Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM (Thread 3)

gonzogolf wrote in post #17569400
If you are worrying about the extra 2 inches and how it looks your priorities are backwards.

Nah, my priorities are just fine. The hood adds more than 2 inches, and for inconspicuous street style shooting it makes the lens a bit too noticeable. Thanks for your thoughts on my priorities though : )

So the hood gets you noticed not the enormous black camera.? The hood helps to cut flare. Ive never understood why people invest in top end gear then get overly concerned about looks.

I just don't like the extra size hoods add but still want some protection in case I bump the lens of something. Nothing to do with looks.

I agree, the hood is there for a reason and doubles up as protection. I wouldn't worry what people in the street think.

gonzogolf wrote in post #17569423
So the hood gets you noticed not the enormous black camera.? The hood helps to cut flare. Ive never understood why people invest in top end gear then get overly concerned about looks.

Yes, the lens with hood has gotten me noticed. Without it, not noticed. It's not about "looks", I don't care what anyone thinks about my camera or how I look with it. What I do care about is how the people I am photographing (mostly naturally and not in staged photoshoots) respond to the camera/lens I am pointing at them. Without the hood, the 135 looks more conspicuous and gets:
a. noticed less with strangers on the street
b. less awkwardness from people who are reluctant to have their picture taken.

My sister in law is a prime example for b). She doesn't like feeling like a zoom lens is honed in on her face, and it shows in the pictures.

Also, I like flare, and many times don't want to tame it. I almost strictly use lens hoods as a purely protection mechanism.

Bottom line, some people have preferences and needs that don't match yours.

I just use the hood, no filter. I find this lens in particular to be prone to flare and the hood virtually eliminates unexpected flare.

I also like the hood for working events, I just throw the lens and body in my ThinkTank bag with the hood and don't worry about a lens cap - always ready. It's kind of a game changer for me and resulted in a few shots I'd have otherwise missed. I like the deep hood. It's grown on me.

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A couple from today:

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This is the last shot I will be posting in here guys

I have sold my 135 and she is off to a new home. It was hard to let her go but Ive moved on to a 70-200L IS USM mk2 as I transition into the fashion industry and take my career to the next level. I will be back some day when I pick another copy. I will visit from time to time to comment on images. Best of luck to everyone!

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/tucM​aE

is there a dislike button somewhere?

JoeyBaccala wrote in post #17569943
This is the last shot I will be posting in here guys

I have sold my 135 and she is off to a new home. It was hard to let her go but Ive moved on to a 70-200L IS USM mk2 as I transition into the fashion industry and take my career to the next level. I will be back some day when I pick another copy. I will visit from time to time to comment on images. Best of luck to everyone!

your photos are always inspiring no matter what lens do you use.

Can't wait for my copy to get here later this week. I'm excited!!!

Congrats! You won't regret the purchase

JoeyBaccala wrote in post #17569943
This is the last shot I will be posting in here guys

I have sold my 135 and she is off to a new home. It was hard to let her go but Ive moved on to a 70-200L IS USM mk2 as I transition into the fashion industry and take my career to the next level. I will be back some day when I pick another copy. I will visit from time to time to comment on images. Best of luck to everyone!

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/tucM​aE Crawling by Joseph K Photography, on Flickr

Joey, you will be missed I love your images.
Best of luck in your new adventure!

Best off luck Joey, I will miss your photos there are great.