So Ive been rocking my S5II for a while now and usually the 24-105 f4 is fine for most stuff but I just landed this high-end wedding gig in Brooklyn for next month and the client is super picky about detail. I tried using my old adapted glass but the AF is just too slow and honestly it looks a bit soft wide open. I need something native L-mount thats just stupid sharp for portraits like skin texture needs to be crisp. I was looking at the Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art or maybe the Lumix 85mm f1.8 but I keep hearing mixed things about which one actually has better micro-contrast. Budget is around 1200 bucks. Which prime is actually the king of sharpness for this mount right now?
Just snagged the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art and im super happy. Resolving power is just nuts for skin detail, way sharper than other portrait primes ive tested lately.
Agree with that. I've shot several Brooklyn weddings and the MTF charts don't lie:
- Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art gives incredible micro-contrast.
- Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f1.8 is just softer.
