Canon-2520A004 EF 135mm F2 L USM Telephoto Lens

Excelente Lente...

Advertised as "Used - Like New" by MH-Direct proved to be an understatement - it was still in the original un-opened Canon box with all accessories (lens hood and case). Performs flawlessly.

One of the best lenses I've ever photographed with. Sharp wide-open at F2.0, love the looks it gives

Excellent

This lens has been on my want list for a long time. I have the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS and it is great for versatility but it is not an easy lens to carry around all day due to the weight and the white color makes it stand out. The 70-200 produces good bokeh but the best is at 2.8 and 200mm and isn't always possible. I purchased the 135mm f/2 to save on weight, black coating and the bokeh at f/2. This lens has not disappointed me and the image quality is superb. The auto focus is fast and accurate when mounted on my 5D Mark III. The isolation of the subject from the background produces fantastic results that make pictures stand out. For most of my photography needs this a good lens to compliment my 35mm f/1.4. I can shoot most subjects and I know that both lenses will deliver great results. The weight savings of the primes compared to the 24-70 and 70-200 is huge and makes the day more enjoyable by not being burdened by the weight of equipment.This lens and focal length does take some getting used to and for some subjects is probably not the best choice. I have found that I do sometimes miss the versatility of the zoom when I am taking pictures of my son playing and he is constantly changing his distance from me and I can't always get the picture I want. If he is is playing and moving more parallel to me this isn't an issue but depending on your subject it is something to keep in mind. I wouldn't call this lens a replacement for the 70-200 but more of a compliment to it. I enjoy the results from both lenses and am satisfied with both. For me most of the time I will grab the 135mm just because I prefer the results that I get and it is much easier to take with me everywhere.Pros:- Ablility to shoot at f/2 and have sharp pictures without stopping down.- Much lighter lens than the 70-200 2.8- Awesome Bokeh that makes your subject stand out against every background.- Decent price for an L lens- Consistent results- Black coating doesn't stand out- Great lens to use with the 35mm 1.4Cons:- Lack of versatility- IS would be a nice but it would take away from some of the other things I like about this lens (weight and price).Conclusion:I would say that this lens is a specialty lens and may not be for everyone. The pictures that it takes are outstanding and very few lenses can come close in terms of price and quality. You do give up some versatility but this lens has delivered on all the aspects that are important to me and is my second most used lens behind my 35mm 1.4. I would not hesitate to recommend this lens to anyone but I would suggest that you look at any of Canon's excellent 70-200 lenses first if you do not have one.