85mm VS 55mm for Portraits

[@petcumihai23]

I was searching for a video like this for weeks! Thank you so much for your work! You're on a good road!

[@dasignarts]

Mihai Petcu Hey Mihai! Thanks a lot! It‘s really encouraging :)
Have a great week!

[@dasignarts]

Mihai Petcu Are you choosing between a 50ish mm and a 85mm?
What do you like to shoot? :)

[@petcumihai23]

DasignArts just today i bought an 55mm. Can’t wait to try it! I know I made the right choice ❤️

[@oi643]

What a great video!! This is exactly how I would have compared the two lenses if I had them, no B-roll fo the lenses or locations, just simple and great picture comparison. Keep it up!!

[@dasignarts]

Hey Juan,
I didn't see your comment until now, sry for the late reply.
I'm glad you like it this way :) I was trying to get straight to the point I think :D
It's a kind of german thing I hear more and more often :D haha
Have a good weekend!

[@oi643]

DasignArts No worries! Have a good weekend too and keep up the great work :)

[@juurstudio]

Thanks, I'm edging toward 85mm. But in that case I guess full height portraits are out of the question in not too big indoor/apartment spaces?

[@dasignarts]

Hey Men!
Yeah I think so as well.
You'll need to be around 4-5m away from your model to get it at full length.

[@corinpreda]

Thanks for this video
I'm going with the 55

[@dasignarts]

Hey Corin!
I didn't see your comment until now, sry for the late reply.
Good Choice! Did you get it by now? Let me know how you like it, please :))

[@cahyadiputral9197]

Thanks a lot man 🔥🔥🔥

[@6ix9inewpk]

Really like your work. I hate hearing all these people talk without photos.

[@dasignarts]

Hey Dude,
I didn't see your comment until now, sry for the late reply.
Thank you so much :)
Yeah, it's really important to be practical and show some results ^_^
Have a good weekend :)

[@kenbetiii8453]

Hey bro. I need images of romatic.

[@andrem2976]

You should really have more subscribers than this bro this was a well put together comparison! You’ve helped me make my decision. Thank you again!

[@dasignarts]

Thanks a lot Andre! Glad that it helped you.
So what did you choose? :)
What camera are you using?

[@andrem2976]

DasignArts I chose the 55mm 1.8. I’m using the A7iii. The 85 is a great lens but when you want to get versatile with your shots the 85 limits that. The 55 is much more versatile and you proved that. Thanks again :)

[@dasignarts]

@@andrem2976 Nice men. Cool that you figured it out for you. :)
Yeah, the 55 is super good. There is a difference in looks to the 85: Background Compression for example, that I forgot to mention in the Video. But still, the results you get from both lenses can be very similar. In the end it's about what feeling you can create through your shots and story. And since the 55 is a little more versatile, it's more likely to get the shots you want. And in the end you can lend an 85 from a friend or rent it for some little money if needed. :)

[@faespinoza83]

I like your channel and your content! Keep doing it!

[@dasignarts]

Hey Fabian!
I didn't see your comment until now, sry for the late reply.
Thank you so much! This is really encouraging :))
I hope you're having a nice weekend. :)

[@JengChainarong]

Hello :D, Have you try 55mm in crop mode how does the difference.?

[@dasignarts]

Hey there :)
the big difference will be that you will have less bokeh with the 55 in crop mode. And you'll end up with only 10-12mp image instead of 24. For most things 10-12mp are enough! But you'll have the big compromise in the feeling of the pictures because you can't isolate your subject that well. :)

[@JengChainarong]

@@dasignarts Thank man!

[@carlosnavarroborda9942]

Great pics bro! Thanks!

[@dasignarts]

thank you Carlos :)
Have a good weekend! :)

[@7FRAMESfilms]

Nice vídeo!

[@MissesMarble]

Thanks, Dani!

[@dasignarts]

you're welcome! :))
Have a great week!!

[@CedricRachmad]

But what happens with the FOV if you crop the 55? Does it narrow the FOV about the same?
btw: next time I would prefer the comparison pictures beside each other instead of flicking back and forth

[@dasignarts]

Hey Cedric,
The FOV is actually not affected by cropping in using APS-C mode. It's the same as cropping in software. You'll have more background compression on the 85mm though.
I forgot to mention that part of the differences in the video. Thanks for the reminder.
Also, seeing the pics side by side makes sense. Thanks for the hint.
Have a nice day :)

[@Gigldog]

Thats exactly what i wanted to know! Thanks for the answer.

[@therealcinnimo]

great video

[@dasignarts]

Thanks a lot!!! :))
Have a nice upcoming weekend!!

[@therealcinnimo]

@@dasignarts you too :) I subscribed

[@dasignarts]

@@therealcinnimo Uhh thanks a lot! That's sweet of you! I'll be posting new stuff soon. Do you have anything photography related in mind that would be interesting for you to see? Then I could make a Video about that. :))