The Sony a7S series of cameras is strange. They’re described as stills cameras; however, most customers seem to use them for their video features. At best, they’re an odd compromise that doesn’t fit anywhere properly. For this reason, I’d like to discuss why Sony should get rid of this line completely or at the least, revamp the series.
85mm lenses are some of the most popular out there, but premium options can easily run well north of $2,000, which may be a lot more than you want or need to spend. There are many more affordable options that produce great results, and this excellent video review takes a look at two for Canon mirrorless cameras, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 RF II and Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM.
Canon started out slowly in the mirrorless space, but they exploded forward with the release of the EOS R5 and RF 28-70mm f/2L USM, showing they could go toe to toe in specs and that they had no intention of relinquishing their crown for creating some of the most extreme and innovative lenses. It looks like the company won’t be letting off the gas, with more cameras likely to come later this year.
A high-quality 50mm lens with a wide aperture is one of the most versatile options a photographer can own, suitable for anything from portraits to events and more. Sony shooters have an overabundance of 50mm lenses to choose from, and this excellent video review compares two of them, the premium Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA and the more affordable but still impressive Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 EF II.
Wedding photographers often have to wear several distinct hats over the course of a day, and as such, they need a wide variety of gear in their bags to be sure they have all situations covered. If you are wondering what all it takes to pull off a full day of shooting, check out this great video that takes you through a professional wedding photographer’s gear bag.
