New prime - Recommendations?

GSXRMovistar

GSXRMovistar

GSXRMovistar

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Hi all, considering a new lens so looking for thoughts/recommendations.

Current setup, Sony A7III, Sony 85mm f1/.8, Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8, and a Tamron 17-28 mm F/2.8.

My phone has now become my main camera for family pics so the 28-75 gets a lot less use, the 17-28 I use for architecture but its the 85mm that gets the most use when I do the odd photoshoot which is normally portrait/fashion stuff.

The 85mm can be a little tight at times so considering another prime to go with it, maybe a 35mm, so my questions..

1. 35mm to partner the 85mm for full length/wider portrait stuff, good idea? if not then what else?
2. If 35mm, then recommendations for the A7III?

Cheers
 
34GM is the best one
35mm Zeiss is good and can be found cheap - You will read lots about "de-centered", over blown IMO. I had one and it's great but it's a large lens.
35/1.8 is cheap and good value for money.

I think there is also the Sigma 35/1.4 and the Sigma 35/1.2 which are ported over from the SLR mount. I am sure Samyang makes one too but I never tried them.
 
GSXRMovistar said:
Hi all, considering a new lens so looking for thoughts/recommendations.

Current setup, Sony A7III, Sony 85mm f1/.8, Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8, and a Tamron 17-28 mm F/2.8.

My phone has now become my main camera for family pics so the 28-75 gets a lot less use, the 17-28 I use for architecture but its the 85mm that gets the most use when I do the odd photoshoot which is normally portrait/fashion stuff.

The 85mm can be a little tight at times so considering another prime to go with it, maybe a 35mm, so my questions..

1. 35mm to partner the 85mm for full length/wider portrait stuff, good idea? if not then what else?
2. If 35mm, then recommendations for the A7III?

Cheers
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I use the slightly wider Sigma 30mm f1.4 DN DC for architecure shots, great value at £289, and seen them at £150 s/h.
 
Sigma 35/1.4 is popular and certainly bang for your buck. However, if you prefer a lighter option, which I find myself drawn to these days, then the Sony 35/1.8 is a solid choice.
 
Captain said:
35 1.4GM is a stellar lens if you have the budget for it.
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Raymond Lin said:
34GM is the best one
35mm Zeiss is good and can be found cheap - You will read lots about "de-centered", over blown IMO. I had one and it's great but it's a large lens.
35/1.8 is cheap and good value for money.

I think there is also the Sigma 35/1.4 and the Sigma 35/1.2 which are ported over from the SLR mount. I am sure Samyang makes one too but I never tried them.
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Nitrogen666 said:
Sigma 35/1.4 is popular and certainly bang for your buck. However, if you prefer a lighter option, which I find myself drawn to these days, then the Sony 35/1.8 is a solid choice.
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Thanks all, for me the GM is too expensive to justify as this is just a hobby for me (one of far too many), I like the idea of the Sony 1.8 with it being nice and light, plus impressed with their 85mm. Will take a look at the Sigmas and see if there are any decent compare videos on YouTube.
 
Just to close this out I narrowed my choices down to the Sony 1.8 but was also interested in the Samyang 1.8 that was getting some really positive reviews (and had a real bargain price) but decided on the Sony plus Amazon had a cracking deal of one for £419 so was a no brainer.
 
I have both the Sony 85 1.8 and 35 1.8 and I would say the 35 1.8 would be a good choice if you want light and not too expensive. I am finding that the 35 1.8 stays on my camera the most now as it’s such a great focal length for everything and makes people look great. Love the 85 but with my camera being mainly for family it is sometimes a bit too tight.
Amazon had the 35 1.8 under £400 a few months ago, only happens once a year as most of the time it is £500+.
 
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