All these photos were taken on the Canon 5D mk iv - a full frame camera! Let me know if you’d like me to do the same with crop frame :) Also I’ve made a blog post where you can easily compare each focal length side by side: blog.juliatrotti.com/pictures/24mm-vs-35mm-vs-50mm-vs-85mm-vs-135mm
Omg yes please! I'd love to see how this would work with a crop frame. I'm just learning - I inherited a canon60d with a mix of lenses and have no idea what I'm doing. 😳 your videos have been a godsend!
Although 85mm is always gonna be my favorite, i usually recommend a 50mm for anyone that is starting out, It's the most versatile and true to the human eye. Amazing video Julia!
El Chupacabra If it's for your hobby, buying less lens would actually save you money. If you are a professional, then choosing the right lens is also important.
@@69elchupacabra69 no if you know what kind of photography you are doing you will always feel the need for other lenses . the 50mm is very versatile but it leaves some gaps . Curious to know what lens decisions you have took in 11 months .
My favorite prime lens is the 35mm because of its versatility and the feeling of "closeness" in an image when taking pictures of couples but the 85 is also AWESOME. Shout out to Julia for always putting out awesome content!:)
For portraits, fast 35mm is always in my bag. Very versatile and I only need to set the brightest aperture to have background blur. For wider angle, I would prefer a 16-35 than a 24mm prime. Only if I'm in a field like in the video, I choose tighter lenses to get nicer bokeh. But for many situations, a 35mm with large openings will always be my first to consider. My very favorite.
@@kikipratama1 Hi Rizky, I don't know if you are a pro or a beginner like me but maybe you could give me a little advice. I am about to get my very first camera which is the Canon EOS 80D with the kit lens (18-135mm). My question is though: Is it also good enough for portrait shots with cool bokeh in the background or should I get an additional objective like the Canon 50mm 1.8 for 100 bucks? It would be very nice of you of you could help me out on these matters. Thanks in advance!
@@O.G.H. Hi there, 80D is a great all-rounder cameras whether you shoot portraits, sports, and some video. That 50mm 1.8 is everybody's first prime and it's great. Keep in mind that that the bokeh won't be as soft as shown in the video or against a big sensor camera like (6D, 5D, 1D, R, etc.) since you have to step back further and lose your blur. There can be a lot to discuss but if you love JUST portraits and less video, perhaps the old 6D plus that 50/1.8 might wow you more, and you can forget the kit lens for a while since the 50mm will be more versatile on a full sensor.
Finally, someone explaining and SHOWING the differences between multiple lenses. We, at least I, want to see this kind of videos where you not only explain, but also show what happens when all the theorie is applied. Great job. Keep it up
I've seen several focal-length demonstrations before, yet this one, while expanding the range, remains practical, while the gallery views enable simple, immediate comparison and insight.
As someone who's getting back into photography, I found this really informative and helpful in helping me choose my next lense purchase. Thank you! My favorite was the 85mm for sure
Thank you so much for all you do Julia. Your videos are always informative, yet inspirational, and with just the right amount of technical details, yet without getting bogged down by them. No click-bait titles, no stirring fanbois, and no unseemly shilling gear to your subs. I'm so glad i discovered this channel. You're brilliant. 👍
So in other words, you like the 85mm lens best for a full frame camera, which means the "nifty 50" would probably be the closest match on an APS-C camera.
@@martinfont4577 But we're not talking about bokeh, we're talking about the distortion. Besides, the equivalent 2.8 is as low as I usually go with my 85 1.4 anyway, there simply isn't enough in focus in 1.4.
Martín Font I shoot almost exclusively on a 50mm lens on a aps-c sensor it absolutely crushes the background and bokeh is phenomenal. If you want to check out some shots my insta is holladayphotographyinsta
The distortion does not change, 50mm has distortion of 50mm always, which changes in the APSC is only framing: with 50mm in APSC you have the frame of the 85mm, but with the same distortion of the 50mm
I've been thinking about getting an 85 1.8 for my 5d; I've always liked the compression and bokeh of the 85, both Canon and Nikon. But then I learned about the 135 and it's completely blurred my head. I prefer the pictures you can get from the 135, but I feel that it's a niche lens because of its length and usability whereas the 85 seems more versatile overall. Currently rocking a 50 1.8 and 20 2.8
After watching a lot of your videos a decided to buy a 16-35mm 2.8 and a 85mm 1.8 to work with my sony A7III. I have to say I don't really need any more lenses for the kind of (travel, friends, family, scapes) non professional photography I usually do. This is an excellent comparison for people to decide. Thank you! Saludos desde Chile!
I just got the 35f1.4 (on Sony) and I love it. Particularly for environmental portraits that contain some context. Absolutely love it. We also have the 85f1.8 and as you say it’s amazing as well. On the A7III with Super 35 they will cover the 50 and 135 roughly as well so we’re good!
I'm on Olympus and use the Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8 (90mm full-frame equivalent) and LOVE the 85-90mm focal length for portraits. It's nice because you're not too close to the subject.
Great video! 135mm for the win! 85 is a close 2nd! The compression and separation from the 135mm is unmatched and so awesome for portraits. That Canon 135mm is one of the best lenses they have ever made IMO. I cannot wait for the RF 135.
When it comes to the portrait shots, the 135 lens is the ideal choice, since it is like the proper lens for this. The 85 lens also works, too. Perspective distortion definitely shows up on the other 3 lenses. Especially, the the 24 lens, since you really have to get up close, putting the nose of the subject much closer to the lens than the ears are. It's called the "Dog Nose" effect. With the 135 (even the 85), you're back so far from the subject, the nose isn't that much closer to the lens at that distance. And definitely, don't use a telephoto lens set at 300mm or more. The subject in the portrait will look flat. Very good choice on lenses for this video. Well explained.
I will say this is the most informative video on focal length for me. I clearly am able to see the background pushed further from the model in the short focal lengths and then the background get significantly closer as you get to the longer focal length
If you want haft body shots portrait and short distance space it recomended 24 to 50mm and it also good for separation blur background to subject. But if you want magical or fantasy portrait that the subject really sharp and standout with blur separation background, far distance blur before the subject it better to used high mm like 135mm and up.
135mm by far👌🏼 Even though it’s not that versatile, if you want a beautiful depth of field then it’s such a nice lens to work with Also do a review on the EOS R!!!
But only if you have the room and space. My 85mm on crop is around 130mm, but you do feel like you are really far away from your subject. The results are really great.
I live in Germany and there are very few comments when watching videos. But this video is great! You have used all the familiar lenses to capture familiar styles. This job is very few people do and the effect is very high. People will easily see these pictures at once. I've watched this video over and over 10 times and I still want to watch it again. Thanks for your patience and commitment! Sorry to everyone about my little English.
I personally love the 105mm focal range it has almost no distortion depending on the distance of your subject and has a little better background separation than the regular 85mm portrait lenses
I just discovered your channel and I really like it! You are one of the few female photographers on youtube and that's great to see some more diversity! Personally my favourite prime lens would be the 35mm (APS-C). It's the lens I'm taking with me anywhere I go when I can't take more lenses with me. It's a really versatile lens. I love it!
I agree. I love the 85 and 135. My first 85 was the 85 1.8 which is an amazing budget lens. It was the first lens that produced photos that my friends gasped at how good the photos were. It made me feel like a pro. I've since moved on to the sublime Canon 85 1.4 which has image stabilization and better image quality. The negative is you need a lot of space to maneuver. And the super negative is a lot of people want group shots which is very hard with the 85. I'm impressed with your 85 1.2 shots. I found that lens very challenging to get really sharp images, especially wide open. I never considered the 135 because I found the 85 was already challenging to use in limited space, but now I'll consider it. But I have 2 lenses in my queue that I want to consider first: the new 70-200 coming out for the RF mount as well as the 100mm macro. I don't own any macro lenses but would love to have one.
Thanks Julia for this comparison. It will be very interesting if you could do another comparison with a 24-135 zoom lens to see how the results would be compared with prime 24,35,50,85 and 135 lens ....😛👍
Awesome video!!!! .. Maybe I'll buy either 35 or 50mm as it fits the budget.... Will you do a video on how to take stunning portraits with kit lens of aperture f/3.5(not below than that like f/2.8)....
My Nikon full-frame SLR setup includes the following Nikkor lenses: 24mm f/2 (large group portraits and environmental portraits) 35mm f/1.4 (group portraits and environmental portraits) 50mm f/1.4 (full-length, 3/4 length, and evironmental portraits) 85mm f/1.4 (head & shoulder and half-length portraits) 135mm f/2 (tight face shots) I rarely carry them all at the same time. My 24/50/135mm lenses make a good three-lens photojournalism kit. My 35mm and 85mm make a good two-lens street and photojournalism kit.
I'm gonna go with the 50 mm if I were to buy my first ever lens. THAT'S A REAL WINNER FOR ME, to have a prime lens that's that good already. BUT 85mm IS ALSO A MONSTER.
Thank you Julia. I watch lots of CZcams photography videos, and I have to say that is the best lens comparison video I have seen. Straightforward and to the point demonstration of the results and what to expect from each set up. Splendid!
Excellent video that clearly demonstrates what a huge difference focal length makes, esp in portrait photography. I love the collated multi image comparisons, makes your point plain as day.
50mm is a portrait beast for its price I'm using 50mm on Sony A7iii for all my portrait work APS-C crop mode converts it to 80mm lens of I need it and I love it 👍🏻
Martín Font it is an effective focal distance of 80mm Given that the image is gonna end up on someone's 1080px wide phone, no one cares if it's cropped
@@MaxRovensky True, but there is a point where it is just a cropped 50mm. If you are shooting in a cropped mode on your full frame you are effectively only using 60% of your sensor... which is worse than just shooting on a regular APS-C camera haha
Seeing these three shooting styles (same distance, full length, close up) with each of these five lenses is very informative. Thanks for saving us all the trouble of having lenses and location and model.
This is probably my favorite video so far. Soooo helpful! I’ve been trying to decide on my next prime. I love my 35 and have really been leaning towards an 85. This sealed the deal. Thank you💗
Another awesome video, Love your work! My current Prime line up is the 35mm 1.4 ii, 50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.4, 100mm 2.8, and the 135 2.0 and I love them all. Really hard to pick one because each one has its own style and use on a photo shoot. If I had to pick, thinking back on my vacations and the kit I bring along, it would be the 35mm and the 85mm, as well as the often forgot about gem, the 24-105mm f4 ii.
Practically the Sigma 56mm f1.4 (almost equivalent to full frame 85mm here) will be your best bet talking about Sony Alpha a6xxx as an example for the price and performance.
With the APSC crop factor, you'd be fairly safe to think of the lenses looking like the next longer focal length. (Focal length) x 1.5 = (APCS cropped equivalent). ie: 24=36, 35=52.5, 50=75, etc. Slightly over simplified but a good starting point on how to think of it.
@@user-dq5ij5sw2p No. Not enough reach. 17-55 on 1.6 crop factor is the same as 27-88 mm. Mine is great for indoor (wide enough) and for portraiture (close to 85mm).
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. As a newcomer to photography, this was very helpful in understanding what I might want some of these lenses for. I really liked how you laid the shots out for comparison and did a few different types of shots. This was great.
If I only take one lens with me somewhere, I usually take a 60 mm f/2.8 manual focus macro lens. I shoot APS-C. If I want to take more than one lens, the 135 mm f/3.5 (also a manual lens) is the second lens in my bag. I rarely shoot any wider than 50 mm. Great video by the way. I just found your channel...and subscribed.
3:41 I have one doubt, how do you fit these vertical photos on instagram without white borders? as there is less space in left and right hand sides!!!!
unfortunately i don't think you can. unless you take a wider shot and crop it in. But then you lose the quality and the look of the image. Thats the downside to instagram.
Thank you Julia! I’ve been waiting for someone to make this video for a long time. It’s the 50mm for me because it’s the closest to replicate what my eyes see. I love being able to reproduce the vision I see before I put my eye to the viewfinder.
Luv this video..... so well done. You got me thinking of getting that 135mm lens. I already have that amazing 50mm sold that 24mm a while now. Thanks for this informative video.
I gotta say I love the 35 most! I recently purchased a sigma 35 1.4 for canon and LOVE it! Imo It offers the wide-angle of a 24mm without the distortion- so you can still incorporate a lot of landscape into your portraits if that’s something you like. I don’t like Telephotos as much because 1) I like being close to the subject and 2) it’s harder to really incorporate the scene. Great video!
I agree. I own a 35mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8. I was leaning toward a 50mm next because sometimes I feel like I have to step in too close with the 35 or back up too far with the 85 but the image quality of the 135mm lens is making me rethink everything even though you have to shoot from so far back lol
@@stevenquintanilla9795 Haha. We're in a similar situation. I also have the 35 and 85 and for the first time I don't think I need a 50mm. I'm leaning towards the 135 as my next lens. :)
My favorite photographer on CZcams 😍....I rewatch all the time. I got the 85mm cuz of you and now I just purchased the 135. Your videos are so informative and have helped me improve so much.
Hi Julia! At 02:21 how do you get the entire model's features super sharp even with a shallow DOF? Is it just because of how far you are from the model? I always have these problems when the model starts moving around. :( Also thanks to your videos I finally decided to go for the Canon 5D Mark IV next year and the 35mm as my 1st full-frame! :D
With a 24 and 35 you have a little more leeway with what's in focus at a shallow dof because it's a wider angle lens, it also has to do with the way I'm shooting, I try to shoot for hip height to the model as her head and feet will be at a very similar distance away from my lens leading to everything being in focus. If I were to shoot on the 35 at 1.4 and I was standing up straight and pointing the camera down, her head and torso would be sharp but it would start getting out of focus closer towards her feet because of the angle of my lens/camera. Hope that helps!
@@juliatrotti when you say hip height... your hip height as the photographer or the models? This helped so much and a lot! Ty for always taking the time in answering our questions! Super ty! Oh so that's why it's a different approach on each lens.
A very useful comparison for anyone looking to buy the "ideal Portrait lens" interesting that back in the day we only really had 135mm F2.8 lenses for a decent tele..no wonder their were so many brilliant portraits in the 70s.
Thank you so much! Haha honestly the 85 really impressed me getting to compare it like this with all my other lenses. It's still not exactly my style, but it's an amazing lens and I want to use it a little more often!
I disagree, you need wider lenses for environment portraits and especially when getting full body shots indoors - when you don't have much space. The 24mm might be too wide, but I think the 35mm is just enough.
This is SO HELPFUL! It makes me think about what I'm really missing in my selection of lenses for portraits. I was thinking about adding an 85mm (I shoot with my 50mm all the time), but now considering the 135mm. Thank you!
Hello @Julia, you saved my life and I love this video A LOT as I'm a beginner and struggling with what lens should I buy for the portrait. Thank you so much!
2.8 vs 1.4 is full 2 stops difference + IQ is not on par between modern 85 and any 24-70. 24-70 is better option only in the situations in which there is no room to use longer FL - studio for example or somebody looks for wide shot. There is still better to use prime for the available BG separation or to get better IQ.
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I'm not a portrait photographer but want just 1 lens to stay on the camera for now (due to budget), so i won't be buying primes just yet. I was unsure what focal length range to get in a zoom, and your video has helped me make up my mind which focal lengths i want for the effects i like. Thanks again.
I've just bought some of your presets. I am overwhelmed by the high quality! These are the first presets that really work out. Thank you so much! Your videos are really amazing, too. I learn so much within a couple of minutes.
Love the way you explain things Julia. I got the 50 mm 1.8 on Aps c camera and I get nice portraits shots using f2.8 Using f1.8 is more challenging for me since eyes sharpness isnt there in everyshot. Maybe with fullframe sensor its easier to use f1.8 or f1.4 or f1.2.
This was such a detailed video, Thank you! My first ever prime lens was the Nikon Nifty 50 and I loved it because I'm a blogger and it allowed me get amazing full length body shots and portraits. I then got the 35mm to be able to capture better group pictures but I didn't really love it. I got the canon m50 in 2018 and got the 22mm lens but find that I can't really get the sort of bokeh I desire. From this video, the 85mm is my absolute favourite! Your presets are Amazing!
All these photos were taken on the Canon 5D mk iv - a full frame camera! Let me know if you’d like me to do the same with crop frame :)
Also I’ve made a blog post where you can easily compare each focal length side by side: blog.juliatrotti.com/pictures/24mm-vs-35mm-vs-50mm-vs-85mm-vs-135mm
Great video, thanks. I use cropped sensor and I'd like to see this same test with this kind of camera
Omg yes please! I'd love to see how this would work with a crop frame. I'm just learning - I inherited a canon60d with a mix of lenses and have no idea what I'm doing. 😳 your videos have been a godsend!
Yes, pls!
That's what I was looking for and yes plz do the same with crop sensor camera.
Absolutely! I have a Canon m50 so it would be great to know how these lenses perform with the adapter on that style camera.
Although 85mm is always gonna be my favorite, i usually recommend a 50mm for anyone that is starting out, It's the most versatile and true to the human eye. Amazing video Julia!
Thank you and yes I completely agree! The 50 is so versatile if you can only have one lens :D
The 50mm being so versatile, will it trap me from exploring other lenses as a beginner?
I was starting to feel inscure about the 50mm that came with my camera lol, thanks. I do want an 85 though.
El Chupacabra If it's for your hobby, buying less lens would actually save you money. If you are a professional, then choosing the right lens is also important.
@@69elchupacabra69 no if you know what kind of photography you are doing you will always feel the need for other lenses . the 50mm is very versatile but it leaves some gaps . Curious to know what lens decisions you have took in 11 months .
THANK YOU SO MUCH - nothing is more clear than the different pictures side by side, I finally see what the difference is about !
My favorite prime lens is the 35mm because of its versatility and the feeling of "closeness" in an image when taking pictures of couples but the 85 is also AWESOME.
Shout out to Julia for always putting out awesome content!:)
I love 40mm and 85mm on my 1.6x crop camera :)
For portraits, fast 35mm is always in my bag. Very versatile and I only need to set the brightest aperture to have background blur. For wider angle, I would prefer a 16-35 than a 24mm prime.
Only if I'm in a field like in the video, I choose tighter lenses to get nicer bokeh. But for many situations, a 35mm with large openings will always be my first to consider. My very favorite.
@@kikipratama1 Hi Rizky, I don't know if you are a pro or a beginner like me but maybe you could give me a little advice. I am about to get my very first camera which is the Canon EOS 80D with the kit lens (18-135mm). My question is though: Is it also good enough for portrait shots with cool bokeh in the background or should I get an additional objective like the Canon 50mm 1.8 for 100 bucks? It would be very nice of you of you could help me out on these matters.
Thanks in advance!
O.G.H yes 50mm 1.8 is the best for your bucks ! You wouldn’t regret it
@@O.G.H. Hi there, 80D is a great all-rounder cameras whether you shoot portraits, sports, and some video. That 50mm 1.8 is everybody's first prime and it's great.
Keep in mind that that the bokeh won't be as soft as shown in the video or against a big sensor camera like (6D, 5D, 1D, R, etc.) since you have to step back further and lose your blur.
There can be a lot to discuss but if you love JUST portraits and less video, perhaps the old 6D plus that 50/1.8 might wow you more, and you can forget the kit lens for a while since the 50mm will be more versatile on a full sensor.
The 135mm is my favorite lens here, but the 35mm as an environmental / editorial lens looks good.
Finally, someone explaining and SHOWING the differences between multiple lenses. We, at least I, want to see this kind of videos where you not only explain, but also show what happens when all the theorie is applied. Great job. Keep it up
I've seen several focal-length demonstrations before, yet this one, while expanding the range, remains practical, while the gallery views enable simple, immediate comparison and insight.
As someone who's getting back into photography, I found this really informative and helpful in helping me choose my next lense purchase. Thank you! My favorite was the 85mm for sure
All you need is an 85mm it's such an amazing Portrait Lens
The comment below yours states the 35 is best. One of you is wrong!
what a perfectly done job. My favorite are 50mm and 135mm.
Thank you so much for all you do Julia. Your videos are always informative, yet inspirational, and with just the right amount of technical details, yet without getting bogged down by them. No click-bait titles, no stirring fanbois, and no unseemly shilling gear to your subs. I'm so glad i discovered this channel. You're brilliant. 👍
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that 💛
So in other words, you like the 85mm lens best for a full frame camera, which means the "nifty 50" would probably be the closest match on an APS-C camera.
no, the 50mm on an apsc isnt even near the 85mm on a full frame in terms of bokeh
@@martinfont4577 But we're not talking about bokeh, we're talking about the distortion. Besides, the equivalent 2.8 is as low as I usually go with my 85 1.4 anyway, there simply isn't enough in focus in 1.4.
Martín Font I shoot almost exclusively on a 50mm lens on a aps-c sensor it absolutely crushes the background and bokeh is phenomenal. If you want to check out some shots my insta is holladayphotographyinsta
The distortion does not change, 50mm has distortion of 50mm always, which changes in the APSC is only framing: with 50mm in APSC you have the frame of the 85mm, but with the same distortion of the 50mm
@@IRMProductions Distortion is caused by how close the lens is to the subject, not necessarily it's focal length
I'm now addicted to your channel. I just love your videos
I carry the 24 1.4 and 85 1.8 everywhere I go. Great job Julia!!
I have the 85mm lens and have to admit it takes beautiful photos. If you have the budget, you won’t be disappointed! It’s an amazing lens!
This is honestly the best focal length example video I’ve seen this far!
Thank youuuuu 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much!
I've been thinking about getting an 85 1.8 for my 5d; I've always liked the compression and bokeh of the 85, both Canon and Nikon. But then I learned about the 135 and it's completely blurred my head. I prefer the pictures you can get from the 135, but I feel that it's a niche lens because of its length and usability whereas the 85 seems more versatile overall. Currently rocking a 50 1.8 and 20 2.8
The way you say "Hey everyone" melts my heart every time omg. I keep listening to that :(
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She is an amazing model; switching and holding poses to each click! Soooo professional and talented!! Both of you!
After watching a lot of your videos a decided to buy a 16-35mm 2.8 and a 85mm 1.8 to work with my sony A7III. I have to say I don't really need any more lenses for the kind of (travel, friends, family, scapes) non professional photography I usually do.
This is an excellent comparison for people to decide. Thank you!
Saludos desde Chile!
I just got the 35f1.4 (on Sony) and I love it. Particularly for environmental portraits that contain some context. Absolutely love it. We also have the 85f1.8 and as you say it’s amazing as well.
On the A7III with Super 35 they will cover the 50 and 135 roughly as well so we’re good!
Jetlag for Two just remember in Super 35 mode the quality of the picture drops quite a bit
Thanks Julia, another great video.!!
My favorite is 85mm and for body shots Signa art 35mm.
I'm on Olympus and use the Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8 (90mm full-frame equivalent) and LOVE the 85-90mm focal length for portraits. It's nice because you're not too close to the subject.
Danny Kidd That’s a great lens - I have it as well and I love the portraits taken with it!!
A good model like her that knows how to move without direction makes it so much easier.
35 mm for full body and 85 mm for portraits 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 need this on my collection. Nice video 👌👌
Thanks for sharing !! you did great and the model was working it ! lol she def knew what she was doing.. great video !
Great video! 135mm for the win! 85 is a close 2nd! The compression and separation from the 135mm is unmatched and so awesome for portraits. That Canon 135mm is one of the best lenses they have ever made IMO. I cannot wait for the RF 135.
The photographer is just as beautiful as the model 😍
Model is so skinny, not good
hahaha stop joking men, the only beautiful one is Julia !!
nope the photographer is way more beautiful
@@Ynotnow9900 The model has a perfect body!
wow man!!! Hundreds like for photographer... Sinly beautiful
When it comes to the portrait shots, the 135 lens is the ideal choice, since it is like the proper lens for this. The 85 lens also works, too. Perspective distortion definitely shows up on the other 3 lenses. Especially, the the 24 lens, since you really have to get up close, putting the nose of the subject much closer to the lens than the ears are. It's called the "Dog Nose" effect. With the 135 (even the 85), you're back so far from the subject, the nose isn't that much closer to the lens at that distance. And definitely, don't use a telephoto lens set at 300mm or more. The subject in the portrait will look flat. Very good choice on lenses for this video. Well explained.
24 and 85 mm are the perfect combination
50 85 and 105
@@robstyles2675 goodbye landscape.
@@staLkerhu i never shoot landscapes i shoot ppl so this would be a good for that im rarely shoot people at 24mm or anything under 35mm
I will say this is the most informative video on focal length for me. I clearly am able to see the background pushed further from the model in the short focal lengths and then the background get significantly closer as you get to the longer focal length
If you want haft body shots portrait and short distance space it recomended 24 to 50mm and it also good for separation blur background to subject. But if you want magical or fantasy portrait that the subject really sharp and standout with blur separation background, far distance blur before the subject it better to used high mm like 135mm and up.
135mm by far👌🏼
Even though it’s not that versatile, if you want a beautiful depth of field then it’s such a nice lens to work with
Also do a review on the EOS R!!!
But only if you have the room and space.
My 85mm on crop is around 130mm, but you do feel like you are really far away from your subject. The results are really great.
I live in Germany and there are very few comments when watching videos. But this video is great! You have used all the familiar lenses to capture familiar styles. This job is very few people do and the effect is very high. People will easily see these pictures at once. I've watched this video over and over 10 times and I still want to watch it again. Thanks for your patience and commitment! Sorry to everyone about my little English.
this video is really helpful! my fav lens is the 50mm but I want to get a 35mm for street photography.
Very helpful for choosing prime len
After watched your videos I think 35mm and 85 is my choice for prime len
A beautifully done job. One of the best comparison videos I've seen.
I personally love the 105mm focal range it has almost no distortion depending on the distance of your subject and has a little better background separation than the regular 85mm portrait lenses
I just discovered your channel and I really like it! You are one of the few female photographers on youtube and that's great to see some more diversity! Personally my favourite prime lens would be the 35mm (APS-C). It's the lens I'm taking with me anywhere I go when I can't take more lenses with me. It's a really versatile lens. I love it!
You're saying this maybe because 35mm turns into 52mm in APS-C?
@@edknight9153 yes, indeed ^^
I agree. I love the 85 and 135. My first 85 was the 85 1.8 which is an amazing budget lens. It was the first lens that produced photos that my friends gasped at how good the photos were. It made me feel like a pro. I've since moved on to the sublime Canon 85 1.4 which has image stabilization and better image quality. The negative is you need a lot of space to maneuver. And the super negative is a lot of people want group shots which is very hard with the 85. I'm impressed with your 85 1.2 shots. I found that lens very challenging to get really sharp images, especially wide open. I never considered the 135 because I found the 85 was already challenging to use in limited space, but now I'll consider it. But I have 2 lenses in my queue that I want to consider first: the new 70-200 coming out for the RF mount as well as the 100mm macro. I don't own any macro lenses but would love to have one.
Love the comparisons! Definitely reassures me saving for the 85mm is what I want :) Thank you!
There is no one I love more in the world than you, Julia. Thank you for your services. I wish the world knew about you.
85 and 135 were my favs
Omg same!!!! 😍😍😍
Thanks Julia for this comparison. It will be very interesting if you could do another comparison with a 24-135 zoom lens to see how the results would be compared with prime 24,35,50,85 and 135 lens ....😛👍
Awesome video!!!! ..
Maybe I'll buy either 35 or 50mm as it fits the budget....
Will you do a video on how to take stunning portraits with kit lens of aperture f/3.5(not below than that like f/2.8)....
I'd go with the 50
Thanks so much and yes definitely! I'm working on creating the kit lens video/photoshoot right now actually 😄
My Nikon full-frame SLR setup includes the following Nikkor lenses:
24mm f/2 (large group portraits and environmental portraits)
35mm f/1.4 (group portraits and environmental portraits)
50mm f/1.4 (full-length, 3/4 length, and evironmental portraits)
85mm f/1.4 (head & shoulder and half-length portraits)
135mm f/2 (tight face shots)
I rarely carry them all at the same time.
My 24/50/135mm lenses make a good three-lens photojournalism kit.
My 35mm and 85mm make a good two-lens street and photojournalism kit.
I'm gonna go with the 50 mm if I were to buy my first ever lens. THAT'S A REAL WINNER FOR ME, to have a prime lens that's that good already. BUT 85mm IS ALSO A MONSTER.
Yea I'm thinking an 85 is on my list as well.
on crop sensor 50 mm is best
Thank you Julia. I watch lots of CZcams photography videos, and I have to say that is the best lens comparison video I have seen. Straightforward and to the point demonstration of the results and what to expect from each set up. Splendid!
Thank you :D
Awesome vid and quite timely - I had been debating adding a 24 F/1.4 prime to my kit. This vid confirmed it’s a bad idea for my photographic style
Learned something about my 20mm and the distortion. Gonna work with 35mm more often to get eye for the shots.
Excellent video that clearly demonstrates what a huge difference focal length makes, esp in portrait photography. I love the collated multi image comparisons, makes your point plain as day.
Thanks so much!
50mm is a portrait beast for its price
I'm using 50mm on Sony A7iii for all my portrait work
APS-C crop mode converts it to 80mm lens of I need it and I love it 👍🏻
wrong, its a 50mm cropped, not a 80mm
Martín Font it is an effective focal distance of 80mm
Given that the image is gonna end up on someone's 1080px wide phone, no one cares if it's cropped
@@MaxRovensky True, but there is a point where it is just a cropped 50mm. If you are shooting in a cropped mode on your full frame you are effectively only using 60% of your sensor... which is worse than just shooting on a regular APS-C camera haha
Seeing these three shooting styles (same distance, full length, close up) with each of these five lenses is very informative. Thanks for saving us all the trouble of having lenses and location and model.
This is probably my favorite video so far. Soooo helpful! I’ve been trying to decide on my next prime. I love my 35 and have really been leaning towards an 85. This sealed the deal. Thank you💗
Thank you so much!! The 35 and 85 are such a great combination, love those 2 together 😊
I seriously want to thank you so much for such a straightforward comparison showing the differences between all these lenses.
i prefer 50 mm cause I have only a 50 mm..thanks julia
+1
how rupees did you buy 50mm
@@emmanuelmaganga1520 32000 rs. its the cheapest lens , not compromising quality
Great tutorial. Besides my zooms, I felt complete adding my 35mm to my 50 & 85 primes. A trinity! And for the reasons you mentioned.
35mm is my favorite focal length hands down
Another awesome video, Love your work! My current Prime line up is the 35mm 1.4 ii, 50mm 1.2, 85mm 1.4, 100mm 2.8, and the 135 2.0 and I love them all. Really hard to pick one because each one has its own style and use on a photo shoot. If I had to pick, thinking back on my vacations and the kit I bring along, it would be the 35mm and the 85mm, as well as the often forgot about gem, the 24-105mm f4 ii.
Please do it with crop frame... always helpful
Love❤️
Practically the Sigma 56mm f1.4 (almost equivalent to full frame 85mm here) will be your best bet talking about Sony Alpha a6xxx as an example for the price and performance.
With the APSC crop factor, you'd be fairly safe to think of the lenses looking like the next longer focal length. (Focal length) x 1.5 = (APCS cropped equivalent). ie: 24=36, 35=52.5, 50=75, etc. Slightly over simplified but a good starting point on how to think of it.
Honestly I really love her videos. I really don’t know why i enjoy her making these type of content. It’s very therapeutic for me.
Ahh thank you, that makes me really happy to hear!
For a crop sensor, my favorite lens is 17-55 f/2.8
Google UserX sigma 18-35mm f/1,8 the Best
@@user-dq5ij5sw2p No. Not enough reach. 17-55 on 1.6 crop factor is the same as 27-88 mm. Mine is great for indoor (wide enough) and for portraiture (close to 85mm).
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. As a newcomer to photography, this was very helpful in understanding what I might want some of these lenses for. I really liked how you laid the shots out for comparison and did a few different types of shots. This was great.
I've been looking at 135mm lenses lately and this has just made me want one more
If I only take one lens with me somewhere, I usually take a 60 mm f/2.8 manual focus macro lens. I shoot APS-C. If I want to take more than one lens, the 135 mm f/3.5 (also a manual lens) is the second lens in my bag. I rarely shoot any wider than 50 mm. Great video by the way. I just found your channel...and subscribed.
The 105 of my fav lens but would love to get my hands on a 200 f2
Thank you very much Julia. Your videos are straight forward and honest. You are very talented and humble. You have a beautiful and promising future.
Thank you!
3:41 I have one doubt, how do you fit these vertical photos on instagram without white borders? as there is less space in left and right hand sides!!!!
unfortunately i don't think you can. unless you take a wider shot and crop it in. But then you lose the quality and the look of the image. Thats the downside to instagram.
Thank you Julia! I’ve been waiting for someone to make this video for a long time. It’s the 50mm for me because it’s the closest to replicate what my eyes see. I love being able to reproduce the vision I see before I put my eye to the viewfinder.
Was it the same aperture (f/2 or f/2.8) or did you shoot wide open for each lens? Thanks for the video.
I shot at f2 with all the lenses, so the 135mm is the only one that was wide open, but I wanted them all to be shot at the same aperture :)
Luv this video..... so well done. You got me thinking of getting that 135mm lens. I already have that amazing 50mm sold that 24mm a while now. Thanks for this informative video.
Nice pictures! All pictures are raw and unedited but have vignette effect at 4 corners. Is this a normal feature for the 5 lenses?
I gotta say I love the 35 most! I recently purchased a sigma 35 1.4 for canon and LOVE it! Imo It offers the wide-angle of a 24mm without the distortion- so you can still incorporate a lot of landscape into your portraits if that’s something you like. I don’t like Telephotos as much because 1) I like being close to the subject and 2) it’s harder to really incorporate the scene. Great video!
The 135 is the standout lens here.
The 85 is also great but not as good as the 135.
I agree. I own a 35mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8. I was leaning toward a 50mm next because sometimes I feel like I have to step in too close with the 35 or back up too far with the 85 but the image quality of the 135mm lens is making me rethink everything even though you have to shoot from so far back lol
@@stevenquintanilla9795 Haha. We're in a similar situation. I also have the 35 and 85 and for the first time I don't think I need a 50mm. I'm leaning towards the 135 as my next lens. :)
I love the 24mm and 85mm for versatility.
Those 2 might be the only prime lenses I need for photography and cinematography/videography
The colours of raw photos are so much better than lightroom presets.
My favorite photographer on CZcams 😍....I rewatch all the time. I got the 85mm cuz of you and now I just purchased the 135. Your videos are so informative and have helped me improve so much.
Hi Julia! At 02:21 how do you get the entire model's features super sharp even with a shallow DOF? Is it just because of how far you are from the model? I always have these problems when the model starts moving around. :( Also thanks to your videos I finally decided to go for the Canon 5D Mark IV next year and the 35mm as my 1st full-frame! :D
YESSS I hope someone answers this. I’ve been really struggling to get sharpness all the way through at 1.6-1.4!
With a 24 and 35 you have a little more leeway with what's in focus at a shallow dof because it's a wider angle lens, it also has to do with the way I'm shooting, I try to shoot for hip height to the model as her head and feet will be at a very similar distance away from my lens leading to everything being in focus. If I were to shoot on the 35 at 1.4 and I was standing up straight and pointing the camera down, her head and torso would be sharp but it would start getting out of focus closer towards her feet because of the angle of my lens/camera. Hope that helps!
@@juliatrotti when you say hip height... your hip height as the photographer or the models? This helped so much and a lot! Ty for always taking the time in answering our questions! Super ty! Oh so that's why it's a different approach on each lens.
Honestly this is the best comparison video I’ve seen so far! Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
New subscriber from South Africa 🇿🇦✌ great content 💯
Thank you 💛
A very useful comparison for anyone looking to buy the "ideal Portrait lens" interesting that back in the day we only really had 135mm F2.8 lenses for a decent tele..no wonder their were so many brilliant portraits in the 70s.
What a fantastic video Julia! Very helpful and easy to understand.
Although it's pretty clear you love the 85 😂
Thank you for your amazing content! ❤️
Thank you so much! Haha honestly the 85 really impressed me getting to compare it like this with all my other lenses. It's still not exactly my style, but it's an amazing lens and I want to use it a little more often!
Really useful video, many thanks. It was also a masterclass on where on a subject's body to place the frame.
I believe 24mm and 35mm is not perfect for portrait shoot,it's better for street photography/landscape photography and astro photography...
I disagree, you need wider lenses for environment portraits and especially when getting full body shots indoors - when you don't have much space. The 24mm might be too wide, but I think the 35mm is just enough.
Best video on the subject ever. Please never take it down.
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This is SO HELPFUL! It makes me think about what I'm really missing in my selection of lenses for portraits. I was thinking about adding an 85mm (I shoot with my 50mm all the time), but now considering the 135mm. Thank you!
Great video :)
Hello @Julia, you saved my life and I love this video A LOT as I'm a beginner and struggling with what lens should I buy for the portrait. Thank you so much!
How about 24-70/2.8&85 1.4
2.8 vs 1.4 is full 2 stops difference + IQ is not on par between modern 85 and any 24-70. 24-70 is better option only in the situations in which there is no room to use longer FL - studio for example or somebody looks for wide shot. There is still better to use prime for the available BG separation or to get better IQ.
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I'm not a portrait photographer but want just 1 lens to stay on the camera for now (due to budget), so i won't be buying primes just yet. I was unsure what focal length range to get in a zoom, and your video has helped me make up my mind which focal lengths i want for the effects i like. Thanks again.
This probably has nothing to do with photography but you are totally gorgeous :)
Very good comparison showing both one spot plus similar size
The model should smile a bit more :) She is beautiful, but this sleepy/drunk look does not fit her perfectly.
yea
I have the 50 and 85mm Nikon lenses and I love them. 35mm definitely on my wish list. Thanks for this. A very clear view of the different lenses
Really helpful video review and comparison here. Thanks for putting this all together
I've just bought some of your presets. I am overwhelmed by the high quality! These are the first presets that really work out. Thank you so much!
Your videos are really amazing, too. I learn so much within a couple of minutes.
Ahh thank you that makes me so happy to hear!! 💛
Great demo, very clear on what these lenses are used for. Thanks
Love the way you explain things Julia. I got the 50 mm 1.8 on Aps c camera and I get nice portraits shots using f2.8
Using f1.8 is more challenging for me since eyes sharpness isnt there in everyshot. Maybe with fullframe sensor its easier to use f1.8 or f1.4 or f1.2.
Absolutely amazing! I was always curious about..well..exactly this! Thank you!
This was such a detailed video, Thank you! My first ever prime lens was the Nikon Nifty 50 and I loved it because I'm a blogger and it allowed me get amazing full length body shots and portraits. I then got the 35mm to be able to capture better group pictures but I didn't really love it. I got the canon m50 in 2018 and got the 22mm lens but find that I can't really get the sort of bokeh I desire. From this video, the 85mm is my absolute favourite! Your presets are Amazing!
Thank you so much and I'm glad it was helpful!