tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.comments2022-07-17T07:49:51.637-07:00Darwin M. Garza PhotographyDarwin M. Garza Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14986229731502437833noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-77441600189516345802019-06-16T01:28:15.195-07:002019-06-16T01:28:15.195-07:00I recently came across your blog and have been rea...I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. <a href="https://www.austin360photography.com/" rel="nofollow">Austin Drone Videography</a><br />Gerard Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674723158304931575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-86862437117760881052015-03-23T06:46:00.700-07:002015-03-23T06:46:00.700-07:00I bought 135 F2 DC couple of days ago after using ...I bought 135 F2 DC couple of days ago after using sigma 35/1.4 as my only lens on D610. like some ppl reported, i never have any focusing issue with this lens and it is tack sharp at F2. But one thing i have to say coming from 35/1.4, it is not for low light unless you use a tripod you are forced to increase ISO bcz of 1/135 rule. I had max 1500 euro budget and was thinking btw 85/1.8 and this lens, im so glad i bought this one and totally in love with it. I have never used 85/1.4 and would agree with all what you said, but just a small remark, the picture you show one is taken from one angle and other from totally opposite side, so can't compare the sharpness bcz there will be different lighting in both casesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-37687005606658757892013-12-22T13:52:58.478-08:002013-12-22T13:52:58.478-08:00Your D definitely was quite superb. Your D definitely was quite superb. shdggsdvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05909696175255074607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-85139148032267097922013-09-03T20:44:58.900-07:002013-09-03T20:44:58.900-07:00woww, great pict and amazing bokeh
Thanks for rev...woww, great pict and amazing bokeh <br />Thanks for review, it was excellent and very informative.<br /><a href="http://uii.ac.id/" rel="nofollow">thank you</a> :)dimzPhotographyhttp://uii.ac.idnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-74427499988218366542013-09-02T03:59:45.123-07:002013-09-02T03:59:45.123-07:00Really helpful analysis :)
I am bokehollic and wa...Really helpful analysis :) <br />I am bokehollic and wanted to know which one would be a better pick. I think I will pick the 135MM first and then the 85 1.4G just because i am paranoyed that they will stop making these lenses very soon :)<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />Jishnu NandyJishnu Nandyhttp://jishnunandyphotography.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-39990200265423915072013-07-09T16:46:05.295-07:002013-07-09T16:46:05.295-07:00I'm considering the 135mm F/2 DC. The only rea...I'm considering the 135mm F/2 DC. The only reason I would get this over say something like the 85mm f/1.4 G, is the fact is has an aperture ring and can be used with my Nikon FE and FM3A. I have a couple G lenses (70-200 and 14-24) and only wish everyday that I could use them on my manual cameras.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716921479037508246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-69674338772197360442012-04-27T14:09:52.162-07:002012-04-27T14:09:52.162-07:00I was between these two lenses and ended up gettin...I was between these two lenses and ended up getting the 105mm f/2.8 Micro VR lens instead. The bokeh is suprisingly good and resoloution is off the charts. I've had the 85mm f/1.4D and the 70-200 f/2.8 VR before too, and I have to say, I'm impressed with the 105 VR. Not quite as much blur, but very creamy, razor sharp, hand-holdable in any light, and the kind of contrast that pops and seperates the subject from the background. I might add a 135 or an 85mm again someday for really blown out backgrounds, but for right now it's the 105mm. I've still got to shoot a wedding with it to see how I really feel, but right now I'm lovin' it. I hear Nikon's got a 135mm f/1.8 af-s VR under patent right now, I'm guessing it'll run $3,000+ based on the price of the 85mm 1.4 af-s and thier 200mm f/2 VR lenses. That's not a bill I want!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-86446637660259759982012-04-11T21:34:12.124-07:002012-04-11T21:34:12.124-07:00Great review.
ThanksGreat review.<br />ThanksFillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698421715865012454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-63276951217520641492011-11-01T11:38:23.780-07:002011-11-01T11:38:23.780-07:00Hey Darwin,
Great review and comparison between th...Hey Darwin,<br />Great review and comparison between the 2 lenses. I'll give you a partial equipment list and the ask the question. I currently shoot primaily portraits and weddings. I have a Nikon D3S and the following lenses: Nikkor 80-200 f2.8, the 85mm f1.4D, a 50mm f1.4D, the 24-70mm f2.8 and a Sigma 1500mm f2.8 macro. My question is, would you upgrade to the 85mm G version or purchase the 135mm f2.0 DC lens?<br />Thanks,<br />Len C.Len Cardinalehttp://cardinalephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-76185305246414631532011-09-17T18:50:25.748-07:002011-09-17T18:50:25.748-07:00I have both the 85mm f1.4G and the 135mm f2 DC and...I have both the 85mm f1.4G and the 135mm f2 DC and I loved your analysis. I can't think of much more than what you said, but I do want to emphasize the fact that I use them both just as much for portraits.<br /><br />Remember the 135mm will add more compression to the background, so I will use that for closeups if I do not want the background to be a noticeable factor. Example, I am at a construction site with ugly background but great colors. I will shoot with the 135mm just because I can minimize how much of the background is included in the frame. With the 85mm, I have to worry a bit more about separation of the background and shooting with shallow depth of field.<br /><br />If I was shooting at a botanical garden with lots of great background, I would go with the 85mm only because it shows more background with the same subject composition.<br /><br />I hope this helps.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16201723535075001070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-17721501594098814902011-06-28T21:24:09.114-07:002011-06-28T21:24:09.114-07:00Darwin M. Garza Photography~ what u trying to say ...Darwin M. Garza Photography~ what u trying to say from the explanation? you saying changing the entire dslr to d90 or d7000? <br /><br />how about if i buy d90 or d7000 85mm f1.4G will give the true effect of the picture and bokeh clarity will be the same from the lens? <br /><br />for d60: What you would suggest for macro shot and bokeh lens? Because i am focusing this 2 area fully. give the list of choice i can look into bro. what bout tamron and sigma. if u have any suggestion for that also please do list down...need your guidance bro..HouseOfPhotoGraphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938889528261973149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-22413651022389585722011-06-28T04:35:19.694-07:002011-06-28T04:35:19.694-07:00HouseOfPhotoGraphy~ The 85mm f1.4G will work on a...HouseOfPhotoGraphy~ The 85mm f1.4G will work on a D60 but it will not be a true 85mm. Instead it becomes like a 130mm f1.4 because of the crop sensor factor therefore shooting with it requires space. You might want to consider other options such as a 50mm f1.4 which becomes a 75mm 1.4 and will be more cost effective and yield similar results. I would then just upgrade my body instead to a D90 or D7000.Darwin M. Garza Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14986229731502437833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-33291301701296124022011-06-27T23:32:53.665-07:002011-06-27T23:32:53.665-07:00Hi Bro...wanted to ask you does this 85mmf1.4g sui...Hi Bro...wanted to ask you does this 85mmf1.4g suit with d60 nikon body? will i get everything same? what about the effects and bokeh? and zoom?HouseOfPhotoGraphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938889528261973149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-8689398922709225572011-03-10T19:57:23.988-08:002011-03-10T19:57:23.988-08:00Runs-thank you for the support and comment! I rea...Runs-thank you for the support and comment! I really appreciate it! -DarwinDMGhttp://www.dmgphoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-49286759041164210372011-03-09T20:09:00.373-08:002011-03-09T20:09:00.373-08:00Congratulations Darwin.Feel proud for you.You real...Congratulations Darwin.Feel proud for you.You really deserve it.Very well done.Keep it up.runahttp://www.clippingimages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-48892507797069894212011-01-18T11:15:51.198-08:002011-01-18T11:15:51.198-08:00Thanks for stoping by Bart!Thanks for stoping by Bart!Darwin M. Garza Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14986229731502437833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-6477527629854776742011-01-15T13:08:48.806-08:002011-01-15T13:08:48.806-08:00Thanks for posting your comments.
BartThanks for posting your comments.<br />BartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-64978401225307337012010-12-01T09:04:56.048-08:002010-12-01T09:04:56.048-08:00Norman,
I agree it is a hard decision to make con...Norman,<br /><br />I agree it is a hard decision to make considering these lenses are expensive. For me, I shoot strictly people and weddings just like you, so I personally will not find a use for the 35mm f1.4. For me, the 50mm 1.4 is my least used lens, and I probably doubt Id use the 35mm 1.4 only because Id reach for the 24-70mm first. <br /><br />I own 3 of 4 portrait lenses which are consider really good in the Nikon lineup which includes 70-200mm vr2. I find myself reaching for the 85mm f1.4 more than anything especially for portraits of the couple after the ceremony. The 70-200vr2 only comes out during the ceremony and reception where zooms are really useful. The 135mm I used when I have plenty of space or really do not have a great backdrop to work with where I really want everything out of focus except the couple. <br /><br />In your situation, being a portrait photographer, Id go with the 85mm. I personally dont see a need for the 35mm especially if you have the 28-70 & 50mm f1.4 already. 35mm & 50mm is too close for me to justify spending that much on a lens. The 85mm is similar to the 135mm in terms of bokeh, but the 85mm is a great lens to have especially for low light portraits. <br /><br />But on another note, if you were speaking 85mm vs 24mm, now this is a different story because you are lacking on the wide end based on the info you provided. <br /><br />To other readers: Please note, this is stricly based on my opinion and you may have a different point of view. This is all based on having these lenses mounted on FX and not DX. <br /><br />Hope this helps!Darwin M. Garza Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14986229731502437833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-70217967827637442742010-11-30T20:33:13.318-08:002010-11-30T20:33:13.318-08:00I currently have the 135 w/c I had to wait for 3 m...I currently have the 135 w/c I had to wait for 3 months to get but it was all worth it and now considering the 85 1.4G. Nice to read a review who actually owned both lens :-) Although I shoot mostly portraiture, I prefer the 70-200 vr2 on wedding along with my 50mm 1.4 and 28-70mm. Do you think it's an over kill to have the 85 too or go with the 35mm 1.4? I'm just trying to make sure I get the one the I like better since these lenses are not cheap..arrghhh hard decisionNormannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665501774287593984.post-88902539333350134932010-11-17T22:23:35.619-08:002010-11-17T22:23:35.619-08:00I agree 100% with your comments.
I recently picke...I agree 100% with your comments.<br /><br />I recently picked up the 135 F2 and upgraded the 85 to the G.<br /><br />The 135 does take time to learn how to properly use, and I must admit, I am still getting the feel of it, but it's probably my favorite lens (and that includes the 70-200 VRII). it just has a certain magic to it.<br /><br />The 85G for me is superb, but so was my D.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927721455792120335noreply@blogger.com