Can the iPhone PORTRAIT MODE Replace Your 85mm PRIME?

Can the iPhone’s Portrait Mode really replace the look of an 85mm prime lens? In this video, I put the iPhone 15 Pro head-to-head against the Sony A7R V with an 85mm f/1.8 portrait lens to see how close Apple’s computational photography comes to the real thing. We’ll compare sharpness, depth of field, bokeh, and overall image quality in natural light—exactly how most people actually use their iPhones. From wide open at f/1.8 through to f/8, I’ll show you side-by-side results inside Lightroom so you can judge for yourself whether smartphone portrait modes can truly rival dedicated portrait lenses. 📸 Gear in this video: iPhone 15 Pro (Portrait Mode, telephoto lens) Sony A7R V + 85mm f/1.8 If you’re curious whether your phone can replace a professional portrait setup—or if there are still clear advantages to using a full-frame camera—this test should help you decide. My Site https://www.jasonrowphotography.co.uk I hope you enjoy this video. If you love my videos, please make sure to like and subscribe to our channel and ring the notification bell 🔔 so you won't miss my new videos. If you think shooting the blue hour is a avenue that you would like to explore, then check out my introduction video below or see the course in full at Udemy. I look forward to seeing you on the course. https://www.udemy.com/course/shooting... 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let me know in the comments if you’d like to see more smartphone vs. camera comparisons!