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135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
Looking to hear from people who have used both to determine if the 135/2 can replace the 70-200/2.8IS at a wedding. I'm shooting my first wedding next summer for my cousin. I have a Canon 1D2N, 40D, 24-70/2.8L, 17-55/2.8IS, 70-200/4L IS, 135/2L. I know plenty of great weddings have been shot with less, but will I be… -
Re: 135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
Both I have both lenses - the 70-200 for the ceremony for me is my ceremony lens for one body and the 16-35 or 24-105 is the other. The 135 is for formals and portraits for me. You *could* consider trying the 135 but I also know that the 200 at times isn't long enough when you are going to be forced to shoot from the back… -
Re: 135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
Spying I think that the 70-200 2.8is is a critical lens. If I had to pick between the 135 and the 70-200 2.8is because I could use only one lens - then the 70-200 would win. The reach is there, the spy factor is there and the bokeh is beautiful. The 135 isn't long enough for ceremony work all the time and even if it were,… -
Re: 135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
135 arrived The 135 was a recent half-serious ebay bid that turned into a win. I'm going to try to revive my senior portrait business to cover it. Here are some quick test shots of my grubby kids at ISO 800, 1/160, f/2.0, handheld. I would say at f/2.0 that it is about as sharp as my 70-200/4 at f/4.0, which is saying… -
Re: 135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
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Re: 135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
Ah yes, I was trying to remember who said it was their spy lens :) Thanks for responding. Would you say the results from the 135 are distinguishable from the 70-200/2.8IS? Or do you use it more for the stealth factor (black, smaller)? And on that note when you're going for stealth do you use the hood? -
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Re: 135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
Yes I keep the hood on still, and I do find the difference between f2 and f2.8 to be quite noticeable. The f2 bokeh of the 135L is just a gorgeous thing. Plus I find the 135 to be ridiculously insanely sharp. I can almost always tell when going through my pics post wedding which ones were w/ the 135L before looking at the… -
Re: 135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
I think the f4 would be a bit on the slow side even w/ the IS. Churches are often pretty dark and poorly lit. I use the 70-200 f2.8/IS for ceremony mostly. 135 is my "spy lens" for getting great candids right after the ceremony and at at the reception. It's wicked sharp, and the bokeh is just gorgeous. Plus the f2 makes it… -
Re: 135/2 vs. 70-200/2.8IS
Matt, in terms of getting the shot or not when light is low, I agree with you 100% I am planning on getting a 7D if/when it materializes and if it is what I hope (a junior 1D or a Canon D700) - and hopefully it will represent at least a stop or two better high ISO performance than my 40D. If that's the case I think I can…
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