Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM [Archive] - Page 12 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Tony-S

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 08:53

Royv, How were you able to combine two photos into one as shown on your second photo.? I'm trying to do a before and after show and this would be a great way to do it.

Just use photoshop to make two images the same size, copy one, then create a new document, but double the width (or height) that PS wants to make (it's using your clipboard image as a reference), then post them both into the new document.

My order of the 135L is arriving today around 11A.M. I bought it from B&H Photo. After viewing these posts for about 2 months you can imagine my excitement in getting this lens. I'll match it with my 5DII. This should keep me busy for awhile. I think this is a perfect portrait lens.:):cool:

I'm hoping mine arrives on time. Portraiture will be its primary use for me, too.

lz7j

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 09:53

I think this is a perfect portrait lens.:):cool:

It's a perfect lens in all regards. The ONLY shortcoming from the lens is when you don't have room to back-up & compose... then again, that's not the 135L's fault :cool:

sabesh

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 11:17

Click on pics for access to larger versions:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/1506552344_0ee1af6aa4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/1506552344/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/1506558198_610ef637f8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/1506558198/)

Markitos

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 14:07

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/551994814_sSJQz-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/551994568_zKPtg-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/551994359_PMnZE-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/551993685_VAyPK-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/551993299_UBjMr-L.jpg

justaf IREMAN

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 14:08

^^^^^^^^^nice PP. what did you use?

Markitos

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 14:09

^^^^^^^^^nice PP. what did you use?

A little bit of lightroom, and a little CS3. There's really not a lot of PP in these, though.

preciousvoices

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 20:26

This one is straight out of the camera converted to jpeg - shot at f2 1/200th
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3589731909_744e3298db_o.jpg

Photomek

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:14

http://photomek.de/photos/20090601-IMG_0238.jpg

Photomek

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:24

http://photomek.de/photos/20090601-IMG_0469.jpg

Pete

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 08:32

Makes a decent landscape lens as well.

... well, when you stitch together 6 vertical shots like this...
http://the-aperture.com/cp/albums/userpics/10001/Blenheim_Panorama-Small.jpg

Link for full-res (16Mb) image
http://the-aperture.com/Blenheim_Panorama-Large.jpg
(unprocessed except for dust removal)

royv

6th of June 2009 (Sat), 01:38

f/2.8 on a 5D :cool:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/3600081260_4d6f3455cf_o.jpg

Stealthy Ninja

6th of June 2009 (Sat), 03:22

Tony-S

6th of June 2009 (Sat), 08:57

A couple from the new baby that arrived just yesterday. I hope to get out this weekend to give it a better run, provided the weather cooperates...

yoyoer13

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 10:09

Well found a trade for 70-200, shipping it out Monday.

This is a lens I have wanted since the first day I switch too Canon and it took too long to get it. I'm already getting excited.

Stealthy Ninja

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 13:01

I heard a rumour that there's a new version of this lens coming out (maybe in Autumn).

Might not be, but here's the rumour: http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/06/new-lens-talk-cr1/

elysium

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 14:05

New lens? Interesting. Hope its as good. :)

One from this weekend.

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/LDRDT/POTN/LRD-1.jpg

lz7j

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 14:27

I can't see this lens getting sharper!
Though, I'm sure a 1.8 + 4-stop IS + weather seal is welcomed for $1200-1300

Here's a recent snap
http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/temp-3.jpg

shaktipalooza

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 20:15

From yesterday. Shot wide open and processed with default setting sin lightroom.

ISO 400, f/2.0, 1/200 second
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/557445483_htGi8-X2-1.jpg

100% makes it a self portrait
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/557445488_UwtYH-O.jpg

Stealthy Ninja

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:06

I can't see this lens getting sharper!
Though, I'm sure a 1.8 + 4-stop IS + weather seal is welcomed for $1200-1300

They might improve it, but what I think is it will be a new coating etc. it might become a F/2 IS "White" version that costs $5000USD though, which makes it a new lens really, not a version 2.

Just speculating.

sabesh

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:25

Taken @ the Muhtadi international drumming festival y'day in Toronto:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3602966362_ea2cb33427_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3602966362/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3604297976_baba6bb5ea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3604297976/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3604345707_fdf2e8040d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3604345707/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3605392834_65a51d7647_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3605392834/)

Markitos

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:29

http://markschuelerphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/graveyard-top-picks-5766.jpg

http://markschuelerphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/graveyard-top-picks-5736.jpg

http://markschuelerphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/graveyard-top-picks-5724.jpg

http://markschuelerphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/graveyard-top-picks-5698.jpg

http://markschuelerphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/graveyard-top-picks-5686.jpg

Stealthy Ninja

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:46

More 100% crops please. :)

Markitos

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:50

More 100% crops please. :)

From me? Or just in general?

Stealthy Ninja

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 22:01

From me? Or just in general?

In general. I will probably buy this lens one day (that's why I stay in touch) but I just would like to see more 100% crops for "research". :)

kandyredcoi

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 01:15

In general. I will probably buy this lens one day (that's why I stay in touch) but I just would like to see more 100% crops for "research". :)

+1

and i am wondering how much "reach" it actually has for FF cameras???

i mean can it replace a 70-200 f4IS or 2.8 non IS???

Stealthy Ninja

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 02:42

+1

and i am wondering how much "reach" it actually has for FF cameras???

i mean can it replace a 70-200 f4IS or 2.8 non IS???

If you shoot RAW on a 5Dmkii you should be able to crop down to 10mp and get around 200mm on this.

Alternatively you could get an extender. ;)

Sometimes zooms are handy though. :)

kandyredcoi

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 03:35

If you shoot RAW on a 5Dmkii you should be able to crop down to 10mp and get around 200mm on this.

Alternatively you could get an extender. ;)

Sometimes zooms are handy though. :)
a buddy is indefinitely loaning me a quantaray 2x extender...if that would work, how many stops would i loose from f/2?

thanx

single_track

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 06:14

Markitos - Great lighting and PP on this set. Very well done.

Markitos

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 07:39

+1

and i am wondering how much "reach" it actually has for FF cameras???

i mean can it replace a 70-200 f4IS or 2.8 non IS???

I find that it's often a bit short when I need a telephoto--I personally couldn't replace the 70-200 with it, because of the flexibility of the zoom and the extra focal length. You can add a teleconverter to the 135, and it takes them well, but you have to plan ahead for that most of the time. If you are close enough, though, the 135 would make an awesome sports lens--it's very fast focusing and very fast at f/2. I'm surprised more people don't use it for sports where they use the 85 f/1.8... I guess it's just a long focal length issue.

Markitos - Great lighting and PP on this set. Very well done.

Thanks very much. It was a relaxing stroll, and even if I hadn't come home with any keepers, I would have achieved my goals. :)

primalcarl

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 17:06

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/jaffacake71/IMG_6975-3.jpg

preciousvoices

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 17:35

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3607120930_7d329a8bb4_o.jpg

shaktipalooza

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 21:00

I have an 85L but am liking this 135L more and more. Especially since I consider f/1.8 to be the lowest optimal aperture I shoot on the 85L.

f/2.0, 1/200 second, ISO 800
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/557909637_hZbVs-X2.jpg

same as above
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/557907643_bGLAe-X2.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/557907070_gT2tS-X2.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/557908519_XPSqC-X2.jpg

JhnRX7

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 21:06

Straight out of the camera. Only resize for web.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3609518958_0a843ba453_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3609518958/)

kandyredcoi

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 00:34

I find that it's often a bit short when I need a telephoto--I personally couldn't replace the 70-200 with it, because of the flexibility of the zoom and the extra focal length. You can add a teleconverter to the 135, and it takes them well, but you have to plan ahead for that most of the time. If you are close enough, though, the 135 would make an awesome sports lens--it's very fast focusing and very fast at f/2. I'm surprised more people don't use it for sports where they use the 85 f/1.8... I guess it's just a long focal length issue.

thanx for the reply, i was thinking about using it for music concerts, which i would probably have MEDIA access...i wonder how it would work..esp in low light indoor situations

FlyingPhotog

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 02:03

The 135 can make even the busiest backgrounds a lot less distracting:

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/113560921/original.jpg

jasonleehl

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 09:11

and better looking sandcastles.....

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/556818114_aqxu4-M.jpg

Tony-S

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 10:15

I think you focused on the wrong subjects. ;)

single_track

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 20:11

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/556818114_aqxu4-M.jpg

severe front focusing!

Markitos

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 20:16

Just came to the brink of selling this lens, but didn't do it, in part because of this thread.

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/559587215_mKgwc-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/552348672_HgmnM-L.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/552348981_FVCiy-XL.jpg

Tony-S

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 20:39

Shot at 1/125 and f/2.8. Awesome lens.

poppie guy

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 22:45

Sweet portrait Tony.

RbnDave

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 21:53

http://www.pbase.com/skysaddle/image/113599382.jpg

phamster

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:51

Hatch1921

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:57

i can not decide this lens 135L or the 85L for my next lens?

for senior pictures and portraits i won't go any more narrow depth of field than 2.2 so really the 135L should get me some super sharp photos or will the 85L @ 2.2 be even more sharp?

phamster

Had the same challenge before I bought mine.... http://www.lensrentals.com helped me choose. LOL I rented them... and for me... my style of shooting... the 135L was a clear winner. Blazing fast to lock focus and to change focus from near to far and back again... the bokeh is fantastic... @ f/2.0 the images are very sharp with F2.2 to F/5.6 being super sharp. Plus... it saved me some cash. :)

The 85L is a great lens... but... with all that glass... super slow to change focus compared to the 135L. F 1.2... it's cool.... people need it...use it... love it.... for my style once again... F2.0 is just fine.

Just my $.02.... can't go wrong no matter the direction... but... I would try before you buy. :)

Hatch

Stealthy Ninja

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 01:05

i can not decide this lens 135L or the 85L for my next lens?

for senior pictures and portraits i won't go any more narrow depth of field than 2.2 so really the 135L should get me some super sharp photos or will the 85L @ 2.2 be even more sharp?

phamster

From what I've read. I think it would be better to get the 135L AND the 85 1.8 for cheaper than the 85L. The 85L is a very special lens, but IMHO it has a narrow use range.

phamster

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 06:42

@ hatch - i think you are correct.. my use is the same as yours.. f2.0 is very thin already and if you think it is great.. then i think so too. being you and i do just about the same work..

@ ninja.. thanks too..i didn't even think about the 85 1.8 i do like my 50 1.4 EF and it does produce sharp images..

i will have to rent and find out myself.. heck as busy as i am going to be i should get both.. ha ha. .just kidding. only one this year..

phamster

kellgell

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 12:37

Here is one I took of my son. It was shot at 3.2.

yoyoer13

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:19

Here is the very first shot out of my 5D classic and the 135L.

F/2 wide open, ONLY adjustment was uping the exposure. Notice that lovely creamy bokeh at the top.

thatkatmat

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 22:45

Yeah, the 135L is one creamy bokeh machine, the cool part is that at f2, the focus point is tack sharp.

blackmatch456

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:12

Will this be an good lens for my XSi considering the 1.6x crop?

To compliment a 17-40L.

Tareq

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:29

Will this be an good lens for my XSi considering the 1.6x crop?

To compliment a 17-40L.

This lens is amazing on all Canon DSLRs, but the issue is that it will be so long on those 1.6x bodies, so then you have to use your feet and be in a big enough space if you want to shoot portraits full body at least.

blackmatch456

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:30

I might have to rent it for a week...

Tareq

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:31

I might have to rent it for a week...

Why rent? BUY IT

blackmatch456

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:35

Don't wanna be stuck with too much lens.

Oh, I will find every opportunity to use it.
How would it fare for kayaking?

thatkatmat

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 09:36

The 135 is a little long on a crop for me, but some really like it.....Depending how far away from the kayaking you are, I think I'd rather use an 85/1.8 or a 70-200. The 85mm will give you about the same FOV as the 135mm on FF..

blackmatch456

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 12:18

But I will be going FF in about a year....
My setup would be: Xsi, 17-40L, 135L, and possibly the 35L

How is that for all around work sound?

thatkatmat

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 12:54

Not sure what you shoot, if you think that'll work then....Awesome:)

It has taken me years to figure out what I want and what I need, still learing, so.....

blackmatch456

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 14:18

A little sports, kayaking, indoor sports, landscape, people.

Alejandro Sandoval

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 14:31

Here is one I took of my son. It was shot at 3.2.

The sharpest point of that lens from 3.2 to 4.5

thatkatmat

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 14:35

But I will be going FF in about a year....
My setup would be: Xsi, 17-40L, 135L, and possibly the 35L

How is that for all around work sound?

Looks like a decent setup, the 35L is my favorite "normal" prime on a 1.6 crop....I would get one of the 70-200's before the 135L just for versatility, but that's me..:)

blackmatch456

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 14:49

Yea...Picture quality comes first for me though...

Might do 135L and Sigma 70-200mm 2.8.
How would that be

thatkatmat

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 14:52

Well, not sure you can get too much better IQ than any one of the Canon 70-200's. Never used a Sigma 70-200 but hear good things about them.

freebird

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 15:00

Man that lens is choice, sometimes I forget just how good it is. Its sick!

m3pj

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 15:02

The sharpest point of that lens from 3.2 to 4.5

I admire your work. I think you know this lens quite well.

blackmatch456

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 15:04

I thought the IQ of the 70-200's were amazing! But then I started to consider primes, and the 70-200's looked terrible in comparison.

Tareq

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 15:15

The all around lenses i've got are:

16-35 [10-22 for 1.6x]
24-70
70-200
100-400
100 macro

Those are 100% i can use all over the world

The other lenses are just when needed, such as: 50mm, 135L, 85mm, 15, 300, 400, 600,....

preciousvoices

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 19:25

Here's one of the fam
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3618435243_0cd2f0be50_o.jpg

poppie guy

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 20:28

The sharpest point of that lens from 3.2 to 4.5

Thanks!

Jeff81

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 00:10

I got a nice shot of my little sister at her high school graduation. I love this lens!

FlyingPhotog

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 07:05

^^^ Fantastic Catch ^^^

She'll look back at this image someday and get very happy memories for sure!

Tony-S

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 22:37

Been trying out the 580EX II and Sigma EF 500 DG Super together in E-TTL, both shot into 60" Softliter II's. Controlled by the ST-E2, with the 580:500 at 4:1 ratio. Shot at 1/200 @ f/3.5 on the 5Dii.

macroshot

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 00:02

Since the day I bought this lens it has been a favorite. I just sold my 5D and now it is suddenly a bit longer on a 1D3, but the images are better than they were on the FF!! Very, very sharp but now trying to get used to the added FL (I am cutting things off in photos that I never worried about before...:o) but it tracks beautifully in AI Servo!!

372829

JhnRX7

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 19:28

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3626134651_ae64715e39_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3626134651/)

maxblack

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:27

^^^ Man, that looks like a little toy car. Cool.
________________

thatkatmat

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:47

Wow, *POP*....Love it^^^

jdwphotos.com

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 23:00

I just received my 135mm on Friday and had the chance to shoot with my fiancée on Saturday w/ a 5D Mark II. This is my first non-zoom lens and really enjoy seeing the results. Matter of fact, this thread was what got me onto this lens; maybe I can help do the same for someone else.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85938140@N00/3625626394/sizes/l/

This is a really cool one of my cat, who escaped outside and got locked out the night we had rain!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3627845670_8ee318526e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3625705206_071476916d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3625695226_fb9a941811_b.jpg

Scout_Pete

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 11:40

Almost time for an afternoon nap:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pete2210/Public%20Linked/2da133dd.jpg

Scout_Pete

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 12:44

Loving this lens on walkabout on a second body. Especially in woods/timber with low-light, then with occasional open meadow areas. 135mm on a crop body @ f/2.5 to f/4 can produce some sweet shots with plenty of IQ to chop in just a little closer in PP. This one at f/4; 1/640; ISO 125 near sunset. Cropped for composition with minor tweaking:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pete2210/Public%20Linked/a63e0de2.jpg

philcozz

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 13:06

Some from the 135mm, out and about in London last weekend (first time out with my new Canon gear!):

f/2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3603627264_3f54c5c052_o.jpg

f/2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3603271263_de578e7dc1_o.jpg

f/2.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3602883653_114ddbf485_o.jpg

f/3.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3603270421_1d206f75e4_o.jpg

p360

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 20:16

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Stealthy Ninja

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 01:03

Been trying out the 580EX II and Sigma EF 500 DG Super together in E-TTL, both shot into 60" Softliter II's. Controlled by the ST-E2, with the 580:500 at 4:1 ratio. Shot at 1/200 @ f/3.5 on the 5Dii.

You win 10 ninja points (points you can't see or hear) for including a 100% crop. :)

infinite012

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 02:30

My long overdue duck shot. Wide open on the 5D

http://www.dirtysamurai.com/wp_gallery/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/5d_img_2245.jpg

http://www.dirtysamurai.com/wp_gallery/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/5d_img_2243.jpg

MR do little

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 02:40

As far as wich to get 85vs135 i personally feels that its entirely up to the format your shooting. On FF 85mm is short, and if you want shallow dof headshots you will get distortion. The 135mm is very close to the fov you get with a 85 on cropped.

I personally use 135mm on my FF cameras alot more then 85m. Eventhough none of them is a Canon...;)

Jeff81

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 18:33

A couple shots from SeaWorld in San Diego this past weekend.

FlyingPhotog

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 16:59

The 135 Does Racing...
http://www.pbase.com/image/114007324/original.jpg
MkIII + 135mm f/2L USM .. 1/350 @ f/6.7 ISO 100

PPAAOOLLOO

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 06:25

Ok ok ... I see all of the 116 pages ... I must by this lens ...
It's so sharp ... so sharp ...

sabesh

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 07:53

More from the Muhtadi international drum festival (click on pics to access EXIF info and larger size):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3605501446_a36cda8554_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3605501446/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3605535774_5be8341bff_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3605535774/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/3602079687_9f0148239a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3602079687/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3603471581_ac55c7d51a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3603471581/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3602187345_0876b5f017_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3602187345/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3605230776_ae727cca4a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3605230776/)

philcozz

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 15:00

royv

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:59

f/2.5

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3643082721_cc1b56a92c_o.jpg

sabesh

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 17:06

Great stuff.
Thank you!

MaliCali

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 01:08

Posted these over the in people section, figured i could add them here as well..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3630028371_d1ac8295b7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3630026173_c7f6fe7c42_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3630838886_ff7eda0cfa_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3630021395_c2426c0dfa_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3630019265_34819f09cd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3630017395_cde65444c2_b.jpg

-Mike

Rudi

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 01:20

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

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p846291844.jpg

sabesh

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 01:54

Posted these over the in people section, figured i could add them here as well..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3630026173_c7f6fe7c42_b.jpg

-Mike

This one's a great shot Mike!

Ozimax

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 01:57

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

http://rudiphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p846291844.jpg

How good are these photos? They are amazing. Great lens, and an even better photographer.

J-B

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 08:54

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3647046454_8326a5581c_o.jpg

Radiohead369

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 19:06

WOW! Wonderful shots Mike!

Ob Com

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 07:49

MaliCali

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 16:27

Thank you! here is one more from the set i found...it doesnt have the cinema type of framing of the others but i like it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3651324550_3df6561a31_b.jpg

gambit

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 02:49

i just brought one of these babies, it was either the 135L or the 70-200 2.8 IS

thatkatmat

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 09:10

Nice, lets see some images..... mark that one off your "Dream wishlist"

p360

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 09:40

i just brought one of these babies, it was either the 135L or the 70-200 2.8 IS

You made the right choice, in my opinion. I recently did the same thing.

As already mentioned, time to shrink your "dream wishlist". :)

phamster

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 11:25

i just brought one of these babies, it was either the 135L or the 70-200 2.8 IS

all of your Red L's in your signature is making me spin..

are all of those in your collection or they dream wish list items?

phamster

EdBray

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 11:30

all of your Red L's in your signature is making me spin..

are all of those in your collection or they dream wish list items?

phamster

And he missed one from this 85 f1.2 II

Markitos

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 11:41

all of your Red L's in your signature is making me spin..

are all of those in your collection or they dream wish list items?

phamster

Read the end of his signature for your answer.... ;)

phamster

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 13:41

Read the end of his signature for your answer.... ;)

ha ha.. i couldn't get past his red L's.. haha.. dream on baby !!!

does he want to be Vincent Laforet ?

phamster

gambit

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 19:32

ha ha.. i couldn't get past his red L's.. haha.. dream on baby !!!

does he want to be Vincent Laforet ?

phamster

Hey phamster, yeah i am a vincent laforet wannabe, though really respect his work :)
My signature is there to take the piss out of all the gearheads here... hahaha :)
works everytime :D

phamster

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 21:39

Hey phamster, yeah i am a vincent laforet wannabe, though really respect his work :)
My signature is there to take the piss out of all the gearheads here... hahaha :)
works everytime :D

no worries Gambit.. my signature is just like yours too..

the more L's the better..

phamster

MaliCali

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 21:49

That makes me think of what lenses, arent, yet should be L's..i know the 17-55 is regarded as one of these due to IQ and cost..

Markitos

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 06:36

That makes me think of what lenses, arent, yet should be L's..i know the 17-55 is regarded as one of these due to IQ and cost..

This is for another thread, but I think they should have a 50 f/1.4L, also--kind of like the 70-200 f/2.8 and f/4Ls... a cheaper, well-built 50, and a really nice, exclusive 50.

Tareq

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 06:40

This is for another thread, but I think they should have a 50 f/1.4L, also--kind of like the 70-200 f/2.8 and f/4Ls... a cheaper, well-built 50, and a really nice, exclusive 50.

Also 85 f1.8L, not just 85 1.2L, or they should produce 85 1.4L

Markitos

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 07:06

Also 85 f1.8L, not just 85 1.2L, or they should produce 85 1.4L

Yeah, I'd love to have an 85 f/1.4!

philthejuggler

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 17:41

A random lady in Sheffield who agreed to pose for me as I was passing!

Phil

50D / 135L / 580EXII

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v4/p122982245-5.jpg

blackmatch456

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:11

How much could I pick up a good used one for?

jft158

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:32

How much could I pick up a good used one for?

$800-$850 is the avg.

blackmatch456

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:37

How is weatherproofing (if any) on this lens?

thatkatmat

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:43

There's no weatherproofing on the 135L

Jannie

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:45

We never had anything that was weather sealed in the old days, but a lot of people are worried about it now. My 5D wasn't sealed, I live in the NW and it rains all year long and I don't worry about it but I am careful; mostly I have a rule, I don't like to get wet and neither does my camera. A friend of mine has been shooting a lot the last several years in the rain forests of Brazil and the Amazon with two 5D's and now has replaced them with two 5DII's so they can't be that bad. What do they actually do to weather seal a lens, I think my 70-200 has a rubber ring on the lens mount but that's all I'm aware of. I do use UV filters which does offer some protection.

That said, the 135mm is one of best values in a lens from anyone as far as I am concerned and worth a heck of a lot more than they charge. The only way they could improve it is if they added IS but that's never been a problem with that lens for me on either the 5D or MKIII.

xoldboy

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:25

why did i ever sell this lens... what is wrong with me?

yoyoer13

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 02:40

^ bad choice sir.

binlerne

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 03:24

Finally got out my yard to use this thing. Not my fave shot but I wanted to try out the pp technique...comments welcomed.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3658861215_9c5bce8ac6.jpg?v=0

Brett

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:29

Tareq

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:32

Just got my 135/2 yesterday. My first L!

I had rented it previously, so I knew what to expect, but man is she a beauty. :)

One question though: I don't really want to have to walk around with the huge hood, but that giant front element scares me being exposed. Do people tend to put a filter in front of all this lovely glass? I'd hate to impact IQ at all though, and I rarely carry a lens cap (I was missing too many shots fumbling with it).

Walk around where?
I never use that long lens for my walk around in cities, even 85mm, i was using only 50mm when i was in Singapore for few hours as transit and 50mm was limiting me in many situations, so the bext lens for walkaround is the zoom from wide angle or ultra wide [17, 18, 24,...] up to mid range or long [70, 105, 135, 200,...] to cover more things, too bad that i don't like to use my feet all the time as zoom mostly in street full of cars.

JCP

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:49

First post - hello everyone! Neighbors parrot at f2, iSO 100, on an XSI

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_EwtM2exSysM/SiX5nwlaGKI/AAAAAAAAB4g/JwBVKkrhiJs/s800/IMG_0870%20copy.jpg

freebird

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 12:04

Just got my 135/2 yesterday. My first L!

I had rented it previously, so I knew what to expect, but man is she a beauty. :)

One question though: I don't really want to have to walk around with the huge hood, but that giant front element scares me being exposed. Do people tend to put a filter in front of all this lovely glass? I'd hate to impact IQ at all though, and I rarely carry a lens cap (I was missing too many shots fumbling with it).

I like the hood on there, then I dont have to worry about it. I just sling it over a shoulder and no worrys at all. I always have the lens cap around tho. They make small elastic straps for easy on/off, but I dont care for the cap swingin around below the lens, but it works ok .

maxblack

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 12:28

Just got my 135/2 yesterday. My first L!

I had rented it previously, so I knew what to expect, but man is she a beauty. :)

One question though: I don't really want to have to walk around with the huge hood, but that giant front element scares me being exposed. Do people tend to put a filter in front of all this lovely glass? I'd hate to impact IQ at all though, and I rarely carry a lens cap (I was missing too many shots fumbling with it).

A hood can only help IQ in terms of contrast and keeping stray light out of that large element. I use a B&W filter on mine but some people do not like filters. It's personal choice there.
But the lens hood, use it.
They didn't make it for anything, there was a reason.
You are going to love this lens on your 5D.
Enjoy it my man.
______________

p360

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 13:02

First post - hello everyone! Neighbors parrot at f2, iSO 100, on an XSI

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_EwtM2exSysM/SiX5nwlaGKI/AAAAAAAAB4g/JwBVKkrhiJs/s800/IMG_0870%20copy.jpg

Welcome to POTN. Excellent photo for a first post. Gotta love the colors produced with this lens.

Markitos

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:03

One question though: I don't really want to have to walk around with the huge hood, but that giant front element scares me being exposed. Do people tend to put a filter in front of all this lovely glass? I'd hate to impact IQ at all though, and I rarely carry a lens cap (I was missing too many shots fumbling with it).

I generally put filters on my lenses, but found that I was having flare/loss of contrast issues with a filter on the 135L... it was a multi-coated UV filter, too, so not crappy quality. So, I'd say use the hood and forget the filter, but YMMV.

thatkatmat

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:07

I used to put UV's on all my lenses, but it does affect the IQ, even if it's just a little and even with expensive UV's. Now I put one on if it's gonna be moist or dusty out, other than that I let the hood do it's job.

elysium

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:47

Back all, another amazing day out with the 5D/135L

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Candid/c-1.jpg

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Candid/c-4.jpg

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Candid/c-7.jpg

Brett

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 18:06

Walk around where?
I never use that long lens for my walk around in cities...

I like candid street photography. I don't like to get in people's faces. I've seen youtube videos of the guys who do that, but that's just not me. I've made quite a few images where people have no idea I photographed them, and that's the way I like it. :)

I like the hood on there, then I dont have to worry about it.

I like hoods too, it's just that it makes an otherwise-discreet lens look like a cannon (no pun intended). The lens really is quite large with the hood on it. For the record, the hood is always on my 85/1.8, but that's a significantly smaller lens.

A hood can only help IQ in terms of contrast and keeping stray light out of that large element. I use a B&W filter on mine but some people do not like filters. It's personal choice there.
But the lens hood, use it.
They didn't make it for anything, there was a reason.
You are going to love this lens on your 5D.
Enjoy it my man.

Thanks! I'm sure I will. :)

I generally put filters on my lenses, but found that I was having flare/loss of contrast issues with a filter on the 135L... it was a multi-coated UV filter, too, so not crappy quality. So, I'd say use the hood and forget the filter, but YMMV.

I used to put UV's on all my lenses, but it does affect the IQ, even if it's just a little and even with expensive UV's. Now I put one on if it's gonna be moist or dusty out, other than that I let the hood do it's job.

Agreed again. I guess I'll just have to forgo discreetness in the name of IQ and lens protection.

Thanks all. :)

philcozz

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 02:45

Back all, another amazing day out with the 5D/135L

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Candid/c-4.jpg

This is nice!

nicksan

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 16:41

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p487824539-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p401312553-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p288048641-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p665119749-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p589798438-5.jpg

maxblack

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 17:35

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p665119749-5.jpg

Loudmouths! Through the window? Still nice.
I 'm so glad it's not Carlin.
His head wouldn' t have fit in the frame. :lol::lol::lol:

thatkatmat

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 19:45

Nice street Nick^^

EdBray

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 04:09

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p288048641-4.jpg

Been taken from the wrong direction :D

Photomek

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 19:52

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3665864724_de8c0e11dd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomek/3665864724/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3665060657_d83364e75a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomek/3665060657/)

elysium

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 10:47

Beach time!

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Wales/wales-1.jpg

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/Wales/wales-4.jpg

philthejuggler

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 17:40

The perfect candid lens on my 50D....

Phil

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v0/p479356277-5.jpg

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v0/p207030040-5.jpg

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v4/p29003846-5.jpg

Brett

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:46

I really like the last one Phil.

Brett

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 18:01

Pseudo macro shot.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3670816210_a1fa48b30f_o.jpg

phamster

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 18:14

great stuff guys !

JhnRX7

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 06:09

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3674172950_28ffddc741.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3674172950/)

Sfordphoto

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 15:26

Been taken from the wrong direction :D

lol, was going to comment myself: many downward facing doggies

J-B

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 15:50

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3682224080_34ccb1038b.jpg

philthejuggler

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 16:38

Camera model:Canon EOS 5D
Focal length:135 mm
Max lens aperture:f/2
Exposure:1/800 at f/3.2
Flash:Fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias:-1/3 EV (580EX II on stroboframe)
Exposure mode:Auto
Exposure prog.:Aperture priority
ISO speed:ISO 400
Metering mode:Pattern

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v6/p636857008-5.jpg