Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM Lens Hands On Review

jason324 · Mar 29, 2011

Hello,

I just wrote a review of the Canon EF 135mm f/2 L lens if anybody is in the market or curious about it

Lots of sample pics and more...

http://www.jhpvideotutorials.com/?p=2802 http://jhpvideotutorials.com/?p=2802

Best,
Jay

Hardrock · Mar 29, 2011

Nice review! I've rented this lens and fell in love with it. Im currently saving for the 70-200 f2.8 IS II but in the back of my mind my gut tells me to get the 135 instead! I had the 70-200 F2.8 IS and felt that the 135 was way superior.

jason324 · Mar 29, 2011

Hardrock said:
Nice review! I've rented this lens and fell in love with it. Im currently saving for the 70-200 f2.8 IS II but in the back of my mind my gut tells me to get the 135 instead! I had the 70-200 F2.8 IS and felt that the 135 was way superior.

That is a tuff call, but they really are 2 different animals. If I could only have 1 it would definetly be the 70-200 f/2.8 IS II, as the image stabilization and range just can't be beat. It's very expensive though, so they really are in 2 different price leagues. Can't beat the sharpness of a prime lens though

Thanks for your comments and kind words,
Jay

Robin Usagani · Mar 29, 2011

Ill buy this after I buy 35 f/1.4 i think. Tough choice.

Offhand · Mar 29, 2011

Great review and thorough. This is my next purchase. I purchased the 100mm f2 because I wanted a little more reach than the 85 for shooting low light events. Now I kind of regret not getting the 85, which is faster, and then getting this also. You always find out things the hard way.

HoboSyke · Mar 30, 2011

Nice review mate. I own this lens and can absolutely concur in what you have said. I've used it on a 40D and now my current 5D Mark II and its superb.