Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM [Archive] - Page 10 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

poppie guy

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 02:03

The 16-35 is a great lens... rented one for Yellowstone... really liked it. rented the 85L a few times... very nice!!! What I love about the 135L is how fast it is to focus... and it is super sharp. I love the focal length on the 5D... I tossed around the idea of buying the 85L and the went with the 135L. No turning back. The 85L is magic... don't get me wrong... but... for me... the 135L just does it all.

I use a 5D and like to shoot indoors with low light, so the 85L works nice.... except for the slow focus. Can you use the 5D/135L in your house for wife/kids/friends candid portraits, or is it too long?

Hatch1921

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 02:07

I use a 5D and like to shoot indoors with low light, so the 85L works nice.... except for the slow focus. Can you use the 5D/135L in your house for wife/kids/friends candid portraits, or is it too long?

Depends on the size of your house. ROFL :D It is a little long... my partner in crime used it about a week ago to photograph kids and she thought it was a little long...

poppie guy

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 02:17

Depends on the size of your house. ROFL :D It is a little long... my partner in crime used it about a week ago to photograph kids and she thought it was a little long...

A 16-35 and 135 will just about complete my lens purchasing. I hope to pick one of them up in June and the other near the end of the year.

Tareq

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 08:36

I don't use 135L, but when i use it i always say "WOW", i don't know why but it is capable of that.
My next lens from Canon is 85L [unless if i wait little long as i am thinking to buy a TS lens for NY], then i can keep that 85L for another time to buy.
135L is really a super lens, i didn't give it a fair use, but if i do then this lens will give me winner shots.

Hatch1921

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 12:09

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3456202086_bc6a120cd4_o.jpg

Another from yesterday. I never changed lenses... love the 135L!

Tareq

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 12:20

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3456202086_bc6a120cd4_o.jpg

Another from yesterday. I never changed lenses... love the 135L!

If you put any prime lens on 5D then i always hear: "I never take off the lens from camera" [in 85L thread, and 50, 135, 200, .....], even zoom threads. ;)

Hatch1921

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 12:29

If you put any prime lens on 5D then i always hear: "I never take off the lens from camera" [in 85L thread, and 50, 135, 200, .....], even zoom threads. ;)

LOL Seriously... I had a few other lenses with me... never reached for them... used the mobile zoom features I was born with (legs)to compose/frame the shots. It is one of my favorite lenses in the mix.

EdBray

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 12:30

Mines on order, will be here this week!

Hatch1921

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 12:35

Mines on order, will be here this week!

Congrats! It's going to be as sharp as your 100mm macro...focus as fast or faster than your 85mm and the bokeh is just going to be fantastic... and... at F/2.0... I think you will be stunned to how sharp the images will turn out. Such a great lens!

Enjoy and post some shots.
Hatch

elysium

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 13:20

One from today.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8430/img2135j.jpg

Hatch1921

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 13:50

Nice capture Elysium.

Here is one more of Erica...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3456552274_cacedb1a68_o.jpg

ayman86

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 14:32

http://ayman86.com/potn/IMG_4752.jpg

Sfordphoto

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 20:37

ack! i bought one. i loved 85mm on crop, so i had to get this for full frame. thanks for the awesome sample images, guys

Hatch1921

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 21:47

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3458023210_a885552e1f_o.jpg

macroshot

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 22:51

^ You definitely have the touch on these images, Hatch. Stunning work.

This series, almost anything Aztech posts, and Zario (doesn't post much, but WoW!) I like this thread and I like this lens. Good work everybody.

BeritOlam

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 05:10

Taken with my 5DM2 and 135L. I just love the bokeh from this lens.

VERY NICE!!!!!! :D :D

BeritOlam

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 05:11

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3453706635_2cf905dca5_o.jpg

Damn, that Erica is a true HOTTIE!!!! :D :D :D :D

Palna

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 09:09

This was a picture I took of my daughter last week

358939

OC Zoom

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 09:24

Well, after spending parts of several days and reading most of the 1369 posts on this thread, I have decided to get this lens next. I will put off getting a walk around lens until the next holiday rolls around, maybe Memorial Day. I buy myself presents on all holidays, he he he.

wildcart

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 10:29

I love my 135mm 2.0 :P
http://gallery.me.com/wildcart/100150/_MG_9447/web.jpg?ver=12401359970001
http://gallery.me.com/wildcart/100150/_MG_9420/web.jpg?ver=12401358840001

Hatch1921

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 10:32

I love my 135mm 2.0 :P
http://gallery.me.com/wildcart/100150/_MG_9447/web.jpg?ver=12401359970001

Great shot!

Hatch

Helena

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 12:07

I agree with Hatch; great shot!

A few from today (5D):

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090420_001_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090420_003_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090420_006_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090420_008_5dbb.jpg

Palna

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 13:14

358977

Hatch1921

20th of April 2009 (Mon), 22:49

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3460841253_3411d37829_o.jpg

jbrown7815

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 02:29

Will this be as good on a crop body(40D)? Or just too long? :(

royv

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 04:47

Hatch1921, Stunning model, great shots!!
jbrown7815, I found it to be slightly too long on my 30D for portraits, but I guess it depends on what you´re gonna use it for.

But I love it on my 5D!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3459527985_b3863fd433.jpg?v=0http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3462356316_154c3a76e6.jpg?v=0http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3460345048_315df2bd01.jpg?v=0

jbrown7815

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 04:55

:( I Want a reason to buy it.

Tareq

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 06:31

:( I Want a reason to buy it.

This thread is the best reason ;):lol:

sagray

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 08:56

Will this be as good on a crop body(40D)? Or just too long? :(

It's certainly workable. You just need to plan a little more to get everything in.

form

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 09:52

Sigh. I woke up today thinking Okay I'm going to sell my 135L. But now I see some shots that make me rethink that.

WhyFi

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 10:23

Sigh. I woke up today thinking Okay I'm going to sell my 135L. But now I see some shots that make me rethink that.
For someone that has some great gear and, more importantly, for someone doing good work, you seem pretty discontent with your tools... what up with that?! :D

k_strecker

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 10:32

It's just me, showin the love for mah 135!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_FUD7478copy.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_Z1F1962.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_FUD1300.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_FUD1301.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_FUD1302.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_FUD1303.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_FUD1304.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/khs6/_FUD1305.jpg

TeeTee

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 11:17

k_strecker

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 12:10

Regret trading this lens and am constantly on the lookout for a used copy... :(

Great shots K_Strecker and cute dog, just watch out on sharpening too much. The lens is so sharp that it needs considerably less than most lenses.

That's true, but I really only ever sharpen for print and resize those files for web use if needed. This leaves some shots over-sharpened on screen :cool:

poppie guy

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 12:25

I love the crow shot K_Strecker!

k_strecker

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 12:30

I love the crow shot K_Strecker!

heh, thanks! That bird was a total a-hole. Stealing all the crumbs of candybar from the little guys :D

dlintz

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 12:34

Love the ears on the fourth pic of the puppy.

d.

form

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 13:56

For someone that has some great gear and, more importantly, for someone doing good work, you seem pretty discontent with your tools... what up with that?! :D

I just never use the 135L anymore. I haven't used it since one time on March 14, when I needed something in a fairly similar range as my 85 f/1.8 until my 85L arrived. I've done over 10 jobs since then, and I haven't found a use or needed it for anything. I can't use it for low light ceremony because shutter speed (and camera shake blur) vs. IS, the 70-200 is a better choice. Maybe if I had some bigger environments with decent daytime light, greenery, shade, etc., it would come in handy.

Tareq

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 14:37

I just never use the 135L anymore. I haven't used it since one time on March 14, when I needed something in a fairly similar range as my 85 f/1.8 until my 85L arrived. I've done over 10 jobs since then, and I haven't found a use or needed it for anything. I can't use it for low light ceremony because shutter speed (and camera shake blur) vs. IS, the 70-200 is a better choice. Maybe if I had some bigger environments with decent daytime light, greenery, shade, etc., it would come in handy.

Just wondering if people buy something great gear but if they didn't use it for a while should they sell it? if i buy 600 but i use it once every year then must i sell it? I have 300 which is use it only for matches which is rarely here, if i will sell it then i will struggle to use it, for me if i buy a great lens for example and i use it let's say 10% times it is enough for me to keep it, i sell only that gear i use 0% time.

maxblack

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 14:38

On a 5D, showing full image:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq161/maxblacken/5D%20Admirers/ScreechFull1000.jpg

Cropped: :)
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq161/maxblacken/5D%20Admirers/Screech1000.jpg

WhyFi

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 15:00

Just wondering if people buy something great gear but if they didn't use it for a while should they sell it? if i buy 600 but i use it once every year then must i sell it? I have 300 which is use it only for matches which is rarely here, if i will sell it then i will struggle to use it, for me if i buy a great lens for example and i use it let's say 10% times it is enough for me to keep it, i sell only that gear i use 0% time.

I think that I know where you're coming from - I sold a fantastic 70-200 f/4L IS that I rarely used. It wasn't really the cost, but the opportunity cost that it represented - by selling a lens that saw very infrequent use, I was able to directly apply the funds towards a 35L, something that spends an awful lot of time on my camera.

Back to the 135L :D - from my friend's wedding over the weekend -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3458672179_07363885fc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3458672179/)

(btw, thank goodness for the 5D - even at f/2, 1/100, ISO 1600, I had to push the exposure by more than a stop in LR and it's still... well, not horrible!)

ekie

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 15:11

sometimes you just gotta force yourself to use it! :D ... maybe except for weddings. but for normal shoots, i often lean towards the 85L but ill force myself to use the 135L sometimes since its such a great lens as well :)

elysium

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 15:39

I knew it would happen. The 85mm is now sitting in the bag. :lol:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6465/img2248.jpg

Tareq

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 15:51

OK, after my Hasselblad [saying that too much] all or most of my Canon gear sitting in the bags. ;-)

Sfordphoto

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 17:26

Markitos

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 07:48

Just wondering if people buy something great gear but if they didn't use it for a while should they sell it? if i buy 600 but i use it once every year then must i sell it? I have 300 which is use it only for matches which is rarely here, if i will sell it then i will struggle to use it, for me if i buy a great lens for example and i use it let's say 10% times it is enough for me to keep it, i sell only that gear i use 0% time.

I think it's different for everyone, and depends on what and how you shoot. I don't use my 135L all that much, but I NEED it for certain situations, and even though I don't use it much, I don't plan to sell it.

On the other hand, I sold my 15mm FE after only a few months, because I didn't use it much, and didn't feel like I'd miss it much, which turned out to be true.

So, two lenses that don't get a ton of use, but two different outcomes.

Just like I would never sell my 24-70--it's not my personal favorite lens, but it's the one that makes me money.

And, to keep this on topic:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/509776331_p3t78-L.jpg

Tareq

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 07:52

I think it's different for everyone, and depends on what and how you shoot. I don't use my 135L all that much, but I NEED it for certain situations, and even though I don't use it much, I don't plan to sell it.

On the other hand, I sold my 15mm FE after only a few months, because I didn't use it much, and didn't feel like I'd miss it much, which turned out to be true.

So, two lenses that don't get a ton of use, but two different outcomes.

Just like I would never sell my 24-70--it's not my personal favorite lens, but it's the one that makes me money.

And, to keep this on topic:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/509776331_p3t78-L.jpg

OK, understood!

Nice shot, btw.

EdBray

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 08:14

Mine arrived today, had a quick play, some test shots here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=682198)

I'm looking forward to using it properly!

Tareq

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 08:16

Mine arrived today, had a quick play, some test shots here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=682198)

I'm looking forward to using it properly!

And don't sell it after a while due to no using often. ;)

sagray

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 08:25

Took mine on an engagement shoot yesterday. Swapped between a 24-105 f/4L and this lens for a while, then put the 135 exclusively on my 5D (and the 24-105 on my 40D). As I was taking the shots with the 135, I really started getting excited with what I was seeing in the LCD screen. I like the 24-105, but the 135 is in its own world entirely.

http://grayimagery.smugmug.com/photos/518360426_QCLbN-L.jpg

20DNewbie

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 09:49

Sfordphoto

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 12:06

I ordered one last night when B&H had it listed in stock, now they're out again and my order is still processing. Usually processes a bit faster than this. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_29_107v.gif

Cool, I bought mine used off this forum for $855, thinking that B&H wouldn't get back in stock without hiking the price first (Amazon has it over $1000) due to the recent Canon price hike. Do you guys think that's a decent price to get a 6 month old one for? I had the chance to get a used one that was more beat up (including front element scratching) for $720 (which turns out to be $135 less than I paid...interesting amount ;) ), but since I figure this lens will be a mainstay in my portraiture, i sprang for the better condition one. Just wondering what other people would've done ;)

JeShUa

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 12:14

I know... spotted lighting.. but guess what?? This picture was NOT "planned".. she was hiding behind the tree from me and I called her, hoping she would pop out as she did haha!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3465018179_9764d990c1_b.jpg

Jannie

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 13:01

These were with the 135 with 2-12mm Canon extension tubes. They were shot after the sun had already gone down in that flat and kind of moody light when it seems like the world is settling down.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/135-1.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/135-2.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/135-3.jpg

20DNewbie

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 13:11

Cool, I bought mine used off this forum for $855, thinking that B&H wouldn't get back in stock without hiking the price first (Amazon has it over $1000) due to the recent Canon price hike. Do you guys think that's a decent price to get a 6 month old one for? I had the chance to get a used one that was more beat up (including front element scratching) for $720 (which turns out to be $135 less than I paid...interesting amount ;) ), but since I figure this lens will be a mainstay in my portraiture, i sprang for the better condition one. Just wondering what other people would've done ;)

When I checked Adorama the price was around $985 and still OOS, B&H had it listed at the $935 and in stock when I ordered it, still processing though. Starting to get a bit pissy about it as it's supposed to be here tomorrow and no phone call yet stating a delay like their supposed to. http://img103.exs.cx/img103/1719/angry.gif

Edit: What do you know, it shipped last night just after six and got here about 9:45 this morning. Now I need to run out and take some completely uninteresting pics. B&H bumped the shipping on their own to overnight so it got here on time on their dime, they rock!

Cl!ckFoto

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 14:32

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3465409645_3f761cee10_b.jpg

LostShootingStar

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 18:15

Nice showcase of the DOF http://www.entertainment-place.info/smile/img/2465/o09a0208gstn/POTNsmile.gif
http://www.entertainment-place.info/smile/img/3200/n08d1214eybr/1by1.gif

fumanchewable

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 18:42

bokeh is suh-weet with this lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3392883036_78a49e8ba7.jpg

Cl!ckFoto

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 19:56

Nice showcase of the DOF http://www.entertainment-place.info/smile/img/2465/o09a0208gstn/POTNsmile.gif
http://www.entertainment-place.info/smile/img/3200/n08d1214eybr/1by1.gif

thank you :cool:

JhnRX7

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 21:14

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3464260440_44209c257f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28796593@N05/3464260440/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3463436093_ee7a4bde83.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28796593@N05/3463436093/)

Cl!ckFoto

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 21:30

very nice john.

JhnRX7

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 21:34

very nice john.

Thanks.

I saw your gear up for sale on the Buy/Sell forums... :( Did you end up selling all your stuff?

Cl!ckFoto

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 21:58

Just the 17-40. :wink:

JhnRX7

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 22:11

good! still have the important combo! I cant wait to upgrade to a 5D

Cl!ckFoto

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 01:12

from the looks of it, you will do VERY well with the 5D. its a magical body

jasonleehl

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 06:32

Just one to share:

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/515833089_nWJXE-L.jpg

timnosenzo

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 09:30

Here's one from yesterday. 5D MKII + 135L + 25mm Ext Tube.

http://www.timnosenzo.com/photos/519089834_xgkdo-L.jpg

sagray

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 13:25

Another one from my recent shoot. Straight out of ACR (with no adjustments), then resized in Photoshop.

http://grayimagery.smugmug.com/photos/519227267_ffEmK-L.jpg

towersinthesky

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 16:06

I just won a 135 on Ebay. Brand new, never been used.
I got it for £610 including postage. Am over the moon! can't wait to have it on my 5!

Sfordphoto

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 18:03

congrats! just got mine yesterday. beautiful

brianch

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 18:08

can't wait to get this lens.. this thread is leaving me with envy

Jean-Louis

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 20:27

Went for a walk at the park an hour ago. As 95% of the time, wide open on my 40d. The only thing missing on this lens is a 4 stop IS. :)

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6695/img6998potn.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img6998potn.jpg)

DEMO

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 22:30

I finally had my camera with me when I needed it. Picture is of my youngest cousin [I think she's 13-15 months]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3469840902_8e9e141561.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3469208057_25e5c552b9.jpg

WhyFi

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 23:01

I posted another in the 5D thread, but here's one from a run-in with (I think) a red-tail that I had at the botanic garden this morning -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3469321649_76878d96e9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3469321649/sizes/o/)

Cl!ckFoto

23rd of April 2009 (Thu), 23:14

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3469301755_d64b29641d.jpg

2gDSM

24th of April 2009 (Fri), 03:59

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3465409645_3f761cee10_b.jpg
2ga Eclipse?

Cl!ckFoto

24th of April 2009 (Fri), 15:29

yes sir.

JhnRX7

25th of April 2009 (Sat), 01:13

Not the best showcase of the 135L's power, but shot with the 135L nonetheless.

My Datsun :-)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3472742506_060ba5eafc_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3472742506/)

Simply Ravishing

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 02:14

I had the day off so I took the 135 for a walk around the cemetery up the street...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3481814722_44deb03b68.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3481814712_b6bb7718fe.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3481811690_864ae68bd0.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3481811630_5a47295756.jpg

Helena

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 04:23

Taken with 5D:

360911

360912

elysium

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 04:26

From the Rollerderby Even
http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/LRD/r1/2.jpg

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/LRD/r2/5.jpg

towersinthesky

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 06:00

Mine arrived today. It's incredible.
Focusing is so fast and acurate. It looks amazing aswell!
Images come out crisp and sharp at F2... I'm amazed!

EdBray

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 06:12

From the Rollerderby Even

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/LRD/r2/5.jpg

I like the subject matter, but the white balance is shocking, do you not use a custom white balance?

elysium

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 06:20

I like the subject matter, but the white balance is shocking, do you not use a custom white balance?
Hehehe, you need to be there to see what I have to work with. That was as best as you can get.

Green walls, blue crash mats, yellow flooring and red curtains in a gym with over 600 photos to go through, think they look fine for what they will be used form.

burnxkr

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 06:21

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3454521042_9aedc205b2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3453706635_2cf905dca5_o.jpg

From this morning...
5D + 135L

Thanks for looking.
Hatch

Outstanding.

Hatch1921

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 08:50

Outstanding.

Thank you very much :) Love the lens!!!

Hatch

Tobiah

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 14:18

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3447813780_0a1b9f198f_o.jpg

gambit

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 20:56

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3447813780_0a1b9f198f_o.jpg

eh stunning...

burnxkr

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 01:59

eh stunning...

I think this image is soft and out of focus. Not the greatest advert for this lens.

Tobiah

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 02:05

elysium

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 03:16

your probably right. sometimes our fav images are soft and out of focus though. the treatment i used probably made it more that way.

sometimes we bother too much about pixels and not about the feeling of a shot...
Agreeded. At first the shot just made me pass but after looking again, it grew on me. Thanks for posting.

tomhide

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 07:21

I think this image is soft and out of focus. Not the greatest advert for this lens.

your probably right. sometimes our fav images are soft and out of focus though. the treatment i used probably made it more that way.

sometimes we bother too much about pixels and not about the feeling of a shot...

Tobiah, I totally agree with you. It's the first impression of the image that matters for me and sharpness and focus is definately not the first thing I value the image on.
There's a good vibe to your photo. Keep up the great work! ;)

Markitos

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 08:04

sometimes we bother too much about pixels and not about the feeling of a shot...

While I agree with this sentiment, I also agree with this one:

I think this image is soft and out of focus. Not the greatest advert for this lens.

This is a lens thread, after all, to show the characteristics of a particular lens.

deci

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:19

This is a lens thread, after all, to show the characteristics of a particular lens.

Surely the thread is to demonstrate the 'capabilities' of a lens - What is possible, not just technically possible :confused:

ChrisGorabPhotography

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:24

Surely the thread is to demonstrate the 'capabilities' of a lens - What is possible, not just technically possible :confused:

I agree with this. Just because a lens can be spectacularly sharp, it doesn't mean that great pics with that lens always have to be. That is a great pic and shows what can be done with that lens. We don't need a 100% crop to show her individual eyelashes to show that it's a great pic taken with a great lens.

cdifoto

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:25

If you really think about it, these threads prove nothing. By the time you process the photo and resize for the web, the lens performance itself is rendered moot. These archive threads are just something to do. :)

J-B

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:28

I love the photo just the way it is tobian. Nice mood.
It doesn't showcase the sharpness of the lens, but who cares? It certainly shows the great bokeh.

ChrisGorabPhotography

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:31

cdifoto

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:38

I am 100% behind cdifoto... mostly because you incorporated the word "moot"
I use it every chance I get. It makes me seem intelligent.

Tareq

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 14:16

Exactly, i found that it is useless the show the functionality of the lenses or even the cameras by showing web sizes, even the crops here will do nothing, i now only take real world shots and print them to many sizes and then i can see what this camera and that lens can do, otherwise i can post 1000 shots of any lens on their threads here so easily.

Tareq

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 14:18

I love the photo just the way it is tobian. Nice mood.
It doesn't showcase the sharpness of the lens, but who cares? It certainly shows the great bokeh.

It shows how great the photos can be with this lens [or any lens] whether sharp in focus or soft out of focus, what more we need than a lens can produce great shot soft out of focus?

sagray

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 20:16

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3486676111_d8b71d5637_o.jpg

preciousvoices

29th of April 2009 (Wed), 22:08

Picked up this lens yesterday, WOW!!!!!!!!

This is a smokin' hot lens, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although this is not the sharpest pic, it is virtually untouched, just a bit of contrast and cropping and slight vignette. Colours are amazing for straight out of the camera.

http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq51/pvoices1971/Nature%20and%20Landscapes/20090430-IMG_0425.jpg

I also posted a couple of snaps here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=685860) yesterday of my beautiful wife, god bless her for letting me get this lens. I will be eternally grateful.

Cl!ckFoto

1st of May 2009 (Fri), 13:02

I think this image is soft and out of focus. Not the greatest advert for this lens.

the softness of that photo makes it awesome. it's beautiful

Digital Means

1st of May 2009 (Fri), 22:12

I think it's a great shot. It kinda reminds me of how my wife looked when she was pregnant. I would catch her sometimes standing looking down at here belly with that kinda soft smile. And her face seemed to be glowing aswell. That picture looks like the memory I have.

Here's my contribution to the thread, a couple of zoo pics from last weekend.

Is your mama a llama?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3495911858_6a13f9c9b9_o.jpg

so bored...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3495090967_9ba59c9479_o.jpg

Tareq

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 05:26

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2554/156j1442.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/8688/156j1439.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3530/156j1443.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5894/156j1444.jpg

jbrown7815

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 06:48

Just bought 135L for $900 new :)

Should have it within next few weeks :D

OC Zoom

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 09:15

Just bought 135L for $900 new :)

Should have it within next few weeks :D

I've heard that they were on back order, where did you get yours? I'm going to order one very soon.

Digital Means

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 22:01

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3495933114_14c2c104bc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3495938038_4ce1fd1824_o.jpg

elysium

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 23:04

Ill add. :)

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Bar/bar2.jpg

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Bar/bar5.jpg

colin842

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 03:02

I finally got this lens...I love it

jbrown7815

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 03:16

I've heard that they were on back order, where did you get yours? I'm going to order one very soon.
A guy was selling it on FM :D

GMCPhotographics

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 08:44

Ususally i shoot wide open with my 135L, it Bokeh is so smooth. But at a wedding on Saturday, I shot a few shots at f2.8 by accident. Sometimes my 5DII retains the aperture details fro the previous lens swap (200/2.8 ). Other times it remembers to use the max Aperture value in Av.
What I was surprised to see was that the aperture blades aren't circular and the Bokeh wasn't round but had a definate 7 point look to it. Anyone esle noticed this?

Cl!ckFoto

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 11:41

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3492494780_cd652dcf21_b.jpg

Sfordphoto

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 16:55

J-B

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 18:45

I bought this lens yesterday. I love the bokeh it produces. 2 quick photos:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3497465753_d27413bab7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jochenbongaerts/3497465753/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3498280076_eb06b1fac8.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jochenbongaerts/3498280076/)

towersinthesky

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 19:20

that one with the shoe looks great

i have a planned shoot a week today, can't wait to use this lens on f2

wallybud

3rd of May 2009 (Sun), 21:50

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/MarkLucy-Headshot-1_Small.jpg

EdBray

4th of May 2009 (Mon), 11:36

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/Jug2.jpg

timeasterday

4th of May 2009 (Mon), 13:51

I've heard that they were on back order, where did you get yours? I'm going to order one very soon.

I ordered mine on Friday from Adorama. It was listed as out of stock (and still is) but I wasn't in a huge hurry. Today I got my tracking number and the lens is on the way! My 5DMKII arrives tomorrow so this is going to be a fun week.:D

Simply Ravishing

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 22:04

Some shots of my parent's dogs from this weekend...

Sauk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3505037046_a01b73f512.jpg

Hunter
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3505050774_05a06abdca.jpg

Sauk again
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3505037142_87613fd291.jpg

GMCPhotographics

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 08:52

JhnRX7

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 13:08

My favorite part about this lens... the Bokeh!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3501045153_0a987ac5d8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3501045153/)

LL01773

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 15:50

A few shots I took during a recent walk around London.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3507663595_bb03778013_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3508474846_a15a76793c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3507664403_1ce9982b17_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3508475594_be5e69be67_o.jpg

macroshot

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 22:49

I like this one a lot!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3507663595_bb03778013_o.jpg

p360

7th of May 2009 (Thu), 20:05

Happy (and excited) to announce that i will be joining this fraternity soon.

Just as soon as J&R has it in stock.

liclic

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 23:29

picked up a new one yesterday, this thing is sharp, I am so happy, couple sample pics from work today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3513674509_f4b13203da_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3514483512_c9fd93662f_o.jpg

inthedeck

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 00:09

135L + 1.4TC at MFD.

"Bruised." ;)
http://inthedeck.smugmug.com/photos/531737512_pMGPh-XL.jpg

Alejandro Sandoval

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 11:12

An Oldie

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3515802268_96524f5b6d_o.jpg

Post Processing done by Captainhook

poppie guy

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 11:17

An oldie but a goodie..... welcome back!!!:D:D

elysium

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 17:37

One from me from tonight. :)

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Ohno.jpg

colin842

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 20:28

my cat.

macroshot

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 09:57

A couple from Friday evening after work. Oakland Cemetery in St. Paul, MN - a very old place with some famous residents. Gray skies and light rain, but I had all my gear so...

5D + 135L (1/100, f/2.8, iso 400 for both)

364024

364025

Jay T

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 14:01

looking at all these pictures i'm getting one ,have to sell my 70-200f/4 first , got my 70-200f/4is this week,sweet lens

JhnRX7

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 10:12

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3521192094_cd04811826.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3521192094/)

sanil

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 12:36

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3521951415_735a4763cd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3521951045_d702cd07f9_b.jpg

Nordly

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 14:21

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3519774410_b02e2eb306_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3519774408_a27b1171cc_o.jpg

FlyingPhotog

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 14:23

Snip Images

Now these I didn't need to see...

The 135 even makes commuter aircraft look good.

*SIGH* ;)

dlintz

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 14:25

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3521951415_735a4763cd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3521951045_d702cd07f9_b.jpg

Nice pics. Did you use an extension tube?

d.

Nordly

11th of May 2009 (Mon), 15:17

HAH! I'm not so sure about that, must've been more the couple. The Beech will always be disgustingly hideous. Thank you for the comment!

Now these I didn't need to see...

The 135 even makes commuter aircraft look good.

*SIGH* ;)

elfieh

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 02:38

Here is a picture of my friend's Daisy Duke!! She is standing on top of Peaches, a miniture horse!
Enjoy!
Did I say I love this lens!!!

Taken with my 1D3 - AV f3.2 1/2500 ISO-320

http://www.elfiehallphotography.com/1D3_2625_cs.jpg

FlyingPhotog

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 02:39

Here is a picture of my friend's Daisy Duke!! She is standing on top of Peaches, a miniture horse!
Enjoy!
Did I say I love this lens!!!

Taken with my 1D3 - AV f3.2 1/2500 ISO-320

Ok, I'll say it...

That's a fantastic Dog and Pony show! :lol:

sanil

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 07:42

Nice pics. Did you use an extension tube?

d.

thank you. I have not used any extension tubes. I have cropped the picture though and sharpened it and adjusted levels. 135 f 2 is a beautiful flower lens if i may say so. Quality of pictures is only limited by my skills.

Rudi

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 07:46

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p189489021.jpg

elfieh

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 15:58

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p189489021.jpg

Beautiful!!!!
Love those eyes!!
Very well done!!
Elfie

Double Negative

12th of May 2009 (Tue), 17:50

Gotta love springtime... You just want to go out and shoot something, anything. Some shots used naked, some with a 12mm tube. Click for larger/info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6335.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2395&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,1) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6312.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2396&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,2) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_6307.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2397&exhibition=61&ee_lang=eng&u=3947,3)