So neither quotation nor relation . Thanks in advance. It has pretty poor reliability and repairs are super expensive. Yes, I think Sony 85mm and 135mm are better, Am I right? Here are some comparisons that I had shared in FM a while back. Fast, sharp, and loaded with the latest technology, the FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA offers outstanding optical performance in a versatile 35mm focal length. No onion rings, no LoCA. There is a race going on for big and heavy, resolution be damned !! As you probably know, the aperture is measured in F-stops and measures the width of the opening of the lens where the light gets to the sensor. It has brutal resolution with lower contrast. In addition, the Sony FE 1.4x & FE 2.0x Teleconverters ($548) are currently only compatible with the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM, the Sony 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM, the Sony 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G, the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM and the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM lenses. Mount: Sony FE | Elements/groups: 11/8, 2x ED elements | Aperture blades: 9 (circular) | Stabilizer: No | Min focus distance: 0.8m | Filter size: 67mm | Dimensions (WxL): 81×92.0mm | Weight: 475g. it weights a little over 200 grams, is smaller than a typical 50mm lens, uses a modern Sonnar design (perfect for an f2.8 lens) which makes it one of the sharpest high micro contrast lenses of all times, and defined the modern look of lenses. Status: owned and used by David when AF not needed but a faster lens is. If you hide behind your camera, searching for settings 90% of the time, the other person is going to feel uncomfortable, which is why you want to sort out all your settings & equipment in advance if possible. I love the pop and color of lenses like the Zeiss Makro-Planar 2/100 (which I can get for 600 USD used + the price of an adapter), and the bonus of macro is great. If you feel like you need a f/1.4 lens and are on a limited budget this might be your lens since it offers an excellent price/performance ratio. An absolutely amazing portrait lens. On the other hand, it might not be that important for studio photographers. By communication, we do not only mean talking about the positioning and gesture/mimics of the person you are taking photos of. Its ultra-wide 12-24mm range features cutting-edge refinements for stunning corner-to-corner G Lens resolution at all apertures, while quiet, fast, precise autofocus make it ideal for movies as well as stills. Amazing fast and flexible wide-angle zoom lens! Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998): Targeting amateur, enthusiast, and professional nature, aircraft, railroad, and sports shooters, the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens will satisfy many photographers and videographers who are looking for a bit of extra reach with their full-frame E-mount camera. If you enjoy the slightly wider angle of a 50mm prime lens the Sigma 50mm F1.4 gives you the best value for money if its heavy weight is no concern for you. Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS ($1,498): The small size, versatile 35mm focal length, and outstanding overall performance of this lens make it an ideal match for compact 35mm full frame format E-mount bodies. This doesn’t mean that it isn’t a good performer. The double linear AF motor itself affords quick, quiet, and smooth focusing performance, and this motor also offers snappy manual focus performance for fine-tuned control. The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Zoom Lens is the ultimate choice for those seeking the highest possible optical performance for portrait, travel and event photography or even simple everyday shooting. Just a side comment. 1700g + tripod collar + adapter | $2500-5000 (used) | full Review | aperture series | sample images. It is an absolute must for wide-angle fans who try manual focus often and want to capture even the tiniest details of a special moment in a photo or on film. An extra review would be great. Excellent Manual Focus Wide Angle Prime Lens! This is not the highest resolving lens wide open on this list, but maybe the one with the most beautiful bokeh rendering. Good lens as well, just a little heavier. AF/MF-switch, lens button and linear MF come in handy. But with the Sony 50mm F1.8, you do get a lot of lens for very little money.Furthermore, it offers a natural 50mm viewing angle and a fast F1.8 aperture, which makes it an excellent option for portrait photographers on a budget. Expanding this to 50 mm neither cover all portrait lenses nor are there only a few 50’s to add. I used it natively on Nikon D700, now adapted on the Z6. Thanks to Simeon Kolev for helping out with nice sample images! It is a bit expensive for what it is, but it is a joy to use and has very high contrast for such an old design. Looking for recommended lenses for your Sony A7 series? Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Sony E, Focal Length: 100mm | Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 | Mount: Sony E | Angle of View: 24.8° | Maximum Magnification: 1x | Macro Reproduction Ratio: 1:1 | Minimum Focus Distance: 1.01′ / 30.7 cm | Optical Design: 15 Elements in 12 Groups | Focus Type: Manual Focus | Image Stabilization: None | Filter Size: 67 mm | Weight: 730 g. Featuring a macro design, this Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens affords a 1:1 maximum magnification ratio along with a minimum focusing distance of 1′. Ideal Travel and Walkaround Lens for Sony a7 III. The older Nikkor 10.5cm is also fantastic for portraits, found in CRF, Nikon-S and F mounts (not to be confused with the 105mm f2.5 with Planar design which has a lot more aberrations even if a sharper lens wide open). Ideal for architecture, landscape, and interior photography, this lens’ 82° angle of view pairs with a 7.9″ minimum focusing distance for producing creative perspectives and unique close-up imagery. It’s the sharpest lens this type I ever used. If you want a faster wide-angle lens, try the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM lens. Mount: Sony FE | Focal length: 12-24mm | Maximum aperture: f/4 | Aperture blades: 7 | Maximum Magnification: 0.14x | Minimum Focus Distance: 11.02″ / 28 cm | Weather seals: No | Optical Design: 17 Elements in 13 Groups | Dimensions: 87 x 117mm | Weight: 565g. As you can see from the list on top I have used many portrait lenses. I wanted to point out exactly that lens. Therefore, if it’s possible, will you please give me some comments on these 2 lenses? Therefore, this lens is more limited to good weather applications or tripod work. The fast f/1.4 maximum aperture provides very effective low light capability and shallow depth of field control. AF with firmware V4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FssZH6VJu7k The Voigtlander 110’s siren song is also calling me. Status: Owned by Phillip for several years, recently sold. Apart from the high weight and price the real issue is that these are hard to get repaired these days. 636g | 399$ | full review | sample images, Buy from ebay.com | ebay.de (affiliate links). HOWEVER, having read user reviews on Amazon, I have since ruled it out completely. Less than 1.5 m / 5 ft, and you’ll get big noses. The Contarex version is the best built portrait lens ever to see the light of day. Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also offers extensive control over depth of field for selective focus applications. Remember that the current emotional state of a person is always visible in portraits! Still very competitive. 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It’s broadly seen by those that have never used it, to be an expensive collector item. I always put the lenses I review on scale. Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 is a solid lens. Check out the samples in our review to decide if the look is for you. Nevertheless there are a few lenses that simply stick, so we decided to let each of us pick one of the aforementioned lenses and tell you why we like it and/or keep using it. But unlike many older lenses it is still more than sharp enough already wide open. Primary use is portraits but I don’t mind if a lens can do macro, landscape, etc. Take a wide angle, and you’ll get an environmental portrait. Well-suited to landscape, nature, street photography and astrophotography. Some won‘t like the stronger cat-eyes. Great work as always! Jupiter 8.5cm f2 is covered. Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS ($2,498): Highly recommended! With a 24mm focal length combined with an F1.4 wide aperture, you get something that you can use for shooting landscapes and portraits of people you meet. 830g + adapter (native 900g) | $400 | review | sample images, buy from ebay.com | ebay.de| Amazon.com | Amazon.de (affiliate links). Dustin Abbott: July/Aug 85mm Shoot out reviews: 1480g | $2598 | full Review | compared to CaNikon, buy from amazon.com | B&H | Amazon.de | ebay (affiliate Links). Designed to satisfy 4K production requirements, the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens is a wide-ranging zoom lens that covers wide-angle to telephoto perspectives while adding many features for your full-frame a7 cameras. I need to do a larger test with some closer focus comparisons though. I think the bokina is more of a multi purpose lens. And another fantastic portrait lens is the Nikkon Ai-S 105mm f2.5, built like a tank. Small size and weight, average built quality. 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Ideal for an extensive variety of shooting situations – landscapes, architecture, close up portraits, sports, action and much more. No matter what zoom setting or focus distance you shoot at, this lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner to corner, with stunning background bokeh when required. Status: Bought and reviewed by Juriaan, currently for sale. Whether architecture, landscape or also three-dimensional subjects in close-up against a spacious background – this focal length with its large image angle is an excellent addition to the Loxia lens family. You can use any focal length you like, as long as you keep that distance. Status: Phillip owned it for about a year, David still owns it but uses  it mostly for macro photography. What Lens Should You Use For Portraits On Your Sony A7 III? There are so many lenses on this range, that it’s even hard to cover all the possible favorites of everyone, or be fair to make great portrait lenses, especially old. Sony’s new FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens delivers excellent corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entirety of its zoom range, while also producing beautifully rendered ‘bokeh’ or background defocus at all focal lengths. ), Tripods can make the framing easier and are quite helpful when shooting in low light. 594g | $1399 | full Review | aperture series | sample images. So, if you have got one, the next thing is to find the best/right lenses for your Sony a7R IV camera. Although this lens has a bright aperture of f2.8, it has a very bad transmission (T4.5) and will behave like a f4.5 lens in exposure. An excellent performer! Absolutely gorgeous bokeh rendering and at the same time super high resolving, adapts well to Sony cameras, on gen 3 cameras you even have eye AF, super heavy, very expensive, unclear spare parts situation, Maybe the highest resolving lens I ever used on my camera, adapts well to Sony cameras, on gen 3 cameras you even have eye AF and the in lens IS is very effective, heavy (still light compared to the competition), very expensive, Bokeh rendering not as great as the 200mm 1.8 but still amazing, Very complex and modern design for its age with superior minimum focus distance and sharpness at all distances, no aperture diaphragm, no focus ring (see reviews for further information). Optically, it has very balanced properties without being particularly excellent like the Sony FE 1.4/85 GM. Nippon kogaku nikkor-p auto 105mm f2.5 Status: Bought, reviewed and sold by Bastian. Status: Bought, reviewed abd sold by Bastian. Did you know that? Click if you want to see full list best of portrait lenses from all manufacturers for Sony E-mount. Distinguished by its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, this Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM lens offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and benefits working in low-light conditions. The Sonnar 4/135 makes also a tremendous Portrait lens. Consistently excellent image quality right into the corners makes the lens perfect for the challenges of, for example, landscape, astro and architectural photography. Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 Lens ($1,499): Excellent Manul Focus Wide Angle Lens! It features a very fast and bright f/1.8 maximum aperture to support working in dimly-lit conditions and for greater control over focus for shallow depth of field imagery. Sharp lens for landscape, streets and low light. Thanks, I checked the interview out. The bokeh is smooth at typical portrait distances but gets a bit nervous at longer distances. Full List of Recommended Sony A7 Series Lenses, Portrait Lenses | Wide-angle Prime Lenses | Ultra Wide Angle Prime Lenses | Standard Zoom Lenses | Wide-angle Zoom Lenses | Telephoto Zoom Lenses | All-in-One Lenses | Macro Lenses | Cinema Lenses. Will add it later. Although not being cheap in absolute terms, this lens won’t cost you an arm and a leg in comparison to the premium FE offerings. And yes, the corners do show some softening at F1.8, but when would one need sharp edges when using such a shallow depth of field.Especially in portraits, your subject shouldn't be in the very edge of the frame when it comes to composition. I strongly suggest you give a shot to Samyang 85 1.4 AF. But it’s bigger, heavier, and more expensive. We don’t have personal experience with any of them. A good lens to get started on a very tight budget. Using manual focus for portraits requires some skill and won’t work for any subject, but you can save a lot of money or get special lenses if it works for you. Ideal lens with affordable price for landscapes, architecture, close up portraits, and architectural shooting. From what I have seen it is very similar to the Samyang 85mm 1.4, except for nicer mechanics. The first step would be to prepare everything you can prepare before your photoshoots. The Rollei 85/2.8 is also another very remarkable lens. Offering incredible sharpness and color rendition, the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens an excellent ultra wide angle prime lens designed specifically for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Hopefully, you have gained some new insights on Sony Alpha 7 portrait lenses! Still in use. This lens does the 85mm portrait lens job for most of the Sony users really. Although many photographers enjoy vignetting in portraits or even add dim corners in-post, it might be an issue for professionals since you can lose some slight detail due to the underexposure. Remember that wider focal lengths also have benefits when capturing portraits, as they do create more intimacy, although we do recommend to start with a focal length between 50-105mm (full-frame). But if you are looking for high resolution, high contrast and good flare resistance this is not for you. I’m interessted to see which lens Phillip will pick as his favorite portrait lens. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-XpWprgjnoKH8diItsHxFLO7DAEjsfQH. Very well balanced lens with a good combination of sharpness,  contrast (already at maximum aperture) and bokeh, correction of longitudinal CA not as good as Zeiss Batis 135mm 2.8, Sigma Art 135mm 1.8 or Samyang 135mm 2.0 but not bad either, Decently priced 135mm portrait lens with a fast maximum aperture of f/2.0 and autofocus. So with time the list will grow, but have some patience with us . If you purchase the lens through one of the affiliate-links in this article we get a small compensation with no additional cost to you. These all look the same to me. As mentioned above, the quality of the bokeh is the most extraordinary aspect when it comes to image quality. On the other hand, you might prefer working with a more narrow focal length, in which case the lens below is going to be the better option. 950g | $1898 | Review | Sample Gallery at DPR | OLAF-Test at LR, preorder at amazon.com | B&H (affiliate links). Other than that you get impressive sharpness from edge to edge that keeps up even with higher resolution cameras such as the Sony A7R IV.Chromatic aberration, distortion or vignetting are no issues while the lens produces very soft bokeh. Three low dispersion glass elements and three aspherical elements, including a double-sided element, effectively control spherical aberrations and distortion for increased sharpness and accurate rendering. Wide full-frame E-mount lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture! Combine both the ultimate in sharpness with spectacular bokeh, this Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM lens is an excellent lens without doubt. Street photographers tend to use 35mm lenses the most, although it is an excellent option for indoor portrait photography, which gives you a very natural perspective. Side note: If you watch Dustin’s earlier 2019 review of the 85mm FE Samyang with early firmware versions, he, like many others was quite critical of the AF performance. And I used 85mm sigma art f1.4! Will probably buy again, as it was small, sharp and had a beautiful bokeh. You could shoot portraits with any focal length, right? buy from Amazon.com | Ebay.com | B&H (affiliate links). What greater award can a lens have then being bought by the photographer with his own money and still being in actual use. How does the Voigtlander 110mm APO Macro do in the portrait category? https://youtu.be/3lgAtPmTUMc. Minolta mc Rokkor 100mm f3.5 macro When using the lens on an A7III, you will be surprised how light it is, as it only weighs 200g/7oz. Weighing in at just 6.4 lb, this lens is incredibly portable for glass of its size. what about the Canon FD 85mm 1.8? Actually, I have seen very little attention posted by any of the posters, regarding how mid and corners can be drastically different in taste, and anything is only described in a way that’s akin to thinking of ketchup, tomato dip sauce and tomato paste as if they where the same. Two cool feature of the lens is that there is a manual aperture ring and a focus hold function. The fast 2.8 aperture provides great depth of field control for isolating subjects as well as maximizing performance for low-light shooting situations. These used lenses are high IQ, fast and cheap. If you can’t afford the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, the FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens will be a great choice for you! I would go as far as to claim it is an ideal lense for portraits in quite every regard. the Loxia 85mm 2.4 is slightly smoother with more challenging backgrounds. At f/2.8, Image quality is stellar. Sony FE 85mm F1.8, Sony 85mm F1.4 GM, Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE, Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8, Sigma 85mm F1.4 ART, and the Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8. This makes it useful for portraits and sports photography where you want to separate the subject from the background. You can choose the one you need. Instead, try to find a tree or an area that limits direct sunlight so that you do not get this type of shadows. Bought and still in use by David. I am only a baby photographer (recently upgraded to Sony a7iii) and I have been bewildered by the options for portrait lenses. Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens ($498): Ideal for everyday photography! Mount: Sony FE | Focal length: 24–240mm | Image stabilization:Yes | Elements/groups: 17/12 | Diaphragm blades: 7 | Autofocus: LM | Min focus distance: 0.50m (19.69″) | Max magnification: 0.27x | Filter thread: 72mm | Dimensions (WxL): 81x119mm | Weight: 780g. But if you end up not using your lens due to its weight or size/inconvenience, it would be a shame. So the effect is an extremely very gradual reduction in microcontrast as it gets closer to the edges, never going below 40% lp /mm at 40 lp /mm thus not at all low resolution, but actually extremely high, but smothly transitioning, unlike most and many lenses recommended here. You obviously care greatly about these smaller differences we don‘t find that important from our own experience but mI guess some people will care about them as much as you and will be happy to find a source. 750 must be with caps etc. That is covered here+ bonus section. On top of that the cat’s eyes effect is the lowest of any fast 85mm lenses so far which makes the bokeh look more natural to me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaDz3caJMe0. One of the worst mistakes you can do is to take portraits at 12 am outside where the sun is straight above your subject. With larger prints, you can even tell where the light comes from by looking at the pupil, which should show a white line/spot indicating where the light came from in a picture. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Especially its very fast autofocus helps to get not only adults but also kids and animals in focus. This manual focus portrait-length lens also incorporates one high refractive index element and one extra-low dispersion element into its design to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions throughout the focusing range. That’s why I prefer your long-term reviews over any kind of review anywhere else. A favourite lens in the days of film, and one which is still sharp by modern standards. If you found it helpful, you can support us by: Thanks! It is actually the portrait lens I use the most at the moment. This lens is very sharp. Designed as the ultimate portrait lens, the new Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM telephoto prime lens strikes a perfect balance between resolution and bokeh in a compact package. Follow @CameraTimes !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? Superbly sharp across the range from centre to edge with high contrast. I cannot see; Samyang 85mm f1.4 FE, Laowa 105 f2, Laowa 100 f2.8 and Nikon portrait lenses in adapted lenses list. As Bastian is keen on those super fast 170-200mm lenses we decided to include a few of those as bonus coverage. Unlike most other review sites we have no association with any lens manufacturer apart from occasionally loaning a lens for a review. Its good for landscape (very sharp), for macro (1:2 ratio) and for portrait (smooth bokeh) but it doesn’t excel at any discipline. Overall, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 should be one of the first options to be considered if you are a professional portrait photographer, since it offers an ideal focal length and the fastes aperture available in the Sony lens setup. The 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS is a heavy-duty lens for professional photographers looking to get the most out of their a7 camera. Distinguished by its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and benefits working in low-light conditions. Juriaan, David, Jannik, Bastian and Phillip, I’m a bit surprised you don’t mention the Minolta 100mm f/2.5. The Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G lens is currently Sony’s widest full-frame E-mount lens, and it is the perfet lens for landscape, travel, architecture and astrophotography. Contrast is also higher in the bokeh area than the 2/135 Classic. I understand skipping over some of the more esoteric options like Lensbaby’s Composer optics (though apparently the Sweet 80 has a cult portrait following), but I expected to see the Velvet 85 amongna comprehensive list of E-mount portrait lenses, especially considering its unique rendering at wide aperture. Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS ($1,098): If you can’t afford the FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lens, the FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens will be a great choice for you! Bokeh, sharpness, lens-distortion, and many other optical aspects of your photos come down to the performance of your lens. 318g + adapter | $140 | full review | aperture series, buy from ebay.com | ebay.de (affiliate links), Status: Bought, reviewed and sold by Bastian, replaced with Zeiss Loxia 85mm 2.4. You can choose the one you need. The best 24-70mm lens and ideal for portrait, travel and event photography or even simple everyday shooting! I’m trying to optimize for the best micro-contrast and colors, with good sharpness and bokeh that isn’t distracting. Not great for low light and softness toward the edges. I will review it soon: but it’s my choice because it’s such an amazing allrounder. And this list does not even contain the ones I was using on Nikon cameras (including AF-S 85mm 1.4G and AF-S 200mm 2.0G VRI). If we have left any question unanswered please leave a comment and we will do our best to answer it. The 1.8/135 GM is an ultra high resolving lens with very fast autofocus. The whole image sharpens up a lot at f/1.6, the center is very good as is the contrast from this aperture. Thankyou for a quick comparison, it’s helpful. This lens also features fast, precise and quiet autofocus capabilities in both still and video shooting, making it an ideal complement for versatile shooting such as landscape, portrait, wedding and so on. Sony Alpha a7 series cameras are dream cameras for photographers who are looking for a smaller full-frame camera. 2500-3000g | $300 (used) | full Review 168/183 | sample images 168/183. Image By: Aaron Stidwell - for more sample photos click here. This premium lens delivers superlative image quality, and dust/moisture resistance means consistently reliable performance. Look at portraits of professional photographers and try to understand where the light is coming from by looking at shadows. When first released many thought it the  best  full frame lens for any mount. Consider these aspects when looking at build quality & Design. für sämtliche Objektive von Fremdherstellern für das Sony e-mount System. Lenses became so good these days you have to invent something new to brag about. Furthermore it measures 3.9x3.4" which is quite large for a 50mm prime lens. In addition, shooting up close at F2.8 can produce some extraordinary background bokeh. They feature an internal focus design so that the lens does not change size while focusing to minimize the appearance of breathing when changing focus. When enlarged a lot you will notice that modern lenses are sharper but most of the time this will matter very little. and compact, the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 for Sony E-Mount delivers superb optical performance, including both outstanding image quality and beautiful background blur effects (bokeh) provided by fast F/2.8 aperture. Excellent CA control, but not quite as good as Batis 135. A mention would be welcome in an update since they Lens is almost a tit for tat exact copy of the design). That is a very interesting question indeed! The Sony a7R IV is an ideal mirrorless camera for enthusiasts, hobbyists and professionals alike. Most people haven't heard a lot about Viltrox unless you use speed boosters. Your email address will not be published. suggestion for “adapted AF lenses”: Canon EF 1,8 / 85 : quite cheap, even new – at least, if an adapter is already in house. The two most important things to think about when buying a lens for portrait photography is the focal length and aperture, as they both affect depth of field and the whole look of your images. Recently, Viltrox released a great alternative to the Sony FE 85mm F1.8, with autofocus. With the dimensions of 4.2x3.5" the lens is quite large and also weighs 1.8 pounds which might not be the best if you want to travel light. Bought and sold by Jannik. Wider focal lengths (14-24mm) tend to distort the face, especially when moving very close to the subject.