Nebell
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The best lens for portraits that I have is a Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro. But when I shoot at night it often hunts for focus and can't focus at all, even on A7R III. I also noticed that this happens even during daytime but it just goes out of focus and then in focus again which takes a few seconds. The focus is really slow compared to my other lenses which are all Sony f4 zoom lenses. Other than that it's a great lens and I shot some of my best pictures with it.
I've been looking at these new Sigma Art lenses for Sony. Specifically, Sigma 50 1.4 DG HSM Art and 135 1.8 DG SHM Art, both for Sony and they cost about €1800 together. The reason why I'm not considering Sigma 105 f1.4 is the size of that thing.
And also I've been looking at Sony FE 85 f1.4 GM which can be found for about €1500. But I'm not sure if I should get that one because my macro lens already covers that focal length and I already have 2 other zoom lenses that cover this focal length.
Besides speed and wide open aperture, another reason why I like f1.4/1.8 is the shallow depth of field.
While shooting last night I noticed that I needed both a bit wider (hence considering 50mm) and longer reach (I used crop mode on my camera to get a bit closer) than 90mm. But then again, who wants to stand there and swap lenses? That ain't practical and I know that would not work in 95% of the situations and I don't have the budget to buy a second camera right now.
Or maybe I should wait?
There's a lens for my need, Sigma 50-100 f1.8 but it's only for APS-C cameras, nothing for full frame.
Any suggestions?
I've been looking at these new Sigma Art lenses for Sony. Specifically, Sigma 50 1.4 DG HSM Art and 135 1.8 DG SHM Art, both for Sony and they cost about €1800 together. The reason why I'm not considering Sigma 105 f1.4 is the size of that thing.
And also I've been looking at Sony FE 85 f1.4 GM which can be found for about €1500. But I'm not sure if I should get that one because my macro lens already covers that focal length and I already have 2 other zoom lenses that cover this focal length.
Besides speed and wide open aperture, another reason why I like f1.4/1.8 is the shallow depth of field.
While shooting last night I noticed that I needed both a bit wider (hence considering 50mm) and longer reach (I used crop mode on my camera to get a bit closer) than 90mm. But then again, who wants to stand there and swap lenses? That ain't practical and I know that would not work in 95% of the situations and I don't have the budget to buy a second camera right now.
Or maybe I should wait?
There's a lens for my need, Sigma 50-100 f1.8 but it's only for APS-C cameras, nothing for full frame.
Any suggestions?