1 Shots out the BOX, EF 135mm f/2.0L USM!!!

[gsgary]

better macro and lightness are all the f4 version has over the f2.8 - add in the close focusing to the f2.8 and :mrgreen:

edit - next time get kenko AF tubes - far cheaper and you get way more tube length for your money. And still you would need, what, 100mm of tube length to get to full 1:1 macro (rought maths there) and using tubes you lose infinity focus too

I don't care i will have one up on you :lmao:

 

[Derrel]

Enjoy it! It's one of Canon's nicer prime lenses, with excellent image quality and excellent focusing.

 

[AliasPros]

better macro and lightness are all the f4 version has over the f2.8 - add in the close focusing to the f2.8 and :mrgreen:

edit - next time get kenko AF tubes - far cheaper and you get way more tube length for your money. And still you would need, what, 100mm of tube length to get to full 1:1 macro (rought maths there) and using tubes you lose infinity focus too

Gotcha, maybe I will pick up that lens when I am more into macro...

 

[Felix0890]

Cute shots. I love the lighting.

*activate Jedi mind-bending powers* For your next lens, you shall buy the Canon 100mm f2.8 macro, test it, hate it, and offer to give it to me. /turnoffpowers

Why this lens over my 100mm f/2.0 USM? Just curious sell me on it Felix... :er:

The macro one is sooooooooo much more shaper. It's used for both macro photography (something I want to get into) as well as for portraits (something I already love). Its sharpness lets you see every little pore and wrinkle on the model. Some see that as bad but it's the type of portrait that I like.

EDIT: *Jedi powers on* Remember, you will buy it, hate it, then offer to give it to me.*off* :'(

 

[AliasPros]

Cute shots. I love the lighting.

*activate Jedi mind-bending powers* For your next lens, you shall buy the Canon 100mm f2.8 macro, test it, hate it, and offer to give it to me. /turnoffpowers

Why this lens over my 100mm f/2.0 USM? Just curious sell me on it Felix... :er:

The macro one is sooooooooo much more shaper. It's used for both macro photography (something I want to get into) as well as for portraits (something I already love). Its sharpness lets you see every little pore and wrinkle on the model. Some see that as bad but it's the type of portrait that I like.

EDIT: *Jedi powers on* Remember, you will buy it, hate it, then offer to give it to me.*off* :'(

There you go Felix, now your making me wanna drop coin on ANOTHER lens, I noticed that the 135mm can get some amazing detail like what your talking about, I was surprised how close it focuses to my objects, but I would love to have that 100 macro in my bags... Damn to bad you don't live in central cali or we could shoot all these lenses! I have a buddy and his wife that I shoot with they love them all and I use all of their narley video stuff. Works out awesome. Together we are forming a little production group.

 

[Felix0890]

I'm sure the 135 can shoot detail. But can it shoot the wrinkles on the wrinkles on the wrinkles of the model?

 

[AliasPros]

I'm sure the 135 can shoot detail. But can it shoot the wrinkles on the wrinkles on the wrinkles of the model?

NO! That's why your making me want to pick that lens up too! LOL damn you! Turn off your Jedi Mind tricks!

this one??

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html

 

[Felix0890]

I'm sure the 135 can shoot detail. But can it shoot the wrinkles on the wrinkles on the wrinkles of the model?

NO! That's why your making me want to pick that lens up too! LOL damn you! Turn off your Jedi Mind tricks!

this one??

Canon | EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens | 3554B002 | B&H Photo

Nope. The want I want is the non-IS version. It's basically the same thing as that L one but it doesn't have IS and due to it not being L status, it doesn't have the same build quality (I'm assuming). It's $500 cheaper.

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265939514&sr=8-2[/ame]

 

[Overread]

Image quality of both is about the same (the new L version can't beat the old nor can the old beat the new - any difference in studio tests is more down to sample variation - provided tripods and good lighting are used).

The L version though has internal focusing - IS (lesser effect at macro distances but aboon to have for longer further off shots) as well as (I belive ) teleconverter compatability.

In short if you can afford it go for the L version since feature wise it beats the original. However if on a more restricted budget the original is still a very capable macro lens.

However I think you might want to play with your new toys some more before getting even more toys - least we end up sending you insane

 

[AliasPros]

Image quality of both is about the same (the new L version can't beat the old nor can the old beat the new - any difference in studio tests is more down to sample variation - provided tripods and good lighting are used).

The L version though has internal focusing - IS (lesser effect at macro distances but aboon to have for longer further off shots) as well as (I belive ) teleconverter compatability.

In short if you can afford it go for the L version since feature wise it beats the original. However if on a more restricted budget the original is still a very capable macro lens.

However I think you might want to play with your new toys some more before getting even more toys - least we end up sending you insane

The L's just have such a smooth feel and panache that I will pay double to get. I am on my 5th L right now, whats a 6th right? However she will have to wait for me a bit at BHphoto before she decides to move in with me! LOL thanks for helping me pick my next L guys... :hugs:

 

[Felix0890]

Hey! Don't forget you're sending me that thing!

 

[AliasPros]

Hey! Don't forget you're sending me that thing!

HAHA, tobad you don't live close man I would let you borrow it that's real talk...

 

[Felix0890]

I give up. My Jedi powers don't work over the internet. No, I wasn't being serious. I'm just really really anxious to get mine. It'll probably take over my 50mm as my primary lens.

 

[Felix0890]

BTW, look how pretty that detail is!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOpaBfNKGvA[/ame]

 

[AliasPros]

I am gonna have to produce something legit with my 5D and put it up on here... I see to many people shooting video that shouldn't just because their cameras can now! LOL darn noobs! HAHA