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Do I really need an 135mm f/2L for portraits?

Started Feb 24, 2020 | Questions thread
OP Risto456 Junior Member • Posts: 41
Re: Do I really need an 135mm f/2L for portraits?

ikolbyi wrote:

For portraits, I prefer the look of the 105mm than 135mm. The 135mm is better for compressed portraits, but if want a compressed portrait I will shoot at 200mm then. In addition I felt the working distance of the 135mm was too long, especially in doors - These are personal opinions and does not reflect the lens image quality.
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Here are some examples of the Sigma:

(shot through ice rink glass) https://www.flickr.com/photos/142264161@N06/49278361551/in/album-72157696379881304/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/142264161@N06/30777544747/in/album-72157669522144318/

(I don't have any photos available from my Canon 135mm to show online, but they are quality as well).

Thanks ikolbyi,
I'm not sure if/how much post-processing these had, but I really like the separation and micro-contrast these photos demonstrate.
The 105mm is a tempting piece of glass indeed.

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