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Category: Photography
List Price: $1,500.00
Buy New: $919.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Focal Length: 135
Minimum Focal Length: 135
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 5.4
MPN: 2320A004
Model: 2520A004
UPC: 082966213328
EAN: 0082966213328
ASIN: B000053HC5
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Great portrait and walkaround lens February 14, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I sold my 70-200 4.0L lens in order to get this lens and I am very happy with my decision.
The ability to shoot at 2.0 aperture gives you the ability to completely blur distracting elements from the background of your subject.
As with all L series lenses, the image quality, sharpness, color and contrast are all excellent.
Also like all L series lenses, this lens is built very solidly. Keep in mind that this lens may feel somewhat large and bulky to those who haven't used L series lenses before. The extra bulk is because of more high quality glass and the use of more durable materials (metal vs. plastic). I've grown to like the stability and the weight of the lens.
The focal length of 135 is not for everyone, on a full frame camera (film or the 5D for example), 135mm is a great portrait lens that allows you to isolate the face instead of just the head.
On a digital camera with a crop factor (like the 20D, digital rebels or the 30D), the 135 becomes something like a 210mm lens. This may be too much for portraiture though it would be useful as a lowlight or indoor sports lens.
The only real negative thing I have to say is that the lens cap is very annoying to take off when the supplied hood is attached (not much room for your fingers to get to the releases). {see the customer photos} I generally take the hood off and then take the lens cap off. Another option would be to get a different lens cap with a center release (Tamron makes these).
Simply the best! February 2, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Everything that other reviewers have said is true. This lens is SHARP even wide open and the bokeh is so beautiful. In fact, this is the sharpest lens that I own and I own several L lenses. It is even sharper at f/2 than my 70-200 f/2.8 IS at f/2.8. The image quality only degrades very slightly when coupled with the 1.4x TC. Highly recommended!
Absolutely STUNNING December 31, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've had this lens for about 5 months I think.... and it's incredible. The bokeh is unreal, sharpness is fantastic... it's just amazing. I'd say it is a hard lens to shoot with though, you really have to be careful with the focus, on portrait/face shots, if you put your center focus on the nose, the eyes will be blurry (this is at f2)... so, the DOF can be extremely shallow for that.
It's heavy and solid, the USM focus is awesome and very fast. I have NO complaints about this lens. It was my first L and my first big lens buy, but you can't go wrong. I can't give this lens enough stars. There are a lot of shots on my photoblog that were taken with this....[...]
UPDATE - May 2008
This is by far my favorite lens, nothing really compares. I just wanted to add that even at 135mm, or 210 on my 20D, I still use it more often than I should. I'll happily stand further away to use it instead of my fabulous 50 1.8. When you get used to the results that this produces, you'll try to use it for everything but landscape.
Phenomenal lens for portraits! December 13, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I couldn't understand how a lens could get such high ratings until I purchased one for myself. Wow! I guess what makes this lens so amazing, especially for portraiture, is the way it captures a sharp image against a beautifully blurred (bokeh) background. Using this lens, and seeing the photos, people tell me, "I've never been able to get photos as beautiful as those." My secret? I let the lens do the work! BTW, this is a handy 220mm f/2 lens on my Digital Rebel.
Great lens! November 9, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
While it isn't fashionable to use anything but a zoom lens anymore, this L series 135mm fixed focus lens is the "real deal". It is superbly sharp, and fast, and easy to use. I took it to Africa with me and was astounded with its brilliant clarity. Great for portraits... and for anything requiring a mid-length telephoto. Highly recommended!
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