Bit of a dilemma here guys, cant make up my mind whether to sell my 70-200 f2.8L is usm and get the MK2 version or get the 135L f2 ? What do you thinks my best option?
I do quite a lot of studio and sports photography.
Merlyn Member More info | Jun 12, 2011 08:03 | #1 Bit of a dilemma here guys, cant make up my mind whether to sell my 70-200 f2.8L is usm and get the MK2 version or get the 135L f2 ? What do you thinks my best option?
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Sirrith Cream of the Crop More info | Jun 12, 2011 08:06 | #2 Why do you want to upgrade your current lens, and why do you want to add the 135L? -Tom
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Eyal Senior Member 569 posts Joined May 2011 More info | Jun 12, 2011 08:26 | #3 Well it kinda depends on your 70-200 usage. 5DMarkIII+Grip | Extender 1.4x III / 2x III
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k-lo Goldmember  1,316 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2010 Location: Lost in SN's Canon vs Nikon Thread More info | Jun 12, 2011 08:30 | #4 Why don't you do a count on the Focal Lengths you use. If you hardly go > 135mm then stick to a 135L. Since you mentioned you do sports, having a 1.4X with your 135L will give you reach similar to the 70-200 for a fraction of the cost. -=Karlo=- 1D III, 5D Mark II, 17-40 4 L, 35 1.4 L 24-70 2.8 L, 135mm 2.0 L, 85mm 1.2 L II, 300mm f 2.8 L, 580EX II, and a crapload of Elinchrom Gear
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Jun 12, 2011 09:26 | #5 I wouldn't do that. If you want to try a 135L, rent one, give it a good test drive and if you still want one save and buy it. Keep your 70-200, you'll regret selling it.
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yogestee "my posts can be a little colourful"  More info | Try taping your 70-200mm at 135mm and spend a day shooting.. Jurgen
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Jun 12, 2011 10:07 | #7 yogestee wrote in post #12579662  Try taping your 70-200mm at 135mm and spend a day shooting.. Great suggestion but dont forget to TURN-OFF the IS also. Silverfox1 POTN Feedback / TC Extender Tests / Gear List
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yogestee "my posts can be a little colourful" More info | Jun 12, 2011 10:17 | #8 This as well Jurgen
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Jun 12, 2011 10:32 | #9 rick_reno wrote in post #12579568 I wouldn't do that. If you want to try a 135L, rent one, give it a good test drive and if you still want one save and buy it. Keep your 70-200, you'll regret selling it. I was either going to sell my MK1 version and buy the MK2 OR keep my MK1 and buy a 135L for the bokeh (portraiture) as well, I couldn't live without a70-200!!
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Jun 12, 2011 10:56 | #10 Merlyn wrote in post #12579838 I was either going to sell my MK1 version and buy the MK2 OR keep my MK1 and buy a 135L for the bokeh (portraiture) as well, I couldn't live without a70-200!! I agree and after i acquired the versatile & stellar 70-200MKII the 135L without IS definitely became obsolete for my style of shooting. The lighter combo alternative the Canon 100/f2.8 HIS USM macro provides would be the only lens i might consider pairing with the MKII for the times i want to pack light using the gripped 5D MKII or crop bodies. Silverfox1 POTN Feedback / TC Extender Tests / Gear List
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