$100 Lens Vs. $600: YOU Can't Tell the Difference?

Try DXO Software for FREE or use the coupon code CHELSEA to get 15%off https://shop.dxo.com/en/nik-collection-9.html Is a $100 lens actually worth it? I put three Sony lenses head-to-head to find out what you're really paying for — and whether a budget option can hold its own against something six times the price. In this real-world portrait comparison, I tested the $100 Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-6.3, the $400 Sony 85mm f/1.8, and the $600-700 Sony 24-105mm f/4 G lens — shooting portraits of the same subject in the same conditions so we could compare autofocus performance, sharpness, bokeh, flaring, and overall image quality side by side. Spoiler: the results might surprise you. I also ran a blind poll on Instagram and Facebook to see if photographers and non-photographers could actually tell the difference. Whether you're shopping for your first lens or helping someone else pick the right gear, this video breaks down exactly what features matter and which ones you can skip depending on your needs and budget.