(LINKS BELOW): I’ve had so much fun testing and shooting the heck out of Nikon’s new 85 1.2 S portrait lens for the past few weeks in Cuba. It’s big, heavy, expensive and creates amazing images. In this video I’ll share some pros and cons of using this lens, go through a bunch of sample images and compare it to Nikon’s cheaper, lighter 85 1.8 S and my beloved 105 1.4 F lens on the FTZ. In the end, I’ll share why, despite loving it, I'm not keeping this new lens for myself.

LINKED TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Intro to ATS 250
00:57 Testing the new 85 1.2 here in Cuba
01:56 I use a Kase 3-stop ND filter to enable F1.2 in daylight
03:19 85 1.2 S example images from Cuba
08:38 How & why I’ve been working more in monochrome
10:25 Comparing the 85 1.2 S vs the 85 1.8 S
13:12 Pros / Cons of the 85 1.2 S & Who is it for?
14:30 Why I’m personally not keeping it.
16:01 The 85 1.2 S vs the Nikon 105 1.4 F-mount
18:23 The 105 1.4 F is still a very special lens
20:16 For Video the 85 1.2 S has advantages
20:47 Why my 105 1.4 remains my portrait prime
22:14 Cuba has been amazing
23:25 Thanks for using my links!

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My custom tripods & support parts: [ Ссылка ]
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