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

Started Feb 24, 2020 | Questions thread
Scott Larson Veteran Member • Posts: 7,505
Re: Do I really need an 135mm f/2L for portraits?

J A C S wrote:

I think that the 200/2.8 is an underappreciated lens, indeed, but for handholding, the 135/2 is often borderline acceptable in a so-so light while the 200/2.8 needs two more stops (well a bit less than two)...

It seems like everyone but me is always shooting in dim light.

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