The 'lowly' 135 f3.5 has to be one of the most underrated and under
appreciated Zuikos of all time. It is, in fact, a wonderful lens which you
will enjoy. A fantastic portrait lens. I just picked up a new one, after
having foolishly sold my original earlier this year. I feel so much better
with it back in the stable. My old 135 went on many a trip with me, and i
only realized how many shots I took with it when it was gone. Looking
forward to using this weekend in the hills.
I used my 135 extensivly when I shot my eldest dughters senior portraits and
everyone (myself, duaghter, wife) was very pleased with the results.
P.S. don't tell anyone, but when combined with a telescoping ext tube, or a
longer auto ext tube it makes a great lens for flower 'portraits'!
Jim Couch
Ken N wrote:
> Actually, this is a test for portrait work. I'm trying to find
> that happy medium between 100mm and 200mm. Have to forgo lunch
> for a month to get it, but it will be worth it. I'm not sure I
> can handle the black nose, though. It will be lonely amongst
> all my silver-nosed lenses. Fortunately, my Graduation Photo
> session for next Tuesday has been delayed a couple days so
> hopefully the new lens will be holding down a lens-mount by
> then.
>
> Although a 90/2 would be nice, I must shop my price points.
> Even if it isn't a top-tier Zuiko, I think I have the skills to
> make it shine.
>
> wait, wait, wait, wait...
>
> Ken N.
>
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