Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

[Lord_Malone]

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9377/img1080fk7.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2862/img1094editsv8.jpg

[hennie]

can you tell me which camera you used?

I use a 350D (Rebel XT)
The shot was taken using a shoulder tripod. Distance was about 6 meter.
Shot with Av 2.8. Exif data are present in the shot.
In the original shot my daughter was in the center, the picture shown is a crop. Manually selected center focus point.
Some more shots : Album Peter Pan (http://webdisk.planet.nl/hkleywgt/publiek/album/PeterPan/)

[jmpsmash]

i have been poisoned.

[JAcosta]

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9377/img1080fk7.jpg

:stands at attention:

Great portrait!

[sanil]

:stands at attention:

Great portrait!


Lord a superb photograph. Congrats

[Lord_Malone]

Hooah. Thanks, guys.

[forno]

Gotta stop looking at this thread!

[ekie]

Gotta stop looking at this thread!

you'll give in eventually ... like me. just got mines a few days ago. havent had a chance to shoot it yet but hopefully i can add to this thread :lol:

[jmpsmash]

you'll give in eventually ... like me. just got mines a few days ago. havent had a chance to shoot it yet but hopefully i can add to this thread :lol:

yup. same here. it is a fantastic lens that's long, fast and sharp. i too succumbed to the temptation.

[goatee]

Gotta stop looking at this thread!

I was going to get one, then changed tack, and got a 70-200 f/4 instead. I'm delighted with it, though if I had the cash, I'd probably get both ;).

[Lord_Malone]

I was going to get one, then changed tack, and got a 70-200 f/4 instead. I'm delighted with it, though if I had the cash, I'd probably get both ;).

I don't see the 135L and any variant of the 70-200Ls as competing lenses. I think they work well together overall. I sold the 135L in favor of the more versatile 70-200 2.8L IS, but always wished I had just kept the 135L. As a result I ended up acquiring another 135L and use it when I can't or don't want to carry the 70-200, which is much heavier (not that weight is an issue for me) and attracts more attention than I want to draw to myself. I reserve the 70-200 for when I'm doing paid or "official" work, and the 135L for more personal use.

[goatee]

I totally agree - but for me, it came down to versatility, and the fact that the 70-200 gives me much more flexibility than the 135 would. If I had the money to have both, I probably would, but I'm not in a position now, to be able to justify the expense on a lens I'd only use periodically.

[cwphoto]

1) EOS-1D Mark III, 135/2, ISO 200, 1/500s @ f/2.5:

2) EOS-1D Mark III 135/2, ISO 200, 1/640s @ f/2:

[cwphoto]

1) EOS-1D Mark III, 135/2, ISO 200, 1/1,250s @ f/2.2:

2) EOS-1D Mark III, 135/2, ISO 200, 1/800s @ f/2:

[ekie]

I don't see the 135L and any variant of the 70-200Ls as competing lenses. I think they work well together overall. I sold the 135L in favor of the more versatile 70-200 2.8L IS, but always wished I had just kept the 135L. As a result I ended up acquiring another 135L and use it when I can't or don't want to carry the 70-200, which is much heavier (not that weight is an issue for me) and attracts more attention than I want to draw to myself. I reserve the 70-200 for when I'm doing paid or "official" work, and the 135L for more personal use.

exactly. i got the 70-200IS 2.8 first due to its versatility but also wanted something that was low-key yet fast aperature like the 135L. i loveeeeee the bokeh it prodcues. would be great for like street photography/candids and id also use for portraits as well. now i just need to pick up a short prime lens and ill be set .. for now :D

[mebailey]

135L f/2.8 bounce flash

[Gary W. Graley]

Lovin' this thread guys/gals, keep em' coming, my lens will be shipping next week
can't wait for it to arrive, plan on using it for a wedding soon.
G2

[cdifoto]

1) EOS-1D Mark III, 135/2, ISO 200, 1/500s @ f/2.5:

2) EOS-1D Mark III 135/2, ISO 200, 1/640s @ f/2:

C-Dub I think I'm in love with your daughter. :)

[Lord_Malone]

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/9541/img1201editio4.jpg

[Karl C]

Cute kid and good looking Missus, LM.

[Lord_Malone]

Cute kid and good looking Missus, LM.

Thanks, Karl.

Speaking of Karl, I can sure go for a Carl's Jr. burger right now. :(

[Lani Kai]

There are no Carl's Jrs on the East, just Hardee's right?

[cwphoto]

C-Dub I think I'm in love with your daughter. :)

I would expect nothing else from you CDI! :lol:

[Lord_Malone]

There are no Carl's Jrs on the East, just Hardee's right?

Nope. No Carl's Jr. on the east coast. :( We do have Hardee's though.

[ekie]

Nope. No Carl's Jr. on the east coast. :( We do have Hardee's though.

hardees thickburger rocks! sucks theres not many around here though. about 3 or 4 but at least theres one near where i live :lol:

[Lord_Malone]

hardees thickburger rocks! sucks theres not many around here though. about 3 or 4 but at least theres one near where i live :lol:


I think I'll stop by Arby's on the way home. They make some good sandwiches too.

[Mr. Clean]

1) EOS-1D Mark III, 135/2, ISO 200, 1/500s @ f/2.5:

2) EOS-1D Mark III 135/2, ISO 200, 1/640s @ f/2:

#2 is a great pic Christian. Moreso I think because of the composition and capture than the lens!

[cwphoto]

#2 is a great pic Christian. Moreso I think because of the composition and capture than the lens!

Thanks! :)

[cdifoto]

I'm all packed and ready to move to Austopia. When does she turn legal?

[cwphoto]

I'm all packed and ready to move to Austopia. When does she turn legal?

22 months according to the State, 22 years according to the Mother. :lol:

You can travel now if you just want to play tiddly-winks. ;)

[cdifoto]

Hmm if tiddly-winks means what my sick male mind wants it to mean... :D

[cwphoto]

Hmm if tiddly-winks means what my sick male mind wants it to mean... :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiddlywinks

Good luck!

[mebailey]

You can travel now if you just want to play tiddly-winks. ;)

You play that in Australia too??

[cdifoto]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiddlywinks

Good luck!

Damn. :cry:

Fortunately, I'm a patient man. 22 months is nothing! :)

[cwphoto]

Damn. :cry:

Fortunately, I'm a patient man. 22 months is nothing! :)

Did I forget to mention the dowry too? - works in reverse though! :lol:

[cdifoto]

Did I forget to mention the dowry too? - works in reverse though! :lol:

No no, we can't go breaking tradition!

[mrcoons]

http://MusicMan5.smugmug.com/photos/218405686-L.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/2853/mg1033oi9.jpg

[aero145]

1) EOS-1D Mark III, 135/2, ISO 200, 1/500s @ f/2.5:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=218176&stc=1&d=1194100067

2) EOS-1D Mark III 135/2, ISO 200, 1/640s @ f/2:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=218179&stc=1&d=1194100267



Nice pictures and a cute girl. Two nice products made by ya CW. ;)

[Gidi Morris]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/1932856877_4905191a51.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/1932831911_91c7fe751b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/1932850273_1ba43828ce.jpg

[hennie]

http://webdisk.planet.nl/hkleywgt/publiek/album/Links/IMG_7397_DxO.jpg (http://webdisk.planet.nl/hkleywgt/publiek/album/Links/IMG_7397B.jpg)

[Double Negative]

To say the 135mm f/2L is sharp would be an understatement.

Click below for larger versions and additional [EXIF] info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_9772.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1327&exhibition=16&ee_lang=eng)

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_9759.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1328&exhibition=1&ee_lang=eng) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_9774.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1326&exhibition=16&ee_lang=eng)

[austincabot]

To say the 135mm f/2L is sharp would be an understatement.

Click below for larger versions and additional [EXIF] info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_9818.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1325&exhibition=16&ee_lang=eng)



404 error - no 135mm found. :confused:

[Double Negative]

404 error - no 135mm found. :confused:

My bad - removed.

[Lord_Malone]

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/6209/mg0974editlb2.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

5D + 135L @ f/2, 1/25 sec, ISO 1600 (hand held)

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/520/img9649editfilteredbt7.png

[gpx4]

Shoots, how do you do that 1/25......?
Use the next post?

[Lord_Malone]

Shoots, how do you do that 1/25......?

By not overdoing it with caffeine. ;)

[JimAskew]

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/6209/mg0974editlb2.jpg

Ed,

Wow! Stunning! What character you have captured in her face!

[Woogie]

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v150/63/88/42901869/n42901869_30947475_6814.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

Ed,

Wow! Stunning! What character you have captured in her face!

Thanks, Jim.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/1932856877_4905191a51.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/1932831911_91c7fe751b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/1932850273_1ba43828ce.jpg


Are they Ethiopians? Beautiful images.

[Lord_Malone]

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2641/img9751editnk5.jpg

[forno]

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/6209/mg0974editlb2.jpg

Awesome shot as usual LM, but I am distracted by the light patch on the left side:confused:

[JDB]

I just got my 135 f2 yesterday, and all I can say is WOW! The only other lens I've used that's this sharp wide-open is the 300 2.8 (not mine, unfortunately :(), and the bokeh is great! Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to take any real-world shots with it yet, but I've got a couple for the measurebators.

No PP, and no sharpening on the 100% crops. 1D MkIIN, Standard picture style, ISO 200, 1/250, f/2, bounce flash

http://jbphotography.smugmug.com/photos/221651644-L.jpg

Crop:
http://jbphotography.smugmug.com/photos/221651606-L.jpg


http://jbphotography.smugmug.com/photos/221651651-L.jpg

Crop:
http://jbphotography.smugmug.com/photos/221651629-L.jpg

[Gidi Morris]

Time for mine...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2038101707_fc73bb995a_o.jpg
oops, looks like I posted already and forgot... I need to sleep more...

[Gidi Morris]

Are they Ethiopians? Beautiful images.

Sure are.
This was on a Jewish Etheopean religious event called the Sigd.
It takes place in Jerusalem every year, and the majority of Jewish Etheopeans in Israel come to it.

[Lord_Malone]

Sure are.
This was on a Jewish Etheopean religious event called the Sigd.
It takes place in Jerusalem every year, and the majority of Jewish Etheopeans in Israel come to it.

Actually, my wife identified them as being Jewish Ethiopians. She's Ethiopian as well, but practices Islam. Awesome work, brother. Keep them coming!

[michael_]

1) EOS-1D Mark III, 135/2, ISO 200, 1/1,250s @ f/2.2:

2) EOS-1D Mark III, 135/2, ISO 200, 1/800s @ f/2:

the bottom 2 are definately yours christian they look so much like you its not funny.

[Gary W. Graley]

Just got home from Madrid, the lens arrived yesterday and seems to be in good order
here is a shot of my daughter, reluctant daughter I might add, shot at
iso 800
f 2.0
at 1/15 of a second, now pixel peeping you'll see it's blurry but not overly so even
for that slow of a hand held shot,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/GaryWGraley/EOS%2020D/135L/thinking.jpg

But I'm liking this lens a lot so far, will press her into use in an upcoming wedding
and with the grandsons for sure ;)
G2

[sas8888]

I just bought this lens from a POTN member. I think that I am going to like it.
5D
1/350
ISO - 200
F 2.00
http://stemm.smugmug.com/photos/222458715-L-2.jpg

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Now that's some serious BOKEH!

[tom s]

on Xti:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/4978/2053757698d49ef3cfedobs4.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2799/2053762868066b262537opn5.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1069/20537628623696e38b9aodb8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2053757680_d981d810ed_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/2052938541_2301782ea8.jpg

:o:cool:

[malla1962]

Had mine out the other day.:D

[malla1962]

2 more.:D

[bob_r]

This lens is one of my favorites. Here are a few shots taken wide open with it.

Bob R

1/250s f/2.0 iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/88479196.jpg

1/160s f/2.0 iso400
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/87442046.jpg

1/5000s f/2.0 iso100
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/88657385.jpg

[Double Negative]

Click for larger + info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_0354.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1360)

[michael_]

can anyone who owns this and the 70-200 2.8 compare the AF speed, is it faster? slower?

[RbnDave]

Read my review of the 135 f/2 L here: http://fishscentedfur.com/?p=157

http://www.pbase.com/skysaddle/image/89296963.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/skysaddle/image/89297545.jpg

[david888lee]

Love this lens combo in low light.
5D, f/2, -2 EV, ISO 400, 1/200th - Jelly's San Francisco

http://www.idyll.com/silo/IMG_9812.jpg

WOW!!

[QX56]

Here is my

http://www.vietdetroit.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7034&g2_serialNumber=1

http://www.vietdetroit.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6915&g2_serialNumber=1

[George Chew]

Greetings,
5D, EF135 F2L. 1/6000 @ f2.5. ISO 100.

[kevin_c]

Thought I'd throw this one in to the pot...

http://www.kpix.co.uk/forum_images/amber135l.jpg

Taken @ f/3.5

I Love this lens :-)

[risto]

my contribution :D

http://www.pictureparking.com/pic.php?mode=O&pid=83482

[Fotal]

watch it risto! That one nearly cracked my screen. ;)

[nicksan]

Don't get to use this awesome lens much, but here are some from NYC.

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p329439142-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p195464030-4.jpg

[George Chew]

Greetings,
Another stellar performance from Ef135L. I mean, Disney Lion King Dance Troupe.

5D. ISO 1250. F2.0 @ 1/250s

[sanil]

:) with new fortyD

[mrfourcows]

f/2.8, 1/250"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2088000062_7825aecfcf_b.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/1544/img0084editfc9.jpg

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8343/img0086editpu9.jpg

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3695/img0087editwg8.jpg

[sgamuk]

Anyone using this with a 1.4x or 2x TC? Thank you.

Straight from the camera. No PP... 5D + 135L + Kenko 1.4x TC, 1/160s, f2.8 @ ISO 400.

230684

[jmpsmash]

the sharpness of this lens as well as the bokeh is mind boggling. this is indoor shot, ISO1600, f/2, 1/160s handheld.

full crop:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2373/2125401333_be1b2d77c8_o.jpg

100% crop:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2278/2139820791_79b078f5d4_o.jpg

[e r y k]

has anybody done automotive photography with this lens? if so, could i please see some examples?

[dontshootmek]

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/1544/img0084editfc9.jpg


how is that statue in the air? unless it's not a statue, but the spaces in between his arm is tripping me out. :lol:

[Lord_Malone]

how is that statue in the air? unless it's not a statue, but the spaces in between his arm is tripping me out. :lol:

The statues are attached to a frame that I cropped out of the original image, thus rendering the still life subjects as though they are suspended in mid-air. The hand is attached to the frame as well as the Eagle's wing.

[Jman13]

A recent photo of mine (f/2, ISO 3200):

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/larry_toast.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Definitely this is my Next Glass...

[VSV]

A recent photo of mine (f/2, ISO 3200):

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/larry_toast.jpg

Nice candid- was he a stranger or a friend?

[sgamuk]

1/60s at f/2, ISO 400

230840

[dontshootmek]

The statues are attached to a frame that I cropped out of the original image, thus rendering the still life subjects as though they are suspended in mid-air. The hand is attached to the frame as well as the Eagle's wing.

"very very sneaky" sir! nevertheless those pics are sharp!

[VSV]

Just got this lens a few days ago and this is literally the second picture I took with the lens around the house. I amped up the saturation to give it a painted feel and used lab color modes.

1/125 f/2.8

[incendy]

Congrats VSV!! I love this lens so much!

Here is another shot I just took to keep this thread going strong:)

http://www.incendy.com/motheranddaughter.jpg

[yabbie]

Just came back from a trip down south to Cape Arid NP and Esperance area. Gorgeous location, heaps of great beaches. Here's my reward for waking up at 5:20 for sunrise one morning.

[Moket]

I love this lens, superbly sharp.

[VSV]

Congrats VSV!! I love this lens so much!

Here is another shot I just took to keep this thread going strong:)

http://www.incendy.com/motheranddaughter.jpg

Awesome outdoor pic, did you use some fill flash? It almost looks like an outdoor studio shot with umbrella diffusers etc? Is it?

[Dannydoo]

Congrats VSV!! I love this lens so much!

Here is another shot I just took to keep this thread going strong:)

http://www.incendy.com/motheranddaughter.jpg

Gawd...Should I ditch my 70-200 2.8 and get this lens? :confused:
Very nice and crisp shot. Flash shot right?

[incendy]

Awesome outdoor pic, did you use some fill flash? It almost looks like an outdoor studio shot with umbrella diffusers etc? Is it?

thank you guys! I used a softbox and umbrella for fill in this one, kind of blew out the jacket too unfortunately:)

[tom s]

Some recent photos:

http://i.pbase.com/g4/23/600423/2/91197723.LhKB6fML.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g4/23/600423/2/91197733.SlvPT1rc.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g4/23/600423/2/91195945.4diWFXoz.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g4/23/600423/2/91196138.P0ihC7tw.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g4/23/600423/2/91196139.28rpWguZ.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g4/23/600423/2/91193089.y3QFmE7c.jp

http://i.pbase.com/g4/23/600423/2/91193093.wIrojuLT.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/g4/23/600423/2/91196141.I18dw8I3.jpg

[brenno]

^^ Nothing but red X's for me.

[sgamuk]

Congrats VSV!! I love this lens so much!

Here is another shot I just took to keep this thread going strong:)



Superb! Stunning!

[JoYork]

This is an amazing lens... I'm currently considering the 85 1.8, the 135L and the 70-200...does anyone have 2 or 3 of the above? Opinions on each?

[radiohead]

I've had the 85mm Jo, and it's a very fine lens for the money. I currently have the 85/1.2 which is quite stunning and worth it for my weddings. A lot of cash though.

The 135 vs 70-200 is an oft-debated one (assuming you mean the 2.8?). Both are sharp wide-open, the former much smaller, lighter and more discreet. The latter is more versatile IMO. but far more obvious.

[fWord]

From a recent wedding under less-than-ideal lighting:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/IMG29b.jpg

[JoYork]

Thanks for that, radiohead. I'm about to come into some money in the next few days and desperately want a new lens (or two), just can't decide what to get!

[digitaljoe]

I would say the 85/1.2 quality wise is probably the front runner - wonderful smooth creamy bokeh - (I don't own this one) followed by the fast focusing 135mm and then the 70-200.

The 135 is stunning - sharp, excellent colours and contrast and price wise great value. But the heavy 70-200mm is without doubt the most versatile as covers a wide range.

The 135mm is a bit long for shooting indoors (portraits) even on a 5D. Your ultimate lens choice will hinge on its use.

[Kris_2020]

The 135mm is a bit long for shooting indoors (portraits) even on a 5D. Your ultimate lens choice will hinge on its use.


I disagree with that. I shoot excellent portrait with the 85L on the XTi which is at 136mm on a full frame.

[ekie]

This is an amazing lens... I'm currently considering the 85 1.8, the 135L and the 70-200...does anyone have 2 or 3 of the above? Opinions on each?

i have all 3 lol .. though i am planning to sell the 70-200 f2.8 IS. you cant go wrong with any of the 3, all great lens. it all comes down to what you shoot mostly. for what i shoot, having the 85 and 135L is better for me. 70-200 does give you better versatility due to zoom and IS. only con would be the size and weight, but to some its not an issue. :D

[orisky]

i have all 3 lol .. though i am planning to sell the 70-200 f2.8 IS. you cant go wrong with any of the 3, all great lens. it all comes down to what you shoot mostly. for what i shoot, having the 85 and 135L is better for me. 70-200 does give you better versatility due to zoom and IS. only con would be the size and weight, but to some its not an issue. :D

I have all three as well... ^ saved me from having to type :)

[kobe629]

This lens has been in my bag for a while and I just love this lens every time I use it. Here are a few shots I took today.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/revoke99/potn/son.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/revoke99/potn/sat.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/revoke99/potn/flower.jpg

[terriyaki]

Nice shots, kobe! The bokeh looks so smooth in all of those. I especially like the way the water looks in your second shot.

[kobe629]

Nice shots, kobe! The bokeh looks so smooth in all of those. I especially like the way the water looks in your second shot.

Thanks..

[gpx4]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2053/2188197055_9d679a6f5e_o.jpg

[aLFaDaRK]

Here's a shot with my new 5D of my bird:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3508/img0320eskf3.jpg

[SouthNola]

^^^ Aaah, that's cute.

[aLFaDaRK]

Another bird shot, but with my XTi:

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8136/img8060sxu8.jpg

[malla1962]

can anyone who owns this and the 70-200 2.8 compare the AF speed, is it faster? slower?I own both and the 135 is faster.

[LGithens]

I just got a 135 F2 yesterday, and I'm not sure what the button next to the AF/MF button is. This is my first lens of this caliber, so I'm not used to such awesome equipment! I see it has something to do with distances and I'm not sure what it should be set at?

I'd appreciate an explanation and what it should probably be set at.

Thanks...I've had an slr since my first Canon AE-1 back in the late 70's, but I'm still pretty clueless on the technical stuff of photography!

Lori

[aLFaDaRK]

I just got a 135 F2 yesterday, and I'm not sure what the button next to the AF/MF button is. This is my first lens of this caliber, so I'm not used to such awesome equipment! I see it has something to do with distances and I'm not sure what it should be set at?

I'd appreciate an explanation and what it should probably be set at.

Thanks...I've had an slr since my first Canon AE-1 back in the late 70's, but I'm still pretty clueless on the technical stuff of photography!

Lori

That switch is for focusing distances. One says 0.9m - Infinity, and one says 1.6m - Infinity, so if your subject is farther away that 1.6m, setting the switch to 1.6 makes focusing even faster. But if there's a chance your subject is withing the 0.9m - 1.6m range, you need to set the switch to 0.9, which will slow down the focusing a tiny bit.

[Pete]

f/2 - no post processing
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20071229_IMG_1656.jpg

f/2 again
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20071229_IMG_1676.jpg

f/3.5
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20071229_IMG_1663_Edit.jpg

f/2.2 - missed the focus-point there, but you get the picture from the detail on the jacket.
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20071104_img_1146_3.jpg

[michael_]

pete that first shot is awesome, love the pop feel to it.

[Pete]

pete that first shot is awesome, love the pop feel to it.

Thanks. It's easily a favourite lens of mine.

[adned]

First L prime in my bag.

[BenJammin]

I hate looking in the lens archives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want this 135L so bad!!! Awesome photos guys!

[ekie]

I hate looking in the lens archives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want this 135L so bad!!! Awesome photos guys!

stay away!!!! lol .. ive made that mistake a few times already and now i have a few grand less :lol:

[Pete]

With a 1D Mk II N

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20080201_APER1814.jpg

[bagtagsell]

must resist temptation...

[Lani Kai]

Resistance is futile.

[jaymrobinson]

It works well in low light.

http://www.pbase.com/jaymrobinson/image/92416601/original.jpg

[Elton Balch]

Gotta love the 135 f/2 L. I just LOOK for things to shoot with it!!:D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/chime0001.jpg

[cdhender]

Gotta love the 135 f/2 L. I just LOOK for things to shoot with it!!:D
[/IMG]

Great shot! I feel the same way! Even though the focal length can be a little weird sometimes, I could care less...I just love shooting this thing. The auto focus is lightning quick. Makes me feel like a paparazzi :D

[Elton Balch]

With a 1D Mk II N

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20080201_APER1814.jpg
...and my 40D response...:mrgreen:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/EltonBalch/tomato0001.jpg

[tom s]

I like 135 f/2L for its sharpness, colors and great bokeh...
f/2 is awesome if you like playing with DOF:
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1622/vistalp4.jpg

[Konthai]

Shot with 20D...

1.http://www.studio2.com.sg/konthai/photos/p024.jpg

2.http://www.studio2.com.sg/konthai/photos/p027.jpg

[adned]

My favourite lens....and beer.

[Elton Balch]

My favourite lens....and beer.

Wow--nice!!! I'm heading out to get the beer now!!!:p:p:p

[freddyco]

Shot with the 135L today. I love this lens nearly as much as the 35 lately.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/freddyco/ducks-copy.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/freddyco/Soba-Sign.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/freddyco/Cleanse.jpg

[tom s]

Some recent 135L shots:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2393/2255683587_b08a0d2826_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2261/2256516502_912aa236f5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2241/2256516122_723fe477b6.jpg

[TeeTee]

Much love for the 135.

f2
http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/378I3553-21.jpg

f2.8
http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/378I3555-23.jpg

[jdaly]

Pic of the capitol in Harrisburg and a 100%crop

40D, f/8, 1/1600

[roentarre]

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/92569660.jpg

[roentarre]

http://www.pbase.com/roentarre/image/92680744.jpg

[jacobsen1]

another archive thread I get to participate in finally!
These are just some basic tests the first night I had it then Sunday on a quick walk with the dog. EXIFs are intact.
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4813.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4835.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4856.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4860.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4863.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4868.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4865.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4870.jpg

[BenJammin]

sooooooo crisp. I want a 135 so bad!

[ClydeD]

135 f/2L + Canon 1.4X on 40D. Shot at f2.8, 1/125 ISO 1600

[orisky]

1/320
F2.2
ISO 400

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/2266716720_d3439d739d.jpg

[coorz]

This lens also shines on the MKIII ;)
f4
1/1600
ISO 200
HTP ON

http://www.displayfreak.com/mk3/5I4X1589.jpg

[Pete]

1D Mk IIN @ f/2 ISO 100 1/640s

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20080219_APER1995.jpg

100% crop:

http://the-aperture.com/20080219-APER1995-100.jpg

[jacobsen1]

2 new shots from last night:
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/pad2008/IMG_4922.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/135l/IMG_4898.jpg

[orisky]

F2
1/250th
ISO 320

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2216/2280409740_2da7948b0c.jpg

[StealthLude]

i really .... really hate this thread.

Everytime I look at it, and I dont know why I do, it makes me want the lens.