Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135 F2, reviewed by icor1031v2 -- Lens Reviews in photography-on-the.net forums

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May 02, 2016 16:10 | #1

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The first 9 shots were taken with a full-frame body (6D). The next 60(?), I shot with a T3i.

I love this lens; it's absurdly sharp, and gives beautiful bokeh. Going by the measurements I've seen, its quality is equal to my otus, excluding the fact that it doesn't go to f/1.4.
I generally prefer it for the kind of pictures I take, over my Otus - unless I'm doing portraits. Then, I use my Otus 85 or Art 50.

My only complaint about this lens is the excessively tense focusing ring, I would have Much preferred otus-level tension. The ring's placement is good, however.
My low rating for focus is due to this high tension.

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Canon EOS 600D / EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 • Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135 F2 @135mm • 1/200 • f/2 • ISO 200

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Canon EOS 6D • Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 135 F2 @135mm • 1/160 • f/2 • ISO 125

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Canon 5Ds || Zeiss Sonnar 135/2 || Zeiss Otus 85/1.4 || Sigma ART 85/1.4 || Sigma ART 50/1.4 || Tamron SP 35/1.4
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May 03, 2016 22:07 | #2

icor1031 wrote in post #17993366

My only complaint about this lens is the excessively tense focusing ring,

Hmmm, mine is buttery smooth, with just about the perfect amount of tension. I wonder whether the tightness you're experiencing might be sample variation or possibly damage from something like being dropped during shipping.

But I agree it's a lovely lens. The ability to shoot backlit scenes without CA is top drawer.

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Favorite lenses: Canon 200mm f2, 16-35 f/4, 24-70mm f2.8, 50/1.2L, 85/1.2L II, 135/2L, 70-200L IS II, TS-E 17mm f/4L, RF 24-105, RF 35mm f1.8

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May 03, 2016 23:10 | #3

FTb wrote in post #17995137

I doubt it's damage, because it's smooth.
Great lens.

Canon 5Ds || Zeiss Sonnar 135/2 || Zeiss Otus 85/1.4 || Sigma ART 85/1.4 || Sigma ART 50/1.4 || Tamron SP 35/1.4
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