Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

[Chrisaix]

Yes, maybe not way, but slightly, the prime has an edge over zooms especially this 135L, one of the sharpest lens from Canon.

Which do you guys is better 135L or 200L II? And Also im planning to use it with 1.4x extender.thanks guys!:)

[Tareq]

Which do you guys is better 135L or 200L II? And Also im planning to use it with 1.4x extender.thanks guys!:)

This question is missing something, can't answer clearly, there are 2 200L versions, if you mean f2 version, well, it is difficult, sure both are sharp enough to say, maybe 135L sharper on edges and 200 sharper in center or vise versa, it needs that extreme tests and pixel peeping, each lens has applications to use, so define what do you want the lens for?!!!

Both lenses threads showing amazing pics samples, so give a time to check both and see which one suit you better.

[Chrisaix]

This question is missing something, can't answer clearly, there are 2 200L versions, if you mean f2 version, well, it is difficult, sure both are sharp enough to say, maybe 135L sharper on edges and 200 sharper in center or vise versa, it needs that extreme tests and pixel peeping, each lens has applications to use, so define what do you want the lens for?!!!

Both lenses threads showing amazing pics samples, so give a time to check both and see which one suit you better.

Oops i forgot, i was refering to the f2.8 version. Theis both price smilarly here the 135 is 100 bucks more but not an issue. I will mainly use at as sport, portrait and walk in the park lens but i think will mainly shoot it for portrait. Yeah i agree the both produce fantastic images thats why im harding a hird time deciding.hehe and one thing i have to consider if used with a 1.4x converter. Thanks!

[Tareq]

Oops i forgot, i was refering to the f2.8 version. Theis both price smilarly here the 135 is 100 bucks more but not an issue. I will mainly use at as sport, portrait and walk in the park lens but i think will mainly shoot it for portrait. Yeah i agree the both produce fantastic images thats why im harding a hird time deciding.hehe and one thing i have to consider if used with a 1.4x converter. Thanks!

Ah ok, then if i were you then i will go with 135 over 200, i know both re amazing lenses, but for portraits i need a bit wider lens than longer, 135 is too long enough, 200 will be so tight and you need to go back more, 135L is just right even some will prefer 85 over 135, so 135 is between 85 and 200, nice FL for portraits or walk in park.

[Chrisaix]

Ah ok, then if i were you then i will go with 135 over 200, i know both re amazing lenses, but for portraits i need a bit wider lens than longer, 135 is too long enough, 200 will be so tight and you need to go back more, 135L is just right even some will prefer 85 over 135, so 135 is between 85 and 200, nice FL for portraits or walk in park.

Thanks tareq, i appreciate your help. Cheers! :)

[Tareq]

Thanks tareq, i appreciate your help. Cheers! :)

Welcome!!!

[ZSutton]

I love this lens for portrait work.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6695637589_568378fb2a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zsutton/6695637589/)
Andrea #2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zsutton/6695637589/) by Zach Sutton Photography | ZSuttonPhoto.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zsutton/), on Flickr

[Tareq]

I love this lens for portrait work.



Awesome!!!

[ALaS]

I want this lens so bad!

[Drucifer29]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6696535041_18ba79e0a3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42198641@N06/6696535041/)
Ed (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42198641@N06/6696535041/) by Drucifer30 (http://www.flickr.com/people/42198641@N06/), on Flickr

[Dankata]

Wow great shot!


I love this lens for portrait work.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6695637589_568378fb2a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zsutton/6695637589/)
Andrea #2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zsutton/6695637589/) by Zach Sutton Photography | ZSuttonPhoto.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zsutton/), on Flickr

[@Supreme]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6698537483_1a81d1133b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapshotaesthetic/6698537483/)
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapshotaesthetic/6698537483/) by snapshotaesthetic (http://www.flickr.com/people/snapshotaesthetic/), on Flickr

[idsurfer]

^^Very Cool^^

[tomcat7886]

And well taken too. :D

[imposterjeff]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6693330133_f3063059f5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffandersonphotography/6693330133/)
13/366 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffandersonphotography/6693330133/) by jeff shoots a canon (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffandersonphotography/), on Flickr

from friday the 13th tattoo day

[lomenak]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6698537483_1a81d1133b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapshotaesthetic/6698537483/)
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapshotaesthetic/6698537483/) by snapshotaesthetic (http://www.flickr.com/people/snapshotaesthetic/), on Flickr

That is one great picture. Love it!

[@Supreme]

Thanks guys! I just received this lens from b&h and man the auto focus is snappy.

[Tony_Stark]

Love the hockey shots!

yep, the hockey shots are insane!

Thanks guys!

[joonrhee]

Few shots from yesterday.

http://www.joonrhee.com/Sports/Golf-at-Coyote-Hills-1142012/i-M322rQb/0/L/AT2C1288-L.jpg (http://www.joonrhee.com/Sports/Golf-at-Coyote-Hills-1142012/21032500_W8j2HV#!i=1672307275&k=M322rQb&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.joonrhee.com/Sports/Golf-at-Coyote-Hills-1142012/i-Z83Jmzz/0/L/AT2C1512-L.jpg (http://www.joonrhee.com/Sports/Golf-at-Coyote-Hills-1142012/21032500_W8j2HV#!i=1672201482&k=Z83Jmzz&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.joonrhee.com/Sports/Golf-at-Coyote-Hills-1142012/i-KF9fdBb/0/L/AT2C1338-L.jpg (http://www.joonrhee.com/Sports/Golf-at-Coyote-Hills-1142012/21032500_W8j2HV#!i=1672288593&k=KF9fdBb&lb=1&s=A)

http://www.joonrhee.com/Sports/Golf-at-Coyote-Hills-1142012/i-jcPV3RZ/0/L/AT2C1612-L.jpg (http://www.joonrhee.com/Sports/Golf-at-Coyote-Hills-1142012/21032500_W8j2HV#!i=1672135250&k=jcPV3RZ&lb=1&s=A)

[yogestee]

Dancer in the park.

[imagesbybarbara]

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/basauder/web-6.jpg

[kyng]

hey guys , i'm now really confuse to buy this lens 135L or 85 1.8 , i usually take wedding shot . i use 7d now . so will be 135x1.6=216 on my 7d . . what do you think guys ? tq

[gonzogolf]

hey guys , i'm now really confuse to buy this lens 135L or 85 1.8 , i usually take wedding shot . i use 7d now . so will be 135x1.6=216 on my 7d . . what do you think guys ? tq
for wedding on a 7D I would suggest the 85. I love this lens, and it is a better lens by far than the 85 1.8. On a crop camera at a wedding it might of limited use.

[prismrat]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6701751671_0394fd077f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/devilutionx/6701751671/)
_MG_2051-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/devilutionx/6701751671/) by devilution x (http://www.flickr.com/people/devilutionx/), on Flickr

@5.6

[airbutchie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6701616835_4d15712bcd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6701616835/)

[Brandon Lopez]

Some snaps from the park today. =)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6706229537_1e5964f0d9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706229537/)
Tall Grass (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706229537/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6706228373_5eab99a15c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706228373/)
You've been warned! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706228373/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6706226843_ef7b3ff867_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706226843/)
Honda body line (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706226843/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6706226127_ab8fcdacc1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706226127/)
Game Day! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706226127/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6706223855_a5b2634d98_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706223855/)
Dexter - I'll win the stare down dad! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706223855/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6706222599_2115c1a0a9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706222599/)
"Nevermind; there's a ceiling fan!" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706222599/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6706220955_418fa67736_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706220955/)
Different modes of transportation (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706220955/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6706215725_4b3f022245_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706215725/)
There will be ABSOLUTELY no fun! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706215725/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

[Brandon Lopez]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6706220191_e6dd198f19_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706220191/)
Sitting this one out (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706220191/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6706219389_0b62bde91b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706219389/)
Practice makes perfect! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706219389/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6706218407_176f92c646_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706218407/)
Leader (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706218407/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6706217089_ddb6b513e6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706217089/)
The Mrs. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lopezbc/6706217089/) by Brandon Lopez (http://www.flickr.com/people/lopezbc/), on Flickr

[Dankata]

Sick pic :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6701616835_4d15712bcd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/airbutchie/6701616835/)

[Dankata]

If you want everything else but your subject to disappear in nice creamy bokeh, the 135L is the right tool :cool:


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6706715091_9372768664_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6706715091/)
Hugo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6706715091/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

[gepixelt]

as always ... so much beauty in this thread. great shots, everyone!

[archpictures]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6646409193_5edcbe79a2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhorner/6646409193/)http://www.ovirfh9384.info/images/2.jpg
Relaxing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhorner/6646409193/) by RobHorner (http://www.flickr.com/people/rhorner/), on Flickr

In the first picture, im confused... why is there 2 splits in the bubble?

[Methodical]

And it's good for sports - basketball in my case.

Ah ok, then if i were you then i will go with 135 over 200, i know both re amazing lenses, but for portraits i need a bit wider lens than longer, 135 is too long enough, 200 will be so tight and you need to go back more, 135L is just right even some will prefer 85 over 135, so 135 is between 85 and 200, nice FL for portraits or walk in park.

[Tareq]

And it's good for sports - basketball in my case.

I did use 135L yesterday in football match as well, prefer it over 70-200mk1 due to sharpness and quality and i can even use f2.2-2.8 with better sharpness over f2.8 with 70-200.

[M.Mobin]

http://m-mobin.com/images/20120116222250_3.jpg

[idsurfer]

^^This is a cool shot. Nice work.

[jwcdds]

http://m-mobin.com/images/20120116222250_3.jpg


I look forward to seeing more photos.

^^This is a cool shot. Nice work.

+1

[biggcstylez]

Strawberry Picking WIth Daddy...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6710815113_c0e047e34a_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/biggcstylez/6710815113/in/photostream

[randy98mtu]

http://randalsmith.smugmug.com/photos/i-vFZfjxX/0/XL/i-vFZfjxX-XL.jpg (http://randalsmith.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/20974082_LzCpt6#!i=1674404318&k=vFZfjxX&lb=1&s=A)

[Lantz]

Me taken by my wife
One Bee 1600 in a BD
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6712526995_d99a58cbc8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lantz_photography/6712526995/)
Jerry (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lantz_photography/6712526995/) by Lantz Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/lantz_photography/), on Flickr

[bespoke]

some pics from my trip to new zealand. what an amazing lens.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6716104149_407dd234b6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716104149/)
IMG_4782-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716104149/) by table4one? (http://www.flickr.com/people/peterln/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6716102473_aac176a042_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716102473/)
IMG_4494-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716102473/) by table4one? (http://www.flickr.com/people/peterln/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6716100627_e4fbd79c11_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716100627/)
IMG_4288-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716100627/) by table4one? (http://www.flickr.com/people/peterln/), on Flickr

[arch.cm]

^^ These are awesome!

[phil7533]

WOOP WOOP.. just pulled the trigger.. sold my sigma 30 and canon 85 and bought this.. cant wait.. Hurry up BH

[Dankata]

I thought I will use this lens at f/2 forever, but here's some f/32 :cool:


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6717474075_cfa746994f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6717474075/)
Leea Ceceña (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6717474075/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6717430305_6a257ae426_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6717430305/)
Leea Ceceña (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6717430305/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

[imagesbybarbara]

Very nice Daniel, what set-up did you use for the jewelry shots?

[Dankata]

Very nice Daniel, what set-up did you use for the jewelry shots?


Thanks, just two flashes with white umbrellas for strobist and acrylic for base, black cloth behind the jewelry, you can see the exif on Flickr

[mjrod1985]

After all the excellent work from this thread, I finally pulled the trigger on this lens! Thanks everybody! :)

[courier]

http://m-mobin.com/images/20120116222250_3.jpg


love this

[imagesbybarbara]

Thanks, just two flashes with white umbrellas for strobist and acrylic for base, black cloth behind the jewelry, you can see the exif on Flickr


Well it turned out great!;)

[tomcat7886]

some pics from my trip to new zealand. what an amazing lens.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6716104149_407dd234b6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716104149/)
IMG_4782-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716104149/) by table4one? (http://www.flickr.com/people/peterln/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6716102473_aac176a042_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716102473/)
IMG_4494-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716102473/) by table4one? (http://www.flickr.com/people/peterln/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6716100627_e4fbd79c11_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716100627/)
IMG_4288-Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterln/6716100627/) by table4one? (http://www.flickr.com/people/peterln/), on Flickr

Nice. Like #2 best. Agreed. Good lense.

[imagesbybarbara]

Thanks, just two flashes with white umbrellas for strobist and acrylic for base, black cloth behind the jewelry, you can see the exif on Flickr


where would you get the acrylic base from, a hardware store?

[Dankata]

where would you get the acrylic base from, a hardware store?


That was difficult to find where I live, try where they do glass, like for windows, tables etc...

[inverseSquare]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6722830437_9cbf007ee8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/motion-images/6722830437/)
By motion-images (http://www.flickr.com/people/motion-images/), on Flickr

[idsurfer]

Got me one of these babies on the way!! Looking forward to sharing, albeit I can only hope to be as good as many of you are!

[SylvesterPotter]

this is cannon's SHARPEST lens IMO.....NIKON wishes they had a prime 135 this sharp......

[imposterjeff]

this is cannon's SHARPEST lens IMO.....NIKON wishes they had a prime 135 this sharp......

this is true when i was shooting at a tattoo shop on friday the 13th a guy there was using a nikon and looked at what i was getting and he said he may come to canon just for this lens and a 85l

[phil7533]

Got me one of these babies on the way!! Looking forward to sharing, albeit I can only hope to be as good as many of you are!

hahaha.. seems like we are "trying out" all the same lenses.. also see you sold/selling your beloved sig30

[StructuredAmazing]

2 shot panorama on Vancouver

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6661693845_651033bb84_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsaunders/6661693845/)http://www.ovirfh9384.info/images/2.jpg
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsaunders/6661693845/) by rsaunders- (http://www.flickr.com/people/rsaunders/), on Flickr

Very nice, was the city photo cropped or was it panned? and then stitched together?

EDIT: nevermind, just read your post.... [lol see how quality the picture was? it brought my eye away from your text]

[SylvesterPotter]

this is true when i was shooting at a tattoo shop on friday the 13th a guy there was using a nikon and looked at what i was getting and he said he may come to canon just for this lens and a 85l

Yup....Even NIKON users say they have NOTHING in the lineup as sharp ...

[Chrisaix]

yeah, already saving for this glass!!

[rgs-]

Very nice, was the city photo cropped or was it panned? and then stitched together?

EDIT: nevermind, just read your post.... [lol see how quality the picture was? it brought my eye away from your text]

lol! thanks!

[Agent Provocateur]

I love this lens for portrait work.

Andrea #2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zsutton/6695637589/) by Zach Sutton Photography | ZSuttonPhoto.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zsutton/), on Flickr

Amazing one! Would you mind me asking at what f-stop it was taken?
(I don't see the exif on flickr that's why I bother you here)

[mjrod1985]

Out for delivery :)

[airbutchie]

^ Yeah, baby... Welcome to the fambam, dude!!!

:D

[mjrod1985]

^ Yeah, baby... Welcome to the fambam, dude!!!

:D

Thanks Butch! This is the best thread on the site, couldn't resist anymore...

[airbutchie]

^ You know what, I actually use my 135L a lot for product photography (shoes)... With that, I'm sure you'll be using it in the same manner... Heheheheeeeh... PEACE!!!

:D

[Tareq]

I am started to use this lens in the football matches instead of 70-200, because i have one of two options, either to sell 1D2n and buy 1D4 or to sell my 70-200 mk1 to get mk2, both options are not possible due to i lost my job and budget, this lens is great for portraits and many things but i have another lenses doing the job, so now the only thing i shoot to use this lens is the sports mostly soccer.

[mjrod1985]

^ You know what, I actually use my 135L a lot for product photography (shoes)... With that, I'm sure you'll be using it in the same manner... Heheheheeeeh... PEACE!!!

:D

Awesome! I'm excited to try it since, 40 percent of my shots are sneakers... Haha

Peace out bro!

[imagesbybarbara]

Had my lens only 1 1/2 months and had to sell it due to finances I am totally bummed I miss it a lot. I went out today with my little used old version 70-200 2.8 non is and the color rendition just isn't the same as the 135 I vow by summer to have it back.

[NullMind]

I bought mine yesterday!, will be here next week, can't wait !!!M! :)

[adamg5]

Been really debating on this one and the 85....:confused:
I'll just get both :)

[imagesbybarbara]

Sellers remorse I just listed my 70-200 2.8 non is to get this baby back.

[Dankata]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6732695999_3a76edd005_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6732695999/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6732695999/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

[mjrod1985]

^Very nice shot Daniel! Loving the Bench and subject isolation... Excellent composition too...

[inverseSquare]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6733173595_80eb93c20b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/motion-images/6733173595/)
By motion-images (http://www.flickr.com/people/motion-images/), on Flickr

C&C welcomed

[Dankata]

^Very nice shot Daniel! Loving the Bench and subject isolation... Excellent composition too...


Thank you!

[PeyDay17]

This will be my next lens...

Daniel, you are improving every time you post. Great work.

[M_Six]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6732695999_3a76edd005_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6732695999/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6732695999/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

Flawlessly executed DOF, Daniel. Perfection. Gorgeous model, too.:cool:

[JimLittle]

One from last weekend at a folk music jam taken at f/2

[bohdank]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6732695999_3a76edd005_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6732695999/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6732695999/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

Always great lighting in your shots.

[Dankata]

This will be my next lens...

Daniel, you are improving every time you post. Great work.

Flawlessly executed DOF, Daniel. Perfection. Gorgeous model, too.:cool:

Always great lighting in your shots.


Thank you so much guys!

[mjrod1985]

Missed my delivery, but picked it up late at the UPS. Today, on Navy duty, so I didn't get time any dedicated time to shoot.

Anyways, took some random shots around the office...


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6734826989_aaedc0494f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrod1985/6734826989/)
Apple Inc (MacBook Pro) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrod1985/6734826989/) by mjrod1985 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjrod1985/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6734830253_4ee9818eb6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrod1985/6734830253/)
Thirsty? (135L test shot) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrod1985/6734830253/) by mjrod1985 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjrod1985/), on Flickr

I'm in love... I can't wait to shoot some more...

[Waleriy]

F2
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6735509313_6db03b872d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66946278@N03/6735509313/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

[Ricku]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6736399365_cb28e85238_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55582829@N05/6736399365/)

I still have my 135L, just for extreme close ups.

As much as I love my 70-200, I must say that the 135L delivers better results when working at minimum focus distance

[CanonGrl01]

I need this lens

[Dj R]

go get it

[Rai33]

I've been using shorter focal lengths lately so I don't use this lens as often as I should ...but still love it.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6738094661_d68d87b85c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mondorock/6738094661/)

[plais]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6736399365_cb28e85238_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55582829@N05/6736399365/)

I still have my 135L, just for extreme close ups.

As much as I love my 70-200, I must say that the 135L delivers better results when working at minimum focus distance

Amazing shot, congratulations!!!

[inverseSquare]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6738977509_70e10be197_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/motion-images/6738977509/)
By motion-images (http://www.flickr.com/people/motion-images/), on Flickr

C&C welcomed

[phil7533]

got this lens yesterday from BH.. it def is very long on a crop.. but the bokeh on this thing is insane.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6739812915_96ac61b2fd_b.jpg

[Dankata]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6740647021_42292dd34b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740647021/)
Irina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740647021/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6740649067_a1d93d3b3d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649067/)
Irina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649067/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

[Tony_Stark]

Today solidified my love for this lens! Adore it on the 5D!

New Mclaren MP4-12C:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6740915501_c975797ca1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740915501/)
IMG_5229-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740915501/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6740917955_53d902f062_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740917955/)
IMG_5235-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740917955/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6740916745_76ce0849e8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740916745/)
IMG_5232-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740916745/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6740922495_1a9121f25b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740922495/)
IMG_5254-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740922495/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6740920945_75b393421a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740920945/)
IMG_5251-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740920945/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6740911661_0519eb0914_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740911661/)
IMG_5209-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740911661/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6740909085_607ec19170_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740909085/)
IMG_5205-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740909085/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6740913279_5d5131c27a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740913279/)
IMG_5211-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6740913279/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

Rest of set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/sets/72157628977923371/

[imagesbybarbara]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6740647021_42292dd34b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740647021/)
Irina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740647021/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6740649067_a1d93d3b3d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649067/)
Irina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649067/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

What lighting are you using for your portraits they are just beautiful!

[alchamy]

Today solidified my love for this lens! Adore it on the 5D!

New Mclaren MP4-12C:
url], on Flickr

Rest of set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/sets/72157628977923371/

Amazing!

[Tony_Stark]

Amazing!

Thanks!

[idsurfer]

Amazing!


yeah man, those are sweet!

[N.O.R.E.]

sick page.. i need a mclaren...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6743554723_4947fc2859_z.jpg

[CallMeJag]

Tony, the Mclaren is gorgeous! Great work.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6744345731_b96233a0f5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/6744345731/)
Wake. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/6744345731/) by CallMeJag (http://www.flickr.com/people/callmejag/), on Flickr

[Dankata]

I need Mclaren and Audi :cool:

[Dankata]

What lighting are you using for your portraits they are just beautiful!


Thank you, I usually use two flashes in HSS mode, sometimes just one, nothing else really..


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6734646813_2f7f4f6da1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6734646813/)
Green (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6734646813/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

[ncsa]

Subscribing

[mondayshift]

greats shots.

[yoursoulismine]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6494445441_f7f6062564_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiger-uppercut/6494445441/in/photostream)

[according to jim]

^Gorgeous shot, model, lighting.

[yoursoulismine]

^Gorgeous shot, model, lighting.

Thanks, here's another from the set.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6494445863_4b5ae2828f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiger-uppercut/6494445863/in/photostream/)

[idsurfer]

Thanks, here's another from the set.


I really like the first...you should post more. It is quite refreshing to see shots without the trendy PP/preset look to them. Great use of light. Thanks for sharing.

[tomcat7886]

Tony, the Mclaren is gorgeous! Great work.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6744345731_b96233a0f5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/6744345731/)
Wake. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/6744345731/) by CallMeJag (http://www.flickr.com/people/callmejag/), on Flickr

Nothing but awe for this pic. ;)

[idsurfer]

Weather is a bit crummy, stuck shooting little stuff around the house. But man this thing is SHARP!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6747075715_1ea0934375_b.jpg

[Jaymo54]

Thanks, here's another from the set.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6494445863_4b5ae2828f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiger-uppercut/6494445863/in/photostream/)

Beautiful.

[jc1965]

What lighting are you using for your portraits they are just beautiful!

Great set Daniel

[biggcstylez]

Beautiful Day at Knaus Berry Farm...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6749607881_1c210b69cb_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/biggcstylez/6749607881/in/photostream

[CanonGrl01]

I've decided I'm buying this! Just seems like a necessity :)

[adamg5]

I've decided I'm buying this! Just seems like a necessity :)

Me to sold my 35L to hopefully go with 50/135L combo :)
Have to save up a little though

[Dankata]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6750209819_b648a3abf9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6750209819/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6750209819/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6750151139_114c7c6bee_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6750151139/)
Irina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6750151139/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

[ZSutton]

A shot of Meghan --
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6749960369_953d3769b7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zsutton/6749960369/)
Meghan #2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zsutton/6749960369/) by Zach Sutton Photography | ZSuttonPhoto.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zsutton/), on Flickr

[adamg5]

Dan you should get a percentage of 135L sales :)

[Dankata]

^^^^ Very nice!

[sublimesun]

Dallas Green of City and Colour | T2i,135 at f2, iso 3200

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6746460501_997d16afb6_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6746453597_e0514ba664_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6746465857_9e5f67e25c_z.jpg

[Dankata]

Dan you should get a percentage of 135L sales :)


hahahaa thanks man you could email that suggestion to Canon I dont mind :D

[rgs-]

Dallas Green of City and Colour | T2i,135 at f2, iso 3200

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6746460501_997d16afb6_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6746453597_e0514ba664_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6746465857_9e5f67e25c_z.jpg

Nice shots! It was a great concert!

I wimped out and didn't bring my camera :( I didn't want to take the chance of not getting in with it. Did you just walk on in with the 135 mounted on your body?

[sublimesun]

Nice shots! It was a great concert!

I wimped out and didn't bring my camera :( I didn't want to take the chance of not getting in with it. Did you just walk on in with the 135 mounted on your body?

thanks. It was a great show! Brought the t2i for the crop/reach factor and the fact I could easily pocket it. Had the lens in another pocket. I'd much prefer to do the photography officially, but haven't found an in yet.

[AHWagner]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6750775459_b0fe73610f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahwagner_phography_and__designs/6750775459/)
Winter Rain Drops [01.23.12] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahwagner_phography_and__designs/6750775459/) by AHWagner Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/ahwagner_phography_and__designs/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6750775773_729469d347_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahwagner_phography_and__designs/6750775773/)
Fog [01.23.12] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahwagner_phography_and__designs/6750775773/) by AHWagner Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/ahwagner_phography_and__designs/), on Flickr

[Dankata]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6740649187_05a47e870a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649187/)
Irina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649187/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6751625505_e17bb37036_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625505/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625505/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6751625335_04dd589d8a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625335/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625335/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr

[mtimber]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6751625505_e17bb37036_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625505/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625505/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr



I like this one Daniel. :-)

[idsurfer]

^^agreed^^

[Sleep_er]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6740649187_05a47e870a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649187/)
Irina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649187/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr




I am a fan of your post processing. I read a few pages back you mentioned Color Efex Pro, I gave it a try and boy it has a lot of useful filters. I love how you can stack them as well. Keep it up! Also if you have any tips for Color Efex and don't mind sharing them, please post away :D

[Sleep_er]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6752106773_1f3fe298fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55860136@N07/6752106773/)
IMG_0021-Edit-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55860136@N07/6752106773/) by ecorpuzphotos (http://www.flickr.com/people/55860136@N07/), on Flickr

[Tony_Stark]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6752245465_1551c73842_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6752245465/)
IMG_5226-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6752245465/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6752243621_d51c0443e3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6752243621/)
IMG_5187-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6752243621/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6752241633_79ce33798e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6752241633/)
IMG_5182-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbucur/6752241633/) by George.Bucur (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbucur/), on Flickr

[jc1965]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6740649187_05a47e870a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649187/)
Irina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6740649187/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6751625505_e17bb37036_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625505/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625505/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6751625335_04dd589d8a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625335/)
Leea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielstoychev/6751625335/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/danielstoychev/), on Flickr
Man that is sharp

[patrickf117]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6753446873_f8402492d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6753446873/)
ZB3W6965 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6753446873/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

[CanonGrl01]

Might be buying this lens from B&H today :) If I can just convince myself to hit checkout (I always do this with big purchases)

[mjrod1985]

Might be buying this lens from B&H today :) If I can just convince myself to hit checkout (I always do this with big purchases)

Just do it! :p

You won't regret it...

[misty66]

yup...+1^^^^

[gjc10212]

135L being delivered tomorrow! :-) - you lot to blame!!!

[Dankata]

I am a fan of your post processing. I read a few pages back you mentioned Color Efex Pro, I gave it a try and boy it has a lot of useful filters. I love how you can stack them as well. Keep it up! Also if you have any tips for Color Efex and don't mind sharing them, please post away :D


I only used this one preset called ''tonal contrast'' or something like that, I usually use Alien Skin Exposure for pretty much all the PP

[idsurfer]

Next thing out of her mouth was "Come on Pop, I'm late!!"

f/2
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6758444047_33b75d7116_b.jpg

[patrickf117]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6761300975_8c1551e468_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6761300975/)
ZB3W6985 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6761300975/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

[semla]

Got 135L recently and I guess I have to use it some more before I appreciate it. There is some lack of contrast wide open compared to 85LII which I still prefer for portraits. 135mm feels awkward as focal length. It is as if it was made due to the ease of making great optics at that focal length. I have to try it outdoors.

[imagesbybarbara]

Next thing out of her mouth was "Come on Pop, I'm late!!"

f/2
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6758444047_33b75d7116_b.jpg
Cute!

[patrickf117]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6760547143_d173a4627f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6760547143/)
ZB3W7022 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6760547143/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

[imagesbybarbara]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6760547143_d173a4627f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6760547143/)
ZB3W7022 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6760547143/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

I see this lens does great for flower images.:D

[chris_holtmeier]

Got 135L recently and I guess I have to use it some more before I appreciate it. There is some lack of contrast wide open compared to 85LII which I still prefer for portraits. 135mm feels awkward as focal length. It is as if it was made due to the ease of making great optics at that focal length. I have to try it outdoors.

Are you shooting on a crop sensor or full frame? On crop, I totally agree. On full frame, I greatly prefer the 135L for head shots and 3/4 length. You can quickly run into MFD problems with the 85L on FF.

[ThreeGuysPhoto]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6758985415_81e7b620f6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stimpyjcat/6758985415/)
Cailey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stimpyjcat/6758985415/) by Wayne | Three Guys Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/stimpyjcat/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6758985457_be068b29a0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stimpyjcat/6758985457/)
Cailey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stimpyjcat/6758985457/) by Wayne | Three Guys Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/stimpyjcat/), on Flickr

[joeleszc]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6760547143_d173a4627f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6760547143/)
ZB3W7022 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6760547143/) by OC PAT (http://www.flickr.com/people/patrickf117/), on Flickr

both images are excellent

[NullMind]

Ridiculously shap lens !!! Taken this evening with no good light to be seen!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6761380405_89a56a4323_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/regos/6761380405/)
Stork on the wall (http://www.flickr.com/photos/regos/6761380405/) by Null Mind (http://www.flickr.com/people/regos/), on Flickr

[semla]

Are you shooting on a crop sensor or full frame? On crop, I totally agree. On full frame, I greatly prefer the 135L for head shots and 3/4 length. You can quickly run into MFD problems with the 85L on FF.

I use 5DII. Haven't had problems with MFD on 85LII. It's similar to 135L.

[CMDPhotography]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6760215029_4ec516e0ae_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydisbrowphotography/6760215029/)
Magic Kingdom - Walt in a Sea of Bokeh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydisbrowphotography/6760215029/) by Cory Disbrow (http://www.flickr.com/people/corydisbrowphotography/), on Flickr

[RandyS]

Next thing out of her mouth was "Come on Pop, I'm late!!"

f/2
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6758444047_33b75d7116_b.jpg
I really like this photo.

Great post work. Great eyes.

[idsurfer]

Cute!

I really like this photo.

Great post work. Great eyes.

Thanks folks, That one came together nice.

Another great sunset tonight walking the pup! During those few magic moments in our foothills it's almost as if you are on Mars! Darn near SOOC. No color adjustment.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6763676687_5cc36d1457_b.jpg

[mcowens]

i am gonna have to pick this lense up soon love all the pics

[patrickf117]

both images are excellent

^^ Thanks.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6760597791_75c0ae60cb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickf117/6760597791/)
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