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Is the EF 135 f2 Still Viable After All These Years

 
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Dec 03, 2022 11:34 |  #1

Kind of always one but now I'm thinking about it more often for my R6. Any negatives about it that I should be worried about?


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Dec 03, 2022 20:22 |  #2

The only downside is the lack of IS, that won't be a problem for you. It's sharp, has delicious creamy bokeh. There is a bit of a learning curve to get the most out it. The best use is for half body and more shots and that means working a bit farther from the subject than many are comfortable with. If you look through the sample image thread you'll see some magic made with that lens.




  
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Dec 03, 2022 22:12 |  #3

The sigma 135 1.8 is a good alternative as well and works wonderfully on the R6.


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Dec 04, 2022 06:38 |  #4

It's an amazing lens.. I like it more that the 85 1.2




  
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Dec 04, 2022 12:42 |  #5

Just bought one so I'll find out next week.


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