Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 & 85mm f/1.8 Hands-on

[@Ureyeuh]

Please keep using that beautiful music that you are using at the end of these Loxia and Batis videos. It's so relaxing and makes me so happy. Takes the video to the next level.

[@Mazagrandeman]

Bye Asuka, really enjoyed having you aboard the DigitalRev crew! Hopefully see you soon in some new cool production! :) PS. DRTV, don't let Rita go, she's a keeper.

[@porschepanamera92]

The portraits of Asuka at the end are marvellous. Beautiful images from those lenses.

[@MichaelFoleyPhotography]

I really wish Zeiss made these for Nikon and Canon. That bokeh is absolutely stunning! So sharp and great optics, no CA to speak of.

[@xTheRealSickNick]

Holy shit that 85mm is amazing. It makes me want to buy an A7R II just to pair it with that lens.

[@erniemelendrez6210]

Digital Rev is evolving with their reviews. Great works guys I've learned so much about photography products thanks to some of your reviews.

[@DigitalrevTV]

OLED scale on lens. Gimmick or best thing ever?

[@jkbordoloi]

DigitalRev TV So...will we get a review of the Zeiss Batis 85mm ...with an a7 RII??

[@en5001]

DigitalRev TV how about reviewing what the video looks like genius?

[@MichaelBruceTaos]

Great review! I'll take one.

[@CDNChaoZ]

DigitalRev TV The OLED scale on the 25mm seems rather extravagant. It's definitely more useful on the 85mm.

[@Zantetsukens]

DigitalRev TV I think it would be even better if they used e-paper. Contrast ratio of real paper and doesn't eat as much battery

[@TaylorWright]

Wow, that 85mm looks amazing!

[@Neopulse00]

It IS a good lens. It's made of metal not plastic. Even the Zeiss Touits were made of metal. It works well if it's anything as good as their APS-C counterparts. The color on them is off the bat superb. Color correction like this other commenter said is a click away even or done in body when it comes out in jpg format. I bought the 135mm APO-Sonnar recently and it is the best I've used. If I had the money, would have gotten this one first though.

[@Neopulse00]

Actually, the mount is metal and the body is metal but the internal components are of high quality plastic, like the Touits for example. And you're getting better quality with these with the higher price tag to boot, but worth it.

[@Claymish]

***** I can't wait for a Zeiss 135. At the moment I'm using a the 15 aperture blade version of the Pentacon 135/f2

[@Neopulse00]

***** Lol, sorry man. It was actually sold to me by a friend who I met who also happens to be a glamour photographer in the U.S.. He sold it to me for a ridiculously good price, plus it's got sentimental value lol!

[@Neopulse00]

Hamish Batten Well you could use the Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 Sonnar on it.

[@dakotasikat3471]

Hey Kai, I wanted to say that you are the one who got me into photography, thanks :)

[@krishnadoshi7442]

Kai Man Wong You're the one who got me into laughing so hard that people think I'm crazy!!!! Love ur videos...they're simply fantastic (just like you!)...like no other channel on the youtubular space :) I would be more bored than a kid looking at a whiteboard in a boring class, if I never found out about your videos. :)

[@techkidtwan9422]

Dakota Thatguy Me too

[@MrThunderMonky]

is that the first camera strap Kai has ever used?

[@TalesOfWar]

MrThunderMonky I think it's the first one he's ever used where the brand matches the body it's attached to haha.

[@azhao6060]

MrThunderMonky He found his love finally.

[@iamKORHAL]

This entire setup, both lenses, the camera, is exactly what I need as an upgrade from my Olympus EVOLT E410

[@eclipsegfxable]

I'm falling in love with Sony now! They are killing it!

[@KaoukabiJaouad]

the picture at 6:53 of Asuka is amazing it really showing what the lens is capable of (very good bokeh, and sharp result on the focused subject) great lens

[@futurfoto680]

On almost all Sony E and FE lenses, the aperture blades are designed to be nearly perfectly round for the first couple stops down from wide open, to enhance the bokeh, and make it nearly circular. Do these new Batis lenses have that round aperture blade design? - Thanks!

[@smartshot3727]

Please review the Dynalite Baja B4, and how it compares to the Profoto B1. I really trust your opinion.

[@just_eirik]

Would love it if you guys did a test of the Fujinon 56mm 1.2 APD lens.

[@stevenjohnson4283]

Wow Kai, you were amazed with the blended styling of the hood - you've never seen anything like it before !! you said ....... WOW Its new to Kai in 2015 You've never seen the Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 and DA* 300mm f/4 released in 2008 had blended hood to body styling.

[@valdemar5793]

Bokeh is amazing on that lens , and can we buy it on digital rev site ???

[@Channy132]

Nice video but I feel whatever the lens is that is being used to record it has the aperture too open and too much of the scene is out of focus?

[@gogojo70]

Take care Asuka, although I do not know you, I have enjoyed watching your antics and funny skits. Good luck in your future endeavors.

[@chitown1200r]

Kai - thanks always for being you. I always really enjoy your work. Yes, these lens are exciting... like the new AR7II... what fun!

[@Alexandra-Rex]

I wonder if these will come for the NX mount..

[@zodiacfml]

Wow on those portraits! Sharp but the bokeh is still excellent.

[@alipaulstagram]

Dammn. That is SHARP.

[@deleted6743]

Would you please review the lenses for night photography with A7S?

[@EgalMatreaux]

Can you explain why to use a lot of black n white photos in these reviews? I know I'm missing something there, is it just easier/quicker to edit than color?

[@ClaudioVidalDias]

Which lens and camera was this recorded with? Loved the review by the way.

[@icebreakertech]

I love mirorless but please but a shutter in front of it to reduce dust hitting the sensor when changing lenses.

[@karlroszko]

The photos from the 85 look amazing

[@peperodayful]

Looks like a beast! BTW - Take care and good luck Asuka!

[@basbas63]

That 85mm lens though :O omg! that image quality!

[@NKIReel]

Dear Kai and DigitalRev TV team, Do you have plans to review anymorrrre Lomography products? I just saw they have a lens called the "Petzval 58 Bokeh control lens" that comes in Gold and Black, but I think Kai really should do a video review to test if it is Bokehlicious or not. I hope you guys do! Thanks!

[@Aweeky]

can you guys make a comparison between A7r II + these lens and 5D3 + best cannon lens?

[@futurfoto680]

Do these Batis lenses have Sony's round aperture blade design? (On Sony FE and E lenses, the first couple stops from wide open have a nearly perfectly round aperture to improve bokeh, when the aperture is nearly wide open.) - Thanks!

[@thomastmic]

Wow the batis 25mm is half the weight of the canon\samyang\sigma 24mm. is the image quality on par with the sigma 24mm wide open?

[@DavidDeblaere]

That were some awesome portrait shots. Wow!

[@trvcer2079]

Background music is "Avoide Mistake Hangovers" by Shannon Kaiser

[@HiPnautique]

Why don't they display the dof information on the screen and the viewfinder too?

[@BearWatchingRandomVideos]

Goodbye Asuka :(

[@johnwongtw1]

Goodbye Asuka :)

[@jochenliebig1562]

Cool. Now please, do the following: Compare the 85mm Batis vs the Otus 85mm on the new Sony A7R II.

[@macmakka8214]

Do they come for Fuji X , like the Tuits ????

[@unknownmemoirs]

Bye, Asuka! :(

[@johnwongtw1]

Bye, Asuka :)

[@S13Slydeways]

operative Bye, Asuka :]

[@hextong1943]

Bye, Asuka! :(

[@jack-hoo]

bye asuka, we'll miss u :)

[@Speedbird996]

unknownchronicles Can you tell him that the 2 fingers, ISN"T the peace sign?

[@mivad]

Kai, having a a7ii wanting a batis 85. For now, are there alternatives (af)? I haven't found any, sadly, expensive or not, this is the only solution I guess.

[@JoeyAtilano]

I have the 85mm preordered, I want it now!

[@joshhunter742]

You should do another Tamron SP vs. Canon L review. The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD vs. Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM.

[@austingnz]

DigitalRev TV you guys are so funny and helpful. love your work.

[@Guizimow]

Nice video as usual, and the background music is really smoove and perfect for that!

[@logtothebase2]

As that bloke is leaving is Alamby coming back?

[@FASELstudios]

Oh my god. Those pictures look beautiful!

[@rezayuzronwardana7815]

i want tell u something , choose 7D mark II or 6D for filmaking

[@darinwynder7207]

More on the Zeiss and Sony please

[@Iloveeegod]

The image quality looks amazing. I have the sony zeiss 55 1.8. How would you compare it to that lens?

[@ItsYourDistraction]

Why don't you guys shoot the episodes with the a7s?

[@mpxz999]

I have a purchase question! LEND ME YOUR BRAINSSS (please) For street photography, if you could only afford one of these options to start, which would you choose: A7ii + Kit lens OR A6000 + Batis 25mm? (both options are about the same price where I am) I know that the A6000 is a great little camera for the price, but the A7ii has IBIS and further has better lowlight capability. On the other hand, the glass is "what matters", right? But honestly, I've never used an A7ii or a Batis 25mm, so... Yea, I'm really stuck. Feedback would be very appreciated!

[@seifmashhour5392]

Hey kai can a Nikon lens go on a canon camera and vise versa

[@fabienbizet2600]

Hello! Have you tryed the Sony Zeiss 35mm 1.4 ZA? Could you tell me what you think of it? Thank you.

[@NIK516]

Do the 16-35 next I really need a good review on that before I get it ...... please and with some landscape sunset shots pleaseeee

[@nagol5178]

nik r I have the 16-35mm Zeiss F4. It's extremely nice. I use it for landscape. It's really sharp, if you're using it with the A7R the dynamic range is of course insane. But even on the regular A7 or A7ii it will look great. flickr.com/nagolart if you go to my flickr you can see some shots in the landscape album taken with it.

[@joeprete7424]

Nice Web site, with a store and everything. I found a real good price on a lens, but it shows 3 weeks (Express) Delivery… I'm in the middle of NYC, where are they shipping from China?

[@laichung2450]

Will this lens have a f mount version in the future?

[@mstrainjr]

I imagine that the guy in yellow and red at 3:53 knocked into Kai, which is why he suddenly disappears from frame. The dude is clearly not looking where he's going.

[@kiraofficial7015]

Man, that lenses are so sharp! BTW can you make a review of a new Pentax K3II?

[@justLIAKOS]

how would you compare with the 55mm sony zeiss f1.8?

[@crossforced]

Don't know if they will ever read this but I just got a sony alpha 5000 as my first camera with changeable lenses, could you please do a tutorial video on lenses?

[@smartwarden]

Burning Derp If you want an ultra wide lens to shoot lanscape and architecture get the 10-18mmf4. If you want to shoot portrait and need a lens to isolate your subject from the background get the 50mm1.8. If you want a small fast prime to put on your camera and shoot basically everything, get the 35mm1.8. If you want cheaper alternatives with amazing optical performance, take a look at the sigma lenses, 19mm2.8, 30mm2.8 and 60mm2.8. Good luck :)

[@ActuallyWacky]

I'd love to see some Sony G lens reviews to :)

[@wayneroliveira5691]

You guys should review the Zeiss Otus 55mm,1.4f for Canon Mount. :)

[@seannho]

What's the background music from 0.55-2.00? It appeared a couple more times in this video :)

[@VikasKcgeek]

hey bro can u make on "which is best recent camera under 300$-500$ "

[@strongfilm1]

what is the background music from? sounds so familiar

[@Zolanis1]

5:40 is that camera on auto mode?

[@jackh3127]

What was this video shot on? It seems way more shaky than usual. :(

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

saturation looks off. is that the lens or the cam?

[@MrSoftypolimer]

I'm currently using The first EM5 and still waiting for EM5II price drop to upgrade my camera. OMD M43 system is kinda overprice when it's newly release and went down incredibly after a year IMO. After watching this video I felt like moving to Sony A7II.

[@modernphotographer]

"It doesnt look like a lens, It looks a lens hood"-That made my day!

[@Mr.McGillicuddy]

Why is it Asuka's last day? Where's he going?

[@raredreamfootage]

Did you use the A7II to film this segment?

[@chefkendranguyen]

I don't remember seeing Kai that impressed.

[@jonathonaiello6299]

what Camera and lense are you using to film this vlog

[@joeyfalcon3278]

I started getting into photography and it's really fun, but I am currently an amateur. I have gotten a Canon rebel XS because it was all I could've afforded at the time, plus I was able to gain knowledge on how to use it because of that fact that we used that camera in digital photography, a class I took last year. I currently have an 18-55mm and I'm looking to get a longer distance lens. Should I upgrade and use the lens on that old camera or should I first upgrade the body then get a lens with that as well? Thank you in advance.

[@Dankyjrthethird]

body is irrelevant. i shot better on my rebel t1i than i do on my 70d. get some good lenses first if you need them

[@joeyfalcon3278]

Thank you very much

[@LangDzu]

Any chance you can do a review and samples of sony a7r ii with sonnar 55 1.8 vs canon 5d3 vs sigma 50A or a7rii with 85 batis vs 85 1.2 & 1.8 please. Im looking to switch but couldnt find any comparison online yet or if you know any link? Thank you do much!

[@krishnadoshi7442]

Does anybody know the song from 1:59 to 5:01? Help greatly appreaciated.

[@JOEYader]

Y'all have done a great job with these vids. This is classic DR.

[@ADFCHRONICLES]

I enjoy your reviews, you really have talent.

[@lemmonsinmyeyes]

Asuka is leaving? Like for holiday or leaving digital rev for good? If the latter I wish him the best on his next adventure!

[@cagunmimanton]

eeskaatt +Kai Man Wong It's because of Kai's mistreatment. Too many humiliations. Just watch the past videos. No wonder that Alamby left after all of Kai's sexist comments.

[@Murphy252000]

cagunmimanton Catch a grip!

[@sam_6480]

請問你可唔可以介紹Nikon d500

[@Richjoker96]

Can those lens fit into any dslr or only Sony?

[@wombatbull]

No Asula going away party ???? that would be a cool video

[@kdaugherty230]

This actually makes me want a mirrorless camera now...

[@ErikVaughnDillinger]

I love flare, I don't get why people dislike it so much.

[@wonderwall135]

The lens is beautiful and performs admirably but I'm more impressed with the A7S focusing ability. Everyone crapped on the Af performance but it seems great for capturing quick street shots like Kai did; so fast enough for every day situations I'd say and not anywhere near as bad as people said. The color and resolution is excellent too! Surprising for only 12 megapixels

[@CIRCADES]

But what does the video look like with these optics? P.S. Farewell Asuka!

[@TalesOfWar]

Got to love how people bang on about how much more compact these kind of systems are to DSLR's... then you get this kind of thing and the difference isn't all that much lol.

[@cpt9037]

Kai what camera used for this video and lens

[@rasydan]

Where is Asuka going??

[@olegbaranovskiy2]

Good old digitalrev!

[@venustus100]

Pioneers of lens manufacturing!!>>>ZEISS

[@RowdyMornings]

Hey there.... you have shot with both loxia 35, and batis 25. Aside from the size, what's sharper? Also the batis 25mm, is there distortion within your images? Thanks. I'm Leo. #leorphoto

[@BBnose]

how is the reading on apsc camera? does the lens oled display shows data?

[@jabin_chen]

What's the name of the first song when Kai starts talking? Thanks!

[@jabin_chen]

At 1:00!

[@TheErsatzMode]

I use Canon. Why does Canon not give depth of field info (distances in front of and behind the focus point) in the viewfinder? I could really use that, and it's so obvious a thing to do, and easy to add. At least add it to the firmware so it can appear, if not in the viewfinder, on the LCD display. Adding a screen to the lens is much less convenient, especially in fast shooting situations. The info needs to be in the viewfinder.

[@ckjl7704]

touit 32 emount also has the same lens hood