p.1 #2 · 135 f2.0L rivals 85f1.2L- 900USD USD agaisnt 1800usd is 2x price worth for the 85 f1.2L?
In sharpness maybe, but for overall image WOW factor, the 135L is a far cry from the dreamy smooth background blur and subject pop. The 85L is a specialty lens one would buy for artistic effect, and not pixel peeping sharpness. Besides, if you want to talk sharpness, there's other lenses that would rival the 135L at lower price!
p.1 #6 · 135 f2.0L rivals 85f1.2L- 900USD USD agaisnt 1800usd is 2x price worth for the 85 f1.2L?
what i read from the posts for 85f1.2L;people are complaining about getting the focus right,there are no complaints for the 135f2.0.
but from an artistic effect i understand that the 85f1.2L is the best..for now
p.1 #7 · 135 f2.0L rivals 85f1.2L- 900USD USD agaisnt 1800usd is 2x price worth for the 85 f1.2L?
Getting the focus right with the 85L isn't a fault with the lens, it's just difficult to nail focus at f/1.2 because the depth of field can be very shallow. I like the 85 indoors and 135 outdoors personally, they both have their strengths.
p.1 #8 · 135 f2.0L rivals 85f1.2L- 900USD USD agaisnt 1800usd is 2x price worth for the 85 f1.2L?
A 2-stop difference is a HUGE difference. If you haven't noticed it already, check out the price difference between a regular lens and fast lens e.g. 200/2.8L II vs 200/2L IS. FYI, the B&H price is $695 vs $4,850. Okay, so maybe the IS cost an extra $500 .... so take the IS off and the lens w/o IS will cost you about $4,350 .... or 6x the price .... or $3,655 MORE for a 1 f-stop difference! Come to think of it, the 85L is a real bargain compared to the f1.8 version .... especially when the Canon instant rebate runs.
p.1 #15 · 135 f2.0L rivals 85f1.2L- 900USD USD agaisnt 1800usd is 2x price worth for the 85 f1.2L?
Berkant may I point out that an 85L will frame like a 136mm on your 40D and will still be an f/1.2 albeit with less pleasant bokeh? On your 1D it'll frame at 85mm and have smoother bokeh if used at large apertures for the defocused background look that many like for portraiture. One new lens, two new toys?
p.1 #16 · 135 f2.0L rivals 85f1.2L- 900USD USD agaisnt 1800usd is 2x price worth for the 85 f1.2L?
DMSsix wrote:
Depends on what focal length you need/want.
The word 'rival' is irrelevant in a comparison like this as they are both top in their focal length.
+4
They're both part of Canon's Holy Trinity for obvious reasons and I wouldn't part with either of them. The price is of relative importance. I can see an f/1.2 lens being more expensive than an f/2 lens and I think the 135L is a steal (like the 200 2.8).
p.1 #18 · 135 f2.0L rivals 85f1.2L- 900USD USD agaisnt 1800usd is 2x price worth for the 85 f1.2L?
berkant wrote:
oh man...
the best thing to do is ti buy them both.
in this case i must delay buying 5dmark II.
And may be sell the 70-200 f4IS.
what to do
Simple: buy what you need and can afford. If you need both, but can afford only one, then buy the other one later.
Two totally different lenses...
