Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

[TSY87]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/4200846052_783cc2cffd.jpg

I love shooting wide open with this lens... super sharp!

[Headshotzx]

*baby picture*

One of those classic "i'm hungry. Feed me, please? *puppy face*" expressions ;)

[Photomek]

Sarah

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4208771593_dc65c8fc61_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomek/4208771593/)

[liclic]

man I want to get this lens back so bad

[Tareq]

man I want to get this lens back so bad

Did you sell it or rent it?

[dajli]

Just bought this lens. Some of my first images. I like it, but I think it requires some time to get used to the focal lenght. I feel more comfortable with the 35L. :)


http://dajli.com/potn/sample31.jpg


http://dajli.com/potn/sample32.jpg


http://dajli.com/potn/sample33.jpg

[robtography]

Yeeahhh...I think it's time I sell my 200L to fund this lens.

[Ingardj]

Lovely contrast in the first two dajli! Looks awesome.. :)

[Brett]

Yeeahhh...I think it's time I sell my 200L to fund this lens.

The 135L takes a 1.4x converter very well, making it an effective 189/2.8. Once I realized that, I chose the 135 over the 200/2.8L.

Otherwise, they are very similar lenses.

[robtography]

The 135L takes a 1.4x converter very well, making it an effective 189/2.8. Once I realized that, I chose the 135 over the 200/2.8L.

Otherwise, they are very similar lenses.

Sweet, thanks for the info.

[FlyingPhotog]

Sarah

Well HELLO Sarah...

Dynamite Portrait!

[yogestee]

The 135L takes a 1.4x converter very well, making it an effective 189/2.8. Once I realized that, I chose the 135 over the 200/2.8L.

Otherwise, they are very similar lenses.

This is what I'm thinking.. I going to order the 135mm f/2 in the New Year..

I'll team it up with my Tamron SP AF 1.4X TC (the white model) which is very sharp, when I need more reach..

The 135mm f/2 will be a killer combination on my 50D..

[FlyingPhotog]

This is what I'm thinking.. I going to order the 135mm f/2 in the New Year..

I'll team it up with my Tamron SP AF 1.4X TC (the white model) which is very sharp, when I need more reach..

The 135mm f/2 will be a killer combination on my 50D..

FF, APS-H, APS-C...

The 135 is superb across all three formats! You'll love it Jurgen.

Merry Christmas to you!!

[Ball4]

This is what I'm thinking.. I going to order the 135mm f/2 in the New Year..

I'll team it up with my Tamron SP AF 1.4X TC (the white model) which is very sharp, when I need more reach..

The 135mm f/2 will be a killer combination on my 50D..

Can you get one in Laos or do you have to drive down to Bangkok?

[yogestee]

FF, APS-H, APS-C...

The 135 is superb across all three formats! You'll love it Jurgen.

Merry Christmas to you!!

Thanks Jay,,same to you.. It's now evening on Christmas Day here in Australia and a balmy 22 Deg C.. My good wife put the word around to family that I'm buying a new lens after New Year so I was given cash for Christmas
:lol:

Just gotta love family!!

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks Jay,,same to you.. It's now evening on Christmas Day here in Australia and a balmy 22 Deg C.. My good wife put the word around to family that I'm buying a new lens after New Year so I was given cash for Christmas
:lol:

Just gotta love family!!

It's all about the Network...

What an amazing thing the Interwebs can be. You're already into your afternoon toddy on Christmas Day and my part of the world hasn't even climbed out of bed yet! :D

[yogestee]

Can you get one in Laos or do you have to drive down to Bangkok?

I doubt even one exists in Laos!!

I have a short stop over in Bangkok on the 3rd January but not long enough to to leave the airport..

I'll order the 135mm off ebay.. I have a few great sellers out of Hong Kong I've been dealing with for a few years..

[kja]

Anyone notice bad purple fringing as per my post on the last page? Really curious as I was quite startled to see it that bad on this lens!

Christmas Day has been super mellow with a day on the ocean, some diving, a few beers and temps only reaching 37C - pretty darned near perfect except for no time/inclination to play with this lens LOL

[dajli]

Lovely contrast in the first two dajli! Looks awesome.. :)Thanks, glad you like them. Yes, the lens can produce great images. But i think the 35L gives better pics out of camera. At least i think so at the moment... :)

[liclic]

Did you sell it or rent it?

sold mine back in June :cry:

[Leisa]

F.2

[Leisa]

f.2.

[liclic]

passed by a local shop today and they have 2 in stock, what happen next? u guessed, I have a 135 back again but this time its going on to the MKII

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4216709285_73689d4a76_b.jpg

[jetcode]

alejandro those are incredible images. Top shelf work. Inspirational.

[rsboag]

All the images are outstanding. However, it seems most of these are taken with a FF camera. Anyone have the same image taken with the 135L on a FF as well as a crop? I would like to see if there is a drastic difference.

[MinGrey02Stg2]

Two of my nephew on Christmas:

http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz144/MinGrey02Stg2/IMG_01792.jpg

http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz144/MinGrey02Stg2/IMG_01982.jpg

[ojat]

Wanna share another photo. 135 F/2L on 450D.
never regret to have this super lens.

http://i47.tinypic.com/2afdekn.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

Wanna share another photo. 135 F/2L on 450D.
never regret to have this super lens.

http://i47.tinypic.com/2afdekn.jpg

Nice shot and welcome to potn!

[gte357s]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/4202768206_ece4ee589c_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/4202740738_42654a9c29_b.jpg

I really love the colour of these 2 photos. Are they photoshoped? How to get such great colour out of the picture?

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/4221045456_2d31290dfc_o.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/4221045456_2d31290dfc_o.jpg

[ojat]

Nice shot and welcome to potn!

thanks :)

[Tomminator855]

I love the 135L ,but i know that everyone here love the bokeh on the 135L @f2 . Have anyone here experience with the 100mm F2 ? how is the IQ ? how about the sharpness ? is it as sharp as 135L ?

[GeneMan88]

I love the 135L ,but i know that everyone here love the bokeh on the 135L @f2 . Have anyone here experience with the 100mm F2 ? how is the IQ ? how about the sharpness ? is it as sharp as 135L ?

This entire posting is all about the 135L lens, and the photos it produces. You might want to search POTN lens sample photo archive to see if there are postings for the 100 f/2. I did a quick search and found this: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=226590&highlight=EF+100+f%2F2+USM

[TC_Fenua]

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6420/pilou01.jpg

[mxracer535]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/4220345261_e8bc5d9374_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4220345101_b9c2e2f04c_o.jpg

[Tomminator855]

After debating with my self about 100lvs 135l . I just picked up a like new 135l today for 900$ from a local photographer , hopefully it get used more than my 70-200mm

[Markitos]

1.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0169/751743924_Jne4v-O.jpg

2.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0163/751743775_TYzD3-O.jpg

3.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0161/751743572_hQfHj-O.jpg

4.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0176/751743048_fZhZm-O.jpg

5.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0174/751743239_N5QEE-O.jpg

[JVS]

A few from Christmas. Both at f/2.0. No editing done at all on pic 1. A little editing done on pic 2. Merry Christmas everyone!

1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/ngaykh0ngem/DPP_0002.jpg

2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/ngaykh0ngem/n6.jpg

[maxblack]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/4220345261_e8bc5d9374_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4220345101_b9c2e2f04c_o.jpg

These are sweet shots. That pose in the first one is perfect.

[DerrickC]

Here is a photo of some flowers in front of the house. I was renting the 135 2.0 for a track and field meet, but had a lot of fun taking these photos in the late afternoon.

Shot wide open, 1/200, ISO 200 on a 20D. This is one of my favorite photos, mainly because my now dead red Chevy Cavalier Z-24 forms an interesting background for the flowers. Thanks for looking...I am still very new to posting.

[trumpet_guy]

A little flair, but understandable in this condition. [30D with 135L]

http://tswen.smugmug.com/Landscapes/California-Seascapes/IMG2781C/732039981_VHFjC-L.jpg

[quickster]

A little flair, but understandable in this condition. [30D with 135L]

http://tswen.smugmug.com/Landscapes/California-Seascapes/IMG2781C/732039981_VHFjC-L.jpg

:cool::cool:

love it!

[AlpinweissM]

nice and sharp! cute baby too!
is that taken with the 1d3 or 5d2?

I'm on the urge of getting this lens but I'm just afraid that it is too long on a crop. For those who has used this lens on a crop, how far do you have to stand for a head and shoulder shot like the first pic?

thanks.

1.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0169/751743924_Jne4v-O.jpg

2.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0163/751743775_TYzD3-O.jpg

3.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0161/751743572_hQfHj-O.jpg

4.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0176/751743048_fZhZm-O.jpg

5.
http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Winter-Isaac-0174/751743239_N5QEE-O.jpg

[quickster]

nothing great just some snaps from SF today

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4224448274_30be55eb44_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4224464712_502465755c_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4224448008_cb910c4c72_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4224448142_0175e98e02_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/4223681081_b68e152468_o.jpg

[Tomminator855]

can't wait to get mine to NYC trip next week .. i am gonna shoot the heck out of it with my 35L . I am thinking of taking my 1dm3 instead of 5D2 ,what do you guys think ? :rolleyes: it might be little heavy ....

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

can't wait to get mine to NYC trip next week .. i am gonna shoot the heck out of it with my 35L . I am thinking of taking my 1dm3 instead of 5D2 ,what do you guys think ? :rolleyes: it might be little heavy ....

35L and 135L would be a great combo. I have the 1DIII and 5D and live just outside the city. I can't imagine why I'd bring the 1DIII instead of the 5D. Why are you considering it? Especially since you're going to want the true wider angle of the 35L. You're not going to need the tracking or AF benefits of the 1D, which is mainly where it exceeds the 5D. Plus, the 1D will attract a lot more attention.

[Markitos]

nice and sharp! cute baby too!
is that taken with the 1d3 or 5d2?

Neither--I don't have a 5D2! ;) Those were taken with the 5D classic. The 1.3x crop factor isn't huge, so using it on the 1D3 isn't incredibly different--you just have to take a few more steps back. I don't know that I've ever used it on a 1.6x crop (even when I had one), so I can't speak to that. Seems to me it would be too tight on a 1.6x crop for portraits, but it might be useful for other stuff, like sports.

[Markitos]

35L and 135L would be a great combo. I have the 1DIII and 5D and live just outside the city. I can't imagine why I'd bring the 1DIII instead of the 5D. Why are you considering it? Especially since you're going to want the true wider angle of the 35L. You're not going to need the tracking or AF benefits of the 1D, which is mainly where it exceeds the 5D. Plus, the 1D will attract a lot more attention.

+1, but I'd be tempted to take the 1D3 anyway... just such a good camera, and it's not THAT much bigger. That said, I'd probably bring the 5D for the same reasons above.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/4223894999_34be00ae7f_o.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/4223894999_34be00ae7f_o.jpg
You have a very unique eye!! Your shots are always very good. Not always my style, but pretty much never see badly done shots. Very cool. Like the 'addition' to your avatar too!:)

[Alejandro Sandoval]

thx!

[airbutchie]

Technique beyond the ordinary, Alejandro... Thanks for sharing...

- airbutchie :)

[Tomminator855]

35L and 135L would be a great combo. I have the 1DIII and 5D and live just outside the city. I can't imagine why I'd bring the 1DIII instead of the 5D. Why are you considering it? Especially since you're going to want the true wider angle of the 35L. You're not going to need the tracking or AF benefits of the 1D, which is mainly where it exceeds the 5D. Plus, the 1D will attract a lot more attention.

well 5D is it , 24-70,35L ,135L i am set for the trip , like you said 1d will get lots of attention ,which i don't really like it much when walking around the city. plus i don't want them to misunderstand "what the hell is wrong with the little Chinese paparazzi with a big old azz camera "lolzz j/k

[MikeDotePhoto]

From a modeling shoot

[airbutchie]

135L for product photography?! SURE!!! Why not?!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4226325607_39fe036ef4_b.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

[Alejandro Sandoval]

135L for product photography?! SURE!!! Why not?!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4226325607_39fe036ef4_b.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

drooling.......

[airbutchie]

^ I'll gladly trade you the 1D2N for being your student, Alejandro... Hehehhehehehe...

- airbutchie ;)

[quickster]

previous set was 5D+135L

this set 50D+135L

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4227216785_74bee32453_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4228006718_8cae8639f0_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4227971540_859ef8d46b_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4227209253_42833caa15_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4227986666_1cb9698b4a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/4227971796_82cc83e532_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4227201903_ce6337cf6d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4227201783_8a10773783_o.jpg

[ckfishel2001]

previous set was 5D+135L

this set 50D+135L



Nice street set

[leoni]

hello! nice pictures!
for me is one of the greatest canon lens :)
i hope that in one day to have it

[airbutchie]

^ Lovin' the street photography, Quick!!! The hustle-and-bustle of San Fran is captured perfectly... Nicely done my friend...

- airbutchie :)

[justdex]

Just unboxed and loving it already, a few test shots outside and no pp
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4229666638_8c05ef7cf3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4228883255_62a8a0f155_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4229665472_8a3de458af_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4228899787_f8abe37623_b.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

The Mom In Laws Cat "Maxie"

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p474735158.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p175208132.jpg
1DMkIII + 135mm f/2L .. 1/250 @ f/2 ISO 1600

[Sam]

The Mom In Laws Cat "Maxie"



I want to see pictures of those cats flying... I know you have them.

[FlyingPhotog]

I want to see pictures of those cats flying... I know you have them.

Nope... Not suitable for a family forum. ;)

But it goes something like: MEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeoooooooooow........ :lol:

[RobertZ]

Those would need to be posted in the Cats in Flight forum per POTN rules:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=353304

[TSY87]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4211550355_2e46f49431_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4229194549_471a1a15a3_b.jpg

I may as well glue the aperture down at f2... this lens is sharp wide open!!

[inthedeck]

Hiya all, just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, in a few hours. :)

Have a nice evening...lookin' forward to 2010. Much success. :)

[alainvd]

First post here with the 135L. I just bought it and can't stop playing with it, taking pictures of everything. Thanks for all your pictures, they made me buy that prime :cool:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4233370949_584b7516a2_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4234148578_798ff22495_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/4233374657_c95b3b1d84_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4233374329_895c064989_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4234146834_4184e109bd_b.jpg

[sebr]

Japanese papercraft

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/4233449155_6ec9dfd094_o.jpg

[liclic]

so happy to have this lens back
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4236227130_fc57044abb.jpg

thats the camera shop on the left
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4236227408_b1c7df3ccb.jpg

[zone555]

^ Aden at Pacific Mall? :)

Nice and sharp.. the price is quite hard to pass up as a street lens.

[TC_Fenua]

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9418/lotus01.jpg

[liclic]

^ Aden at Pacific Mall? :)

Nice and sharp.. the price is quite hard to pass up as a street lens.
hahaha yes second time to own this lens

[highstakes]

A little flair, but understandable in this condition. [30D with 135L]

http://tswen.smugmug.com/Landscapes/California-Seascapes/IMG2781C/732039981_VHFjC-L.jpg
Nice shot!

[primalcarl]

http://www.photographyblog.com/gallery/data/500/tn_IMG_1181.jpg

http://www.photographyblog.com/gallery/data/500/tn_IMG_1212-2.jpg

[Sangreal]

With the sun showing itself at last in Finland (been a terrible winter light wise so far) I finally got to take some pics with my new 135L. Obviously these are the first pics from me in this thread, thanks to all of you for showing great examples of why I needed to buy this lens!

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/ollihakkinen/2010-01-04-Korsi01.jpg


http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/ollihakkinen/2010-01-02-Tikka.jpg

[dhikx]

http://i46.tinypic.com/239lz4.jpg
400D + 135 f2

[huhging]

On a cold day.....

[FlyingPhotog]

The more I use it, the more uses for it I find:

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p546436546-4.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p219504487-4.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p849431068-4.jpg
All on a 5D Classic...

[airbutchie]

Crisp and clean with no caffeine... Hehehheheheh...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4245273587_6434764829_b.jpg

- airbutchie :)

[FlyingPhotog]

^^^ Sweetie! ^^^

[airbutchie]

^ Hehehehhehee... Thanks Jay!!!

- airbutchie :)

[Kirke]

I would love to have this lens, but I have a 100mm f/2.8 macro already (which is good for everything else, too), so I don't think I really need it. But those pictures, man. I love browsing this thread. Keep them coming!

[ScarySquirrel]

My first shot with the 135L. Please excuse the harsh flash, this was only meant to be a test image.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4246500244_ed4873d9ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4246500244/)

[Hatch1921]

I would love to have this lens, but I have a 100mm f/2.8 macro already (which is good for everything else, too), so I don't think I really need it. But those pictures, man. I love browsing this thread. Keep them coming!


Benefits of the 135L are...faster focusing...color/contrast...and the bokeh is days better than the 100mm macro. Don't get me wrong... I'm a huge fan of the 100mm macro... but... the 135L is a step up IMO.

[mackguyver]

Is the 135 a Wildlife Lens? Here's a shot the first time out with my 1.4x extender. It blew away my EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS, even in poor light with IS on. Shot at f/4, 1/200 with steady hands only. I love this lens! No I just need to get back to Woody's nest to get some better shots of him!

http://www.iandigital.com/Other/Recent-Work/MG3802ID/756869119_Hy3kS-X2.jpg

[mackguyver]

and while we're showing off our cats:
http://www.iandigital.com/Other/Recent-Work/MG3669ID/757772127_PDyww-XL.jpg

[FuturamaJSP]

My first shot with the 135L. Please excuse the harsh flash, this was only meant to be a test image.


I am sure nobody here really mind the harsh flash but I am pretty sure this poor kitty did :p

I just bought this lens for shooting pets and urban animals and from the looks of it I made the right choice now I am just worried about my skills :(

[boy53]

Very nice shots Sangreal !!!!

[Sangreal]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[Jetmech1]

and while we're showing off our cats:
http://www.iandigital.com/Other/Recent-Work/MG3669ID/757772127_PDyww-XL.jpg

That cat could be my cat's twin. Mine is 15 years old. Nice pic.

[mackguyver]

That cat could be my cat's twin. Mine is 15 years old. Nice pic.

Thanks and mine is 7 years old. He's a huge guy and weighs 21 pounds!

[Jetmech1]

Thanks and mine is 7 years old. He's a huge guy and weighs 21 pounds!

That's a big Puss. Mine is about 11 pounds.
I was going to post a pic of mine, but they are on my other Mac.

[liclic]

here is mine LOL
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4249961420_aef88fd0fa.jpg

[MaliCali]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4249497425_0fbb7db3e2_o.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

Sorry, another of my cat, but I bloody love this lens! The bokeh is awesome, and it is so damn sharp.

Please excuse her slightly overexposed fur on the left.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4250865148_d02d79aed3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4250865148/)

[FuturamaJSP]

I think black and white cats are very hard to get proper exposures of. You either overexpose with the white ones or underexpose with the black ones.

[philcozz]

Another from me...

f/9.0:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4249004886_da26f96b85_o.jpg

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

Another from me...

f/9.0:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4249004886_f475e0b724_o.jpg

Nice work.

[Leisa]

Taken earlier today

[Leisa]

And more..
I love this new lens. :)

[Full-Frame]

Something without the bokeh (not that the bokeh isn't nice :D)

http://www.martinneep.com/img/v8/p145033606-4.jpg

[palaima]

^thats a cool image!

[mackguyver]

Something without the bokeh (not that the bokeh isn't nice :D)

http://www.martinneep.com/img/v8/p145033606-4.jpg

Uh oh - just like imtrashed above, how dare you post a 135 f/2L shot with more than 1/16 of an inch of depth of field? I'm just kidding of course - this is such a versatile lens and has the most amazing color and contrast, without losing resolution. I like the contrast of the warm tones on the wood and sunlit snow against the cool shade.

[TristanCardew]

Mmmmm...got mine yesterday. Insane! Love being able to shoot wide-open and being confident the shots will still be excellent.

One of the lens for my own records, and one from the lens from the Zoo yesterday shortly after.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4250399145_270559d0c7_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4250399151_6a77f072d6_o.jpg

[Photomek]

With 5D:

1.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4254637268_78209cab8c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomek/4254637268/)

2.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4254136305_395aa4fe3c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomek/4254136305/)

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4254038505_96b004333c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomek/4254038505/)

[ears]

^^^^^ Those pictures are increadible!! Great job Photomek

[Marloon]

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs191.snc3/19862_591317169653_116203881_35102281_2246717_n.jp g

[stu46]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4256225852_aff76772b5_o.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

135 Does Sports Too...

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/114683791/original.jpg
1DMkIII + 135mm f/2L .. 1/2000 @ f/2.8 ISO 400

[TC_Fenua]

With that seems like an overcasted day , nice capture Jay !
And nice shots Tomek , love the ambiant feeling .
I like that use of vignetting Marlon , really nice :)
Cute shot Stu46 , next time try to make him/her smile a bit :D
Leisa and Full-Frame , love those shots !

Now only if it could stop raining non-stop down here . . .

[FlyingPhotog]

With that seems like an overcasted day , nice capture Jay !

Thanks Very Much. :D

It was quite cloudy as well as being early evening...

[NewphotoMan]

I would just like to say I dislike every single person who has posted in this thread because of all your pictures I just ordered mine, lol joking I'm very excited to get it

[jhoag]

Early morning at Lincoln Square in Bellevue, Washington...

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Lincoln-Square-Bellevue-WA/Bellevue-Place-0001/736096339_7Kh6j-XL.jpg

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Lincoln-Square-Bellevue-WA/Bellevue-Place-0004/736097321_xVgbR-XL.jpg

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Lincoln-Square-Bellevue-WA/Bellevue-Place-0008/736098577_oicQK-XL.jpg

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Lincoln-Square-Bellevue-WA/Bellevue-Place-0015/736279222_eeLCw-XL.jpg

http://agelessdwarf.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Lincoln-Square-Bellevue-WA/Bellevue-Place-0012/736278807_TUghw-XL.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

135 + Chihuly = Magic

Really Nice!

[quadrap]

5dMk2

http://kendraalexis.com/kendraalex.jpg

http://kendraalexis.com/kendraalex2.jpg

[Markitos]

http://beltie.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Photos/Isaac-0703/760243402_NFSVu-O.jpg

[Photomek]

With 5D:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4257767685_5ed8963a55_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomek/4257767685/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4257794483_42753299af_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomek/4257794483/)

More from her here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=807971

[Markitos]

^ Nice model and processing!

[exodusfman800]

I am on my way to the store to pick this lens up :)

[jhoag]

135 + Chihuly = Magic

Really Nice!

Yes it does. And thank you. I posted some others in the 50 1.4 thread.

Jeff

[liclic]

I am on my way to the store to pick this lens up :)
have fun you are gonna to love it

[Tomminator855]

i am selling mine right now ,anyone interested ?

[J-B]

i am selling mine right now ,anyone interested ?

Why are you selling it?

[Tomminator855]

Why are you selling it?

Lens is just a great lens but I do have my 85L when I want to shoot portraits. I am lookingtotrade for 100L macro instead I want to do more macro

[exodusfman800]

Wow...I didn't get to shoot as much as I wanted the first day I got this lens, but this lens has really made a huge impression in that small amount of time. This lens is so sharp. BTW, can you all see exif info from these pics?

1) f/2
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/exodusfman800/Snow.jpg

2) f/8
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h97/exodusfman800/beautylighting_edit.jpg

[TSY87]

5dMk2



http://kendraalexis.com/kendraalex2.jpg

this just takes the cake for me... AWESOME SHOT!!

[kodath]

^ x2! I Love it!

[exodusfman800]

Great bird shots! Were they shot as f/2 by any chance?

[mxracer535]

ive never done anything but portrait work with this lens, but today i did a little landscape shooting with it

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/4264572445_4beca3a414_o.jpg

[towersinthesky]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4267011942_30d907accd.jpg

[quickster]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4256225852_aff76772b5_o.jpg

aww kyllie looks adorable as always :-D and of course. great photos stu!

[airbutchie]

Just one...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4267470652_f0a473e3af_b.jpg

- airbutchie

[liclic]

couple from the weekend
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4266970211_e0ac05561c.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4266970303_d8b3b9c188.jpg

[quadrap]

Great bird shots! Were they shot as f/2 by any chance?
Thanks guys . it was shot @ 1/200 sec F2.2, ISO 100

[NewphotoMan]

Im waiting for mine to come in the mail BOOO usps

[HcOiNvDiAc]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii29/HcOiNvDiAc/IMG_0703rawcopy.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii29/HcOiNvDiAc/IMG_0677rawcopy.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4268137018_93f6703fe4_o.jpg

[pmarz]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4268137018_93f6703fe4_o.jpg

Gorgeous shot!

[J-B]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4269324383_ffdab885a5_o.jpg

Street scenic
She was mad at some guys, making all kinds of hand gestures :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Time Marches On...


BEFORE
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4268137018_93f6703fe4_o.jpg



AFTER
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4269324383_ffdab885a5_o.jpg


Both are wonderful images...! :D

[cppalermo]

This Lens is on my short list....I absolutely thirst for this prime!

[stu46]

So you think you're Kung Fu is as good as mine?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4270301911_691342c232_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/4270301911/)

[wildcart]

So you think you're Kung Fu is as good as mine?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4270301911_691342c232_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/4270301911/)

LOL you are so lucky with the 2 beautiful girls you have :)
When are you going to make some more mommy daughter pix ???
Don't forget the other part of the family ;)

[yogestee]

Has anyone been using their EF135mm f/2 with a 1.4x TC??

[mackguyver]

Has anyone been using their EF135mm f/2 with a 1.4x TC??

Yes, check out the woodpecker a page or two back. That was my first time out with the combo and it works very well. I did a lot of test shots as well and other than the obvious DOF differences, I only see the slightest difference in sharpness and contrast between F/2.8 and f/4+. I think f/2.8 is perfectly acceptable if needed and f/4 good enough for just about anything.

I'll try to shoot with the combo some more this weekend...

[yogestee]

Thanks Mack.. I'll be ordering the 135mm f/2 in a few weeks.. Having close to 200mm (189mm) at f/2.8 with a 1.4X TC looks appealing as a stand by.. On my 50D and 20D thats equivalent to 300mm f/2.8 in the old money..

[mackguyver]

It doesn't seem to be as sharp or contrasty as the 200 2.8 but is certainly a low cost way to boost the usefulness of the 135 and adds enough distance to be useful.