tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619753640918133495.post3178405913206768179..comments2023-06-19T05:02:53.155-07:00Comments on MarcWPhoto: New Gear is Fun. Yes, Indeedy.MarcWPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08065637738819949604noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619753640918133495.post-1480488506507260102009-04-26T17:45:00.000-07:002009-04-26T17:45:00.000-07:00Addendum: Cuz you got me all thinking about this l...Addendum: Cuz you got me all thinking about this lens today, my wallet is now a couple of hundred bucks lighter. Yep, I found one on Craigslist for $200 and bought it. Altho I'm $200 poorer my camera bag is one lens richer. I guess that's a better way to look at it. Besides, if I don't like the lens I'm sure I can sell it myself on Craigslist or Ebay for what I paid for it.jimmydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250574229270573468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619753640918133495.post-45330191180677121922009-04-26T08:32:00.000-07:002009-04-26T08:32:00.000-07:00Well, I've heard of the lens. In fact, I'v...Well, I've heard of the lens. In fact, I've considered purchasing one, probably a used one, more than few times. <br /><br />When it comes to "lust," I actually "lust" for the Canon 135mm f/2 L prime. But the "L" version of Canon's 135 prime lenses is pricey and for good reason: It might be the absolute best 35mm SLR portrait lens on the planet.<br /><br />Back in the day (I'm talking about the late 70s and early 80s) I used to shoot a lot of actors and actresses for their headshots. I almost always shot B&W film and processed it myself in my own darkroom. I also almost always shot those hopeful Hollywood stars with a Canon FD 135 f/3.5 prime. <br /><br />I'm having a hard time rationalizing the price of an EF 135 L prime. (A new runs about $1k.) Since I probably wouldn't use the lens all that much--I don't shoot that many headshot portraits these days--I might buy the EF 135 f/2.8 Softfocus, albeit a used on. I see them often enough on Craigslist for under $300.<br /><br />If I do purchase one, I doubt I'll use the soft-focus function too often other than experimentally. I think I'd rather shoot sharp for most of my images and add soft-focus, if I'm so inclined, in post.jimmydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250574229270573468noreply@blogger.com