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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?

Dave wrote:

Don't forget how shallow the depth of field is at f/2.

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Dave,
thanks for the samples;
The 100mm f/2.8L IS is as outstanding as they say, but the buttery bokeh of the 135mm is absolutely surreal, even if focus distance is different.

I guess it's as is was said earlier - I probably don't need the lens, but some interesting photos may come out of it now and then. I'm tempted to give it a try, carry it around for a few months and see how it goes.

After all, since I'm considering buying 2nd hand, it shouldn't loose too much value over such "short" period of time. Consequently if, by some chance, I won't find a way to use it properly by then I can always put it on the market and try something else (like the 105mm Art

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