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Canon 85mm f1.2 or 135mm f2????
Hi... I presently own the Canon 85 1.2 and love it. However, as many know, it is pretty slow to AF ... I use the lens a lot for wedding receptions and since it focuses so slow, was wondering what others experiences are with the Canon 135mm f2... particularly in low light which is the reason I am considering it. I have read the AF is very fast and accurate in low light. Don't get me wrong, I love the 85mm but am curious if the 135mm my work better (getting the shot) for faster action, low light situations. Thanks Sep 04 12 06:48 am Link From my other port, 135 f2L on an original 5d. Fastest focusing lens I have ever used on Canon.   Sep 04 12 09:53 am Link Michael L. wrote: Impressive shots... Fast focus (in the dark) is what I am after and these shots certainly demonstrate that. Thanks! Sep 04 12 12:07 pm Link Moon Pix Photography wrote: I was at ISO 3200, wide open at f2 and shutter speed varied depending on the ever-changing lighting. There would be lots of blur if I could not keep the speed high on a jump shot. Shooting at peak action helps. Sep 04 12 12:28 pm Link I have not used the 135mm but many rave about it. I need to try it..... Sep 04 12 01:38 pm Link Sep 04 12 03:05 pm Link perhaps using manual focus would be faster...I do it all the time w/my 85 1.4 Sep 04 12 03:10 pm Link I love my 135L. My only complain is I wish the minimal focusing distance was a little closer. Sep 04 12 03:12 pm Link 135mm f/2 I used the 85mm f/1.2 and never really got used to the AF. Sep 04 12 03:21 pm Link The 135f2 is incredibly fast and I use it at weddings too. According to FoCal it's my most accurate focussing lens. Get it if you're happy being further away and can use 1/160th or faster. Sep 04 12 03:22 pm Link Sep 04 12 03:25 pm Link StephenEastwood wrote: I use XT25 with the 50 1.2 for macro shots. It's wonderfully shallow! Sep 04 12 04:06 pm Link I have both the 85mm & the 135mm. The 135mm for me is the better lens. The 85mm is big, bulky, slow, & very expensive. Sep 04 12 08:11 pm Link White Lion wrote: I wish they had a 100mm f/1.4. I think that would be a great compromise between the 85L and the 135L. Sep 04 12 08:59 pm Link I have come to really love this lens but the focusing can be really difficult. Closing down the lens to at least 1.8 can make it so much easier. Using a negative density filter can be a real chalenge but it allows you to use it a 1.2 in full day light. Sep 04 12 09:07 pm Link I used to use the 85 1.8 for my wedding receptions and it was plenty fast. It was plenty sharp, too. Sep 04 12 09:10 pm Link Stephen Melvin wrote: try the 85 1.4 the focus is much better on that one. I know plenty of people who recommend the 85 1.4 over the 85 1.2 Sep 04 12 09:14 pm Link Stephen Melvin wrote: White Lion wrote: Canon doesn't make an 85 f/1.4. I used to own the 85 f/1.8. Very good lens, but I need a larger maximum aperture, and higher image quality wide open than the 85 f/1.8 delivers. Sep 04 12 09:19 pm Link Stephen Melvin wrote: Stephen Melvin wrote: Canon doesn't make an 85 f/1.4. I used to own the 85 f/1.8. Very good lens, but I need a larger maximum aperture, and higher image quality wide open than the 85 f/1.8 delivers. oops I got confused with the 50 1.4 Sep 04 12 09:22 pm Link I decided to go for it... I placed my order with "Abe's of Maine" (my favorite online retailer .. largely due to no tax). I figured I should complete "The Holy Trinity" and hell.. I have earned the right to buy a new toy.  Will post some pictures in the near future. Still, I wonder if the 85 f1.2 and the 135 f2 will be competing with each other (in my mind) when I have to choose one over the other. Its like having to choose between two beautiful models. I will always love, love, love my 85 1.2.. I just hope she doesn't get jealous. Like Stephen, I do prefer either longer focal lengths or 35mm or wider. Don't know why my eye gets kinda bored from 50 - 100 or so. Sep 04 12 10:03 pm Link Moon Pix Photography wrote: I have both. I mainly use the 85 in the studio where the slow focus isn't an issue, and take the 135 with me outside for other types of shoots. Sep 04 12 10:15 pm Link Lightcraft Studio wrote: It's funny how so many of us come up against the same problems again and again. Dec 03 12 10:48 am Link Moon Pix Photography wrote: The 135L is light years ahead of the 85L in every way that matters except for max aperture. With modern cameras that's not such a big deal anymore (high ISO performance). It's a bit long for indoor work though unless you have lot's of room to move/frame. Dec 03 12 01:06 pm Link I had the 85/1.8, 85/1.2L and 135/2.0 in Canon FD (manual focus). I bought the 85/1.8 and 135/2.0 when moving to Canon EOS. Complement each other well. The 135/2.0L is my reason for choosing to shoot Canon. Dec 03 12 04:09 pm Link |
