lens opinions

[perk1961]

Hi eveyone. I'm looking for in put on the 135 f2 l and 100f2,8 macro. thanks Bob

[ahab1372]

Hi Bob,
Have you read the reviews? Always a good start:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...s-Reviews.aspx

Arnt

[perk1961]

have read so many that sometimes your head spins... would like to get peoples opinions on how they use them and how satisfied they are

[neuroanatomist]

I have both, both are excellent. It comes down to what you want to use them for, and partly whether you're shooting on FF or APS-C.

The 100L Macro is very versatile - besides the macro capability, it makes a good portrait lens on either sensor format. Its AF is a bit slower, so it's not ideal for shooting action. Obviously if you need to shoot 1:1 macro, it's the only choice...

The 135L is a great portrait lens, one of the best on FF. But IMO, it's a bit too long on APS-C, at least for indoor use. The wide aperture and very fast AF mean it's great for sports/action shooting, especially in low light, on either sensor format.

Hope that helps...

[conropl]

The 100L Macro is very versatile - besides the macro capability, it makes a good portrait lens on either sensor format. Its AF is a bit slower, so it's not ideal for shooting action. Obviously if you need to shoot 1:1 macro, it's the only choice...

I think the OP was asking about the non "L" version. I also have the "L" version and like it, but have no experience with the non-L lens. I hear it is good, but does lack IS if that is important to you.