Sony 85 1.4 GM with Sony A7

[AndyWear]

Hi guys,

I recently bought the 85 GM and took some test shots.  I applied my custom camera raw color profiles to it with sharpness.   

Personally I love the bokeh in this lens.  They look like paintings!  I've only shot at 1.4 and probably will rarely ever stop out of it.  I'm not overly cynical, so to me at 1.4 this lens is still incredibly sharp.  Sharpest I've ever used.  I'm not extremely knowledgeable with cameras or anything, but I do think the AF is not so good for fast moving objects.  Ppl have to kind of be stable for me to focus on.  Its pretty slow and changes focus quite often even when the subject is standing still.

The build quality isnt the same build quality as the A-mount counter part did (those were amazing), but it isn't t too bad.  Infact, the build quality on my 16-35 felt nicer. I'm a bit underwhelmed by it because it feels like it might be plastic, I can't tell.  My initial thought was that it was metal, but more playing around with it, I think its just plastic.

The lens hood is extremely bad.  It is so brittle and will most likely shatter if you drop it..

  

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[jonneymendoza01]

Nice shots

 

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[Mr_A7s]

Don't forget to bring 3stop ND filter for the day time shots at f1.4 too

[AndyWear]

Don't forget to bring 3stop ND filter for the day time shots at f1.4 too

Hi Mr A7s.

Can you elaborate on the 3stop ND filter?  Is it more for areas with less shadows so it won't over expose?

[Mr_A7s]

Hi Mr A7s.

Can you elaborate on the 3stop ND filter?  Is it more for areas with less shadows so it won't over expose?

 

Yes, to block hard light when shooting at f1.4,.especially afternoon shots. I have this bw and very happy with it:

 

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[Mr_A7s]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/905893-REG/b_w_661072522_77mm_xs_pro_nano_mc_nd_vario.html

[AndyWear]

Damn thats a lot of money.  Think I'll get it >: )

[Mr_A7s]

There are others 3stop fixed for around 100. 1 to 5stop nd is very handy btw.

 

Your gm deserves the best

[AndyWear]

Thanks, I think Im still going to order that one you linked. its a 5 stop I believe.