Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: 2520A004
Product features:
- EF mount; telephoto lens
- Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring
- 135mm focal length f/2 maximum aperture Ring USM motor
- Comes with Leather bag & lens hood
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Versus the 85 f1.2, this is the better portrait lens!
Summary: 5 Stars
I compared both in a camera store in Hong Kong (attendant graciously let me test both). I mounted, test-shot. swapped, re-mounted, test-shot several times, before finally deciding 100% to buy this 135.
In evaluating a portrait lens, bokeh of course should be the prime consideration. The 85 1.2 offers a 'surreally-too-creamy' bokeh. Perhaps it's just my taste, but it's too corny for me. This 135 on the other hand brings that artsy 3d, real delineation at f2. Although again, it's just my personal taste perhaps..
But beyond my personal taste, the 85mm f1.2 is really more than double the price of 135mm f2. I bought this 135mm for 6100 HKD (785 USD), while 85 is priced at a non-negotiable 15,100 HKD (1930 USD)! The mount of the 85 at the back also has a worrisome, exposed glass that is too precarious when you mount and dismount frequently.
I also tested 85 at f2 and this 135 at f2, and aharpness of both lens is also about the same to me. The wrinkles, brows, freckles are all crisp.
The 85 is also noticeably slower in autofocusing (at same f2)
The only downside for me of 135 is that you have to walk way way back from your subject to get the whole face. But I can imagine this brings the other advantage of shooting candid shots from a far. Candid shots, [just] to me, are the real priceless shots of people.
This is now the proud portrait lens in my bag. You wont go wrong, as well. Highly recommended!
Summary of Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
The fastest 135mm telephoto lens in its class. Ideal for indoor sports and portraits with background blur. Two UD-glass elements correct secondary spectrum for outstanding sharpness and color. Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x II and 2x II.Although the Canon EF 135mm f2 L USM lens has completely automatic focusing capabilities, you can still take advantage of its manual focus function, even while the camera is in AF mode. The two UD glass elements help to correct residual chromatic aberrations, giving your images outstanding sharpness and color. This lens is great for shooting under low-light situations such as indoor sporting events or portraits where you want a blurred background. The EF 135mm f2 L USM lens is compatible with extender 1.4x and 2x; these can increase your camera's focal length to 189mm f2.8 with extender 1.4x or 270mm f4 with extender 2x while still using the AF function.
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