGDN

[@rubenramirez8241]

Hi Julia. Between the GM 50 1.4 and the Sigma 50 1.4 DG DN (new one) which one would you buy for your personal work?

[@withoutpassid]

Excellent review, Julia. Does the GM had the 3D rendering like the Zeiss. Set aside the sharpness and AF speed, which one has better rendering to your preference? Thanks.

[@rlclark50]

Even more than a 85 f/1.2 GM, I hope they update the 85 f/1.4 GM with 2 XD linear focus motors and new glass/form factor. For the price, that lens just doesn't cut the mustard, especially with the GM label.

[@user-jo8nj]

great video, fantastic model and photos!

[@NataliiaBlessingheart]

Hi, Julia! Thank you for your videos, love them watching! Can I ask you something (like a creamy bokeh-loving person 😊)? I have this question (an idea) stuck in my head, that I can't answer for myself even after watching dozens of lens reviews on KZbin 😅: what if i could skip 85mm f/1.4 lens and go instead in crop mode on A7RV with 50mm f1.2 gm and have same creamy-creamy bokeh (one lens working for two strategy😎)? How would the images look like at 75mm from 50mm lens in crop mode compared to a normal ones in full mode from 85 mm f1.4 lens? And also would be the 1.2 50mm gm lens much better in this case than the 1.4 50mm gm or not (especially for outdoors nature shooting, where the background is to busy when it is not a headshot)? Should I go with a heavier and more expensive 50mm 1.2 gm lens for these two reasons or the 1.4 gm would be doing same good job as 1.2 and I'll barely see the difference between them? Would be so grateful if you could answer and say your opinion on this (or even show in a short video maybe)! Thank you in advance ❤!

[@Chow0012]

50mm 1.2 in crop mode would be roughly like 75mm f1.8 and the 50mm 1.4 would be like 75mm f2

[@chp438]

Hey what about to compare the GM f1.4 lenses and sigma 50mm 1.4 art, could you make a video ? 😅🥹

[@Ftravelers]

Are you using any filters on the len? Great video by the way

[@aboynamedjamil]

Are you just using screen recording of Imaging Edge app?

[@frankc.9853]

Very nice lens and great work!

[@alvinbartolome1239]

How does this compare with the SONY. Zeiss 55/1.8?

They have to take my GM 50mm 1.2 from my cold dead hands. I love this Lense so much....

[@juliatrotti]

Bahaha it's a great lens, I agree!

[@jyangphotoatx]

I actually will like to see if you could compare this with the Samyang 50 1.4 ii 🙏

[@juliatrotti]

I didn't have a great time with that 50 in case you haven't seen my review about it! I would rather compare this to the new Sigma I think would be a more fair comparison :)

[@jyangphotoatx]

@@juliatrotti that will be fantastic too!

[@laiyanlin]

Hello, may I ask you how did recorded your camera screen ?

[@ItsEzlan]

How do you achieve recording EVF/Screen?

[@21Virtues]

were you shooting in manual or aperture priority or shutter?

[@KS_Films]

Thank you Julia!! this is so useful and this is the lens im going to buy defo!!

[@utkarshbhavare2865]

Great details!!! Question- Did you use a ND filter?

[@Gaming360-m5l]

in every video she just nailed it , loving her❤❤❤🥺🥺❤❤❤

[@tmonkeypunch]

Interesting insight on the autofocus. 🤔

[@Mulokaj]

The questions is: is this glas better as the zeiss 55mm f1.8 which you will find under 500 euro? I dont think so. Sony´s camera got such a good iso performance that you dont need more than the f1.8 of the zeiss + its lighter and smaller.

[@lightsarelow6455]

Tbh I’d honestly pick this over the 50mm 1.2 for the form factor alone.

[@bryanbuff]

And $ lol

[@stefanusadrian8398]

what do you think about zeiss fe 55mm compared to this lens?

[@juliatrotti]

That 55mm is still my favourite budget friendly option for a 50mm for Sony! I have one video about it on my channel, it's the Sony A7C POV style photoshoot behind the scenes video if you wanted to watch. It's not so much a review, but I still share all the unedited photos.

[@stefanusadrian8398]

@@juliatrotti i have 55mm and thinking to upgrade for 50mm f1.4 gm. I wonder is it worth it since 55mm has already good lens

[@adden2242]

GMaster lens are soo expensive, but the photos are just too good!!

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Just did a shoot with the 50 1.2 yesterday haha

[@zuka010]

How do you set about MAX ISO? 3200?

[@PaulinaBePhoto]

I am a big fan of Sigma glasses, is possible to make a compare this lens vs sigma 50mm ? ;) Also, I wonder how do you capture this video in a corner during the shooting, do you have abt extra ring between lens and body or is there any special option in sony cameras?

[@cptmuffy]

I'm always looking forward to your review of new Sony lenses 👍

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@edugiselle1]

You think is better than the 85mm f1.4?

[@MarceloFernandez1967]

Would you like to see a Trotti’s “Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Review at a Portrait Photoshoot” video? It’s considered the best lens ever released by Canon 😁

[@PRESENT-IN-CHANGE]

Where did you buy the leather strap?❤

[@OleYoule]

Amazon 😂

[@juliatrotti]

They are called the Moneymakers from Holdfast Gear

[@PRESENT-IN-CHANGE]

Thank u very much julia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SergiSanchezGomez]

Where did you buy the strap for the camera?

[@juliatrotti]

They are called the Moneymakers from Holdfast Gear

[@abhikaulavkar]

I feel this Lens is better for video.....soft & even tone element character lens 👍

[@Loth-n1v]

50 1.2 for me is king but if I’m on a budget I’d definitely recommend this one instead!

[@momovalencia1]

For a budget 50mm , I'd rather go with the new Sigma 1.4.

[@Bathingwookie]

@@momovalencia1pulling focus on a sigma lens 🤮

[@Sエイちゃん]

どんなクリエイティブスタイル(creative style)使って、どんなホワイトバランス(white balance)使ってるのかな？

[@Snerkler1]

Sony are doing a great job with their GM lenses, that being said I'm not a fan of the cats eye bokeh at the edge of the frame and prefer the way the Zeiss renders the bokeh.

[@jonathanalfred9847]

I think allot of people are asking themselves if its worth paying an extra $450 dollars for this new GM over the just announced Sigma 50f1.4 Art lens that is just as good but weighs 144 grams more. Is the weight savings worth 450 dollars. And then another group of people are asking themselves if paying another $700 dollars to get the 50 f1.2 gm over the 50 f1.4 gm. For the slightest bit more blur and nicer boke balls. I saw a video showing the f1.2 shot at f1.4 and the bokhe balls were rounder then the 1.4 gm at f1.4. But the f1.2 is also 280 g heavier. So you reallly have to weigh your budget vs your priorities or wants. But any of the three lenses i mentioned are great glass. But there is a big difference between 850 and 1300 or 2000 dollars for very close to equal image quality.

[@pedrodiniz6083]

Exactly. I have the 24mm/85mm combo and I want a great 50mm so I can use a lot and leave the 85mm 1.4 sigma at home (have the riv so the crop is a valid option). Very difficult to justify the price differences but still havenˋT decided :)

[@damianbereza6901]

Thank you Julia for this comparison - Zeiss VS GM!:D

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Still saving for the rf50/1.2 but that bad boy is $2500.

[@Z3Chosen1]

UPDATE THIS VDIEO IS POSSIBLE WAS THE ISSUES SOLVED?

[@awesomephotographytaiwan]

Thanks for your unbiased review !

[@juliatrotti]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adonhd7]

Were you using nd filter for those photos or no ??

[@juliatrotti]

I don't have any filters on the lens during the photos I took! Only an ND filter for the video section at the end.

[@Adon77]

@@juliatrotti thank you sweetheart

[@eirikTP]

thanks for the review! looks like an awesome lens. btw u r the only photographer on youtube that pronounces Bokeh correctly.

[@chelseajessica9176]

What do you think about it do you like it more then your 35mm on your full frame? I have the 35mm 1.4 and I just keep thinking about the 50mm 1.2 like I should have gotten it. My kit contains a 85 1.8 and a 105 2.8 macro

[@chelseajessica9176]

GM

[@juliatrotti]

I actually prefer using a 35mm focal length on full frame! A 50 is very versatile though, it just depends on the kind of work you're doing. I have a new series where I'm comparing focal lengths, I just uploaded the 24mm vs 35mm and next I will share 35mm vs 50mm where I'll dive into this topic more :)

[@dhrubo9140]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩💚

[@mikegriffin8043]

Another great video!

[@OBrandt-i5c]

I don’t dislike the fact that they had to introduce one MORE 50mm GM, but when that was done at the expense of NOT introducing a long overdue 85mm GM update, it certainly does not make me happy.

[@sskribbla]

I need a comparison between this and the new sigma 50mm 1.4

[@ryanrootphoto]

Watch the Gerald Undone review of this lens. He essentially breaks down the lab test vs real world difference between the two. Made me realize I’ll be saving half the cost (yep, half) for the Sigma.

[@roadrider_2771]

The shot at 1:04 is 🤌🥰

[@RWAquariumPages]

Great video. Love your content, although I'm not a Sony shooter yet, great review. Love all the images and the unbiased opinions

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, I appreciate it

[@manohargolla9622]

Thank you very nice ❤️

[@mannurkumar]

thanks for making the video.

[@KLOCinematics]

Ooooof came here from Gerald Undone and was hyped but this lens definitely looks like a downgrade from AF. I don't experience these issues from the 1.2 GM, I will definitely be sticking to that. The idea of a 50mm being lighter and smaller is great but the AF is King for me

[@andrickrosannoramos8338]

35mm GM or 50mm GM?

[@juliatrotti]

I just started a new series on my channel - I uploaded the first video 24mm vs 35mm for photography and the 35mm vs 50mm will be next where I'll dive into more detail about which focal length is good for which situation. My personal favourite focal length is 35mm though, I don't use 50mm that much anymore.

[@dannygrau2983]

Kick ass quality lens

[@draganmikki5688]

Great. Thank you.

[@toddcampbell305]

Think I preferred the Zeiss 🤷‍♂️

[@TheJadedFilmMaker]

bokkkkehhh 🐔

[@vivekbhandari5937]

Love From INDIA 🇮🇳

[@dscreation8631]

Me also

[@dayeah765caoni3]

@@dscreation8631love from Pakistan

[@_suhailra]

❣️

[@proplebb5858]

Ye toh tatti hein

[@moviesclip9483]

Me to

[@derzanpeltier]

imma still go with the sigma f1.4, this is a great lens but like sigma still can do for me just fine in my opinion

[@taylorhickman84]

in test shots the sigma appears to have more pleasant skin tones, has that been your experience?

[@dwightlooi]

I wish they would have made this SMALLER. I am at a point in my life when the money doesn't matter and I can buy whatever I like as far as this sort of gear goes. However, size and weight matters. It is just a HUGE step from the 1.8/55 to the 1.4/50. In fact, the 1.4/50 is not much smaller than the 1.2/50. I know that Sony is trying to replace all the ZA offerings with G/GM offerings. I really wish they had made the 1.4 about the size of the 1.8/55 length and barrel size wise, perhaps with a 55 filter instead of the 49mm. With the 1.4 being they way it is, I am packing the 55.

[@evrythingis1]

If you actually cared you would use the 50mm F1.8. Everyone always wants their lens to let in 50% more light without getting any bigger, you're just delusional enough to believe it's actually possible.

[@dwightlooi]

@@evrythingis1I do care and I use the 55/1.8.

[@jamesamoh7340]

Awesomely done. Sony is on fire right now. Can’t stop, won’t stop. I’m sticking to the 50mm 1.2 GM though. Haha 🙏

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and yeah it's pretty cool to see how much gear they are dropping. Can't wait to see next - I have my fingers crossed for an 85!

[@zapadakofflv8560]

I wanted a 50/1.2 GM. Then I held the 1.2 and 1.4 in my hand, looked at the test photos and the winner was clear, the 1.4 GM.

[@stupendously_creative]

Love your videos

[@jivanbhai2830]

I think Sony should make 85mm 1.2 Gm

[@ptdlg8698]

Might wait for the 1.2 to flood the used market and get one🎉

[@dennishumbla5431]

I think I would go for the Zeiss Planar 50 1.4 for the price and same quality. Zeiss was ahead of It's time i think.