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Feb 3, 2015 23:50:06   #
1/40s
f/20
ISO 200
314mm


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Jan 1, 2015 23:09:47   #
Very Nice!
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Dec 27, 2014 19:05:23   #
ralphc4176 wrote:
The 70-200 f/2.8 is an excellent lens, but it is quite heavy. I guess you need to decide how much versatility you need on one excursion. If you don't need the flexibility of a zoom lens, you might consider the other three.


Yes it is and I tend to keep it on my tripod or monopod because of that.
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Dec 27, 2014 19:04:27   #
amfoto1 wrote:
Both!

In fact, I have:

70-200/2.8 IS (first version)
70-200/4 IS
85/1.8
100/2.8 Macro
135/2

I don't have the 200/2.8 both because I have the 70-200/2.8 and because the 135/2 works very well with a 1.4X teleconverter to act as an effective 189/2.8.

If I ever have a large enough studio to justify it, I might get 200/2, though.

I use the zooms for sports/action, kids and pets.

But, at the most the zooms are f2.8. Sometimes larger apertures are needed. And I prefer shooting with primes, whenever the subject allows, and the 85/1.8 and 135/2 are both a lot more compact and black, so are less "in your face" than the large, white 70-200/2.8.

The 100/2.8 macro is a different beast. It's not fast enough focusing for many types of action, and not really my favorite lens for portraiture, either. It's too sharp for portraiture.

The 85/1.8 is a very nice, fast focusing lens. The only thing I don't like about it is the clip-on hood (as opposed to bayonet mount that most Canon lenses use)... I thought it would be easily broken, but it's held up well and I've been using the lens for about ten years. It does come off easily, if bumped.

The 135/2 is a spectacular lens, especially for portraiture. Use it wide open for a sort of lyrical and dreamy look... Or stop it down for very sharp shots. For portraits, it just has more "magic" than the 100mm macro lens, IMO. These were shot with 135/2, the first two on a 7D, tho I actually prefer it on full frame such as 5DII used for the third and fourth image...
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8346991484_597904a0ec.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5064/5621528555_a87f15f38a.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8483/8265507890_56bd33c2d8.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8051/8112941582_436a1bfe8d.jpg
The last shot (of my old cat) is wide open f2.0 and near the 135's minimum focus distance, giving you some idea it's potential for background blur (very muchg limited by Internet resolutions and image sizes!)

The 85/1.8 may not be quite as special as the 135, but is certainly very capable too...
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3456/5805118576_8f2c0ca5c0.jpg

Both the 85/1.8 and the 135's AF are very fast and fully capable of any sort of sports/action shooting.

Note: the 85/1.2L is a fantastic portrait lens, too. It produces image qualities similar to the 135/2, maybe even more-so. However it's noticeably slower focusing (by design... due to very shallow DOF potential, it needs to emphasize precision over speed). So it certainly wouldn't be my choice for sports and probably is not as versatile as the 85/1.8. On the other hand, if I were a wedding photographer I'd definitely want the 85/1.2L, too.

For versatility, I'd recommend the zoom first. It's AF certainly is no slouch, either. With max of f2.8, it's not quite as capable of strong background blurs, but uses 8 or 9 curved aperture blades to render very nice bokeh. The new Mark II is very sharp and high performance. It adds fluorite to the optical formula (which only the 70-200/4 IS also uses, among the five versions of EF 70-200 Canon has offered). It also has 3 to 4 stop stabilization (same as the f4 and up from 2 to 3 stop on the earlier f2.8 IS). Later you may want to add faster primes. But that often comes down to personal preferences. If the 70-200/2.8 IS Mark II is too pricey, if you can find a used one, the original version of the lens was now slouch, either...
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8228353946_923d2ab512.jpg
Both! br br In fact, I have: br br 70-200/2.8 IS... (show quote)


davidrb wrote:
Very well put Alan. Dame is searching for experienced information here and you have nailed what she needs to hear. Is the 135 a challenge or pleasure to shoot?


Exactly! So much great info and photos as well. Thank you.
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Dec 26, 2014 19:55:31   #
I do all the time, go back and look at my old photos. I also hope that even if the digital copies are not kept that my DVD Photo albums will be. And maybe they will get watched sometimes...
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Dec 26, 2014 19:49:08   #
That's great! haha!
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Dec 26, 2014 19:46:53   #
SharpShooter wrote:
Wolf, as Magic has asked, what are your uses? If I had to guess I'd say you are landscaping as you shoot with the 6d. NOT an action camera.
Do you need the speed of the zoom?
Personally I shoot a lot of sports and don't have the 2.8. I have the cheap little $600 f4. It's super light and small and negligible sharpness-wise. For outdoors you don't need ANY speed.
Someday I will have to break down and get the 2.8, but NOT because I need the speed as I have fast primes for those duties. I will need it just so I can take advantage of the extra sensitive focus points that are activated by lenses f2.8 and faster. It's the reason pro sports shooters use them outdoors, along with the 400 f2.8. Not for the speed but for the extra hit rate while focusing.
It's a great lens if you have a use for it, but there are a lot of special lenses that may do a better job, like the 135 f2.
Give us a lot more info and we can be more specific. ;-)
If money is no issue, by all mean, get them all! :lol:
SS
Wolf, as Magic has asked, what are your uses? If I... (show quote)


I shoot a bit of everything. Landscape, portrait, homes, action, wildlife... I bought the 70-200 2.8 for shooting horses, horse shows inside arenas. Not a lot of light in there at times. I've also found with the faster lenses my 6d does a real good job with the action shots with the dirtbikes. ;) And my husband does have the Canon 7d that is essentially my camera too since he never uses it.

I wish money was no option! Maybe someday I'll get lucky and it wont be! haha!
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Dec 26, 2014 17:49:53   #
Well heck. Maybe I should just add a 2x to my bag and call it good for right now.
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Dec 26, 2014 17:47:21   #
parsons1 wrote:
My wife bought me This. But, she gave me This in the real lens box to confuse me...she said the look on my face was priceless.. lol



That is great! haha!
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Dec 26, 2014 17:46:23   #
I got a Lowepro Flipside 400 backpack and Canon 135mm f2. I was spoiled. ;)
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Dec 26, 2014 17:44:53   #
Swamp Gator wrote:
Well, I got a wireless remote shutter release but... this was the gift from my wife I was really excited about.

PTR SCCR special South Carolina edition rifle in .308


NICE!
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Dec 26, 2014 17:30:04   #
lighthouse wrote:
Have you thought of the 100mm F/2 instead of both the 85 & 135mm?
Or do you already have that focal length in macro?


No I don't have a 100 mm and I really fell in love with the 135mm 2.0 (so happy I got it for Christmas! )
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Dec 26, 2014 17:11:21   #
I am getting the 135 2.0 for Christmas and it has caused me to question a couple of my current lenses. I am debating selling my 50 1.4 and getting the 85 1.8 and selling the 70-200 2.8 and getting the 200 2.8. Of course my husband wants the 50 1.4 so maybe he should buy the 85 1.8 and then we can switch back and forth. Or I could keep them both. ;)
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Dec 26, 2014 17:07:49   #
davidrb wrote:
Both options. Versatility unlimited with a 2x T/C.


So you would like all 4 lenses and a 2x. 8-) Nice.
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Dec 26, 2014 17:04:17   #
WOW! Merry Christmas to you!
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