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The Sony GM 400mm f2.8 is a large aperture super telephoto prime lens. This lens is typically used for the likes of sports and wildlife photography, but I thought it would be fun to test it out for portrait photography. Using the Sony A7R4, I am taking portraits of Heidi in a natural light, outdoor location.
During this portrait photoshoot, I am comparing the Sony GM 135mm f1.8 vs Samyang AF 135mm f1.8 vs Sigma 135mm f1.8 Art DG HSM. I am using all 3 lenses on one Sony A7IV camera body to make sure we have identical settings during our tests. Watch my comparison video below to see SOOC, 1:1 views of all the photos. I share comparisons of the image quality, sharpness and bokeh. I also compare the AF performance and autofocus accuracy to see who makes the best 135mm prime for Sony cameras.
The Mini 3 Pro has a 1/1.3 inch sensor. It has a 48 megapixel camera with a 6.7mm f1.7 fixed aperture lens which is the full frame equivalent of 24mm. In video, we can record 1080p and 4K footage in 25, 30, 50 and 60p. This is an improvement from the Mini 2 where you could only film those frame rates at 2.7K. The Mini 3 Pro also features 120fps in 1080p.
The Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN Art lens is an E-mount lens for Sony. I am using this Sigma prime on the Sony A7IV. For this portrait photoshoot, I wanted to do something a little bit different. Usually I am photographing outdoors in very green locations with natural light. This time, I booked in a beautiful photography studio with large windows for our photoshoot.
The Sony GM 24-70mm f2.8 MKII is a lightweight standard zoom lens for Sony E mount. This lens weighs an impressive 695 grams and uses four XD linear motors to achieve fast autofocus. I share unedited 1:1 view photo examples at various focal lengths throughout our shoot. I've also included comparison images to other Sony GM zoom lenses, prime lenses and third party lenses.
The Samyang AF 135mm f1.8 FE is an excellent telephoto prime lens for Sony cameras. I am using the Sony A7IV and A7III to test this Samyang 135mm at a portrait photoshoot. Watch my review video to see examples of autofocus performance and accuracy, image quality, bokeh, chromatic aberration and lens flare. I also include video quality examples on the A7sIII and A7IV.
I took these photos in June of 2019, it was the last time I've travelled overseas from Australia since the pandemic started. At the time, Dan and I were staying with his family in Gdansk, Poland. We travelled to a few different places during the month we were there including Scotland to capture a wedding, a roadtrip to Austria and this little trip to Granada, Spain.
As a portrait photographer, I find it extremely helpful to try different styles of photography. Doing photography outside your comfort zone can help with your creative flow. One night, I went for a walk around Sydney with the Sony A7sIII and GM 135mm f1.8.
My top 10 favourite photography tutorials I created in 2021. From composition tips, to reviewing new camera bodies and creative portrait photoshoot behind the scenes!
To create the Sony 14mm f1.8 GM lens review video, I roadtripped with Dan to the Blue Mountains during peak autumn colours. I wanted to make the most of these gorgeous orange and red leaves so Dan took portraits of me with the Sony 35mm f1.4 GM and Sony A7III.
I used the Sony A7IV and the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 lens for these photos. While I am a portrait and wedding photographer, I do enjoy going out to do landscape and wildlife photography. I saw the opportunity to visit these waterfalls on a rainy day and was hoping to see some fog - the weather definitely delivered for me!
The Samyang AF 50mm f1.4 FE II is a compact and lightweight prime lens for Sony mirrorless cameras. Watch my complete photo and video review video below to see how this camera performs out in the field at a portrait photoshoot.
The Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 G2 is a standard zoom lens for Sony E-Mount. During this portrait photography session, I am using the Tamron 28-75mm G2 on the Sony A7III. Watch my review video below to see the autofocus performance in stills mode, focus accuracy, image quality, sharpness and more.
The Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 is an E-mount zoom lens for Sony cameras. Watch the video below to see my complete review of how this lens performs for both photo and video. For photography, I am doing a portrait photoshoot on the Sony A7III. I share SOOC, unedited photos for you to look at in my review video! The photos in this blog post are my final edits.
The Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD is a full frame Sony E-mount zoom lens. In my real world review video, I share real-time examples of eye AF performance in stills mode on the Sony A7III. At a portrait photography session, I test the image quality and sharpness. Watch my behind the scenes video to see unedited, SOOC, 100% crops from the Tamron 35-150mm.
If you can only afford one prime lens, make sure this is the one you get! The 50mm focal length is a versatile prime for portrait photography, making it a great solo lens in your camera bag. I share 5 easy composition tips for portrait photography when using a 50mm lens.
The NEW Fujifilm instax Link WIDE smartphone printer is going to create the largest instant prints available in the instax lineup. The Link WIDE connects wirelessly to your mobile device via bluetooth with it's own dedicated smartphone app. It also connects directly to your Fujifilm X-S10 camera to print your photos onto instax WIDE film. The Fujifilm instax Link WIDE comes in 2 colours: Mocha Grey and Ash White. The Ash White is the colour featured in my photos and video.
The Google Pixel 6 Pro features a 50 megapixel Quad Bayer wide camera. This is the phone’s default camera has a sensor with an 82 degree field of view and an f1.85 aperture. Watch my real world review of the Pixel 6 Pro in the video below to see the camera in action! I have a portrait photoshoot with a professional model where I take photos in different lighting scenarios. I make use of both easy and more challenging lighting to see how the Pixel 6 Pro camera performs.
The Sony A7IV is FINALLY here!! We're going to be taking a look at this camera in my real world review to see how the A7IV performs out in the field. I have SO MUCH in this video today, we test out: human eye AF in photo and video, animal + bird eye AF in photo and video, we check out the A7IV body build to see what's new in the physical body, do portrait photography in the rain to see the image quality, colour rendition and sharpness. I use 3 different prime lenses for our portrait photoshoot: the GM 35mm f1.4, GM 85mm f1.4 and GM 135mm f1.8. I have some 4K video samples to share with you, I see if the A7IV overheats in video or photo mode, compare the IBIS, all the picture profiles, focus breathing compensation and see how the A7IV performs in low light for photo and video. I also answer the all important question - as a full time portrait and wedding photographer who uses the A7III, will I upgrade?
