Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

[mrfourcows]

Too expensive for me right now, but I might go for it one day.

i suppose you have an aps-c (1.6x crop) camera right now. why not try getting an ef 85mm f/1.8 USM? its the 135L's 'lil bro and will give you the same field of view on your camera.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

i suppose you have an aps-c (1.6x crop) camera right now. why not try getting an ef 85mm f/1.8 USM? its the 135L's 'lil bro and will give you the same field of view on your camera.

Exaclty......when I find the 135 very long....guess what I use...85 f/1.8

[rumble]

Thx for the suggestion.

Since 1.5 months I have a 5D. My current lens setup is the 85/1.8 ;) and the 50/1.4.
I like the AF of the 85 a lot better but the IQ of my 50 is better. The IQ is not on par with the 35/1.4 or the 135/2 but it's a nice deal for its price.
As my "studio" is actually my living room (so quite limited in space) I can use the 50 for full body.
I guess I could use the 135 for portrets but for full body I would have to go outdoors. But that's something i'm planning to do. Strobist shooting in the woods gives really nice results.

You can use a large aperture to isolate the model and then use one strobe to darken the background relative to the model. Makes your model really come out.
Like in this session from a Belgian photographer:
http://x-pose.be/blog/?p=969

[photorookie]

coneflowers

1.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/huntforfun/IMG_6354.jpg

2.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/huntforfun/IMG_6401.jpg

[Jannie]

That does it!!!

[adned]

Cannon by Canon.

[Double Negative]

Cannon by Canon.

Reminds me of the time I was at EPCOT Center (clearly back in the day) and I had my A-1 w/70-210mm f/4 zoom, shooting one of the performers in England up on a street light, calling people into the show... He sees me and says, "Now that's a cannon!" :D

[billppw350z]

Here’s a couple from me. It’s nice to occasionally use the 135L for portraits now that I’m back taking them with a full frame camera.

The only problem is that it’s almost too sharp.

http://BillPPW350Z.smugmug.com/photos/327101080_Kfin2-L.jpg

http://BillPPW350Z.smugmug.com/photos/332304575_zKDnv-L.jpg

[Mediation]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2663934914_88bc928efb_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2663927920_097b370e06.jpg?v=0This lens is fantastic :)

[dst.zero]

I've had mine for about 3 months now and think it is an awesome lens on the 5D.
The only things that prevent me from using it more are that the focal length is usually a little too long indoors for anything but tight head shots and once the sun goes down it is generally pretty hard to meet the 1/FL shutter speed rule in ambient light.
The only potential improvements I can think of would be an even wider aperture and/or IS although either of those might then make it too large and heavy for me to want to carry around.

Here are some of my favorites:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2228/2432528813_38d007b976.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2432528813/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2422571290_1b59330d7c.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2422571290/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2432516141_1b352b6c23.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2432516141/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2428247605_58e4ec0b47.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2428247605/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/2421748855_c62e168055.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2421748855/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2272/2515670190_f2d8b52123.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2515670190/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2202/2464702571_cbf296839e.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2464702571/

[AdamC]

I had the pleasure of borrowing a 135/2 for part of a live gig I shot a few months ago, and found the length was pretty much perfect for that sort of work. Lovely lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2492089800_874766946b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamcurrey/2492089800/)

[rumble]

I've had mine for about 3 months now and think it is an awesome lens on the 5D.
The only things that prevent me from using it more are that the focal length is usually a little too long indoors for anything but tight head shots and once the sun goes down it is generally pretty hard to meet the 1/FL shutter speed rule in ambient light.
The only potential improvements I can think of would be an even wider aperture and/or IS although either of those might then make it too large and heavy for me to want to carry around.

Here are some of my favorites:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2228/2432528813_38d007b976.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2422571290_1b59330d7c.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2432516141_1b352b6c23.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2428247605_58e4ec0b47.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/2421748855_c62e168055.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2272/2515670190_f2d8b52123.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2202/2464702571_cbf296839e.jpg



Awesome shots ! :eek:

I don't think you get enough wow comments on flickr .
I would expect more with these shots.
Anyways, you've got my wow.

[poppie guy]

Awesome shots ! :eek:

I don't think you get enough wow comments on flickr .
I would expect more with these shots.
Anyways, you've got my wow.

I'll second that wow, and also welcome you to potn. Thanks for sharing your photos.

[macroshot]

Just got mine yesterday (purchased from POTN member timnosenzo) - shot a few yesterday and am very very happy with this lens! Nothing to post yet, but will soon. I see why people rave about this wonderful piece of glass...

Anybody intersted in a slightly used 24-105? hmmmm?

[Jannie]

For those who have both the 135 f2 and the 85 1.2 or even those and the 70-200 2.8; do they compliment each other and are all useful or do you find yourself using one and leaving the others in the bag. I've got the 85 1.2 (it's new) and the zoom but keep thinking I "need" the 135 f2, for several reasons, more reach than the 85 by quite a bit, and way smaller than the big zoom, which facilitates carrying it around all day or even in a small bag in addition to maybe my 24-70 2.8. Also it'd be great with extension tubes and tele-extender which can spend most of their time in the bag so it still keeps the camera/lens combination less noticable and easy to manage although the big zoom gets smaller and more delightful every time I use it, such a wonderful lens. I do admit I'm attracted to low f stops and sharp lenses.

My desire for the 135 might come in part that I'm not quite used to the 85 as both a focal length and because I feel the necessity to shoot it at 1.2 because it's something that makes the lens so unique. It's hard to plan for so long for such a lens and pay that much only to use it at f2 LOL.

I get the feeling that I'm going with two camera kit/setups, low light and regular:

Regular: 16-35LII 2.8/24-70L 2.8/70-200L 2.8 w/tubes and tele-ext.
Low: 35L 1.4/ 85L 1.2/ 135L 2 w/tubes and tele-ext. (I don't have the 35 or 135 yet but are the current wish list
items)
It seems an ideal walk around combination or travel combination would be the 24-70 2.8 and 135 2 w/ Tele-ex and 12mm tube. A Crumpler 5MDB would offer enough space for all of it packed away and to carry when shooting as well.

[dst.zero]

Quote:
Originally Posted by rumble http://photography-on-the.net/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5940698#post5940698)
Awesome shots ! :eek:

I don't think you get enough wow comments on flickr .
I would expect more with these shots.
Anyways, you've got my wow.

I'll second that wow, and also welcome you to potn. Thanks for sharing your photos.


Thanks for the compliments and the welcome!!! :D
I really dont know what took me so long to register here considering how big of a role all of the great shots & feedback posted in these threads played in helping me to decide to purchase my current kit.

[rumble]

For those who have both the 135 f2 and the 85 1.2 or even those and the 70-200 2.8 ...
All the comments in the world and all the posts on the net can't tell you what the lens will do for you. Why not rent it for a weekend?
You've certainly got a nice set of lenses already. Are you sure you are using them to their fullest potential and need another right now?

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album12335/large/1216584882_rxbb2162_IMG_0587b.jpg

[Helena]

Just got mine yesterday (purchased from POTN member timnosenzo) - shot a few yesterday and am very very happy with this lens! Nothing to post yet, but will soon. I see why people rave about this wonderful piece of glass...

Anybody intersted in a slightly used 24-105? hmmmm?

Funny, because I can relate. :D I used to really LOVE mine, but after have gotten 135L all of a sudden the 24-105L doesn't feel quite as wonderful anymore.

Also, now when the 135L has showed me how amazing primes are I appreciate my 50/1.4 more, and I have started to use it as my walk-around lens quite often. I'll keep the zoom though, because there are times when I don't want to switch lenses.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

No retouching added just cropped and resized..straight out of the camera

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2685449237_321293566d_o.jpg

[AeroSmith]

You da man, Az.

[poppie guy]

Great photo Aztec. I like your work a lot.

[Double Negative]

I think that's my favorite shot yet, Az. She's gorgeous, too.

[billppw350z]

Absolutely stunning Aztech!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

yeah....she is a show stopper, Yesterday I shoot 8 models for a Hairdressers contest, I ended up with over 2000 shots....we started at 8 am finished at 9 pm..

The lighting was very very simple, actually more reflectors and diffusers than strobes..

Thx Guys!

[erixon]

im very pleased with my 135L. We had a boat race the other day in my hometown, didnt know it was on that day, luckly i had the camera with me in my car. anyways shoot a couple of racing speed boats that day.
http://hem.bredband.net/b122388/photo/boat_002.jpg

I have croped all of them, the two last ones are shoots of the boat racing by closer hens the closeup shoot. Thats not a 100%crop if you ask, just a mear trimmed picture.
I Love this lens!

[Harleypugs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2688752169_51c7d4f0db.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2689570548_8653281b96.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2688753749_2e14f4188c.jpg

[ekie]

hmm im gonna have to use this lens for portraits next time im shooting. im too used to always grabbing the 85L :D

graet shots guys!

[Harleypugs]

hmm im gonna have to use this lens for portraits next time im shooting. im too used to always grabbing the 85L :D

graet shots guys!

Looked at your flickr site...nice work.

Jon

[Ball4]

yeah....she is a show stopper, Yesterday I shoot 8 models for a Hairdressers contest, I ended up with over 2000 shots....we started at 8 am finished at 9 pm..

The lighting was very very simple, actually more reflectors and diffusers than strobes..

Thx Guys!

I bet the 13 hours went by very fast.

[macroshot]

I spent some time shooting with this lens over the weekend. Had a graduation open house on Saturday and one for fun from the garden. I like this lens. I have sharper photos, but they were shot much too close and aren't as flattering to the subject. Here a few of mine:

The graduate (my oldest daughter)
290521

A shy attendee (she's the background above)
290522

[macroshot]

A couple more.

Balloons became interesting after the party...but I really like the background here.
290524

heliopsis - great subject material!!
290525

[Mediation]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2685106972_5cf3801b6b.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2684266657_92001a385c.jpg?v=0

[Dmab]

I use my 200 2.8 more, but when I do use the 135L, it continually surprises me. This was at a local fair and I tracked this rider around in SERVO on the 40D. The 135L kept everything beautifully in focus.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2696226888_e79e0aa37c_o.jpg

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album12335/large/1216670731_bdpz5755_a.JPG

[dst.zero]

Nice work. Lovin the clarity & bokeh in the shots posted.
I'm still waiting to see whether or not this lens will get less use now that I have the 85L but either way I still cant find any faults with this lens.
A quick candid I grabbed with the 135 while taking a break when I was still testing out the 85L:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2683465534_0776a776be.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7d7/2683465534/

[Mediation]

I can see why people who buy the 135mm also end up buying the 85mm F1.2L and even selling the 135mm. Because I sort of think that 85mm is in between 50mm and 135mm (in terms of primes). And it does seem tempting!

Hope that makes sense.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2685064900_8e218754cc.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2684257643_2fdaa29754.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2684285941_46ff17edde.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2685095114_0aa12c5288.jpg?v=0

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I can see why people who buy the 135mm also end up buying the 85mm F1.2L and even selling the 135mm. Because I sort of think that 85mm is in between 50mm and 135mm (in terms of primes). And it does seem tempting!

Hope that makes sense.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2685064900_8e218754cc.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2684257643_2fdaa29754.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2684285941_46ff17edde.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2685095114_0aa12c5288.jpg?v=0

I love the "mood" in your shots....

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2692670104_476c24528a_o.jpg

[Jannie]

Mr. Aztech I think some days I come to this forum just to see what you have done this time. I love your work, no fashion and working with models is not the kind of thing I'd want to do myself but you're lighting (and composition/direction) as simple as you say it is and the way you work with the talent is just stunning.

I do think you could accomplish much of this with just about any lens you liked, you are a huge talent.

Thank you, it's rare to see a photographer's or any artists work that I love every thing I see from them, I really appreciate this.

It looks as if this comes naturally to you, no matter what it took or how long it took to reach this level, all of your work just flows and I'm thrilled.

I spent over 30 years as a Director of Photography behind the lens shooting commercials and films all over the US, my one passion from the whole experience was the lighting, it's the one part I still find thrilling and I get just as thrilled seeing your work.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Mr. Aztech I think some days I come to this forum just to see what you have done this time. I love your work, no fashion and working with models is not the kind of thing I'd want to do myself but you're lighting (and composition/direction) as simple as you say it is and the way you work with the talent is just stunning.

I do think you could accomplish much of this with just about any lens you liked, you are a huge talent.

Thank you, it's rare to see a photographer's or any artists work that I love every thing I see from them, I really appreciate this.

It looks as if this comes naturally to you, no matter what it took or how long it took to reach this level, all of your work just flows and I'm thrilled.

I spent over 30 years as a Director of Photography behind the lens shooting commercials and films all over the US, my one passion from the whole experience was the lighting, it's the one part I still find thrilling and I get just as thrilled seeing your work.

I'm extremely flattered by your kind words :o:o:o...

Thank you very much and I really aprecciate it ..I don't really know what to say...thank you

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2700522358_5dac93aba0_o.jpg

[Mediation]

wow!... That is fantastic ^

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I keep bumping this lens..it's killer !

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/2701983548_92c46afc59_o.jpg

[Tareq]

The models are nice, we know that the lens is killer, but believe me that many can achieve nice results with 85L or 24-70L or even 70-200, so with beautiful models and good lighting the any Lens [Canon L long lenses mostly] can produce magic results.

[deci]

Aztech
Most of your full length shots of models do nothing for me at all, different strokes and all that I suppose, but your head shots are to die for. On this I disagree with Tareq, anybody with the money can buy decent equipment, but it takes a real artist with an understanding of light to produce shots like these.

[Quad]

Aztech
Most of your full length shots of models do nothing for me at all, different strokes and all that I suppose, but your head shots are to die for. On this I disagree with Tareq, anybody with the money can buy decent equipment, but it takes a real artist with an understanding of light to produce shots like these.

See I think that is what Tareq said its the light and subject not the lens per say. Am I reading a different internet.

[Tareq]

See I think that is what Tareq said its the light and subject not the lens per say. Am I reading a different internet.

Exactly, lens can be any lens, but with good skill in lighting people can do alot even with cheapo 50 1.8, so it is not a lens issue, and i am happy using 24-70 or 135L or 85 1.8, because they all do great job with my lightings.

[deci]

In that case sir, I most humbly apologise........ I took it as saying it's mainly the equipment:rolleyes: It's not often I'm right and I'm wrong again;)

[Tareq]

In that case sir, I most humbly apologise........ I took it as saying it's mainly the equipment:rolleyes: It's not often I'm right and I'm wrong again;)

Doesn't matter, that happens sometimes ;)
Sure he has good skill and models helping him a lot, so i hope my daughters can help me to learn lighting as well, if not then i will force my wife.

[S-S]

I can see why people who buy the 135mm also end up buying the 85mm F1.2L and even selling the 135mm. Because I sort of think that 85mm is in between 50mm and 135mm (in terms of primes). And it does seem tempting!

Hope that makes sense.


LOL dont you DARE buy an 85 1.2 before ME!

[GilesGuthrie]

I should really know better than to come into the archive threads for the lenses I want.

Congrats 135. You're top of the list. 'Tis a good thing I have cashflow issues.

[Mediation]

I LOVE PRIMES!!

:p

Yeee

[macroshot]

I am finding this lens is incredible at just about anything from f/2 - f/8. I parked it at f/2.8 for a while yesterday and got great results. Sorry, no beautiful women - just the garden.

292060

292061

[macroshot]

And a couple Swallowtail butterflies.

f/8
292062

f/9 and w/ 12mm tube
292063

[macroshot]

I LOVE PRIMES!!

:p

Yeee

And I am starting to figure out why! :D

[Alejandro Sandoval]

The models are nice, we know that the lens is killer, but believe me that many can achieve nice results with 85L or 24-70L or even 70-200, so with beautiful models and good lighting the any Lens [Canon L long lenses mostly] can produce magic results.


the gear is only 50% of the final product, before I do my "snap snap" there is a whole team involved

Shoot concept planning 3 hrs
props set up 30 mins
Make up 1 hrs
Hair 45 Mins
Lights Set up & White Balance Set up1 hr
Shooting 45 mins
Proofing 1 hrs
Post processing 2 hrs...

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Doesn't matter, that happens sometimes ;)
Sure he has good skill and models helping him a lot, so i hope my daughters can help me to learn lighting as well, if not then i will force my wife.

It's called team work....it took me 2 years to find the right team....sometimes I get models that are average or not even models and when they get in front of the camera they KILL it !

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Aztech
Most of your full length shots of models do nothing for me at all, different strokes and all that I suppose, but your head shots are to die for. On this I disagree with Tareq, anybody with the money can buy decent equipment, but it takes a real artist with an understanding of light to produce shots like these.

Thx I find full body shoots very hard to do them, on beauty shots I can control more every little detail....

[techoin]

I just got mine two days back..it seems to be killer lens...I am still trying to learn to use it.
here is one of my little baby....

[Tareq]

the gear is only 50% of the final product, before I do my "snap snap" there is a whole team involved

Shoot concept planning 3 hrs
props set up 30 mins
Make up 1 hrs
Hair 45 Mins
Lights Set up & White Balance Set up1 hr
Shooting 45 mins
Proofing 1 hrs
Post processing 2 hrs...

Ofcourse, many photographers in studios working with all that stuff and taking hours and hours to arrange everything, it is not individual works, and in this case, if anyone can find the right whole stuff and team to work with then simply the results will be always amazing.

I was looking to apply one of those fashion or magazine agencies but i feel i would like to learn more about photography before turn into full or part time photographer.

Great work, keep them going :)

[scokar]

I just got mine two days back..it seems to be killer lens...I am still trying to learn to use it.
here is one of my little baby....

I like this picture :)

[techoin]

I like this picture :)
Thanks

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2708418317_d3e4618cde_b.jpg

[tommy52]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2708418317_d3e4618cde_b.jpg
i was first going to say awesome shot, but then beautiful came to mind instead

[S-S]

i was first going to say awesome shot, but then beautiful came to mind instead

seconded!

[deci]

Another winner Mr. Aztech........... Now just tell me how I can get my cats to hold a pose like your models:eyes

[leitch]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2703577060_9cdcf1b9dd_o.jpg

[Ball4]

My routine every night... Flip on the computer, log onto POTN, and lookup the 135L thread to see what Aztech has to share with us.

[MaliQ]

My routine every night... Flip on the computer, log onto POTN, and lookup the 135L thread to see what Aztech has to share with us.
Good! I'm glad I'm not the only one! :lol: I even went so far as to add him as my contact on flickr!

[mrfourcows]

My routine every night... Flip on the computer, log onto POTN, and lookup the 135L thread to see what Aztech has to share with us.

he's just showing off! :evil:

:p

[JCheungPhoto]

I can't wait to sell off something to get this lens

[leitch]

f/3.5

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/2707764452_4156c6af55_o.jpg

f/2.3

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2702752125_e1500c6142_o.jpg

f/2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2682162372_6bc6a208f0_o.jpg


f/2:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2681344755_2e770811af_o.jpg

f/4:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2680377528_f43107418e_o.jpg

[versedmb]

Andrew - some great stuff there.

[tommy52]

yups , awesome photos andrew
one question- why are those people standing in the middle of the road? seems like there a bunch along the middle of road as well

[silvex]

Andrew - some great stuff there.

Indeed!

[S-S]

f/4:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2680377528_f43107418e_o.jpg

LOVE this SO much - amazing light, great subject, attractive palette - WINNER

[tommy52]

LOVE this SO much - amazing light, great subject, attractive palette - WINNER
BUT is he awake or sleeping?!? ???

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Jannie I will PM tonight....

meanwhile another shot taken with the 135

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2718490010_9495f33c20_b.jpg

[TristanCardew]

one question- why are those people standing in the middle of the road? seems like there a bunch along the middle of road as well

They're doing the same thing Andrew and I were doing. Taking photos of Le Arch De Triomphe!

[twoshadows]

1/400s f/2.0 at 135.0mm iso1600 on a 1DmkIIn:
http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/99578532/original.jpg

[tom s]

Street candids:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2745235124_5e8c7dc653_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2744407935_387c081a57_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2744319825_fff038725b_b.jpg

[GMCPhotographics]

Here's a recent shot using a 135L @ f2 on a 5D, taken during a wedding service under available light.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2627072773_8848ed81d5_o.jpg

[JCheungPhoto]

exactly the use I was looking for in this lens, phenominal picture =)

[bob_r]

I didn't have my macro lens with me today and had to use the 135 as a substitute.

30D - 1/500s f/4.0 at 135.0mm iso200
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/101414289.jpg

[misty66]

I didn't have my macro lens with me today and had to use the 135 as a substitute.

30D - 1/500s f/4.0 at 135.0mm iso200
http://www.pbase.com/bob_r/image/101414289.jpg

Wow, that looks great, did you use your close up tubes on this one??

[bob_r]

Wow, that looks great, did you use your close up tubes on this one??

Thanks and no, I didn't have those with me either.

Bob R

[tom s]

Recent shots:

landscape
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5581/landscape2ik8.jpg

flower
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/1549/floralne3.jpg

hummingbird moth
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/3296/hummingbirdmothtc4.jpg

[Tareq]

1. Older daughter [Mouza]
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6008/dau1lv0.jpg

2. Younger daughter [Sheikha]
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9614/dau2ku4.jpg

[whakojacko]

1. Older daughter [Mouza]
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6008/dau1lv0.jpg

2. Younger daughter [Sheikha]
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9614/dau2ku4.jpg
almost too sharp, wow. Very nice ;)

[Tareq]

almost too sharp, wow. Very nice ;)

Thank you very much :)

[ronmayhew]

This is my English bulldog puppy, Otis taken with the 135L:

http://ronmayhew.smugmug.com/photos/340125146_aABVW-M.jpg (http://ronmayhew.smugmug.com/photos/340125146_aABVW-XL.jpg)

[Jannie]

Otis is gorgeous, ohhhh my what a wonderful dog.

[coolie21]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2761455298_4a87b9a5a3.jpg

Not strictly speaking the 135L, but don't see a thread for the 135L/1.4TC combo...

[Jannie]

Wow, on a 1.6 crop body with the 1.4Tele extender, that comes out to a 302mm 2.6-SWEET, nice shot by the way.

[timnosenzo]

Wow, on a 1.6 crop body with the 1.4Tele extender, that comes out to a 302mm 2.6-SWEET, nice shot by the way.

f/2.8, you mean. ;)

[bob_r]

Tareq,

Love the shot of Mouza. Her expression is priceless.

Bob R

[Tareq]

Tareq,

Love the shot of Mouza. Her expression is priceless.

Bob R

Thank you very much.
Just waiting the winter, then i will work better [no A/C in this home studio, too hot].

[S-S]

2. Younger daughter [Sheikha]

this one reminds me of the young child on matrix 3, beautiful photo and both beautiful girls too

[Mediation]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2706472692_8de7708a3d.jpg?v=1217156980
Aperture: f/2.5
ISO Speed: 400

I have decided to start saving for my next L glass prime. Which will be the 35mm F1.4L. As I am in need of something wider than 50mm. Just need to fit a little bit more into the frame. I thought if I go ultra wide my composition would end up getting all fuzzed. My eyes are totally fixed to Prime now. Which is excellent.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/2726920602_90028b71e5.jpg?v=0
Aperture: f/2
ISO Speed: 800

This 135mm lens is amazing. I have used my 135mm in the rain four weekends straight!. No damage at all. Primes are awesome!

[S-S]

nice faceplant slash groinkick lol - the girl looks good too, was it raining or is she surrounded by flies? lol
hows shooting been going lately?

[Mediation]

it was raining :)

Shooting has been going great. It has been raining every time I have been out now. But that calls for some cool looking shots.

[Tareq]

this one reminds me of the young child on matrix 3, beautiful photo and both beautiful girls too

Thank you very much

[tom s]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2780373942_f13bb7cecf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2780801644_c689554ec6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2780788928_7a6e31314e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2779923665_50e29e48a2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2779927741_845a1cac10.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2780170604_425739d66e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2780190658_b4b0b3d71a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2779300151_a705242414.jpg

[TariQ.E]

hi guys

I just receive my 135 two days ago

it's the best (very fast and very sharp)

but I have one problem

the focus on wild f (2.0 - 3.5) doesn't got right especially when I am shooting people !!! but on f4 the focus always perfect

I changed the focus point to center,, it's better but still miss many shots

http://cars-club.com/up/sp/carsclub_74998013.jpg
^ here u can see the focus not right at f2.0

http://cars-club.com/up/sp/carsclub_33275830.jpg
this pic f2.0 but with right focus and u can see it's very sharp

http://cars-club.com/up/sp/carsclub_56180733.jpg
f4.0

my cam is 30D

[RMLPhoto]

Just Picked up a 135 f/2 off of Fredmiranda forums. SHould be shipped today! I can't wait to use it!

[bob_r]

hi guys

I just receive my 135 two days ago

it's the best (very fast and very sharp)

but I have one problem

the focus on wild f (2.0 - 3.5) doesn't got right especially when I am shooting people !!! but on f4 the focus always perfect

I changed the focus point to center,, it's better but still miss many shots

my cam is 30D

I had the same problem with my 135 and sent it to Canon for calibration. Since yours is new, I think I'd send it back for an exchange. That won't always work, but I wouldn't pay for an f/2 lens to shoot at f/4. My 135 is very sharp now at f/2.

I bought an 85L and sent it back and the second one had the same back-focus problem. Neither would focus properly until f/2.8, but since I already have an 85 f/1.8, I wasn't going to pay almost 2 grand for an 85 f/2.8. I could have sent the 85L to Canon with my camera, but it took almost a month when I sent the 135 and I didn't want to be without my camera that long again.

Bob R

[tom s]

TariQ.E , try focusing on something/someone closer.

[TariQ.E]

bob_r & tom s

thanks for helping

but I can't or it's very difficult to send it back because I bought it from internet :(

do you think their is problem with the lens or it's focusing technique !!

also I think my lens not social :D because it always try find nearest unmovable sold subject

like this pic

http://cars-club.com/up/8-2-1/carsclub_80404523.jpg

but when the subject closer always it focus properly like this

http://cars-club.com/up/8-2-1/carsclub_63100653.jpg

so I don't have problem with sharpness ,, but when I shoot full human subject with wild adepter (2.0 - 4.0) the focus not properly in the right place!!

I will try more and I hope I find any solution

thanks

[GMCPhotographics]

Here's a few more 135L shots from a 5D:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2324/2358684919_72b7c6553b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2358686417_c644381bfd_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2784458195_e080bb56bf_o.jpg

[S-S]

bob_r & tom s

thanks for helping

but I can't or it's very difficult to send it back because I bought it from internet :(

do you think their is problem with the lens or it's focusing technique !!

also I think my lens not social :D because it always try find nearest unmovable sold subject

like this pic
but when the subject closer always it focus properly like this
so I don't have problem with sharpness ,, but when I shoot full human subject with wild adepter (2.0 - 4.0) the focus not properly in the right place!!

I will try more and I hope I find any solution

thanks

do you use 'fixed focus point & recompose' technique? i never trust my lenses to choose their own focus points. if you try that i cant see how it can mis-focus, assuming it's calibrated properly?

[Tareq]

bob_r & tom s

thanks for helping

but I can't or it's very difficult to send it back because I bought it from internet :(

do you think their is problem with the lens or it's focusing technique !!

also I think my lens not social :D because it always try find nearest unmovable sold subject

like this pic



but when the subject closer always it focus properly like this



so I don't have problem with sharpness ,, but when I shoot full human subject with wild adepter (2.0 - 4.0) the focus not properly in the right place!!

I will try more and I hope I find any solution

thanks

I bought this lens from internet as well and i don't have any issue, i didn't hear much issues with this lens from others, so i suggest that you give it more practice, i did mis-focusing many times with any lens, but now no way any of my lenses will do out of focus as long i know how to focus correctly.

[TariQ.E]

somethingsimple & Tareq

really thanks and think it's just focusing technique

these are some pic from yesterday

http://cars-club.com/up/8-2-1/carsclub_78633749.jpg

http://cars-club.com/up/8-2-1/carsclub_10776965.jpg

[Tareq]

somethingsimple & Tareq

really thanks and think it's just focusing technique

these are some pic from yesterday

http://cars-club.com/up/8-2-1/carsclub_78633749.jpg

http://cars-club.com/up/8-2-1/carsclub_10776965.jpg
That's great, now you get something fine with your lens

[hypers2k]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff133/hyperpaint/3O5D6394.jpg
My new work car, :)

[coolie21]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff133/hyperpaint/3O5D6394.jpg
My new work car, :)

Noice. Funny rego tho :)

[RMLPhoto]

MY 135L is now "out for delivery" as of 7:04am. Should be here anytime now! can't wait. I'll be sure to post some sample pics

[RMLPhoto]

Just got it as i was walking out to class! snapped a few when I got back...
No editing, all handheld, some iso1600


http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p654188946-4.jpg
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p891916392-4.jpg
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p890806903-5.jpg
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p924001480-4.jpg

[Jannie]

Okay, I bought one, just got home with it, random testing-yes it's SHARP!!! I am soooo excited!!! This time I got the Rodenstock HR Digital UV MC filter, looookin-good.

[RMLPhoto]

http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p317760591-4.jpg
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p240469274-4.jpg

[Tareq]

Congratulations to all 135L owner!!!
I am happy to own this myslf

[SoaringUSAEagle]

This thread is really making me reconsider selling my 135. :( I want it again!

[Double Negative]

This thread is really making me reconsider selling my 135. :( I want it again!

D'ohhh! ;)

[Alejandro Sandoval]

This thread is really making me reconsider selling my 135. :( I want it again!

You should think about it....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2708592687_0e85a0a412_o.jpg

[Double Negative]

You should think about it....

Now that was just cruel... Nice pic, Az. :)

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Now that was just cruel... Nice pic, Az. :)
:D:D:D

[tsw910]

nice pictures aztech .. you've inspired me to get this lens !

but no one around me has it in stock !!!!!!!!! and i've been tricked twice, it was in stock an hour before i got to B&H .. and when i get there, someone bought it !!!! twice ! ah !

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I'll wait in anticipation until I am home from work. flickr is blocked.

[Harleypugs]

MKIII - 135L and a major crop....

Morning dew...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2805753267_381b42c07d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2806602754_8cc3d079f1.jpg

[Alejandro Sandoval]

MKIII - 135L and a major crop....

Morning dew...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2805753267_381b42c07d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2806602754_8cc3d079f1.jpg

nice details!

[techoin]

its darn good lens.....here are few

[Mediation]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2783892536_af38acd7ec.jpg?v=1219310080

[mrcoons]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2807612000_34e4f9a8c7_o.jpg

[RMLPhoto]

http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p953122311-4.jpg

[Jannie]

Just let this lens take me for a walk, close up stuff better with manual focus which works visably easy with the EE-S groundglass on the 5D. Can't wait to start using it on people.

135L @ f2 100 ISO Cropped slightly but no other PP

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

[macroshot]

5D and the 135 f/2L... yeah.

300861

300862

[tom s]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2811066074_2b5635caba_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2810280981_235f969c1b_b.jpg

[vixeh]

I bought this lens about a couple months ago and just now got a chance to really use it. Wow! I am stunned at what this thing can do. Dang!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2808017404_53925228f3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2805753457_1b036d98b1_b.jpg

[RMLPhoto]

f/2 love.
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p308044059-5.jpg
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p202356091-4.jpg
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p43711082-4.jpg
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p462111057-4.jpg

[macroshot]

Ryan - I like the bench image. It looks like it just grew out of the ground on that spot.

[RMLPhoto]

Ryan - I like the bench image. It looks like it just grew out of the ground on that spot.

thanks a lot, it was up on a hill from where i was standing and the light was hitting it through the trees like that.

here's the original, no PP...which is why I love this lens.
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p343813609-5.jpg

[Jannie]

NICE!

[silverwolf]

thanks a lot, it was up on a hill from where i was standing and the light was hitting it through the trees like that.

here's the original, no PP...which is why I love this lens.
http://RMLPhoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p343813609-5.jpgGreat shot love the composition and bokea i would frame this shot.Sean .L:)

[RMLPhoto]

Great shot love the composition and bokea i would frame this shot.Sean .L:)

Thank you very much, i also love this shot and just oredered a 20x30 :-D lol. It'll be hanging in my dorm room next to two of my other blown up pictures.

[Mediation]

I am going to miss this lens :)

[silverwolf]

Thank you very much, i also love this shot and just oredered a 20x30 :-D lol. It'll be hanging in my dorm room next to two of my other blown up pictures.That is soo awsome man enjoy that huge print i know i would:). I also want this lens hehe maybe in the future:rolleyes:.Sean .L

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I am going to miss this lens :)

Are you selling it?

[nicksan]

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p491818409-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p196189564-5.jpg

[twoshadows]

Nice, Nicksan. ^^^

Can't help but add to that.

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/70270150/original.jpg

[Mediation]

Are you selling it?

yup. Im shifting over to nikon.

I live in New Zealand though. So it is currently up for auction on a NZ site.