Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

[Pete]

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20090829__PER0466.jpg

[J-B]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3884363177_f909196bd1_o.jpg

Heavy crop.

[palaima]

I am going to cry...well maybe not me but my bank account :D
I was considering 200mm f2.8...100mm f2.8 USM...85mm f1.8...but man this lens would work with me....AAhhh...it is so expensive!

[wildcart]

I am going to cry...well maybe not me but my bank account :D
I was considering 200mm f2.8...100mm f2.8 USM...85mm f1.8...but man this lens would work with me....AAhhh...it is so expensive!

The 135mm is actually one of the cheapest L lenses you can get ;)
Ok the 200mm 2.8 is a little cheaper, but hey its 2.8 and not 2.0 :D

[Tareq]

The 135mm is actually one of the cheapest L lenses you can get ;)
Ok the 200mm 2.8 is a little cheaper, but hey its 2.8 and not 2.0 :D

100% agree.

[rumble]

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/635964550_vnqLj-O.jpg


Really like this one, and the way you processed it, Markitos.
Nice demonstration of what the lens can do at F2.

Cheers

[kansascityshuffle]

The 135mm is actually one of the cheapest L lenses you can get ;)
Ok the 200mm 2.8 is a little cheaper, but hey its 2.8 and not 2.0 :D

But it is 200mm. :D That was my first L lens, and it's gone now, but I actually just got a pristine UW 135L in the mail today! Can't wait to do my first automotive shoot with it!

[bubba zanetti]

I just cant get enough of the 135.


http://www.brisbanephotosonline.com/photos/604112542_NuK56-L-2.jpg



http://www.brisbanephotosonline.com/photos/124254387_sahHj-L-24.jpg



http://www.brisbanephotosonline.com/photos/127951622_yDRHN-L-7.jpg

[palaima]

The 135mm is actually one of the cheapest L lenses you can get ;)
Ok the 200mm 2.8 is a little cheaper, but hey its 2.8 and not 2.0 :D

I am quite on an extremely tight budget :D

[Markitos]

Really like this one, and the way you processed it, Markitos.
Nice demonstration of what the lens can do at F2.

Cheers

Thanks! When I have room, it is far and away my favorite portrait lens.

[AKHOO]

Hi guys, was in a popular Melbourne camera store for a 70-200 f/4L IS USM on Thursday. While there I had a quick peek at the 135L. Was told they only have 2 left in stock and it is "end of line". Most stores in Australia have been reporting similar news - no ETA on stock for the 135L. Anyway, I returned on Friday to get it. Last one!

Took some test shots last night around the apartment. Very sharp and love the bokeh but I do need to get used to no-IS. That with my shaky hands equates to a very low keeper rate. However I intend to practice, practice, and practice some more...

[palaima]

OMG this lens is £999 in Jessops...ant £919 in ace cameras....now it is really just a dream...

[maxblack]

If you own it and use it over the course of your lifetime,
then it's not so bad.
How's that for rationalization. :D

[jasonleehl]

No landscapes with 135?

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/639798877_4LdJm-L.jpg

[palaima]

^^^^ I hate you :D Cool shot.

[mleone]

From the zoo today...hung over gorilla?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3891022388_0b95a81c12_b.jpg

[maxblack]

Is this the Bronx Zoo?
If it was, are there any restrictions about photography there,
such as tripods or monopods?

[mleone]

Is this the Bronx Zoo?
If it was, are there any restrictions about photography there,
such as tripods or monopods?

It is!

I dont think are restrictions. I always use my tripod there nobody says a word.

[Tareq]

It is!

I dont think are restrictions. I always use my tripod there nobody says a word.

WOW, new place in NY to find, i think i have to start seriously to check all places i can visit in NY for now, can't wait to be there ;)

[maxblack]

It is!

I dont think are restrictions. I always use my tripod there nobody says a word.

Thanks, good to know.

[stu46]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3889459152_990b631a59_o.jpg

[H20boy]

Stu, hard to believe only f3.5 and the entire depth of the car is in focus. I like the placement of your strobes off to the right.

[Pete]

Using a preset, but

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20090828__PER0354.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Wow, what is that?....Love this shot Pete. (need to clean your sensor Bro...LOL )

[Pete]

Wow, what is that?....Love this shot Pete. (need to clean your sensor Bro...LOL )

Well, yeah... I always forget to do that...

It's at Lindisfarne Castle, here in the UK.

[palaima]

Pete, I LOVE the coloring....superb shot...

[leechk]

Even for sport ..still the best in class

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QPcDgKv8f7s/SqRhZvLOjbI/AAAAAAAABkQ/1jYcVFoSuMc/s800/02_.jpg


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QPcDgKv8f7s/SqNbDocaGVI/AAAAAAAABiE/0cblZvK9jp4/s800/02c.jpg

[Palna]

Here is two from today

[20DNewbie]

Not really on par with other stuff here but it was my first real go at the 135. I brought along a few other lenses on this outing but it never came off the camera.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3899832339_1b2d6e8cf1_o.jpg

[kansascityshuffle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3898467715_2e0a4c5edd_o.jpg

[kansascityshuffle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3898497639_86d0d2764c_o.jpg

[p360]

Nice. B & W makes it more appealing.

[Subimatt]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3898999520_e45a263797_o.jpg

[colin842]

Wide open at f/2

[kent andersen]

I just got the 135mm a couple of days ago and it is just as good as everyone say. I am really enjoying this lens. Here is one of my first pictures, of the moon. I took it handheld leaning at a wall, and cropted the picture 200%. I was totaly supriced to see how much details I got from the picture. I would love to do more pictures of the moon with a tripod next time. Taken with ISO 100, 1/800 at 5.6 with a 400d. It would be fun to see what a 15 MP or a FF would bring if they just take a photo of the moon with only the 135mm 2L.

[freebird]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3898497639_86d0d2764c_o.jpg


OHHHHHH would love see that shot taken with car quartered more.
In same light too.

135L is Money!!

Nice work, thanks for sharing.

[thatkatmat]

Those new XK's and XKR's are MONEY, They remind me of the Maserati's ....Nice shot^^

[GMCPhotographics]

Those new XK's and XKR's are MONEY, They remind me of the Maserati's ....Nice shot^^

In the UK, this year's model has a revised LED rear light cluster and it looks just plain ugly. The previous version (as designed by Ian MacCallum) is far more asthetically pleasing.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Brap Brap !

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/3905267936_2009cc5b3b_b.jpg

[Tareq]

Brap Brap !

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/3905267936_2009cc5b3b_b.jpg

I like it, but isn't the face is underexposed a bit? or is that normal? In all cases i like anything into fashion/beauty/glamor photography.

GJ!

[booju]

...

[booju]

This shot right here has everything I'm looking for in a lens at this FL!!!!

I see you shot this with the 5DMKII and its wonderful with fantastic color, contrast, bokeh, and DOF...Great!!!!

My question is...Could you still pull off this shot if you were using your 40D? Well, I should ask how close could you get to this in regards to IQ?

I have a 40D and I'm not getting a FF for another year, hence the questions...:lol:

I would appreciate any advice you could share here or via PM!!!

Thanks as this shot has sealed the deal for me,... along with all the other spectacular ones here as well...

Again, very spectacular shot!

Roland




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3898999520_e45a263797_o.jpg

[Subimatt]

This shot right here has everything I'm looking for in a lens at this FL!!!!

I see you shot this with the 5DMKII and its wonderful with fantastic color, contrast, bokeh, and DOF...Great!!!!

My question is...Could you still pull off this shot if you were using your 40D? Well, I should ask how close could you get to this in regards to IQ?

I have a 40D and I'm not getting a FF for another year, hence the questions...:lol:

I would appreciate any advice you could share here or via PM!!!

Thanks as this shot has sealed the deal for me,... along with all the other spectacular ones here as well...

Again, very spectacular shot!

Roland

Thanks! Im sure I could get a similar shot, the dof would not be as nice. I could probably do it on my 40D with my 85L @ 1.2 to get a similar effect, just how close it would be, im not sure. I cant remember the last time I touched my 40ds.

[Markitos]

Thanks! Im sure I could get a similar shot, the dof would not be as nice. I could probably do it on my 40D with my 85L @ 1.2 to get a similar effect, just how close it would be, im not sure. I cant remember the last time I touched my 40ds.

MY THINGS! LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT ALL OF THEM!! ;)

[Subimatt]

MY THINGS! LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT ALL OF THEM!! ;)

I <3 Joo!

[advaitin]

TheAztect is the bomb! Gorgeous work.

[lbeck]

Using a preset, but

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20090828__PER0354.jpg

Totally reminds me of LOTR

[kent andersen]

I just found this depth of field view for the 135mm 2L from a Flickr user helpful... I have no idea where the best place to post it is, but this one seems suitable.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/boldpuppy/3272987203/

[exodusfman800]

I'm am on the virg of getting one. I'm just having a hard time convinving myself to spend the same amount of money on a lens that I did my body (1D Mark II) Is $935 or $1000.45 including tax a good price?

[exodusfman800]

Also, is the 135L fully weather-sealed?

[airbutchie]

Also, is the 135L fully weather-sealed?

Sorry... It's not weathersealed... But optically one of the best in the market...

- airbutchie :D

[Markitos]

Also, is the 135L fully weather-sealed?

I don't think so, no.... if I had it right in front of me, I'd check for you, but I''m not near my camera. If no one has answered this by the time I get home, I'll post again.

[maxblack]

Check airbutchie's post #2151. :lol::lol::lol:

[Markitos]

Check airbutchie's post #2151. :lol::lol::lol:

Yep... missed it the first time round because I didn't go to the very end of the thread. But I can now second that it is NOT weather sealed. :lol:

[misty66]

Oh my I was just holding this lens....(the person who bougth my 50 had it and I knew I shouldn't have done that.....)It's on my list for some time already but now I what one for sure it's a perfect lens on the 5D.......gosh.

[maxblack]

Yep... missed it the first time round because I didn't go to the very end of the thread. But I can now second that it is NOT weather sealed. :lol:

I stand corrected. You can't trust anybody these days. ;)
I just looked at mine and it is not weathersealed.
Good show Markitos! :D

[-OutofFocus-]

The images from this lens is stunning.

[dlintz]

The images from this lens is stunning.

Agreed. If I had to sell all my camera equipment I'd probably keep the 135L as a paperweight, it's that good.

d.

[kansascityshuffle]

All of the following are with a 12mm extension tube attached.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3918392082_ee244ec933_b.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3917602857_198220f75d_b.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3917600989_25cac9e69e_b.jpg

[Pete]

Wow, that one with the golf ball is exceptional...

[Subimatt]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3914889964_e5063a67ee_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3914889230_e2233bef9c_o.jpg

[airbutchie]

Using the 135L as a landscape lens... Completely obsurd... Well... Technically not... Hehhehehehehe...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3926074911_82686c28ab_b.jpg


- airbutchie ;)

[Tim3less]

niceee :)

[airbutchie]

Canon 1D2n + 135L + Kenko Tubes (36mm, 24mm, and 12mm stacked)...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3931323227_b44871d6a2_b.jpg


- airbutchie

[p360]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3914889964_e5063a67ee_o.jpg


Very nice.

[p360]

Canon 1D2n + 135L + Kenko Tubes (36mm, 24mm, and 12mm stacked)...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3931323227_b44871d6a2_b.jpg


- airbutchie


Wonderful.

[mdaniel]

Lens arrived this morning. This little guy howled at the UPS truck until I woke up and went to the door to sign for the package. :)

1/4000 - f/2.0 / ISO 100 - Color/Direct Positive:

http://www.mdhmi.com/pics/dog/kyle/135mm/sample/9285-color.jpg

[Canonised]

Shot this wide open without flash.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/Eventreport/RonanKeatingWEB3.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Shot this wide open without flash.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/Eventreport/RonanKeatingWEB3.jpg
That is an awesome shot! I mean AWESOME!!!

[zincozinco]

That is an awesome shot! I mean AWESOME!!!

yes it is!!

[weezerfan84]

Lens arrived this morning. This little guy howled at the UPS truck until I woke up and went to the door to sign for the package. :)

1/4000 - f/2.0 / ISO 100 - Color/Direct Positive:

http://www.mdhmi.com/pics/dog/kyle/135mm/sample/9285-color.jpg

LR2 has some pretty good presets.

[J-B]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/3941821012_e9464f2967_o.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Nice, J-B... Good framing...

- airbutchie :)

[J-B]

^ Nice, J-B... Good framing...

- airbutchie :)

Thanks, I also like your photos

[Jean-Louis]

On a recent wedding as a guest.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4366/img3235u.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/img3235u.jpg/)

[Photomek]

Julia

http://www.photomek.de/img/v4/p16706278-4.jpg

[Mr. Clean]

friggin incredible. Only had it a few hours but this is a must have/never sell lens.

[J-B]

That's a nice shot tomek ;)

[Headshotzx]

Photomek: that shot on film?

[jasonleehl]

Sharing for the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore this weekend....

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/656214238_Hu8gi-XL.jpg

[Photomek]

Photomek: that shot on film?
No, it was shot with Canon 5D but processed with Nik Silver Efex Pro. :)

[Mr. Clean]

yeah I've noticed this lens is great with the Mark III, brilliant on the 5D. Good times

[JVS]

Is this lens bad on a 40D or 1.6 crop factor compared to full frame?

[BRobiPhotog]

@JVS ... the 135 should shine on a crop body as well. its does on my backup 40D and my 5DMKII really loves it :-)

[JVS]

Yeh, but I think some one pointed out that the bokeh looks better on the full frame =/

[rnb2]

Given the same framing, bokeh will be a bit smoother, and DOF a bit shallower, on a full-frame camera. The lens will work great with a 40D, regardless, but will perhaps be a bit too long to be useful in most indoor situations (depending on venue, of course).

[fefo.1979]

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1601/320ix.jpg

[chrisforshaw]

A cow taken with my new toy. Finding the FL a bit 'unusual' but getting used to it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/3953269385_47f5d62845.jpg

[jaiminyoon56]

Please be gentle. I've used the 135mm extensively on a 400D and 40D, but this was my first time shooting full frame. I don't think it'll find much time on the 400 or 40 after this experience!

The color, contrast, bokeh seem to be huge improvements on the full frame. The huge difference in focal lengths between true 135mm versus ~200mm was an adjustment to make.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3953149761_a0ef85b909_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3953326817_d58e687871_o.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/3953326823_8ee7eb48b9_o.jpg

[markc34]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3953838711_b7e3bdb6d2_b.jpg

[Jean-Louis]

Nice colors and contrast jaiminyoon56. :)

Totally agree with you about the results of that lens on a fullframe.

[nicksan]

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p785936042-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p971117939-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p923859953-4.jpg

[Photomek]

Julia

http://www.photomek.de/img/v4/p70674329-4.jpg

http://www.photomek.de/img/v2/p338860150-4.jpg

http://www.photomek.de/img/v3/p1326516-4.jpg

[GMCPhotographics]

I'm not so keen on image 1 and 3, but I really like image 2. Very nice.

[DarthVader]

Tomek...she's hottttt

[advaitin]

From tonight, 26 Sep 09, a frog that slimes up every evening at my daughters' front door. Canon 5DM2, 135mm L , 50 percent crop, 270 flash with homemade bounce card, ISO 50, 1/60s @ f5.6 and -2.0 Ev. Some PP and USM.

[cedm]

http://www.photomek.de/img/v3/p1326516-4.jpg

I like the composition of this shot. The path fading away in the background makes the shot stand out. Well done!

[Jeff81]

From tonight, 26 Sep 09, a frog that slimes up every evening at my daughters' front door. Canon 5DM2, 135mm L , 50 percent crop, 270 flash with homemade bounce card, ISO 50, 1/60s @ f5.6 and -2.0 Ev. Some PP and USM.

Very nice. I love the color in the frog.

[booja]

just got this about a week ago and finally got to use it some... probably my most favorite lens i have used... i havent had a chance to use the 85L yet so ill see if my mind changes once i try that

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3957373391_45587ec505_b.jpg

[mellowd]

My 135L arrived last night! :D

[yoyoer13]

^ you will love it. I'm getting my 85LII on Wednesday so well see how much I use my 135 after that.

Here's a sample from mine attached to THE original 5D

This was at 6.3. TOOOOOO SHARP.

[preciousvoices]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3958391788_c684542b2a_o.jpg

[kansascityshuffle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/3961629608_4a8794dcde_b.jpg

[Hatch1921]

^ you will love it. I'm getting my 85LII on Wednesday so well see how much I use my 135 after that.

Here's a sample from mine attached to THE original 5D

This was at 6.3. TOOOOOO SHARP.

Honestly.... I used the 85L II and hands down... I found the 135 to be the winner(for me) 85 is slow to focus... love the speed of the 135.... it hardly comes off the camera. 85 is nice..... I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Nice shot btw.
Hatch

[agphotography]

I'm rather tempted to give up the 85 f/1.8 and get the 135L.

I'll be sure to get it someday, just have to decide if I want to give something up to get it ;)

[yoyoer13]

Honestly.... I used the 85L II and hands down... I found the 135 to be the winner(for me) 85 is slow to focus... love the speed of the 135.... it hardly comes off the camera. 85 is nice..... I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Nice shot btw.
Hatch

Cool. Ya although they are both fast primes, I believe they will serve vastly different purposes.
I'll write in here more when I get the 85 and test it out.

[sebr]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3953149761_a0ef85b909_o.jpg

Hey, that's my rocket blower !!!
Nice shots ;)

[jaiminyoon56]

Hey, that's my rocket blower !!!
Nice shots ;)

Thanks.

Heh, the kid loved the thing so much it got to be a bit of a distraction for the shoot (felt almost like a commercial shoot for the rocket blower, instead of a portrait session).

As for the 85mm f/1.2... Very, very, very different lens and purpose. The AF is pretty darn slow and I'm not confident enough in my focusing skills to shoot wide open for events / crucial moments (I'll stop down to f/1.8-f/2 when I use it for wedding ceremony and special moments during the reception), but for posed shots or still life when I can afford to take my time, the 85mm f/1.2 has no peer in my collection.

The 135mm is no slouch though and far superior with its AF speed and the f/2 + 135mm focal length seems a much more forgiving combination than the f/1.2 + 85mm. It's provides enough reach and speed for capturing those perfect candids!

[sle39lvr]

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4172/mg0858.jpg

[yoyoer13]

^ Beaut

I'm looking at finding a used 3 series right now.

[markc34]

That's not just any 3 series.... ;P

[John Photography]

after reading all these pages, i placed an order after the first 60 pages. should be arriving brand spankin' new in the morning!!

[yoyoer13]

That's not just any 3 series.... ;P

OH I know what its has a nice M in front of it.
I was just saying that I was looking for a 3 series. And I don't want anymore hassle and ticket from my WRX that happen to have 350hp behind it, got me into too much trouble, and I assume an M3 would be the same......unfortunately.

But ya going out td to test drive another used 3 series. We'll see.

^John, u will love it on the 5D, I guarantee it. Update that sig too!

[sle39lvr]

Best drive I've ever had in my life by far. Steering is amazing, brakes give u so much confidence. And that thing called the engine cries for you when you foot down while dragging the world backwards.

Man, I tried to dislike this lens all I can, but every shot comes out wonderfully. Love the bokeh, renditions are smooth but sharp......

[AKHOO]

I love this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3968922922_aeaf9ebcee_o.jpg

[exodusfman800]

I love this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3968922922_aeaf9ebcee_o.jpg

Nice pic. I just hope those shoes hanging from the cable don't mean what I think they mean.

[AKHOO]

Not sure whether there is significance to the hanging shoes, it's a pretty quiet area.

[tom s]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3968690243_7506a21a31_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3967727059_4094a7cc1c.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3968271567_c3244dc6d8.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3969040922_1a7fab9fac.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3968273671_67de465544.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/3968271221_42e39b7c9a.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3967726399_ac051b3504.jpg

[John Photography]

OH I know what its has a nice M in front of it.
I was just saying that I was looking for a 3 series. And I don't want anymore hassle and ticket from my WRX that happen to have 350hp behind it, got me into too much trouble, and I assume an M3 would be the same......unfortunately.

But ya going out td to test drive another used 3 series. We'll see.

^John, u will love it on the 5D, I guarantee it. Update that sig too!

thanks yoyo! waiting patiently for it to arrive!!

i too am a BMW owner, but a 5 series here....
http://johnphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p414697954-4.jpg

[yoyoer13]

Picking my 3 series on Saturday. Photos will be coming soon. But i'll probably be taking them with the new 85L... 135's gonna be taking some back seat for a bit.

^Nice 5. Oh and your 135 is going to putting your 70-200 to SHAME....... UTTER SHAME

[Alejandro Sandoval]

The sweet 135....my lil baby!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3971819202_d779af0124_b.jpg

[BRobiPhotog]

@Aztech, another great capture ... way to work the 135.

[BRobiPhotog]

A recent Bridal shot ...

f2 ...
http://www.benrobi.com/minipics/IMG_3917_byBenRobiPhotog2009.jpg

[yoyoer13]

^ Those light square in the background really set that photo off for me. And is there ever a reason not to use it at anything other than f/2?...

[kansascityshuffle]

^ Those light square in the background really set that photo off for me. And is there ever a reason not to use it at anything other than f/2?...


Try that sentence again... :p

[DannyLongIsland]

I really need to stop looking in this thread...

[Tareq]

I really need to stop looking in this thread...

I hear that many times from many members on different lenses samples threads, can they? ;):p

I don't need to stop looking on those threads because if i want a lens i go buy it, if i don't like it even with amazing results i just keep looking or watching without any affect. :lol:

[inthedeck]

Here's one more, to continue the legacy of this lens. Sweet it is...that much I can say. I don't use it much, but, when I do, it's a stellar performer. 85L still makes it's way onto the camera body...so, I have to yell at it, and replace it with the 135L sometimes. :lol:

More of a fashion shot, as the wardrobe stylist wanted modern and edgy. ;)

http://inthedeck.smugmug.com/photos/667493820_z6XYW-XL.jpg

[BRobiPhotog]

@inthedeck ... nice one

[inthedeck]

^^Thanks.

[SpanishREBEL]

just got this about a week ago and finally got to use it some... probably my most favorite lens i have used... i havent had a chance to use the 85L yet so ill see if my mind changes once i try that

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3957373391_45587ec505_b.jpg

We absolutely need more pictures of this red 240sx with the 135L...
ITS A MUST lol :)
That thing is sick

[kansascityshuffle]

^^ Only if it's LS-powered!

[exodusfman800]

Wow...that's an amazing pic of that 240. nice job to both the photographer and the owner of the car.

[mxracer535]

i really need to stop coming in here...im seriously considering selling off my 17-40 and 50 1.4 for this lens

[exodusfman800]

i really need to stop coming in here...im seriously considering selling off my 17-40 and 50 1.4 for this lens

What's stopping you, if I may ask?

[lgunnz]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3974438356_abc9b40071_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3974438334_fc4dda147b_o.jpg

[Brett]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3840399328_cf022e0bb0_o.jpg

[mxracer535]

What's stopping you, if I may ask?

just the thought that i should have a UWA in my bag...i dont really use it and landscape really isnt my thing but a part of me still thinks its a nice thing to have

[kansascityshuffle]

just the thought that i should have a UWA in my bag...i dont really use it and landscape really isnt my thing but a part of me still thinks its a nice thing to have


I get that. I had a few steps in between where I didn't have a wide-angle, and now I ended up with an adapted Olympus Zuiko 24mm f/2.8. It really does do an awesome job, and only cost me $250 with an adapter.

That route can be a good one for people who don't use their UWA much. The Zuiko is smaller than a nifty fifty, well-built, and a nice performer. Not to mention it will be well under half the sale price of your 17-40!

[chrisforshaw]

i really need to stop coming in here...im seriously considering selling off my 17-40 and 50 1.4 for this lens

I would seriously think long and hard about that. I've just got my 135L and it's a fantastic lens don't get me wrong but it's taking me a lot of time to get used to the FL. I would be lost without my 17-40 & 50 1.4

[snowboarder]

http://www.wildlifeland.com/Stuff/5DII_4049.jpg

[palaima]

^wow, that's cool!

[mxracer535]

I would seriously think long and hard about that. I've just got my 135L and it's a fantastic lens don't get me wrong but it's taking me a lot of time to get used to the FL. I would be lost without my 17-40 & 50 1.4

Im not too worried about the FL. I know ill be happy with it as i just recently went FF and the 135 will be like what my 85 was on my crop. I dont think i would miss my 50 1.4 at all as i dont really use that one either...i love my 35L and the difference between 35 and 50 is just the matter of me taking a step or 2 forward.

Now the 17-40 is what has me thinking...I hardly ever use it as i mostly do portrait work, and just cant get comfortable with UW, but its fall now and id like to try my hand at some landscape shots in the mountains with the leaves starting to change and all...maybe once i use it more ill start to like it???

[yoyoer13]

Snowboarder top notch image.

^as the above UWA talk goes, I have the 50 85 135 combo now. Sold my 24-70 because I don't really use it enough to justify a 1000+ dollar lens for as little as I used it. I too am not much of a UWA angle user, but I'm not doing any events lately so I'm not worried about that. And I'm a rare breed when it comes to FL's anyways, I like my teles.

That being said I'm gonna buy another 17-40(had one awhile ago and was stupid and sold it).

SOOO don't sell your 17-40 and 50, you'll end up regreating it in the long run, but just remember the 135 (and 85L) are GREAT!

^Hey Kansas, could u PM me a link to some shots with your 24, wouldn't mind seeing them, thanks.

[Helena]

Snowboarder, that is an amazing capture!

Ooh, I have just bought back the 135L that I sold three months ago! Didn't think that would happen. :) I had convinced myself that 100/2 is equally good, because I prefer the focal length, but after some time I realized that "something" is missing. 100/2 is a fantastic lens, but when you have used lenses like 135L and 50L you're spoiled...

Just for fun I contacted the guy who bought mine and asked if he would be willing to sell it back to me, and to my big surprise he said yes! He now wants a longer tele and needs the money. We agreed on the same price, so at least I haven't lost any money in the process. :) This is the first time I have re-bought a sold lens, but it's also the only one I have really regretted selling.

[palaima]

^ i understand you...
After looking in the pictures in this thread and in the 50L my wallet and bank account are terrified :D
would love to have both the 135L and the 50L, but it would cost me about 2000 pounds...that is way out of my budget...but some day. :D

[chrisforshaw]

Now the 17-40 is what has me thinking...I hardly ever use it as i mostly do portrait work, and just cant get comfortable with UW, but its fall now and id like to try my hand at some landscape shots in the mountains with the leaves starting to change and all...maybe once i use it more ill start to like it???

If I were you I'd keep the 17-40, it's a great landscape lens as well as a good general use lens. I'd rent a 135L and see what you think. I just don't find it as 'general purpose' as a 50 or 85 but that's my own opinion.

[snowboarder]

^ i understand you...
After looking in the pictures in this thread and in the 50L my wallet and bank account are terrified :D
would love to have both the 135L and the 50L, but it would cost me about 2000 pounds...that is way out of my budget...but some day. :D

I know it might be not an advise you're looking for, but it's much
more economical to buy good stuff right away instead of going through several
average lenses first and ending up buying what you've always wanted anyway :)
35L, 50L and 135L are just different than anything else, 85L is there, I had one,
didn't like it as much (too short and too long for me, also very heavy and very slow).
24L II is there too, but the first copy I got had way too much CA, so sent it back
and looking for another copy to try.

[Hatch1921]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3981321670_b168171c24_o.jpg

Natural light and a reflector...

[yoyoer13]

^nice portrait, but I gotta ask, whats with the insteration border????