AndreStMaur
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Did some members of this forum try that lens? What would be your opinion compared to the Laowa or older A-mount version?
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Sony 100mm STF
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I have also been researching this lens with the aim of buying it. The general consensus seems to be that it performs better than the other 2 you mentioned. The main debate is whether it is preferable to a good general purpose portrait lens like the 85 1.4 GM or even the Sony 85 1.8 with their greater light gathering.
The people who like the STF seem to REALLY like it, but it is a specialty lens.
I'm finding it hard to justify the purchase considering I already have the 90 2.8 which is also highly regarded for portraits.
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The people who like the STF seem to REALLY like it, but it is a specialty lens.
I'm finding it hard to justify the purchase considering I already have the 90 2.8 which is also highly regarded for portraits.
Cheers
I tried it and it’s amazing, wonderful bokeh and very sharp. I put it in my wish list but for some reason it’s still difficult to find it in Australia.
In the meantime I got a FE 85mm F1.8 and a Sigma Art 135mm F1.8 both outstanding. I also have the 90mm Macro which is pretty good. At the end of the day, I had to remove it from my wish list as I have so many alternative lenses. Perhaps I could replace the 90mm with the 100mm, I’d have to think about it.
In the meantime I got a FE 85mm F1.8 and a Sigma Art 135mm F1.8 both outstanding. I also have the 90mm Macro which is pretty good. At the end of the day, I had to remove it from my wish list as I have so many alternative lenses. Perhaps I could replace the 90mm with the 100mm, I’d have to think about it.
Neurad1
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For me the question is this vs. the Batis 135.....I know it's technologically apples and oranges, but if I bought either it would be for portraits....
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Luis Gabriel Photography
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Neurad1
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Thanks' Luis. Sum it up for me, though....I already have the 85 GM. Which was your favorite? I am confused....did you test the Batis 135 2.8?
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I kept the GM and the 135mm Sigma. The STF just didn't create enough subject isolation for my shooting needs. The 135mm stf was better at that but inferior sharpness and CA.
The Batis 135mm doesn't offer me anything that I want in a 135mm. The sigma is just a beast and a perfect fit for my shooting needs.
Of course I took the 100mm stf to the local gardens and those flower shots can't be touched so as usual YMMV.
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That discussion is more than what I was hoping for. Thank you for the pointer.
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