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Lastly...135 f2 as my one long lens?

Started Mar 24, 2016 | Questions thread
xroxer Regular Member • Posts: 125
Re: Lastly...135 f2 as my one long lens?

Owenmorris wrote:

Hi...thank you for your reply.

Can I ask what focus problems you have with your 135 f2? Are there specific things I need to be aware of or look out for?

Thanks again.

It is a long story. Simply put my lens can only be MFA to either short distances or long distances. Not both.  Since I only use it for full head shots this is really not a huge problem for me but anyone who uses it for street photography or sports would have a huge issue.  This is not the norm for this lens though.  Also, I'm not quite sure if it is the lens or my body that is precipitating the issue.  I have a 70d which has a fairly strong focus issue history beyond 10ft with large apertures.  I haven't yet tested it on another body.

Also, I am not a professional. Just photos of family and friends.  Below are a couple recent shots with OVF and back button focus. These are focus hits IMO. You can look at the full versions to check sharpness.

 xroxer's gear list:xroxer's gear list
Canon EOS 70D Canon EF 135mm F2L USM Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art +1 more
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