For price it\'s the 100 f2 or the 85 f1.8, the 100 f2 is a really sweet/sharp lens and the filter thread is metal. The 85 f1.8 is faster AF wise and a bit sharper wide open. With either of these lenses there will be variation, best to test before you buy if possible.
For versatility, hands down the 100L IS. I\'ve used the non-L for over 10yrs and found it sharp and with fairly fast AF. But the new 100L, while not much if any sharper, it\'s balanced great and the IS makes it a joy to hand-hold. Bokeh is not as smooth as the 180L or the 135L but it\'s quite nice.
Below is TDP\'s review of the 100L, about 2/3rds down the review there are three images of a purple flower taken with the 180, 100 and 60, check out the bokeh to see if the 100L will meet your needs...
I do like the 100L a lot...I don\'t leave home without it
However, if you really like smooth buttery bokeh, the 85L or 135L are the better choice; the 135L has quite fast AF and it\'s price point is a bit lower then than the 100L.
Whatever you choose...show us some images...pleeze!
Jerry
Apr 27, 2013 at 02:13 PM
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