The Ultimate Street Photo Lens Test 14mm f/1.8 VS 35mm VS 85mm - Which Lens is The Best?

[@Pierretlambert]

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[@Eye-Wandering]

I just went to NYC for street photography and it was 🔥. My next destination is Chicago next year summer. 🙌🔥. Hopefully I can ran into you lol.

[@Pierretlambert]

I hope so too!

[@LuisPerez-fy6up]

“God willing “ it’s a good saying to say we can’t guarantee tomorrow

[@golocc16]

having an 85mm myself solidifies how amazing that lens is, for just about any situation. The 35mm is also good for that overall capture, I just prefer the comfort of the 85mm without having to be so up and close to any subject. As always, great content Pierre, this video will clear things up for a lot of enthusiasts that are planning on getting more into street photography.

[@clear_image_photos5477]

I have the 85mm 1.8 and it's sooooo good, I can get portraits or street shots without having to be right on someone, makes me alot more comfortable and the people I'm taking photos of. Unfortunately I can't get many good macro shots with it but it holds detail and sharpness very well. Edit: also love the Karen lol "excuse me!" LOL pierre was out of that situation as fast as he could lol

[@Baskemtball]

yo pierre you wanna come out here

[@careylymanjones]

Add an extension tube if you want to get close.

[@__Mr.White__]

You just shot strangers on the street without asking for their permission? Must be so easy to do street photography in usa. 👍🏻

[@touchtennis]

“That’s a terrible photo” shoots a photo that I would probably frame and stick on my wall, then quit and never take another!

[@GTDaniel]

I have the sigma 85mm/1.4 on the way, this makes me even more excited for it! I think my 24-70/2.8 will work well enough for any wider shots for now. :)

[@JeevesTCW]

Must be so difficult to produce photos in that timespan. I actually prefer the images from the 14mm even it it seemed harder work, the dramatic lines that it creates make it special.

[@CrhroskyFR]

I would like to see how you test the 105mm sigma

[@proksalevente]

I really miss a 24mm lens in this lineup. I'd really like how your 24mm pics stack up to a 35mm

[@KOKOBC]

Maybe in part 2, probably gonna be 24mm, 50mm, and 135mm

[@cindyrosen8170]

You turned me onto the 85mm two years ago. I absolutely love my Tamron 85 1.8 VC. ❤️

[@stranger-68]

Love you from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@1859ddd]

I own the 14 GM prime. It definitely forces you to think differently for comps. I find myself low to the grown a lot with it. It is a BEAST of a landscape and astro lens.

[@Derrick_Evans]

Ya I couldn’t really see pulling mine out other than on hikes or Timelapse’s

[@DanieleLombardo]

love the 85mm, my favourite focal length, no doubt

[@nimmen]

This is why I am incredibly happy with getting a 50mm for my camera. (APS-C sensor so it would translate to an 80mm on full frame.) I have only gotten a little taste of what's possible with that size and I love it already! It's so versatile too.

[@maviniii]

I have the Sony A6400, does the 85mm work for my camera? I already have the Sigma 56mm 1.4 and I love it.

[@Apfelprofigaming]

@@maviniii why shouldnt it? Both e-mount

[@megaman2016]

@@maviniii 56 is 85mm equivalent

[@idka4523]

This is pretty crazy! I just sold all my APS-C gear to preorder the A7IV and these are the exact same lenses that I purchased to replace my crop lenses. Absolutely wild

[@entwederoder7507]

i was thinking about these 3 too, are u happy and satisfied with them?

[@gyommr]

Accidentally watched this on 1.25x speed and wondered why he was so frantic! 😅

[@mattcandy]

I've mostly shot my street photography on 24mm 1.4, with occasionally jumping to a 50mm 1.8. But I just picked up a new film camera and think I'm going to go 35mm 1.8/85mm 1.7 combo, thank you for this video Pierre!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you Matt!

[@jrsy.]

i got a 24mm myself and kinda want a longer focal length like 50mm or 85mm and am uncertain which to choose.

[@DoctorORBiT]

I really like the 85mm, I'll get one!

[@SheilaKarner]

The 85 is my favorite. For presets, Taipei 01 is interesting. I like Brooklyn and Antigua 02.

[@lorenschwiderski]

50mm ;)

[@mountains_and_moors]

Just purchased the 14mm f1.8 on a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal, can’t wait for it to arrive tomorrow 👍🏻😉

[@Pierretlambert]

Woot!

[@antoniofoni5224]

I just bought a7iii with 35mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8 😍

[@simeonovs4443]

me too man, good choice !

[@antoniofoni5224]

@@simeonovs4443 i also added the 55mm 1.8. Those three rock

[@PC-oz7tz]

Thx 4 ur effort, but please create a better conclusion. I have watched many of your presentations and they also beg for a lengthier more meaningful/helpful conclusion.

[@homechoicehk]

What vlog u use?

[@belghouth]

This experience doesn't do justice to the 50mm.

[@yannickdurden]

Hi Pierre, for APSC we can divide by the brand crop factor I guess. I'm surprised to see you in street photography with 85mm, 35 or 50 aren't better for it ?

[@ricosnake3591]

you inspired me to start out in this amazing hobby, ty i think its going to be a long and fun journey!!

[@fotomats8651]

yeah, this is exactly my "go to" combo! (Sony 14mm 1.8 GM + 35mm 1.4 GM & the Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN)

[@dwilk921]

Daytime: 35mm Nights: 85mm Love the 24mm for shooting in the Loop. 14mm would be fun but agree the ramp up on that would take some time.

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh yes good point 35 mm daytime 85mm night!

[@santacruzrealtorkaelin]

Just ordered my 85mm 1.8, can’t wait!

[@sneakingelephant]

it's an amazing lens, I've only owned it a few months and I absolutely love it

[@Pierretlambert]

Enjoy it!!!

[@masterofdister420]

Can you do a comparison between the A7R iv and the A7 iv for Photography? Landscape/Arcitecture/ Portraits would really interest me since both bodys are similar priced.

[@mrmonday42]

I second this

[@jtpettersen378]

Interesting video, and also highlights the need for a warmup before you start taking good photos. And as you mention, the 14mm gets the short end of stick in this "experiment". I shoot with the 24mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4 and 70-200 2.8. And the next lens I am aiming for is the 14mm 1.8. So I am thinking an interesting video from you would be to push yourself with the 14mm and come to terms with it and show how it can capture unique street photography. This video kind of makes it seem useless for street. Personally, I want it to push myself in to getting closer to subjects. So I put tension into a photo, as the observer knows I have had to be VERY close to capture that moment. A video dealing with that from you could be interesting. Keep it up!

[@jtpettersen378]

@@I.K.2013 I have a Fujifilm X100V and the 50mm adapter for it. But I don’t use it much. Mostly used it for portraits at comic con in New York. Photos on my site. But in short, no.

[@NanaHoneyB]

“I’m gonna get run over” street photography in a nutshell🤣😭😭

[@just_eirik]

I definitely prefer longer focal lengths! Looks much nicer and it makes it much easier to exclude things that are ugly from your frame.

[@edgarolvera4458]

I love shooting with my Zeiss 85mm F1.8 😍📸🔥

[@Pierretlambert]

Isn't it great?!

[@edgarolvera4458]

@@Pierretlambert I LOVE IT!! 😍📸

[@ursfischer]

Great video Pierre. Thanks for all the inspiration you always provide.

[@snapswithdave]

Actually got this in my KZbin feed this time 👍 great vid!

[@Pierretlambert]

Oh awesome! Finally!! :)

[@alanrivero7654]

For me, it would be 35, I find it perfect for street photography, if the lens is longer like 85 or 135 it’s very easy to compose the image, same happens with portraits, if the lens is wide like a 24 or a 16 it’s more difficult to compose. I’m very new on street photography, but what I’ve seen with professionals street photographers is that they usually go with 28,35,50 and I see a lot of beginners using 85mm or even 70-200.

[@caiobaruk]

Which camera on the chest?

[@mattcandy]

GoPro I believe

[@caiobaruk]

@@mattcandy i think so, i saw other video and i think it's gopro 8

[@edwineldrich]

are using slog during photo taking?

[@Narsuitus]

For street photography with my Leica M6 and/or M10 rangefinders, I routinely use the following lenses: 21mm f/1.4 Leitz 35mm f/1.4 Zeiss 90mm f/2 Leitz I also use an adapter to mount my Nikon 14mm f/2.8 on my Leicas; however, 14mm is too wide for my taste for street photography. For street photography with my Nikon SLR, I routinely used the following lenses: 24mm f/2 35mm f/1.4 85mm f/1.4 For street photography with my Nikon SLR, I sometimes used the following lenses: 24mm f/2 50mm f/1.4 105mm f/2.5 or 135mm f/2 In my opinion, one lens is no better than the other. They do, however, work very well together for street photography. Thanks for the video.

[@TheArtofKAS]

Ahh...the lens Dealer gives the best dru........Lenses for your buck. Awesome Test. I was literally talking about which three you should use on the go. So two if these plus a 50mm F/1.8 and you're unstoppable.

[@Jopa1204]

Hey Piere I'm not on a budget to buy your preset package, can you send me a small discount coupon 🙈🙈 50% or something 🤣 don't get me wrong your packages are not expensive, I am poor 🤣🤣🤣

[@zaghora]

I asked you once, how to print and sell my photos?? To make it a permanent salary

[@mutebigideon6656]

Have been following u for long but at least offer me a camera plzz, my dream is to be a photographer but i don't have even a single coin 😥😥🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@KevinNordstrom]

the 14-24mm range are really tough for sure but you did great. Either you got to get everything in frame or you have to get SUPER close to your subject. My favorite sweetspot is 50-85

[@angelevarcurioso8523]

Are you in Manual mode here?

[@botibike]

Hello! Come to Budapest, in Hungary! Budapest is an amazing capital city! I hope you will read my comment.

[@Oliver-tv3ig]

4k 24fps makes me dizzy :/

[@kaisersumerable]

I was about to ask you about a lens review haha. Can you please review the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E-mount? Thanks

[@FILMSCHOOLCINEMATOGRAPHY]

Great video

[@maviniii]

Hi guys, I have the Sony A6400, does the 85mm work for my camera? I already have the Sigma 56mm 1.4 and I love it.

[@lensbrew]

Hello Pierre. What setting do set your zebra in the camera? I notice it in your screen, but you still pulled details back from those “clipped” highlights

[@chrisseveris5126]

24 & 55 works for me.

[@damiansa2574]

My favourite: 24mm f1.4, 50 f1.2 or Leica noctilux 50mm f0.95, and 135mm f1.8

[@donvittoriosierra]

It seems that the 85 is best for the bigger cities with wider streets while going wider like 35 would be better for barrios and smaller streets

[@T-Prime848]

I Think With The 85 MM You Did Some Really Nice Shots For Me 85 MM Is One oF My Favorite Lens To Use On The Streets I Do Have A Viltrox 85 MM 1.8 With My Fuji XE 1 But It Will Be Nice I Think If You Can Do More POV Using The 14 MM Because It’s Very Challenging… Thank You

[@ehlsekahffkeh5394]

amazing 85mm ~!!

[@Just_Joseph_King]

Hi . Very cool bro. It's a pity that my Canon 600d can't shoot like that (((

[@AFGautonompunk]

9:55 what are you responding to people not wanting to be photographed (if you don't want to just ignore them) ? @Pierretlambert

[@KarlssonF]

my dad bought himself a 85 1.4, which was too pricey for me, but i cant wait to use his for nights

[@albertogvphoto]

Love the SONY 85MM 1.8 is the best for my opinion , great video thanks

[@dtlaking333]

I use a 85 mm & 135mm

[@ziqiguo1628]

I love Pierre’s videos, but the 18mm and 35mm shots are pretty mediocre

[@kikon6233]

Congratulations on 500k subs..🔥👏

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you!! I need to talk about that haha

[@kikon6233]

@@Pierretlambert .. oh well quite a reminder though...😁 Hehe...

[@newjerseynomad]

Body cam used?

[@svenstreet]

There is no versus because every lens has it's usability and pros and cons!

[@sanjayroychowdhury7091]

Lot's of Love from kolkata Bengal India...

[@samsargdong1135]

Hi,thanks for the video. I would have never choosen those focal lengths to shoot that cityscape. I prefer a 24 mm or 28 mm lens much more and for intimate shots a 50 mm lens. Thanks, anyway!

[@krzysztofsiniak]

hi What lens to street photos which is compatible with canon 500D?

[@Canarygraph]

Since you have tried both, which one do you prefer, the 85mm gm or the 135mm gm?

[@neklamp2431]

I liked most of the photos so I can't tell you which is my favorite.

[@sariaava7177]

Thanks for this! Would you do similar challenge with 24mm, 50mm and 135mm ?!

[@oneonlybgm9761]

Love from india 🇮🇳

[@Pierretlambert]

[@CO8848_2]

Can’t stand the distortion. 24 is wide enough for street.

[@sam.8165]

Wish my lense dealer was that quick and had that good deals

[@rishifromeluru]

Congratulations man for 500k subscribers

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you!!

[@hassanscottodierno9284]

I truly enjoy your videos. One thing which would be interesting would be a recap at the end - which pictures were your favorite and why.

[@homersimpson5844]

Congrats on 500k!!!!!

[@Pierretlambert]

Thank you!!

[@sjmedia_official]

Is it ok to use Lumix for Street Photography?

[@jrapp654]

Good vid! It also came up on my explore page this time too

[@Pirate_]

What settings did you use for your gopro? The video is so smooth

[@amerasyraf4658]

happy 500k idol, im your fans from malaysia

[@samsul10_7]

Hi, nice to meet you, I'm from Indonesia

[@romainprovost7164]

Intéressant de comparer des optiques à focale différente dans un même lieu. Cela me confirme le fait que je n'aime pas les ultra grand angle trop prononcé, la distorsion ce n'est pas joli, ça englobe tout dans le cadre et notamment des éléments perturbateurs. Je pense que l'optique 85mm permet d'avoir un réel sujet. J'ai trouvé quasiment aucune des photos prises au 14mm intéressantes, alors que j'en ai trouvé bien plus au 85mm.

[@leesanghong80]

al5b

[@stevensteele45]

The 85 1.8 on my ARIII is ...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nikatsitsilashvili8721]

which location is this? it is so beautiful

[@naqibrownvlogs]

Probably all of these are my fav ❤️

[@DarHTC3d]

Been awaiting on this type of content for a while.

[@donaldsijay4080]

The brooklyn 001 and bruce

[@cristian_c]

Just got the 35mm 1.4, can't wait to take more shots with this lens!

[@nicolasdieppedalle5236]

Préférence pour le 35mm mais le 85mm est bien dans certaines situations.

[@mohsinmn4002]

Second

[@Pierretlambert]

:)

[@cybillylam519]

Hi 🤗 I choose A1 match to14mm

[@eduardoarroyo9208]

What camera are you using?

[@susanscovill6817]

85mm. Cheers from Canader eh!

[@ITACHI-yk8kw]

Do you still have sony a74 ?

[@rickierecardophotography7406]

The 85mm 1.8 all day long!

[@BrayanPastrana-sq3fx]

👍🏻👍🏻