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My next prime portrait lens should be ... ?

Started 7 months ago | Questions thread
OP atolk Regular Member • Posts: 120
Re: 135mm f2
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R2D2 wrote:

atolk wrote:

The EF 135mm F2 feels... aged. I did not look at the release year, but it has the look of an older Canon L lens. Some of those get bad press, and I was talked out of getting one, which was more than reasonably priced.

But I am considering it, I really am.

If you’re thinking 135 you should give serious consideration to the Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8. It’s sharper than the Canon and has less CA (even wide open). Bokeh rendering is beautiful. It’s my own choice for “occasional” portraits.

R2

I am considering 135mm, and the Sigma 135 F1.8 is on my shortlist. The canon 135 F2 was brought to my attention. It is cheaper (used). This thread is about the wow/price ratio, so I believe the Canon deserves a consideration.

Rather than narrowing my list down, this thread expanded it considerably.

I am probably going about this all wrong, but we are having fun.

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