The 135L is pretty good for the quickest action photography, in fact amongst a few top notch Canon lenses in that regard.
Yet, the 200 f/2 IS is better in more ways than one, and it is my clear choice when it comes to shots like the three samples below. Can I do shots like those with 135L ? Well, I sure can and have done so many times even with slower and shorter lenses than 135L. However, it is the keeper rate and subtle image differences that count.
I can't really say much more about it, if one tries to do very fast action shooting with a variety of lenses, then performance differences start to emerge soon.....some lenses like 200 f/2 help ya so nicely that they put a grin on your face, others don't seem to make a difficult focusing task any easier, often harder.
(Incidentally, these were shot with 1DMkIIN. I know, probably a big handicap when compared to 1DMkIII. )
Said I would never buy this lens and looked at this damn thread for I don't know how many times and just ordered one. Can't wait to try it on the MKIII for a soccer game under the crummy lights instead of the 300 2.8. Can't wait to try it on the 1DsMKIII for portraits and other things.
Stupid thread. . . . . the lens doesn't really fit with my type of work but I sure would like one. I love the contrast and color saturation of the 135l because it reminds me of my Leica stuff, like the Summicron, and I feel I would like the 200 f2 just as much for the same reasons.
John P Mulgrew wrote:
Said I would never buy this lens and looked at this damn thread for I don't know how many times and just ordered one. Can't wait to try it on the MKIII for a soccer game under the crummy lights instead of the 300 2.8. Can't wait to try it on the 1DsMKIII for portraits and other things.
It was dark under "my" pijun bridge, and I am not sure how the camera (1DMkIIN) managed to focus at all in Servo AF mode despite the superbright 200 f/2 IS.
To me that focusing capability which the lens offers is as important as the IQ and IS.
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PetKal wrote:
It was dark under "my" pijun bridge, and I am not sure how the camera (1DMkIIN) managed to focus at all in Servo AF mode despite the superbright 200 f/2 IS.
To me that focusing capability which the lens offers is as important as the IQ and IS.
Dang PetKal, that's another beautiful shot. Your BIF images are not merely technically superior, but always showcase the birds in interesting "kinetic" moments (to use yout term). Thanks for sharing.
Someday, you'll have to show us your BIF using the 15 fish!
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jamato8 wrote:
Stupid thread. . . . . the lens doesn't really fit with my type of work but I sure would like one. I love the contrast and color saturation of the 135l because it reminds me of my Leica stuff, like the Summicron, and I feel I would like the 200 f2 just as much for the same reasons.
Yeah, though it's a lot heavier than the Summicron!
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garyvot wrote:
Dang PetKal, that's another beautiful shot. Your BIF images are not merely technically superior, but always showcase the birds in interesting "kinetic" moments (to use yout term). Thanks for sharing.
Someday, you'll have to show us your BIF using the 15 fish!
Thank you, Gary.
I have tried some BIF shots with EF 15mm f/2.8 a few weeks ago, however, it didn't go all that well. 15mm FE does PIF
Perhaps I'll have more luck with ducks later this fall .
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hello
nice topic here with a lot of great shots
just got the lens, I mostly shoot 85 II but when I cannot choose the distance from the subject, I have been using a 70-200 2.8 IS
I wanted to move forward on quality and get a "85II on steroids", the prime aspect was indeed a plus because it make framing even more important, just like with the 85
I tested the lens for a week end festival, the 70-200 did not see the light at all, about 5 hours of shoot each day : the lens is quite heavy to handheld that long, but results seems great ...
Once I get to know the lens well, I will post a review !
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Alain
Beautiful shots. I found the same, my 70-200 is gathering dust now I have the 200/2.
Interesting how your shots have beautiful green (bokeh'd) backgrounds as I have found this lens renders green beautifully, especially in even shaded light.
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Whoever chose it has awesome taste (as far as the color selection).
