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Pros: Sharp images wide open, excellent contrast and color, relatively inexpensive "L" lens. Creamy smooth bokeh.

Cons: A little long on a cropped body, big hood

Notes: This is a fun lens to use for candid street photography. It's fast, sharp and lets you get in close to the action without carrying a big zoom. It would work well for indoor sports shooters if you're close to the action. I seriously regret selling this lens.



135mm, 1/250th, f/6.3


135mm, 1/250th, f/2


135mm, 1/200th, f/6.3


135mm, 1/40th, f/6.3


135mm, 1/160th, f/4.5


135mm, 1/250th, f/4.5

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Leica M9, Nikon D300s, Leica X1, Canon S95, Zero Image 6x9

Wow, those images are great! Lovely sharp and saturated L goodness. Straight onto the wish list.

Thanks Steve

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Canon EOS 400D, Canon EOS 30V, EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, Speedlite 430EX, Kenko & Cokin filters

IS is no needed for such long ? You've taken great picture with this lens

But I think this lens is too expensive. perhaps Canon EF 70-200/2,8 L USM is better, any comments? 70-200 is about same price as 135

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Canon EOS 40D
Canon EF-S 17-85/4-5,6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-200/2,8 L IS USM

well i have never used 135L in reality, but i have seen many shots...and 70-200 f2.8 is well just not as good in IQ and 135L is smaller, lighter and just (for me) seem a better lens if you need this focal length!

very sharp even at f/2 also the bokeh is awesome.

Maybe ideal for full frame but in crop sensor it is just too long, no IS is hard to use in low light

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Some random shots








Some portraits




All are taken at f/2 , I really love this lens

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Both Photos; Canon 5D | ISO 400 | 120's | f/2

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