On Thu, 15 May 2003 21:48:48 -0300
"Wayne Culberson" <waynecul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Well, I have the kit you describe there and...frankly...I do find
> the 135/3.5 to be less contrasty and "sharp" than its /2.8 big
> brother. Quite a shame, since it is a cute little lens - but I
> rarely pick thatone over the 135/2.8. If you get a chance to borrow
> a 135/3.5, you should test it out to see if the image appeals to
> you (and if you are around where I am, I'd be happy to lend mine to
> you for a test run). I think that the 100/2.8 and 135/3.5 are miles
> apart....
>
> --thomas
>
> That's interesting Thomas. I think it is Tom Scales who has spoken
> very favorably about the 135/3.5 in the past. I plan to keep the
> 135/2.8, as it is especially better for combination with a 2x, but
> the appeal for the other 135 is for the smaller size and filter
> size. I had thought they were reportedly quite similar in image
> quality. Wayne
>
Well, I guess it largely comes down to taste, to what subjects are
being photographed and to what "other requirements" are present. The
135/2.8 is larger, heavier and has a different "image" than that of
the 135/3.5. I am not sure that I will say that the /2.8 makes a
"better" image than the /3.5 - just different. I happen to prefer the
/2.8 - and I know for a fact that Tom takes excellent pictures with
his /3.5 :)
The one difference that I think I can state somewhat factually is,
that the /2.8 is more contrasty than the /3.5. At least, that's how
my two lenses behave. Again, while contrast may increase the
"apparent sharpness" of a picture, it is not always desired.
All that said.....I still think of the 100/2.8 as a "super stellar"
performer, whereas I only think of the 135/3.5 as a "good" performer.
It's definitely not a "dog", but I do think of the 100/2.8 as better
(and the 85/2 as better again....)
All this is modulo what I prefer and what subjects I usually shoot.
Hence, my reccomendation to try out the lens to see if it appeals to
you :)
--thomas
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