THE BEST SONY LENS | A7iii + 85mm F1.4 G Master Lens Review

[@samcinematics]

So SOLD! Awesome video. Seems like a great combo for both stills and video. I love the cinematic look, the coloring, the ability to capture emotion, and the low light capabilities! Everything I'm looking for!

[@614Lyfe]

I have the 24 1.4 gm and after I got that I knew I needed the 85mm 1.4 GM. Just have to tell my self to pull the trigger lol. Great video might just be what i needed to see. Might be an early Hanukkah gift.

[@jalladin]

It is buhda brotha you're completely right, thanks for the review man! I didn't fully understand what the differences were in practicality but heard that each was specifically good for certain needs. I'm glad someone gave good visuals to go along with the info.

[@GreenLightLife1]

Dope, bro! Glad to hear the video was helpful. Thanks for checking it out!

[@rajvir_soin]

Are you from Kenya?

[@GreenLightLife1]

Me? Negative. I'm half japanese.

[@MarkHoltze]

Nice review. The 85 is really great, it's just keeps the human form in a more natural state, people and faces look weird wide angle. The Gmaster is amazing, really. It's almost crippingly expensive for many though. One thing to consider is vintage 85's. Carl Zeiss, Pentax Takumar, Canon FD lenses. Give you the same focal length and fast apertures at like a fraction of the cost. Cheap adapters as well, yes yo don't get the auto focus features, but with mirrorless it's not really an issue. $2000 lens vs a $250 option ;) Great video mate.

[@GreenLightLife1]

Thanks Mark. I definitely agree the price is steep but I really do believe you get what you pay for in this instance. That being said, those other lens options are very good. I’ve got a review coming out on the Zeiss Batis 85mm soon and it’s almost half the price. Maybe I’ll do a best lens for a certain budget series or something in the future.

[@joeyaltstudio]

This is the video I was looking for! Keep up the great work!

[@def5star]

Thanks. I just bought it and your video is the first i checked out. Truly amazing video and pictures. I feel like recording a short film now. lol

[@beaky84]

just bought this lens. seriouly, words cannot describe how great it really is.

[@pracquet]

Yes, this is a great lens. I've compared it to the Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8 which is another great lens. What favours the GM is the smoothness of the background blur, isolation of subject, and the extra light it allows into the camera at f1.4. What favours the Batis is the weight/size, the weather sealing seems better, focusing seems a tad faster, and the contrast, and colour rendering.

[@foxtowercommunications]

Have they fixed the AF noise on this lens yet? It was a going concern when this lens was first released. Seriously considering trading in my Sigma ART 85mm for this one. I like a review that covers the good, the bad and the ugly. There are known issues with the lens. This video posted over two years since its release in Feb. 2016, , it would be good to hear if the issues have been addressed, otherwise I am not sure what you're contributing to the ongoing conversation.

[@goddesseddog]

you need a mic

[@PuggySmalls]

Awesome review. Thankyou, you’ve helped me make my decision

[@bkkchu]

Just got this on eBay mainly inspired by your opinions from this video. Thank you.

[@GreenLightLife1]

You won’t regret it man. Such a good lens!

[@MomentChaser_NO]

great video! which ND filter did you use here on 85 1.4?

[@ajayjadejavisuals]

Fantastic review sir I really like your explanation

[@cbphotovideotips]

Great video... What profile are you shooting video in? I would also like to see a color grading or editing tutorial for the Sony A7 III.

[@travisandjonifilms]

love it! it's on my list for one of our next lenses!

[@GreenLightLife1]

It’s a beast! You’ll love it!

[@rajvir_soin]

Hey! Great vid. Man those colors are fire!! I wanted to ask if you were using autofocus at 3:10 and the spider scene. It seems sooooo fast!! please tell me it was autofocus!

[@GreenLightLife1]

Thanks bro! It was autofocus, yes. I did have the af set to "fast" in the menu though.

[@DavidWesson]

Bought this lens but the only drawback is that when I was taking shots at a wedding recently I had to stand quite far back for group shots as its obviously a prime lens (with no zoom) & as a result missed getting quite a few shots as a result in terms of cropping.I'd b interested to know your thoughts on how to get around this please.

[@evokestudioio]

Going from 2.8 to 1.4 is 2stops of light ;) Great video, great points

[@KainSwiss]

Nice channel and great insight into this lens

[@SAAMDogs]

Nice explanation of the differences. Helped me understand better. I agree crisp is the best way to explain the difference.

[@GreenLightLife1]

Thanks for checking it out! Glad the video was useful.

[@hancynunez8038]

great video love the advice!! btw what Picture Profile and settings do you use to get such color accuracy on skin tones?? They are spot on!

[@GreenLightLife1]

Thank you! I actually just had the picture profile set to off. This was straight from the default settings of the camera. I adjusted contrast/temp/tint a touch in lumetri but that’s it!

[@hancynunez8038]

thats amazing! clearly that gmaster has some amazing contrast. And seems like the a7iii might have some nice color science changes to help back that up as well over the a6500. Definitely making me want to make the jump. i just recently got the 85mm 1.8.

[@GreenLightLife1]

For sure man! I’ve been really happy with the color science straight out of this camera. There’s a few times in direct sunlight it struggles but otherwise, it’s a beast.

[@aportraitontech5218]

@@GreenLightLife1 Testing the 85GM now. The focus motor noise is very noticeable...distracting. With my FE851.8, 55Zeiss1.8, and other lenses, no noise. Your thoughts?

[@spencereyes235]

I agree the 85 mm for KZbin looks so much better - Johnny edlind’s channel is a good example as I think his camera guy uses (gh5) with an 85 mm equivalent for b roll and a wide angle for talking shots, and his channel stands out

[@GreenLightLife1]

Nice! I’ll have to check out his channel.

[@benakana]

hello, nice video! Actually, i have a question and i wanna ask you. I'm only using 35mm f1.4Z and trying to buy one from 85mmf1.4GM, 70-200f2.8GM, 50mmf1.4Z. In ur opinion, which one is best for me? thx

[@DominicCarterTV]

I noticed a bit of focusing issues compared to the 85 1.8. Do you think this lens is geared more towards portrait photography opposed to video? I really wanted to like the lens but it struggled in low light which is my primary use and focusing was slower (AF). What's been your experience and can you compare to the 1.8? I'm thinking I should have gave it more than an hour test.

[@DominicCarterTV]

Also just realized there was a firmware update released in May 2017. Are you on the latest firmware?

[@jannicklsse9070]

Hi there! Found your channel the other day and I really like your high quality videos! Keep it up dude :-) How do you record audio for example in this video - is it all from an mic mounted on the camera or? Cheers!

[@GreenLightLife1]

Thanks so much! The audio on this video was all done with a Rode Video Mic on top of the camera.

[@mariuszkedzior1541]

Hi. I just consider, which 85 I should buy. Sony 1.4 or Canon 1.2. Maybe you can help somehow? I just seen a few tests an I don't know how big difference is between them. I'm interested in the same conditions, the same distance, and reality about sharpness, chromatic abberation, how fast they focus, and work on post in lightroom (how much work you need to add to picture be usable) , and of course bokeh- smoothness, and shape of bokeh ball 😁 Thank you very much for your time, and sorry for my English.

[@GreenLightLife1]

They’re both absolutely fantastic lenses. Honestly, between those two, I’d just say it comes down to what body you’re using. If you’re using a canon body, get the canon lens. Same with the Sony. The native lenses are always going to be more reliable with their respective bodies.

[@mariuszkedzior1541]

Green Light Life I have 3 body of Sony Mirrorless and 2 are ff (A7mk3 it is my latest purchase) but lack of lenses. 55 Zeiss 1.8, canon 85 1.8 and metabones V and a few more lenses but I can buy second hand canon 85 1.2 Mk 2 in ~ half price but still not sure. I just rebuild my gear from basics because, before I was in Sony A mount, but it dies a while ago. Ok. I do apologise but I need to disappear because I need to go for work. Thx.

[@GreenLightLife1]

I feel ya! Well if budget isn’t a concern, I’d recommend the 85 GM over the Canon if it’s going on a Sony body.

[@mariuszkedzior1541]

Green Light Life OK. Thank you.

[@arashandarmin]

Im happy with this lens but this lens is not made for small places, specially in London there are a lot of cool coffee shops that are so small and it’s impossible to take pics or videos But over all this lens is 👌🏼 you wont regret it guys 👍🏼

[@tg.tarungarg]

@Green Light Life - The more i see your videos, more i fall in love with 85 GM. I was almost certain for this lens when i saw your review of A7-III for filmmakers, but then everyone is raving about the 85 f1.8 so mind was dwindling.. But again saw your beautiful review about this lens..haha.. just waiting for Sigma's lineup..Once it is released i ll be sure which way to go.. :) If possible pls make comparision between 85 1.8 and 85 1.4GM for their video capabilities..their af performance in video and so on.. :)

[@GreenLightLife1]

Thanks so much! If I can get my hands on a 1.8 85mm, I’ll definitely do a comparison video.

[@ryanheldoorn]

Good vid, but a few issues. 1) It's not sharp! It's notoriously soft (when compared to other master primes (135, 24mm etc) but this is also a bonus for portraits when minimal retouching is required) 2) It's not the choice sony lens for video, the batis 85 has OSS and unless you put shots side by side you'll most likely never see the difference in 'bokeh' which is subjective anyway, and the batis is sharper by a mile 3) the autofocus on this 85 is rubbish. Slow sluggish especially wide open. Only portrait photographers rave about this lens and the only reason they do is because it requires less retouching in post because it is soft and covers up imperfections because it's soft. Don't get me wrong, the 'bokeh' is gorgeous and its a tank of a lens, but I will definitely wait for a V2 of this lens with improved optics and the new dual supersonic focusing motors of the 135 g master, before even considering this lens.

[@naregj91]

can you use this as a macro lens?

[@StrictlyBusinessJ]

CRISPY!!!!!!!

[@GreenLightLife1]

Hella crispy! Thanks for the comment.

[@FuzzFPV]

What music is playing in the background?

[@egorkoval9517]

Nice compare between 50mm and 85mm on a portrait. Looks evidently)

[@GreenLightLife1]

Yeah, I love the 85! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@XPilotP]

whats the autofocus like??

[@brunomamede2352]

I have my own. Is perfect!!!

[@paulpayne4107]

Hi Chad, I saw "3 Ways to Instantly Make Your Footage Cinematic" and fell in love with it. As a result I subscribed to your channel. Now there is one thing I want you to Know, there are some people who hate spiders, who don't want to see them far or near. I am one of them and I have seen too too many in this video. One more spider and I'm out...keep up the good work.

[@Rolwhite]

Hey, man great video, beautiful wife! I think the 16mm shot is not so good close up. But I like this 85mm, but the price. What other lens do you recommend that would give me the same look as the 85mm...but at a cheaper price!

[@GreenLightLife1]

Haha no worries man! Check out the 85mm 1.8 by Sony. It’s like half the price and a totally fine lens. Just doesn’t quite have that “high end” look and feel. You can also try Sigmas Version or even the Zeiss Batis line for a touch more.

[@DigitalDre]

Try the 35mm 1.4 sigma

[@GreenLightLife1]

I definitely will. I’ve got my eye on a few of the new sigma art lenses

[@OptHei]

if not the GM I'll get the FE for sure

[@GreenLightLife1]

For sure, the 85mm in general is a fantastic focal length.

[@OptHei]

Green Light Life you made me believe 😀

[@allthegearnoideaoverland]

1:07 Yes but now I can not hear you.

[@schumif1champ]

I’m still struggling with the Sony skin tones and overall color.

[@sixthdutch]

Shoot raw, edit color.

[@AJGalecki]

Lock in the correct white balance, slightly desaturate the yellows, add a bit of warmth and contrast. Happy shooting!

[@ChristopherDillman]

I'd call myself a 'pro-sumer' but no plans to make the big bucks in photoshoot work. So how does the 85 G compared to say the 85 Batis 1.8? If it's 'close enough' for prosumers, then I'll save the 700 bucks. :)

[@GreenLightLife1]

Batis is a fantastic lens, man. I’ve never used it on this camera specifically so I can’t speak to compatibility things, etc but I’ve used it on cine cameras and was very happy with the result. Zeiss makes some great glass.

[@GregorPQ]

A short film with the 85: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enmXgGmFicqjm5Y One of my absolut favourite lenses.

[@casualking4548]

Great review, but I think an $1800 lens deserves, at the very least, a $200 microphone. Otherwise, the video is just unwatchable.

[@sonnybrown4758]

It's 2 stops more light

[@GreenLightLife1]

Thanks bruh 👊🏻

[@rafaellopez6709]

Hello from Barcelona, Spain. La pole es mía.

[@GreenLightLife1]

Hola! Estoy apprendiendo espanol! Thanks for watching!

[@normanm11]

I own this lens and let me tell you... DO NOT BUY IT Just get the 85 f/1.8 and the 55 f/1.8 for the same price. The f/1.4 is an amazing lens but since I’ve compared it with the 1.8, I now find it useless, heavy and overpriced. If you don’t make money out of photography the 1.4 is just a stupid lens to buy.

[@GreenLightLife1]

Ah man, I’m sorry to hear you feel that way. I’d like to see your tests because in my tests (granted I was only testing the 85gm to the 50 1.8) there was a clear difference across the board. Build quality, fast focus, af-c, bokeh, sharpness through the frame, contrast, flaring, etc.

[@normanm11]

Green Light Life I agree with you, the GM is probably one of the best lenses I’ve ever used. But my comment was targeted towards consumers, because let’s be honest... no amateur needs this kind of lens.

[@HinbunEZ]

The 85 1.8 Is a beast. My shots come out tack sharp. I don't really see a need for that, "extra 1%." Especially when it costs slightly over x3 of the 1.8. For nearly TRIPLE THE PRICE, the G-Master is no where near triple the lens, nor double, in any regard. Unless that red badge is what constitutes that price tag. In my opinion, buying this lens in 2018, especially with the ART lenes around the corner... It's almost comparable as buying the Canon 50 1.2L; shit is only there to wank yourself in front of togs.

[@tg.tarungarg]

@Hinichii- The difference isn't in the sharpness.. 85 1.8 is a super sharp lens but compare the background rendition of 1.8 vs 1.4. And this is why it comes with a huge premium.. I love the way 1.4 renders the background.. 1.8 is good bt definitely nt as good as 1.4. :)

[@MarshalJose1]

People who are really serious about their work will only buy GM lenses. For them it worth it.

[@aansetya688]

great video, autosubscribe

[@NSAwatchesME]

lol you dont have 24?

[@HinbunEZ]

It's 2018, nice try.