19/03/2026 4:12 am
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What is the absolute sharpest portrait lens I can get for the Sony a7R V right now? I have a huge wedding coming up in Chicago next month and I'm honestly kind of panicking because I just upgraded to the 61MP body and my old glass looks soft as hell.
I spent all night looking at reviews and everyone says the 85mm f1.4 GM II is the king but then I read a bunch of threads saying the Sigma 85mm DG DN Art is basically identical in sharpness for way less money. Is that true on such a high res sensor though? Or do I need to go with the 135mm GM to really see the detail? I just dont want to drop 2k and be disappointed when I zoom in to 100 percent...
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19/03/2026 4:36 am
Just curious, what kind of venue are we talking about for the Chicago wedding? Space makes a huge difference between choosing an 85mm or a 135mm. If you want to save some serious cash without losing that 61MP detail, these are solid:
- Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art
- Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II The 105mm is clinically sharp, basically a bargain compared to GM glass, tho f2.8 might be tough if the lighting is bad.
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19/03/2026 4:12 am
My Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art was unfortunately soft on the R V sensor.
- Get Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM II
- Or Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM Sigma just doesnt cut it.
