Canon EF 100mm F2

Canon 100/2.0

This is a prime that i would not go without on a photoshoot (modelling). If you want a lens that has a bokeh, is soft yet sharp - this is it.

I can tell you that i just sold mine - cause one photographer asked me to buy it from me (as i told him that i had bought the 70-200/2.8 IS). Well i just ordered a brandnew 100/2.0 since i know what that lens can do for me.

I will use L-zooms on the everyday photography, journalism and stuff - but primes on the modelling.

That 100/2.0 and the 50/1.4 are specially designed - and these are handy "undiscovered pearls" which are perfect for these types of pictures.

Notice : I´m not stating that the 70-200/2.8 IS is less capable of shooting quality modelling pics - far from that. But it is more heavy, bigger.

I have both the 85 and the 100, and I love them both. In low light they are terrific lenses. For my 'light' bag, I carry the Drebel with the 24-70 f2.8L mounted, and two of the primes. Lately it has been the 50 f1.4 and the 100 f2.0, but I have carried the 85 and the 100 to incrementally improve my reach when needed.

The point about the size and weight of the zooms should not be ignored. Even the 24-70 L is a big, heavy bear of a lens and the primes can be much more nimble to use in certain situations.

I do think the 85 and 100 are very close to one another, and an 85mm and a 135mm may be a better spread, but the 135 f2L is not cheap.

In any case, in low light (like a theater or body building show) the primes rock!

Have Fun,