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[s8n]

Originally Posted by decryption

Doesn't look that special? There are sharper lenses around... If there is a difference, it's reallllly minute. I'm sure the 70-200 f/2.8 is just as sharp and a lot more versatile.

Enjoy your lens though!

70-200 F2.8 IS @ 1.5kg isn't a walk about lense for me. The 135 will get into the streets of Bangkok and my travels through Europe nicely to catch some good candids. With a 1.4x tele, its got just as much reach too.

[mute]

Originally Posted by decryption

Doesn't look that special? There are sharper lenses around... If there is a difference, it's reallllly minute. I'm sure the 70-200 f/2.8 is just as sharp and a lot more versatile.

A prime always has superior sharpness as there are no moving parts

Remember that shot is unsharpened and at ISO1600

Not to mention it's a damn fast lens too with max aperture at f/2.0

If you need 135mm focal length then I'd take the 135/2 over a 70-200/2.8 any day, plus it's a heap cheaper

[bugeyes]

Originally Posted by The-Digital-Picture.com

The Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Lens is renowned for its image sharpness. I found the 135 L to be sharp at f/2.0 with sharpness increasing to impressive at f/2.8. Especially impressive is this lens' corner sharpness where it puts most zoom lenses to shame.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

[mute]

Originally Posted by bugeyes

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

I like this bit the best

"The Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Lens also shines in portrait photography. Some say it is actually too sharp - showing all facial flaws."

[s8n]

Originally Posted by mute

I like this bit the best

"The Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Lens also shines in portrait photography. Some say it is actually too sharp - showing all facial flaws."

Not wrong - it shows everything and in huge amounts of detail. I must admit I cant wait to get a handle on this lense. Some of the 5D & 135L pictures over at Flikr are nothing short of breathtaking.

Girlfriend says "WHAT FLAWS?" ;-)

Check this OUT

http://www.flickr.com/photos/latitud...7594130514080/

[mute]

Originally Posted by s8n

Check this OUT

http://www.flickr.com/photos/latitud...7594130514080/

Holy crap that's unbelievably sharp

/me searches for more 5D 135mm shots on flickr

[bugeyes]

Originally Posted by mute

I like this bit the best

"The Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Lens also shines in portrait photography. Some say it is actually too sharp - showing all facial flaws."

2 trains of thought on that subject, if it's too sharp then use photoshop, but what if your subject has really good skin-tone and very few imperfections... you want all the sharpness you can get.... better to have than to have not IMHO.

[s8n]

Originally Posted by mute

Holy crap that's unbelievably sharp

/me searches for more 5D 135mm shots on flickr

Crazy isnt it? Thats what sold me on the 135 :P

Theres LOADS on the Flikr site, even a 135mm sub forum.

[mute]

Originally Posted by s8n

Theres LOADS on the Flikr site, even a 135mm sub forum.

Yeah I'm taking a look around on there now, heaps of good stuff. The other thing I like about this 135mm is that it's not HUGE like the 70-200's etc.

I'm so jealous right now

5D + 24-70/2.8 + 125/2 = awesome combo

[mute]

Check out how sharp this is @ 100%

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...9310934&size=l

That's one amazing lens right there

[decryption]

You can get that kind of sharpening in post easily. Look at some photos from a 70-200 or practically any prime.

The difference is marginal, damn pixel peepers

[s8n]

Originally Posted by mute

Yeah I'm taking a look around on there now, heaps of good stuff. The other thing I like about this 135mm is that it's not HUGE like the 70-200's etc.

I'm so jealous right now

5D + 24-70/2.8 + 125/2 = awesome combo

Cheers mate! I'm very lucky to own it! Can't wait to take it to Camera Craft II this Saturday and start to really learn how to use it!

[plasticbastard]

Yes, looks like a nice sharp lens, but I can get similar results with my 70-200, some well thought focusing, and a touch of USM in Photoshop. Horses for Courses though.

*Edit*
Speaking of 135mm lenses - found this on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikecaine/148736301/

[CD]

Originally Posted by decryption

Doesn't look that special? There are sharper lenses around... If there is a difference, it's reallllly minute. I'm sure the 70-200 f/2.8 is just as sharp and a lot more versatile.

Enjoy your lens though!

the 70-200 f2.8 is nearly as sharp, but the main thing here is the extra stop for low light action. trust me, the extra stop makes a huge difference.

touch footie at night - all ISO1600 @ f2, even 1/250s isn't really enough to freeze the action. the other touch footie album was shot with a 70-200 f2.8.

[FranchiseJuan]

I really have nothing new to add about the 135, but I must agree that for most work where you are carrying a 70-200 F2.8, the 135 is really redundent. But at F2.0, it can almost replicate the dreamy 3D effect that the 85 F1.2 can at 1.2 (almost). But having said all that, I would not give mine up, cause when you need that extra stop.....